God Cares
(Matthew 10:29-31)

He knows the number of hairs on our head.

God Rejoices

"Our delight in God is because of His delight in us." - Sam Storms

God Sings

Progression of Zephaniah 3:17

• God Shouts
• God is silent
• God sings

To find out more about BridgePoint Church, located in Gloucester, Virginia and led by Pastor William Erps, visit us online at:

https://bridgepoint.church

On Sunday, December 1st (2019), Pastor William Erps kicked off the beginning of his final series at BridgePoint with a sermon on one of the most popular passages in scripture: Psalm 23.

In this message we discussed:

- Why we worship the Shepherd of Psalm 23
- That He is our Provision
- That He is our Protection
- That He is our Presence

We also took a look at the significance of the Communion Table, specifically that:

The Table communicates:

• The intimacy of friendship
• The victory over enemies
• The longevity of family

To find out more about BridgePoint Church, located in Gloucester, Virginia and led by Pastor William Erps, visit us online at:

https://bridgepoint.church

Guest Speaker, Rob Christy, examines the parable of "The Prodigal Son" and discusses how we can all identify with the main character. 

We are never too far gone, and there's nothing we can do that can change His offer of salvation for us. 

To find out more about BridgePoint Church, located in Gloucester, Virginia and led by Pastor William Erps, visit us online at:

https://bridgepoint.church

• Let Leaders Lead – v.1-4
  
  
• Who are the leaders:
  
  
• Overseeing shepherds – v.2
  
  
• Exemplary – v.3
  
  
• Humble Yourselves – v.5-7
  
  
• The gospel levels and raises us – 1 Peter 5:6
  
  
• Stand Firm – v.8-14
  
  
• Satan’s uses tactics to deceive and destroy people
  
  
• 2 Corinthians 2:11
  
  
• Tactic 1 = Twist truth
• Tactic 2 = Remind & shame
• Tactic 3 = Tempt & fan the flame within
  
  
• Four Promises: God will Restore, Establish, Strengthen, Set

To find out more about BridgePoint Church, located in Gloucester, Virginia and led by Pastor William Erps, visit us online at:

https://bridgepoint.church

When we face suffering in this life, what are we to do?

• Don’t be surprised – v.12
• Rejoice when suffering – v. 13-14
• Suffer Actively – v.15-19

To find out more about BridgePoint Church, located in Gloucester, Virginia and led by Pastor William Erps, visit us online at:

https://bridgepoint.church

Live for the will of God – v.1-3

Preach the gospel – v.4-6

Use your God-given gifts – v.7-11

To find out more about BridgePoint Church, located in Gloucester, Virginia and led by Pastor William Erps, visit us online at:

https://bridgepoint.church

On Sunday, October 27th, guest speaker and Elder, Bob Haggerty, preached on the topic of fear, victory, and surrendering our hearts truly to God.

We learned the acrostic:

F alse
E vidence
A ppearing
R eal

We also learned two reasons why our “FEAR” is usually false:

1) Fear can be an unjust prison sentence  (v.13-17)
2) We are set free from the prison of fear because "Jesus paid it all.." (v. 18-22)

To find out more about BridgePoint Church, located in Gloucester, Virginia and led by Pastor William Erps, visit us online at:

https://bridgepoint.church

In Week 6 of our series: "Exiled: A Study of 1 Peter," Pastor William took a look at 1 Peter 3:1-7 and the implications it has in regard to the husband/wife relationship, and, ultimately, our submission to God who is Lord over all.

To find out more about BridgePoint Church, located in Gloucester, Virginia and led by Pastor William Erps, visit us online at:

https://bridgepoint.church

How do you respond when you’re treated unfairly?

How should you respond? 

Is it wrong to defend yourself or to stand up for your rights? 

How should a Christian respond when treated unfairly, especially on the job? 

That is the question Peter addresses in 1 Peter 2:18-25 and the topic of Week 5 of our series "Exiled: A Study of 1 Peter," featuring guest speaker, Bob Haggerty. 

To find out more about BridgePoint Church, located in Gloucester, Virginia and led by Pastor William Erps, visit us online at:

https://bridgepoint.church

What your conduct says and who it says it to:

You communicate WHO YOU ARE to unbelievers
1 Peter 2:11-12

I am God’s dependent
I am poor and weak
I am sinful…but I am forgiven
I am God’s child
I am a refugee
I am a sheep in God’s flock
I am a servant, indentured for life
I submit to Jesus
I fear God
I am a worshiper

You communicate WHO RULES YOUR LIFE to authorities

We submit TO every institution FOR the Lord’s sake.

“Submission begins where agreement ends.”

Submission is: a disposition to follow another’s leadership and an inclination to yield to another’s authority. 

You communicate WHO YOU SERVE to believers

To find out more about BridgePoint Church, located in Gloucester, Virginia and led by Pastor William Erps, visit us online at:

https://bridgepoint.church