Standalone Messages

January 2017 - January 2025

The Lord Who Rules

January 1, 2017Duffy Robbins

Here we are on the threshold of a new year, and it’s just natural that we’d wonder about what’s to come over the next 365 days of life. In today’s message, Duffy Robbins challenges us to not worry about what is coming next, but to look towards the One who presides over what will come next.

Who Is This?

April 9, 2017Michael Sullivan

Do you know what it means to say "Jesus is 'Lord'? Michael "Sully" Sullivan shows us three ways from Matthew 21 that Jesus makes this known on Palm Sunday.

Easter Sunday: A Transformational Journey

April 16, 2017Ken Werlein

This Resurrection Sunday, founding pastor Ken Werlein follows the two travelers on the road to Emmaus after Christ's death, looking at three ways Jesus opened their eyes to hope and how He still is in our lives today.

Who... Me?

April 30, 2017Dan Slagle

In a new sermon from Luke 4, Dan Slagle challenges us to think about if we are sitting on the same side of the table as Jesus, or the other side.

Rediscovering Our First Love

May 7, 2017Ken Werlein

The winds of the Spirit are blowing here. God wants to work in and through our church, revitalizing all of our souls with joy and expectation–rediscovering our first love.

The Peace of God's Presence

May 14, 2017Luann Riley

Local Faithbridge mom and Grow Group Director, Luann Riley shares where peace comes from through Hannah's story in 1 Samuel 1:1-20 and her personal testimony of motherhood.

Go in the Strength You Have

May 21, 2017Michael Sullivan

Hesitation as a response to an invitation hinges on who does the inviting. So why do we hesitate when the Lord calls? Take a look at Gideon's story with Michael Sullivan in Judges 6.

Idolatry of Excellence

May 28, 2017Adam McIntire

It's tough to strive for excellence and keep away from the idol of perfection. Young Adults Pastor Adam McIntire points us to Ecclesiastes 2 for a message on the idol of excellence.

Chasing Jesus (Not His Shadow)

June 18, 2017Adam McIntire

Let today's message ignite revival in your soul as Adam McIntire reminds us of the importance of building our foundation on the true picture of Jesus and what He did for us.

Can You Hear Me Now?

June 25, 2017Dan Slagle

Having trouble hearing from God? Pastor Dan Slagle give us some diagnostic questions to ask ourselves in today's sermon in hopes that we would be able to join in the revival that God is stirring in the church.

God is in Control

October 29, 2017Peter Pereira

When others reject you, God accepts you. Peter Pereira reminds us who the Gospel is for – you and me – the broken, to be made new by the power of Christ.

Father Knows Best

November 12, 2017Dan Slagle

Everyone wants to be happy. But we go looking for happiness in all the wrong places and in all the wrong ways. Pastor Dan preaches on the parable of the Prodigal Son, sharing the lessons learned from both the son who ran away and the older brother.

Obsession & Obedience

November 19, 2017Mike Distefano

What we treasure, we worship; what we worship becomes our master. Mike Distefano shares the truth found in Matthew 6:19-25, what has our eyes, has our hearts, has our lives.

Incarnational Love

December 10, 2017Adam McIntire

Grow Group Coordinator, Adam McIntire, uses the Christmas story from Luke chapter 2 to show us just how the miraculous story of the incarnation is the story of God’s love for you and me.

This Changes Everything

December 17, 2017Dan Slagle

Jesus has a way of turning everything on its head. He simply refuses to settle for the status quo. This advent season, Pastor Dan looks at two gospel accounts of Jesus shaking things up with His arrival and what those changes still mean for us today.

The Way Home

December 24, 2017Ken Werlein

This Christmas we invited the entire community HOME for Christmas. On the first Christmas, God actually stepped from His HOME in heaven into our broken world – and put on flesh and became a human and He made His HOME among us.

Life Begins at Easter

April 1, 2018

Underneath a lot of Easter smiles here, today – lies some real pain; some real hurts; worries; stress; hard times. But, when you open yourself up to Jesus, though your earthly circumstances may not change a bit, everything inside of you will be different!

Lighten Your Load

May 13, 2018Ken Werlein

Lighten your load; you are more than a mom, a provider, a wife, a chauffeur, a chef, an employee, (insert your own title here). Our identities can become heavy and burdensome when they are anything other than a daughter or son of the Most High King. Regospel yourself and reestablish your identity in Christ for a lighter load yoked to Him.

Ash Wednesday

March 6, 2019Tyler Riley

Ash Wednesday is about confronting the reality that our time here on earth is finite as well as a call to repentance.

Defining Moments

March 17, 2019

Founding Pastor Ken Werlein celebrates 20 years of Faithbridge by telling us the story of Peter walking on water so he could get to Jesus.

Easter: Mary Magdalene's Journey to Faith

April 21, 2019Ken Werlein

This Easter message is set at the tomb – the morning of the Resurrection. Mary Magdalene missed the risen Christ at first but responded when He called her name. Are you looking for Christ through the wrong lens? Or have you yet to hear Him call? Join Pastor Ken in John 20:11-19 to see where your story overlaps with Mary's.

A Primal Faith

May 12, 2019Adam McIntire

The Church should be the Mother the world is searching for. Believers are infused with God’s own Spirit – Christ’s body on earth, the physical, tangible place where people can experience God’s comfort like a child in their mother’s arms.

My Weapon is a Melody

May 19, 2019Tyler Riley

Fear doesn’t make you not normal or not strong. It makes you human. High School Pastor Tyler Riley takes us through King David's Psalm 63 to give us practical ways to give our fears to God.

Get In The Game

June 16, 2019Dan Slagle

On this Father's Day, Pastor Dan challenges Dads to Get in the Game by taking a look at Joseph, the father of Jesus.

Rest for the Soul

August 11, 2019Adam McIntire

What does "remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy" mean in 2019? Adam McIntire points us to the Gospel of Matthew to show us where to find Sabbath rest.

Life, Abundantly

October 13, 2019Dan Slagle

Where does shame come from, what did Jesus do with it, and how can we move from a shame based life to a life of abundance? Pastor Dan walks us through the truth that even in our mess, Christ offers us a life abundant.

Super Sunday 2020

February 2, 2020Tyler Riley

A lot of times, Christianity is boiled down to morals, but the Gospel is so much more than that. Watch High School Pastor Tyler Riley’s message to learn what it’s all about.

Standing Tall in the Fire

November 15, 2020Ken Werlein

How many of you have prayed this prayer?

“God, deliver me from pain, discomfort, suffering, inconvenience. Make my life smooth. Make my life easy. Make my life comfortable. Make it pleasant. Remove obstacles from it.”

Maybe in 2020 God is telling us it’s time for a new prayer. Pastor Ken uses the story of the fiery furnace in the book of Daniel to direct us to a new way of praying this year.

They Will See His Face

November 22, 2020Hélder Favarin

Let's be honest: we all want to find hope to help us deal with the difficulties we may be going through. This is exactly what so many of us need in this season of life. Bible Teacher Hélder Favarin teaches that Revelations was not only written for the first readers but also to us in the present – the picture of eternity with God in the Holy City must also affect our present and infuse us with hope, perseverance, and gratitude.

"They will see His face, and His name will be on their foreheads." (Revelation 22:4 NIV)

A Different Route

December 27, 2020Dan Slagle

As we move into a new year, Pastor Dan points us to the Three Wise Men and how they listened to God's call to take a different route.

It Starts With Saying Yes

March 7, 2021Steve Carter

Ananias evangelized Paul, the most influential follower of Jesus in history. What if he had said no to God’s call? Bible Teacher Steve Carter teaches and encourages us to share our faith with others by saying yes.

Hope is Alive!

April 4, 2021

Hope Is Alive at Faithbridge as we fix our eyes on Jesus and His glorious resurrection!

The Power of Sincerity

May 9, 2021Steve Carter

Bible Pastor Steve Carter opens 2 Timothy to examine the different facades we create and hide behind and the freedom found within a life of true sincerity.

The Priesthood of All Believers

May 16, 2021Steve Carter

God has equipped each of us to do something special in the Kingdom of God, and He needs all of us! Bible Teacher Steve Carter teaches on how we are called to be in the priesthood of all believers.

Throwing Off the Cage of Complacency

May 23, 2021Tyler Riley

Dead things don’t grow, and that’s how we are when we are okay with being spiritually complacent. High School Pastor Tyler Riley teaches from Psalm 23 to encourage us to walk, grow, and live.

Run to Win!

May 30, 2021Ken Werlein

On Graduation Sunday, Pastor Ken unpacks Hebrews 12:1-2 and the race we're called to run. But following Jesus isn't just about "running" solo – the author of Hebrews calls us to understand that we can't win the race on our own.

The Solution Is The Gospel

June 6, 2021Ken Werlein

Pastor Ken tackles the topic of evangelism head-on with a piercing reminder of what it's all about: the Gospel of Jesus!

The Scandal Of Grace

June 13, 2021Duffy Robbins

There is always room at the Father’s table. Bible Teacher Duffy Robbins teaches from a controversial story from the gospel of Matthew to show Jesus’s compassion to the gentiles.

The Influence of a Father

June 20, 2021Duffy Robbins

As we celebrate Father's Day, Duffy opens up the book of Acts to show us how God can use the "earthquakes of life" to build a beautiful story of redemption.

Guarding Your Heart

June 27, 2021Steve Carter

Every decision you make flows straight from your heart. Bible Teacher Steve Carter teacher uses Matthew and Proverbs to teach us four ways to relentlessly guard our hearts.

The Key to Revival in our Land

July 4, 2021Ken Werlein

On Independence Day, Founding Pastor Ken Werlein gives us three ways we can see revival in our land.

We Have a Problem

July 11, 2021Dan Slagle

Sin is something we don't like to talk about and anything less than ideal – ranking up there with politics, money, and even religion. Often times, we find ourselves living by our own ideal instead of God's. Pastor Dan Slagle teaches that we've got a problem called "sin", and when it comes to sin, we become the masters of denial choosing to forget that sin impacts our lives and those around us.

The Solution

July 18, 2021Dan Slagle

Have you ever thought about how God actually feels about you? In Pastor Dan’s message, he teaches on how we approach God like the prodigal son and how God, the ultimate Father, wants to receive us with open arms.

Worship Matters

July 25, 2021Lizi Bailey

We are all worshipers, but it matters who or what we are worshiping. Worship Pastor Lizi Bailey teaches us how to aim our worship to the only One who really deserves it.

Keeping Your Soul Sane in Seasons of Change

August 8, 2021Clay Scroggins

Have you made the Lord your shepherd? Guest Teacher Clay Scroggins shares how Psalm 23 is applicable to his changing stage of life and how we can make Psalm 23 an on-going lifestyle.

The Thing Beneath The Thing

August 15, 2021Steve Carter

Bible Teacher Steve Carter uses the story of Esther to help us discern those things in our lives that keep us from living out the joy, peace, and purpose for which God created us. Esther 3:2-15

God's Better Judgement

December 5, 2021Connie Beaver

Today Connie Beaver teaches from the words of Jesus in Matthew 7:1–5: Hypocritically judging others can harden our hearts not only towards other people, but to God Himself. What could your life look like if you let God use your judgement for growth?

Hearts of the Nativity

December 24, 2021Ken Werlein

Since the night of Jesus' birth, the world has been responding to who He is. On Christmas Eve, Pastor Ken takes a closer look at the familiar Nativity Scene and the surprising ways its characters relate to us today.

All Things New

January 2, 2022Steve Carter

When you look at yourself and others, what do you see? Is your perspective defined by labels, polarities, and the views of the world? Or does the Cross transform and redefine your vision? As we kick off 2022, Steve Carter calls us to see ourselves and others as God does - through redemptive eyes.

Saved by Grace

May 8, 2022Connie Beaver

What is grace, and why does it matter? We all experience the pressure to "have it all together", but rarely do we have grace for ourselves when we fall short of impossible standards. On this Mother's Day, Bible Teacher Connie Beaver reminds us that the Gospel of Grace is more than enough.

Light of the World

December 24, 2022Ken Werlein

There is a Light that shines in the darkness, and His name is Jesus!

Enduring Faith

January 1, 2023Duffy Robbins

The Bible defines "faith" as "the assurance of things hoped for." But how can we have such assurance in a world marred by uncertainty, doubt, and the constant failings of our human-made hopes? As we enter 2023, Duffy Robbins offers a fresh perspective with a call to stand firm in the living, unfailing hope of Jesus Christ.

The Story of Running Out

October 15, 2023

Bible Teacher Jessica LaGrone brought a powerful message from John 2. Diving into the story of the wedding in Cana, Jessica shows how desperation can be a fruitful place. We were made to reach the end of our own efforts - and turn to Jesus. The miracle you need may begin when you confess your need to Jesus.

Secrets of the Kingdom

October 29, 2023Ben Stuart

Bible Teacher Ben Stuart preaches from Mark 4 diving into the parable of the sower. If we want to be the men and women who God calls us to be, we need humble hearts that are fertile ground for the words of Jesus. Let us accept not just the kingdom but the King Himself!

Generous Grace

November 5, 2023Steve Carter

In Acts 20, Paul tells us that it is more blessed to give than to receive. Steve challenged us to understand the heartbeat of scripture and orient our life around Jesus. Our time, talent, treasure, testimony, and thinking should reflect Him.

The Foolishness of Greed

November 12, 2023Ken Werlein

Founding Pastor Ken Werlein explores the question, 'Why can't we get a grip on greed?' Jesus talked about money frequently, urging us to recognize that everything we have comes from God and belongs to Him. We are only stewards. Ken invites everyone to take the Malachi 3:10 challenge over the next 90 days. You can do so at faithbridge.org/m310.

From Selfishness to Gratitude

November 19, 2023Michael McDowell

Michael McDowell calls us to examine our response to God's generous gifts in light of Luke 17. God is always lavishing his gifts on us - but when those gift change, do we respond with anger or with trust in the Gift-Giver? To move our hearts from selfishness to trust we need to look for the gifts of God in our lives and express gratitude! 

As Far As It Depends on You

November 26, 2023Clay Scroggins

Clay challenged us to live up to the call of Romans 12:18, "If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone." In the season of holidays and family gatherings this can be especially challenging. Whether or not we like someone, by focusing on our own behavior we can model the love of God. 

The Gift of Prayer

December 31, 2023Duffy Robbins

Bible Teacher Duffy Robbins reminds us that we have access to the throne room of God through prayer - a priceless privilege purchased for us by Jesus' death on the cross. God wants us to come to Him with whatever is on our hearts - the little things and the big things. Don't take this gift lightly - come before God with your needs, your praise, and your thanksgiving! 

Made Alive in Christ

April 7, 2024Beth Moore

Beth Moore teaches out of 2 Corinthians 4 and encourages us to remember that we serve a God who cannot leave death alone. Although we may be pressed, we are not crushed. In the darkest times, a community of believers can help us remember God's past faithfulness. He always brings a resurrection.

Built and Building

May 12, 2024Lizi Bailey

Worship Pastor Lizi Bailey brings a Mother's Day message out of Ephesians that everyone can relate to. Just like the new church in Ephesus, God is building us into a people of peace and unity. He calls us to join Him in this endeavor, making Jesus the cornerstone of our lives and world. 

Journey Mercies

May 26, 2024Prateek Jacob

Bible Teacher Prateek Jacob preaches out of Colossians for a special Mission Sendoff Sunday. He shares what it looks like to live a life walking in the Lord’s will and the generational impact that one act of obedience can bring.

Masterpiece of the Missing Link

June 23, 2024Jessica LaGrone

Guest Bible Teacher Jessica LaGrone challenges us to step into intentional mentoring relationships. Through the stories of Donatello and Michaelangelo and Elijah and Elisha, she reminds us that the greatest legacy we leave behind us may be a person.

Take Heart

July 14, 2024Duffy Robbins

Bible Teacher Duffy Robbins preaches out of John 16, reminding us that in this world we will have trouble, but we can take heart because God has overcome the world. Even when life is disappointing, we can trust that God is working.

Cross the Street

August 4, 2024Jared Darby

Bible Teacher Jared Darby sheds new light of the story of the Good Samaritan. He calls us to examine our own answers to the question, "Who is my neighbor?" We can only meet the challenge of loving those around us when we understand that God first loved us.

Conversation with Pastor Ken

August 11, 2024

Pastor Ken leads the congregation in a kitchen-table talk about Nehemiah, and the mission and future of Faithbridge.

What Comes Next

January 5, 2025Duffy Robbins

Bible preacher Duffy Robbins reminds us that to find abundant life in the midst of uncertain times, our confidence must be anchored in the One who resides over it all. In Revelation 4, we see Jesus ruling over everything that takes place on earth and in Heaven - and that should give us great comfort.
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