The Bridge Community Church is one church with four locations near Chicago, Illinois. Our mission is to connect people with God, people, and service.
Do you keep a record of everything wrong that's happened in your life? You may think it's harmless, but you're always one spark away from blowing up in anger. What's the cure for all the unresolved tension you're holding onto? Check out Junior's message from Proverbs 22:24.
Do you struggle with friendships? Maybe you feel like you're stuck in a cycle of shallow connections or constant rejection. What would it look like to follow God's design for friendship? Check out Junior's message on Proverbs 27:17.
Every day, we're faced with making many decisions. While God rarely tells us the exact answer, he does lay out a clear plan for how to make those decisions. There are 5 questions we must ask when facing a decision. Do you know what they are? Check out Scott's message from Proverbs 3:5-6.
Do you ever wish there was an instruction manual for life? Many claim they've found the right way to live, but these ways often fall short. The good news is that there is a path to follow that leads to peace. What is it, and how do we stick to it? Check out our first message from our summer series, Proverbs.
Do you ever feel like the world is against you? No matter how hard you try to do things "right", they don't go your way. What if they're not supposed to? What if you're wrong, and there's a better way to follow? Check out the last message from our Jonah series.
Do you ever feel like God has given up on you? Maybe you feel like you ran out of chances and He's moved on from you. How can we find hope in the midst of this feeing? Is it even true? Check out Junior's message from Jonah 3.
How far are you willing to go for peace? Many of us try to take control and chase what we want, but what if we need to do the opposite? What do you need to surrender? Check out Scott's message from Jonah 1.
Have you ever run away from something? Maybe you're facing a task, a relationship, a nudge from God, or something else that you want nothing to do with. Why would God give you that feeling, and what should you do with it? Check out Junior's first message from our new series, Jonah.
This is one of the best weekends at the Bridge! One of the first steps for a believer to take is to get baptized. But what does it mean? And why does Jesus tell us to get baptized? Check out Denim's message from Baptism Weekend for the answers.
Are you having trouble feeling God's presence in your life? It's easy to fall into a spiritual low point and miss what He's doing. How can we get out of that and see God moving again? Check out Scott's message on Luke 24.
What Jesus did for us 2,000 years ago changes everything for us today. The question is, what are you going to do about it? Will you embrace the new life He offers, or will you continue to live as normal? Check out Junior's message from Easter.
No matter what you think of Him, Jesus is undeniably compelling. History is centered around His life and death, and He made some big claims during His life on earth. He called himself Lord and God; do you acknowledge Him for who He truly is? What's holding you back? Check out Denim's message from John 12.
Generosity is more than just funding projects; it's a ministry. It shapes our hearts towards God and the people around us. How can we sacrifice to experience the incredible gift of generosity? Check out Junior's powerful message from Commitment Weekend.
Do you naturally plant seeds or build dams? Are you stopping productive flow or providing opportunities for flourishing growth? Let's be people that seek to expand the Kingdom and be generous regardless of what we may get in return.
We may think that we "need" more than we really do, but often the best thing for us it to invest in something greater than ourselves. Are you living for your own kingdom that you're building or are you living with a higher purpose? Let's seek God's Kingdom first and give all we can to leave a lasting legacy. Check out Scott's message on 2 Corinthians 9.
Paul cared so much about the church in Corinth. And he proved it in his actions to teach and encourage them. Do you share the same love for God’s Church? How is God leading you to prove that love for His people? Check out Junior's message on 2 Corinthians 8.
Do you feel like you're waiting for a future version of yourself to start growing? No matter your current situation, what would it look like if you said "yes" to all the ways God is challenging you? Check out Scott's message from week 2 of our Hoist The Sail series.
We're all generous with our time and money, but often only to benefit ourselves. Maybe it's for our safety, comfort, pleasure, or something else. But how generous are we with God? Is He getting our first and our best? Check out the first message in our Hoist The Sail series!
When God gives us blessings in life, it's easy to let them become idols. We often let these gifts become more important to us than God, and we can lose sight of Him. What's competing for the top spot in your heart? Check out Junior's message from Genesis 22.
Sin always takes us further than we want to go, and we often don't recognize it until it costs us something huge. How do we get so entangled in sin without realizing it, and how can we get out of it? Check out Scott's message on Genesis 19.
If you were to die today, why should God let you into heaven? Even if we think we've been good enough, none of us can meet God's standards for us. What does it take to get right with Him? Check out Jordan's message on Genesis 15-16.
Conflict will always find us in relationships, but we need to be loving in disagreements. Are your relationships healthy? Or are they in disarray from conflict or poor influence? Let’s choose our friends wisely and meet conflict with generosity. Check out Denim’s message from Genesis 14.
What's the one thing in your life that you'd do anything to get? It may sound crazy, but abandoning that pursuit is oftentimes where God's blessing will find you. How? Check out Junior's message on Genesis 13 for the answer.
Do you ever find yourself telling half truths or scheming to make your life a little bit easier? While it may feel helpful, working around God isn't a lasting solution. So what is? Check out Scott's message from Genesis 12.
Have you ever wondered where God was leading you? Maybe you've even asked Him to show you, but felt like you didn't get an answer. No matter how unknown the future feels, are you still ready to say yes to wherever God leads you next? Check out Junior's first message from our new series, Abraham.
When God saves us, He begins to change us and help us become more like Him. There’s a lot of ways we can grow, but what are a select few we can focus on this year? Check out Scott’s message from Titus.
Have you ever wondered why the church exists? We all come for different reasons like music, teaching, community, and more, but what's the real purpose? What mission did God give His people, and why? Check out Denim's message from the book of Matthew.
Are you struggling to feel the holiday cheer this season? No matter how hard you try, you just can't find any enjoyment. What needs to change as we head into Christmas? Check out Scott's message on Luke 2 to see how we can savor and embrace this season.
Is your holiday season marked by frustration and discontentment? Maybe you're holding onto to your own desires and getting bothered when things don't go your way. How can we truly enjoy this season? Check out Junior's message on Luke 2.
As we head into the Christmas season, what does your approach look like? Are you setting yourself up for failure, or are you allowing God to work? Check out Scott’s message from our first weekend in our series, Coal.
