Bridgetown Church Podcast

Guest Speaker: Kevin GilsonIn this message from Hebrews 10, we are reminded that as followers of Jesus, we stand on a simple but unshakable foundation: Christ Himself. As the church moves into a new year, this teaching calls us to anchor our future not in effort, performance, or fear, but in the finished work of Jesus.Through the lens of Hebrews, we are invited to rediscover the beauty of the gospel, step out of old patterns of striving, and live with full assurance of faith—a confidence rooted in who Christ is and what He has already accomplished.

Acts 3:1–10 (primary), with supporting passages (Isaiah 6; Luke 9:23; Galatians 2:20; Romans 12:1; Ephesians 2:10)Pastor Casey closes out 2025 and calls the church into 2026 with a simple posture: “Let’s go.” Teaching from Acts 3, he highlights how God uses unlikely people (Peter and John) in ordinary faithfulness (walking to prayer at 3pm) to bring extraordinary transformation (a lame man walking, leaping, and praising God). The invitation for the new year is clear: don’t settle for being informed, but step into a life of obedience, discipline, and Spirit-led action.

Following last week’s message on God of the Unconventional, Pastor Casey Kendall turns to God of the Impossible—showing how the Christmas story is marked by God doing what humans cannot. Teaching through Luke 1, Casey highlights Mary’s fear, questions, and surrender, and reminds us that God’s grace meets us in our limitations. The impossible begins to happen when we release control and trust the Lord—because nothing is impossible with God.

In this Christmas message, Pastor Casey Kendall reminds us to rejoice in the Lord always—because God is the God of the unconventional. Teaching from Philippians 4:4 and Luke 2, Casey walks through the angelic announcement to the shepherds, showing how God meets people in unexpected places and invites them to come to Jesus just as they are. True joy isn’t something others hold up for us; it’s found in the person of Jesus Christ. Even when our circumstances don’t change, encountering Jesus transforms our perspective and leads us back into the world rejoicing.

In this powerful conclusion to our series on the heart, Pastor Casey Kendall brings us to 1 Samuel 30–31 and reminds us of a profound truth:What feels like the end of your story may actually be the bend of your story.Walking through some of the darkest moments in Scripture — the death of Saul, the grief of David at Ziklag, and the crushing sense that everything is lost — Pastor Casey shows us how God meets His people at their lowest point, their turning point, and even at what looks like the ending point.Through vivid examples from David’s journey, biblical history, and the ultimate hope found in the King who comes from the line of Judah, this message presses into the tension many of us feel:When the marriage feels dead and buriedWhen relationships fractureWhen work drains youWhen disappointment becomes the loudest voiceWhen grief convinces you the story is overBut Scripture insists: God is not done.What looks like a final chapter is often only the turn of a page.In this episode, we explore:This message is an invitation to breathe, to reframe your pain, and to remember:Your story isn't over. God is not finished with you.What feels like the end may simply be the bend.