JOURNEY
NEW BELIEVERS STUDY
Welcome to the Bridge Church Journey Study. These short videos are meant to help you learn more about what it means to be a follower of Jesus.
Welcome to the Bridge Church Journey Study
These short videos are meant to help you learn more about what it means to be a follower of Jesus.
At the Bridge Church, we know that following Jesus is a journey! There are things that you can do to help you along this adventure, and we want to help! So whether you just started following Jesus or you want to start taking some real steps in your faith, our hope is these videos will encourage and strengthen your walk with God! Each video is going to cover a different area of your spiritual journey concluding with a challenge to move forward on your adventure with Jesus. Be sure to finish the whole series. You’ll be glad you did.
OKAY LET'S GO ON A JOURNEY TOGETHER!
OKAY LET'S GO ON A JOURNEY TOGETHER!
Week #2: HIKING BAG
Pastor Phil Burdoin
CHALLENGE
Over the next 7 days:
● Identify two trials/issues/pressure points in your life
that God could be using to build your faith muscle
○ It could be something at work or in your marriage or raising kids
○ Maybe you’re a student and it’s related to your school work
○ Maybe it’s something with your health or the health of a loved one
○ Maybe it’s a past event or a present addiction
Each time you think of your pressure point or are actively in the middle of it, say a prayer to God, asking for his help
Over the next 7 days:
● Identify two trials/issues/pressure points in your life
that God could be using to build your faith muscle
○ It could be something at work or in your marriage or raising kids
○ Maybe you’re a student and it’s related to your school work
○ Maybe it’s something with your health or the health of a loved one
○ Maybe it’s a past event or a present addiction
Each time you think of your pressure point or are actively in the middle of it, say a prayer to God, asking for his help
Week #3: FOOD & FIRE
Pastor Rob Ham
CHALLENGE #1
I want to encourage you to do two things when it comes to reading the Bible:
1. Download the YouVersion Bible App. Life. Church created this app and it’s amazing. Go
there and find a reading plan and dive in! See if you can read the Bible every day. Find it
where you normally get Apps, or get it here: YouVersion App
2. Start with reading the Gospel of John. It’s the fourth book in the New Testament. It’s
okay if you don’t understand everything, but it will tell you the story of Jesus when he
was here on earth. Be sure to use an easy translation to understand, like the New
International Version (NIV) .
CHALLENGE#2
This week, try praying for at least five minutes a day. It might help to make a prayer list.
This can be a note on your phone that lists the things you’re grateful for, the closest people in
your life, and the needs you have. The power isn’t in impressive “religious” words, but in the fact
that you believe God is hearing your every word.
I want to encourage you to do two things when it comes to reading the Bible:
1. Download the YouVersion Bible App. Life. Church created this app and it’s amazing. Go
there and find a reading plan and dive in! See if you can read the Bible every day. Find it
where you normally get Apps, or get it here: YouVersion App
2. Start with reading the Gospel of John. It’s the fourth book in the New Testament. It’s
okay if you don’t understand everything, but it will tell you the story of Jesus when he
was here on earth. Be sure to use an easy translation to understand, like the New
International Version (NIV) .
CHALLENGE#2
This week, try praying for at least five minutes a day. It might help to make a prayer list.
This can be a note on your phone that lists the things you’re grateful for, the closest people in
your life, and the needs you have. The power isn’t in impressive “religious” words, but in the fact
that you believe God is hearing your every word.
Week #4: COMPASS
Pastor Phil Burdoin
CHALLENGE
Here’s your assignment this week: Ask God to help you produce the fruits of the Spirit listed in
Galatians 5:22-23. Do this by first listening to God’s voice and then work to act in accordance
with that list. The goal isn’t perfection, but the direction of your journey. You got this!
Here’s your assignment this week: Ask God to help you produce the fruits of the Spirit listed in
Galatians 5:22-23. Do this by first listening to God’s voice and then work to act in accordance
with that list. The goal isn’t perfection, but the direction of your journey. You got this!
Week #5: DON'T TRAVEL ALONE
Pastor Rob Ham
CHALLENGE
Two questions for you:
1. Are you engaged at the Bridge Church? The church should be a community strong enough to miss you when you AREN’T there. If you don’t know people here at the Bridge, introduce yourself and make some friends! Get involved in the church.
2. Second question, are you in a Bridge Small Group? Are you taking time to meet with other
believers outside the church walls? This is how you share your life with others. This is
how godly friendships are built.
Two questions for you:
1. Are you engaged at the Bridge Church? The church should be a community strong enough to miss you when you AREN’T there. If you don’t know people here at the Bridge, introduce yourself and make some friends! Get involved in the church.
2. Second question, are you in a Bridge Small Group? Are you taking time to meet with other
believers outside the church walls? This is how you share your life with others. This is
how godly friendships are built.
Week #6: SHARING ON THE JOURNEY
Pastor Phil Burdoin
CHALLENGE #1
Let me encourage you to think about the things that come easy to you. What are the things
others tell you you’re good at? Write those down. Then ask God: how can I use this to bless
others? Ask your Small Group Leader or Pastor Rob, or Pastor Phil about opportunities that align with your gifting. Then start serving and watch God use you!
CHALLENGE #2
This week, try tithing (giving 10% of your income back to God). Give something. Let it stretch your faith! But be on the watch for God's blessing headed your way as you share your journey!
Let me encourage you to think about the things that come easy to you. What are the things
others tell you you’re good at? Write those down. Then ask God: how can I use this to bless
others? Ask your Small Group Leader or Pastor Rob, or Pastor Phil about opportunities that align with your gifting. Then start serving and watch God use you!
CHALLENGE #2
This week, try tithing (giving 10% of your income back to God). Give something. Let it stretch your faith! But be on the watch for God's blessing headed your way as you share your journey!
Week #7: INVITING OTHERS
Pastor Rob Ham
CHALLENGE
I want to encourage you to make a list of 3 people you could be praying for over the next two
weeks. Pray for an opportunity to serve them and even to talk to them about the Lord. Be
sensitive to each person and where they are in their journey. Sometimes, you might only help
them take one step closer. That’s okay. Someone else will pick up where you left off. Your job is
to simply do your part in their journey.
I want to encourage you to make a list of 3 people you could be praying for over the next two
weeks. Pray for an opportunity to serve them and even to talk to them about the Lord. Be
sensitive to each person and where they are in their journey. Sometimes, you might only help
them take one step closer. That’s okay. Someone else will pick up where you left off. Your job is
to simply do your part in their journey.