n this message, Pastor Casey Kendall continues the Heart series through the book of 1 Samuel, focusing on chapter 25 — the story of David, Nabal, and Abigail. The sermon draws parallels between Abigail’s wisdom and how we, as believers, can respond to anger and conflict with godly discernment.
The title “Dear Abby” is inspired both by the biblical Abigail and by advice columnist Abigail Van Buren, reminding us that the real answers for life come not from culture, but from God’s Word.
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In this deeply personal and pastoral message, Pastor Casey Kendall shares a heartfelt sermon titled “Good Grief” from 1 Samuel 25:1. Through his own story of loss and healing, he explores how followers of Jesus can learn to grieve well — not as those without hope, but as people who find God even in the “then” moments of life.
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In this powerful message, Pastor Casey Kendall teaches from 1 Samuel 24 — the story of David sparing King Saul in the cave of En Gedi. Through David’s example, Pastor Casey challenges listeners to “stop cutting corners” in every area of life. Whether in relationships, integrity, or spiritual growth, the sermon calls believers to respect God’s process rather than rush for results.
From marathon runners who cheated their way to third place, to everyday shortcuts like avoiding responsibility, Pastor Casey uses vivid stories, humor, and Scripture to remind us that faithfulness beats speed — and that God honors posture, principle, and patience over performance.
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Pastor Casey calls us to a long-obedience life: holiness over hurry, discipline over dopamine, and faith over instant gratification. From David’s cave to Jesus’ wilderness and Gethsemane, shortcuts promise relief but rob character. Odds stacked against you? In God’s economy, odds become opportunities. Conviction, not comments, must lead our decisions.
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Summary
When life gets loud, God often speaks in a whisper. Working through 1 Samuel 23, Pastor Casey contrasts Saul—who chased public opinion—with David—who inquired of the Lord. In desert places like En-gedi, God’s word becomes our “inside voice”: it quiets fear, protects life, and ultimately saves. The message culminates at “The Rock of Escaping,” pointing us to Jesus as our true refuge.
Primary Text
1 Samuel 23:1–29 (see also 1 Kings 19:11–13; Psalm 119:11; Colossians 3:16; Deuteronomy 6:6)
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Message: Unshakable: Who Do You Say Jesus Is?
Speaker: Pastor Casey Kendall
Primary Text: Matthew 16:13–18
In a shaken world, Jesus remains the unshakable cornerstone. Everything turns on our answer to His question: “Who do you say that I am?” The church Jesus builds will stand—“the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”
Pastor Casey responds to a heavy week of grief and national turmoil by taking us straight to Matthew 16. He calls us to a fresh revelation of Jesus, a bold confession like Peter’s—“You are the Christ, the Son of the living God”—and a life of courage and perseverance. Even when we fail (like Peter), Jesus restores and recommissions us. Listeners are invited to respond: salvation, restoration, and renewed calling, followed by communion.
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Faithful Still: 9 Years of God’s Goodness
In this anniversary message, Pastor Casey Kendall reflects on nine years of God’s faithfulness at Bridgetown Church. From healings and restored marriages to prodigals returning home, Casey shares how God has been at work in Glendora and beyond.
Drawing from Matthew 14, he challenges us with a question: Will you be a fan of Jesus, or a faithful follower? Through storms, doubts, and seasons of testing, we are called to step out of the boat, fix our eyes on Christ, and trust that He is faithful still.
Key Themes:
God’s faithfulness over nine years of ministry
Will you be faithful still in every season?
Lessons from Matthew 14: Jesus calms storms and calls us to step out in faith
The difference between being a fan vs. a follower of Christ
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God wastes nothing. Cave seasons become places where He prepares, provides, and transforms.
David flees to the cave of Adullam and gathers the distressed, indebted, and discontented—about 400 men—whom God forms under David’s leadership. Pastor Casey shows that God meets us in dark places, uses people and truth to provide, and turns broken pieces into purpose. The refrain: not a thing is wasted.
Scriptures
1 Samuel 22:1–5; Psalm 57; John 6:12; Romans 8:28.
Reflection
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Life often places us in pressure-filled situations—moments where fear, exhaustion, and uncertainty weigh heavily on our hearts. In this message, Pastor Casey Kendall looks at David’s experience in 1 Samuel 21, where the future king of Israel found himself overwhelmed, fearful, and making poor decisions under pressure.
Through David’s story, Pastor Casey reminds us that:
Using both biblical examples and personal stories, this message points us back to the truth that new life often comes through seasons of pressure. Instead of carrying the weight ourselves, God invites us to hand it over to Him, trusting that He is our refuge, our strength, and our peace.
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In this message, Pastor Casey Kendall unpacks the vision and mission of Bridgetown Church: to reach people where they are and connect them to everything God has for their life in Jesus.
Looking at Isaiah 6, Casey highlights how mission begins with a vision of God’s holiness, leads to personal confession and cleansing, and calls us to availability—responding like Isaiah with “Here am I, send me.”
Through the story of Count Zinzendorf and the Moravian prayer movement, Casey reminds us that ordinary obedience can change history. God doesn’t ask for our ability but for our availability, and then He supplies the ability.
Key Takeaways
Mission begins with a big vision of Jesus—high, holy, and in control.
God’s holiness reveals our sin, leading us to repentance and forgiveness.
God is a missionary God—the Father sent the Son, the Son sent the Spirit, and the Spirit sends the Church.
Evangelism isn’t radical; it’s normal Christianity lived out in everyday obedience.
The faithfulness of the Church is not measured by how many fill the seats, but by how many are sent from them.
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In this powerful message from 1 Samuel 20, Pastor Casey Kendall explores what it means to live in “survival mode” and how God provides the people, truth, and compassion we need to endure. Drawing from the friendship of David and Jonathan, Pastor Casey shows that survival isn’t our permanent state—it’s an opportunity for God to restore, strengthen, and prepare us for what’s ahead.
With honesty and hope, this message speaks to those who feel physically and emotionally exhausted, facing wave after wave of difficulty. Pastor Casey challenges us to seek godly counsel, hold onto truth in the middle of our trials, and allow God to use our pain to birth compassion for others. Above all, he points us to Jesus, our greater friend, who walks with us through every season.
If you find yourself in survival mode today, let this message remind you—you will survive in Jesus. Seek out godly friends, hold fast to His truth, and trust that He is using your current struggle to shape your future testimony.
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Message Title: Every Breath You Take
Speaker: Pastor Casey Kendall
Scripture: 1 Samuel 19
Episode Summary:
In this honest and powerful message, Pastor Casey Kendall explores the destructive power of jealousy through the story of King Saul’s pursuit of David. Jealousy, he explains, is one of the most invisible and miserable sins—and one that slowly strips us of joy, peace, and identity. Using the haunting lyrics of Sting’s “Every Breath You Take” as a modern reflection of Saul’s obsessive behavior, Pastor Casey reminds us that our joy is our job, not something we can expect others to create for us.
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Title: The Story of Jesus According to the Gospel of Mark
Speaker: Tyler Bacquet
Text: Mark 1:1–11
Description:
Guest teacher Tyler Bacquet returns with an update on a new church plant on California’s Central Coast, then opens the Gospel of Mark with a powerful teaching on the identity of Jesus.
Mark tells us the Gospel isn’t just a summary statement—it’s a story. A story that begins with a torn heaven, a voice from above, and a call to follow Jesus, the Servant King.
Discover how the Gospel story redefines power, invites us into the presence of God, and sends us out filled with the Holy Spirit.
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Title: God’s Grace for Our Mess
Speaker: Israel Carmody
Text: Matthew 1:1–17
Description:
Most skip over the genealogy of Jesus, but Matthew starts there on purpose. In this message, Israel Carmody shows how God works through broken, messy people—Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba—to fulfill His promises. The story of Jesus is a story of grace, redemption, and hope for all of us, no matter how messy our lives may be.
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🎙️ Episode Overview:
In this message, guest speaker Chris Ochoa teaches from 1 Corinthians 15, exploring the central Christian hope of the resurrection of the dead. He unpacks how belief in Christ’s bodily resurrection is not only essential to the gospel but also shapes our view of suffering, unity, and mission. In an age marked by fear and uncertainty, this hope grounds the church in eternal perspective.
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In this powerful and timely message, Pastor Casey Kendall takes us to Acts 16, focusing on Paul and Silas’s imprisonment in Philippi to highlight the urgency of the hour and the call to bold, obedient living. With the message titled “It’s Time,”we are challenged to stop negotiating with sin, use our time wisely, and live out our faith with conviction and courage—even when it leads to conflict.
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In this stirring message from Romans 12, Pastor Casey Kendall challenges listeners to not just wake up, but to get up—to live with readiness, urgency, and sacrificial devotion in a world that desperately needs the hope of Jesus. Through personal stories, biblical teaching, and honest questions, Pastor Casey reminds the church that salvation is not just a belief system—it’s a call to action.
Drawing from Paul’s impassioned plea in Romans 12:1, we are urged to present our lives as living sacrifices, set Jesus in His proper place, and worship Him not only with our lips but with our lives.
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Title: How to Be a Difficult Dad
Speaker: Pastor Casey Kendall
Series: Heart
Date: Father’s Day
Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:17–29
Summary:
In this heartfelt and convicting Father’s Day message, Pastor Casey Kendall draws from 1 Samuel 18 and the life of King Saul to explore the dangers of becoming a “difficult dad.” He shares from personal experience, urging fathers to reject insecurity, secrecy, and fear, and instead lead their families with intention, humility, and surrender to God.
Key Themes:
The Power of Presence: Don’t underestimate the impact of simply showing up.
Spiritual Leadership: Fathers are called to lead with purpose, not perfection.
Insecurity Breeds Instability: King Saul’s insecurity led to jealousy, deception, and dysfunction.
Secrecy and Anxiety: Living a double life undermines trust and integrity.
From Baggage to Boldness: God invites us to step out of hiding and into healing.
Jesus, the Better King: David points us to Jesus—the only one who can truly redeem and empower us to be godly men.
Notable Quotes:
“Your example today becomes someone else’s experience tomorrow.”
“We can’t withdraw what we never invested.”
“The most secure men are the most surrendered men.”
“You’re winning the world, but you’re losing me.” — Casey’s son
Challenge to Dads:
Own your attitude and emotions.
Lead with intentionality and integrity.
Invest time, presence, and love into your family.
Don’t react from your past—respond through your purpose.
Let the Spirit of God transform your heart before you try to lead others.
Come out of hiding. Confess. Repent. Live a Spirit-filled life. Don’t just hear the Word—live it out at home first. Your family doesn’t need a perfect dad, just a present and surrendered one.
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Message Title: The Battle After the Battle
Speaker: Pastor Casey Kendall
Scripture: 1 Samuel 18
Summary:In this week's message, Pastor Casey explores what happens after the victory—when the emotional, spiritual, or relational battle continues long after the giant has fallen. David had just triumphed over Goliath, but in 1 Samuel 18, he faces new opposition—jealousy, comparison, and rejection from Saul.
Casey shares a personal story of being caught in a relentless set of ocean waves to illustrate the reality that life’s struggles often come in waves, not singles. These battles test our hearts, reveal our trust in God, and challenge how we respond to others’ success.
Main Themes:
🌊 Waves come in sets, not singles — trials often follow triumphs.
🛡️ David’s greatest battles weren’t only on the battlefield but also in relationships, identity, and obedience.
🧭 The danger of comparison and the illusion of perfection.
💔 How jealousy and rejection can destroy others—and ourselves.
✝️ The cross declares our value and cancels the need to compete for it.
Key Quotes:
“Comparison is not medicine; it’s poison.”“Perfection is an illusion, and perception is not always your reality.”“Jesus gives us value—we don’t need to chase it elsewhere.”“Maybe the issue is not how well you fight, but how well you surrender.”
Are you caught in a battle after a battle? Are you struggling with comparison or resentment? Today’s message challenges us to stop comparing, stop rejecting, and start surrendering to the goodness of God.
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Message Title: Set Your Eyes on Jesus
Speaker: Pastor Casey Kendall
Scripture: Acts 4:23–31
Series: Heart (Mini-Series Conclusion)
Episode Summary:
In this special message, Pastor Casey Kendall pauses the 1 Samuel teaching to revisit the valley from a new angle—this time through the lens of Acts 4. As the early church faced threats, uncertainty, and pressure to stay silent, their response was worship and bold obedience. This message invites us to consider: How do we “work it out” in the valley?
The answer: We worship through.Through personal stories, biblical examples, and honest encouragement, Pastor Casey challenges us to bring our fears, frustrations, and failed expectations to Jesus—and to boldly continue forward in faith, community, and truth.
Key Takeaways:
God Wants Your Obedience, Not Just Your Options: We may have plans for our lives, but God often works through the unexpected and painful to form our faith.
Worship Is More Than Singing: It's a lifestyle of obedience—even when the path is difficult.
Community Is Essential: The disciples responded to crisis not by withdrawing but by running to their people and lifting their voices to God.
You Are Not a Burden: Your presence in community matters. Healing often begins when we refuse to isolate and choose to be honest.
Boldness Is Spirit-Filled Obedience: True boldness isn’t loudness—it’s rooted, Spirit-empowered faithfulness to speak and live the truth with love.
Scriptures Referenced:
Acts 4:23–31
Psalm 2
Job 19:25
Psalm 23
Isaiah 43
John 1, John 13
Galatians 5:22–23
Memorable Quotes:
“God doesn’t want your options—He wants your obedience.”
“Worshiping through the pain is how we work it out.”
“When life shakes you, God fills you.”
“You are not a burden. You are a blessing.”
“Boldness is not bravado—it’s confidence in Christ with humility toward people.”
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