In this message Pastor Brian seeks to stir up God’s people to consider the preciousness of time, remember that they must give an account for their time, and to choose carefully how they spend their time.
Read More...Yearly Archives:: 2013
Commitment To The Local Church – Pt 1
God calls every Christian to five basic commitments regarding a local church. In this message Pastor Brian teaches concerning the commitment to practice the one anothers, and use our spiritual gifts in the church.
Read More...Commitment To The Local Church – Pt. 2
A Biblical commitment to the local church includes a willingness to submit to its leaders, discipline its unrepentant, and support its mission.
Read More...The Authority of Scripture
Christians cannot grow without a careful, committed, and confident trust in the authority of the Scriptures.
Read More...The Happiness of Spiritual Poverty
The world and the Bible, conflict greatly in almost every facet of life. Spiritual happiness is no different. In this sermon, we examine the Biblical view on happiness that comes from being poor in spirit.
Read More...The Self-Discipline Of The Christian – Pt. 1
In order to engage in the spiritual disciplines, we must become self-disciplined people. In this message, Pastor Brian explains what self-discipline is, why it is important, and how it differs from Biblical holiness.
Read More...The Self-Discipline Of The Christian – Pt. 2
In this message we examine the areas in which we need to be disciplined, how to become disciplined, and the dangers to being disciplined.
Read More...The Spiritual Discipline of Devotion to the Word
The spiritual disciplines are like various paths leading us into the presence of God where we can behold His glory. In this message Brian focuses on the paths of Hearing, Reading, and Studying the Word of God.
Read More...The Spiritual Discipline of Devotion to the Word Pt. 2
The spiritual disciplines are like various paths leading us into the presence of God where we can behold His glory. In this message Brian focuses on the paths of Memorizing, Meditating, and Obeying the Word of God.
Read More...The Spiritual Discipline of Prayer
As we learn to pray through Scripture, our prayers can be transformed from a one-way monologue to a two-way dialogue with God.
Read More...The Spiritual Discipline Of Fasting
In this message we explore the rich Biblical teaching on fasting, and the rich spiritual dividends it pays those who embrace it.
Read More...The Spiritual Discipline Of Praise
What does the Bible have to say about how we should praise and worship God? In this message we explore the book of Psalms to find out the answer to that question.
Read More...Christ – The Creator
As we begin this sermon series on Beholding Christ In Genesis, we discover that Jesus is none other than our Creator God, not only involved in the first physical creation, but also in the new spiritual creation.
Read More...Christ – Our Sabbath
Is the Sabbath an unchanging moral law that God gave the human race at creation? Are we to observe the Sabbath on Saturday, or Sunday, or in some other way? Listen in as we focus on Christ – our true Sabbath, and how we find our rest in Him!
Read More...Christ – The Tree Of Life
The message of the entire Bible can be summed up in the story of 3 Trees: The Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, the Tree of Life, and the Tree of Calvary.
Read More...Christ – Our Bridegroom
The divine institution of marriage is in serious trouble today. In this passage in Genesis we see God’s ideal for marriage, and how the first marriage foreshadows our ultimate marriage to Jesus Christ, our true Bridegroom.
Read More...Christ – The Obedient Son
Why is our world in such a mess? The only answer that makes any sense is the answer given in Genesis 3. In this message we explore Satan’s Schemes, Man’s Failure, and Christ’s Obedience.
Read More...Christ – Our Righteous Covering
Adam and Eve clothed themselves in fig leaves, but God rejected their garments, and instead made them garments of skin. Every person in the world is either dressed in his own righteousness or the righteousness of Jesus Christ. Are you dressed in fig leaves or a fur coat?
Read More...Christ – The Conqueror Of Satan
Christ is the Conqueror of Satan! Though Satan was able to strike Christ’s heel at His crucifixion, in that very act Jesus Christ crushed his head, rendering him powerless. Now, we stand in Christ’s victory!
Read More...Christ – The One Whose Blood Speaks Better Than Abel’s
Like Abel’s blood, the blood of Christ cries to God, but it speaks with a better message, duration, number of people, location and power. It will ultimately speak for or against every person on Judgment Day.
Read More...Christ – Our Refuge From Wrath
Just as the Flood of God’s Wrath came upon the ancient world, so a far greater judgment of wrath is coming upon our own world, and the only way to be saved from it is to find our refuge in Christ!
Read More...Christ – The One Who Brings Blessing To The World
From the beginning of time God has had a plan to bring unspeakable spiritual privileges to all the world. Learn who they are from, what they are, and who they are for in this message as we focus on our great privilege of partnering with God in His missionary zeal to bring His people into the kingdom from all over the world.
Read More...Christ – Our Great High Priest Like Melchizedek
Melchizedek is a wonderful picture of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, who is the eternally self-existent One, the King of the universe, the priest who reconciles us to God through sacrifice, and the preeminent one over all.
Read More...Christ – The Smoking Oven and Flaming Torch
God assured Abraham that He would give him the land of Canaan by cutting a covenant with him. Likewise God gives assurance to us that we will possess our heavenly inheritance through the New Covenant. The glory of the New Covenant is that it is not an “if…then” covenant like the Old Covenant. Rather it is a unilateral, unconditional, “I will…they shall” covenant in which Christ Himself binds Himself to fulfill all the terms of the covenant.
Read More...Christ – The Righteous Judge
God’s destruction of Sodom and deliverance of Lot in Genesis 19 serve as a type of the Final Judgment, in which God will pour out His wrath on the wicked and deliver His people through sheer grace.
Read More...Christ – The Son Offered By The Father
In Genesis 22 we read of the supreme act of faith ever required of man – Abraham must kill and offer up his son as a burnt offering. In this story, we are reminded of another Father who offered His Son, Jesus Christ, as the lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.
Read More...Christ – The Wealthy Waiting Husband
In Genesis 24 we see a wealthy father sending out his trusted servant to find a bride for His Son. In the story, the servant represents the Holy Spirit, who is calling out a bride for Jesus Christ, and then leading that bride on a spiritual journey to heaven. Read More...
Christ – The Ladder Between Heaven and Earth
Jacob dreamed of a ladder set on the earth with its top reaching to heaven. Jesus told us that this ladder was Himself! Listen in and see why Christ is a long, accessible, durable, dependable, effective, and revealing ladder! Read More...
Christ – The Crippler of the Self-Sufficient
Jacob was a self-reliant man who depended on his own wits and ingenuity in life, rather than trusting in the Lord. Therefore, Jesus Christ came to Jacob and battled him, broke him, blessed him, and branded him in order to transform him from “Heelcatcher” to “He who strives with God.” Listen carefully, as you just might find yourself in this story! Read More...
Christ – The Innocent Sufferer
Joseph gives us a vivid portrait of Jesus Christ, both in his sufferings, and in the glories to follow. In this study, we see Christ as the Innocent Sufferer, and see him in his Parent’s House, Potiphar’s House, and in the Prison House. Through it all, we learn of the amazing love of Christ, and His willingness to suffer for both our sake and His Father’s glory. Read More...
Christ – Our Exalted Lord
Joseph was raised from the dungeon to the palace, from humiliation to exaltation to rule over the entire nation of Egypt to provide food for those that were perishing. As such he is a wonderful illustration of Jesus Christ, our Sovereign Lord, who rules from heaven to grant salvation for perishing sinners. Read More...
Kindle Afresh the Gift of God
As we embark on an expository sermon series on 2 Timothy, we see Paul exhorting Timothy, his young friend and apprentice, to kindle afresh God’s gift to him, and serve the Lord with all his might, because there is a promise of life in Christ Jesus. Read More...
A Gospel Worth Suffering For
The gospel was Paul’s life. As Paul wrote 2 Timothy 1:8-11, he couldn’t mention the gospel without taking a little digression to open it up, showing us that it is a gospel that saves. This salvation was applied by an effectual call, granted on the basis of grace, planned before time began, accomplished by the death of Christ, and results in abolishing everlasting death for all God’s people! Read More...
Faithfulness To The Gospel
The church is called to be faithful to the gospel by spreading it, suffering for it, and safeguarding it. Read More...
How To Multiply Disciples
How can we at The Bridge fulfill our vision to “glorify God by making disciples who make disciples?” Listen in to find out! Read More...
What Is The Christian Life Supposed To Look Like?
What is the Christian life supposed to look like? Contrary to popular belief, the Christian life is to look like a wholly devoted soldier, a rule-keeping athlete, and a hard-working farmer — in other words, all out total commitment to Christ and His kingdom! Read More...
Biblical Motivations To Endure Suffering
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How can a believer be fortified to endure hardship and suffering for their faith? He needs to remember the Supreme Person of Christ, realize the Sovereign Purpose of God, and believe the Stunning Promise of heaven.
Dealing With False Teaching
In this message we see the Characteristics, Consequences, and Cure for False Teaching. Brian also gives some very practical counsel on how to study the Bible so that you are handling it accurately. Read More...
Useful To The Master
Do you long to be useful to the Master? In this message Brian explains that we can be used by God as long as we are Clean Vessels and Kind Servants. Read More...
How To Live In Difficult Times
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Biblically, the last days spans the entire period from Christ’s first coming to His second coming. How are we to live in these difficult days? Paul’s answer to Timothy is to avoid men who oppose the truth, and abide in the only source of truth.
Preach The Word! – Pt 1
In light of Paul’s imminent death, he charges Timothy to preach the word solemnly, Biblically, continually, and faithfully. Read More...
Preach The Word! – Pt. 2
We must preach urgently, fearlessly, evangelistically, and purposefully, because many have turned aside from the truth to myths. Read More...
The Time Of My Departure Has Come
When you come to the end of your life, will you die well? In this passage, Paul looks around, looks back, and then looks ahead. In so doing, he shares his secret of dying well with no regrets. Read More...
Paul’s Dying Emotions
In this last section in 2 Timothy we see the emotions flooding Paul’s heart as he waits in a prison cell to die. Paul is feeling lonely for fellowship, restless to learn, concern for Timothy, confident in Christ, and love for the brethren. Read More...
The Announcement of John’s Birth
In the message we begin a new sermon series on the Gospel of Luke. Brian introduces this gospel and then shows the 5 stages that Zacharias and Elizabeth passed through – Barrenness – Promise – Unbelief – Judgment – Fruitfulness. Read More...
Gabriel’s Visit To Mary
Mary, although a poor, unknown Jewish girl, was chosen by God to bear the Messiah. In this account, we have Gabriel’s message to her concerning the Person and Work of Jesus Christ. Read More...
2 Beautiful Godly Mothers
As Mary and Elizabeth meet together, we see in their speech their beautiful godly qualities. Read More...
The Tender Mercy Of God
In Zacharias’ prophecy on the occasion of the birth of his son, he prophesied that God would send a Deliverer into the world because of His tender mercy. This Deliverer would redeem, save, forgive, and illumine His people. Read More...
The First Christmas Sermon
An unnamed angel preached the first Christmas sermon ever. It was preached to a congregation of shepherds in the open air. It was a gospel-centered, joy-producing message that the baby that was born was the Savior, Christ, and Lord! Read More...
Glory to God – Peace to Men!
The multitude of angels proclaimed that as a result of Jesus Christ coming into the world, God would receive glory, and the men of God’s good pleasure would receive peace! Read More...
The Holiness of God
This favorite Old Testament passage calls everyone today to understand the fullness of God’s holiness whereby He is absolutely separate from sin and exalted above all the affairs of this world. Be transformed by it like Isaiah was! Read More...
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