The Bridge Church Sermons

Marriage is a complex gift. Whether you've been married or you're just hopeful for it one day, the question still comes to mind: "How do I have a thriving marriage?" What does that mean? Does it mean sticking it out for the long haul? Does it mean making sure that marriage is full of chemistry or happiness?So what does the Bible have to say about marriage—this complex, beautiful gift? The Apostle Paul talks about the role of husbands and wives in Ephesians 5 and it answers some of these difficult questions. Marriage is much more than having a connection or attraction to someone. Marriage, as scripture puts it, is a "mystery" that is profound. Marriage is a sign-post that points back to our Savior, Jesus and His bride, the Church.Support the show

You in five years—who will that be? As we get older, it’s easier to stop asking ourselves that question. We can say our time is past, our choices have been made, and there’s a “next generation” whose turn it is to be challenged with that question. Could it be, though, that it’s a question for us all?In Luke 9:57-62, we are reminded of the cost of discipleship through the words of Jesus.Following Christ means responding to His call immediately despite the season or time we might be in. We must be comfortable with the uncomfortable and believe that He can use us right in the moment we are in. It doesn’t have to be the “you in five years” that chooses to serve God. It can be the you in this very present second. Today is the day to follow after Him.Support the show

You in five years—who will that be? As we get older, it’s easier to stop asking ourselves that question. We can say our time is past, our choices have been made, and there’s a “next generation” whose turn it is to be challenged with that question. Could it be, though, that it’s a question for us all?In Luke 9:57-62, we are reminded of the cost of discipleship through the words of Jesus.Following Christ means responding to His call immediately despite the season or time we might be in. We must be comfortable with the uncomfortable and believe that He can use us right in the moment we are in. It doesn’t have to be the “you in five years” that chooses to serve God. It can be the you in this very present second. Today is the day to follow after Him.Support the show

What do you think when you hear the word "justice"?Superheroes? Politics? Or maybe oppression?Justice is a weighty word that entails so much more than this.It’s when we love beyond limits and seek the best for others, despite who they might be or come from.In Luke 10, Jesus shares the parable of the Good Samaritan and gives us a clear image of what true justice looks like. True justice costs us, but when we pursue it, we are faithfully responding to the command of Jesus to “go, and do likewise.”How will you respond to this command?Support the show

Living in a virtual world of social isolation, we've become distant to the idea of community. We're okay with doing life by ourselves. Sometimes it just feels easier.However, scripture tells us that we were made to live in community with others.Ephesians 4:15-16 says, "Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into Him who is the head, into Christ,  from whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love."We need to be plugged into community with other believers because without it, we aren't able to grow, we aren't able to function, and we aren't able to help others. You were made for community. How will you respond?Support the show

Do you believe in the power of prayer? Is it something that you do once a day, a few times a day, or is it something you only do on a rare occasion? In Luke 11:9-10, Jesus says, “And I tell you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened.”Because of the words of Jesus, we know that we can pray boldly to Him, because He listens. Will you choose to ask and seek from Him with confidence today?Support the show

2 Timothy 3:16-17 says, "All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work."The Bible is God's very own words to us. It's supernatural, transformational, and purposeful for every part of life. But if we're honest with ourselves, we often set aside His words and allow other voices to grab a hold of our attention and hearts. Are you listening to His voice in the scriptures today?Support the show

Did you miss the news? In case you missed it, yesterday, we got to share the FINAL lead pastor update! Join us for a family gathering as our Leadership Team give us an update on our Lead Pastor search and as we welcome our new Lead Teaching Pastor, Ian Simkins! Support the show

When looking at the story of Jesus' birth, we often times only think of the good and miss When we look at the story of Jesus' birth, we often only think of the good and we miss seeing how dark, broken, and scary it truly was for Mary and Joseph. Imagine the unknown and the uncertainty. Imagine how it could weigh them down and bind them in fear and worry.However, in Luke 1:46-55 we see Mary's incredible response while being in the dark. She chooses to lift a song of praise and magnify the Lord in the midst of the uncertainty and waiting. This poses a question for us: How will we respond? Will we choose to complain and worry, or will we lift up song of praise and worship our God in the middle of the darkness?Support the show

"She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet:“Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us)." Matthew 1:21-23 God with us.  Many times we are faced with unexpected situations in life we never think we'd face. Mary and Joseph's lives were changed when they were chosen to be the parents of the Son of God, Jesus. What did they feel? What did they think? Through the hardest and most unknown seasons, through the darkness moments, God is with us. He is Immanuel, the one who never has left nor will abandon us in the journey. Love came down to dwell among us. To walk among us. To be  Immanuel—God with us. Support the show