Reaching the Lost. Discipling the Saved. Sharing the Love of Jesus with Everyone.
From Monday, June 22, through Friday, June 26, from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, LifeBridge will host our VBS program: “ROAR! Life is Wild, God is Good!”
There will be music, games, and fun learning about God with awesome leaders and friends!
Signup below.
For more information contact either of the following:
Stacy Wills
(713) 480-9906
swills@lifebridgesealy.com
Stephanie Reed
(979) 885-8386
sreed@lifebridgesealy.com
Join us, ladies!
This is part three, covering Matthew 15-20.
Please RSVP with Brenda at (832) 466-2397.
I often hear well-meaning Christians wear their suffering as a badge of honor.
And certainly, suffering for the sake for Christ – for being a Christian – is an honor and privilege, to be embraced and a reason to praise the Lord!
But rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed.
1 Peter 4:13
Unfortunately, many times I hear Christians lift up general sufferings – ones that have nothing to do with being a Christian, and somehow use those sufferings as a reason to show that they are “worthy.”
There are sufferings that come from being in the world; suffering that come from being in sin; and sufferings that come from being in Christ. They are not all the same!
Suffering for the sake of Christis something to praise the Lord about and celebrate for glory that will be revealed and “because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon” us (1 Peter 4:14b).
Suffering from being in the world or for being in sin is consequence for sin. Future glory is not given for such suffering, but God can and still should be given glory in them – for His mercy and grace shown through them.
And how we endure suffering can give God glory in every way!
When we suffer for Christ – He gets the glory and glory will be revealed to us.
When we suffer in the world or because of sin and we do so in contrition, in humility, and in grace, giving Him the glory regardless, there is a blessing for others.
Suffering this side of eternity is inevitable. Living lives boldly and unashamedly as followers of Jesus will bring suffering that leads to glory. Facing other suffering in contrition and humility because we give God the glory in and through it can winsome for Christ.
So we turn our face toward suffering – for Christ, in all things.
And in all our suffering, we keep in mind why we face suffering bodly – because Jesus suffered to the point of death for our salvation; for our eternity; so that our sufferings here would be temporary and time with Him eternal!
So we endure, with confidence, with certain hope, and with joyful anticipation for where it will end – for Christ, and with Christ!
Halleluia, and amen!
“Gracious Lord Jesus, You suffered and bore all our sins and those of the world. Thank You for that! Grant that we endure all suffering in a way that brings You honor and glory, and points all to You. In Your precious Name do we pray. Amen.”
We are at Ezekiel 21:18ff.
Let’s go!
“If you love Me, you will keep My commandments” (John 14:15-21).
That can seem both obvious – and challenging.
Of course, if you love someone, you want to do things for them to show that love. You want to give of self because you love them. It flows naturally. It is self-evident. “Love is a verb” as the saying goes. (Note: it’s also a noun!)
If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.
John 14:15
The converse is also true: if you aren’t giving of self to another, it is probably an indication that there is a lack of love present.
But whenever we have sentences with “if” in them, we can get uneasy. It seems so…transactional. Standoffish. Perhaps even cold. It causes us to wonder if we are truly fulfilling that “if” well enough to meet the “requirement” stated.
“If I love God” – how much? I “will keep [His” commandments” to what level or extent?
And then we go on to see, “Whoever has My commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves Me” (John 14:21).
But in that case, we’re the ones trying to codify a simple statement into a complex one. We’re the ones taking a statement of Truth and muddying it with conditions.
Love Jesus, and that will naturally manifest itself in willing obedience.
It really is as simple as that.
Love begets obedience.
Not out of fear; not out of obligation; not out of coercion. Out of gratitude; out of heart-felt desire; out of selfless yearning!
And the reason is simple: “We love because He first loved us” (1 John 4:19).
Jesus loved His Father, loved the world, loved us so much that He selflessly, willingly, lovingly, suffered, died, and rose for us.
And it goes on!
Because He loves, He obeyed; because He loves, He saved; because He loves, He sends the Holy Spirit, the Helper; because He loves, all things are accomplished, fulfilled, given!
Because He loves, how could we not love back?! Because He has sacrificed and given so much, how could we not want to obey and keep every good, Holy, loving, challenging, blessed, enriching, edifying, disciplining, gracious, blessed Word and commands He has given us!
And through all of that loving, we are not only blessed with a more abundant and blessed life, but we also receive the Holy Spirit for discernment and Holy living and the love the of the Father as well!
What is not to love here?! “Thank You, Lord Jesus, for showing us Your love through Your actions. Grant us a willing, gracious, and loving heart that responds in grateful, obedient actions. Fill us with the Holy Spirit – the Helper so that all we think, say, and do is in line with Your will, Your Word, Your commandments. In the precious name of Jesus do we pray, O Lord. Amen”
We are at Ezekiel 20ff.
Let’s go!
Peter has a lot to say in his first letter to believers; about how to live and stand firm in the Faith of Jesus amidst difficult people and a challenging world.
Part of today’s Scripture remind us that we start somewhere and end elsewhere. That is, we may start as believers who do not know how to live as God’s children when we come to Faith, but through that Faith, we “are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood…acceptable to God” (1 Peter 2:5). We are to begin by craving “pure spiritual milk, so that by it [we] may grow up in [our] salvation, now that we have tasted that the Lord is good” (2 Peter 2:2-3).
Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.
1 Peter 2:2-3 (NIV84)
In other words, if we are to be faithful as children of God, we don’t remain where we are. We are to grow up – in our Faith, in our living, in our understanding, in our service – in every aspect as a Christian.
God has called us to be “a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God” (2 Peter 2:9).
If we examine ourselves – our hearts and actions, we know that we have been far from those descriptors.
So it’s time for us to “grow up in [our] salvation” (1 Peter 2:2)! And we do so because we crave it. We crave Him! We see all that our loving, reigning, and living Lord Jesus has done for us and we can’t wait to grow in our love, faith, and service to Him and all whom He loves!
Today we celebrate Holy Communion, where we grow up in our salvation by receiving the true Body and Blood of Jesus through bread and wine.
Today we rejoice at a baptism, where God brings His precious child into His family through water and His Word.
Today we delight at nine young men and women who Confirm their faith publicly.
Through these beautiful events – and so many others – we all “grow up in [our] salvation;” are “built into a spiritual house;” are living out lives as a “holy nation…belonging to God.” Today we vow to not remain where we are, but crave growing into being closer to the “holy” people God has called us to be.
All because of Jesus, through whose suffering, death, resurrection, and ascension made our Fatih possible. All because of the Holy Spirit who moved us to Faith at all. All because of our heavenly Father, who loves us and desires to be with us forever.
We have everything through our Lord. Let us respond by growing up and holding steadfast to the gift of Faith in and through our lord and savior, Jesus Christ!
“Lord, You have chosen us to be royal and holy. You have called us to be built up in the Faith You have given us. You desire that we grow up in our faith and our Christian living. Send us Your Holy Spirit, Lord, and help us do this. Create a craving in our heart and soul, not just to be steadfast, but to push forward in every way You want us to grow. In thanks for Jesus and in His precious name do we pray. Amen.”
We are at Ezekiel 20ff.
Let’s go!
Men, we’re starting a new study for our time together, starting on MAY 26 — “Divided We Stand: How to Love When We Disagree” through rightnow media.
How do you love people when you disagree with them?
We live in divided times. The tension of disagreement can be felt at dinner tables, in board rooms, at church gatherings, and in our communities. It can be hard to know how to engage with each other when the gap between us feels like it’s widening.
Jesus lived in divided times, too. He modeled for us what it looks like to love across political, gender, religious, and cultural lines. Jesus’s life was marked by loving people who were wildly different from him, and he calls us to do the same.
Join Robby Angle, Tyler Burns, Juni Felix, Jennifer Jukanovich, and Tommy Nixon in this four-part group study as they tackle topics such as curiosity, humility, and justice. Each week you will watch a roundtable video and then use this guide for your group discussion, application, and reflection reading as you explore what it means to love like Jesus when you disagree.
The time in the Church after the resurrection of Jesus is extraordinary! A whirlwind of amazing events.
Before our text today we see Jesus ascending; Matthias chosen to replace Judas; Pentecost taking place, with Peter preaching and about 3,000 souls being added to the Body of believers.
They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.
Acts 2:42
Praise the Lord!
Then comes our text for today. It begins with “they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers” (Acts 2:42) and ends with “And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved” (Acts 2:47b).
The believers “devoted themselves” to the things the Church should be doing. Getting into what God teaches, providing for each other, worshipping and Communing together, doing things for the benefit of people.
And then comes the last sentence, “the Lord added to their number.”
The believers were being the Church and God was being God!
God brought people to faith, and those in faith were living it out!
And the cycle repeated.
Too often we think that we need to do certain things for others to come to faith. We get the mistaken idea that we make believers.
Only God does that. Only God can do that.
We are called to live the life of faith. To do the faithful things. To be the Body of Christ. And when we do that, God uses us to bring others to faith, too.
Jesus is alive and has sent the Holy Spirit to us, to help us in our sanctified living and to bring others to faith. Our Call is not a difficult one, but rather one of privilege and honor: devoting ourselves to a life of discipleship in all areas – and letting God add to number of those being saved.
May the cycle repeat!
“Thank You, Lord Jesus for rising, ascending, and sending the Holy Spirit to us. Move us to be ‘devoted’ as Your disciples in every area of Christian living and move those who do not yet believe to faith in You. Help us be faithful in our following, winsome in our actions, and joyful in our service. In Jesus’ precious name do we pray; amen.”
We are at Ezekiel 19ff.
Let’s go!
Join us for an evening of great food, live music, and community — all while
supporting our mission team as we prepare to serve this summer!
This special night is more than just dinner, and a show. Every ticket helps fund travel, supplies, and outreach for our team as they head out to love, serve, and make a difference in the communities we’ll be visiting.
Come hungry, and ready to enjoy yourself!
| DATE | Saturday, May 9, 2026 |
| TIME | 6:30-9:00 PM |
| LOCATION | LifeBridge Community Church |
| PRICE | $50/person |
Tables for 4 and 6 are available.
Only 100 tickets available.
Purchase tickets with Angie: (979) 627-5817.
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