The Bridge RSM

We can choose to go about our lives as is. We can choose to just try and be a good person and act kindly and live our lives in our own strength. But Jesus told us that it would be better for us if He went away for a very specific reason. That reason was the promise that His Holy Spirit would come and give us the power to live supernatural lives. We don't have to live this life in our own strength...

Tools have their purposes. You could use a screwdriver as a hammer, but it wouldn't be nearly as affective at that as it is at driving screws. More importantly, it's not available to fulfill its true purpose while its being used inconsistently with its design. Likewise, we've been made by a Creator with design and purpose. We get to choose to either misuse and abuse the way God has crafted us or m...

We all have gifts and talents. More than that, we all have a story. Last week we talked about how we are vessels made to be filled. Part of that filling is the things that we're good at, but part of that filling is simply our story. It's the word of our testimony. It's the places that we've failed and been hurt. As vessels made for honorable use by the Father we are also made to be emptied; to be...

Pastor Ryan continues our series in 2 Timothy with a look at what we, as vessels, are filled with when we proclaim and follow Jesus. It's things that the Spirit is doing in and through us that change who we are from the inside into Kingdom people, equipped for the work of the saints.

Pastor Cami opens our new series and theme for 2021 of being ready. "Ready for Every Good Work" requires a posture of openness to the things of God and a willingness to allow His Spirit to work in us and cleanse the dishonorable things from our lives. We choose to position ourselves as vessels of honor, ready to do the work of the Kingdom when His voice calls on us.

Pastor Mike teaches through Psalm 73 and traces the train of thought that the psalmist, Asaph, takes. Asaph looks around and sees the wicked seemingly winning at life. Ecclesiastes says "there's nothing new under the sun" and often we look around and see the same thing. Asaph is troubled by this and walks through his emotions as he processes the unfairness of the world at this stage, but when he t...

The less certain our futures seem to us the more we begin to lean on our own understanding. It's important for us as a church family to humble ourselves before the Lord as we look forward to a new year and begin with 21 days of fasting and prayer. We lay ourselves down at His feet and ask what updates does He have for us as we move forward. What are the things you need to let go of? What are the s...

We wrap up our Christmas Hope series with a message about the Wise Men of the East. The faith that they demonstrated is difficult at times to picture, but when we do it's even more difficult to grab hold of. We see them brought face-to-face with the Christ Child through their active pursuit and trust in the Word of God. The question for us this Christmas, in the midst of struggle, is will we choos...

Sometimes simply talking to someone about Jesus can be the most intimidating thing. Whether it's feeling like it won't matter, we don't know enough, or our standards of success aren't helpful we shy away from sharing the Good News about Jesus with those around us. Jesus told us not to hide our light. We have the cure for the disease of sin and hope for a hopeless world. His name is Jesus. Let's sh...

Salvation means more than just getting into heaven. Salvation is about healing and restoration in all things. Pastor Ryan looks at the Christmas story from Joseph's perspective and what it means to find salvation for relationships, destinies, and even nations in need of healing and hope.

How is your hope? Do you feel like you're rooted to the person of Jesus, or is hopelessness and despair getting the better of you this year? It needs no further mentioning that 2020 has been a trying year. Still, as Christmas approaches we're reminded that divine hope came to this earth over two millennia ago. Hope has a name and His name is "Jesus".

Humility is a highly touted virtue that is impossible to walk out in our own ability. It's often confused with self deprecation, but true humility isn't about thinking less of ourselves. True humility is about the willingness to submit to authorities placed over us and to ultimately submit to the will of God, trusting in His goodness and faithfulness when we don't understand the moment. It demands...

It's always helpful to know what's expected of us. Whether in it's in our personal or private lives, clearly stated expectations are critical to healthy relationships. The same is true as we cultivate our relationship with God. Fortunately, He has made His expectations clear. Pastor Ryan goes through 1 Peter 4 and looks at what it means to be Christians, living lives that are accountable to Jesus...

We have an ultimate hope in Jesus. Pastor Cami continues our series in 1 Peter by looking at how Jesus' crucifixion, resurrection, and exaltation give us victory over the trials of our past, present, and future.

What does it mean to be blessed to be a blessing? What does it look like to bless those who curse you? It's easy to get caught into the dog-eat-dog world we live in or to allow bitterness to control our speech. Jesus calls and empowers us to a different life though. Pastor Ryan looks at what it means to have a lifestyle of blessing in part 7 of our series through the book of 1 Peter.

How do I live in a way that wins people to Christ? Too often we live compartmentalized Christianity. We worship and pursue Jesus passionately in our church circles, but our home lives and work lives don't reflect His Spirit at work in and through us. Being a living witness means following Jesus with our entire being, in every sector of our lives. Pastor Ryan continues our series through the book o...

There are a lot of things in life that are drains on our energy. Be it physical, emotional, or spiritual there are things that suck the life out of us. There are however, also things that are life giving. Jesus said that if anyone comes to Him then He would give them Living Water. Peter frames out a few of those life-giving sources of Living Water for us here in chapter 2 as we continue our series...

What does it mean to be holy? What does it look like for the Church to live lives that make people take notice and that points those people to Jesus? Pastor Ryan looks at the things that motivate us as followers of Jesus to live distinct and holy lives as he continues in our study through 1 Peter.

What is your hope tied to? If the thing we tie our hope to is moveable, shakeable, changeable then it will be tossed about and crushed by every wave of the storm of this world. If, on the other hand, our hope is tied to an immoveable, unshakeable, and unchanging anchor then our hope will stand. A living hope must be tied to the Person of Jesus Christ and His work through death on a Roman cross and...

Jesus will never be dethroned. What does it mean to anchor our faith in something that was built to last? In the midst of the storms of this world, we need something to hold on to. As Christians, we are called to be different, to be nomads; to live our lives with Jesus at the forefront. What does it look like to live differently, while anchored to a heavenly homeland?

What does it mean to put our hope in Jesus? The world is as tumultuous as ever and we need a North Star. We need something to keep us steady when all around us is uncertainty, fear, and chaos. The Good News is that the King of Creation has entered the very world He created to redeem us and guide the way back to Himself. Jesus is our rock and our firm foundation. He is our Anchor in the storm.

Sometimes it just feels easier to retract. It's easier to stay at home, keep to ourselves, and not press into community. This is not the abundant life that God has for us in Christ. He calls us into community; to bear each other's burdens. He calls us to love well and support each other. He calls us to rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep. We can do none of this unless we mo...

It's easy to approach our Christian lives and choose to sit on the sidelines, choosing to let others do the work of ministry. It's easy to tell ourselves little things like "I don't know enough Scripture to help that person struggling with their mental health" or "That serious stuff is for pastors to do", but Jesus calls us all into a passionate pursuit of Him. He calls us to come be with Him, fol...

Pastor Ryan opens up a new series looking at God's purposes for our lives and the things that get in the way. It's easy to get bogged down in the chaos and uncertainty of every-day life, but God's calling is bigger than any of that. He sees you where you are and He wants to lead you into the life that He intends for you. Are you willing to follow?

Daniel lived a life of integrity. Pastors Celine and Taylor look at the life and story of Daniel in the Lions' Den and the impact of a life of integrity and how we get there. God wants to change our communities and the world through us, His hands and feet. How do we become the types of people that His power can flow through?