The Bridge Church Sermons

A raw look at resurrection narratives, starting with confusion, grief, and unexpected surprise. They unpack eyewitness details, objections, and why the story sparked explosive early growth. Mary’s encounter at the tomb becomes a turning point about recognition, release, and being sent. Listeners are invited to reckon with what to let go of and take concrete steps toward a new way of life.

In John 19, what looks like the ultimate defeat of Jesus is actually the moment everything is accomplished. Beneath the surface, a deeper reality is unfolding—what looks like defeat is actually Jesus willingly carrying out a mission of love, fulfilling Scripture, and standing in our place. Good Friday is good because at the cross, Jesus finishes the work we never could, turning death into victory.Watch or listen to this Good Friday sermon on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or bridge.tv/sermons. To support this ministry and help us continue our God given mission, click here: http://bit.ly/2NZkdrC Support the show

On Palm Sunday, Jesus enters Jerusalem as King—but not in the way anyone expected. Riding on a donkey instead of a warhorse, he reveals a kingdom where power is defined by humility and victory comes through sacrifice. This message invites us to surrender to Jesus, let him reshape our view of power, and follow him in a way that brings the hope of the gospel to every table.Listen to the sermon on Apple Podcasts or Spotify at The Bridge Church Sermons. Or watch it via bridge.tv/sermons.To support this ministry and help us continue our God given mission, click here: http://bit.ly/2NZkdrC Support the show

As we wrap up our Ancient Practices: Scripture series, we look at Psalm 119 and the practice of memorizing Scripture. Memorization matters, not as a religious performance, but because of the way it forms our inner lives. What we consistently rehearse shapes how we see the world and how we respond when pressure, temptation, or fear comes. As we store God’s Word in our hearts, we create space for the Holy Spirit to guide our instincts and transform us to live more like Jesus.Tune into the sermon on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or bridge.tv/sermons. To support this ministry and help us continue our God given mission, click here: http://bit.ly/2NZkdrCSupport the show

What if studying the Bible didn’t require special training — just intentional attention? In this message from Luke 4, we walk through a practical method for slowing down in Scripture, asking better questions, and letting God’s Word shape our lives. As we see Jesus overcome temptation in the wilderness, we’re reminded that His faithfulness secures our hope and empowers our obedience.Catch the sermon on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or bridge.tv/sermons.To support this ministry and help us continue our God given mission, click here: http://bit.ly/2NZkdrC Support the show

We read more words than ever, but rarely let them sink in. This message looks at the ancient practice of meditating on Scripture—slowing down long enough for God’s Word to shape our inner lives. In Psalm 1, we see how returning to Scripture again and again roots us in the story that leads to Jesus.Check out the sermon on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or bridge.tv/sermons.To support this ministry and help us continue our God given mission, click here: http://bit.ly/2NZkdrC Support the show

This week kicks off our Ancient Practices series focused on Scripture by recovering the simple, foundational habit of reading the Bible daily as apprentices of Jesus. In the Gospel of Matthew 5:17–19, Jesus makes it clear that Scripture is not optional or outdated but fulfilled in him and meant to form the lives of his followers. As we resist distraction and neglect, we’re invited to meet the living God in his Word—and to practice what we read so it moves from page to life.Catch the sermon on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or bridge.tv/sermons.To support this ministry and help us continue our God given mission, click here: http://bit.ly/2NZkdrC Support the show

What does it mean to have “enough” in a world shaped by scarcity and control? In Philippians 4:10–23, Paul reveals that contentment isn’t found in better circumstances or self-sufficiency, but in a learned dependence on Jesus who supplies strength in both abundance and need. This sermon closes our Defiant Joy series by inviting us to step out of transactional living and into a ledger-free life of generosity, trust, and joy rooted in Jesus—who is, and always has been, enough.Catch the sermon on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or bridge.tv/sermons. To support this ministry and help us continue our God given mission, click here: http://bit.ly/2NZkdrC Support the show

The greatest threats to our peace aren’t out there—they’re the patterns quietly shaping our hearts. In Philippians 4, Paul invites us to stand firm by resisting the things that steal our peace, and instead, instructs us to set our eyes on Jesus. As we stand firm together, we discover that the God of peace is near and at work among us.Check out the sermon on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or bridge.tv/sermons.To support this ministry and help us continue our God given mission, click here: http://bit.ly/2NZkdrC Support the show

Spiritual growth was never meant to be a solo pursuit. In Philippians 3, Paul reminds us that maturity isn’t arriving—it’s pressing on together because Jesus has already taken hold of us. Real joy is sustained not by willpower, but by a community that stands firm in the Lord.Check out the sermon on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or bridge.tv/sermons.To support this ministry and help us continue our God given mission, click here: http://bit.ly/2NZkdrC Support the show