West Bridge Church Sermons

The resurrection of Jesus fills us with inexpressible joy, even in suffering, and we can cannonball into a reservoir of joy knowing this truth!

Enough time, enough money, enough patience, enough strength... Jesus gives us a promise in John 6 to treasure as we look to the future and encounter doubts or worry about having what we need. We know that Christ is always enough and leaves us with a promise to calm our anxious hearts.

Life can be overwhelming, can’t it? Maybe it’s uncertainty about the future, the difficulty of loss, or the stress of not knowing how you'll make it. Anxiety is everywhere—and if you’re feeling it, you’re not alone. This week we learn the first of three PROMISES, out of John 10, that can be encouragement during these uncertain times.

This week we're in Psalm 51 as we learn how much joy there is in confessing our sin and making our hearts right with God. When we have pure hearts we can see all the good God has to offer.

Life is hard.We experience all kinds of things that make it difficult to 'keep on keeping on'. But if God is for us, who can be against us?This week we finish up Romans 8 with the last 8 verses. It is full of encouragement to remember we are MORE than conquerors!

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 God loves YOU and wants you to draw near to Him. This week we're in Romans 8:28-30 to see how we can be transformed by our suffering. There IS purpose in our suffering and we can have HOPE in knowing Him!

Romans 8:18 - I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us! We are all waiting eagerly for the good day coming and hold on to this promise as we live this earthly life. We hope you are encouraged by this week's message!

We will be in Romans 8 to look at another joy-sparking aspect of our salvation. We are reminded that when we received his Spirit we became His children and can cry out Abba, Father!

Romans 8 is packed full of truth! This week we'll dive in to the first 13 verses to see how our sin affects us & what we can do to put that to death so we can live alive in Christ!

We do good works because of what God did for us, we don't have to earn God's grace by doing good works. This week we learn how our faith is a gift and why we should live with joyful devotion to our God!

Our message series on Heaven wraps up with this message! We'll look at some of Jesus' final words to us as we think about our future with Him. In addition, we've had some great questions about heaven submitted and we'll look at what the Bible has to say about them. Here's just a few of the questions we'll look at: Will we know each other in heaven?Will we be married? If someone completes suicide, will they be in heaven?Is there free will in heaven?

This week, we'll learn what the scriptures say Heaven will be like, and what we'll do once we get there! We hope you'll be encouraged and excited about our future together!

This week we look at what Jesus promised the disciples in the midst of their pain to redirect their thoughts & bring them joy. We think you'll experience the same thing, as God's word is applied to your life!

We thrive in relationship. God has given it to us, called us to it, and gives us what we need to keep them going! Paul and Timothy give us great insight into what friendship in motion looks like - we'll be in 2 Timothy 4 for this week's message."But the Lord stood at my side and gave me strength, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it. And I was delivered from the lion’s mouth." 2 Timothy 4:17

On hearing this, Jesus said, "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. But go and learn what this means: 'I desire mercy, not sacrifice.' For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners." Matthew 9:12-13Jesus showed us what it looks like to live out love in motion. In this week's message we'll see how we can be more authentic and approachable followers of Jesus!

This Sunday we're in the next several verses in Romans 12 looking to see how we can be others-focused and open our hearts and homes to those around us. "Share with the Lord's people who are in need. Practice hospitality." Romans 12:13

We're starting the new year off right, desiring to become more like Jesus! We'll be in Romans 12 and learning 3 practical tools to implement daily to make our year the best one yet.

Lasting joy is found with Jesus. He was born on that special day and placed in a manger and then he bore our sin and shame on the cross. There are 3 truths out of Isaiah 11 & 12 we can trust to anchor our joy. We'll be hearing what those are and how we can experience this joy each and every day.

"When they saw the star they were OVERJOYED!" The wise men were filled with joy, followed the star and they made their way to the Messiah, giving him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. This week we will be reminded of the joy of the wise men in the story in Matthew 2.

The wonder of Jesus' birth never gets old! The angels sang a song that sparked JOY in all who heard, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!" We will be in Luke 2 for this week's message.

In the moments between God's promise and His provision, this song of Zechariah's will help us wait with joy as we look forward to the good God has in store for us!

As we jump into Luke chapter 1 we see a song of Mary that encourages us to praise the Lord with every part of our being! Let's focus our hearts towards Mary's example with the hope that God fulfills His plan and keeps His promises. God did great things for Mary and He has been and is doing great things for you, too.

Every Sunday is an opportunity to bring our gratitude to the Lord through worship, but THIS Sunday is an extra special day! As we wrap up the book of Philippians, we'll witness the generosity of the church at Philippi through Paul's account and let that inspire our own generosity.

Every Sunday is an opportunity to bring our gratitude to the Lord through worship, but THIS Sunday is an extra special day! As we wrap up the book of Philippians, we'll witness the generosity of the church at Philippi through Paul's account and let that inspire our own generosity.

Have you ever felt like living the Christian life has gotten cumbersome, in trying to focus on certain aspects or make sure you're doing the 'right things'? Paul reminds us in Philippians 3 to focus on THIS one thing. Be encouraged to embrace the sweet simplicity of focusing our eyes on the ONE THING that matters most!

This week we look at how we can have JOY even through those really difficult times in life. As Paul writes in Philippians 3, how can we truly 'rejoice in the Lord'? Psalm 16:8-11 will encourage us to keep our eyes always on the Lord, so that we will not be shaken, even when the earth around us seems to shake.

This week we look at how we can have JOY even through those really difficult times in life. As Paul writes in Philippians 3, how can we truly 'rejoice in the Lord'? Psalm 16:8-11 will encourage us to keep our eyes always on the Lord, so that we will not be shaken, even when the earth around us seems to shake.

In the second half of chapter 2, Paul gives us 2 human examples with Christlike qualities to develop in our own lives. We can't wait to consider along with you, how God may want to continue to develop these qualities in us, together.

How do we navigate the divisive political arena as followers of Christ? This message will encourage us as Christ-followers to be 'salt & light' as we live our lives for HIM. We'll be equipped with some practical steps we can take, nearing election day and beyond!

How do we navigate the divisive political arena as followers of Christ? This message will encourage us as Christ-followers to be 'salt & light' as we live our lives for HIM. We'll be equipped with some practical steps we can take, nearing election day and beyond!

If you ever feel 'stuck' in your walk with the Lord, this passage from Philippians 2.12-18 will help us use some tools to gauge our growth. We'll tackle 3 specific ways the Lord changes us more into His likeness and experience the JOY of transformation!

If you ever feel 'stuck' in your walk with the Lord, this passage from Philippians 2.12-18 will help us use some tools to gauge our growth. We'll tackle 3 specific ways the Lord changes us more into His likeness and experience the JOY of transformation!

We're moving to Chapter 2 of Philippians and looking at how we can live a life worthy of the gospel of Christ in the realm of our relationships. We'll see how our JOY can spread to those around us as we fix our eyes on Christ!

The truth we find in Philippians 1:27-30 is JOY-SPARKING truth for our lives! Paul helps us return to an essential of being a disciple of Jesus Christ, and reminds us that as we treasure HIM, it's sure to spark some major JOY in our lives.

The truth we find in Philippians 1:27-30 is JOY-SPARKING truth for our lives! Paul helps us return to an essential of being a disciple of Jesus Christ, and reminds us that as we treasure HIM, it's sure to spark some major JOY in our lives.

Joy in our lives is a project. And like most projects, they never quite go like you'd expect. They take longer than you'd hope and sometimes you come away learning something you didn't know at the beginning. This week we take a look at the second half of chapter 1 in Philippians. Paul is writing from an unexpected place and he leaves us with 4 opportunities to consider for our lives.

This week's message takes us through Paul's letter to the Philippians. We will start unpacking the joy of living in a Christ-centered community and as we gather, we pray it ignites joy in your own soul - for one another and for our Lord!

It is our official reveal of the new theme of the 24.25 Ministry Year! We can't wait to head into the next year following Christ together!

"The only constant in life is change." Have you heard this quote before? While we know the truth of who our God is never changes, it's also very true that life on this earth is full of change and transitions! In our final message of the family series, we'll see some practical guidelines to help us navigate transitions in life and in our family as we move from one season to another, holding on to the unchangeable truth of our God.

Within the context of a family, we get to experiences all kinds of joy together! We're also guaranteed to face some storms together. This week's Family Essential helps us be prepared to be 'storm-ready'! When we focus on this essential in the calm, we'll be prepped and ready to weather the storm together!

Within the context of a family, we get to experiences all kinds of joy together! We're also guaranteed to face some storms together. This week's Family Essential helps us be prepared to be 'storm-ready'! When we focus on this essential in the calm, we'll be prepped and ready to weather the storm together!

This week, we start pulling out the tools to execute the plans for our Family Essentials series. This week's 'family essential' will be life-giving and we learn just where to find it!

Our first week of Family Essentials, our new family series! We will be talking about one of the foundational pieces of who we have been created to be, specifically as those made in God's image. God provides us with beautiful clarity in His word, as we embrace our God-given identities and trust in His design for our lives.

1 Peter chapter 5 is packed with practical tips to help us shepherd those around us, fulfilling God's call to be disciples of Jesus Christ. Even more than the practical pointers, w see the heart of Peter towards his own Rabbi. We are encouraged to evaluate our own hearts so that we can be disciples that are THRIVING and ready to disciple others, following in the footsteps of our Rabbi, too!

Living as a thriving disciple doesn't always mean things will be going smoothly. In fact, we're told there will be suffering at times. 1 Peter 4.12-19 equips us with a right response when we might suffer for Christ's sake...and gives us encouragement and reminders of why it's ALWAYS worth it to continue as a disciple of our faithful Creator!

Living as a thriving disciple doesn't always mean things will be going smoothly. In fact, we're told there will be suffering at times. 1 Peter 4.12-19 equips us with a right response when we might suffer for Christ's sake...and gives us encouragement and reminders of why it's ALWAYS worth it to continue as a disciple of our faithful Creator!

In 1 Peter 4, we take a closer look at how we can live as disciples in light of both the past AND the future! We can LIVE READY for what God calls us to, knowing it is always worth it - as we live for HIM!

This week we receive some coaching from Peter to prepare us to be a witness when it's HARD. We cover 3 checks to get us ready for the moments when the heat is on and the opportunity is primed up to be a witness for Christ! Join us for a time of worship to fill your hope tank, that it might overflow to those around you!

1 Peter 3 begins with a picture that depicts the beauty of a Christ-centered home. While our culture tries to tell us what makes a happy home, the beauty of God's design will always provide the ground work for THRIVING followers of Christ! Be encouraged - whatever your current home life is like - that creating a Jesus-focused home is possible as He pours out his perfect grace through imperfect people!

Even as a disciple that is thriving, there will be days when evil hits in the form of a relational hurt. How do we respond? Our text from the latter part of 1 Peter 2 lays out instructions for us to live out our calling as a faithful follower of Christ, even through a relational hurt. If you've ever been in an argument, had personal conflict or been hurt by someone...this is for you! (ie - every human this side of heaven) We'll look to the cross for our hope in our fallen world!

This week's message comes from 1 Peter 2 and reminds us of the sweet simplicity of who we are in Christ! As we remember who we are, it leads us to this natural overflow from a heart secure in our identity!