The Bridge 3CU Church Messages

Does God rule, or does your passions and feelings toward others rule you?

If you wash your hands without soap, are they clean? If you put your clothes in the washer and add no soap, are they clean? Religious activity without the Blood of Jesus applied has the same effect on our soul. Only through the Blood of Jesus are our sins taken care of.

The pressure of pleasing everyone, including ourselves, can be hard. In the first sermon from his series on Colossians, listen as Pastor Newland shares insights on that and other truths found in the first chapter of Colossians.

He understands our challenges, like feeling you are all alone, isolated even with people all around. Remember He cried out from the cross "My God, My God, why have you forsaken me..." But He sets an example of perseverance and faithfulness, recall in the Garden of Gethsemane He prayed, "Not my Will but Thine be done" Are you in a place of surrender to God? Or are you in a battle between your will and His?

Does your life reflect your inner beast or Christ?

Ever said something like, "I am not sure they would fit at our church. Do you know what they've done?" The Apostle Paul was persecuting and supporting the death of Christians before he was an Apostle. Ananias had similar concerns about Paul/Saul but met with him anyway. Listen to hear more...

Why Lord, are these things happening? You want me to do what? Is this really you talking God? This doesn't make sense to me. Can you relate to those feelings? Listen as Pastor Newland shares insights on the Steps to Victory that Gideon went through.

Did you know that athletes/those that complete in athletics is mentioned in the Bible? 2 Timothy 2:5(NKJV) starts out: "And also if anyone competes in athletics..." Other versions use the word "athlete". Even boxing is illuded too. How can what we understand about athletics apply to our walk with God? Listen and see.

What is the significance of Jesus, as the Good Shepherd knowing your name? What other insights are there in John, chapter 10 that can reassure us? Listen in...

Did you know pure democracy can be dangerous? Listen as Pastor Chris Newland shares insights on the dangers of pure democracy in our churches and society as we look at multiple historical references from the book of Acts.