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BridgePointe Christian ChurchLook What I Got There are many kinds of spiritual gifts and we all have a unique combination of them. That can make it difficult to know which ones the Holy Spirit has given to each disciple. This message will provide an overview of the different spiritual gifts and practical guidance for people to discover how they are uniquely gifted by God to be a part of His work through the church. 6 questions to ask yourself to help recognize your spiritual gifts: - What comes naturally to me now that didn’t before Jesus?...2024-03-0343 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchIn the Name of Love We've all seen a movie when a superhero has to decide whether to use their special power. There's one reason they take action--concern for the person who needs it. Similarly, the more someone loves the people of the church, the more willing that person will be to use their gifts for the good of their church. In this Scripture, we find a description of the love that compels us to use our gifts for others. A church that loves like this has no limit to what it can do.6 questions to ask yourself to help recognize your...2024-03-0339 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchLook What I Got There are many kinds of spiritual gifts and we all have a unique combination of them. That can make it difficult to know which ones the Holy Spirit has given to each disciple. This message will provide an overview of the different spiritual gifts and practical guidance for people to discover how they are uniquely gifted by God to be a part of His work through the church. 6 questions to ask yourself to help recognize your spiritual gifts: - What comes naturally to me now that didn’t before Jesus?...2024-03-0343 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchIn the Name of Love We've all seen a movie when a superhero has to decide whether to use their special power. There's one reason they take action--concern for the person who needs it. Similarly, the more someone loves the people of the church, the more willing that person will be to use their gifts for the good of their church. In this Scripture, we find a description of the love that compels us to use our gifts for others. A church that loves like this has no limit to what it can do.6 questions to ask yourself to help recognize your...2024-03-0339 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchEverybody Needs Everybody When it comes to spiritual gifts, people can drift to two extremes--they can think they don't need the gifts of others or they can think that no one needs the gift they have. Using the image of a body with many parts, this Scripture teaches that every disciple of Jesus has a gift that is important to the church. And every person needs the rest of the church to be strong in their faith and effective in their mission. Recommended Reading: Beginners Guide to Spiritual Gifts by Sam Storms 2024-02-2533 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchYou Get a Gift Many people within the church don't realize that they are uniquely gifted by God to participate in His work through the church. Others have an idea of how they're gifted, but still haven't yet realized their full potential. In this introduction to spiritual gifts, we will learn where they come from, who get them, and what purpose they have in our lives. Recommended Reading: Beginners Guide to Spiritual Gifts by Sam Storms 2024-02-1838 min
BridgePointe Christian ChurchLive Intentionally Because of their commitment to Jesus, disciples bring His Kingdom to earth by living with a purpose. God created us with a desire for purpose and there's no greater one to live for than helping people enter the Kingdom of God and experience its renewal here on earth. This purpose extends into every part of life--work, school, family, community. There are simple actions we can all take to have a Kingdom influence right where God has placed us. 2024-02-1140 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchGive Generously Because of their commitment to Jesus, disciples bring His Kingdom to earth by offering what they have to make earth more like heaven. Money is an incredible resource God has entrusted to us for this purpose. For a disciple, giving begins with the church because it represents God's presence and purpose on earth. Generosity is also expressed by responding to needs and showing kindness so more will experience the renewal of God's Kingdom on earth.*Related Resources*- Use the button above for a message from our Seeing Green series, "The King's...2024-02-0436 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchConnect Deeply Because of their love for Jesus, disciples do their part to build up His church. The church is not a building or a service but a people who are united by their commitment to Jesus. The best way to strengthen other disciples is through deep, meaningful relationships. People often wait for others to initiate relationships. But a core practice of a disciple is making personal investments in relationships with other followers of Jesus. 2024-01-2839 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchServe Selflessly Because of their commitment to Jesus, disciples do their part to build up His church. The church will be healthier, stronger, and more effective when each person finds a way to use their time and talent to serve others in the church. There are countless ways to do this-- hospitality, prayer, ministry teams, leadership, meeting needs, etc. We each have something different to offer, but the church will be best when each person does their part. 2024-01-2135 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchWorship Weekly Disciples live with Jesus as King, giving Him full authority over their lives. There are so many other things in our lives that divide our attention and demand our allegiance. We need a regular rhythm of worship with our church to help us keep Jesus as the highest priority and authority in our lives. This worship gathering can best serve its purpose when accompanied by a day or rest.*Related Resources*- Use the button above for a messages from our Less is More series, "Sabbath" 2024-01-1440 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchAbide Daily Disciples live with Jesus as King, giving Him full authority over their lives. This allegiance is established not by power or force but by love. Jesus has demonstrated His love for us and He wants us to trust Him to lead us into life at its best. This kind of dependence and allegiance happens one day at a time. Jesus taught that our relationship with Him should be like that of a vine and its branches, meaning that we need a constant connection to He to thrive. This abiding relationship grows through the daily practices of prayer and Scripture...2024-01-0740 min
BridgePointe Christian ChurchGod Promises Us God's love never fails. He never gives up on the possibility of life with His people. He continues to initiate, promise, and pursue. No matter how far someone runs from God, there's always a way back. No part of Scripture makes this more clear than the prophets of the Old Testament. God's promises find their fulfillment in Jesus, who assures us of God's love and makes the way for us to come back. 2023-12-1740 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchGod Forgives Us Sin is the greatest and only threat to our relationship with God. Not only does the offensiveness of sin break the relationship, the guilt of sin can often keep us from coming back to God to reconcile the relationship. Even long before Jesus, God offered forgivenss to His people so that they could live with God. Through Jesus' life and death, God forgives sin once and for all for those who believe in Jesus. 2023-12-1042 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchGod Walks With Us It is often the pain in our own lives or the problems in the world around us that make us feel like God is not close. But the times actually provide a unique opportunity to experience God's presence. For the people of Israel, God most powerfully revealed His presence when things were at there worst. They came to know God as the One who is always with them to guide and protect them. Through faith in Jesus, we can come to know God in the same way, no matter what we face. 2023-12-0342 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchGod Loves Us How can I be sure that God really loves me? Is it really possible to be close to God? The Bible begins and ends with a picture of God delighting in being to His people. And at the center of the story is what God was willing to do to make that possible. God loves each person so much that He came from heaven to earth as Jesus, Immanuel, so that all who believe in Him can be with Him now and forever. 2023-11-2639 min
BridgePointe Christian ChurchScatter Seeds Each of us deeply desires for our lives to make a difference. Jesus tells us that the difference He wants us to make is bringing the Kingdom of Heaven into this world, right where we live. Jesus described the coming of His Kingdom as a harvest, which makes us wonder how we can bring a good harvest by the end of our lives. Jesus reveals a secret about the harvest in a story He told. The key to a good harvest isn't about searching for good soil but about scattering much seed. 2023-11-1938 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchShow Kindness We live close to a lot of people--those who are next door, at workspace, in your family, and all along your way. In Scripture, these people are called neighbors. Jesus tells a shocking story to show that one of the best ways to bring His Kingdom to earth is by being a good neighbor to the people close to you. Jesus challenges each of us to not look past the people around us but instead to see their needs and be willing to meet them. 2023-11-1234 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchBe Generous Money is a powerful resource in our world. It can be used for great good, terrible evil, or nothing at all. Jesus spoke often about money not only because it affects our hearts but also because it can be used to bring His Kingdom to earth. People who follow Jesus should manage their possessions differently than the rest of the world, for the good of others and the glory of God. In this parable, Jesus teaches people to be generous to God rather than keep money all to themselves. 2023-11-0541 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchForgive Others Forgiveness might be the most difficult thing Jesus asks us to do. It's also one of the most powerful ways the Kingdom of God breaks into our world of sin, brokenness, and pain. Even the first disciples were shocked at the kind of forgiveness Jesus expects from His followers. So, Jesus told a story to help us see that our ability to forgive others can only come from our acknowledgement of the incredible, life-changing forgiveness we've receieved from Jesus. Once forgiven, we can forgive. 2023-10-2944 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchSeek the Lost God unconditionally, relentlessly loves every person. God wants His people to possess and demonstrate that love to others. God especially wants us to share His passion and urgency for those who are still far from Him. Jesus confronted religious leaders who thought some were too far away to be brought back to God. Jesus urged His followers to love the lost like God does and go after them to bring them home to God. The Kingdom comes when people come into the Kingdom. 2023-10-2233 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchBegin with Prayer We know and feel that the world is not as it should be. Our hearts long for something better--a world of compassion, peace, kindness, grace, and joy. Jesus announced he was bringing a new reality into the world--His Kingdom is coming. This new reality is what our world needs and our hearts long for. Jesus said it comes through His people who live different and distinct lives. Prayer is the foundation of this Kingdom life. For this reason, Jesus taught us to align our hearts with His by praying, "Your Kingdom come, your will be done." 2023-10-1539 min
BridgePointe Christian ChurchThe End of Wisdom We have this one brief life to live. We were made to find satisfaction in God and yet our hearts are so prone to chase after the things of this world. How do we make sense of life under the sun? We all need wisdom and understanding. Even that is a pursuit that can take God's place in our lives. But when we seek God and His wisdom, it gives us the perfect perspective that will guide us through this life. 2023-10-0843 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchThe Hope of Wealth In this world, money equals opporutnity, comfort, security, power, status, and more. How we pursue and use money often reveals that we value it more than all else. We can't help but believe that more money will bring us more satisfaction. Ecclesiastes offers a sober warning from the richest person in history--like everything else under the sun, money cannot satisfy the deepest desires of our hearts. And chasing after more will never give us enough. 2023-10-0143 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchThe Satisfaction of Work We spend so much of our lives getting ready to work and going to work. What we do is often the first thing people know or ask about us. For so many reasons, we look to work to give meaning, value, and significance to our lives. Yet, work is never complete and we are never fully satisfied with it. Even when our work results in accomplishments, affirmation, or accolades, we still desire more. Is this the way it has to be, or is there a way to be satisfied in the work of our days? 2023-09-2441 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchThe Pursuit of Happiness We all want to be happy. It is a basic human instinct, and the primary motivator for nearly every decision we make in life. This strong desire drives us to seek happiness in so many ways. Yet, if we are honest, happiness feels so fragile and illusive. Whether we seek it in entertainment, leisure, relationships, sex, or accomplishment, we're always left wanting more. God wants us to be happy and His wisdom in Ecclesiastes can help us learn how. 2023-09-1742 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchChasing the Wind Everything in life is temporary, like smoke in the wind. Even when things last, the satisfaction we get from them doesn't. Every experience of pleasure, leisure, achievement, or affirmation is followed by an almost instantaneous desire for more of that thing. So, naturally, we strive to get more of it. And so begins the chasing after the wind. In this message, we will explore where this endless desire comes from and how we can find what truly satisfies. 2023-09-1042 min
BridgePointe Christian ChurchThe Meaning of Baptism Jesus chose baptism as a distinct practice that would identify us as His people. Christians throughout history have responded to the Gospel with belief & baptism. For those who haven't been baptized yet, this message is an invitation to consider it's significance, and for those who have already been baptized, it's an encouragement to let your baptism remind you of the great work God has done in your life, and inspire you to live a life that pleases Him. 2023-08-2745 min
BridgePointe Christian ChurchA Heart of Sacrifice Our pride is the biggest threat to our love for God. When we imagine ourselves to be independent or self-sufficient, we push God away. In one of the final scenes of David's life, in the face of God's anger over sin, David seeks to find comfort and security in his own strength. God exposes this sin, which is costly to David and Israel. Our pride is costly for us and those around us, too. Jesus is the sacrifice that forgives that sin and protects us from the full consequence of it. 2023-08-2046 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchA Heart of Repentance How do we respond when confronted with our sin? None of us want to be defined by our worst and weakest moments. What really defines us is not those moments, but how we respond to them. David, who loved God with his whole heart, still deeply sinned against God. But in his love for God, he responded to that sin with humble repentance. For us, this is the way to move forward from our sin. When we repent of our sin, we find healing and grace in Jesus. 2023-08-1335 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchA Heart of Compassion David shows unexpected, undeserved kindness to someone who could attempt to compete with him for the throne. This is first an incredible picture of God's mercy toward us in Jesus, who welcomes the weak, the power, the powerless, and the disloyal to eat at the King's table. When we have received such love, we also ought to show compassion to those around us who are in need. 2023-08-0634 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchA Heart of Worship The presence of God is no ordinary thing. It deserves our reverence, awe, and worship. When we recognize that our sin could have kept us from the presence of God, we should be filled with joyful worship that God has given us His presence once again. 2023-07-3042 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchA Heart of Mercy How do we respond to people who hurt us or have it out for us? Do we look for every opportunity to get even? Or will we choose mercy and kindness, even when it is costly to us? David faced this decision on several occasions and showed mercy to the one who chose to be his enemy. When our hearts are full of love for God, His love flows through us even toward those who least deserve it. 2023-07-2329 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchA Heart of Prayer When we love God and desire to live for Him, we constantly need the wisdom, guidance, and peace of God that is only available to us through prayer. Because David loved God with his whole heart, he prayed to God about the difficult decisions he faced. Whatever decisions we face, large or small, should be approached with prayer to the God we love and trust. 2023-07-1636 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchA Heart of Faith The battle between David and Goliath isn't really about a little guy and a big giant. Instead, it's about a big challenge and an even bigger God. Faithfulness to God required David to do something far beyond his own ability. Faith is like that for us, too. Eventually, we'll encounter a challenge, a decision, or a change that is just too risky or costly for us. It's in those moments that we must trust in God and do what honors Him. 2023-07-0933 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchThe Love of My Heart When God chose a leader for His people, God cared only about their heart. Only David, of all people in Scripture, was described as a "man after God's own heart." It didn't matter that David wasn't strong, impressive, or experienced because he loved God first and most. We are tempted to evaluate ourselves based on things that people see--skills, strengths, successes, etc. God wants us to focus on what He sees-our hearts and how much we love Him. 2023-07-0243 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchThe King of My Heart This message will go live Sun, 6/25/23One of the core questions we face is what we will let rule over our hearts and lives. Through His kindness, power, and love, God has shown Himself to be a good and faithful King. But the temptation is strong to put ourselves or something else in that highest place. God wants to have our whole hearts and warns of what will happen when we give it to something else. As we start this series, we'll be challenged to let God be our King and see in David's...2023-06-2536 min
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BridgePointe Christian ChurchFinishing the Race We don't often think of what we want to be true of our lives at the end of them. But it is both healthy and helpful to gaze ahead to the end of our days to consider what is most important to us. For Paul, he found peace and contentment in being faithful to the end. Each of us have a unique part in the story of the Gospel. We can't control what part God gives us, but we can control what we do with that part. Each of us has the same opportunity to be faithful to the...2023-06-1141 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchCompleting the Work Jesus sent his disciples out as His witnesses to the ends of the earth. 30 years later, Rome is evangelized and the Gospel has outposts across the entire ancient world. This happened through ordinary people who were empowered by the Spirit and obedient to God, one step at a time. Our cumulative obedience will result in a Gospel harvest that will far exceed our greatest imaginations. 2023-06-0439 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchMaking Every Opportunity Count Paul had a deep desire to take the Gospel to Rome. He was focused on that, while not missing the Gospel opportunities right in front of him. Likewise, we should have a vision for who we want to see impacted by the Gospel and commit to sharing it with them. And at the same time, be open to unexpected opportunities God gives to share the Gospel along the way. 2023-05-2836 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchThe Testimony of My Life In our culture, it is common for people to judge harshly those who follow Jesus. Our character and reputation matter. If our lives were on trial, what would be revealed about the Gospel? It is the simple, quiet acts of faith that we choose day-by-day that result in a life that is blameless and faithful in the end. 2023-05-2142 min
BridgePointe Christian ChurchElizabeth's Faithfulness Elizabeth provides an example of faithfulness to God. Her story invites us to be faithful, when life is full of disappointment, when life is full of delight and when others are full of doubt. When our lives are marked by the same kind of faithfulness, the Gospel will take ahold of us and come into the world through us. 2023-05-1434 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchGod's Purpose for Your Pain God is sovereign. He is working for our good and the advance of the Gospel. He can use whatever we are going through to draw us closer to Him and provide unexpected opportunities for people to see and hear the Gospel through us. God is always with us and we need to listen for His voice so we can see how He is working even when it's hard. 2023-05-0737 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchCan I Get a Witness? When following Jesus is difficult or costly, it is helpful to go back to the love you felt from Him at first. Remembering and retelling God's first work in our lives keeps our faith fresh and invites others to find life in Jesus as we have. When we share our story respectfully, honestly, and humbly, people can see the power of the Gospel through us in a way that draws them to Jesus. 2023-04-3039 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchHere Comes Trouble No one can be faithful to Jesus without personal sacrifice. Jesus modeled it and told His disciples to expect the same. Choosing faithfulness to Jesus and His mission will bring us closer to opposition and sacrifice. It will also bring us closer to Jesus, who suffered in every way. To remain faithful to the end, we must be prepared for the cost of following Jesus. 2023-04-2344 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchFaithful to the Finish This is the first message in the third part of our study of Acts. We look back at the book of Acts and see that Jesus sends His people to be His witnesses by the power of the Holy Spirit. The opposition we experience will test our devotion to Jesus and our dedication to His work. By the power of the Spirit, we can resolve to be faithful to God until the very end of our lives. 2023-04-1641 min
BridgePointe Christian ChurchWhat a Difference a Day Makes! 2023-04-0940 min
BridgePointe Christian ChurchSilence We have a discomfort with silence. We feel it in conversation, when we are with people, even when we are alone. We fill every empty space with noise--music, podcasts, shows. Even when there's not noise, we're usually plugged into some technology that is still bombarding our minds. The result is that we are anxious, distracted, and disconnected from ourselves. Our minds, hearts and souls need silence to recover from this noisy world. When we allow for silence in our lives, we find that we learn to listen better to ourselves and to the Spirit who is always with us. 2023-04-0241 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchSlowing Down Have you ever noticed that Jesus never seemed to be in a hurry? He never seemed stressed or anxious. In a world dominated by hurry, stress, and anxiety, wouldn't you love to know His secret? Jesus exerted control over His life and always lived with margin--empty space--in life. We fill every space on our calendar with busyness. And the result is that we're more stressed than ever. We need to learn from Jesus that less hurry is more peace. 2023-03-2635 min
BridgePointe Christian ChurchSunday, March 19th In this special service, BridgePointe commemorates its tenth birthday by celebrating what God has done among us and looking to future. 2023-03-1951 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchSunday, March 19th In this special service, BridgePointe commemorates its tenth birthday by celebrating what God has done among us and looking to future. 2023-03-1951 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchSabbath Work, both within and beyond our home, takes up a huge part of our lives. The satisfaction of it is part of the blessing of God. The fatigue and frustration of it are part of the curse of sin. Most of us have a love/hate relationship with work. We instictively know that there isn't much joy in life if work is all we do. Yet, it can be so hard to get out of the endless cycle of more to be done. Jesus offers us an alternative--the practice of Sabbath, which creates space for rest, delight, and worship. 2023-03-1243 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchMornings The start of our day sets the tone for our day. If we want our days to be filled with the strength and peace of the Holy Spirit, we need to start our days by spending time with the Holy Spirit. The simple practice of waking up 15-30 minutes earlier can create the space we need to spend time with God. And while that means less sleep for your body, it also means more strength for your soul, which is what you really need to make it through your day. 2023-03-0544 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchFasting God created us to eat and to delight in eating. Food and drink are part of survival and celebration. They are beautiful parts of our lives. Therefore, choosing not to eat when you could is a signifcant act of self-control and sacrifice. For this reason, fasting has been an expression of spiritual devotion throughout history and across many cultures. Jesus did it and taught His disciples to do so because it brings our focus onto what we need more than food--the presence of God. 2023-02-2652 min
BridgePointe Christian ChurchSearch & Rescue Jesus established His church to advance against the evil one and bring spiritual freedom to those who were once captive. The mission of the church is to lead people to Jesus, in whom they experience the life and freedom they desperately need. We can be assured that we will face opposition from the spiritual forces of evil. The church wages war through prayer in the power of God. And we know that, in the end, God gives victory to those in Christ Jesus. 2023-02-1946 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchThe Bride The church is given an outward mission to spread the light of Jesus in this dark world. The light belongs to God, but He has given it to us to bring into this world. The light is seen through us in our words and actions, when we bring the Kingdom of Jesus and the beauty of His rule to the world around us. We do this in countless and often ordinary ways, as we bring heaven to earth. 2023-02-1235 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchThe Beacon The church is given an outward mission to spread the light of Jesus in this dark world. The light belongs to God, but He has given it to us to bring into this world. The light is seen through us in our words and actions, when we bring the Kingdom of Jesus and the beauty of His rule to the world around us. We do this in countless and often ordinary ways, as we bring heaven to earth. 2023-02-0544 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchThe Flock The metaphor a shepherd and flock runs throughout Scripture to describe the relationship between God and His people. Jesus applies that directly to Himself in John 10. This picture reveals much about the love and tenderness of Jesus, as well as our total dependence on Him. The more time we spend with Him, the more we'll love, trust, and follow Him. 2023-01-2939 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchThe Body We know that a body can only be healthy when each part does what it's intended to do. The same is true with the church. Each person who belongs to Jesus has been gifted and entrusted to be a functioning part of Christ's body. Those who are part of the body must learn what their part is and choose to do it, even when it's hard, for the spiritual vitality of the whole body. 2023-01-2240 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchFamily Scripture is full of imagery that depicts the church as a spiritual family--God is the Father, we are brothers and sisters, and we have been adopted into one beautiful and messy family. Since the beginning, there have been challenges to the unity and love that should characterize this family. For the church to be a family, our love for Jesus must result in love for one another that transcends anything that could divide us. 2023-01-1549 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchTemple Before Jesus, the Temple was the place where people experienced the presence of God. As a result of the sacrifice of Jesus, the Spirit of God dwells in those who believe. While each believer possesses the Holy Spirit, we experience the presence of God in a very special way when we gather together, for only together are we the temple where the Spirit dwells. Our hearts long for God's presence and this should compel us to prioritize and prepare for worship with our church 2023-01-0844 min
BridgePointe Christian ChurchCost of Hope Real hope has to last. It can't be for only a short time. Therefore, God's promises must meet our deepest and forever need in order to provide real, lasting hope. One of Isaiah's prophecies describes how God's servant will become the sacrifice that takes away the sin of the world. In vivid detail, God explains that this King will take the punishment our sin deserves so that we can receive the reward His righteousness deserves. This reconciles us to God and gives us hope forever. 2022-12-1844 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchReality of Hope The Promised King will only bring hope to hurting people if He is able to change their reality on earth and in heaven. Isaiah describes the ways that the brokenness of this world will be healed, the wrong things made right, by the One whom God sends to save His people. The Promised King will bring justice, comfort, freedom, and beauty. He will establish a new reality of healing and hope for those who belong to Him. It is also the expectation that people who belong to that Kingdom will become agents of healing in this world that remains...2022-12-1150 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchArrival of Hope Isaiah gives beautiful descriptions of the one whom God will send to bring "the light into the darkness." This One, whom the Jews called Messiah, would be from the line of David and would become the good and perfect King that God had promised for His people. With His authority, this Forever King would establish a kingdom–a new reality–that would never end. This King is the ultimate hope for anyone living in darkness. 2022-12-0438 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchReady for Hope In the book of Isaiah, we see the people of Israel desperately in need of a message of hope. Just like them, we need a message of hope here and now as well. In this prophecy in Isaiah, God is sending hope in Jesus, but people must be prepared so that the receive Him as the promised hope of God. This prophecy describes how God will prepare people for Jesus through the ministry of a "forerunner," John the Baptist. 2022-11-2740 min
BridgePointe Christian ChurchThe King's Passion Every king has a cause--the advance of the kingdom. Jesus began His ministry by announcing that the Kingdom of God had arrived. He revealed that Kingdom through His life and established it through His death and resurrection. That was just the beginning. Jesus then entrusted the advance of His Kingdom to His disciples. All olf our lives should be dedicated to this cause. All of the King's resources should be used for it. If all we have is His, we should begin to think that all of it is available for His mission. 2022-11-2041 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchThe King's Reflection The heart of the Gospel is the generosity of God. Maybe more than almost anything else, God is witnessed through His undeserved and sacrificial kindness to us. We are made in God's image, which means we are created to be generous people. Even more, disciples of Jesus should embody the nature of the Gospel through our generous lives. In a world that find dissatisfaction in the accumulation of wealth, the generosity of God's people can be beautifully compelling. 2022-11-1342 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchThe King's Portion Jesus is the King of all things. Everything in this world is under His authority. He distribute as He desires. Therefore, whatever we have is the portion the King has chosen for us. From what Jesus has given us, He expects us to return a portion to Him. This cultivates gratitude, trust, and devotion to our King. Throughout Scripture, the "king's portion" was 10%. As we live in the covenant of grace rather than law, this becomes the starting point of devotion to Jesus in this area of our lives. 2022-11-0652 min
BridgePointe Christian ChurchBe Faithful to the End For the people of God, this world often doesn't feel like home. It can cause us to wonder how much longer we'll have to endure. It can even make us question whether or not it's worth it to stay faithful to God. Daniel is given a glimpse of the end of all things. Through those visions, God assures every generation of His people that we have a reasno to place our hope in Jesus. Those who are faithful will floursih with Him forever. There is a stark contrast between the ways of God and the ways of...2022-10-3053 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchEndure Adversity It is really complicated to live as Americans and Christians. Some see these terms as a contradiction, while others think they're the same thing. Daniel models how to be a good citizen without compromising the integrity of his faith. If we follow his example, we'll be known first and most for our devotion to Christ. Beyond that, people will simply see the beauty of our quiet and peaceful lives. There is a stark contrast between the ways of God and the ways of the world. The greater the divergence, the more difficult it is for people to...2022-10-2334 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchBalance Your Scales Our lives are so brief, but we get to choose each day how we spend them. While culture teaches us to live for today, Scripture urges us to live for the Day that is coming. One day, all people will stand before the Lord and give an account of their lives. This great and final day should shape how we live every day leading up to it. We can either spend our lives building our own kingdom or getting prepared for the Kingdom that will never end. There is a stark contrast between the ways of God...2022-10-1651 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchRepent of Your Pride Our culture repeats and reinforces the message that we are the sovereign and supreme being in our lives. Everything becomes about our "kingdom"--our happiness, our fulfillment, and our desires. That perspective cuts God out and puts us at the center. Life will never work like that. Like Nebuchadnezzar, we have the decision to repent of our pride and recognize God's greatness or suffer the undoing of the life we've built apart from God. There is a stark contrast between the ways of God and the ways of the world. The greater the divergence, the more difficult...2022-10-0946 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchDon't Bow Down We live in a culture that demands our allegiance to its values, ideology, and objects of worship. There is a cost to giving Jesus our full allegiance, but it is only in that posture of devotion that we find salvation from the only thing that can harm us forever--sin and its consequences. (Matthew 10:28) 2022-10-0255 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchChoose Hope As followers of Jesus, we will inevitably feel the pressure of the culture around us. We'll be put in difficult spots when we don't know what to say or how to respond. Rather than responding with the weapons of this world--defensiveness, outrage, or distance--our response should be characterized by prayer, and the wisdom that flows from it. Only then will we be effective at pointing to God, even in the pressure moments we face. Because of the unseen forces within our world, culture is not a neutral or passive influence. It is constantly applying pressure to move...2022-09-2545 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchBe Different People who belong to Jesus are supposed to be distinct. If we think, speak, and live like everyone else, it looks like Jesus makes no difference for us. Daniel provides a powerful example of how to be faithfully distinct in the midst of a culture that is moving away from God. There is a stark contrast between the ways of God and the ways of the world. The greater the divergence, the more difficult it is for people to live faithfully for God. The book of Daniel provides a story of a young man who remained faithful...2022-09-1838 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchPrevent Identity Theft Because of the unseen forces within our world, culture is not a neutral or passive influence. It is constantly applying pressure to move away from God. In order to be faithful, we must acknowledge, identify, and overcome the cultural influences that move us away from God.There is a stark contrast between the ways of God and the ways of the world. The greater the divergence, the more difficult it is for people to live faithfully for God. The book of Daniel provides a story of a young man who remained faithful to God in the midst...2022-09-1151 min
BridgePointe Christian ChurchWith Great Patience When we understand that people move toward Jesus one step at a time, we must accept that the journey might take a little longer than we expected. We need to be people of patience, who are committed to steady influence over the long haul. With patience, we are people who are prayerful, present, and purposeful in the lives of the people around us. And over a lifetime, we'll be blessed to help many people find their way back to God, one step at a time. 2022-09-0444 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchThrough Mighty Acts of God Sometimes, God does supernatural things that prove His existence and demonstrate His goodness. Historically and globally, these miraculous events have caused people to take big steps toward. That can still be true today. We need God to do what only He can do to turn people back to Himself. Why doesn't it happen much here and now? It probably isn't a lack of willingness on God's part, but a lack of faith on ours. 2022-08-2848 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchThrough my Words When you know someone well, you trust what they say. Their words impact how you think and what you're willing to try. Within our relationships, our words can help people to take steps toward Jesus. Sometimes this happens in really significant ways when we have an opportunity to tell our story or share our faith. But most often, it happens in subtle ways when our words demonstrate the kindness, truth, and love of Jesus. 2022-08-2147 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchThrough my Actions When helping people move toward Jesus, our actions make a world of difference. What we do and how we live are often the first thing people notice about us. When we show hospitality, kindness, service, and generosity to people in the name of Jesus, it moves them closer to Him. 2022-08-1447 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchOne Step at a Time Disciples of Jesus bring others to Jesus. We should want nothing more for the people close to us. But it can feel so intimidating or overwhelming to get them to Jesus. Leading people to Jesus can feel a lot more manageable when it happens one small step at a time. When you think of it like this, just about everything you do can move someone just a little closer to Jesus. 2022-08-0744 min
BridgePointe Christian ChurchI was in darkness John's Gospel tells very personal stories of people who were changed when they met Jesus. These men and women came from very different backgrounds but were all changed in powerful ways when they met Jesus. This message is about a man who has been blind from birth. Jesus came into his life unexpectedly and is made the center of a debate about the curse of sin. Jesus heals the man. Jesus performs this miracle as a lesson about his power to overcome spiritual darknes--Jesus came into the world to bring light into the darkness and to bring sight to...2022-07-2441 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchI was thirsty John's Gospel tells very personal stories of people who were changed when they met Jesus. These men and women came from very different backgrounds but were all changed in powerful ways when they met Jesus. Every disciple has a story to tell and this story talks about how this broken world had left this woman thirsty in more than one way. Her circumstances are almost certainly a result of the sin of others against her. Searching for security, identity, and love, she bounced from one broken relationship to another, always coming up empty. Jesus bipasses barriers of gender, race...2022-07-1753 min
BridgePointe Christian ChurchOnly Jesus The message of the Gospel is that we can have a relationship with God through faith in Jesus alone.Is Jesus the only way to get into the Kingdom? What stipulations, complexities and other things have we added to the good news of Jesus? After Gentiles of Antioch became Christians, some wanted to force them to also become Jews. This demanded people to subscribe to Jewish religion in addition to a Christian relationship. But the Jerusalem Council determined that faith in Jesus and a life that pleases God was enough. Today we look at...2021-06-2737 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchOnly Jesus The message of the Gospel is that we can have a relationship with God through faith in Jesus alone.Is Jesus the only way to get into the Kingdom? What stipulations, complexities and other things have we added to the good news of Jesus? After Gentiles of Antioch became Christians, some wanted to force them to also become Jews. This demanded people to subscribe to Jewish religion in addition to a Christian relationship. But the Jerusalem Council determined that faith in Jesus and a life that pleases God was enough. Today we look at...2021-06-2737 min
BridgePointe Christian ChurchThe Whole Body Hurts In light of recent events and an outcry of injustice, brokenness, and pain in our nation, BridgePointe made space to cry out to God in prayer and worship. In his message, Jared looks to the Gospel to find unity and points to the source of our healing and change. 2020-06-071h 02BridgePointe Christian ChurchThe Whole Body Hurts In light of recent events and an outcry of injustice, brokenness, and pain in our nation, BridgePointe made space to cry out to God in prayer and worship. In his message, Jared looks to the Gospel to find unity and points to the source of our healing and change. 2020-06-071h 02
BridgePointe Christian ChurchEaster Together Service This is a full recording of BridgePointe's Easter Together service at East Providence High School. The message starts at 24:30. Everything we believe is held together by Jesus. Our faith begins with the question, "Who is Jesus?" The answer to that question determines everything else about what we believe and how we should live. 2019-04-211h 13BridgePointe Christian ChurchEaster Together Service This is a full recording of BridgePointe's Easter Together service at East Providence High School. The message starts at 24:30. Everything we believe is held together by Jesus. Our faith begins with the question, "Who is Jesus?" The answer to that question determines everything else about what we believe and how we should live. 2019-04-211h 13
BridgePointe Christian ChurchGospel Fruit Paul asks for prayer so that he may be effective in proclaiming Jesus and then he urges the Colossian Christians to seize every opportunity to share their faith. Finally, the letter ends with a list of people who have found their place in the Gospel work of Jesus. This message include video greetings from extended BridgePointe family. 2018-11-2539 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchGospel Fruit Paul asks for prayer so that he may be effective in proclaiming Jesus and then he urges the Colossian Christians to seize every opportunity to share their faith. Finally, the letter ends with a list of people who have found their place in the Gospel work of Jesus. This message include video greetings from extended BridgePointe family. 2018-11-2539 min
BridgePointe Christian ChurchGather Since the beginning of the church, Christians have gathered weekly as a sign of their unity and their commitment to Jesus. It is still the best representation of the values that define the Christian community. It is also the best way for someone to be introduced to the church. The weekly gathering best accomplishes its purpose when partners are committed to it. 2018-09-1634 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchGather Since the beginning of the church, Christians have gathered weekly as a sign of their unity and their commitment to Jesus. It is still the best representation of the values that define the Christian community. It is also the best way for someone to be introduced to the church. The weekly gathering best accomplishes its purpose when partners are committed to it. 2018-09-1634 min
BridgePointe Christian ChurchWe Are the Church The church is not a location, a building, or a time of the week. Church is people and BridgePointe is a community of authentic, diverse, and imperfect people who are united by faith in Jesus. As BridgePointe opened its door for the first Sunday at 855 Waterman Ave., this message revisits the mission that BridgePointe has held onto since first opening its doors in 2013. 2017-07-0229 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchWe Are the Church The church is not a location, a building, or a time of the week. Church is people and BridgePointe is a community of authentic, diverse, and imperfect people who are united by faith in Jesus. As BridgePointe opened its door for the first Sunday at 855 Waterman Ave., this message revisits the mission that BridgePointe has held onto since first opening its doors in 2013. 2017-07-0229 min
BridgePointe Christian ChurchFinish the Race The last message in the series coincided with the celebration of BridgePointe's 4th birthday. In Finish the Race, we look at one of the last letters Paul wrote to Timothy. In this deeply personal letter, Paul gives Timothy his last instructions and reflects on his own race of faith. 2017-03-1241 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchFinish the Race The last message in the series coincided with the celebration of BridgePointe's 4th birthday. In Finish the Race, we look at one of the last letters Paul wrote to Timothy. In this deeply personal letter, Paul gives Timothy his last instructions and reflects on his own race of faith. 2017-03-1241 min
BridgePointe Christian ChurchHope for Christmas BridgePointe 2022 Christmas celebration. 1970-01-0127 minBridgePointe Christian ChurchHope for Christmas BridgePointe 2022 Christmas celebration. 1970-01-0127 min