The Bridge Bible Church: Recent Episodes
Rob Kaczmarek
Weekly teachings from the Bridge Bible Church in Somerset, WI. The Bridge desires to lead everyone in full life development in Jesus Christ. Our foundation is Jesus Christ, and our pillars are relationships, worship, missions and prayer. For more info, please visit thebridgewired.com.
Deuteronomy 6:4-7 - This week, we take a break from Galatians to discuss the next generation. What kind of legacy are you leaving? How meaningful is your relationship with the Lord, and how does that impact your relationships with those in your family?
Galatians 2:1-10 - Pastor Rob explicitly defines the gospel. Have you heard it and received it? If so, then go. Go with the fruit of the Spirit, providing what is needed for the poor in spirit and the poor in need, displaying and sharing the Gospel with all those in darkness.
Galatians 1:3-10 - Pastor Rob shows us there is no other gospel. Have you put your hope in a false gospel or something other than the true gospel of Jesus Christ? How can we walk in a manner worthy of this gospel?
Galatians 1:1-2,11-24 - Our new series begins with Paul's letter to the Galatians. Why listen to Paul? What is an apostle? Pastor Rob explores Paul's letter and the circumstances leading to it. Where are you at in your calling with Jesus?
Matthew 14:14-33 - Pastor Rob returns and asks where we look to in all our circumstances. In whom or what do we trust?
James 1:9-12 | The founding pastor of the Bridge Bible Church, Brian Williamson, revisits us for a special message. Do we live in the reality of eternity? How would you grade yourself? Don't forget that our grades and efforts fall short, but in Jesus we have someone who got the perfect grade on our behalf.
Letter to the Ephesians - Mark Beck, from Josiah's Gift, joins us for a recitation of the letter to the Ephesians. At the heart of Josiah’s Gift is the belief that all you need to change a life is for a willing heart to encounter the Word of God. In the story of King Josiah (2 Kings 22-23) we see that this kind of encounter not only changed a life but ended up changing the course of an entire nation for a generation. https://www.josiahsgift.com
Galatians 5:16-24 | Doug Quenzer discusses the importance of walking in the Spirit. He argues that walking in the Spirit is living in accordance with God's will and purpose for our lives. He provides a number of ways to walk in the Spirit, including surrendering our lives to Christ, reading and studying the Bible, worshiping God in spirit and truth, walking in love, and yielding to the Holy Spirit's leading.
May 7, 2023 - John 15:1-12 - Kim Swenson shares the secret of joy and how we can achieve it. Along the way, we get the three P's of abiding as the key.
April 30, 2023 - Daniel Radke wants us to be encouraged that we have Jesus as our ascended High Priest. Dive into the text of Hebrews to see what it means.
April 23, 2023. - Glenn Herschberger of Converge shares the purpose of the Church. Why does the church exist and to what or whose purpose does it serve?
April 16, 2023 - Carl Gaede urges us all to truly surrender to God and say, "Lord have your way". What are the things you hold onto, seeking control rather than surrender to the Lord?
April 9, 2023 - Michael Hedges encourages us to rejoice and celebrate on this Easter Sunday and shows us why we should.
April 2, 2023 - Bob Andrighetti shares details of the original Passover celebration. We see, even before Jesus came, that the events of the Passover point to Jesus and what He accomplishes.
March 26, 2023: Josh Bell shares his thoughts on Romans 12:1-2, urging us all to be transformed by Jesus rather than conformed by the world.
The Book of James - Mark Beck, from Josiah's Gift, joins us for a recitation of the Book of James. At the heart of Josiah’s Gift is the belief that all you need to change a life is for a willing heart to encounter the Word of God. In the story of King Josiah (2 Kings 22-23) we see that this kind of encounter not only changed a life but ended up changing the course of an entire nation for a generation.
https://www.josiahsgift.com/
Ephesians 4 - Pastor Rob encourages us with Paul’s call for us to walk in a manner worthy, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit. When we walk together under the gospel in unity in Christ, we overcome all the enemy throws at us and reflect Jesus to all those around us watching.
1 Corinthians 15:1-11 - Elder Jim Bucklew urges us all, to keep the main thing (the Gospel), the main thing. Since the dawn of the church, churches have split over lesser things than the Gospel. Jim exhorts us not to get caught up in the weeds as many churches have and still do, but rather focus on the Gospel and find unity in Christ.
At the conclusion of Revelation, we get to see inside the holy city God has created in Heaven. Do you realize God is calling you to be transformed as you go? What are the branches that need pruning in your walk? Where is He growing you to bear fruit? Have you been pretending? Don’t miss your chance to repent and be a vessel for the Lord. Christ's invitation to all who are thirsty is to come and drink.
February 19, 2023
Revelation 21 - This week, we get to the new heaven and new earth. What does it look like and what will we do? What is your plan? What kind of treasures are you storing up?
February 12, 2023
Revelation | 20:7-15 - At the end of the thousand-year reign, Satan is released, and all come before the great white throne, and the books of heaven are opened. Who’s in the book of life? What is your foundation and what are you building on it? Are your works consumed by fire or building up treasures in heaven?
1 John 4:7-16 - As we approach Christmas and the first coming of Jesus, we learn today that He came because He loved us. Why is it essential that we know God loved us first? Are we being transformed by His love? How do we abide in Him as the scriptures say?
Luke 2:22-38 – Today's sermon focuses on preparation and the stories of Simeon and Anna. How did people back then miss the first coming? Are we prepared for the second coming? Pastor Rob shares three things for us to be prepared as we learn from the preparation of both Simeon and Anna.
Revelation 18 - Today, we learn the importance of not being caught up in materialism and greed, instead we should be caught up in Christ. As we help people find their identity in Christ, we call people to repentance and they have hope.
Revelation 17 - John shows us where Babylon began, it will end, and Jesus is victorious over it all. Pastor Rob points out the similarities between one world religion back then to the ideas and deceptions in our world today. As we are aware, we cling to the Gospel and carry it with us to share with others.
Revelation 14 - No matter how dark it seems to become, Jesus will bring complete victory and triumph over the enemy. Knowing this, John encourages us to keep looking to Jesus in this moment.
Mark 9:33-50 - A break in Revelation brings us to the book of Mark. What can we learn from the disciples debating amongst themselves who’s the greatest? How did they respond to others? How do we respond to temptations? Join us as we learn from God’s Word the importance of how (and how not to) “one another”. Be encouraged to have salt and be at peace with one another.
Revelation 13:1-10 - We continue our series in Revelation with Pastor Rob bringing us the first half of chapter 13. We close with a testimony from Jake Silbernagel.