The Bridge Church Sermons

The people who Jesus calls "blessed" in the Sermon on the Mount may surprise us. It's the poor in spirit. The mourning and the meek. Those who long for righteousness. Our culture defines blessedness in a lot of ways, but Jesus came to define His kingdom, which is upside down from everything we know of this world. So, who is really blessed? Support the show

The people who Jesus calls "blessed" in the Sermon on the Mount may surprise us. It's the poor in spirit. The mourning and the meek. Those who long for righteousness. Our culture defines blessedness in a lot of ways, but Jesus came to define His kingdom, which is upside down from everything we know of this world. So, who is really blessed? Support the show

In Matthew 28, Jesus gives a mission to all His followers—then and now—for how to live in the world, called The Great Commission. Do you know what that mission is?In 2017, a research group called Barna asked that question to churchgoers, and the results were startling: 82% of churchgoers responded that they either didn't know or were unsure in their knowledge of The Great Commission.If we are truly following the way of Jesus, then it requires doing everything that Jesus commanded, and it's this: "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” (Matthew 28:18-20)It's living on mission, in our day-to-day going. It's taking interruptions as opportunities to make the love of God visible. It's stopping to pray, listen, and serve those far from God. It's sharing what He's doing in our lives right now.And we do this for the sake of the world, because we're blessed to be a blessing to others.Support the show

We're all disciples of someone or something. The question is not "if" we're being discipled, it's if we know what we're being discipled by. And this is important to know because who we're becoming is important.Becoming more like Jesus isn't something we stumble into—it requires daily intentional abiding with God and with gospel community. Trying to run the race of faith without training will not lead to real transformation. Yet, transformation through Christ is possible.How do we become an apprentice of Jesus in a way that leads to real transformation? How do we become like Christ?Support the show

Before we are asked to do anything for God, He invites us to be with Him. Intimacy with Jesus is the goal. But so often, our presence with God takes a backseat to performance. There is work to be done, accomplishments to be won… We forget the truth of Psalm 46:10—that we know God best when we are still before Him. We will never stumble into godliness. To be transformed by Christ requires daily presence with Him. Make your home in Him, and He will make His home in you. To support this ministry and help us continue our God given mission, click here: http://bit.ly/2NZkdrC Support the show

Did you start the new year with goals and resolutions? If you're honest, how many of you are four days in and have already missed a mark or given up?When our attempts at self-improvement fall short, we will come face to face with the reality that we still carry the same worries and fears, the same sadness, burdens, and hardships we did before attempted to improve. Why?Because what we need are not new things – but a new life.Listen to "All Things New," available now:Support the show

Now what? Christmas is over. The tree comes down, the decorations tuck away... our focus begins to change. But Christmas is only the beginning of the story—of a new hope for the world then, and for us now. What do we do when the festivities are over but the true spirit of the day is meant to continue? Support the show

It is not WITHIN US to rescue ourselves.It is not AROUND US as if circumstances could save us. It is not ABOVE US because we have no ability on our own to reach upward for our rescue.It is TO US."For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."Isaiah 9:6Support the show

It is not WITHIN US to rescue ourselves.It is not AROUND US as if circumstances could save us. It is not ABOVE US because we have no ability on our own to reach upward for our rescue.It is TO US."For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."Isaiah 9:6Support the show

When we focus in on the witnesses of the first Christmas, the shepherds stand out for good reason. The shepherds cared for animals who were considered with more worth than even the shepherds themselves were, and they were the ones to receive the news of Jesus. They were the outcasts, castaways, considered lower than their own sheep... and yet the glorious news of Jesus was theirs to show us something special: God loves all. To come to the people considered the least reminds us that God has left no person out of His glorious, saving plans. Christmas, more than anything else, means that you are loved. Christmas is the unthinkable love of God on display—that when we could offer nothing to God, He sent a Savior, born to us. And like the shepherds, all we have to do is respond.Support the show