New Bridge Church - Pastors Jeff Lyle & Dustin Pennington

Ashley Faletti

Jesus mission to earth included His desire to pay the required price to atone for our sin. Any person who repents of their sin, turning to Jesus as Lord, will have that payment applied to their account, and their debt is forever removed. Clearly, those who experience this salvation will respond with a life of gratitude toward their Savior, right? This message reveals the ways of Jesus, specifically that He rightfully expects a life of intentional thankfulness, worship and praise. This message offers us all an opportunity to discern where our hearts are on the Thank-You-God-meter. Let’s pause and remember what great work He has accomplished on our behalf.

When we use the word “church” we are often referring to the place where a local group of believers gather as one in order to worship, pray and serve together. There is a lot of activity that goes on in a local church. It requires vision, volunteers, money and organization. Yet a church can have all of those things and more, but if it is lacking one specific component, that church will not last long for the glory of Jesus. Josiah found out what that one missing component was and, when he did, the young king of Israel made some immediate & sweeping changes.

Steven Ugan

Very few things in ancient politics could be as frightening as the reality of a third-grader reigning as the king over God’s people. Yet, in His sovereign plan, God exalted an eight year old named Josiah to Israel’s throne. It would prove to be one of the most amazing reigns that ancient Israel was ever privileged to experience. In this first message on the life of King Josiah, we will take a panoramic view of this amazing and godly legacy of the boy who became a king. May our hearts all be stirred to live for the same excellence that characterized young Josiah’s life.

Most of us stopped believing in the boogeyman before we started grade school. Yet, if we lived 2,000 years ago in a place called Gadara, we might have had opportunity to believe in the boogeyman well into our adulthood. In this message we will observe how Jesus intentionally encountered a man filled with demons who had been terrorizing an entire village. We can learn so much about the ways and works of the Savior as we witness Him display His authority over the domain of darkness. Stand amazed as Jesus transforms a man’s life and gives him a lasting purpose as the boogeyman becomes an evangelist.

If you walk with God long enough, you will discover that He will lead to an occasional valley. Seasons of dryness, distance, discouragement and despair can creep in like dark, looming clouds. This message takes a look at one believer’s experience in the valley, and how he helped himself exit it. We can learn to do the same when our valley season arrives.

Dustin Pennington

Jesus is not only a Savior, Master & King, He is also a Shepherd. And Shepherds take their sheep where those sheep need to go. Sometimes the leadership of Jesus results in us being taken to places we never would have volunteered to go. He stretches us. He challenges us. He intentionally brings us to places where it is difficult to continue following Him. Jesus isn’t interested in leaving us where our natural gifting, education, strengths and experiences can sustain us. He wants to build deep friendship and trust with His own people. This is why He regularly stretches us beyond ourselves.

As the story of Jonah reaches its final chapter, we still have unanswered questions. Will God ever gain Jonah’s trust? Will Jonah change after seeing multitudes repent before God? Does Jonah ever experience the attitude adjustment he so greatly needs? In lavish grace for Jonah, God makes effort for Jonah to get his eyes off the Nineties whom he despises, and to take a long look in the mirror to examine his own heart. God frequently holds that same mirror in front of us so we will see what He sees in our hearts.

What if someone told you that the greatest singular revival that has ever occurred on earth came through the message of a prophet who did not want any results? Well, if someone told you that, you would be hearing the truth. Jonah’s second chance from God was met by Jonah’s obedience, but not his enthusiasm. Fortunately for the people of Nineveh, God had a desire to see them delivered, so He worked on their behalf in spite of His servant’s bad attitude. This message reveals the magnitude of God’s love for the lost, and the lengths He goes to in order to bring them into His family.

There is a certain test from God that requires humility and discernment for us to pass. The Kingdom is offered from God by grace and received by us through faith. But sometimes, God expects us to go all-in and pay full price. Ease, convenience and favor are sometimes the last things that God is offering us. When He wants our full buy-in, He requires of us the highest cost.

Vincent Campbell

There is a certain type of season wherein a certain type of person experiences a “timeout” from God. For Jonah, running from God had led to disastrous consequences, but God was not content to allow Jonah to end his story in tragedy. Jonah was sequestered by God in the belly of a fish in order to gain understanding about the most important things in life. What Jonah eventually discovered is that God is merciful to rebels and is eager to offer all of us second chances.

Deborah isn’t the only female superstar in Judges chapter 4. This message introduces us to Jail, a woman who took initiative during a very short window of opportunity, and consequently made a name for herself in ancient Israel. Kingdom women have the awesome joy of being both nurturing and powerful. Jael showed wartime stealth and strength and sealed the victory for an entire nation.

You know it’s a bad day in the Kingdom when the one person who is supposed to represent God is actually trying to get away from Him. Jonah’s story continues as the rebellious prophet reaches a crossroads with the Lord. How does God deal with His children when they are digging in their heels against them? You might be surprised that there is great love in the midst of strong correction.

There is one aspect of the Christian life wherein none of us has a choice: we will be engaged by the enemy. The forces of darkness have one mission in the present age, and that mission is to seek to remove anything and everything that brings glory to Jesus Christ. Because of this, the Church exists under a permanent bullseye. How do you approach spiritual warfare? What is your response when attacked by the enemy or by circumstances created by the enemy? This message teaches us that we are to be on the offensive. We are invited to partner with God in victory. Once again, Deborah helps us learn how this is accomplished.

It has been said that a crisis does not make us nor break us, but reveal to us who we already are. If that saying is true, then the beginning of Deborah’s testimony reveals just how solid this woman truly was. With an intimidating army heading their way, Israel needed an in-the-moment leader. Deborah steps up and reveals to everyone what anointed leadership looks like.

Dustin Pennington

Deborah was an extremely rare woman in her day. It might be accurately be said that Deborah would be a rare woman in any day. In this first message of the sermon series about Deborah’s life and ministry, we receive an overview of the diverse and dramatic ways that God used this woman in her generation. May all the daughters of God consider how they might emulate this valiant woman. May all the sons of God seek how they might help advance God’s daughters in their own unique Kingdom callings.