Sermon Tone Analysis

Jesus builds bridges… and so do those who follow him.

He has built countless bridges in our lives and as a reflection of that, we build bridges in the world as we convey what God has done with, for, and within us.

If Jesus can bridge life and death, what else can he bridge?!

Reframe the series

There’s No Place Like Home

Hooks, Lines, and sinkers

Because of the Layout of the Lake of the Ozarks being like a dragon, bridges have been required for our community to make sense and have connection.

Hurricane Deck Bridge

Niangua Bridge

Niangua Arm on Hwy 54 Bridge

Grand Glaize Bridge

Toll Bridge

The dam itself serves as a bridge.

Bridges can Unite

Bridges can Divide

And today, I want to suggest that for us living Life in Ozark, Jesus can and does serve a bridge to aspects of our community which can exist as places of division, Jesus can and does bring reconciliation, restoration, and unity.

I want to address three areas where there is some division within our lives and community and Jesus and our church provide bridges to acknowledge those areas.

The Christian faith stands as a bridge in a community with economic disparity.

The Christian faith stands as a bridge in a community with ethnic and racial complexities and prejudices.

Hiring process for Linell and Amanda

The Confederate Flag Incident

The Christian faith stands as a bridge in a community that needs the Lord.