BridgePointe Sermons

Mission isn’t just something we send people to—it’s something we live daily. This message reminds us that our homes, workplaces, and communities are our mission fields, calling us to intentional, Spirit-led presence where God has placed us.

As followers of Jesus, we are called to be a peaceful witness in a divided world. This message challenges us to embody humility, grace, and truth—demonstrating the gospel not just in words, but in how we live and relate to others.

Through Christ, we are adopted into God’s family. This message emphasizes the security, inheritance, and transformation that come from being called children of God, inviting us to live from identity rather than for it.

God calls His people His treasured possession—not because of what we’ve done, but because of His covenant love. This message invites us to rest in our identity as chosen and cherished, and to live set apart in response to His grace.

Anchored in our true identity as citizens of heaven, we are reminded that our ultimate allegiance is not to this world but to God’s kingdom. This message calls us to live with eternal perspective, reflecting the values, hope, and authority of heaven in how we walk daily.

As we turn our eyes towards Good Friday and Easter, we stop to look at Jesus. When we see who He really is, it changes everything -- do you see Him?

The completion of the wall is marked by joy, gratitude, and celebration. Nehemiah 12 shows that God’s work deserves God-centered celebration. This closing message invites us to remember what the Lord has done, to rejoice together as His people, and to let our worship be a public testimony of His faithfulness. Scripture: Nehemiah 12

God’s purpose is not only to rebuild structures, but to restore integrity and justice among His people. Nehemiah confronts internal division and reminds the community why they are rebuilding in the first place. This message invites us to examine our motives, align our lives with God’s heart, and live in a way that reflects His goodness to the world. Scripture: Nehemiah 5

Opposition is inevitable when God’s work is underway. In Nehemiah 4, the people respond to threats not with fear, but with prayer and perseverance. This message calls us to anchor our confidence in God, to pray first and act faithfully, and to remember that spiritual battles are won through dependence on the Lord. Scripture: Nehemiah 4

God’s work is never accidental. In Nehemiah’s story, prayer gives way to planning as God opens doors and aligns timing, resources, and relationships. This message reminds us that faith does not replace preparation—it fuels it. When God gives a vision, He also provides a plan, and wisdom is found in trusting Him while taking intentional steps forward. Scripture: Nehemiah 2

Before God rebuilds a city, He rebuilds the hearts of the people who love it. In the opening of Nehemiah, we see a leader whose heart is broken for what breaks God’s heart. This message invites us to see people the way God does, to allow compassion to move us from comfort to concern, and to recognize that renewal always begins with a burden that is surrendered to God in prayer. Scripture: Nehemiah 1

Very near to His death, Jesus told how His disciples should live until He returns. Jesus explains that He entrusts every disciple with resources--time, talent, and treasure--to be used for His purpose on earth. This is true for each of us and our question must be, "What can I do with what He has given me to make the difference He wants to see around me?" Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Even when surrounded by a clamoring crowd, Jesus gave the best of His attention to the person who was most curious about Him. If we are going to live like Jesus, we must learn from His example and be willing to slow down and give attention to the people around us who show glimpses of openness and curiosity about Jesus, because our availability may be what God uses to change their eternity. Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

In one of the most startling interactions Jesus has with someone, a man comes to Jesus thinking he has everything only to discover he lacks the most important thing. This story challenges all of us to take an honest inventory of our affections, to determine if Jesus has the place in our hearts that only He deserves. Nothing matters more than that. Speaker: Jared Cowgur Scripture: Luke 18:18-30

Most Christians would agree that prayer is important. But almost as many would say that they struggle to pray consistently. It's easy to get distracted from it or discouraged when it feels like it's not making a difference. In this teaching, Jesus inspires His disciples to prayer without giving up, a challenge all of us need for today. Scripture: Luke 18:1-17

Being grateful is incredibly powerful. It changes one's perception of themselves, the world, and even God. But it's easy to hustle through life without taking time to be grateful. This story about Jesus shows the power of gratitude and this sermon will show us how to incorporate gratitude into our lives in a way that brings us closer to Jesus. Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Joy is the natural reaction when you find something valuable that was once lost. The more valuable it is, the more joy you experience. In the second story Jesus tells in Luke 15, we are told that heaven erupts with joy when someone who was lost comes back to the Lord. How much must God value you to rejoice like this because of you? Scripture: Luke 15:1-2, 8-10

The religious leaders of Jesus' day categorized people as naughty or nice, bad or good. They were surprised when Jesus hung out with "the wrong kind of people." He told them a story to show how God loves those who have wandered away from Him and what He does to get them back. How much must God love you to come from heaven to get you back? Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Jesus had a lot to say about money. More than almost any other topic. He saw the way money affects people's hearts and directs their lives. Because He loves us and knows what's best, He gave people a perspective on possessions that protects against the worry, stress, and fear that money so often causes.

The unconditional love and grace of Jesus can cause us to believe that Jesus is not so concerned with who we are becoming. Nothing could be further from the truth. He loves us far too much for that. Instead, Jesus cares deeply about who we are, not only on the outside but even more on the inside. This is a work that only happens when we invite the Holy Spirit into our lives to make us new.

Do you find it surprising that Jesus prayed? As the Son of God, Jesus found comfort and strength in times of prayer with God the Father. His example of prayer eventually created a desire in His disciples to learn to pray like Him. Jesus' teaching on prayer is timeless and essential for anyone who wants to experience the closeness and power of talking with God. Scripture: Luke 10:38-42; 11:1-13

The story of the Good Samaritan is one of the most well known and best loved stories Jesus told. But the people who first heard it were shocked by its implications. Through it, Jesus redefined what it means to love your neighbor and removed all limitations of who is deserving of that love. To be like Jesus requires us to love others like He loved us.

Disciples of Jesus eventually do what Jesus did. That's what Jesus intends for everyone who comes to Him. But what does that mean? How do we live like that in the midst of the demands of life? In this story, Jesus sends the disciples to carry out His work. We can learn a lot from this about how to do the same as we go about our everyday lives.

What does success look like? People had a lot of expectations for Jesus, but He had His own definition of success--to give His life in faithful obedience to the Father. He came to die for us. And He teaches that anyone who wants to be His disciple will do the same for Him. This redefines success for us, too--to give our lives in faithful surrender to Him.

Faith in Jesus includes trusting what He can do through us. Jesus empowered His disciples to join His mission, as seen in their commissioning and the feeding of the 5,000, challenging us to believe we are worthy and capable through the Holy Spirit.

Jesus uses His power to restore what sin has broken, as seen in stories of people seeking His healing. His Spirit-driven power continues to restore today, encouraging us to boldly pursue Jesus’ power through faith.

Jesus’ absolute authority can be intimidating, but stories of Him calming a storm and casting out demons reveal His perfect goodness. Trusting Jesus means believing He uses His limitless power only for good, addressing the core question of God’s goodness.

Faith in Jesus is practical, shown through obedience to His words. His teachings on the sower, the lamp, and His true family highlight that true faith involves listening to and acting on His instructions, giving Him authority in our lives.

Jesus died to forgive sins, declaring complete forgiveness for His followers. A story shows how trusting His forgiveness allows us to approach Him without shame. Jesus is God, with unconditional mercy, enabling a relationship with a holy God.

Faith is central to our relationship with Jesus, but what kind does He celebrate? A story reveals the confidence and trust Jesus desires, showing His compassion as He initiates miracles out of love. To follow Him, we must trust His tender care and reflect it toward others.

Jesus introduced the Kingdom of Heaven, a way of life counter to the world’s values. By trusting His way, we experience and reveal a life that aligns with God’s design, prioritizing His kingdom in all we do. Speaker: Nelson Guimaraes Scripture: Luke 6:17-47

Jesus taught that relating to God is about loving people, not following rules. He fulfilled the law by revealing its true purpose—to turn people toward God. We must guard against rule-based religion and love others as Jesus did. Speaker: Jared Cowgur Scripture: Luke 5:33-6:11

Jesus’ miracles demonstrate His power to reverse the curse of sin, restoring people physically, socially, and spiritually. We must recognize our need for His healing and forgiveness and help others come to Him in faith. Speaker: Jared Cowgur Scripture: Luke 5:12-26

Jesus chose ordinary, willing people as His first disciples, inviting them to follow Him and continue His work. This call remains for us today—to be with Jesus, become like Him, and do what He does, making disciples who spread His message. Speaker: Jared Cowgur Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, 27-32

Jesus, empowered by the Holy Spirit, came to restore what sin has broken. His miracles and teachings demonstrate His mission to bring justice and renewal, inviting us to receive His restoration and extend it to the world around us. Speaker: Tanner Greene Scripture: Luke 4:14-40

Jesus faced temptation and overcame it, remaining perfect and holy. His victory ensures the sufficiency of His sacrifice for our sins. By the power of the Holy Spirit, who lived in Jesus and lives in us, we too can overcome temptation. Speaker: Joshua Knight Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

John the Baptist was sent to prepare people for Jesus’ arrival, teaching that humility and repentance are essential to receive Him. Jesus, as the fulfillment of God’s promises, is holy and perfect, requiring us to recognize our sin and need for His mercy to begin a relationship with Him. Speaker: Jared Cowgur Scripture: Luke 3:1-20 (Luke 1)

Luke wrote his Gospel to convince people of the truth about Jesus, emphasizing that He is God. His miraculous birth, baptism, and life testify to His divine nature. Everything we need to know about God is revealed in Jesus, the one and only Son of God. Speaker: Jared Cowgur Scripture: Luke 1:1-4, 30-33; 2:6-12, 48-50; 3:21-23, 38

In Jesus, we are given something so much better than we deserve. Singing gives us a way to express our love, joy, and gratitude to God with our whole being—heart, soul, mind, and body. That's why every generation of Christians has worshipped God with singing. Every time we sing together, we're reminded of how good God has been to us. Speaker: Jared Cowgur Scripture: Ephesians 5:19-20; Psalms; Luke's Nativity account; Singing in Revelation

Our faith is all about a relationship with Jesus. That relationship deserves a commitment, and Jesus gave baptism as the expression of our love and commitment to Him. Baptism is the starting point that all of us need, and the weekly elements of our gathering help us keep that commitment. Speaker: Jared Cowgur Scripture: Matthew 3:16-18; Matthew 28:18-20; Galatians 2:20; Romans 6:1-10

Jesus has all authority in heaven and earth. When we commit to follow Him, we choose to recognize and respect His authority over our lives. We are constantly tempted to take back authority and do whatever we want. Reading and receiving God's Word returns authority to Jesus. We need the teaching and receiving of God's Word every week when we're together. Speaker: Scott Spear

When we choose to follow Jesus, we commit to doing what He says and giving what He asks for. Because money is an important part of our lives, how we use it says a lot about the condition of our hearts and the quality of our faith. Financial generosity is a part of our weekly worship because it is a powerful expression of trust and obedience in a costly part of our lives. Speaker: Jared Cowgur Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34; Malachi 3:1-6; Parable of the Rich Young Ruler

We could never earn or deserve a relationship with a perfect God. But God gives us grace through the sacrificial death of Jesus. We need the assurance of God's grace and a reminder of its cost, so we don't take it for granted or think we can earn it. Jesus initiated the Lord's Supper, and we participate in it every week to remind us of God's grace and to renew our gratitude for it. Speaker: Jared Cowgur Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 (The Last Supper, early church practice)

We feel bitterness when this broken world inflicts pain on us, and we want someone to get what we think they deserve. In 2 Kinds 5, we see a story of a girl who has many reasons to be bitter and desire revenge, but overcomes this through grace because of what she believes about her God. Speaker: Jared Cowgur Scripture: 2 Kings 5

Busy. Hurried. Tired. These are some of the most common responses to the question, "How are you?" It's no wonder that so many people feel exhausted, with no relief in sight. To make it worse, none of us are at our best when we are drained. Fatigue is often accompanied by temptation, isolation, and depression. Elijah, the great prophet, experienced all this and shows us how to slow down to find rest in God. Speaker: Nelson Guimaraes Scripture: 1 Kings 18-19

We are surrounded by people who have what we don't--possessions, relationships, opportunity, talents. And our instinct is to wish we had it and they didn't. Jealousy is so powerful that it can blind us to the good things that are already ours. The story of Saul and Jonathan shows contrasting responses toward David, God's chosen King. They warn and encourage us to deal take our jealousy to God before it destroys us. Speaker: Joshua Knight Scripture: 1 Samuel

How many times have we had hopes, dreams, or expectations that didn't materialize? The feelings of disappointment are far too common for us. Many times, the pain of it can push us away from God, wondering why He doesn't do something about it. But Hannah's story shows us another way--to take our grief to God to find comfort and satisfaction in Him. Speaker: Ulana Chapman Scripture: 1 Samuel 1-2

We are becoming an anxious people, in desperate need of assurance and strength. God chose Gideon for a special purpose, but that didn't keep Gideon from experiencing all kinds of anxiety. Like many of us, he always felt like he wasn't enough and that his circumstances were too much. Instead of turning inward, this story invites us to turn upward, to discover that there is nothing to fear when God is with us. Speaker: Jared Cowgur Scripture: Judges 6-8