Bridgewater Vestal’s Podcast

The Final Countdown: How to Share Your Faith

How do we live and witness in a hostile world?

1 Peter 3:13-17

Speaker: Aaron Patton

The Final Countdown: What's Coming

In Matthew 24 Jesus’ followers ask Him THE question: “What sign will signal your return at the end of the world?” What are the six things that Jesus said have to happen before He returns? Are any still unfulfilled? And most importantly, how should we live in these last days?

Matthew 24

Speaker: Aaron Patton

The Final Countdown: How to Live ”Ready”

Since Jesus made it abundantly clear that we are living in the end times - we should know how to live in a way that makes every day count! So how do we live “ready”? Jesus sent letters to churches in Asia Minor to make sure that they were ready for His return and making the most of every opportunity. Will you listen what Jesus says to His church?

Mark 13:32-37; Revelation 1:1,4-8, 3:14-22

Speaker: Aaron Patton

The Final Countdown: What in the World is Happening?

War. Poverty. Unrest. What in the world is going on, and how should we live today? The current conflict between Israel and Hamas has sparked several questions regarding the End Times and whether this is the end. If we are living in the End Times, how would we know & how should we prepare?

The current Israel crisis sparks many questions for followers of Jesus. We wonder if this is the end of the world. If so, how did this begin, and what is our response? Today, we will look at Genesis 16-21 and go back to the beginning of where the conflict started.

Genesis 16:1-3; 9-12, 17:17-19, 21:8-10

Speaker: Bob Kadlecik

Looking Forward

Join us as we look forward to 2024 by looking back on all that God has done in 2023!

Speaker: Josh Jones

Unlikely Christmas: Unlikely Messengers

So much of the Christmas story seems unlikely, including God’s choice of messengers to tell people about it. Angels were an obvious choice, but shepherds and foreign wisemen? But the most unlikely of all was God’s messenger to earth–Jesus. That God would humble Himself into such a small and weak container, a baby boy, is the most unlikely plan of all.

Luke 2:8-20

Speaker: Aaron Patton

Unlikely Christmas: Unlikely Timing

When something is promised, it’s easy to get excited and start watching for the fulfillment of the promise. It’s easy, that is, until time drags on and on, seemingly without any movement or change. Eventually, it’s easy to start thinking “It’s not going to happen”, or “We must have gotten it wrong”, or “They must have changed their mind.” Before you know it the lack of movement convinces us that the possibility of anything happening is highly unlikely. So what do we do when God’s timing seems suspect and leads us to believe that His promises are highly unlikely?

Luke 2:21-40

Speaker: Josh Edwards

Unlikely Christmas: an Unlikely Birth

A birth predicted 1000 years before it happened. A star guiding magi to the birthplace of a special child. A heavenly message proclaimed by angels to simple shepherds. A virgin giving birth…to a child…who was God. What do all these things have in common? They seem unlikely. But could it be that God uses the most unlikely circumstances to bring about the most wonderful outcomes? We think so. And we invite you to join us as we celebrate an “Unlikely” Christmas.

We cannot control how likely or unlikely our life events will be.  We can only control our response to them.  Mary’s circumstances were beyond unlikely; they were miraculously impossible.  But Mary had an unlikely response to her confusing and frightening circumstances – she completely trusted God.  She wanted what God wanted, even when she didn’t understand.  In the most unlikely birth in human history, Mary had a very unlikely response to God – she trusted Him.  Will you?

Luke 1:26-38

Speaker: Aaron Patton

This is What We Do: We Live for the Line

Jesus warns us not to store up treasures on earth. It’s not just because wealth might be lost; it’s because wealth will always be lost. Either it leaves us while we live, or we leave it when we die. No exceptions. The more you have, the more you’ll leave behind. So the wise will store up treasures in heaven, living not for what is temporary (the dot), but for what is eternal (the line).

Matthew 6:19-21

Speaker: Aaron Patton

This is What We Do: We Ask the Better Question

When confronted with a need, it is typical to assess your resources and determine what you can afford to give to meet the need. Is this the right approach? Or is there a better question to ask? Jesus challenges us to ask “What do I have?” rather than “What can I afford?” Then He uses what we give in a powerful way.

Matthew 14:13-21

Speaker: Aaron Patton