Faithbridge Sermons - 2026

January - August 2026

Looking Forward: Pressing On

January 4, 2026Wayne Risher

Executive Pastor Wayne Risher casts vision for a purposeful 2026, whether you're single, married, empty nest or retired. Perfection isn't the goal — getting started is! Download a 2026 Planning Sheet at faithbridge.org/forward and make a plan today!

From Familiar Jesus to Resurrected Lord

April 5, 2026Ken Werlein

Easter can become so familiar that we miss the wonder and power of Jesus, but the resurrection invites us to move from simply knowing about Him to making Him the center of our lives. Using James, Jesus’ once-skeptical brother, Founding Pastor Ken Werlein challenges us to reassess who Jesus is, call Him Lord, and trust ourselves fully to the risen Christ.

Run to Win!

May 17, 2026Ken Werlein

Founding Pastor Ken Werlein leads us through Hebrews 12:1–2, exploring the idea that following Jesus is a race that requires endurance, focus, and faithfulness. He challenges us to run with others in strong community and to throw off the sin that entangles us. He challenges us to step into the race with intention, surround ourselves with the right people, and keep moving forward with perseverance.

Mission Sendoff Roundtable

May 24, 2026Ken Werlein

Senior Pastor Ken Werlein interviews students Reagan Bell and William Werlein to discuss Faithbridge's life-changing student mission program, The Road. Through personal testimony and Biblical wisdom, William and Reagan share what The Road has taught them about serving God's Kingdom and loving the people He places before us. Pastor Ken invites us all to support the 350+ students going on Road Journeys this year through prayer and financial generosity.

Love Jesus, Love His Church

May 31, 2026Gary Thomas

Bible Teacher Gary Thomas teaches out of Colossians 1:25, reminding us that following Jesus means loving and serving His church. While churches are imperfect and can sometimes cause disappointment, ultimately, the church is worth loving because it belongs to Jesus, and those who love Him will join Him in building and strengthening His bride.

Worshiping an Audience of One

August 2, 2026Ken Werlein

Pastor Ken Werlein takes us to 2 Chronicles 20, where King Jehoshaphat faces a coalition of three armies with no time to prepare and no plan to execute—and reaches for something no one expected: a fast and a prayer. From that ancient moment, Ken draws three convictions for how we face the hard things: run to God before you run to the details, show up to the gathering because there are things that happen in a room full of God's people that a screen simply cannot replicate, and sing before you see—because Jehoshaphat sent the choir out front, Paul and Silas worshipped at midnight, and heaven moved as they began to sing. The valley where God worked was renamed Berakah—blessing—not for the battle fought there, but for the worship that happened there. Ken's challenge is simple: what are you reaching for first?
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