Yearly Archives:: 2017

The Eternal Resolution; Every Day Is New Years

| by | Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14 | Series:


It is that time of year again, what time, time to make New Year’s resolutions, time to start the year afresh. If you are making resolution for the new year or setting goals in general, there is one thing that should be at the top of your list every year: To know Him, Christ Jesus.

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Christ – Our Redeemer!

| by | Scripture: Exodus 1:6-14; 2:23-25 | Series:


The Old Testament is a picture book to help us learn about God and His redemptive plan. In the opening chapters of the book of Exodus, we learn of our bondage to sin and Satan, and God’s mighty plan to save us through Christ our Redeemer!

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Christ – The Great I Am

| by | Scripture: Exodus 3:13-15 | Series:


God reveals His sacred Name in Exodus 3:14, which gives us insight into His nature and attributes. Because He is “I Am”, He is there, He is eternal, He is omnipotent, and He is immutable. Not only does the Name “I Am” apply to God the Father, but also to Jesus Christ!

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Christ – Our Passover

| by | Scripture: Exodus 12: 1-15 | Series:


The Old Testament Passover was merely a faint picture of the glorious reality that Christ has shed His blood for us so that God would “pass over” us in judgment and bestow His sovereign mercy upon us!

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Christ – The Pillar of Cloud and Fire

| by | Scripture: Exodus 13:21-22 | Series:


Just as God led the children of Israel from Egypt into the Promised Land by a pillar of cloud and fire, so too Jesus Christ leads us to heaven by His Word and Spirit!

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The Master Artist

| by | Scripture: Ephesians 2:7-10 | Series:


God is the Master Artist. He is at work to produce beautiful works of art. Our soul is the canvas, the paint is His grace, the paintbrush is faith, the painting is a life of good works, and the art gallery where the artist displays his works of art is heaven.

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Motivations For Living A Holy Life Onto God

| by | Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9 | Series:


There is a motivation behind every decision in life, from the food that we eat to the clothes that we wear. But what should be our motivation to live holy lives unto God? The Apostle Peter helps us to answer this question in 1 Peter 2:9.

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God Is The Gospel

| by | Scripture: Romans 5:1; 9-11 | Series:


What is the objective of the Gospel? Is it heaven? Is it new life? Why did Jesus die on a cross, what did it accomplish and how does it affect the way we live our lives? God is the objective of the Gospel.

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Christ – The One Who Sweetens Our Bitter Waters

| by | Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27 | Series:


Have you ever had needs and desires that hoped would be fulfilled in someone or something, and were greatly disappointed? Welcome to Marah! We have all been there. Pastor Brian shows how the story of the Israelites at Marah is fulfilled in our lives in many different ways. We need to stop looking to people or things to fulfill us, and find our fulfillment in Christ alone.

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Christ – Our Bread From Heaven

| by | Scripture: Exodus 16:1-36 | Series:


The manna God rained from heaven to feed the children of Israel for 40 years is a picture of Jesus Christ, the true bread from heaven. We need to gather the manna of the Word early every day to have strength to journey to heaven and fight our spiritual enemies.

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Fighting The Battle Against Sadness and Depression

| by | Scripture: Psalm 42 | Series:


Does the bible have anything to say about sadness and depression or is it silent to this issue? In our study of psalm 42, we will encounter a severely depressed person. We will also discuss the cause of his depression and get some battle tested encouragements for winning the fight. So grab your bibles and strap up. Let’s win this fight against sadness and depression.

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Christ – The Smitten Rock

| by | Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7 | Series:


When Moses was commanded by God to smite the Rock to bring forth streams of water for the thirsty Israelites, God was enacting a divine drama. He was illustrating the truth that Christ, our Rock, would be smitten by God on the cross to bring forth the Holy Spirit, who is the rivers of the water of life!

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Died And Risen With Christ

| by | Scripture: Colossians 3:1-3 | Series:


In this message Brian and Jerome tag team preach through Colossians 3:1-3. Brian shows the theology of what is true about the believer in Christ – he has died and risen with Christ. Jerome shows how we are to live out that truth in our day to day lives.

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Shepherd The Church Of God

| by | Scripture: Acts 20:28-32 | Series:


What is an Elder? Who makes a person an Elder? What are the duties of an Elder? What are the supports of an Elder? Find out as Pastor Brian preaches from Acts 20:28-32 before Jerome is officially appointed to the Eldership at The Bridge Church.

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Christ – The Mediator Of A Better Covenant

| by | Scripture: Exodus 19:1-8 | Series:


Just as Moses was the mediator of the Old Covenant, so too Christ is the mediator of the New Covenant. In this message Pastor Brian outlines the similarities and differences between the Old Covenant and the New Covenant, and shows why the New Covenant is based on better promises.

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Blessed Are Those Who Mourn, For They Shall Be Comforted

| by | Scripture: Matthew 5:4 | Series:

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Blessed Are Those Who Hunger And Thirst For Righteousness

| by | Scripture: Matthew 5:6 | Series:

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Christ – Our Tabernacle: Part 1

| by | Scripture: Exodus 25:8 | Series:


The Tabernacle in the Old Testament is a wonderful picture of Jesus Christ! Today we see how privileged we are as believer-priests, and are challenged to take full advantage of those spiritual privileges.

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Christ – Our Tabernacle (The Altar and Laver)

| by | Scripture: Exodus 27:1-8; 30:17-21 | Series:


The outer court of the Tabernacle consisted of two objects: a bronze altar, and a bronze laver. The altar depicts the atoning work of Jesus Christ at the cross, and the laver the daily work of the Word to bring us to confession of sin and repentance.

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Resting In Jesus

| by | Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30 | Series:

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Blessed Are The Merciful

| by | Scripture: Matthew 5:7 | Series:

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Christ – The Table of Showbread

| by | Scripture: Exodus 25:23-30; Leviticus 24:5-9 | Series:


Christ is the Table of Showbread. He is our Bread from heaven which satisfies the longings of our soul, and God has called us to feast upon His Son and enjoy fellowship with Him regularly.

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Blessed Are The Pure In Heart

| by | Scripture: Matthew 5:8 | Series:

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Blessed Are The Peacemakers

| by | Scripture: Matthew 5:9 | Series:

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Persecuted For Righteousness

| by | Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12 | Series:


Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

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Eternal Life: Are You Living The Life?

| by | Scripture: John 14:6 | Series:

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Christ – The High Priest, Scapegoat, and Mercy Seat

| by | Scripture: Exodus 25:10-22; Leviticus 16 | Series:


Christ is all in all! Listen in to see how Jesus is the fulfillment of the Old Testament High Priest, the Scapegoat, The Slaughtered Goat, and the Mercy Seat.

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The Root and Essence of Sin

| by | Scripture: Romans 1:18-32 | Series:


What is the root of sin? Where do all our evil thoughts, words, and actions stem from? What is beneath our sin? In this message Pastor Brian seeks to show from Romans 1:18-32 that preferring something or someone to God is the root of sin.

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What Is At Stake In Putting Sin To Death?

| by | Scripture: Romans 8:13 | Series:


What is at stake in putting sin to death? Everything! Actually our eternal destiny is at stake. Either we put sin to death and show that we are living according to the Spirit and inherit eternal life, or we live according to the flesh, and show that we are unregenerate, and perish forever in hell.

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How To Put Sin To Death

| by | Scripture: Romans 8:13 | Series:


How do we put sin to death? Do we just use the power of willpower? Do we work hard at obeying the Law? No, we put sin to death by believing the promises that God in Christ is better than the promises of sin! It is the expulsive power of a new affection!

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Putting Pride To Death

| by | Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23 | Series:


Pride is turning from God to find satisfaction in self. Learn about this insidious sin and how to put it to death in this message.

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Putting Worry To Death

| by | Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34 | Series:


Worry is a result of sinful unbelief, and needs to be put to death by faith in the promises of God. In this message, Pastor Brian examines Jesus’ teaching Matthew 6:25-34 and reveals 6 reasons Jesus gives for putting worry to death.

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Putting Despondency To Death

| by | Scripture: Psalm 42; Matthew. 26:36-39 | Series:


All of us, at one time or another, must deal with despondency. We need to know how to fight it when it rises up. In this message we learn how the Psalmist and Jesus fought despondency in their life.

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Putting Impatience To Death

| by | Scripture: | Series:


Patience is enduring discomfort without complaint. God is a God of patience, and He has called His people to manifest patience. In this message, Pastor Brian shows how we can put impatience to death through faith in God’s attributes of sovereignty and goodness.

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Who Are You?

| by | Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16 | Series:


What does it mean to be the salt and light of the world? It means that as Christians, we have a new identity from Jesus. Jesus was the true light of the world, and he glorified the Father by his obedience and good works. By association with him, he gives us that same identity, and also empowers us by his Spirit to glorify God in the world through good deeds and holiness.

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A Call To Greatness

| by | Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20 | Series:


Matthew 5:17-20 NASB
“Do not think that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish but to fulfill. For truly I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or stroke shall pass from the Law until all is accomplished. Whoever then annuls one of the least of these commandments, and teaches others to do the same, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever keeps and teaches them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. “For I say to you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven.”

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The Authority of Jesus

| by | Scripture: Matthew 5:20-22 | Series:


In Jesus’ day, the scribes and pharisees were seen by the people as the authorities on the scriptures. They explained the scriptures by quoting past teachers and commentaries. However, Jesus spoke about the scriptures with his own authority. Jesus is God in the flesh, and he taught with the authority of God himself.

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The Authority Of Jesus Pt 2 and Dealing With Anger

| by | Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26 | Series:


“You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable to judgment.’ But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment; whoever insults his brother will be liable to the council; and whoever says, ‘You fool!’ will be liable to the hell of fire.”

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Putting Laziness To Death

| by | Scripture: Proverbs 6:6-11 | Series:


Laziness is sin that the Christian must learn to put to death. In this message Pastor Brian shows the rebellion of laziness, the range of laziness, the results of laziness, and finally the remedy of laziness.

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Putting Gluttony To Death

| by | Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-13 | Series:


What is the sin of gluttony? What does the Bible say about it? How can we know if we are engaging in gluttony? Most importantly, how can we overcome it? We tackle these questions and more in this message.

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Putting Lust To Death

| by | Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30 | Series:


One of the greatest problems in the church today is the problem of lust. In this message we answer 3 questions: How Sweeping is Lust? How Serious is Lust? How Can We Slay Lust? This message was given to give believers weapons and tools to put lust to death in their lives.

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Putting Anger To Death

| by | Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32 | Series:


As believers, how can we overcome anger in our lives? In this message Pastor Brian seeks to give helpful and practical suggestions to deal a death blow to sinful anger.

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Putting Covetousness To Death

| by | Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-6 | Series:


We often tend to minimize the seriousness of the sin of covetousness, but Scripture is clear that it is deadly to our souls. In this message, we look at the Nature, Gravity, and Cure for Covetousness.

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The Heart Of Simeon’s Joy: Christmas Every Day

| by | Scripture: Luke 2:22-32 | Series:


The Heart Of Simeon’s Joy: Christmas Every Day

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