New Bridge Community Church Sermons

The resurrection of Jesus puts on display the just, loving grace, and powerful character of God. It declares that there is a power greater than any of the brokenness in or around us. While a person’s belief/unbelief does not change the reality of the resurrection, it affects how one personally experiences the power of Jesus’ resurrection. Join us this Sunday as we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection and...

We were created to worship. It is not a matter of if we worship, but rather what or who we worship. This Sunday, we’ll see in the people of Israel how quickly they turned to create and worship idols, which teaches us a lot about our own hearts. This message will be a great way to prepare our hearts for entering into Seek Week, Good Friday, and ultimately the celebration of Jesus’ resurrection on E...

One of life’s greatest hacks is discovering shortcuts. But the mentality of looking for shortcuts can lead us away from the path God has for us, leaving us even more lost and frustrated. The ends don’t always justify the means, despite what our culture and desires tell us. We see this in the wanderings of the Israelites, and we see it in our own lives. Jesus, too, was tempted to take shortcuts but...

Wrestling with doubt is something we all experience in life, especially for those following Jesus. Doubt is inevitable. But, what do we do with our doubt? Does doubt exclude or weaken our faith? How does Jesus respond to our doubt? Join us as we explore the role doubt plays in our faith journey and how it can ultimately deepen our relationship with Christ.   Access upcoming events, get connected,...

Have you ever been out for a hike or away from home and found yourself without enough food? You know those hunger pangs that make you wish you had planned better. We often feel our weakest and most vulnerable in those moments. Yet, the Bible presents fasting as a practice to intentionally engage in. Why would we willingly put ourselves through hunger pangs? This Sunday, we’ll explore all that God...

Solitude isn’t just about being alone—it’s an invitation to meet with God without distractions. Before calling us into solitude, God affirms our identity and purpose, reminding us that we are loved and that our lives have meaning. But Healso calls us into something more profound: a relationship with Him.   Yet, just like the people who stood back in fear when they saw God’s holiness, we, too, can...

From the beginning of most of our memory banks, temptation has been a daily part of our lives. How do we face temptation? Is it more will power? Is it isolating ourselves from anything that might possibly tempt us? Join us this Sunday as we explore this very daily reality and learn some critical lessons that will help us walk in greater victory over temptation.   Access upcoming events, get connec...

One of the wonderful things about living in the PNW is the access we have to so many incredible trails for hiking. If you’ve ever been out in the wilderness, you know the importance of staying on the trail and paying attention to the trail signs. And life is the same. This Sunday we begin our Lent journey to the celebration of Jesus’ death and resurrection at Easter by beginning a new series title...

This Sunday, we wrap up our series, Blessings in Disguise, by looking at Jesus’ last statement: “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for the kingdomof heaven is theirs” (Matthew 5:10-12). While our context may be different from many others around the world and throughout history, persecution can take on various forms. How might Jesus’ teaching here help us as we live in...

If you are breathing, you have or are experiencing some level of conflict in life. As we continue to study the life of flourishing and favor that God has for those who follow Him, we come to Jesus’ teaching this week that “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons (& daughters) of God.” (Matthew 5:9) What does it mean to be a peacemaker? Join us this Sunday to find out more. We...

What we fixate on captivates our hearts, and our hearts drive our priorities, values, habits, and behaviors. So then, when Jesus says, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God” (Matthew 5:8), what does that mean? Do any of us have pure hearts? How can anyone have a pure heart? And what is the connection between the condition of our hearts and seeing God?   Access upcoming events, get...

“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” (Matthew 5:7). This is one of those that is so much easier said than done. At the same time, there is a deep connection between our ability to extend mercy and forgiveness and the flourishing we experience in Jesus.   Access upcoming events, get connected, download digital sermon notes, request prayer, and more: https://linktr.ee/nbccoly

Has your appetite changed over the years? Are there foods that you like now that you didn’t before? Have you ever trained yourself to enjoy certain foods because they are healthy for you? In our passage this Sunday, Jesus says, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” (Matthew 5:6). To hunger and thirst for the things of God requires a spiritual appetit...

The more we explore Jesus’ teachings on the blessed life, the more we see how upside down His kingdom ways are from the ways of this world. And yet, the more we examine Jesus’ teachings, the more we realize that it is our world’s ways of living that are upside down. Promising blessing and happiness, they often leave us exhausted from striving and unsatisfied with what they’ve promised. This Sunday...

Jesus turns things upside down again this week when He says that blessing comes to those who mourn. Many of us try to avoid any form of discomfort, including mourning. We stuff our sorrow deep down; we try to distract ourselves, numb ourselves, or try to deny the source of the mourning. And yet, Jesus promises that there is the blessing of His comfort as we mourn. Is Jesus talking about all kinds...

Happy New Year! Oftentimes, our hopes in a new year include experiencing goodness and blessing in our lives. But what does that mean? Many equate a life of blessing with material possessions, exciting experiences, or meaningful relationships. But what about when we find those and something is still missing? In Jesus’ most famous sermon, He taught how to find true, lasting blessing. And it looks di...

This Sunday, we'll explore the moment when Peter is invited to walk on water with Jesus. While this passage may be familiar to many, Jesus asks Peter, "Why did you doubt?" Have you ever stopped to consider what that "doubt" really means? Peter clearly has enough faith to step out of the boat, walk on water, and cry out to Jesus when he starts sinking. So what’s behind Jesus' question? Join us as w...

This is the final message in our Advent series based on Isaiah 9:6: He Shall Be Called. What does it mean that Jesus is the Prince of Peace? Though we all come from different circumstances, the idea of having peace in our lives is quite attractive. We will take a look at the kind of peace Jesus wants to give us, how He can do that, and what it looks like to live in that reality now.   Access upcom...

For many, referring to God as Father is a sensitive issue. Maybe you had a bad relationship with your father, and it colors the way you see God when He is referred to that way. Or perhaps you had a great relationship with your father, but he has passed away, and it pains you to think about that loss. When God speaks of the hope and restoration that will come through His promised Savior, one of the...

This Sunday, we continue our Advent journey by exploring the title "Mighty God" and what it reveals about Jesus—and about what it means to live in relationship with Him. So often, we’re tempted to prove our strength by carrying the weight of our stresses, challenges, and even our need to prove our worth. But could it be that true strength comes not from carrying it all ourselves but from releasing...

This Sunday, we begin our 4-week journey through Advent. Advent is a season of waiting and anticipating, and we enter in with hearts desiring to experience greater alignment with and transformation through Jesus. Each week, we will focus on one of the four titles given to Jesus in Isaiah 9:6. Join us this Sunday as we reflect on what it means for Jesus to be our Wonderful Counselor. To get more ou...

Last Sunday, we celebrated God’s faithfulness to New Bridge these last 25 years. This Sunday, we are keeping the celebration spirit going by spending time focusing on gratitude and baptisms. How have you seen God at work in your life this past season? And baptism is an all-church event. As the church, baptism represents an opportunity to celebrate God’s work in a person’s life and to do our part i...

This Sunday, we celebrate 25 years of God’s faithfulness in and through New Bridge! We have a special service planned to look back with gratitude and to look forward with confidence in the calling that God originally gave us as a church.   Access upcoming events, get connected, download digital sermon notes, request prayer, and more: https://linktr.ee/nbccoly

In our final sermon of the series, “God, Government, & The Gospel,” we will look at the implications of the Gospel itself.  We will wrestle with the question - What does it look like to live in response to the Gospel in this very cultural moment?  It is important to address this question as we come off the heels of election season.  As we find ourselves back in our workspaces, among our commun...

As we continue through our series, "God, Government, & The Gospel," this week we come to the challenging tension of how the Church and government relate to one another. In an increasingly post-Christian era, the challenges continue to intensify. But what does it look like to be followers of Jesus who are active participants in society, bringing the values of the kingdom of Jesus into every sph...