Sundays @ Bridges

A New Sermon Series @ Bridges

10 am Sunday Mornings

September 19, to November 7, 2010

Do you feel there's more to life than what you've experienced so far? Would you like greater satisfaction in marriage, friendships, work, and other areas of your life? Then Life That Works, a new series of sermons at Bridges is for you. Each of the eight messages (listed below) in Life That Works address an important topic like success, happiness, peace, joy, security, and more. If life isn't quite working the way you hoped, or you'd like to discover ways God has designed you to live, that actually make life work better, don't miss Life That Works, Sunday mornings, 10 am, at Bridges.

#1 Living a Life that Matters - September 19th

Everyone wants success, but at what? God has a plan for each of our lives. Discover true success by becoming what God created you to be.

#2 Here to Make an Impact - September 26th

Are you living a life that will touch others long after you are gone? You can. Touching the lives of others in lasting ways is part of God's plan for you.

#3 The Only One Who Can Be Me - October 3rd

God designed each of us with a unique set of abilities, talents, and interests. Therefore, there are no insignificant people or roles. Indeed, God has something significant for you to accomplish in this world.

#4 The Secret to Satisfaction - October 10th

Things don't satisfy. Experiences are never enough. Discover how connecting with Jesus Christ and a few close friends provides life's greatest satisfaction.

#5 Wanting What I Have - October 17th

Have you set your heart on something, gotten it, and realized it didn't provide the happiness you expected? Discover the keys to contentment and happiness that help you realize the grass is green right where you are.

#6 Living Free and Having Fun - October 24th

Would you like more joy? Learning to shift your focus from pleasing people to loving and serving God can release you into a life of joy you never imagined possible.

#7 Facing the Future with Confidence - October 31st

Do you worry about the future? Are you unsure about what to should do? Would you like to feel safe and secure about your future? Learn how life with Jesus Christ can provide a quiet confidence more powerful than any circumstance you face.

#8 Discovering Inside Out Peace - November 7th

Do you need calm and quiet to feel at peace? Does your sense of internal quiet and rest depend on what happens around you? That's circumstantial peace. Discover how true peace starts within the heart and radiates outward no matter what the circumstance.

I Want To Hear A Sermon About ...

questionmark "I Want To Hear A Sermon About ...," a new series of messages at Bridges, begins this Sunday, April 26. Based on suggestions submitted by people in the community, the series addresses topics about what is true and how to live out one's faith.

A wide variety of people suggested topics including college students, business professionals, a principle, mothers, and many others. Compiling suggestions produced more than a dozen message topics for the series. The first five messages in the series are:

4/26		*Why should I believe the Bible really is the Word of God?*
5/03		*What's the deal with denominations and how do I know what to believe?*
5/10		*Does God have a master plan for my life and what happens if I "mess up" God's plan?*
5/17		*Does God know the choices I make before I make them?*
5/24		*Where does tolerance belong in a life of faith?*
5/31		*How do I sustain faith in Christ in a broken and corrupt world?*
6/7		*Aren't all religions just different paths to God? And, I'm a good person. Isn't that enough to get me to heaven?*
6/14		*How do current events line up with the signs of the end times in the Bible?*
6/21		*Is fish meat? And does it really matter to God what I eat on Fridays?*
6/28		*If God is good and all powerful why is there so much suffering?*

Some other messages in the series continuing this summer include:

What happens to people who don't know Jesus?
How do I mend broken relationships?
How can parents help their children navigate the land mines of alcohol and drugs?

Who Is This Jesus? - March 29-April 19

Jesus is the central figure in the Bible. Everything turns on Jesus: who he is and what he does.

The titles describing Jesus in the Bible provide a window into who he is. The series Who Is This Jesus? explores four of these titles beginning Sunday, March 29, at Bridges.

Each of these titles provide powerful insights about Jesus, including why he is so important in the Bible ... and to us today.

Date	Message
March 29	*The Sent Son*
April 5	The Lamb of God
April 12	The Last Adam (Easter Sunday)
April 19	The Wisdom of God

Just Walk Across the Room - A Four Week Bridges Experience - Beginning Sunday, March 1, 2009

Did you know that taking a few steps across a room could change your friend's life forever?

Beginning March 1st discover how the Holy Spirit works to connect you with people God wants to impact through you. In this four week series that includes Sunday messages and small group discusions your heart for people will expand. In addition, you will realize that the single greatest gift you can give your friends and family is an introduction to the God who created them, loves them, and has a purpose for their every day life.

On Sunday mornings and through small group discussions we'll learn together how to approach a hurting world with the relevant, appropriate message of truth - a message that is carried on the heels of a simple walk across the room.

If you are not currently in a Bridges small group don't worry! New groups are forming for this four-week focus. Groups meet Sunday morning, Sunday evenings, and throughout the week, so there are plenty of opportunities to take part. For more information about joining a small group contact Bruce Barr: 262-284-3318 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Life By Design - January 11 to February 15

Life By Design is a new message series at Bridges, Sunday mornings, January 11 – February 15, 2009, 10 a.m., at MATC in Mequon

Design: 1. To make or execute plans; 2. To have a goal or purpose in mind.

Life: 1. A living being, especially a person; 2. The physical, mental, and spiritual experiences that constitute existence; 3. The interval of time between birth and death

Did you know your life has a design? Of course it does because God created you. King David said to God, “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” God said, “I know the plans I have for you.” Who you are, how you were made, how you function is all part of God’s design for you! The very purpose for your life is woven into your design.

Life By Design, a six-week series of messages taught by Mike Kleven, Bridges’ lead pastor, will help you understand who you, why you are here, and how to live the life you were designed to live. If you’ve ever wonder why life isn’t working they way you think it should, or you feel like there must be more to life than what you’ve experienced so far, then Life By Design is for you.

January 11^th Life’s True Form and Function

January 18^th Mastering the Third Rail of My Design

January 25^th More Mastering the Third Rail of My Design

February 1^st Discovering My Unique Design

February 8^th Deploying My Unique Design

February 15^th Managing Life’s Most Precious Resource

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