No Shortcuts: Behave in the Cave | 1 Samuel 24:1–7
Pastor Casey calls us to a long-obedience life: holiness over hurry, discipline over dopamine, and faith over instant gratification. From David’s cave to Jesus’ wilderness and Gethsemane, shortcuts promise relief but rob character. Odds stacked against you? In God’s economy, odds become opportunities. Conviction, not comments, must lead our decisions.Plan a visit / prayer request: wearebridgetown.com
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Use Your Inside Voice (1 Samuel 23)
SummaryWhen life gets loud, God often speaks in a whisper. Working through 1 Samuel 23, Pastor Casey contrasts Saul—who chased public opinion—with David—who inquired of the Lord. In desert places like En-gedi, God’s word becomes our “inside voice”: it quiets fear, protects life, and ultimately saves. The message culminates at “The Rock of Escaping,” pointing us to Jesus as our true refuge.Primary Text1 Samuel 23:1–29 (see also 1 Kings 19:11–13; Psalm 119:11; Colossians 3:16; Deuteronomy 6:6)Key TakeawaysUse your inside voice: Let God’s Word be the loudest voice in your life (Ps. 119:11; Col. 3:16).David inquired; Saul polled: Seek the Lord’s direction over people’s opinions and your own feelings.Faith in the midst of fear: God may not remove fear, but His voice quiets it and leads to victory.Scripture over screens: Attention shapes ambition—let the Bible form your inner life.Jesus is the Rock of escaping: In every wilderness, refuge is a Person, not a distraction.Discussion Questions (Groups & Families)Where are you tempted to let loud opinions outrun God’s whisper?How can you practically “inquire of the Lord” this week?What would it look like to let Scripture—not feelings—be your “inside voice”?Where do you need to stand on “the Rock of Escaping” (Jesus) right now?Visit & ConnectJoin us Sundays at 10:30 AM. Learn more at wearebridgetown.com.Share the episode and tag a friend who needs this reminder: God often speaks in a whisper.
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Unshakable: Who Do You Say Jesus Is?
Message: Unshakable: Who Do You Say Jesus Is?Speaker: Pastor Casey KendallPrimary Text: Matthew 16:13–18In a shaken world, Jesus remains the unshakable cornerstone. Everything turns on our answer to His question: “Who do you say that I am?” The church Jesus builds will stand—“the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”Pastor Casey responds to a heavy week of grief and national turmoil by taking us straight to Matthew 16. He calls us to a fresh revelation of Jesus, a bold confession like Peter’s—“You are the Christ, the Son of the living God”—and a life of courage and perseverance. Even when we fail (like Peter), Jesus restores and recommissions us. Listeners are invited to respond: salvation, restoration, and renewed calling, followed by communion.We’d love to meet you! Sunday 10:30am in Glendora. Details and directions: wearebridgetown.com.
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Faithful Still: 9 Years of God’s Goodness
Faithful Still: 9 Years of God’s GoodnessIn this anniversary message, Pastor Casey Kendall reflects on nine years of God’s faithfulness at Bridgetown Church. From healings and restored marriages to prodigals returning home, Casey shares how God has been at work in Glendora and beyond.Drawing from Matthew 14, he challenges us with a question: Will you be a fan of Jesus, or a faithful follower? Through storms, doubts, and seasons of testing, we are called to step out of the boat, fix our eyes on Christ, and trust that He is faithful still.Key Themes:God’s faithfulness over nine years of ministryWill you be faithful still in every season?Lessons from Matthew 14: Jesus calms storms and calls us to step out in faithThe difference between being a fan vs. a follower of ChristJoin us Sundays at 10:30 AM at Bridgetown Church.
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Heart Series: Not a Thing Is Wasted | 1 Samuel 22:1–5
God wastes nothing. Cave seasons become places where He prepares, provides, and transforms.David flees to the cave of Adullam and gathers the distressed, indebted, and discontented—about 400 men—whom God forms under David’s leadership. Pastor Casey shows that God meets us in dark places, uses people and truth to provide, and turns broken pieces into purpose. The refrain: not a thing is wasted.Prepare: The cave is a wrestling place where God enlarges vision and deepens dependence.Provide: God sends family and community; He “performs all things” for us (Psalm 57:2).Transform: The broken become mighty—God forms David’s men and David himself.Nothing Wasted: John 6:12—Jesus says, “Let nothing be wasted.”Scriptures1 Samuel 22:1–5; Psalm 57; John 6:12; Romans 8:28.ReflectionWhere do you sense a “cave” right now?How is God preparing or providing through people and truth?What broken pieces might God be using for others’ good?Visit: wearebridgetown.com | Gather: Sundays, 10:30 AM.
Welcome to the Bridgetown Church Podcast, where our vision is Jesus, our mission is people, and our cause is love. Serving the San Gabriel Valley since 2016, we are a community in awe of God, moved to bold action. Each episode invites you to walk in faith—grounded in trust, stepping beyond comfort, and sharing the hope that transforms lives. Join us as we explore Biblical truths, inspiring stories, and practical encouragement to live unashamedly for Jesus.
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