Stephen was a faithful man of God who died for his beliefs. After pouring out his heart, he was brutally stoned by people who should have known better. Yet in the middle of the suffering of the early church, God was up to something. How is it that God can turn our most difficult and dark hours into the ones that define our lives?
Have the growing demands on your life ever outpaced your personal capacity to meet them all? In Acts 6, the Apostles came to a realization that if they took on any more responsibilities they would neglect the things that mattered most to them. How can Followers of Jesus learn an Empowering Focus that pleases God, serves the world, and raises up others in the process?
When the apostles are facing heat for bringing about positive change in Jerusalem, God's power showed up in direct and indirect ways. Through God's Common Grace, He mercifully upholds the whole creation and preserves His Church. As Followers of Jesus engaging the world today, how can Common Grace give us confidence to proclaim the Good News in our daily lives?
The signs and wonders performed by the apostles shook Jerusalem. Against all odds and despite oppression from the religious elites, the Church was unstoppable. Why? Because "they had been with Jesus" (Acts 4:13). We'll look at how this life-altering relationship qualifies us in the Church today to advance with radical love and truth.
Our world can be a lonely place where finding real friendships is hard to find. The early church was filled with the Holy Spirit and created a new kind of community. The church was designed to be a place with Christ at the center and all people find their fit. How can this vision of Christ-centred community change our city as we know it?
Pentecost marked the arrival of a new era. The wind and fire of the Holy Spirit fell and thousands were transformed. In a world that can feel so spiritually dry and discouraging - the same Holy Spirit is at work today transforming lives and building Christ’s Church.
After Judas' betrayal, the apostles needed someone to replace him on their team. What ensued was a powerful example of how the Spirit can lead a community in discernment. In our families, communities and church, how can we find supernatural guidance for the biggest decisions that stand before us?
Long before Christianity became a global revolution it began with a group of bewildered disciples watching Jesus ascend into heaven. They were promised power from on high and told to wait. Here in Fort Saskatchewan we begin the fall season with a million possibilities. What does God promise us and require of us as we head into a new season?
Excitement is in the air as a new school year has begun. 2025/26 will be monumental in the history of Bridge Church. How can we "Get Ready" for all that God has for us in the future? Join Bridge Church this week as Pastor Ryan shares what God has put on his heart for this new season.
This week Brent Kellington digs deeper into Psalm 57 and the what David's song of God protection and His grace means in your life today.
For thousands of years Trappist Monks have sung Psalm 4 before bed. In a world filled with anxiety, we need the peace of Christ more than ever. What is it about this ancient song that has helped people sleep for generations?
Music has a way of shaping and moving us; the songs we sing, whether we realize it or not, make up part of our identity. Join us this week at Bridge Church as we examine the song Jesus sang from the cross and explore its implications for us today.
The Psalms express a wide range of emotions. This week, we’ll explore what the Bible says about laments. When it seems like God is silent, and we feel like we need to suppress or ignore negative emotions, the Bible offers a different perspective.
The practical wisdom of our time encourages us to stay the course, hedge our bets, not have too ambitious dreams, and that hope can be dangerous. Praying through the Psalms teaches us otherwise. Join us this week at Bridge Church as we explore what it looks like to boldly pray our hopes and dreams.
For millennia, the Psalms have been the prayer book of God's people. This Sunday we start our summer series in the Psalms by looking at Psalm 121. We will see that the LORD is a God who never slumbers but watches over our coming and going. As we say goodbye to a faithful pastor, we see that God is faithful in all of life's transitions.
This Sunday we end our journey through the book of Exodus with a story of encounter with God. In a moment where Moses might have felt the most alone in his leadership, God revealed His Glory. When the Holy One calls us to step out in faith, we can hold Him to His promises.
Waiting is not easy for most people. It certainly wasn't easy for the Israelites. In their impatience the Israelites created a golden calf which led to a world of pain. How do we find God in the waiting periods in our life? What does it look like to find forgiveness and a fresh start when we step outside of God's framework for our lives?
As Israel left Mt. Sinai behind, the Spirit of God moved in a miraculous way to see the construction of the Tabernacle completed. On Bridge Church's road into our future, the same Spirit of service is at work among us! What does it mean to boldly follow after God and be "All In" for the Lord and for each other?
After miraculously being delivered from Egypt and then encountering God at Mt. Sinai, everything has changed yet again for the people of Israel. The God whose Glory rested on the mountain is now dwelling among them in the camp. In our world today, where many seem to wander in the desert without direction - God is still present and faithful for all who call on His Name. Join Bridge Church as we start the last part of the book of Exodus by reflecting on the miraculous gift of God's Presence.
