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In this episode of The Interludes Podcast, Val "The Voice" Johnson continues to kick off her 9th season, featuring a returning guest and friend to the show, Cresenda Jones, alongside minister Kevin Holland. As organizers of the upcoming Jesus and Justice: Christians Seeking Justice conference, happening Saturday, October 5th, 2024 at Bridgepoint Church in Atlanta, Georgia, they share insights into how this powerful event is coming together. With the date quickly approaching, the entire weekend is focused on helping Christians understand how to represent Christ in a godly manner while standing firm for justice. Recorded live earlier this month, Val 'The Voice' Johnson brings a passionate discussion on faith and justice, and she looks forward to highlighting more podcast episodes that celebrate her faith in meaningful ways. Tune in for details on how Cresenda and Kevin have been working behind the scenes to make this gathering a transformative experience for believers. For more information about the "Jesus and Justice II" Conference, visit their Eventbrite website. If you cannot join us in person, please register for an online ticket, as the event will be live streamed and available for future viewing! #JesusAndJustice2024 #FaithAndJustice #ChristianConference #JusticeForBelievers #ChristianFaith #GodlyJustice #FaithInAction #ChristiansSeekingJustice #FaithAndActivism #InterludesPodcast #ValTheVoiceJohnson #CrescendaJones #KevinHolland #AtlantaConference #BridgepointChurch #PodcastSeason9 #JesusAndJustice #FaithJourney "A DJ Saved My Life" is the new eBook by Val "The Voice" Johnson. The debut book features a heartfelt tribute to the healing power of music and the therapeutic potential of podcasting, all with the ABCs of podcasting rolled into one. Pick up an eBook copy right here: https://purelighthousemedia.net/
In this passionate weekly update from Bridgepoint Church, Cam, the student pastor, welcomes attendees and announces the upcoming summer camp. He then delves into Acts 16, focusing on Paul and Silas' imprisonment and their unwavering faith amidst adversity. Despite being beaten and jailed unjustly, Paul and Silas choose to worship and pray, leading to a miraculous event that impacts their jailer profoundly. Cam emphasizes the lesson of continuing to share the gospel and show love even in the midst of life's toughest challenges, inspiring listeners to persevere and trust in God's unchanging power and love.Questions for Reflection:* How does the story of Paul and Silas in Acts 16 encourage you to share Jesus in difficult circumstances?* What can we learn from their example of worshiping God in adversity?* Have you experienced a situation where your faith was tested? How did you respond?* Reflect on a time when you felt God's presence even in challenging times.* How does the gospel remain unchanged and relevant today, despite cultural and societal shifts?* What inner strengths can we draw upon when facing hardships, similar to Paul and Silas in prison?* How can we show love and kindness to others, even when facing personal struggles?* What lessons can we learn from the jailer's conversion about God's transformative power?* How can we cultivate a deeper faith that remains steadfast during difficult seasons?* In what ways can we actively share the message of Jesus with those around us, regardless of our circumstances?
A message about money and the church. The temptation is always to pass over these, but if God has something to say about how we use money (and it's good!!) then don't we want to know? In this message, Tyler reminds us that one of our values at BridgePoint Church is 'we get to give'. We don't have to, we aren't obligated or coerced, we get to. And in so doing, we unlock a blessing from God that He desires for us. God wants us to have the Kingdom, what a blessing, but where your treasure is your heart will be also.Questions for Reflection:• If money is the metric of what our heart's trust, what do you trust the most?• What are the next steps you can take to laying down the anxiety, and experiencing the peace and blessing from God, as it relates to money?
On this episode, you will hear a short testimonial from a counseling client, Matthew Pieters, Lead Pastor at BridgePoint Church in Indiana, on how ServingLeaders helped him navigate through a difficult season under toxic leadership.
Pastor Lance Faulkner from Bridgepoint Church speaks at our Bold Conference on how to live a life of breakthrough and experience God's best in our future.
"Faith Killers" - Week 5: "Ignorance"To find out more about BridgePoint Church, located in Gloucester, Virginia, led by Pastor Robert McTurnal, visit us online at:https://bridgepoint.church
"Faith Killers" - Week 4: "Fear"To find out more about BridgePoint Church, located in Gloucester, Virginia, led by Pastor Robert McTurnal, visit us online at:https://bridgepoint.church
"Faith Killers" - Week 3: "Disobedience"To find out more about BridgePoint Church, located in Gloucester, Virginia, led by Pastor Robert McTurnal, visit us online at:https://bridgepoint.church
"Faith Killers" - Week 2: "Pride"To find out more about BridgePoint Church, located in Gloucester, Virginia, led by Pastor Robert McTurnal, visit us online at:https://bridgepoint.church
If someone took a cross section of your life:○ Your time○ Your attitude○ Your actions● How would they end up defining “worship ofGOD” if all they had to go on was YOU?To find out more about BridgePoint Church, located in Gloucester, Virginia, led by Pastor Robert McTurnal, visit us online at:https://bridgepoint.church
To find out more about BridgePoint Church, located in Gloucester, Virginia, led by Pastor Robert McTurnal, visit us online at:https://bridgepoint.church
To find out more about BridgePoint Church, located in Gloucester, Virginia, led by Pastor Robert McTurnal, visit us online at:https://bridgepoint.church
To find out more about BridgePoint Church, located in Gloucester, Virginia, led by Pastor Robert McTurnal, visit us online at:https://bridgepoint.church
We’re a team, right? When one person struggles, we all struggle. When one triumphs,we all triumph.• We need that mentality• Intentional connection• Committed service• Confident expectation (Hope)So, we should• RESOLVEThe predetermined choice to act regardless of circumstance.Choose now to be INTENTIONALChoose now to be COMMITTEDChoose now to be ENGAGEDTo find out more about BridgePoint Church, located in Gloucester, Virginia, lead by Pastor Robert McTurnal, visit us online at:https://bridgepoint.church
1. Distraction is not the same as divine intervention2. Distraction is often the good keeping you from the essential3. Distraction enslaves an insecure heart4. Distraction entices an empty heart5. Distraction rules an unprioritized heart.To find out more about BridgePoint Church, located in Gloucester, Virginia, led by Pastor Robert McTurnal, visit us online at:https://bridgepoint.church
Church is not an event to be scheduled; Church is the family of Godliving life together.To find out more about BridgePoint Church, located in Gloucester, Virginia, led by Pastor Robert McTurnal, visit us online at:https://bridgepoint.church
Who will you share YOUR story with?To find out more about BridgePoint Church, located in Gloucester, Virginia, led by Pastor Robert McTurnal, visit us online at:https://bridgepoint.church
God’s VoiceNot a voice of defeatNot a voice of condemnationGod’s VoiceA voice of TRUTHA voice of HOPEA voice of PURPOSEWhat voices are YOU listening to?To find out more about BridgePoint Church, located in Gloucester, Virginia, lead by Pastor Robert McTurnal, visit us online at:https://bridgepoint.church
Prophet’s MessageTold over and over again throughout history -Tough times may be ahead…BUT THERE IS A LIGHT AT THE END OF THIS TUNNELThis season we celebrate the gift that Christ came to continually offer to you:Moment by momentDay by dayHOPEAre you living in light of that hope?To find out more about BridgePoint Church, located in Gloucester, Virginia, lead by Pastor Robert McTurnal, visit us online at:https://bridgepoint.church
We have a PROMISEJesus is coming back!Are we FAITHFUL to that Promise?Reality CheckDo we live in LIGHT of that Promise?Do we live EXPECTING that Promise?Do we live as a MEANS of that Promise?To find out more about BridgePoint Church, located in Gloucester, Virginia, led by Pastor Robert McTurnal, visit us online at:https://bridgepoint.church
In the body of Christ, we all have an important role to play. Things work better when we serve where we are gifted and wired to do so.What part will YOU play?To find out more about BridgePoint Church, located in Gloucester, Virginia, lead by Pastor Robert McTurnal, visit us online at:https://bridgepoint.church
To close our first My Local Nights event one of our My Local Team Leads, Courtney Gunsteens, sat down with Amy Willoughby from the Directional Leadership Team at Bridgepoint Church for a nitty gritty conversation about following Jesus as a young adult. This is a conversation you can't miss!
In Week 3 of our series: "Family Matters," we took a look at the topic of forgiveness and just how important a role it plays in the unity and health of the church body.To find out more about BridgePoint Church, located in Gloucester, Virginia, lead by Pastor Robert McTurnal, visit us online at:https://bridgepoint.church
"Family Matters: - Week 2: "Family Resemblance” (John 13:34-35)As Christians who are join heirs with Jesus. we should have a "family resemblance" to Him. The world should know us by how we love each over!To find out more about BridgePoint Church, located in Gloucester, Virginia, lead by Pastor Robert McTurnal, visit us online at:https://bridgepoint.church
In Week 1 of our series: "Family Matters," Pastor Robert discussed "Koinonia," or what we call "fellowship."Koinonia means: "Have a share in, give a share in."Fellowship is about truly investing in and with each other.When one struggles, we all struggle, when one player triumphs, we all triumph. We're a team!To find out more about BridgePoint Church, located in Gloucester, Virginia, lead by Pastor Robert McTurnal, visit us online at:https://bridgepoint.church
In our final week of our teaching series, "Going Places," we talk about God's call for us to take His Gospel to the ends of the Earth, and what that means for us as believers individually.To find out more about BridgePoint Church, located in Gloucester, Virginia, lead by Pastor Robert McTurnal, visit us online at:https://bridgepoint.church
In Week 5 of our teaching series, "Going Places," we see how Jesus modeled what it should look like when we are called to suffer, and how God can use our suffering for His glory.To find out more about BridgePoint Church, located in Gloucester, Virginia, lead by Pastor Robert McTurnal, visit us online at:https://bridgepoint.church
In Week 4 of our series, "Going Places," we take a look at the story of Jonah and discuss how God calls His followers to difficult conversations, places that are uncomfortable, and, ultimately, He calls us to reconcile with Him and with one another.To find out more about BridgePoint Church, located in Gloucester, Virginia, lead by Pastor Robert McTurnal, visit us online at:https://bridgepoint.church
So Far...Abram was CALLED TO the UNKNOWNJoshua was CALLED TO the IMPOSSIBLEToday, Daniel will be CALLED TO CONSISTENCYBackgroundDaniel was taken to Babylon as a teenagerWith his three friends, Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-Nego (aka - Rack, Shaq and Benny)While there, the four Hebrew boys are promoted to various levels of leadershipDaniel remains in leadership under the new Medo-Persian rule of DariusWhat we’ll seeGod's Call on DanielGovernor's PlanDaniel's ObedienceA King's PromiseGod’s CallDaniel was esteemed not simply because he had gifts and talents.Those gifts and talents were accentuated by his FAITHFULNESS to God!In the midst of exile and hardship, Daniel was called to CONSISTENCY in his faith.Governors’ PlanWe have talked about God's planRest assured, the world has a plan, as well!Governors tried to use Daniel's strength – his faith in the Lord – as a snare.They had a law passed that made expressions of "unaccepted" faith wrong.Violations carried with it heavy punishment.Daniel’s ObedienceHe didn't cower in fear.He didn't hide his faith.He did "as was his custom since early days"There was a problem.He took it to the LordOur ExampleWe need to take a minute and look at that.Daniel could have:HiddenPetitioned DariusResorted to politicsHe didn't. First stop – God's ThroneThat needs to be our "go-to" response.A King’s PromiseDarius knew Daniel and knew of his faithfulness to God.The king KNEW Daniel's God could save him..."Your God, Whom you continually serve, He will save you."That didn't stop him from worrying (verses 18-19)Nor did it prevent doubt "has your God...been able to deliver you?"We do that a lot!We know God CAN...We just doubt if God WILL!That doubt freezes us in our tracks.And prevents rest, consistency, and steps of faith.Conditions -Effective – EnergeticFervent – PassionateRighteous – in proper standing before God.That was DanielEnergetic, Passionate – Wouldn't you be energetic and passionate if YOU were asking God to save you from lions?Righteous - "...because I was found innocent before Him..."ResultGod gets the Glory!Daniel remained consistent through adversityGod delivered himGod receives the glory through it all!2-fold purpose of the Christian LifeGLORIFY GODLET OTHERS SEE IT!For usHow do we know if there is consistency in our lives?Remove Sunday morning from our schedule"Does my life look any different than that of my unbelieving friends, co-workers, classmates?"My words, actions, attitudes?"What do I do first when confronted with Crisis/Hardship?"Signposts for usInviting friends, neighbors, co-workers to churchGo to God with prayers and supplicationsStopping crude/profane talk at lunchStanding up for the Lord in the face of ridiculePersonal study/devotional time in the Morning/EveningGod Calls Us to a CONSISTENT WALKHow consistent is yours?To find out more about BridgePoint Church, located in Gloucester, Virginia, lead by Pastor Robert McTurnal, visit us online at:https://bridgepoint.church
Last WeekAbram called TO the unknownGod’s callGod’s planGod’s promiseAbram’s obedienceGuess What?This Week, Joshua is called to do the IMPOSSIBLEGod’s CallGod’s PlanGod’s PromiseJoshua’s ObedienceBackgroundJoshuaOne of the 12 spiesMoses successorLeading the Nation of Israel to conquer the landThat God promised Abram, by the wayUp next - JerichoGod’s CallJericho!Heavily fortified.A central city in the new land.First city in Israel’s conquest.Walls, walls, and more walls!God’s PlanGod’s PlanIn Summary – a week-long parade around JerichoGod’s plan references Joshua’s men of warGo around the city…Take the Levites with you…Blow the trumpets and shout.The End.We laugh in hindsight,But do the same thing today.“Go invite your neighbor to church”“Go forgive that person that wronged you”“Sign up to volunteer…”For us –Those things are just as impossible as Jericho seemed.We’d rather face the walls than the “impossible” in our lives.God is not askingHe isn’t asking you to do this.He isn’t even asking your permission.He’s calling you to JOIN HIM on the Journey!God’s PromiseDespite the impossible odds, God still has a plan for victory!In an impossible positionWith impossible defensesWith an impossible strategyGod still claims victory ahead of time.Same is true with usThe victory in our journey is found in WHO is calling us.It isn’t about current circumstancesIt isn’t about past failuresIt isn’t about future fears and anxietiesThe victory is in Lord God Almighty, Who is Sovereign over all circumstances, space and time!Joshua’s ObedienceWhen we trust GodGod does the impossible.Abram trusted God – He was called RighteousJoshua trusted God – He was called VictoriousWhat does God call us?!Faithful? Righteous?Disobedient, hesitant? Lazy?1 Cor. 2:9-10But as it is written:“Eye has not seen, nor ear heard,Nor have entered into the heart of manThe things which God has prepared for those who love Him.”But God has revealed them to us through His Spirit…God is calling YOUHe’s calling you to let Him do the IMPOSSIBLE through you –To ForgiveTo Let GoTo ServeTo Speak up!What Will You Do?To find out more about BridgePoint Church, located in Gloucester, Virginia, lead by Pastor Robert McTurnal, visit us online at:https://bridgepoint.church
A Call TO somethingHe called Abram TO a landA calling TO a place necessitates a departure…BUT THE DEPARTURE IS SECONDARY TO THE DESTINATIONGod calls us TO.Not AWAY.Why?A calling away without a destination leaves a void.A vacuum.It’s empty, worthless and pointless.God is not about wasting time and effort.He is about Life abundant; not empty. Where are you?Have you heard God calling you TO something?What are you waiting for?Are you running AWAY from something?Or being led TO a destination?Are you even listening to or for God’s voice?Or are you the master of your own life?To find out more about BridgePoint Church, located in Gloucester, Virginia, lead by Pastor Robert McTurnal, visit us online at:https://bridgepoint.church
Mesus: Part 2To find out more about BridgePoint Church, located in Gloucester, Virginia, visit us online at:https://bridgepoint.church
Am I following Jesus or MEsus?Mesus: Part 1.To find out more about BridgePoint Church, located in Gloucester, Virginia, visit us online at:https://bridgepoint.church
1. A GOOD SOLDIER HAS BEEN TRAINED PROPERLY.2. GOOD SOLDIERS KNOW THEIR ENEMY.3. A GOOD SOLDIER KNOWS THEIR EQUIPMENT.4. A GOOD SOLDIER STAYS FIT. To find out more about BridgePoint Church, located in Gloucester, Virginia, visit us online at:https://bridgepoint.church
1. Children of God obey their parents!2. Faithful fathers3. Faithful Servants are faithful in Christ4. Believing masters5. Wherever you stand in these Scriptures, stand on God's word!To find out more about BridgePoint Church, located in Gloucester, Virginia, visit us online at:https://bridgepoint.church
"Hey God, do you even hear me?"Have you ever asked that question or wondered why God can seem silent at times? You are not alone. In fact in this episode, Darren Hughes, Stage/Production Manager for Casting Crowns and church planter, has a conversation with me about times when he wondered what his next step should be.Just because it SEEMS like God is silent doesn't necessarily mean He is being silent. God has a purpose for your life just like He has a purpose for Darren. We don't always know why things happen the way they do, but if we trust that God is in control and live our lives that way, He WILL guide us according to His purpose.Darren went to Mark Hall, lead singer for Casting Crowns, and his wife, Melanie Hall, tour manager for the band, for their insight into where God might be leading Darren and his family. Their advice was basically to keep moving forward until God said otherwise.Ultimately, God led Darren right where He wanted him and that place essentially saved Darren's life.Hear as Darren talks about his work with Casting Crowns, sharing the gospel in a remote village in Alaska, and planting a church in the Atlanta, GA area.Bridgepoint Church at Toco HillsCasting Crowns
A look at true, biblical submission.To find out more about BridgePoint Church, located in Gloucester, Virginia, visit us online at:https://bridgepoint.church
As Christians, we are to walk in love, be imitators of Christ, and to show fruit (evidence) that we are in the light!To find out more about BridgePoint Church, located in Gloucester, Virginia, visit us online at:https://bridgepoint.church
Special Guest Speaker Robert McTurnal spoke on the importance of knowing who we are in Christ and what that should mean for us!To find out more about BridgePoint Church, located in Gloucester, Virginia, visit us online at:https://bridgepoint.church
1. Don’t walk as you once did!2. Characteristics of the World3. Christ compels us to be different4. Don’t talk about it be about. Being different is an actionEphesians 4:17-32 ESV17 Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds. 18 They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, due to their hardness of heart. 19 They have become callous and have given themselves up to sensuality, greedy to practice every kind of impurity. 20 But that is not the way you learned Christ!— 21 assuming that you have heard about him and were taught in him, as the truth is in Jesus, 22 to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, 23 and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, 24 and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness. 25 Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another. 26 Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, 27 and give no opportunity to the devil. 28 Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need. 29 Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. 32 Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.To find out more about BridgePoint Church, located in Gloucester, Virginia, visit us online at:https://bridgepoint.church
What is needed to complete the mission of the church: Biblical Discipleship5 Ingredients1. Christlike spirit2. Unity3. Diversity4. Maturity5. LoveTo find out more about BridgePoint Church, located in Gloucester, Virginia, visit us online at:https://bridgepoint.church
Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.To find out more about BridgePoint Church, located in Gloucester, Virginia, visit us online at:https://bridgepoint.church
God uses unlikely people.God has already begun to unite all things together in Christ by way of His Church.You cannot say you love Christ and not love the Bride of Christ!Our suffering is for a purpose.Your weakness and God's power are a perfect match.To find out more about BridgePoint Church, located in Gloucester, Virginia, visit us online at:https://bridgepoint.church
In Christ, we are no longer foreigners or strangers. We are of one community and one body!To find out more about BridgePoint Church, located in Gloucester, Virginia, visit us online at:https://bridgepoint.church
On Sunday, May 17th (2020), Pastor Fred continued to preach through the Book of Ephesians, as we dissected the first part of Chapter 2.Here, we see that our relationship with God and to salvation is one where we bring absolutely nothing of worth to the table, yet, after we are saved, we tend to forget that.It's only by His grace that we are saved -- not by works, and not of ourselves.To find out more about BridgePoint Church, located in Gloucester, Virginia, visit us online at:https://bridgepoint.church
On Mother's Day (Sunday, May 10th, 2020), Pastor Fred finished up chapter 1 of Ephesians as we continued to look at what it truly means to be the "Body of Christ," specifically focusing on how we can encourage and pray for our church.To find out more about BridgePoint Church, located in Gloucester, Virginia, visit us online at:https://bridgepoint.church
Our salvation has nothing to do with us and everything to do with Him!Because He chose us, we are offered not only forgiveness and grace, but an inheritance that does not spoil!To find out more about BridgePoint Church, located in Gloucester, Virginia, visit us online at:https://bridgepoint.church
There is hope, there is peace, and there is grace found in Jesus Christ and in the will of God.To find out more about BridgePoint Church, located in Gloucester, Virginia, visit us online at:https://bridgepoint.church
ARE YOU TIRED OF BEING TIRED? IS YOUR LIFE IN SHAMBLES? ARE YOU TIRED OF CARRYING THE WEIGHT YOURSELF?Jesus says: "Come to me all who labor and I will give you rest!"To find out more about BridgePoint Church, located in Gloucester, Virginia, visit us online at:https://bridgepoint.church
Jonah didn't have compassion for the Ninevites -- so much so that he was upset when God decided to spare them.Jonah only wanted God's grace, but only for himself. We can be a lot like Jonah.To find out more about BridgePoint Church, located in Gloucester, Virginia, visit us online at:https://bridgepoint.church