Bridgewater Montrose’s Podcast

The Perfect Storm: Recognizing Jesus in the Storm

When Jesus came walking to them on the water, the disciples recognized Him. Whether it was what He said, the sound of His voice, or His presence alone, they knew immediately that they could trust this man walking on water to them. Yet we have so many voices, thoughts, and ideas swirling in our minds all the time. How do we listen to His voice when the world around us seems like it’s crashing in? How do we recognize Jesus in the storms of life? The disciples knew it was Jesus because they knew His voice, they could see Him, and they had spent time with Him, and we can know Jesus’ voice by doing the same things today.

Passage: Matthew 14:25-27

Speaker: Bob Kadlecik

The Perfect Storm: When Jesus Feels Far Away

Series Description: What do you do when you find yourself in the middle of a storm you never signed up for? A marriage that’s fallen apart, another job that fell through, nights and storms that seem like they’ll never end - and your kids are caught up in the middle of the crossfire. It can feel like you’re in the middle of the storm, wondering if anyone sees you - if anybody cares. That may just be how the disciples felt as they found themselves without Jesus in the middle of the lake, in the middle of the night, in the middle of a storm they never wanted to be in. But that’s exactly when Jesus shows up - not after the mess, but in the midst of it. And what looks like the perfect storm of disaster actually turns into the perfect storm to reveal a perfect God.

Sermon Description:

If you’ve ever felt like God just wasn’t there at the worst possible time, you’re not alone. The disciples were doing exactly what Jesus had told them to do, and they still ended up in the middle of a lake, alone at night in a massive storm - with no Jesus in sight. But what if God didn’t forget you in the midst of your storm? What if He is using the storm to redirect our focus - to put our trust fully in Him? Because even when God feels far away, He calls us to trust Him no matter what, and we’ll find that when we do trust God, He is always closer than we think. At the end of the day, Jesus is inviting us all to trust Him, saying, “Take courage. I am here!”.

Passage: Matthew 14:22-27; Romans 8:35-39

Speaker: Kevin Stiles

 

Father’s Day: Back to the Future

As fathers, we often focus on directions and rules for our kids, but what if we could also learn to be their greatest encouragers? What kind of legacy could we leave for our kids if we became their #1 encourager?

Passage: Psalm 78:4-7, Psalm 127:3-5, Ephesians 6:4

Speaker: Bob Kadlecik

Your Move: Community

Spiritual growth doesn’t happen by accident, and it was never meant to happen alone. While many people desire to grow in their relationship with Jesus, that pursuit often gets redirected by the pressures and pace of life. In Hebrews 10, we see that God’s design for growth is shared pursuit: people who help one another hold on, stay encouraged, and keep moving forward. Biblical community isn’t just about connection; it’s about transformation and mission. As we pursue Jesus together, we create space for others to do the same, multiplying disciples and advancing the mission of the church.

Passage: Hebrews 10:23-25

Speaker: Josh Edwards

Your Move: Serving

God has uniquely gifted every follower of Jesus, not randomly, but on purpose, to serve others and make a difference. In 1 Peter 4:10–11, we see that these gifts come in many forms, but all are meant to be used, not just held. When we step in and serve, relying on God’s strength and pointing to His glory, we begin to find where we truly fit and experience the joy of being used by Him. So our next move is simple: discover how God has gifted us, take a step to try it, and faithfully use it because what God has placed in us was never meant to stay in us, but to make a difference through us.

Passage: 1 Peter 4:10-11

Speaker: Bob Kadlecik

Your Move: Worship

Worship is our response to who God is and what He has done. This message invites people to step into God’s presence and respond— not as a performance to observe, but as a response to participate in. As we understand who we are worshiping, we are freed to respond authentically and to carry that response into our daily lives, not just our Sunday experience.

Passage: Psalm 100; Romans 12:1

Speaker: Kevin Stiles

Your Move: Giving Part 2

This message moves beyond the act of giving to the formation of the heart, showing that generosity is not driven by obligation but by the grace of God. As we recognize that God is the one who provides and shapes a harvest of generosity in us, giving becomes a joyful response rather than a reluctant duty. This week reinforces the 90-day tithe challenge and calls our church to take a shared step of obedience, trusting God to shape our hearts, our habits, and our lives through generosity.

Passage: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 & 9; 9:1-2 & 6-14

Speaker: Josh Jones

Your Move: Giving Part 1

Following Jesus always leads us forward. There’s always a next step. But growth doesn’t happen when we just understand something, it happens when we step into something. In this series, we’re exploring what it looks like to take intentional steps forward in practicing the values that shape us into people who look more like Jesus.

Throughout Scripture, giving a tenth was a consistent way God’s people honored Him, trusted Him, and put Him first. This message focuses on the step of obedience, challenging people to move beyond understanding and step into putting God first in their finances. Rather than starting with feelings or motivation, it calls people into a 90-day tithing challenge as a practical way to grow in trust, obedience, and spiritual formation.

Passage: Genesis 14:19-20, Deuteronomy 14:22-23, Malachi 3:7-8 & 10, 6:21 & 24, Matthew 23:23

Speaker: Bob Kadlecik

Mother’s Day: Lunchboxes and Legacies

Today, we’re celebrating how God uses moms and women to shape faith in ways that last far beyond what we can see. In the story of Lois, Eunice, and Timothy, we’re reminded that faith is usually passed on through everyday life—through prayers, conversations, reading the Bible, and simply showing up again and again. It’s a lot like packing lunches and taking care of the daily stuff that never feels very big, but ends up meaning everything. God takes those small, faithful moments and turns them into something that can impact generations. So today we honor moms, grandmas, and spiritual moms, and as a church we commit to walking with them, encouraging them, and supporting them as they help pass on a faith that lasts.

Passage: 2 Timothy 1:5, Deuteronomy 6:7, Psalm 145:4

Speaker: Bob Kadlecik

Life 2.0: Our Future Hope

This message centers on the reality that while following Jesus brings new life, it doesn’t remove life’s hardships, but it does change how we carry them. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 4 and 1 Thessalonians 4, it shows that the resurrection of Jesus is the foundation of our hope: because He rose, our suffering is temporary, our future is secure, and even death is not the end of our story.

Passage: 2 Corinthians 4:8-11, 14 & 16-19; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14

Speaker: Bob Kadlecik