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This weekend, we continue our message series exploring the timeless wisdom found in the Book of Psalms. Pastor Jonathan will be bringing a message from Psalm 23.
This weekend, we begin a new message series exploring the timeless wisdom found in the Book of Psalms. Pastor Jon returns from vacation to kick off the series with a message from Psalm 2. We'll also celebrate Communion together.
This weekend, StoneBridge concludes our series titled, The Fruit of the Spirit based on Galatians 5:22-23. Pastor Jonathan's message will focus on the faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
Join us this weekend as we continue our Fruit of the Spirit message series with Part 2, "Live by the Spirit." Deacon Danielle Davis will lead us through Galatians 5:16–25, exploring what it means to walk daily in the Spirit and allow God to cultivate His character in our lives. We hope you'll join us for this encouraging and practical message!
If you have been around the church you probably have heard a sermon or two about the Fruit of the Spirit. It’s something many of us are familiar with. However, we don’t often think of the Fruit being a result of Christian community and Christian freedom. Join us for worship this weekend as Rev. Ryan starts a new StoneBridge series on the Fruit of the Spirit. Come learn about the Apostle Paul’s vision for Christian community and what this has everything to do with the Fruit of the Spirit.
This weekend, we conclude our message series through the book of James. Filled with practical wisdom and timeless truth, James challenges us to move beyond simply hearing God's Word and begin living it out in our daily lives. Join us as this weekend as Pastor Jon brings us a message from James 5 called Confess.
This weekend, we continue our message series through the book of James. Filled with practical wisdom and timeless truth, James challenges us to move beyond simply hearing God's Word and begin living it out in our daily lives. Join us as this weekend as Pastor Jon brings us a message from James 4 called What is Your Life?
This weekend, we continue our message series through the book of James. Filled with practical wisdom and timeless truth, James challenges us to move beyond simply hearing God's Word and begin living it out in our daily lives. Join us as this weekend as Pastor Jon brings us a message from James 3 called Taming the Tongue.
This weekend, we continue our message series through the book of James. Filled with practical wisdom and timeless truth, James challenges us to move beyond simply hearing God's Word and begin living it out in our daily lives. Join us as this weekend as Pastor Jon brings us a message from James 2 called Rich and Poor.
This weekend, we begin a new message series through the book of James. Filled with practical wisdom and timeless truth, James challenges us to move beyond simply hearing God's Word and begin living it out in our daily lives. Join us as Pastor Jon launches the series with a message from James chapter 1.
This weekend we conclude our message series, Jesus’ Farewell. Join us as Pastor Jon shares a message titled “The Hour Has Come”exploring Jesus’ powerful words in John 17:1-26 and what they mean for how we live and love today.
This weekend we continue our message series, Jesus’ Farewell. Join us as Pastor Jon shares a message titled “The Advocate” exploring Jesus’ powerful words in John 14:15-31 and what they mean for how we live and love today.
This weekend we continue our message series, Jesus’ Farewell. Join us as Pastor Jon shares a message titled “I Have Conquered”exploring Jesus’ powerful words in John 16:25-33 and what they mean for how we live and love today.
This weekend we continue our message series, Jesus’ Farewell. Join us as Pastor Jon shares a message titled “Joy” exploring Jesus’ powerful words in John 16:16-24 and what they mean for how we live and love today.
Pastor Jon continues his series Jesus Farewell with “If the World Hates You”exploring Jesus’ powerful words in John 15:18-27 and what they mean for how we live and love today.
This weekend we continue our message series, Jesus’ Farewell. Join us as Pastor Jon shares a message titled “Greater Love” exploring Jesus’ powerful words in John 15:1-17 and what they mean for how we live and love today.
This weekend we continue our message series, Jesus’ Farewell. Join us as Pastor Jon shares a message titled “The Way” exploring Jesus’ powerful words in John 14:1-14 and what they mean for how we live and love today.
This weekend we kick off a brand-new message series, Jesus’ Farewell. Join us as Pastor Jon shares a message titled “Love One Another,” exploring Jesus’ powerful words in John 13:31–38 and what they mean for how we live and love today.
This weekend Pastor Jon concludes the message series, John’s Recommended Pairings with a message titled, "Early in the Morning"based on John 21:1-19.
This weekend Pastor Jonathan continues the message series, John’s Recommended Pairings with a message titled,Thomas based on John 20:19-29.
This weekend Pastor Jon continues the message series, John’s Recommended Pairings, with a message titled, While It Was Still Dark based on John 20:1-18.
This weekend we continue our message series, John’s Recommended Pairings, with a message titled, The Foot Washing based on John 13:1-20.
This weekend we continue our message series, John’s Recommended Pairings, with a message titled, The Anointing based on John 12:1-8.
This weekend we continue our message series, John’s Recommended Pairings, with a message titled, The Man Born Blind based on John 9:1-41.
This weekend we continue our message series, John’s Recommended Pairings, with a message titled, The Man by the Pool based on John 5:1-18.
we continue our message series, John’s Recommended Pairings, with a message titled, The Woman of Samaria based on John 4: 1-42.
This weekend we begin a new message series, John’s Recommended Pairings, starting with the story of Nicodemus from John 3.
We continue the series, Come and See with a message from Pastor Jon titled"Take Away the Stone", based on John 11:17-44.
Come and See with a message from Pastor Jon titled Philip Said to Him, based on John 1:43-51.
The Director of Impact Ministries Kristie LaBarge brings a message from Ephesians 5:8-20 titled "Wake Up"
Pastor Jon begins his new sermon series "Come and See" with a message called "Where He was Staying"
Associate Pastor Ryan Joslin brings a message called Finding Your Spot—discover where you fit and how God is calling you to step in.
This weekend, Pastor Jon continues our Advent series in John 1:1 with a sermon titled, "The Word Was God".
Pastor Jon continues our Advent series in John 1:1 with a sermon titled, "Was the Word".
This weekend is worship, join us for the beginning of Advent! Pastor Jon will be bringing the message based on John 1:1 called "In the Beginning".
Pastor Jonathan Lusche Speaks about Giving Thanks in all circumstances.
Based on Lunke 17: 11-19.
Join us this weekend as Pastor Jon concludes our series, Discovering Deuteronomy, with a message titled “Choose Life”diving into Deuteronomy 30:11-20.
Join us this weekend as Pastor Jon continues our series, Discovering Deuteronomy, with a message titled “The Secret Things of the Lord” diving into Deuteronomy 29
Pastor Jon continues our impactful series, Discovering Deuteronomy, with a message titled “So Now I Bring...” diving into Deuteronomy 26:1-15.
Join us this weekend as Pastor Jon continues our impactful series, Discovering Deuteronomy, with a message titled “The Lord is One,” diving into Deuteronomy 6:1–9.
Pastor Jon continues our series, Discovering Deuteronomy, sharing powerful insights from Deuteronomy 5:1-21 in his message, “Second Law”
Join us this weekend as Pastor Jon continues the series, Discovering Deuteronomy with a message titled, Statutes and Ordinances based on Deuteronomy 4:5-14.
StoneBridge launches into a new message series called Discovering Deuteronomy. Join us as Pastor Jon shares a message titled, The Words That Moses Spoke based on Deuteronomy 1:1-8.
Several things are happening this weekend in worship. Firstly, we conclude our Spirit Series and will focus on the third part of StoneBridge’s mission statement - “… to extend God’s love to others”. Pastor Jonathan’s message will be based on Luke 10:25-37
Pastor Ryan continues our annual StoneBridge Spirit Series with a message called, "Deepening our Community in Faith"based on Romans 5:1-2;18-21. During the StoneBridge Spirit Series we are reviewing our church’s three primary purposes. By doing so, StoneBridge stays the course, remains focused, and builds unity.
Pastor Jon begins our annual StoneBridge Spirit Series with a message called, Sharing the Hope of Jesus based on Romans 10:9-15.
Pastor Jon concludes the message series, Order Out of Chaos with a message called, The Seventh Day based on Genesis 1:1-2:4.
Pastor Jon continues the message series, Order Out of Chaos with a message called, The Image of God based on Genesis 1:1-2:4.
Pastor Jon continues the message series, Order Out of Chaos with a message called Complete Chaos based on Genesis 1:1-2:4
Join us this weekend in worship as Pastor Jon begins a new series titled, Order Out of Chaos with a message called It Was Very Good based on Genesis 1:1-2:4.
Associate Pastor Jonathan Lusche will conclude the Story Time sermon series with The Parable of the Talents, Matthew 25:14-30.
Join StoneBridge this weekend as Associate Pastor Ryan Joslin continues the with message series, Storytime, with a message titled, Accepting the Invitation, based on Luke 14:1;12-24.
StoneBridge begins a new series called Storytime. Over the next three weekends, Pastor Jonathan and Pastor Ryan will explore three of Jesus’ parables and the rich spiritual truths within.
Pastor Jon concludes the message series, The New Jerusalem with a message titled, The New Jerusalembased on Revelation 21.
Pastor Jon continues the message series, The New Jerusalem with a message titled, The Great Multitude based on Revelation 7
Pastor Jon continues the message series, The New Jerusalem with a message titled, The Lion and the Lamb based on Revelation 5.
Pastor Jon continues the message series, The New Jerusalem with a message titled, The Mark of the Beast based on Revelation 13
Pastor Jon continues the message series, The New Jerusalem with a message titled, The Dragon based on Revelation 12
Join us this weekend as Pastor Jon begins a new message series, The New Jerusalem with a message titled, The Book of Revelation based on Revelation 1
This weekend celebrate Pentecost at StoneBridge. Pastor Jon will be sharing a special message based on Acts 2 where God pours out the Holy Spirit on his followers.
Join StoneBridge this weekend as Associate Pastor Ryan Joslin shares a message titled, "So...Now What?", based on Luke 17: 20-21
Join StoneBridge as we continue the message series, Together, Set Apart with a message titled, "The Body of Christ" based on 1 Corinthians 12
Join StoneBridge as we continue the message series, Together, Set Apart with a message titled, "Wait For One Another" based on 1 Corinthians 11:17-34.
Join StoneBridge as we continue the message series, Together, Set Apart with a message titled, "The Glory of God" based on 1 Corinthians 10:23-33
Join StoneBridge as we continue the message series, Together, Set Apart with a message titled, "God's Temple" based on 1 Corinthians 3.
Join StoneBridge as we begin a new message series, Together, Set Apart with a message titled, "The Church at Corinth"based on 1 Corinthians 1.
Pastor Jon shares a special, Palm Sunday message titled "He Humbled Himself", based onPhilippians 2:6-11.
Pastor Jon concludes the message series, I Have Seen the Lord with a message titled "James and the 500", based on1 Corinthians 15:1-8.
Youth & Family Ministries Director, Ryan Joslin continues the message series, I Have Seen the Lord with a message titled "Awe, Wonder, and the Revealing of God", based onRevelation 1:9-20.
Associate Pastor Jonathan Lusche continues the message series, I Have Seen the Lord with a message titled "The Upgrade Audit", based onJohn 21:1-19.
Pastor Jon continues the message series, I Have Seen the Lord with a message titled "Opening the Scriptures", based onLuke 24:13-35
Pastor Jon continues the message series, I Have Seen the Lord with a message titled "See My Hands", based onJohn 20:19-29.
Join StoneBridge as Pastor Jon continues the message series, I Have Seen the Lord with a message titled "But They Doubted", based onMatthew 28:16-20.
Join StoneBridge as Pastor Jon continues the message series, I Have Seen the Lord with a message titled "How Much He Must Suffer", based onActs 9:1-19.
Join StoneBridge as Pastor Jon continues the message series, I Have Seen the Lord with a message titled "Mary", based onJohn 20:1-19
Join StoneBridge as we begin a new message series, I Have Seen the Lord with a message titled, First Fruits based on1 Corinthians 15:12-28. We'll also receive a final Uganda update and draw the raffle winners this weekend.
Join StoneBridge as we begin a new message series, I Have Seen the Lord with a message titled, The Good News based on1 Corinthians 15:1-11
Join StoneBridge as we continue with the message series, We Believe with a message titled, I Have Seen the Lord, based onJohn 20:18. We will be hearing about our partnership in Uganda and selling raffle tickets in support of the Dayspring School.
Join StoneBridge as we continue with the message series, We Believe with a message titled, Jesus is Lord, based onRomans 10:9
Join StoneBridge as we continue with the message series, We Believe with a message titled, Father, Son, Holy Spirit, based on Matthew 28:18
Join StoneBridge as we kick off the New Year with a new message series called We Believe. This weekend Pastor Jon will share a sermon titled, "God Raised Jesus from the Dead" based on 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10.
Associate Pastor Jonathan Lusche brings a message based on John 3:16-17 called, The Resolution Solution
This weekend, StoneBridge will continue our Advent series called Eyewitness. Join us as Pastor Jon shares a message titled, "The Shepherds" based on Luke 2:8-20
This weekend, StoneBridge will continue our Advent series called Eyewitness. Join us as Pastor Jon shares a message titled, "Mary" based on Luke 2:1-7
Starting this weekend, StoneBridge will be launching a new message series for the season of Advent called Eyewitness. Join us as Pastor Jon shares a message titled, "The Magi" based on Matthew 2:1-12.
Youth & Families Director, Ryan Joslin shares a message titled, "Aspiring Gratitude", based on 1 Thessalonians 5:12-23.
Join us for a special, global missions weekend!
IMPACT Director, Rev. Kristi Labarge and additional guest speakers will share IMPACT's history, purpose, and how God's working through faithful people from Ventura County to make a difference around the world.
Pastor Jon continues the series, JEREMIAH: Embracing Babylon with a message titled, "I Will Restore", based on Jeremiah 30:1-3
Pastor Jon continues the series, JEREMIAH: Embracing Babylon with a message titled, "Build Houses", based on Jeremiah 29: 1-14.
Pastor Jon continues the series, JEREMIAH: Embracing Babylon with a message titled, "Two Prophets", based on Jeremiah 28
Pastor Jon continues the series, JEREMIAH: Embracing Babylon with a message titled, "Sabbath", based on Jeremiah 17:19-27.
Pastor Jon continues the series, JEREMIAH: Embracing Babylon with a message titled, "The Exile", based on Jeremiah 13:15-27.
Pastor Jon continues the series, JEREMIAH: Embracing Babylon with a message titled, "Amend Your Ways", based on Jeremiah 7:1-15.
StoneBridge will be launching a new message series called JEREMIAH: Embracing Babylon. Join us as Pastor Jon shares a message titled, "The Words of Jeremiah" based on Jeremiah 1:1-10.
During the StoneBridge Spirit Series we'll be reviewing our church’s three primary purposes. By doing so, StoneBridge stays the course, remains focused, and builds unity. This weekend, Pastor Jon Saur will focus on extending God's love to others.
During the StoneBridge Spirit Series we'll be reviewing our church’s three primary purposes. By doing so, StoneBridge stays the course, remains focused, and builds unity. This weekend, Pastor Jon Saur will focus on deepening our community in faith.
In addition to wearing Hawaiian shirts, sports jerseys and church swag, during the StoneBridge Spirit Series we'll be reviewing our church’s three primary purposes. By doing so, StoneBridge stays the course, remains focused, and builds unity. This weekend, Associate Pastor Jonathan will focus on "sharing the hope of Jesus".
Pastor Jon continues the series, Called to Ninevah, with a message titled, "Is it right for you to be angry?", based on the book of Jonah.
Pastor Jon continues the series, Called to Ninevah, with a message titled, "And the Lord Said...", based on the book of Jonah.
Pastor Jon begins a new message series, Called to Ninevah, with a message titled, "Jonah Fled", based on the book of Jonah.
Associate Pastor, Jonathan Lusche, brings us a messaged called, "Forgive Us Our What?", based on Matthew 6:9-15 and Luke 11:1-4.
Youth & Families Ministries Director, Ryan Joslin, brings us a messaged called, "Pathway of Repentance", based on Luke 5:27-34.
Pastor Jon continues our message series, To the Ends of the Earth with a message called, "Ananias", based on Acts 9:10-19a.
Pastor Jon continues our message series, To the Ends of the Earth with a message called, "Phillip Baptized Him", based on Acts 8:26-40.
Pastor Jon continues our message series, To the Ends of the Earth with a message called, "Simon and Simon", based on Acts 8:14-25.
Pastor Jon continues our message series, To the Ends of the Earth with a message called, "'Look,' He Said", based on Acts 7:54-60.
Join us this weekend as Pastor Jon continues our message series, To the Ends of the Earth with a message called, "But to God!", based on Acts 4:32-5:11.
Join us this weekend as Pastor Jon continues our message series, To the Ends of the Earth with a message called, "A Good Deed", based on Acts 4:1-22.
Join us this weekend as Pastor Jon continues our new message series, To the Ends of the Earth with a message called, "No Silver or Gold", based on Acts 3:1-10
Pastor Jon continues our new message series, To the Ends of the Earth with a message called, "Filled with the Holy Spirit", based on Acts 2:1-13.
Join us this weekend as Pastor Jon begins a new message series, To the Ends of the Earth with a message called, "You Will Be My Witnesses", based on Acts 1:1-11.
Join us this weekend as Pastor Jon concludes our message series, Storytime: Parables from Luke with a message called, "It Became a Tree", based on Luke 13:18-19.
Join us this weekend as Pastor Jon continues our message series, Storytime: Parables from Luke with a message called, "Need to Pray", based on Luke 18:1-14
Join us this weekend as Pastor Jon continues our message series, Storytime: Parables from Luke with a message called, "Lazarus", based on Luke 16:19-31.
Join us this weekend as Pastor Jon continues our new message series, Storytime: Parables from Luke with a message called, "He Ran", based on Luke 15:11-32
Join us this weekend as Pastor Jon continues our new message series, Storytime: Parables from Luke with a message called, "A Great Dinner", based on Luke 14:15-24.
Join us this weekend as Pastor Jon continues our new message series, Storytime: Parables from Luke with a message called, "Rich Toward God", based on Luke 12:13-21.
Join us this weekend as Pastor Jon starts a new message series, Storytime: Parables from Luke with a message called, "Eternal Life", based on Luke 10:25-37.
On Easter, believers celebrate the resurrection as the grand finale of Jesus’ ministry. By comparison, Jesus' ascension seems like a last second add on, side show, disappearing act. Poof! He’s gone! … Is that all there is to it? Turns out, there’s a lot more to it. Join Pastor Jonathan in worship this weekend and learn Three Ascension Essentials based on Luke 24:50-53.
Pastor Jon continues our message series, Journey to Jerusalem with a message called, "Jerusalem", based on Luke 19:28-40
Pastor Jon continues our message series, Journey to Jerusalem with a message called, "Zaccheus Stood", based on Luke 19:1-9.
There’s a saying, "Only God can count the apples in one seed.” Similarly in this weekend’s scripture, Jesus appreciates Jerusalem’s potential and laments that it went unmet. Learn more about how this relates to your own calling by joining us in worship. Pastor Jonathan will share a message titled, O Jerusalem based on Luke 13:31-35.
Pastor Jon continues our message series -Journey to Jerusalem- with a message called "You are Set Free" based on Luke 13:10-17
Pastor Jon continues our message series -Journey to Jerusalem- with a message called "Priorities" based on Luke 11:37-54
Pastor Jon continues our new message series -Journey to Jerusalem- with a message called "Sitting at Jesus' Feet" based on Luke 10:38-42
Pastor Jon continues our new message series -Journey to Jerusalem- with a message called "Jesus Set His Face" based on Luke 9:51-62.
Pastor Jon starts a new message series -Journey to Jerusalem- with a message called "Listen to Him!" based on Luke 9:28-36. Communion will be served at all services.
Pastor Jon concludes his message series, Today with a message called "Paradise" based on Luke 23:32-43.
This weekend we continue our message series, Today. Pastor Jon will be looking at Luke 5:17-26 in a message called, "Incredible Things".
This weekend we kick off a new message series, Today. Pastor Jon will be looking at Luke 4:16-30 in a message called, "Today".
This weekend at StoneBridge, you’re invited to a Time to Pray.
Not only will Pastor Jonathan share a special message about the importance of prayer, he’ll cast the vision about how Time to Pray will be central to the life of StoneBridge in 2024.
Join StoneBridge this weekend as Youth and Family Ministries Director Ryan Joslin brings a new message based on Acts 2:42-47 called, Transforming the Earth Beneath our Feet: How Christ is Revealed in Community and Connection.
Pastor Jon will bring a special Christmas message called, Nothing Will Be Impossible with God based on Luke 1:26-38.
Based on Luke 1:5-25, Pastor Jonathan will share a special holiday message titled, Zechariah's Story
We kick off the Advent season this weekend! Join us in worship as we hear from Director of Youth and Family Ministries, Ryan Joslin with a message called, My Soul Magnifies the Lord, based on Luke 1:39-56
Join us in worship this weekend as we hear from Pastor Jonathan with a message called, More Lethal than Leprosy, based on Luke 17:11-19
This weekend we conclude our message series, The Rise and Fall of King David. Pastor Jon will be looking at 2 Samuel 19:1-9 in a message called, "Absalom!".
This weekend we continue our message series, The Rise and Fall of King David. Pastor Jon will be looking at 2 Samuel 12:1-14 in a message called, "I Have Sinned".
This weekend we continue our message series, The Rise and Fall of King David. Pastor Jon will be looking at 2 Samuel 11:1-17 in a message called, "David Was Sitting in Jerusalem".
This weekend we continue our message series, The Rise and Fall of King David. Pastor Jon will be looking at 2 Samuel 7:1-17 in a message called, "The Promise to David".
This weekend we continue our new message series, The Rise and Fall of King David. Pastor Jon will be looking at 2 Samuel 1:17-27 in a message called, "How the Mighty Have Fallen".
This weekend we continue our new message series, The Rise and Fall of King David. Pastor Jon will be looking at 1 Samuel 17:31-50 in a message called, "Sling and Stone".
This weekend we kick off a new message series, The Rise and Fall of King David. Pastor Jon will be looking at 1 Samuel 16:1-13 in a message called, "Anoint Him".
The mission of StoneBridge Community Church is:
to share the hope of Jesus,
to deepen our community in faith,
and to extend God's love to others.
This weekend in worship, Pastor Jon will be addressing the last section of our updated mission statement, Love.
This weekend in worship, Pastor Jonathan will be addressing the second section of our updated mission statement, Faith.
A healthy practice for an organization is to revisit its mission statement to evaluate if it's still on track, to determine if its purposes have evolved, or to further refine its goals and clearly communicate them. Over the last couple years, StoneBridge's leadership prayerfully reflected on our church’s mission statement. On January 17, 2023, StoneBridge’s Board of Elders voted to approve the following, updated mission statement...
The mission of StoneBridge Community Church is:
to share the hope of Jesus,
deepen our community in faith,
and extend God's love to others.
This weekend in worship, Pastor Jon will be addressing the first section of our updated mission statement, Hope.
This weekend Pastor Jon concludes the series Psalms: Greatest Hitswith a message based on Psalm 150, titled "Praise Him".
This weekend StoneBridge continues a sermon series based on the Psalms: Greatest Hits. Pastor Jon will be preaching on Psalm 117 with a message called, "Praise the Lord"
This weekend StoneBridge continues a sermon series based on the Psalms: Greatest Hits. Pastor Jon will be preaching on Psalm 23 with a message called, "You Are With Me"
This weekend StoneBridge continues a new sermon series based on the Psalms: Greatest Hits. Pastor Jon will be preaching on Psalm 8 with a message called, "What are Humans?"
This weekend StoneBridge kicks off a new sermon series based on the Psalms: Greatest Hits. Pastor Jon will be preaching on Psalm 1 with a message called, "Happy".
While driving by a sign that reads "CAUTION WORK IN PROGRESS", have you ever been annoyed by stopped traffic because CALTRANS was improving your community’s roadway? Sometimes we’re in such a rush to get to our destination that we don’t appreciate the improvements that are happening along the way. In worship this weekend Pastor Jonathan will help us celebrate the good news that because of God’s grace, we are all a "work in progress" and explore how we might live from within this newfound identity.
We have all experienced loss. The loss of relationships, the loss of dreams, the loss of something good. And it's painful. Loss brings us to a place of sorrow that eats us up inside and sometimes feels like it will never leave. We are not alone in this feeling. Many now and many before us have found themselves in this space. Not a fix-all to every problem but a movement towards hope, lament is a holy and powerful cry that offers a step out of the depths. In worship this weekend, Youth & Families Director, Ryan Joslin will explore the spiritual discipline of lament with us in hopes of finding a healthy pathway forward.
This is the final Podcast in The Essentials Podcast Series. This series has been recorded over the past two summers to answer the question : " What are the essentials of the Christian Faith? "
This weekend, Pastor Jon concludes our message series based on 1 & 2 Peter called, Rock On! The message this weekend is called "Eyewitnesses of His Majesty". Follow along in 2 Peter 1:16-21!
This weekend, Pastor Jon continues our message series based on 1 & 2 Peter called, Rock On! The message this weekend is called "All Your Anxiety". Follow along in 1 Peter 5:1-11
This weekend, Pastor Jon continues our message series based on 1 & 2 Peter called, Rock On! The message this weekend is called "Love Covers a Multitude of Sins". Follow along in 1 Peter 4:7-11
This weekend, Pastor Jon continues our message series based on 1 & 2 Peter called, Rock On! The message this weekend is called "A Holy Priesthood". Follow along in 1 Peter 2:1-10
This weekend is the second message in the series based on 1 & 2 Peter called, Rock On! The message this weekend is called "Be Holy". Follow along in 1 Peter 1:13-16
This weekend, Pastor Jon kicks off a new message series based on 1 & 2 Peter called, Rock On! The message this weekend is called "The Exiles". Communion will be served.
Follow along in 1 Peter 1:1-9
This weekend, Pastor Jon concludes our sermon series called, The Markan Sandwichbased on the Gospel of Mark. The message this weekend is called "This is My Body". Follow along in Mark 14:17-31
Youth and Family Ministries Director Ryan Joslin continues our sermon series called, The Markan Sandwichbased on the Gospel of Mark. The message this weekend is called "The Courage to be Loving". Follow along in Mark 14:53-72
This weekend, Pastor Jon continues our sermon series called, The Markan Sandwichbased on the Gospel of Mark. The message this weekend is called "She Has Done What She Could". Follow along in Mark 14:1-11
This weekend, Pastor Jon continues a new sermon series called, The Markan Sandwichbased on the Gospel of Mark. The message this weekend is called "Withered Away". Follow along in Mark 11:12-25
This weekend, Pastor Jon continues a new sermon series called, The Markan Sandwichbased on the Gospel of Mark. The message this weekend is called "They Went Out".
Stories from Mexico. Hear first hand from those that went to Mexico to build houses for families in need.
On Easter, we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. This the central belief of Christian faith and it is the foundation of our hope. Jesus was raised from the dead and because he was raised from the dead, we trust we will be raised from the dead, also. Death was overcome in the resurrection! He is risen, he is risen indeed!
This weekend we celebrate Palm Sunday with a message from Pastor Jon called, "He Went into the Temple". Follow along in Mark 11:1-11
This weekend, Pastor Jon concludes our sermon series called, Truly Naturalbased on the Gospel of Mark. The message this weekend is called "He Began to Shout". Follow along in Mark 10:46-52!
Have you ever faced a moment of truth? A moment of truth is a time when a person is confronted with the facts about a situation, then compelled to make a decision, and take action. This weekend in worship, Pastor Jonathan will teach on Mark 3:1-6. In this scripture, two sets of people were faced with the same moment of truth and surprisingly, each set came to a completely opposite conclusion. How could this be? Find out by joining us in worship!
This weekend, Pastor Jon continues our sermon series called, Truly Naturalbased on the Gospel of Mark. The message this weekend is called "His Ears Were Opened". Follow along in Mark 7:31-37
This weekend, Pastor Jon continues our sermon series called, Truly Naturalbased on the Gospel of Mark. The message this weekend is called "Help My Unbelief!". Follow along in Mark 9:14-25
This weekend, Pastor Jon continues a new sermon series called, Truly Naturalbased on the Gospel of Mark. The message this weekend is called "Jesus Touched Him". Follow along in Mark 1:40-45
This weekend, Pastor Jon continues a new sermon series called, Truly Naturalbased on the Gospel of Mark. The message this weekend is called "Carried by Four of Them". Follow along in Mark 2:1-12
This weekend, Pastor Jon continues a new sermon series called, Truly Naturalbased on the Gospel of Mark. The message this weekend is called "With Authority!". Follow along in Mark 1:21-28
This weekend, Pastor Jon kicks off a new sermon series called, Truly Naturalbased on the Gospel of Mark. The message this weekend is called "They Began to Beg Jesus". Follow along in Mark 5:1-20
This weekend, Pastor Jon continues our sermon series based on the parables in the Gospel of Mark. The message this weekend is called The Greatest of Shrubs. Follow along in Mark 4:30-32
This weekend, Pastor Jon continues our sermon series based on the parables in the Gospel of Mark. The message this weekend is called Sprout and Grow. Follow along in Mark 4:26-29!
This weekend, Pastor Jon continues our sermon series based on the parables in the Gospel of Mark. The message this weekend is called Come to Light. Follow along in Mark 4:21-23!
This month, Pastor Jon kicks off a new, four week sermon series based on the parables in the Gospel of Mark. The message this weekend is called Good Soil. Follow along in Mark 4:1-9
Since the 1960’s, social scientists and psychologists have proven, time and again, that positive role models can change the trajectory of a person’s life. Can you name at least one person in your life who has been a positive role model to you? This New Year’s weekend, we’ll study the life of an often overlooked individual in the Bible and discover an inspirational role model for the ages.
You’ve decorated your home, lit the tree, and hung the stockings. To make the season complete, we invite you to join StoneBridge for Christmas Eve online.
This weekend Pastor Jon continues our Advent with a series called "Mark 1:4". This weekend we'll be focusing on Forgiveness of Sins.
This weekend Pastor Jon continues our Advent with a series called "Mark 1:4". This weekend we'll be focusing on Repentance. Follow along in Mark 1:4.
This weekend Pastor Jon will be kicking off Advent with a series called "Mark 1:4". This weekend we'll be focusing on baptism. Follow along in Mark 1:4.
This weekend Youth & Family Ministries Director Ryan Joslin brings a pre-thanksgiving message to StoneBridge called, "Refraction and Gratitude". Follow along in Matthew 18:23-33.
This weekend Pastor Jon continues our sermon series called, Ruth: Where You Go I Will Go with a message called, "They Named Him Obed". Follow along in Ruth 4:7-17
This weekend Pastor Jon continues our sermon series called, Ruth: Where You Go I Will Go with a message called, "One of Our Nearest Kin!". Follow along in Ruth 2:17-23
This weekend Pastor Jon kicks off a new sermon series called, Ruth: Where You Go I Will Go with a message called, "May the Lord Deal Kindly with You". Follow along in Ruth 1:7-18.
This weekend Pastor Jon continues our sermon series called, Intended for Good, The Joseph Story with a message called, "Goshen". Follow along in Genesis 46:28-34
This weekend Pastor Jon continues our sermon series called, Intended for Good, The Joseph Story with a message called, "I Am Your Brother". Follow along in Genesis 45:1-15.
This weekend Pastor Jonathan continues our sermon series called, Intended for Good, The Joseph Story with a message called, "Manasseh and Ephraim". Follow along in Genesis 41:39-40, 46-57.
This weekend Pastor Jon continues our sermon series called, Intended for Good, The Joseph Story with a message called, "All the Land of Egypt". Follow along in Genesis 41:25-36.
This weekend Pastor Jon continues our sermon series called, Intended for Good, The Joseph Story with a message called, "But He Forgot Him". Follow along in Genesis 40.
This weekend Pastor Jon continues our new sermon series called, Intended for Good, the Jospeh Story with a message called, "He Refused". Follow along in Genesis 39.
This weekend Pastor Jon kicks-off a new sermon series called, Intended for Good, the Jospeh Story with a message called, "Listen to This Dream". Follow along in Genesis 37:1-11.
Reformed theologian John Calvin identified three essentials of the Christian faith: The Trinity, the resurrection of Jesus, and justification by grace through faith. This summer, Part 2 of the StoneBridge Essentials podcast series focuses on Jesus’ resurrection. This is the 6th and final Essentials Podcast in the Resurrection Series.
This weekend Pastor Jon concludes our sermon series called, Our Story, God's Story with a message called, "Care For One Another". Follow along in 1Corinthians 12:20-26.
Reformed theologian John Calvin identified three essentials of the Christian faith: The Trinity, the resurrection of Jesus, and justification by grace through faith. This summer, Part 2 of the StoneBridge Essentials podcast series focuses on Jesus’ resurrection.
This weekend Youth Director Ryan Joslin continues our sermon series called, Our Story, God's Story with a message called, "Voices in the Room". Follow along in Acts 2:1-6, 12-20
Reformed theologian John Calvin identified three essentials of the Christian faith: The Trinity, the resurrection of Jesus, and justification by grace through faith. This summer, Part 2 of the StoneBridge Essentials podcast series focuses on Jesus’ resurrection.
This weekend Pastor Jon kicks off a 3-week sermon series called, Our Story, God's Story with a message called, "The Hope That is in You". Follow along in 1Peter 3:13-17.
Reformed theologian John Calvin identified three essentials of the Christian faith: The Trinity, the resurrection of Jesus, and justification by grace through faith. This summer, Part 2 of the StoneBridge Essentials podcast series focuses on Jesus’ resurrection.
This weekend Pastor Jonathan will conclude Summer in the Cities: A Journey Through Acts with a message called, "Meanwhile, in Athens Part 2". Follow along in Acts 17:22-33
Reformed theologian John Calvin identified three essentials of the Christian faith: The Trinity, the resurrection of Jesus, and justification by grace through faith. This summer, Part 2 of the StoneBridge Essentials podcast series focuses on Jesus’ resurrection.
This weekend Pastor Jonathan will continue Summer in the Cities: A Journey Through Acts with a message called, "Meanwhile, in Athens Part 1". Follow along in Acts 17:16-21.
Reformed theologian John Calvin identified three essentials of the Christian faith: The Trinity, the resurrection of Jesus, and justification by grace through faith. This summer, Part 2 of the StoneBridge Essentials podcast series focuses on Jesus’ resurrection.
This weekend Pastor Jon will continue Summer in the Cities: A Journey Through Acts with a message called, "We Left". Follow along in Acts 21:1-6
This weekend Pastor Jon will continue Summer in the Cities: A Journey Through Acts with a message called, "Every Sabbath". Follow along in Acts 18:1-4.
This weekend Pastor Jon will continue Summer in the Cities: A Journey Through Acts with a message called, "Nothing Unusual Had Happened". Follow along in Acts 28:1-6.
This weekend Pastor Jon will continue Summer in the Cities: A Journey Through Acts with a message called, "Turning the World Upside Down". Follow along in Acts 17:1-9.
This weekend Pastor Jon will continue Summer in the Cities: A Journey Through Acts with a message called, "Lydia". Follow along in Acts 16:11-15.
This weekend Pastor Jon will continue Summer in the Cities: A Journey Through Acts with a message called, "For it Has Seemed Good". Follow along in Acts 15:22-29.
This weekend Pastor Jon will continue our new message series titled, Summer in the Cities: A Journey Through Acts with a message called, "Filling Your Hearts With Joy". Follow along in Acts 14:8-18.
This weekend Pastor Jon kicks off a new message series titled, Summer in the Cities: A Journey Through Acts with a message called, "The Road to Damascus". Follow along in Acts 9:1-9.
This weekend Pastor Jon concludes our message series Storytime - Parables from Matthew with a message called "These Words of Mine" based on Matthew 7:24-27.
This weekend Pastor Jon continues Storytime - Parables from Matthew with a message called "How Often Should I Forgive?" based on Matthew 18:21-35.
This weekend Pastor Jon continues Storytime - Parables from Matthew with a message called "The Kingdom of Heaven is Like..." based on Matthew 13:44-50
This weekend Pastor Jon continues Storytime - Parables from Matthew with a message called "Let Both of Them Grow Together" based on Matthew 13:24-30.
This weekend Pastor Jon continues Storytime - Parables from Matthew with a message called "A Sower Went Out to Sow" based on Matthew 13:1-9
This weekend Pastor Jon kicks off our new sermon series, Storytime - Parables from Matthew with a message called "The Mustard Seed" based on Matthew 13:31-32
Join us this weekend as we celebrate Palm Sunday with a message from Pastor Jon based on Matthew 21:1-11.
The Narrow Gate Pastor Jon Saur Join us this weekend as we conclude our Fulfilled message series with a message from Pastor Jon based on Matthew 7:13-14.
How to Give and Receive Criticism Well Associate Pastor Jonathan Lusche No one welcomes judgment or criticism. However, when criticism is given and received well from trusted colleagues or friends and family, a person can grow in new ways. Proverbs 27:17 reads, "As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another." This weekend in worship, we'll learn together How To Give and Receive Criticism Well.
Living the Beatitude Life This weekend, StoneBridge welcomes guest preacher, Pastor Mickey Fenn. Mickey Fenn is the pastor and Executive Director at The Way Station church in Oxnard. This weekend's message will be based on Matthew 5:1-12.
"Worrying is a Bully... Where You Invest Your Love, You Invest Your Life." This weekend Youth & Families Director Ryan Joslin will continue the Fulfilled message series with a message based on Matthew 6:25-34. For more information about our weekend services,
"Crimestop" This weekend Pastor Jonathan will continue the Fulfilled message series with a message based on Matthew 5:21-26.
"Treasures in Heaven" This weekend Pastor Jon will continue the Fulfilled message series with a message based on Matthew 6:19-21.
"But I Say to You" This weekend Pastor Jon will continue the Fulfilled message series with a message based on Matthew 5:31-32
In Matthew 5:38-42, Jesus encourages followers to turn the other cheek. This teaching refers to responding to injury without perpetuating further harm. Some think this leads to Christians being spineless doormats and easy targets. Join StoneBridge in worship this weekend as Pastor Jon explores this life challenging scripture.
Let Your Yes Be Yes This weekend in worship, Pastor Jon launches a new, eight-week, message series based on The Sermon on the Mount. This new series is called Fulfilled, echoing Jesus’ proclamation, “I came not to abolish the law but to fulfill it.” This weekend’s focus will be Matthew 5:33-37.
He Went Up the Mountain This weekend in worship, Pastor Jon will conclude January's message series and begin to lay the compelling foundation for the next message series, titled Fulfilled. Fulfilled will last eight weeks and is based on The Sermon on the Mount, (Matthew 5-8).
Walking on the Sea Moses led the Israelites through the sea. Jesus called Peter to walk on the sea. Thematically, one virtue binds these stories together and continually challenges believers. Face the challenge and discover what this virtue is by joining Pastor Jon in worship this weekend where he’ll share a special message based on Matthew 14:22-33.
Forty Days and Forty Nights Like Moses, Jesus fasted for forty days and forty nights. Like the Israelites, Jesus faced temptations in the desert. Where others failed, Jesus overcame. This weekend in worship, discover how these truths impact your faith when Pastor Jon shares from Matthew 4:1-11.
Jesus fled to Egypt to avoid Herod's wrath. Moses, similarly, hid his Hebrew heritage to avoid Pharaoh's wrath. Both these two key figures in God's plan begin their lives in very vulnerable conditions. Join us in worship this weekend, where Pastor Jon will share what God might be revealing to us in Matthew 2:13-18!
As we exit the season of Christmas and look towards the New Year, we take a moment to contemplate the Incarnation of Christ. This weekend, Ryan Joslin, Director of Youth and Families, will preach on the prologue to the Gospel of John in hopes of exploring the magnitude of the Word becoming Flesh.
Lessons and Carols The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols is a service of Christian worship celebrating the birth of Jesus. The stories of the fall of humanity, the promise of the Messiah, and the birth of Jesus are recounted through Bible readings from Genesis, the prophetic books, and the Gospels. Each reading is complemented with the singing of Christmas carols, hymns, and other music.
Fourteen Generations The Gospel of Matthew goes out of its way to show that Jesus' genealogy is arranged into three sets of fourteen generations. This weekend in worship, Pastor Jon will share what this unique structure was intended to communicate
Asaph and Amos In the second section of Matthew's genealogy, Matthew changed the names of two Kings. The gospel writer may have had good reasons to do so. Join us in worship this weekend, where Pastor Jon will explore why Matthew did this. Communion will be celebrated and new members will be joining StoneBridge at all three services.
Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, and the wife of Urriah Advent begins this weekend. Advent is the season in which we prepare for the coming of our Lord Jesus. This year, we will be looking at how the Gospel of Matthew prepared the early Christians for the birth of Jesus, through its genealogy. Though the genealogy may appear boring, Matthew puts some very unexpected surprises throughout. This week, Pastor Jon preaches on Matthew 1:1-6.
Look and See Regrets from the past, busyness in the present, and insecurities about the future too often drain our spiritual well-being and undermine the practice of thanksgiving. Join StoneBridge in worship this weekend and be uplifted, inspired, and empowered to celebrate Thanksgiving with renewedenthusiasm. Pastor Jonathan will be sharing a special holiday message titled, Look and See based on Matthew 6:25-34.
The Israelites Wept for Moses Deuteronomy 34 recounts Moses' passing and the Israelites response. This weekend in worship, Pastor Jon will conclude The Moses Legacymessage series and address God's response to humanity's ultimate enemy.
For thousands of years, the Ten Commandments have been well known and have influenced cultures around the world. However, did you know that the Ten Commandments appear twice in the Bible? This week in worship, Pastor Jon will explore the second version of the Ten Commandments, the minor changes between the two versions, and the reasoning behind The Ten, Version 2.0.
Jesus affirms "love your neighbor as yourself" as the heart of the law. But, how did this obscure passage in Leviticus 19 become the summary of God's law?
Listen as Pastor Jon takes a deep dive into the weekly message with StoneBridge Extras.
Many see God in the Old Testament as a God of wrath, not a God of grace. So you may be surprised that God's grace is, in fact, consistent throughout the whole Bible and Leviticus 16 proves it! To learn more about the entirety of God's grace, join us this weekend, as Pastor Jon shares from Leviticus 16:2-5.
Listen in as Pastor Jon takes a deep dive into the weekly sermon with StoneBridge Extras.
For the next several weeks of The Moses Legacy series, Pastor Jon is taking a deeper dive into the weekend’s sermon by discussing the topics and questions that didn’t make his final cut. StoneBridge Extras is designed to help deepen your personal understanding of the Bible and enrich your growth group’s discussion. Published Saturday nights at 5:30pm
Because the Book of Leviticus explains the purpose of the sacrificial system, we can fully grasp all God accomplished through Jesus' sacrifice. Join us in worship this week as Pastor Jon transitions from Exodus to Leviticus 1:1-4!
In Exodus 19, Moses meets God at Mt. Sinai. God reiterates the promises made to ancient Israel and shares with Moses the law. God's law often is viewed negatively. However, it reveals key traits of God's character to us. What are those traits? It may not be what you typically associate with the law.
For the next several weeks of The Moses Legacy series, Pastor Jon is taking a deeper dive into the weekend’s sermon by discussing the topics and questions that didn’t make his final cut. StoneBridge Extras is designed to help deepen your personal understanding of the Bible and enrich your growth group’s discussion.
For the next several weeks of The Moses Legacy series, Pastor Jon is taking a deeper dive into the weekend’s sermon by discussing the topics and questions that didn’t make his final cut. StoneBridge Extras is designed to help deepen your personal understanding of the Bible and enrich your growth group’s discussion.
At times, we may look around and think we don't have enough. We also may begin grumbling against God. In those moments, we can give ourselves some grace, because Israel did the same thing. As Moses led the Israelites through the desert to the promised land, they began to grumble against God because they were hungry. How did God respond to their complaints? Join us in worship to hear the answer, as Pastor Jon preaches from Exodus 16:1-8.
As we look at Moses' legacy in scripture, one story stands out - the crossing of the Red Sea. God spreads the waters of the sea so that the Israelites can cross. This story is referenced over and over again throughout the rest of the Bible. How can stories like this one remind us of God's deliverance? How do such stories affect our lives today? Pastor Jon preaches on Exodus 14:21-25 this weekend in worship.
For the next six weeks of The Moses Legacy series, Pastor Jon is taking a deeper dive into the weekend’s sermon by discussing the topics and questions that didn’t make his final cut. StoneBridge Extras is designed to help deepen your personal understanding of the Bible and enrich your growth group’s discussion.
The term "God" is not actually God's name. In fact, God has a specific name. The unveiling of God's name to Moses may be one of the most important Biblical revelations about God. Join Pastor Jon in worship this weekend where the profound meaning of God's name may profoundly alter your own understanding of who God is.
Moses and the burning bush is a classic Bible story. However, there are a few details that can change the entire way we see this story. What was it that actually caught Moses' eye? What lessons can we learn from the burning bush? Does the way God reached out to Moses mean anything for us? Pastor Jon preaches on Exodus 3:1-6 this week in worship.
As we begin The Moses Legacy, Pastor Jon will preach from Exodus 2:11-15, asking "Who exactly was Moses?" What was his background, how did he see himself, and ultimately, how did God work through Moses? By looking at how God worked through Moses, we can get a sense of how God works through us.
Who Is My Neighbor? Jesus summarizes God's law with "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, strength and mind," and "Love your neighbor as yourself." Who is your neighbor, though? And what does "love" look like in actual practice? And, just how important is this teaching, to Jesus? Pastor Jon preaches on Luke 10:25-37 this weekdend in worship and addresses these questions.
Listen in as Pastor Jon talks about the Nicene creed and how it gives us language to talk about the witness of God.
Do Not Fear God's most frequent response to humanity is "Do not fear." It is both a commandment and an invitation. What does a life lived without fear look like? What do churches that accept God's invitation to not fear look like? Join us in worship as Pastor Jon preaches on Isaiah 43:1-3a and addresses these questions!
This week, Pastor Jon will discuss heresies, how they develop, and popular trinitarian heresies. Episodes are available every Tuesday within the StoneBridge podcast.
God cares about how we use our time. In the past year, our normal routines were disrupted by the covid-19 pandemic. As we continue to adjust to the new world we live in, it is good for us to reflect on what the Bible tells us about time and what makes certain times sacred. Join us in worship this week as Pastor Jon preaches from Exodus 20:8-11!
Sluggards vs. Servants, Part 2 C.S. Lewis once said that our desires are not too strong but instead, are too weak. It’s not that we desire bad things too much, it’s that we don’t desire good things enough. This weekend in worship, Pastor Jonathan takes a second look at Proverbs 26, taking a deeper dive into what drives complacency and where our energy can best be redirected.
This week Pastor Jon will walk us through part one of his five part pPodcast on The Trinity.
Sluggards vs. Servants, Part 1 As we enter the dog days of summer, StoneBridge greets the season with a new, five-week, message series titled, Summer Light. This weekend, Pastor Jonathan contemplates Proverbs 26:13-16, how it reflects our worst spiritual selves, and inspires us to only settle for the best!
Ms. Stephanie will sit down with two friends and members of the StoneBridge community, Shannon Rohrer and Sally Thompson and talk about mom guilt.
Think About Such Things This week, Pastor Jon concludes our "Cultivate" sermon series, as he preaches on Philippians 4:8-9, reflecting on Paul's vision for the church. What is the church's role in our lives long-term? And how does the church help us fulfill Paul's encouragement to "think about such things?" Join us in worship for answers to these questions and more!
"Raising Special Needs Children" with Ashley Chelonis Ms. Stephanie will sit down with friend and member of the StoneBridge community, Ashley Chelonis and talk about raising children with special needs.
The Peace of God As he begins to close his letter to the Philippians, Paul tells the Philippians that the "peace of God" will guard their hearts and minds. What is the "peace of God?" And, is there anything we can do to grasp it, that it may guard our hearts and minds? Addressing these questions, Pastor Jon preaches on Philippians 4:4-7 as we continue our "Cultivate" sermon series.
Ms. Stephanie sits down with Pastor Jonathan to talk about reflections on parenting in the Bible.
Personal, Positive Influence Once upon a time there was a man who was about to die, who was filled with regret and remorse over the terrible life he’d lived. His dying request was, "Bury my influence with me." How sad it would be if we shared his fate. Join us this week in worship with a message from Pastor Jonathan as we learn how God desires and develops our lives to be personal, positive influences on those around us.
Today we welcome our Senior Pastor at StoneBridge, Jon Saur. Stephanie and Pastor Jon sit down and talk about fatherhood and Christian parenting. We can't wait for you to hear the discussion. Enjoy!
The Power of Jesus' Resurrection Paul was an accomplished person. He had much to brag about. Yet, he regards his accomplishments as "rubbish." What made Paul view his accomplishments this way? What changed Paul's mind about what is truly important? Join us in worship this weekend as we continue our message series, "Cultivate" as Pastor Jon preaches from Philippians 3:4-11.
Today we welcome our former Children's Ministry Director, Sherry Krogh. Sherry spent years researching and learning about the issue of child entitlement. We can't wait for you to hear the discussion. Enjoy!
Fear and Trembling? The beginning of the letter to the Philippians is full of kind words and encouragement. But, then Paul tells them to work out their salvation with "fear and trembling." What was Paul getting at with this phrase? Join us in worship this weekend as Pastor Jon preaches on Philippians 2:12-18.
Paul tells the church in Philippi the most important thing they could ever learn. Far too often, though, Christians have forgotten Paul's words. What did Paul tell the Philippians? And what can we learn from Paul's instructions? Join us this weekend as Pastor Jon preaches on Philippians 2:1-11.
Christ is Proclaimed What is the purpose of the church? When it comes to being the church, what is truly most important? And, what does God call each and every church toward? Join us in worship this week as Pastor Jon preaches on Philippians 1:15-18 and continues our sermon series "Cultivate."
This weekend, we begin our new sermon series, "Cultivate," focused on Paul's letter to the Philippians. In his letters, Paul isn't always the nicest. In Philippians, though, Paul is overwhelmed with joy. What caused Paul's joy? Can we capture that same joy today? Join us as Pastor Jon preaches from Philippians 1:1-11!
This weekend in worship, one Biblical strength will be explored that is arguably the most significant in mitigating adversity and stress. A strength that can be learned and sustained. Join Pastor Jonathan, as he delivers a special message titled, Down Not Out. www.stonebridgesimi.com/resources/connection-card
This weekend, join us as Pastor Jon wraps up the Revealed series by focusing on Jesus' seventh and final sign in the Gospel of John. This final sign highlights one of the main problems God sent Jesus to solve, a problem many people don't feel comfortable talking about. www.stonebridgesimi.com/resources/connection-card
In his sixth sign, Jesus restores the sight of a man born blind. In Jesus' day, being born blind was believed to be the result of sin. People born blind were excluded. Jesus, however, shifts the focus from misconceptions to the work God can accomplish. This weekend, Pastor Jon will preach from John 9:1-12, as we continue our sermon series. www.stonebridgesimi.com/resources/connection-card
When Jesus walks on the sea, it is his fifth sign. This sign is different than the others, though. There isn't a large crowd and the sign doesn't address a specific need. Why does Jesus perform this sign? What can the rest of the Bible teach us about this sign? And what does Jesus' fifth sign tell us about Jesus' work in our lives? Pastor Jon addresses these questions and others in our worship services this weekend! www.stonebridgesimi.com/resources/connection-card
Of all of Jesus' miracles, when he feeds 5,000 people with just a few loaves of bread and two fish is the only one to show up in all four of the gospels. What is John trying to teach us by connecting this event with Jesus' signs? What can we learn about God's work in our lives from this story? Pastor Jon addresses these questions as we continue our sermon series, Revealed: God at Work.
In our Revealed: God at Work sermon series, we continue our look at Jesus' signs in the Gospel of John. Jesus' third sign is another sign of healing. However, the response of the man who is healed is less than desirable. What is the appropriate response to Jesus' signs? What is the appropriate response to God's work? This weekend, Pastor Jon looks at John 5:1-18 and engages these questions.
For his second sign in the Gospel of John, Jesus heals a royal officials' son. Healing is a core part of Jesus' ministry and a core part of God's work in the world. But does God perform healings today? How should Christians talk about Jesus' healings? Pastor Jon explores these questions as we reflect on John chapter 4.
This weekend, Pastor Jon kicks off our new sermon series, Revealed: God at Work! We will be looking at Jesus' signs in the Book of John so that we can see how God is at work in our lives. This week, we focus on Jesus using six stone jars to turn water into wine. How might Jesus be doing something similar in your life?
He is risen! Jesus’ resurrection, celebrated on Easter, is the foundation of the Christian faith. Christians have proclaimed that Jesus was raised from the dead for thousands of years. Yet, it can be difficult to imagine what resurrection looks like in our present and future. Join us this Easter as Pastor Jon will share how the power of Jesus’ resurrection can expand the limits of our imagination.
On Good Friday, our eyes are drawn to the cross. But, what do you see there? What is the Gospel of John trying to show us?
Pastor Jon takes a deep dive into the sermon this week talking about Holy Week and sacred time.
Holy Week begins as we celebrate Palm Sunday in worship. Palm Sunday observes when Jesus entered Jerusalem for the final time. The crowds cheered him as a triumphant king, but Jesus entered Jerusalem to go to the cross. Pastor Jon will be concluding our "Divine Appointments" series by focusing on Mary, the sister of Martha and Lazarus, who understood Jesus' purpose better than anyone else and gave extravagantly to anoint Jesus.
Pastor Jon takes a deeper dive into the sermon this week with a closer look at Pilate's question to Jesus, "What is truth?" and whether this is the right question to be asking.
In our Divine Appointments sermon series, we are looking at Jesus' interactions with different people in the Gospel of John, so that we can better understand how Jesus interacts with us. This week, Pastor Jon takes a look at Pilate.
In our Divine Appointments sermon series, we are looking at how Jesus interacts with different people in the Gospel of John so that we can better understand how Jesus interacts with us. This week, Pastor Jon takes a look at Peter.
Pastor Jon takes a deeper dive into the Divine Appointments message on Peter. In this special podcast episode, we'll hear about the topic of restoration and how that connects to specific events in your life.
In this StoneBridge Extras podcast, Pastor Jon takes a look at The Doctrine of Election, something that Christians have debated for years.
In our "Divine Appointments" sermon series, we are looking at how Jesus interacts with different people in the Gospel of John so that we can better understand how Jesus interacts with us. This week, Pastor Jon takes a look at the Beloved Disciple.
StoneBridge Extras, a bonus podcast episode where Pastor Jon takes a deeper dive into the week's message. This week Pastor Jon talks about Judas and the two extremes Christians have interpreted him.
In our "Divine Appointments" sermon series, we are looking at how Jesus interacts with different people in the Gospel of John, so that we can understand how Jesus interacts with us. This week, Pastor Jon takes a look at Judas. https://stonebridgesimi.com/resources/online-giving
Pastor Jon further explores doubt and how doubting can be positive instead of negative.
In our "Divine Appointments" sermon series, we are looking at how Jesus interacts with different people in the Gospel of John so that we can understand how Jesus interacts with us. This week, Pastor Jon takes a look at Thomas and what it means to doubt. https://stonebridgesimi.com/resources/online-giving (Click here )to support StoneBridge. https://my.bible.com/events/48533325 (Click here) to be taken to YouVersion for extra scriptures, articles, and discussion questions.
Pastor Jon takes a deeper dive into John the Baptist and what it means to be a witness.
In our "Divine Appointments" sermon series, we are looking at how Jesus interacts with different people in the Gospel of John so that we can understand how Jesus interacts with us. This week, guest preacher Rev. Courtney Ellis looks at John the Baptist and how he witnesses to Jesus. Pastor Courtney is the Associate Pastor at Presbyterian Church of the Master, in Mission Viejo, CA, an author, and mother of three.
This week we begin our new sermon series "Divine Appointments," where we will be looking at how Jesus interacts with different individuals in the Gospel of John, so that we can understand how Jesus meets us here and now. To kick us off, Pastor Jon will be looking at John chapters 3 and 4, so that we can understand what Jesus means when he talks about "eternal life."