How do we know we have the right religion? How can we be sure we are following the truth? In this message we examine Christianity along with the other major religions of the world to see if they have anything in common. What we discover is quite interesting!
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Which Religion Is Right, Part 2
How do we know we have the right religion? In this message we focus on the resurrection of Jesus Christ. If Jesus really did rise from the dead, then it follows that He must be who He claimed to be, and accomplished what He said He would accomplish, which has everything to do with whether we are following the Truth or not!
Read More...The God Of The Bible Does Everything For His Own Glory!
In this message we begin our series on “Who Is The God Of The Bible?” What an enormously important topic! If there is anything we need to know in life, it is who is God. Join us for this first message in which we discover why God does everything.
Read More...The God Of The Bible Is Eternal
In this message we examine something that we will never really be able to completely grasp — that there was never a time when God did not exist.
Read More...The God of the Bible is Immutable
What do we mean when we say that God is immutable? Why is it important that we believe in the immutability of God? Find out in this message.
Read More...The God of the Bible is Omnipresent, Omnipotent, and Omniscient
In this message we study the Omnis of God. Tune in!
Read More...The God of the Bible is a Trinity
In this message we seek to understand the 3-in-1 ness of the God revealed in Scripture, otherwise known as the trinity. Someone has said, “try to understand the trinity and you will lose your mind, reject it and lose your soul.” Come along with us to seek to discover greater light on God’s intrinsic nature.
Read More...The God of the Bible is Sovereign, part 1
Does God merely know the future, or has He ordained it? Is there anything that God is not in control of? What about the evil in this world – is God in control even of that? Find out in this message!
Read More...The God of the Bible is Sovereign, part 2
In this message we continue to explore the sovereignty of God, but now in relation to who is saved and who is not. Is the sinner’s salvation determined by the sinner’s “free will” or by God’s sovereign will. Find out in this message!
Read More...The God of the Bible is Holy
What did the seraphim mean when they cried out “holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts”? Find out in this message on the holiness of God.
Read More...The God of the Bible is Wrathful and Just
Most believers are not very excited about God’s wrath and justice. However, these attributes of God are part of His perfections that He is going to put on display to bring glory to Himself. Find out why it is important that we know these attributes and rejoice in them.
Read More...The God of the Bible is Love
God is love. If the modern church in America has fixated on anything, it is fixated on that. And, it is a very important attribute of God. Does this mean that God loves everyone the same? What do we do with the Scripture that says that God hated Esau? Find out in this message.
Read More...The God of the Bible is Merciful and Gracious
Oh, where would we be apart from the mercy and grace of God?! Consider with us these wonderful attribute of our glorious God!
Read More...The God of the Bible is Jealous & Faithful
We don’t ordinarily think of jealousy being one of God’s perfections, although we do think of faithfulness in that light. In this message we explore both of these attributes of our Infinite God.
Read More...The Baptism in the Holy Spirit – Pt. 1
What is the “baptism in the Holy Spirit”? Is it the same thing or different from being “filled with the Holy Spirit”? Is “speaking in tongues” the initial evidence of the baptism in the Holy Spirit? Does it take place at or after conversion? There has been so much controversy and confusion over this subject, that I don’t pretend that we are going to solve all the difficulties in this study. We are seeking more light from the Scriptures on the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, and hopefully we have gained some ground in this study. If you see flaws in our reasoning or understanding of the Scriptures on this subject, please feel free to e-mail us and share your thoughts.
Read More...The Baptism in the Holy Spirit – Pt. 2
What is the “baptism in the Holy Spirit”? Is it the same thing or different from being “filled with the Holy Spirit”? Is “speaking in tongues” the initial evidence of the baptism in the Holy Spirit? Does it take place at or after conversion? There has been so much controversy and confusion over this subject, that I don’t pretend that we are going to solve all the difficulties in this study. We are seeking more light from the Scriptures on the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, and hopefully we have gained some ground in this study. If you see flaws in our reasoning or understanding of the Scriptures on this subject, please feel free to e-mail us and share your thoughts.
Read More...Are Miraculous Gifts For Today – Pt. 1
Have the miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit like prophecy, tongues, interpretation of tongues, healings and miracles ceased, or are the available for the Church today? This has been a hotly debated issue for some time. In this message, we pose the arguments of the Cessationists (those who believe these gifts ceased after the 1st century) and then try to respond with Scripture. Hopefully, our discussion here will help you as you sort through an issue which can be very confusing!
Read More...Are Miraculous Gifts For Today – Pt. 2
Have the miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit like prophecy, tongues, interpretation of tongues, healings and miracles ceased, or are the available for the Church today? This has been a hotly debated issue for some time. In this message, we pose the arguments of the Continuations (those who believe these gifts are available to the Church until Christ returns). Hopefully, our discussion here will help you as you sort through an issue which can be very confusing!
Read More...How Did God Speak In The Book Of Acts?
We are sometimes told that God does not speak to men apart from Scripture. This got me wondering, so I decided to go through the Book of Acts to see how God soke with His people in the first century. What I found startled me. God spoke with surprising frequency. The big question is, “does God still speak in these ways today?” I have included some observations and conclusions from my study of Acts at the bottom of this study. I hope you find it useful and helpful!
Read More...The NT Gift Of Prophecy – Pt. 1
What is the New Testament gift of prophecy? What authority does it have? Is it the speaking forth of the very words of God on a par with Scripture? Or, is there Biblical evidence that it was much different than the Scripture-level prophecies in the Old Testament? Let’s examine the Biblical evidence together to see if we can find the answer.
Read More...The NT Gift Of Prophecy – Pt. 2
What is the New Testament gift of prophecy? What kinds of things will a prophecy reveal? What is the difference between teaching and prophecy? How should we define a “prophet”? Who may prophesy? These are the questions that we take up in this study of God’s Word. May our Lord enrich you in every good thing as you look to Him through His Word!
Read More...Divine Healing
What is the “gift of healing”? In this study, we do a survey of the Old and New Testament teaching on divine healing, especially in relation to the ministry of Jesus Christ and His disciples.
Read More...The Doctrine of Hell – Pt. 1
In this message we begin to explore what the Scriptures reveal about the afterlife for those that die outside of Christ. We’re going to ask a lot of questions like, “Who spoke most about hell?”; “How is hell described in the Bible?”; “Is anyone in hell right now?”; “What is the difference between Hades and Hell?”; “What Biblical images are used to depict hell?”; and “Will all men suffer alike in hell?”
Read More...The Doctrine of Hell – Pt. 2
In this message we continue our Biblical exploration of the Doctrine of Hell. We examine the arguments for the Doctrine of Annihilationism, as well as how those arguments might be answered from Scripture. We’ll also ask such questions as “Is the fire in hell a literal fire?”; “What is God accomplishing in hell?”; and “What should the doctrine of hell motivate us to do?”
Read More...God Is Free To Do As He Pleases
God is free to do what He pleases and it is for our good.
Read More...Knowing Christ Is Better Than Worldly Gain
Christ is better than anything that this world has to offer. So much so that his righteousness and the immense value of knowing him make all things loss in comparison.
Read More...The Greatest Obstacle to the Greatest Command
Jesus was once asked, “what is the greatest commandment?”, to which our Lord said, “Love the Lord with all your heart, soul, mind and strength. (Mark 12:30)” . Through an unexpected and scandalous scene, Jesus explains to Simon the Pharisee that the greatest obstacle to the greatest commandment is understanding the great price of forgiveness.
Read More...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...The Passover Fulfilled in Christ
The Lord’s Supper is the symbolic fulfillment of the Jewish Passover. Learn about the background and typology of the Passover and how it is fulfilled in the cross of Christ, and then re-enacted in the Lord’s Supper. Read More...
Living in the Presence of Christ
To the regenerate mind, He who spoke these eternal words while here on earth now speaks from heaven through the scriptures, by the Spirit, ” Behold, ( Look to me and perceive the fact that) I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Read More...
The Design: God’s Love
Why does God love this corrupt fallen world? Is it true that God hates the sin, but loves the sinner? Does God love everyone exactly the same. Listen in as Pastor Brian seeks to answer these questions from the Bible’s most well known text. Read More...
The Donation: God’s Son
When God gave His Son for our redemption it was the greatest gift He could possibly give. This is true because of who God gave, how He gave Him, and why He gave Him. Read More...
The Duty: Our Faith
According to John 3:16, faith in Jesus Christ is the human condition of salvation. But what is faith? Where does it come from? What does it look like? What does it do? Find out in this message! Read More...
The Danger: God’s Wrath
What does it mean that those who believe in Jesus will not perish? In this message we explore the solemn truth doctrine of Hell. What is Hell like? What is Hell for? Who will go to Hell? Listen in to take an understanding of these sobering questions. Read More...
The Destiny: Eternal Life
What exactly is eternal life? In this message Pastor Brian gives seven different aspects of eternal life, the glorious inheritance of every child of God. Read More...
What Does Jesus Value The Most?
What do we truly value? What is the greatest evil in the world? In this sermon, guest speaker, Dave Wagner seeks to answer these questions. You might be surprised to learn the answers!
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The Passion Of Christ For The Church
Jesus Christ is passionate about His Church and He demonstrates that through loving the church, giving Himself for the church, sanctifying the church, glorifying the church, nourishing the church, cherishing the church, and uniting Himself forever with the church. Because He is passionate about the church, so should every follower of Jesus! Read More...
4 Reasons You Should Join A Church
It is God’s will for every Christian to commit himself to a local church. Why? In order to obey the one another commands, in order to obey and submit to his leaders, in order to restore those who fall into sin, and in order to follow the early church’s example. Read More...
Loving One Another
Love for other believers is the greatest mark of Christian maturity, and is absolutely essential if any church is to be healthy. In this message Pastor Brian discusses why we are to love, who we are to love, how we are to love, and what will happen when we love. Read More...
The Church Comes Home
The Bridge is going to begin meeting in homes! Does this mean we are some kind of crazy cult? Actually, the Bible has a lot to say about churches that meet in homes. Listen in to see the good, the bad, and the ugly about house churches. Read More...
What Should The Church Be Devoted to?
While many churches are devoted to using entertainment to bring in new people, God’s prescription is very different. In Acts 2:42 we are told what the early church devoted itself to – Bible teaching, Fellowship, the Lord’s Supper, and Prayer. I believe we should emulate their example in order to have healthy churches today. Read More...
The Goals of Every Member Ministry
The Scriptures call the church to Every Member Ministry. If all believers will be faithful to minister to one another we can expect the result to be growth in Maturity, Unity, and Discernment in the local church. Read More...
The Mission of the Church
What is the mission of the church? In addition to exalting God and edifying one another, the church is to evangelize the world. We do that through proclaiming the gospel, making disciples, and planting churches. Read More...
Storing Up Treasure In Heaven
Giving is one of the most exciting things we can do as believers, because not only does God bless us back in this life, but we will receive heavenly treasures in the age to come! Read More...
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