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What makes someone right with God? Is faith simply believing that God exists, or does it mean something more? Can a person who has made terrible choices really be forgiven? How can we know that God's promises are meant for us? In Romans 3:27–4:25, Paul gives us two powerful examples of saving faith through the lives of Abraham and David. Abraham reminds us that we are justified by faith, not by our works. David reminds us that even in the depths of our sin and rebellion, God's grace is greater than our failures. Neither of them could boast in their own righteousness. Their only hope was the grace of God. As we look at these examples, we're reminded that salvation is not something we earn, deserve, or inherit. It is a gift freely given through faith in Jesus Christ. He was delivered up for our trespasses and raised for our justification! Have you been resting in your own righteousness? Are you trying to clean up your life before coming to Jesus? Have you placed your faith in the One who justifies the ungodly? The amazing thing about grace is that it makes life not fair. We deserve God's judgment, yet He freely offers us forgiveness and righteousness through His Son, King Jesus. Join us as we discover what it means to live by faith and rest in the perfect righteousness of Christ!

Are you a good person? Have you ever wondered if your good deeds are enough to make you right with God? Can you work hard enough, do enough good, or live a good enough life to earn your way into heaven? In Romans 3:9–26, Paul gives us a sobering picture of the human condition: we are all guilty before God. There are no exceptions, no amount of good works that can erase our sin, and no way for us to make ourselves righteous. But thankfully the story doesn't end there. The good news of the gospel is that God, in His amazing grace, has provided a way for us to be made right with Him through faith in Jesus Christ. Jesus took our place, paid the penalty for our sin, and offers us forgiveness, redemption, and His righteousness freely by grace. The bad news is that we're far worse off than we want to admit. The good news is that God's grace is far greater than we could ever imagine. Have you recognized your need for a Savior? Have you placed your faith in the only One who can make you right before God? Join us as we discover what it means to be Guilty Before God, Justified by Grace.

Are you trusting in your own goodness, or are you resting in the faithfulness of God? Can you be a Christian on the outside while your heart is far from God? And what happens when the people who claim to know God fail to live like it? In Romans 2:17–3:8, Paul continues to hammer away at the danger of self-righteousness. It's easy to recognize the sin in others while remaining blind to the sin in our own hearts. We can know the Bible, attend church, and talk about God's righteousness, but are we allowing His Word to transform our lives? Our religious heritage and outward actions don't save us, and our hypocrisy can become a stumbling block to those who don't know Christ. But here's the good news: our unfaithfulness does not nullify God's faithfulness. God's truth remains true, His righteousness remains perfect, and His grace is greater than our failure. That doesn't give us permission to continue in sin or take His mercy for granted. Instead, it calls us to repentance, humility, and a renewed dependence on Jesus Christ. Are you resting in your own self-righteousness? Are you quick to point out the sins of others while making excuses for your own? Have you mistaken knowing about God for truly knowing Him? Join us as we explore The Faithfulness of God & the Failure of Man and consider what it means to stop trusting in ourselves and rest in the grace and righteousness of Christ. Whether you've grown up in church or are still searching for answers about faith, the question remains: Do you truly trust Christ or are you trusting in your own self-righteousness? Our failure is real, but God's faithfulness is greater. Come discover why our hope is not found in our own righteousness, but in Jesus Christ, who died for our sins and rose again to give eternal life to all who believe.

Have you ever been quick to point out someone else’s sin while overlooking your own? Have you ever thought, “At least I’m not as bad as them”? What makes us think we deserve God’s patience and grace, but others don’t? As we continue through the book of Romans, Paul turns his attention to the moralist—the person who thinks they’re good, upright, and okay with God because their good deeds outweigh their bad. But according to God’s righteous, just, and perfect standard, even our morality has fallen short of His glory. The truth is, our standard isn’t someone else’s sin. Our standard is Jesus. And when we compare our righteousness to His, we all fall woefully short. So, how should we respond to the sin we see in others? How do we avoid the hypocrisy of holding others to a standard we fail to meet ourselves? And what does God’s patience toward us reveal about the way we should treat those around us? In Romans 2, we’re reminded that God’s kindness, restraint, and patience are intended to lead us to repentance. He warns us of His wrath while showering us with His grace, giving us the opportunity to respond to Him by faith. But His patience will not last forever, and one day we will all stand before the righteous Judge and give an account. The good news is that Jesus Christ paid the penalty we deserve. He died for our sins and rose again on the third day, conquering sin and death, so that we can be made right with God through faith in Him. We don’t need to rest in our own self-righteousness. We need a Savior. So, are you resting in your own goodness or trusting in the righteousness of Christ? Are you extending to others the same patience, grace, and mercy God has extended to you? And if there’s someone you believe is unworthy of hearing the gospel, what does that reveal about your own heart? Join us as we examine our hearts, confront our self-righteousness, and learn what it means to live like we expect others to live—not by our own standards, but by God’s righteous standard, walking in humility, patience, and love. Why not live for Him today?

What happens when we trade truth for a lie? Romans 1:18–32 gives us a sobering picture of what happens when we know the truth about God but choose to suppress it, reject His design, and live according to our own desires. We see the downward spiral of sin, the danger of a hardened heart, and the devastating consequences of saying, “I’ll do it my way.” But Romans 1 isn’t just a passage about the brokenness of our culture—it’s a mirror for every one of us. Have you ever known what was right but chosen what you wanted instead? Have you ever tried to explain away something you knew was true because you didn’t want to submit to it? What are you worshiping in place of the Creator? And here’s the good news: the gospel is powerful enough to save sinners who have traded truth for lies. We don’t need the gospel because we need to become better people. We need the gospel because we are dead in our sin and desperately need to be made alive in Christ. Jesus took the wrath we deserved, died for our sins, conquered sin and death, and rose again. And the promise is clear: “Whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.” As we look at the seriousness of sin, may we not become proud and say, “I’m not one of those people.” Instead, may we be overwhelmed by grace, brokenhearted for those who are far from Christ, and compelled to share the good news of Jesus. Are you trusting in your own way—or have you surrendered to the truth of Jesus? Join us as we walk through Romans 1:18–32 and consider the warning, the diagnosis, and the hope found in the gospel.

What are you known for? If someone who knows you well was asked, “What are the five things that are most important to this person?”—would your faith in Jesus make the list? In Romans 1:8–17, Paul introduces us to a church whose faith was being talked about throughout the world. But more than that, Paul gives us a powerful picture of what it looks like to live unashamed of the gospel. Why are we sometimes hesitant to talk about Jesus? What keeps us from sharing the greatest news ever given to mankind? And what would change if we truly believed that the gospel is “the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes”? The gospel isn't just for people who have their lives together. It is for the wise and the foolish, the strong and the weak, the religious and the rebellious—for everyone who believes. The bad news is that we have all sinned and fallen short of God's glory. But the good news is that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Jesus is the only One who can save, and salvation is offered to everyone who will repent and believe in Him. As we walk through Romans 1:8–17, we'll consider what it means to have an eagerness for the gospel, to live by faith, to be humble enough to be strengthened by others, and to live our lives as ambassadors for Jesus wherever God has placed us. Are you ashamed of the gospel—or convinced that it really is the power of God for salvation? “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes.” Romans 1:16 If you haven't trusted in Jesus Christ as your Savior and Lord, today can be the day you call upon His name. And for those who already belong to Christ, may God give us an eagerness, an unction, and a heart for the gospel—so that we would live from faith to faith, for His glory, for our good, and out of love for our neighbors.

Are you living life for a purpose that actually lasts, or just running in circles? Today Pastor Rich kicks off our deep dive into the book of Romans. We'll explore the opening verses of Paul’s letter (Romans 1:1-7) to discover what it means to be called by God. Whether you've known Jesus for years or you're just starting to question what life is all about, this sermon cuts straight to the heart of our identity, our mission, and the unshakable truth of the Gospel. In This Message, We Cover: • The Core of the Gospel: What did Jesus actually accomplish through His death and resurrection, and why does Martin Luther call this book the gateway to saving faith? • Your Ultimate Identifier: How the Apostle Paul—a man who shook the Roman Empire—chose to introduce himself first and foremost as a servant of Christ Jesus. What does that mean for our jobs, our families, and our daily routines? • The Incarnation & The Resurrection: How Jesus proved He is 100% God and 100% man, and why the empty tomb changes absolutely everything about your tomorrow. • Grace vs. Works: Why you can't earn God's favor, and what it means to truly receive the free gift of grace by faith. If Jesus wasn't raised from the dead, why are we here? But since He really was raised, how should that radically change the way you live today? Join us as we unpack the life-transforming message of Romans and learn what it means to walk in the grace, peace, and calling of our Savior! Subscribe to follow along as we journey verse-by-verse through the book of Romans!

Have you ever cried out in frustration, "That's not fair!"? Whether it was childhood squabbles or watching the evening news, we all wrestle with the reality that this world is full of brokenness, unfairness, and deep injustice. But how do we process the pain when life cuts deep? Where do we turn when we find ourselves sitting at the very "gates of death"? In this message on Psalm 9, Pastor Rich finishes up our Summer in the Psalms series by looking at the comforting truth that the Sovereign God who sits enthroned as the Righteous Judge is the exact same God who becomes our Refuge. When life isn't fair, we don't have to live with a "woe-is-me" spirit, nor do we have to lash out in bitterness. Instead, we can roll over, look up, and fix our eyes on the One who holds eternity. As we focus on God, we discover how His perfectly timed justice brings true hope, making our earthly troubles seem so much smaller. Key Takeaways from Psalm 9: Focus on the Judge: When facing injustice, turning our eyes toward God’s vastness transforms our perspective and softens our hurts. Overflow of the Heart: What comes out of your mouth when you bump your head or face a trial? God designed us to declare His wondrous works and share the good news of the Gospel. The Twin Prayers: How believers can simultaneously pray for earthly justice and plead for the eternal salvation of those who cause harm. An Unshakable Refuge: Why the Lord never abandons those who seek Him—even in the midst of extreme trial or persecution. Despair Turned to Praise: How shifting our gaze to King Jesus pulls us out of the miry clay and gives us a song of praise. Are you carrying unconfessed sin, a hardened heart, or unhealed wounds from injustice done against you? Turn to the Righteous Judge who paid your penalty on the cross. He is ready to forgive, heal, and restore your soul today. Connect & Next Steps: Ready to trust Jesus as your Lord and Savior? Reach out to us today—we would love to pray with you! faithbridgenh.org/discover Subscribe to our podcast for more verse-by-verse preaching and biblical encouragement. Share this message to help spread the Good News to someone who needs hope today!

Ever wonder how a paradise of perfect harmony and evening walks with God ended up with a talking snake, fig leaves, and a world full of brokenness? How did we go from "very good" to a reality where we're dealing with broken bodies, broken marriages, and thorns and thistles at every turn? In this message on Genesis chapters 1 and 3, we break down the foundational storyline of human history: Creation, Fall, Redemption. We look at how God designed us with a purpose, why work and life became so hard, and how the lies of the enemy haven't changed one bit since the garden. Have you ever caught yourself making excuses for your own choices or shifting the blame when things go wrong?Or better yet, have you ever felt like life is just a series of endless, frustrating DIY projects where you skipped step three of the instructions? Are you ready to move past the brokenness and step into the life-changing hope of the gospel? Join us as we explore who God is, who we are, and how the King of kings made a way through the cross to make all things new. If this message encouraged you today share it with a friend.

Ever looked up at a clear New Hampshire night sky, stared into a universe of one septillion stars, and wondered: Who in the world are we that the Creator of everything wants to pay attention to us? In this message from Psalm 8, we dive headfirst into the staggering majesty of God and the incredible, humbling truth of our place in His creation. We aren't just glorified monkeys or accidental stardust—we've been crowned with glory and honor, made in the image of the King of kings, and given an important mission. Have you ever felt like life is just a series of spinning plates, making you too busy for the things that truly matter? If the God who holds the universe in place still knows your name and cares for you, why do we keep living like spiritual doorstops? Are you ready to stop letting pride or self-doubt run the show, and step into the purpose, value, and redemptive mission God designed for you? Join us as we unpack what it means to be fearfully and wonderfully made, to shake off our apathy, and to bring the peace, mercy, and majesty of Christ into our everyday spheres of influence. If this message encouraged you today, share it with a friend.