StoneBridge Messages

In this week’s sermon, we go through John 5 and parts of Ecclesiastes. We learn how material things and life accomplishments aren’t what our heart truly needs and how a relationship with Jesus and fulfillment through Him is the greatest miracle He could perform in anyone's life. We understand how Jesus makes His identity as the Son of God clear and stated, and how He changed the way the Sabbath was understood.

Join us this week as we dive into John and start to understand the importance of the Sabbath, eternal life, and a strong connection with Jesus.

As we read through Romans 7-8, we learn the story of Paul and how he gained a new understanding and a changed view of how he sees himself through Christ, and how through understanding Jesus' sacrifice, our approach to life changes. By studying how Paul describes sin, we understand the impact of following the law and the dangers of misdirected zeal.

What is the most difficult thing to accept about yourself? How does Paul change your understanding of who you are?

Join us this week as we explore Romans 7-8 and discover what it means to find fullness through not just the law but a relationship with Jesus, and understanding what it means to be changed through Christ.

As we continue through John 4, we see Jesus cross boundaries to meet a Samaritan woman at the well, revealing that He is the source of living water and the only One who can truly satisfy our deepest thirst. Through their conversation, Jesus shows us that He sees us fully, meets us where we are, and invites us into a life of worship and transformation.

Why do you think Jesus did things the way He did them? Has your understanding of who Jesus is changed how you see the world?

Join us this week as we explore John 4 and discover what it means to receive the living water Jesus offers, worship Him in spirit and truth, and share with others what He has done in our lives.

As we continue through John 3, we see Jesus’ teaching move from a conversation about being born again to the deeper reality of what it means to be made clean and to follow Him. John the Baptist also points away from himself and back to Jesus, reminding us that Jesus must become greater.

What are some things we try to clean up or change in our lives on our own? What would it look like to trust Jesus with the parts of our lives that only He can make new?

Join us this week as we explore the rest of John 3 and discover what it means to be cleansed by Jesus, trust His teaching, and follow the example of John the Baptist by pointing others toward Christ.

Nicodemus came to Jesus with questions, uncertainty, and a desire to understand. But following Jesus would require more than simply having the right answers—it would require courage to step into something new.

Can you think of some examples where someone was truly courageous? What about them inspired you to believe that you could be courageous too?

Join us this week as we explore Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus in John 3 and discover what it looks like to have the courage to move toward Jesus, even when we have questions.

John 1 introduces us to Jesus, the Word who came into the world as its true Light. And when we encounter Jesus, we don’t remain the same. His grace changes us, transforms our lives, and makes a new way possible.

Paul experienced that transformation firsthand—his encounter with Jesus completely changed the direction of his life.

Are you open to the idea of change? Not changing someone else, but letting God bring a change in you? What do you think holds you back from experiencing the change that God wants to make?

Join us this week as we kick off our brand new series, 7 Needs of the Heart, and discover how you can experience heart change.

As Paul sailed toward Rome, an unexpected storm threatened to derail the journey and overwhelm everyone on board. In the middle of uncertainty, fear, and circumstances beyond anyone's control, God remained faithful to His promises, providing hope, courage, and direction when it seemed all was lost.

How do you respond when life's storms leave you feeling powerless? Where might God be inviting you to trust His presence and promises even when you can't yet see the outcome?

Join us this week as we close out our series with Acts 27 and discover how God meets us in the midst of life's fiercest storms, strengthens our faith through every trial, and reminds us that His purposes remain secure no matter what we face.

When Paul was given the opportunity to speak before King Agrippa, he chose to proclaim the gospel rather than prove his innocence. With honesty and boldness, he shared how an encounter with the risen Christ changed everything and challenged his listeners to respond to the truth for themselves.

How can your testimony become a powerful witness to the work of God in your life? How are you potentially missing the signs God is laying out for you today?

Join us this week as we open Acts 26 and see how God uses ordinary people with extraordinary stories to declare His truth, encourage others toward faith, and faithfully point every generation to Jesus.

Paul stood before powerful rulers, defended the truth with wisdom and courage, and refused to compromise the hope that was found in Christ. Though others delayed justice and made decisions based on politics and personal gain, Paul remained confident that God was still at work.

What does it look like to stay faithful when the outcome is out of your hands?

Join us this week as we study Acts 24–25 and discover how God strengthens His people to stand with confidence, speak with conviction, and trust His purposes—even when the future remains uncertain.

Paul faced false accusations, opposition, and an uncertain future, but he refused to lose sight of God's purpose. Even in the middle of pressure and injustice, he remained faithful to the mission he had been given.

What does it look like to trust God when life feels unfair or uncertain?

Join us this week as we study Acts 23–24 and discover how God gives us the courage to stand firm and remain faithful, no matter the circumstances.