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!
Read More...Sermon Series: Topical Series
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 Angel’s Joyful News
In this Christmas Message, 2008 we explore the “Good News Of Great Joy” which the angel brought to the shepherds. Enjoy!
Read More...Running For Heaven In 2009
This was our New Year’s Message for 2009. We focused on our need to “press on” in our Christian lives, not slacken or slow down, in order to attain unto Christlikeness.
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 Greatest Gift Ever Given
“For He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not also with Him freely give us all things!” Oh, what a powerfully precious promise! In this Good Friday, 2009 message, we explore this promise in our house church.
Read More...The Cure For Leprosy of the Soul
Leprosy in Scripture is a vivid picture of sin and its miserable consequences. In this message we take a look at leprosy and the Old Testament ceremonies that were used upon its cleansing in order to grasp the glory of what God has done to cleanse our souls from the stain of sin. This message was given on Easter Sunday, 2009.
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...Do You Fear Man?
Do you fear man? Do you find yourself living to please others more than the Lord? If so, this study may be exactly what you need. Tune in to get the full message!
Read More...The Lord’s Supper
What is the Biblical Teaching on the Lord’s Supper? Are we supposed to examine ourselves to see whether we are worthy to partake of it? Who should partake? In what kind of setting? What place does the Lord’s Supper have in our Church meetings? Let’s examine these questions together by surveying all of the New Testament texts on the subject.
Read More...The Greatness of the Prince of Peace
In Isaiah 9:1-7, our Christmas meditation for 2009, we see 7 Great Realities: a great light, increase, joy, deliverance, peace, prince, and kingdom. Listen in as we seek to understand the Old Testament prophetic imagery and understand it in its New Testament fulfillment and application. Christ is truly a Great Prince of an Eternal Kingdom!!!
Read More...Doing the Works Of God In 2010
Every year about this time we all start to think about the passing of time. It is a good time to reflect on the brevity of life, the preciousness of time, and what we can do to make our lives count the most while we have opportunity to live for Christ. Our house church spent a good deal of time at the end of this teaching seeking to bring Spirit-led application to our lives as we consider the approach of 2010.
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...The Terms Of Discipleship
What are Christ’s terms of discipleship? What are the basic requirements for anyone who would follow Jesus? Popular American Christianity has invented its own terms of discipleship which are far different than what Jesus originally called all His followers to! Brian Anderson delivered this message at the Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival chapel service on June 19, 2011 on an outdoor stage.
Read More...New Testament Principles Of Evangelism
Acts chapter 4 is rich in instruction concerning the evangelism practices and principles of the early church. Listen in as Kelly Salas, a gifted and experienced street evangelist opens up this text.
Read More...The Gospel Is The Main Thing
It has been said that “the main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.” In this message Kelly Salas shows that the gospel is the “main thing” and he glories in it as the greatest display of God’s love while being mankind’s greatest need.
Read More...God Is Gracious
Because God is gracious, we don’t have to prove ourselves. Listen in as Kelly expounds on the glorious doctrine of the grace of God!
Read More...God Is Good
God is good and He alone can satisfy. In this message we see how David is able to find refuge and exalt in the Lord, even in a time when he is fleeing from his enemies.
Read More...The Glory Of The Messiah
For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.
Read More...The Perfect Savior
This is the will of Him who sent Me, that of all that He has given Me I lose nothing, but raise it up on the last day.
Read More...Our Mission, Vision, Practices, and Identities
In this message Pastor Brian explains the Mission, Vision, Practices, and Identities that God has given us in his word.
Read More...God is Glorious
If we truly fear God, we will escape the snare of fearing man.
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...She Will Bear A Son
The angel gave Joseph the news that Mary had conceived a baby by the Holy Spirit. Matthew 1:21 answers our questions, “Who Was He?” “What Would He Come To Do?” “Who Would He Do It For?”. This Christmas sermon is really a meditation upon 6 significant words.
Read More...The Christian’s Use Of Time
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...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 Narrow Path That Leads To Life
There are only two paths, and all mankind are walking one or the other: either the broad way that leads to destruction, or the narrow way that leads to life.
Read More...The Resurrection Life of Christ
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is absolutely necessary if we are ever to receive the life of God. When the Holy Spirit unites us to the risen Christ, we receive the very life of God and are born from above. Without the reception of this life we have no true Christianity!
Read More...The Comfort of Sorrow
This Sermon explores Jesus’ words on the blessing that comes when we mourn as a result of viewing our sin and the comfort that God gives through Jesus. Read More...
Why Does It Matter If Jesus Rose From The Dead?
Why does the resurrection of Jesus matter? It proves He was who He claimed to be, did what He claimed to do, and will do what He claimed He will do! 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!
We apologize, but due to a technical difficulty, approximately the last 5 minutes of the sermon were not recorded. Read More...
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...
The God Of Peace Sanctifying His Chosen People
Jesus is the risen Shepherd of the sheep, who offered the blood of the eternal covenant to reconcile His sheep to God, so that we could do His will. To Him be the glory forever! Read More...
An Army Of Soldiers Advancing the Kingdom
Jesus has commanded us to make disciples. The big question is “how are we going to accomplish that?” In this message we look at a training process designed to help disciples reproduce and multiply. Read More...
Trophies of Grace
In Acts 16, we find two trophies of sovereign grace in Philippi: Lydia and the Jailer. The way the Lord brought them to repentance and faith was very different, but the fruits that came forth from their lives were very similar. Read More...
Training For Trainers
Matthew 28:18-20, “Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” (NLT)
Read More...Joy! The Christian Duty
“There is a marvelous medicinal power in joy. Most medicines are distasteful; but this, which is the best of all medicines, is sweet to the taste, and comforting to the heart.” (C.H. Spurgeon) Read More...
Preparing for the Judgment Seat of Christ
Judgment Day, is it real? Do I have anything to fear? Is there anything that I can do to prepare for this day? Read More...
Joy In The Christian Life
The Duty Of Children
As Pastor Brian began a new mini-series on the Christian Family, he dealt with two implications of Ephesians 6:1:
1) The Apostle Paul Assumed That Children Would Be Present With Their Families In Church
2) The Apostle Paul Assumed That Children Could Be Saved.
Therefore, we need to beware of believing children don’t need to be saved, of not evangelizing children, and using unBiblical decisionistic methods to evangelize our children.
Read More...The Duty of Children – Pt 2
What is the duty of children toward their parents? In this message, Pastor Brian speaks directly to the kids of The Bridge, and shares the Word with them as to what God requires of them and why. Read More...
The Duty of Fathers – Pt. 1
Fathers are called upon to take responsibility to discipline and instruct their children. It’s not the responsibility of the school, the church, or even mothers. They have brought an immortal soul into the world, and passed on to their children the curse of sin. As bearers of ultimate responsibility in the home, they must resist being passive, and labor for the salvation of their children. Read More...
The True Meaning of Christmas
What is the true meaning of Christmas? In our secular culture, it can be very difficult to discover. But thankfully, the Scripture makes it abundantly clear. Christmas reminds us that when our world was ruined and in misery, God did something about it, by sending His Son! Read More...
Whatever Your Hand Finds to Do in 2016
With 2015 almost over, and 2016 upon us, Pastor Brian exhorted The Bridge to serve the Lord with all their might, making every hour and every day count for eternity! Read More...
The Duty of Fathers – Pt. 2
Fathers are commanded not to provoke their children to anger. In this message, Pastor Brian shows 7 ways that fathers can provoke their children to anger, and then what they can do about it. Read More...
Glorify God by Putting Off Anger
By putting off sinful anger, we obey Christ and glorify Him! Read More...
The Duty of Fathers – Part 3
What does it mean for fathers to bring up their children in the discipline and instruction of the Lord? What does the Bible have to say, if anything, about spanking? In what areas must a father instruct his children? Pastor Brian speaks to all of these questions in this message. Read More...
The Kingdom of God
The Kingdom of God, is it right now or is it future and how can I enter into it? Read More...
Treasure in the Gospel
Jesus said, “where your treasure is, there your heart will be also”. So what do you treasure, is it the gospel, your salvation? Read More...
The Resurrection of the Dead
Because Jesus was raised from the dead, He has the power to raise everyone else from the dead and He will – some to the resurrection of life and the others to the resurrection of judgment! Read More...
A Biblical Church And The Fuel That Drives It
What is the role of the members of a church, and the pastor? What is the lifeblood of a church and what happens to a church when it is missing that essential element? Read More...
The Beginning of Faith
What does the beginning of faith look like? As we look at Peter’s encounter with Jesus, we will see what the beginning of faith looks like and its impact on our future. Read More...
Look Up, Look Forward
Imprisonment, beatings, slander, how did the early church endure this? Four words: Look up, look forward. Read More...
The Joy Of The Lord Is Your Strength
It is one of the most sought after things in the world and you can’t buy it in stores or online. What is it?…………….Joy. But how do you find joy and most importantly, how do you keep it? Read More...
Radical Compassion
Extreme poverty in third world countries, oppression, protesting in the streets, gender equality and racism. How should a Christian respond to the tumultuous times of this generation? Read More...
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