Bridge of Hope Church

09/07/2026

What does it really mean to stay connected to Jesus when life gets heavy, emotions rise, and pressure comes from every side? In this powerful sermon, “The Connection That Matters,” we are brought into John 15 and reminded that God owns the vineyard, Jesus is the true vine, and we are the branches.

This message calls us to abide, submit to the Father’s pruning, and bear fruit that glorifies Him. It is both a loving warning and a strong encouragement: don’t disconnect, don’t let go, and don’t ignore the Spirit’s call. If you need strength to remain rooted in Christ, this sermon is for you. Watch and be reminded to hold firm—there is a harvest coming.

09/06/2026

What does it really mean to be connected to Christ? In “The Connection That Matters,” this sermon walks through John 15 and Jesus’ powerful declaration: “I am the true vine.” It challenges surface-level faith and calls us to abide, submit, be pruned, and bear fruit that reflects the life of Christ.

This message reminds us that God is not looking for religious appearances—He desires a living, surrendered connection with His people. Watch and be challenged to examine your connection, remain in the Vine, and produce fruit that lasts.

09/04/2026

Praying for the students that will be at Ignite COGOP this weekend! 🔥 AND For those not attending, we will be welcoming college students back into town and as well as all other young adults at our FALL gathering this evening at 8 PM.

08/31/2026

What if sharing Jesus is simpler than we think? In this Next Gen Sunday message, Jessica Hayes walks through the story of the Samaritan woman at the well and reminds us that God uses ordinary people with honest stories to point others to Him. You don’t need all the answers, a perfect past, or a polished testimony—you just need to be willing to say, “Come and see.” Watch and be encouraged to lay down fear, trust the Holy Spirit, and take one step toward sharing what Jesus has done in your life.

08/23/2026

What does it really mean to “lead with love” when people disappoint you, frustrate you, or hurt you? In this heartfelt sermon, we’re reminded that biblical love isn’t weakness—it’s strength under surrender. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 13, this message challenges us to move beyond spiritual gifts, church language, and good intentions, and to live out the kind of agape love Jesus modeled: patient, enduring, hopeful, and faithful even when it’s hard. If you’ve been tempted to give up on people, pull away, or protect yourself by becoming cold, this word will encourage you to receive God’s love again—and lead with it.

08/17/2026

Are you holding tightly to control, or letting God tend the vineyard of your life? In this powerful sermon from Matthew 21, we’re reminded that God is the true Vinedresser—He plants, protects, inspects, and calls for fruit in every season. Through the parable of the vineyard, this message challenges us to examine our hearts, surrender our resistance, and respond when Jesus calls us to change. Watch and be encouraged to trust the God of your now and your future, and to bear fruit that honors Him.

08/16/2026

What does God expect from His vineyard—and what happens when those entrusted with it reject His authority? In this powerful sermon on Matthew 21, we explore Jesus’ parable of the vineyard, the danger of pride and empty religion, and the urgent call to bear fruit worthy of repentance. This message challenges us to examine our hearts, surrender control, and respond to Christ—the rejected Stone who has become the Cornerstone. Watch and be reminded: God is patient, but He is also inspecting the harvest.

08/09/2026

What does your walk look like? In this powerful sermon from Galatians 5, we’re challenged to examine whether our lives are truly led by the Spirit or still filtered through the flesh. From denying ourselves and taking up our cross, to reflecting God’s sovereignty in hard seasons, this message calls us to live in a way that lets others see Jesus clearly through us. If you’ve ever said, “That’s just how I am,” this word will encourage you to surrender, clean your mirror, and walk in step with the Spirit.

08/09/2026

What does your walk with Christ look like to the people around you? This message challenges us to examine whether we are truly walking by the Spirit or still relying on the flesh, self, and old patterns. Through Galatians 5, we’re invited to surrender fully, trust God’s sovereignty in every season, and let our lives reflect love, joy, peace, patience, and the fruit of the Spirit. If you’re ready to take an honest look at your witness and realign your steps with God, this sermon is for you.

08/05/2026

Funeral Arrangements for Bishop Adrian Varlack.

On behalf of the Varlack family, we express heartfelt gratitude to our global Church family for the flood of love, prayer, and support that has been poured out to them during this time. Your kindness and encouragement have been a great source of strength and comfort.

A celebration of Bishop Varlack’s life will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. ET at Peerless Church of God of Prophecy, 3301 Peerless Road NW, Cleveland, Tennessee. An interment will follow.

The family will receive visitors on Friday, August 14 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and again from 10:00 a.m. to noon on Saturday, August 15.

Arrangements are being organized through Jim Rush Funeral Homes. Additional information will be shared on this page as it becomes available.