The Bridge Church Sermons

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As a church, we know that what we’re doing is never as important as who we are becoming. In a world that prioritizes activity, busyness, accomplishment… we believe we’re called to something different.We exist to be with Jesus and become like Him—for the sake of the world.Listen again and again to Vision Sunday and share it with someone you love (because this is a message for everyone).  #TheBridgeChurch #VisionSunday #BeandBecome Support the show

When you think about God, what is it that comes to mind? Do you think of Him as kind or cruel? Do you see Him as easy going or uptight? It’s easy to create God in our own image rather seeing Him for who He truly is. We allow our view of Him to be determined by our emotions and experiences, rather than looking at who He says He is.God is not just a doctrine, or idea, or concept. He is a person and He has a name – Yahweh. He desires intimacy with you, His child, and loves you. Through Jesus, this closeness is possible. Because of Him, we get to see the fullness of who our God truly is. God has a name, and His name is Yahweh.Are you willing to enter into that intimacy with Him today?Support the show

Shortcuts – we all love them.Whether it's finding a quicker route to work, an easier way to cook a meal, we look for ways to cut down on the effort or time it takes to obtain something in any and all ways possible.One area we often look for a shortcut in is community. Sometimes, we'd rather not have to labor through the effort of building relationships and rather not have to bear the weight of others burdens—nor cast ours on others.But community is essential in our lives and it will require Christ-saturated perseverance. Community calls us to step into the lives of others and commit to walk the journey of life together. Community requires us to not give up when all we want to do is just that.The broken world is starving for a community with Christ-saturated perseverance. What does it look like to not take the shortcut?Support the show

There’s power in living with others.And not just living, but diving into truly authentic relationships and connections.But what happens in community?Why is it so important and necessary?Because community is life changing.In community we carry each others burdens.In community we do work that we need other’s help with. In community we bring others closer to Jesus, and we grow closer to Him too.Transformation happens in community.Lives are changed and renewed for His glory.Are you ready to experience this kind of change?#TheBridgeChurch #BridgeGroups #Community #BetweenTwoSundaysSupport the show

Community — it’s so much more than just one hour on a Sunday.It’s found when we invite someone over, no matter how the house looks.It’s found in the coffee shop as we open up to a friend.It’s found in the midnight phone call when we’re desperate for someone to listen.We were created to be in community by a communal God. We weren’t made to walk this life alone. We’re better together.Between two Sundays, what does your community look like?Support the show

At the end of Paul’s letter to the church of Ephesus, we find an important reminder – Our battle isn’t with flesh and blood. It’s a spiritual battle. Whether it’s our children or spouses, or the co-worker who we don’t agree with, our enemy isn’t them. It’s Satan.How do we fight this spiritual battle if it’s beyond our physical abilities? We put on the armor of God. Putting on the belt of truth, shoes of peace, shield of faith, helmet of salvation, the sword of the Spirit, and praying in the Spirit. When wars rise up in your life, are you putting on the armor of God? How are you fighting the battle?Support the show

We all have one thing in common – we are all children. The feelings we have around our parents will change from person to person—whether we felt they were present, absent, or anywhere in between. Regardless of our upbringing, we're all expected to honor those who have raised us, whether we want to or not.How do you do this when it seems impossible? The Gospel. It free us to be obedient and extend grace in broken situations. Being a parent and being a child are both difficult, but they're attainable. It starts with daily repentance.Fathers, mothers, sons, and daughters: our deeply imperfect families can be mended through our reverence for Christ. Are you ready to bring change into your family?Support the show

Anyone NOT a fan of the word "submit"? When we come across this word in Scripture, it can make us uncomfortable.Knowing who we are produces living how we should, and part of that means submitting to one another in reverence of Christ (Eph. 5:21). This flows into every area of our lives and relationships—with family, with friends, with coworkers, and yes, with our spouses. We belong to Jesus and that shapes how we should look, but what does a marriage that reflects Christ actually look like?If you're asking yourself the question, "Do I have to submit?" the answer is yes, because when we know who we are, we know what to do. And it's not so uncomfortable when you read just why we submit.You get to love, because you've been loved. You get to serve, because you've been served.Support the show

As Christ followers, what are we called to do? Is there something we're supposed to be?In Ephesians 5:1, the Apostle Paul shares with us that as children of God, we are to be imitators of Him. We imitate our Father when we walk in love, walk in light, and walk in wisdom. However, we aren't able to do these things without the Holy Spirit's help. We can't do it on our own strength. Are you imitating the Father in your life?Support the show