Jul. 27, 2025

Sarah Nielsen, the adult discipleship pastor at the Bridge, continues the sermon series on Romans, focusing on faith as the act of leaving one's "prison cell" (metaphorically representing bondage). She recaps Pastor Suzanne's previous sermon on redemption, where Jesus opened prison doors for all, but many remain due to familiarity or fear. The sermon explores faith as trust, using Abraham as an example of imperfect but consistent trust in God's promises, even before the law. Sara emphasizes that faith, or "pistis" in Greek, is more than intellectual assent; it's a relational trust in God that leads to action, like a trust fall. She encourages listeners to start walking in faith, trusting God's goodness, even with imperfections and uncertainties, and to find the "table set" with blessings in those scary places. Linda Saley then leads the congregation in prayer, expressing gratitude for God's love, grace, and guidance, and asking for help to trust in Him fully.