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)
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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...
Bibles For Asia At The Bridge Church
Missionaries from Bibles For Asia visit the Bridge and share about their Bible distribution work in Asia and the work that God is doing there. Read More...
The Glory of the New Covenant in the Lord’s Supper
It is more glorious than the Super Bowl, World Series and all major concerts or activities and millions of Christians participate in this event every Sunday. What is this event called………The Lord’s Supper. Read More...
6 Reasons You Should Become A Member Of A Church
Why should a believer formally commit himself to a church? In this message, Pastor Brian gives us six reasons. Read More...
How Do I Know That God Loves Me Individually And Specifically?
How do I know that God loves me, not generally but individually and specifically? The Apostle Paul helps us to answer this question in Romans 5:5. Read More...
Total Inability
What is the sinner’s true condition as taught in the Bible? The sinner is dead in trespasses and sins, controlled by the world, controlled by the devil, controlled by his flesh, and under the wrath of God. Pretty bleak picture, isn’t it?! The good news is that God is greater than our sin, and can breathe His life into dead sinners! Read More...
Crazy Love
It is said that God loves us but what type of love is this? Is it the same love that a person has for their spouse, children, parents or even favorite hobby? Or could God’s love be much deeper than that, beyond our understanding and to the point that we could say that God is deeply in love with me or even crazy in love with me? Let’s examine the scriptures to see what we find.
Unconditional Election
Unconditional Election is the act of God in which He has chosen certain individuals to eternal life, not because of any foreseen faith or repentance, but merely because of His own sovereign good pleasure. The apostle Paul traces out this doctrine in Romans 9, and it leaves us speechless and humbled in the dust! Read More...
Unconditional Election – Part 2
In Ephesians 1:3-6, the apostle Paul lifts up the doctrine of unconditional election, and gives us glimpses of it from 9 different perspectives. In this message we look at those 9 perspectives, and then see how the Bible itself tells us how to apply this doctrine to our lives. Read More...
Particular Atonement
For whom did Christ die? There have been two completely different schools of thought on that issue. One view is that Christ died for every person who has ever lived. The other view is that Christ died for the elect alone. In this message Pastor Brian seeks to harmonize all of the Biblical data on the death of Christ into a view with this motto: “Christ died for all men, especially for the elect.” Read More...
Invincible Grace
If man is totally depraved, how will he ever be saved? The answer is His invincible grace. In this message, Pastor Brian shows that the Bible describes God’s grace in salvation as Him drawing, calling, quickening, and regenerating. God’s call comes to us with almighty power, and changes the heart so that we answer His call. Read More...
Rebuild The City
What is your calling? What is your purpose? For some, this is a very difficult question to answer and for others, they have know their calling from childhood. In today’s study of the book of Nehemiah, we will see how Nehemiah received his calling and the steps that lead up to it. Read More...
Divine Preservation
Can a true Christian lose his salvation? In this message, Pastor Brian gives 12 Biblical reasons why a born again believer is eternally secure. Read More...
Questions About God’s Sovereign Grace
Those who have first learned about God’s sovereign grace, are often confused, and have many questions. Pastor Brian takes time in this message to try to answer eight commonly asked questions about the doctrines of grace. Read More...
The Word Made Flesh
And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us” — in 9 words, the apostle John has captured the Identity, Incarnation, and Mission of the Word. Jesus Christ is to be praised and worshiped as God’s Son, made flesh, to bring us to God! Read More...
You Have a Reason to Rejoice at Christmas
The Eternal Resolution; Every Day Is New Years
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. Read More...
The Master Artist
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. Read More...
Motivations For Living A Holy Life Onto God
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. Read More...
God Is The Gospel
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. Read More...
Fighting The Battle Against Sadness and Depression
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. Read More...
Died And Risen With Christ
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. Read More...
Shepherd The Church Of God
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. Read More...
Christianity 101 – Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit
Blessed Are Those Who Mourn, For They Shall Be Comforted
Blessed Are The Meek, For They Shall Inherit The Earth
Blessed Are Those Who Hunger And Thirst For Righteousness
Resting In Jesus
Blessed Are The Merciful
Blessed Are The Pure In Heart
Blessed Are The Peacemakers
Persecuted For Righteousness
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. Read More...
Eternal Life: Are You Living The Life?
The Root and Essence of Sin
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. Read More...
What Is At Stake In Putting Sin To Death?
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. Read More...
How To Put Sin To Death
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! Read More...
Putting Pride To Death
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. Read More...
Putting Worry To Death
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. Read More...
Putting Despondency To Death
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. Read More...
Putting Impatience To Death
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. Read More...
Who Are You?
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. Read More...
A Call To Greatness
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.” Read More...
The Authority of Jesus
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. Read More...
The Authority Of Jesus Pt 2 and Dealing With Anger
“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.” Read More...
Putting Laziness To Death
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. Read More...
Putting Gluttony To Death
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. Read More...
Putting Lust To Death
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. Read More...
Putting Anger To Death
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. Read More...
Putting Covetousness To Death
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. Read More...
The Heart Of Simeon’s Joy: Christmas Every Day
The Heart Of Simeon’s Joy: Christmas Every Day Read More...
New Year’s Prayer
Paul’s prayer for the Ephesians was that they would be strengthened by the Spirit of God in their inner person, that Christ would dwell in their hearts through faith, and that they would be rooted and grounded in love, understanding the greatness of the love of God for them and be filled with all the fullness of Christ. This is a good prayer for us to pray over one another about the coming year. Read More...
The Purpose Of Our Lives – Aim And Vision
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“I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:14
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Fortifying Your Marriage Through Heart Purification Read More...
Say What You Mean And Mean What You Say
Turn The Other Cheek
Going The Extra Mile By Giving The Shirt Off Your Back
No Exemptions, Love Your Enemies
The Path That Leads To The Resurrection
The destination of the Christian life is the resurrection from the dead. But what is the path that leads to that destination? Paul says it is knowing the Person, Power, Pain, and Purpose of Christ.
The Intention Of The Heart When Giving
But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.
The Attitude Of The Heart When Praying
But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.
Prayer Basics, Part 1
“And when you are praying, do not use meaningless repetition as the Gentiles do, for they suppose that they will be heard for their many words. So do not be like them; for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him.”
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