Bridge Sermons Podcast

<p>The Bridge Community Church is one church with four locations near Chicago, Illinois. Our mission is to connect people with God, people, and service. </p>

Is The Bible True? | Genesis 1-2 | Junior Ziegler

The Bible is the most purchased book of all time. To some, it’s their ultimate authority. Why do people subject themselves to its principles? Is it even true? Check out Junior’s final message from our series, Elephant In The Room.

12-07
37:54

Why Does God Allow Suffering? | Romans 8:18–21 | Scott Ziegler

God is the designer of morality; He sets the standard of the way things are supposed to be. So why does He allow so much suffering? Will there ever be any relief? The answer may give you hope. Check out Scott’s message from Romans 8.

11-30
36:27

Is Jesus The Only Way? | John 14 | Scott Ziegler

Many religions and philosophies claim to to be true, but which one is actually correct? Is there even one singular truth, or do all roads lead to life? Check out Junior’s message from John 14.

11-23
37:41

What Happens When I Die? | Luke 16:19-31 | Denim Trncic

All of us will die someday, and people have wondered for centuries what’s next. What’s the truth behind death? How should that affect how we live today? Check out the first message in our new series, Elephant In The Room.

11-16
33:40

What's Holding You Back? | Junior Ziegler | 1 Peter 5:8-11

We all have things that hold us back, but we may not even realize it. How can we overcome these footholds when we often don’t recognize them? Check out Junior’s final message from our 1 Peter series.

11-09
32:57

How To Lead And Be Led | Denim Trncic | 1 Peter 5:1-7

Do you ever feel stifled by the leadership above you? Maybe you’re the one in a leadership position and you struggle to have meaningful influence. No matter where you’re at, what would it take to transform our environments? Check out Denim’s message from 1 Peter 5.

11-02
38:37

Following God Through Suffering | 1 Peter 4:12-19 | Scott Ziegler

We often look back on hard times and recognize what we learned, but what do we do in the midst of suffering? What can we learn from hard times while we’re actively facing them? Check out Scott’s message from 1 Peter 4.

10-26
32:43

Time Is Ticking | Junior Ziegler | 1 Peter 4:7-11

Every day, we get a step closer to eternity. Are we wasting our time, or are we living full, meaningful lives? How do we make life really count? Check out Junior’s message from 1 Peter 4.

10-19
36:43

How To Handle Hard Times | Denim Trncic | 1 Peter 3:13-4:6

When we go through hard times, it's difficult to keep perspective or even head the right direction through the trials. How does God want us to walk through these seasons of life? What helps us keep going? Check out Pastor Denim's sermon from 1 Peter 3:13-4:6.

10-13
36:11

Leaky Stoves | Brian Nelson | 1 Peter 3:8-12

Are you just a few steps away from a blowup in some area of your life? Oftentimes, we live in the "build-up" phase—letting things simmer under the surface until they finally spill over. But God calls us to be peacemakers at all times, even when we feel like everything is "fine." That can be really hard to do! So, what advice does God give us through 1 Peter about staying unified and keeping the peace? Check out Pastor Brian’s full sermon on 1 Peter 3:8–12.

10-05
39:11

Ladies & Gentlemen | Junior Ziegler | 1 Peter 3:1-7

While it may be surprising, studies show that 70% of marriages are unhappy or heading for divorce. But God’s design is different. What does it look like to follow His plan, and what if you gave it a try? Check out Junior’s message from 1 Peter 3.

09-29
35:25

Navigating Toxicity | Scott Ziegler | 1 Peter 2:13-25

Have you ever found yourself stuck in a toxic situation? No matter what it is, it can be paralyzing trying to figure out how to navigate these difficult situations. How do we approach it God’s way? What does He want us to do? Check out Scott’s message from 1 Peter 2.

09-21
36:55

Fixing Life | Junior Ziegler | 1 Peter 2:1-12

Life is full of growth and change, but no matter how far we’ve come, there’s always more that needs our attention. We often ignore our problems and try to overcome them by our own willpower, and it never works. What part of your life needs serious renovation? Where do we start? Check out Junior’s message from 1 Peter 2.

09-15
34:26

How Do We Move Forward? | 1 Peter 1:13-25 | Junior Ziegler

No matter how long it’s been, do you ever feel like you can’t break free from old habits or patterns? We know there’s a better way, but we can’t seem to get there. How can we grow out of the things that hold us back? Check out Junior’s message from 1 Peter.

09-07
37:30

Where Is God When I Feel Stuck? | 1 Peter 1:1-12 | Scott Ziegler

Have you ever gone through something and wondered, “Where is God? Why am I dealing with this?” It’s a common question we have to wrestle with, but the answer might be all you need to help you keep going. How do we answer it? Check out Scott’s message from the first week in our 1 Peter series.

08-31
35:25

Bring Me To Life | Junior Ziegler | Ephesians 2:1-12

We all have a deep longing for meaning and purpose. While it seems like everyone has their own way of satisfying this desire, there's only one true way to lasting peace and happiness. What is it, and how can we achieve it? It's a lot simpler than you might think. Check out Junior's message from Ephesians 2.

08-24
33:24

One More | Jordan Machonga | Colossians 4:3-5

Many of our biggest moments in life come after a simple invitation. here’s one invitation that is so important to God, so it should matter to us, too. What is it, and why does He care so much? Check out Jordan's message on Colossians 4.

08-17
33:07

Sobriety | Denim Trncic | Proverbs 20:1

Drinking. It's mentioned in the Bible over 200 times, so it's clear that God has something to say about it. What does He want for us to do with alcohol, no matter our opinions? The answer might surprise you. Check out the final message from our Proverbs series.

08-10
39:46

Child-Training | Brian Nelson | Proverbs 22:6

There are so many opinions on parenting, but one thing is clear: we can all grow in it. There's so much at stake, but when done well, it's the greatest reward. Where should we even start? What does God have to say about it? Check out Brian's message from Proverbs 22.

08-03
41:28

Discipline | Junior Ziegler | Proverbs 6:6-9

What’s the key to getting the life you’ve always dreamed of and becoming the person you desire to be? The answer is one word: discipline. What will you do to attain it? Check out Brian’s message from Proverbs 6.

07-27
38:13

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