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Anna looks at Psalm 23 to talk about anxiety and exhaustion, reminding us that true refreshment comes not from changed circumstances but from the presence of the Shepherd. She encourages us to stop, rest, and trust that even in the darkest valleys, we are not alone and goodness is still following us.
Cookie looks at Isaiah 40 to remind us that waiting on God isn't passive, it's an active, expectant trust that lifts us above our circumstances. He invites us to stop striving in our own strength and step into a waterfall of grace.
Aaron looks at Ecclesiastes to ask what we're really chasing, and whether the things we're running after are leaving us any more fulfilled. He calls us to stop chasing the wind and accept that true rest and satisfaction aren't things we achieve but gifts we receive when we align our lives with God.
Jordan starts a new series, Refreshed, looking at what the Sabbath was always meant to be. Not a list of rules but a life-giving rhythm God designed for our good. He challenges us to rest intentionally, trusting that a truly refreshed soul will always overflow into love for others.
Helena uses Moses in Exodus 33 to challenge us to shift our prayer life from bringing God a list of requests to simply seeking more of Him. She calls us to draw closer to God each day, prioritising His presence and glory above everything else.
John looks at Jesus' words from the cross in Luke 23 to show us that even in his darkest moment, Jesus chose to pray and to forgive. He challenges us to follow that example, interceding for others and offering forgiveness even when it feels impossible, trusting that it's in those moments we rise above our circumstances and invite light into the dark.
Cookie looks at what it really means to pray with persistence, calling us to position ourselves through Jesus and refuse to give up on our requests. He challenges us to put prayer into loving action, standing in the gap for others and casting our anxieties on a God who is intimately concerned with our wellbeing.
Ian looks at Mark 4 to remind us that following Jesus doesn't mean avoiding the storm, it means knowing who's in the boat with you. He challenges us to resist doubt, blame, and wrong focus, and to find our footing in the authority and faithfulness of the One who has already promised to get us to the other side.
Georgia looks at Deuteronomy and what it means to be a generation that honours God and prepares the one that follows, remembering His faithfulness, living in obedience, and intentionally passing on the stories. She encourages us to keep going even when we don't see the promises fulfilled, knowing that the faith we live out today becomes the foundation for those who come after us.
John Andrews explains that the coming of the Holy Spirit was not a random historical event, but a "destiny call" meant to empower the church to carry the message of Jesus to the nations.
Sue looks at what it means to be the church with one accord, reminding us that unity goes far deeper than just showing up on a Sunday. She challenges us to see waiting on God as an active act of faith, trusting that it's often in the waiting where our strength is formed and the fruits of the Spirit take root.
Natalie looks at what it means for a church to live in true unity, unpacking three things that quietly take us off course... misplaced trust, mistaken identity, and mismanaged importance. Calling us to keep the Shepherd at the centre, where we find our contentment, our identity, and our witness to the world around us.
Easton, Sapphire, Nardos, and Daniella share stories of mission, showing what it looks like to live the Great Commission in everyday life. They encourage us to be bold in sharing our faith, knowing that even small acts of kindness, patience, and generosity can sow seeds that change lives.
Aaron looks at Matthew 18 to challenge our ideas of greatness, arguing it's less about status and more about how we treat others. He calls us to serve, take an honest look at ourselves, act in love, and choose forgiveness over resentment.
Barry shares his incredible testimony from addiction and prison to life in all its fullness.
John unpacks the prophetic power of Palm Sunday, revealing Jesus' entry into Jerusalem as a bold declaration... the glory of God returned, the true King, and the Lamb who saves. He invites us to move past the spectacle and receive Jesus for who he really is.
Jordan looks at 2 Timothy 2, reminding us that God refines us through obedience, discipline, and patience. Using the images of a soldier, an athlete, and a farmer, he encourages us to stay faithful in seasons of difficulty, trusting that God is shaping us for lasting fruit.
Cookie shares the heart behind the vision of Bridge Church, focusing on the passion of the why, the how, and doing it together. Pointing us back to Jesus as our foundation, he calls us to live courageously, stay interruptible, and commit together to God’s mission in our communities.
Natalie looks at prayer through the story of Nehemiah, calling us to a learned desperation for God. She challenges us to care about what breaks God’s heart, to pray persistently, and to act in faith as we seek His purposes for our church and community.
Helena continues our theme on prayer, unpacking the simple pattern of Pause, Rejoice, Ask and Yield. She encourages us to move beyond routine prayers and grow a deeper, more honest prayer life rooted in trust, praise and surrender to God.
Aaron looks at prayer through the story of digging wells in Genesis 26, reminding us that God is our true source of living water. He encourages us to seek truth, persevere through challenges, and create space for God to work in our lives and communities.
John Andrews starts our Christmas theme 'The Not So Silent Night'. He looks at Matthew 1, showing that Jesus's birth was not random, but the perfect, on-time fulfilment of hundreds of years of prophecy.
Using the story of Sarah, Sue encourages us to remember our true identity in God, emphasising delay is not denial.
Becky Murray shares about the incredible work of her charity, One by One, which rescues kids from trafficking. She encourages us all, using King Joash to remind us don't stop halfway! God has more for us if we just keep taking the next step of faith.
Ian looks at the biblical meaning of being salt. It’s a challenge to move past feeling cheap or disposable, emphasising that our small, concentrated faith is meant to be distinctive and preserve goodness in our homes and communities.
John looks at the moment Jesus declared, "I am the light of the world." Discover what this one sentence means about who Jesus is. It’s a message that moves you out of darkness and into a new life.
Aaron starts our new theme 'Burning Bright'. Looking at how God's word is key to knowing who God is, who we are, and how to stand firm and influence the world around us!
Is your life a "Sweet, Sweet Sound" to God? Natalie challenges us to make our whole life, not just the songs we sing, a true act of worship.
This week, Sue tackles how to navigate new seasons of life and faith, reminding us that it’s not about how strong we are, but how steadfast God is. She uses the powerful story of a mustard seed and the walls of Jericho to show how even our smallest steps of faith can lead to incredible things.
Listen as Rick unpacks the Lord's Prayer, challenging us to move beyond routine and apply its powerful truths to our daily lives and relationships.
Cookie continues our "Ruach" theme with the powerful imagery of Ezekiel's valley of dry bones, revealing how the breath of God can bring life and hope to even the most desolate parts of our lives.
Georgia starts our new theme 'Ruach', exploring the breath of God and how it intimately connects us to Him!
Natalie looks at 'Standing Together' and the difference between building for ourselves and building with God, and how we can make a positive impact by putting Jesus at the centre.
What kind of mark will you leave on the world? Join us this week as we explore the power of legacy, looking at how faith, obedience, and our unique gifts can create a lasting impact across generations.
This week, Jordan takes a look at Psalm 84 and the sons of Korah, revealing three powerful truths for your journey: God leads us into rest, into growth, and into grace.
John Andrews examines the profound impact of the unnamed Israelite servant girl in 2 Kings 5, whose courageous faith and compassion towards her captor, Naaman, initiated his healing and offers timeless spiritual insights!
As Sue starts our new theme, 'Unsung Heroes', discover how God used the courage of Shiphrah and Puah, and how He empowers us to make a huge difference.
Join Barry for a raw and real story showing how life's roughest pathways don't have to limit you, but can actually be changed up by God into a fresh start.
This Sunday for our Easter service, Aaron takes a look at Mary Magdalene's amazing journey from despair to joy as she encounters the risen Jesus, and discover the hope He offers us too!
Who do you say Jesus is? Helena looks at the Palm Sunday crowd, challenging us to move beyond the spectacle and embrace closeness with Christ in faith and community.
Natalie starts our Easter theme, 'Encounters with Jesus' looking at Luke 7, showing how keeping Jesus as our one focus transforms our lives and gratitude.
Georgia finishes or theme 'New Creation' exploring Ephesians 6. Looking at the Armour of God and finding strength to stand firm through His help.
Aaron looks at Ephesians 4, revealing how God transforms us from our old self to reflect Christ's character in our daily lives.
Starting our new theme, 'New Creation', Anna shares from Ephesians, looking at our identity in Christ, the importance of God's will, and living as a new creation amongst spiritual battles.
Mark Ritchie encourages us to experience God's strength, forgiveness, and power in everyday life.
Are you drinking from broken wells or the spring that never runs dry? Jordan takes a look at John 4, exploring Jesus as the living water, offering new, eternal, and true life to those who thirst.
What does it mean that Jesus is the way? John Andrews unpacks this powerful statement, revealing that the way is a person to be embraced, not a path to be followed.
Cookie reflects on our 100-year legacy and the importance of faith, family, and community. Looking at building a brighter future for the Bridge Church and how we can play our role in that!
Natalie shares the powerful story of Hagar, a forgotten slave woman who encountered the God who sees her. Find hope and encouragement in knowing that you are not alone. God sees you, just as you are.
Join Nick as he looks at the concept of faith, emphasising that true faith isn't about avoiding struggles but about maintaining a pure heart and living with integrity, even when facing adversity.
Rick shares on cultivating the Fruits of the Spirit – love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. He explores how each of these qualities can transform our lives and relationships.
Jordan starts our Christmas theme by looking at the captivating story of the Magi, who followed a star to worship the newborn King, looking at the significance of their journey and the timeless message it holds for us today.
Aaron looks at the second and final part of our Mission theme, looking at sharing God's love with others and how to live out our faith in everyday life and make a difference in our communities.
This week John explores our new theme looking at missions. John looks at the biblical concept of mission and the importance of going beyond our comfort zones.
This week Richard tells the story of the wise and foolish builders and Natalie looks at the importance of building our lives on a solid foundation, trusting in God, and following His word.
Cookie shares stories and wisdom to help us to find peace and purpose in the midst of life's storms, and how to live a life that is both authentic and God-honouring.
This week we look at the importance of relationships and how to cultivate them wisely as we hear from Stephanie, Michelle, Dan and Lynne. They discuss practical tips and biblical insights on building strong friendships, nurturing family bonds, and fostering a deeper connection with God.
Georgia continues with our 'Wise Words' theme, looking at the Biblical perspective on work and how we can find fulfilment in our daily lives.
Aaron continues with our 'Wise Words' theme, looking at the power of words and how they reflect our inner lives, influence others, and can bring either life or harm, challenging us to speak with intention and faith.
Natalie starts our new theme, 'Wise Words', looking at the book of proverbs and reflecting on the importance of wisdom in our everyday life.
Guest speaker Beverley Hughes shares a powerful message on transformation through encounters with Jesus, using her personal stories and biblical examples to highlight how true change is evidenced in a renewed life that never returns to its former state.
"Have you lost your song?". Cookie shares a powerful message on being open to God's guidance, realigning with His word, and reigniting your faith.
In this episode, John Andrews takes us on a journey through the Gospel of Luke, exploring the powerful story of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus.
Sue Stokes shares a heartfelt message emphasising the importance of community support, faith, and encouragement in the face of challenges.
As part of our theme, 'The Commissioned', we hear some amazing stories and testimonies from Andy, John and Nardos
Rhonda starts to look at our latest theme, 'The Commissioned', following on from our previous theme 'The Great Commission'.
Jordan looks at the final part of our theme, 'The Great Commission', looking at Discipleship.
Dr John Andrews continues with our new theme, 'The Great Commission', looking at Baptism.
As part of our Palm Sunday service we hear from some of our amazing church family, looking at the Easter Story. One of our Bridge Youth members, Nardos, also shares an incredible message.
What voices in your life are speaking louder than the voice of Jesus? Helena shares a challenging message on focusing on Jesus' voice amidst all that is going on in our lives.
We hear some amazing stories and testimonies from our young people and their time away at the getaway and Young Lions.
Aaron shares as part of the last of our latest theme looking at, 'God Is Still Working'
Cookie shares some updates, highlights and the vision of the church as part of our vision celebration service.
John Andrews share as part of the last of our theme, 'Move Your Body', looking at Nehemiah 3
Natalie looks at the last part of our values theme, 'Everyone's Welcome, Nobody's Perfect, Anything's Possible', focusing on Anything's Possible.
John Andrews continues with our latest theme looking at our values, 'Everyone's Welcome, Nobody's Perfect, Anything's Possible', focusing on nobody's perfect.
Helena starts our new theme looking at our values, 'Everyone's Welcome, Nobody's Perfect, Anything's Possible'
Aaron takes a look at the last part of our theme, 'Home'. Looking at the importance of being planted in the house of God.
Sue continues to look at our latest theme 'Home'. Looking at the importance of being planted in the house of God.
Cookie shares for the first part of our new theme, 'Home'. Looking at the importance of being planted in the house of God.
Dr John Andrews shares a message looking at 1 John 4 and the fact that there is no fear in love.
Natalie takes a look at the miracles in Mark 5:21-43 and challenges us to be believing for our own miracles.
This week we hear two amazing testimonies from Alistair McPhee and Emma Heath which was part of the Fixed 23 conference.
We hear some of the amazing stories and testimonies from our Kids and Youth camps and we also prayer for our young people, students and teachers.
Teddy & James take a look at love life as the final part of our theme Love God, Love People, Love Life.
Natalie looks at 'praying together' as the last part of our theme, 'Discipline to Delight'.
Helene continues with our theme, 'Discipline To Delight', looking at praise through prayer.
Jordan continues with our theme 'Discipline To Delight' as we take a look at pentecost Sunday.
Misheck is the church planting lead for Great Britain at AoG. He joins us this week and shares an incredible message as we start our new theme, 'Discipline To Delight'.
Silence doesn't mean absence. John takes a look at praying through the times when God seems silent.
Barry shares part of his amazing story along 'That Broken Path' and how we can switch paths.
Dr John Andrews shares a message on grace and truth as the last part of our theme, 'Get Out There'.
We hear some amazing stories of people stepping out and sharing their faith as we continue with our theme 'Get Out There'.
Helena looks at The Great Commission as we continue with our latest theme, 'Get Out There'.
Cookie looks at 'The Future' for the last part of our Vision theme. Focusing on whats ahead for The Bridge Church.
Natalie continues with our Vision theme, looking at 'The Present' including everything that is currently going on at The Bridge Church.
Jordan continues with our latest theme looking at our heart. This week looking at having a surrendered heart.
We hear some amazing testimonies and stories of thankfulness as Helena looks at having a thankful heart.
Helena concludes our theme, 'No Matter What', on 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 looking at divine thankfulness.
Sue continues with our theme, 'No Matter What', looking at 1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18 as we focus on praying continually.
Dr John Andrews takes a look at the final part of our theme 'Who Is This Jesus', looking at Jesus as God.
Aaron shares on the third part of our series 'Who Is This Jesus?', looking at Jesus as man.
Reg Awoliyi from London Riverside Church shares on our theme, 'Who Is This Jesus?', looking at Jesus being a servant.
Ian began working as a nightclub bouncer at the age of 18 and by the time he was 24, violence and anger had taken over his life. After a serious fight at a club one night, he pleaded with God to change him. At that moment, love filled his heart, and he was born-again by the power of God’s Spirit, and he is no longer filled with hatred. He has travelled with Tough Talk and preached the Gospel of Jesus Christ for 27 years. Listen to his amazing testimony.
John Andrews shares a encouraging reminder that God is with us and above all through these changing and uncertain times.
We hear some amazing stories and testimonies from Paul and Sheila as part of our 'Lessons Learnt' theme.
Becki continues to look at our theme, 'Lessons Learnt' as we're challenged to have a teachable spirit.
Helena encourages us to have an 'Even If' attitude. That even if we're in the middle of a battle to still praise God and remain faithful.
Our love, identity, hope and intimacy with Christ gives us faith for the fight. Jordan shares a great message looking at 1 John 3: 1-3.
As part of our Academy Graduation service, Erin shares on how faithful and how good our God is as we remind ourselves of everything he has done for us.
Dr John Andrews shares a great message as well as some useful tips on listening to God's voice in our lives.
Anna shares a great encouragement as we take a look at the last part of our Jubilee theme.
Dr John Andrews looks at the idea of David having a heart after Gods and what that actually looks like as we conclude the theme.
As we continue to look at the life of David, we learn how we can grow in obedience and and trust in God with what he has planned for our lives.
Sue looks at how we can continue to grow in times of sorrow as we continue to look at the life of David.
Where do we put our faith and trust in troubled times? Aaron continues to look at the life of David the lessons we can learn from his encounters with Saul.
Cookie shares some of his own stories as we continue to look at the life of David and the trials and tests he faced.
Dr John Andrews starts our new theme looking at the life of David, with a great challenge and encouragement of how we can grow in the most difficult of circumstances.
Natalie brings a great challenge looking at the Easter story. Do we truly understand everything Jesus has done for us and do our lives reflect it?
Barry shares some of his amazing stories of his struggle, how he turned his life around and how we can rewrite our own headlines.
Jesus has made a way for everything we do in life. Cookie challenges us to think about opportunities we have to share our faith with others and invite friends and family.
John concludes our Disciple theme as we take a look at what we've learnt and how we can put it into practice.
Helena continues with our theme of Discipleship, looking at how we can be a light in the darkness.
Jordan continues with our theme of Discipleship, as we look at the expectation and responsibility of discipleship.
Anna shares on the story of the woman at the well, as we look back on the Mission Weekend!
Listen as Dr John Andrews takes a look at the past few weeks of our theme and how we can put it into practice.
Listen as Rick Hogg takes a look at the life of Joseph as part of our theme, 'Go Again'.
Listen as Jordan continues with our theme, 'Go Again', as we seek God's heart and vision for our church and community.
Listen as John Squires takes a look at Genesis 12 and the journey of Abraham, as part of our new theme 'A Fresh Start'.
Listen as Natalie Foster speaks on heart and God's grace, as part of our theme, 'In The Beginning'.
Listen as Aaron Foster continues with our theme 'In The Beginning', taking a look at the story of Cain and Abel from Genesis 4.
Listen as Dr John Andrews shares on the miracle of rest as part of our theme, 'In The Beginning'
Listen as Sue Stokes shares as part of our theme, 'In The Beginning', looking at the story of sin.
Listen as John Squires continues with our theme, 'In The Beginning' looking at the miracle of marriage.
Listen as Clyde Thomas from Victory Church shares his story as part of our Fixed service.