Bridge Sermons Podcast
The Bridge Community Church is one church with four locations near Chicago, Illinois. Our mission is to connect people with God, people, and service.
Episodes
156 episodes
Your Past Doesn’t Define You | Joshua 2 | Junior Ziegler
Do you ever feel trapped in your past? Maybe you feel like you’ve messed up beyond repair, but what if you’re just getting started? What if God could redeem your story?Check out Junior’s message from Joshua 2.
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How To Prepare For 2026 | Joshua 1 | Scott Ziegler
As we head into a new year, there are so many opportunities ahead of us. How can we make the most of them? What can we do to make this our best year yet?Check out the first message from our series in Joshua.
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How To Grow In Your Faith | Ezekiel 47:1-12 | Denim Trncic
The new year is a great time to form new habits and aim for growth. What if there were a few simple changes you could make that would turn your life around for the better?Check out Denim’s message from Ezekiel 47.
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Who Is Jesus For? | Luke 2:8-18 | Denim Trncic
Have you ever felt like an outcast? Maybe you’ve felt like you don’t belong and you feel stuck. What does Jesus’ birth have to say to those who feel like outsiders?Check out the last message in our series, The Nativity.
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Who Is Mary, The Mother Of Jesus? | Luke 1 | Scott Ziegler
Mary is one of the most famous women in the Bible, yet there are so many different views about her. Scripture is clear that she was highly favored by God, but why? What can we learn from Jesus’ mom? Check out Scott’s message from L...
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The One In The Shadows | Matthew 1 & 2 | Scott Ziegler
There are a lot of opinions and perspectives when it comes to manhood, but many of them are more destructive than helpful. What about God’s way? How does the Bible outline true masculinity, and is it even effective? Check...
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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 ...
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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 Rom...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 o...
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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.
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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.
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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 s...
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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...
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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 f...
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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 ...
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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 seri...
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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 Juni...
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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 ...
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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 th...
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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 Colossian...
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