February 16, 2025 Series: Courageous Faith Sermon: The Courage to Forgive Scripture: Luke 23:32-34 “Two other men, both criminals, were also led out with him to be executed. When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him there, along with the criminals—one on his right, the other on his left. Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up his clothes by casting lots.” -Luke 23:32-34 NIV INTRODUCTION: It takes courag...
Feb 16, 2025•41 min•Ep. 74
February 9, 2025 Series: Courageous Faith Sermon: The Courage to Heal Scripture: Mark 5:25-34 NAS ““A woman who had had a hemorrhage for twelve years, and had endured much at the hands of many physicians, and had spent all that she had and was not helped at all, but rather had grown worse— after hearing about Jesus, she came up in the crowd behind Him and touched His cloak. For she thought, “If I just touch His garments, I will get well.” Immediately the flow of her blood was dried up; and she f...
Feb 09, 2025•35 min•Ep. 73
February 2, 2025 Series: Courageous Faith Sermon: Trusting God's Plan: Life Lessons from Abraham Scripture: Genesis 22:1-2 “Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to him, “Abraham!” “Here I am,” he replied. Then God said, “Take your son, your only son, whom you love—Isaac—and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on a mountain I will show you.”” Genesis 22:1-2 NIV INTRODUCTION: Life is full of lessons that must be learned. Life Lessons: Answer the C...
Feb 02, 2025•43 min•Ep. 72
January 26, 2025 Series: Courageous Faith Sermon: The Great Commission Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20 NIV “Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 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.”” INTRODUCTION: The church has been empow...
Jan 26, 2025•40 min•Ep. 71
January 19, 2025 Series: Courageous Faith Sermon: The Samaritan's Kindness Scripture: Luke 10:33-37 “But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him. The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Look after him,’ he said, ‘and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra e...
Jan 19, 2025•43 min•Ep. 70
January 12, 2025 Series: Courageous Faith Sermon: Daniel's Friends Scripture: Daniel 3:16-18 “Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego replied to him, “King Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will deliver us from Your Majesty’s hand. But even if he does not, we want you to know, Your Majesty, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set ...
Jan 12, 2025•39 min•Ep. 69
January 5, 2025 Download the Courageous Faith study guide here: https://bridgechurch.tv/21days/ Series: Courageous Faith Sermon: Vision: Seeing Beyond the Present Scripture: Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no vision, the people perish. KJV Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint. NIV Where there is no prophetic vision, the people cast off restraint. ESV INTRODUCTION: The key to seeing beyond the present and moving forward is aligning our personal vision and church vision with God's...
Jan 05, 2025•58 min•Ep. 68
December 29, 2024 Letting Go + Looking Forward Isaiah 43:18-19 ★ Support this podcast ★
Dec 29, 2024•21 min•Ep. 67
December 24, 2024 Series: The Great Gift Exchange Sermon: Give God Your Fear and He'll Give You His Favor Scripture: Luke 2:8-14 'But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praisi...
Dec 26, 2024•21 min•Ep. 66
December 22, 2024 Series: The Great Gift Exchange Sermon: Give God Your Grief and He'll Give You His Joy Scripture: Luke 1:39-47 'At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. In a loud voice she exclaimed: “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear! But why am I so f...
Dec 23, 2024•45 min•Ep. 65
December 15, 2024 Series: The Great Gift Exchange Sermon: Give God Your Hurt and He'll Give You His Healing Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23 'This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about : His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly. But after he had conside...
Dec 16, 2024•41 min•Ep. 64
December 8, 2024 Series: The Great Gift Exchange Sermon: Give God Your Worry and He'll Give You His Peace Scripture: Luke 1:29-33 'Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, an...
Dec 10, 2024•27 min•Ep. 63
December 1, 2024 Series: The Great Gift Exchange Sermon: Give God Your Life and He'll Give You His Life Scripture: Luke 1:34-38 '“How will this be,” Mary asked the angel, “since I am a virgin?” The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God. Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to be unable to conceive is in her sixth month. Fo...
Dec 05, 2024•41 min•Ep. 62
November 24, 2024 Series: Openhanded Sermon: Remember Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 'Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. As it is written:...
Dec 05, 2024•34 min•Ep. 61
November 17, 2024 Series: Openhanded Sermon: The Test of Love Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9 “And now, brothers and sisters, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches. In the midst of a very severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own, they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this ser...
Dec 05, 2024•42 min•Ep. 60
November 10, 2024 Series: Openhanded Sermon: Monkey See...Monkey Do! Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12 '“I the Lord do not change. So you, the descendants of Jacob, are not destroyed. Ever since the time of your ancestors you have turned away from my decrees and have not kept them. Return to me, and I will return to you,” says the Lord Almighty. “But you ask, ‘How are we to return?’ “Will a mere mortal rob God? Yet you rob me. “But you ask, ‘How are we robbing you?’ “In tithes and offerings. You are und...
Dec 05, 2024•48 min•Ep. 59
November 3, 2024 Sermon: The Anatomy of Praise Scripture: Hebrews 13:15-16 Through Him then, let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that give thanks to His name. -Hebrews 13:15-16 Introduction: What is praise? Praise is a Proclamation Shouts of joy and victory resound in the tents of the righteous. Psalm 118:15 Praise is Public Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord. Psalm 150:6 Praise is Physical Life up your hands in the sa...
Dec 05, 2024•42 min•Ep. 58
October 27, 2024 Series: Overcomer Sermon: Conquering the Enemy Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. INTRODUCTION : If we are going to conquer the enemy we must ...
Dec 05, 2024•48 min•Ep. 57
October 20, 2024 Series: Overcomer Sermon: Moving from coping to conquering... Scripture: John 16:33 & 1 John 5:4-5 ' “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”' -John 16:33 'for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world? Only the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God. ' -1 John 5:4-5...
Dec 05, 2024•39 min•Ep. 56
Oct 13, 2024 Inviting Jesus In And we know that in ALL THINGS God works for THE GOOD of those who love him… ROMANS 8:28 On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no more wine.” “Woman,[a] why do you involve me?” Jesus replied. “My hour has not yet come.”His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.” Nearby stood s...
Dec 05, 2024•48 min•Ep. 55
October 6, 2024 Series: YOLO... YOU ONLY LIVE ONCE Sermon: God's Promise Scripture: Joshua 1:1-6 After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, the Lord said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ aide: 2 “Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give to them—to the Israelites. 3 I will give you every place where you set your foot, as I promised Moses. 4 Your territory will extend from the desert to Lebanon, and from t...
Dec 03, 2024•47 min•Ep. 54
September 29, 2024 Series: YOLO...YOU ONLY LIVE ONCE Sermon: Characteristics of Ineffective Christians Scripture: Acts 13:36 '“Now when David had served God’s purpose in his own generation, he fell asleep; he was buried with his ancestors and his body decayed. -Acts 13:36 INTRODUCTION: What does it mean to serve God's purpose in our generation? Characteristics of an Ineffective Christians: Christians Stop... But David remained in Jerusalem. -2 Samuel 11:1 Christians Get Stuck... The woman concei...
Dec 03, 2024•42 min•Ep. 53
September 22, 2024 Series: YOLO...YOU ONLY LIVE ONCE Sermon: Make Your Life Count Scripture: Nehemiah 2:17-18 'Then I said to them, “You see the trouble we are in: Jerusalem lies in ruins, and its gates have been burned with fire. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, and we will no longer be in disgrace.” I also told them about the gracious hand of my God on me and what the king had said to me. They replied, “Let us start rebuilding.” So they began this good work. ' INTRODUCTION: We make ...
Dec 03, 2024•43 min•Ep. 52
September 15, 2024 Series: YOLO... YOU ONLY LIVE ONCE! Sermon: What Motivates You? Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11-15 'For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay or straw, their work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each person’s work. If what has been built survives,...
Dec 03, 2024•42 min•Ep. 51
September 8, 2024 Series: Nudge Sermon: Maximizing the Opportunity Scripture: Ephesians 5:14-16 'This is why it is said: “Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.” Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. ' -Ephesians 5:14-16 INTRODUCTION: Nudge Evangelism is waking people up to see that Jesus is already at work in their lives. I define evangelism as “nudge” and evangelists as “nudge...
Dec 03, 2024•46 min•Ep. 50
September 1, 2024 SERIES: NUDGE SERMON: The Jesus Way SCRIPTURE: Matthew 9:36-38 'When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.”' INTRODUCTION: Evangelism is an invitation for broken people together to meet the Christ who loves broken people. (Len Sweet) Re...
Dec 03, 2024•45 min•Ep. 49
Aug 25, 2024 Keep Moving Forward After the death of Moses the Lord’s servant, the Lord spoke to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ assistant. He said, 2 “Moses my servant is dead. Therefore, the time has come for you to lead these people, the Israelites, across the Jordan River into the land I am giving them. 3 I promise you what I promised Moses: ‘Wherever you set foot, you will be on land I have given you— 4 from the Negev wilderness in the south to the Lebanon mountains in the north, from the Euphrate...
Dec 03, 2024•57 min•Ep. 48
August 18, 2024 Series: Hot Topics Sermon: Jesus and the Transgender Movement Scripture: John 1:14 & Ephesians 4:14-16 'The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. ' John 1:14 'Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming. Inst...
Nov 28, 2024•34 min•Ep. 47
August 11, 2024 Series: Hot Topics Sermon: In the Image of God: Race and Racism Scripture: Genesis 2:7 & Acts 17:24-27 Then the Lord God formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being. ' -Genesis 2:7 '“The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by human hands. And he is not served by human hands, as if he needed anything. Rather, he himself gi...
Nov 28, 2024•47 min•Ep. 46
August 4, 2024 Series: Hot Topics Sermon: Can a Christian Drink Alcohol? Scripture: Proverbs 23:33-35 'Your eyes will see strange sights, and your mind will imagine confusing things. You will be like one sleeping on the high seas, lying on top of the rigging. “They hit me,” you will say, “but I’m not hurt! They beat me, but I don’t feel it! When will I wake up so I can find another drink?”' INTRODUCTION: Should a Christian Drink Alcohol? Dangers... Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler; whoever is...
Nov 28, 2024•52 min•Ep. 45
