The Bridge Connects Podcast

The Last Supper was the final meal that Jesus Christ shared with his disciples before his crucifixion. During the meal, Jesus broke bread and shared wine with his disciples, symbolizing his body and blood. Join us as we explore the significance of the Last Supper for our lives! As we approach the time of year to celebrate Jesus' death and resurrection, we look into the last 24 hours of Jesus&#...

We are beginning a new series called "The Last 24," focusing on the final day of Jesus' life. We'll explore events leading to his crucifixion, starting with the powerful act of humility when he washed his disciples' feet in John 13. Join us on this insightful journey to learn more about following Jesus through his life and teachings. The Bridge Church Located in Santa Rosa, C...

As we celebrate our 10th anniversary, it's a great time to reflect on our values as a church. We believe that our values are what make us who we are and guide us in all that we do. So join us to find out what those values are from God's Word! The Bridge Church Located in Santa Rosa, CA Sunday Services — 10:00 AM Visit Us @ thebridgeconnects.org Follow Us @thebridgechurchsr on Instagram and...

Join us for the conclusion of our "Restored" series in Matthew 9. Explore Matthew 9:35-38, reminding us to have a compassionate heart like Jesus, reaching out to the hurting and lost. Be encouraged by God's Word! Are you looking for a fresh start in 2024? Join us for "Restored," a series based on Matthew 9. Experience how Jesus, through faith, healed, forgave, and gave new...

In this weeks passage, we see meet three men who’s infirmities are healed and lives are changed forever the moment they encounter Jesus with incredible faith. We will dig into questions like why Jesus asked them to keep this miracle to themselves and why the Pharisee’s thought that Jesus’ power came from the devil. Are you looking for a fresh start in 2024? Join us for "Restored," a seri...

Discover the incredible journey of a woman who found miraculous healing against all odds. Join us to hear her inspiring story of faith and restoration! Are you looking for a fresh start in 2024? Join us for "Restored," a series based on Matthew 9. Experience how Jesus, through faith, healed, forgave, and gave new life, emphasizing his love and compassion. Let your heart be restored in th...

Join us as we unravel the parable of new wine and old wineskins. Reflect on fresh perspectives in our spiritual journey, shedding old habits to embrace God's blessings. Are you looking for a fresh start in 2024? Join us for "Restored," a series based on Matthew 9. Experience how Jesus, through faith, healed, forgave, and gave new life, emphasizing his love and compassion. Let your he...

In Matthew 9, we see Jesus giving a new identity to a tax collector whom he invited to follow him. When we also follow Jesus, he offers us a restored identity. We no longer have to bear the burden of our mistakes and failures because Jesus has already paid the price for them on the cross. We can discover our true identity in him as beloved children of God, completely forgiven and accepted. Are you...

Are you looking for a fresh start in 2024? Do you desire restoration for your soul? Join us for our new series "Restored" based on Matthew's Gospel, Chapter 9. This chapter of the Bible narrates how Jesus restored people through their faith. He healed physical ailments, forgave sins, and gave those who believed in him new life. The chapter serves as a powerful reminder of Jesus'...

As we walk with the Lord, we realize that His way of doing things is much different than our ways and His Word shows us that His way of thinking is so much more advanced than our way of thinking. Clearly, God knows something we don’t. So, when we find our selves asking questions about God or about what is going on in our own lives, God invites us to forsake our own ways and instead submit to His w...

For us, a child is born, a son is given—Jesus Christ, our Prince of Peace. He came to bring peace to our hearts and minds, showing us the way through his life, death, and resurrection. Trust in him, bring your burdens, worries, and fears, and experience the peace that surpasses understanding. Follow him as our Prince of Peace every day! There are numerous prophecies in the Bible that predict the b...

Pastor Billy shares an inspiring message about the Christmas story and what that means for us as we take a look at the Birth of Jesus in Matthew 1:18-24 The Bridge Church Located in Santa Rosa, CA Sunday Services — 10:00 AM Visit Us @ thebridgeconnects.org Follow Us @thebridgechurchsr on Instagram and Facebook

As we continue our series “He Shall Be Called” we are studying the prophesy in Isaiah 9:6. This week we’ll look at the name, “Everlasting Father“. What does it mean that Jesus is our Everlasting Father? This name can seem a bit confusing, but as we dig into the word of God together, we’ll find it has incredible implications for our lives! There are numerous prophecies in the Bible that predict the...

Many people would say that Jesus is a good teacher. Others would say that he was a great prophet, but what does the Bible say about who Jesus is?  As we continue our series “He Shall Be Called” we will be looking at Jesus, who is the Mighty God. This will be a great message for you to see exactly where in the scriptures it says Jesus is God. There are numerous prophecies in the Bible that predict...

Join us as we explore the significance of Jesus being our Wonderful Counselor. The term "Wonderful Counselor" highlights Jesus' crucial role as the ultimate source of wisdom and guidance for his followers. He graciously teaches us how to lead a life that honors God and points us toward the path of righteousness. Jesus is the best example of how we should lead our lives. We can always...

Matthew 8 recounts an extraordinary miracle performed by Jesus, in which he cast out demons from two possessed men. This act is a testament to Jesus' power and authority, as he commands the evil spirits to leave the bodies of the afflicted men, and they obediently depart. This display of divine power serves as a reminder that there is no darkness or evil that can withstand the love and grace o...

When hard times come, it is often difficult to see anything beyond the situation in front of you. This is how Jesus’ disciples felt when they found themselves in the midst of a great storm, fearing for their lives, but Jesus miraculously demonstrates to His disciples His authority and power over any storm. We come across many “storms” in our life, but Jesus reassures us that we can put ALL of our...

Following Jesus is an incredible journey that brings about amazing blessings in our lives. Many of us cherish the healing and transformation that comes with having a relationship with our Savior, but have you ever considered that there might be more? Jesus came to this earth to save us from our sins, and when we accept this gift, our lives are forever changed. It's not just about the blessings...

What do you do when you see a friend in a desperate situation? We all have people in our lives that we care about who go through difficult things. The Bible shows us how to care for people in need and who to go to for help. Join us this week as we continue in our series “The Power of Jesus." We will see a faith filled request for a friend from an unexpected person. When Jesus walked this eart...

When tough times come into your life how do you respond? We are ending the Sermon on the Mount series with Jesus sharing a parable to explain the importance of building on a solid foundation. So when the wind and waves come into our lives we will still be standing! Jesus gave this “Sermon On The Mount” on a Capernaum hillside that is recorded in Matthew chapters 5–7. The sermon calls people to a d...

False prophets were common in the Old Testament. They prophesied only what the king and the people wanted their itching ears to hear. False teachers are just as common today. Jesus says to beware of those whose words sound “spiritual” but are motivated by money, fame and power. Join us this weekend as we talk about what it looks like to be a true believer! Jesus gave this “Sermon On The Mount” on...

Jesus’ Sermon On The Mount begins to come to a close with a powerful encouragement to always “Ask, Seek and Knock” in prayer, earnestly asking the Father for the wisdom and power to live out the Christian life that we’ve been called to live, which has been displayed in the last three chapters of Matthew. Also, Jesus sums up His entire 'sermon on the mount' with one sentence! Join us to fin...

Have you ever rushed to judge an individual only to find you were completely wrong about them? Join us as we begin Matthew chapter 7, where Jesus talks about judging others. The Bible gives us clarity on forming opinions about people and what that looks like as a follower of Jesus! Jesus gave this “Sermon On The Mount” on a Capernaum hillside that is recorded in Matthew chapters 5–7. The sermon ca...

What would you say is the desire of your heart? If you really want to know what’s important to you, look at your schedule and your credit card statement, because the way you spend your time and money tells others what your heart desires the most. Jesus encourages us to focus our time and energy on things that will last for eternity. Join us this week as we talk about how to view both money and pos...

Fasting is a spiritual discipline that is taught throughout the Bible. Fasting has many benefits including spending more time in focused, dependent prayer with God. Join us as we continue in our series, “Sermon On The Mount” as Jesus teaches us about fasting. Jesus gave this “Sermon On The Mount” on a Capernaum hillside that is recorded in Matthew chapters 5–7. The sermon calls people to a deep re...