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.
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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 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...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...
God-Centered Praying
What should be the primary focus and thrust of our prayers? Jesus teaches us that it should be God’s interests – His Name, His Kingdom, and His Will. 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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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 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...
Fortifying Your Marriage Through Heart Purification
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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 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.”
Hallowed Be Thy Name
“Pray, then, in this way: ‘Our Father who is in heaven, hallowed be Your name.”
Thy Kingdom Come
“Your kingdom come. Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.”
Your Will Be Done
“Your kingdom come.
Your will be done,
On earth as it is in heaven.”
Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread
“Give us this day our daily bread.”
Forgiveness
‘And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.’
Lead Us Not Into Temptation
“And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.”
Proper Fasting
“Whenever you fast, do not put on a gloomy face as the hypocrites do, for they neglect their appearance so that they will be noticed by men when they are fasting. Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full. But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face so that your fasting will not be noticed by men, but by your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you.”
God And Wealth
Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal; for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
Battling Stress and Anxiety
“Do not worry then, saying, ‘What will we eat?’ or ‘What will we drink?’ or ‘What will we wear for clothing?’ For the Gentiles eagerly seek all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”
Judging Others
“Do not judge so that you will not be judged. For in the way you judge, you will be judged; and by your standard of measure, it will be measured to you. Why do you look at the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?”
Ask, And It Will Be Given To You
“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.”
The Golden Rule
“In everything, therefore, treat people the same way you want them to treat you, for this is the Law and the Prophets. Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. For the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are few who find it.”
The Fruit Inspector
“Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruits. Grapes are not gathered from thorn bushes nor figs from thistles, are they? So every good tree bears good fruit, but the bad tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot produce bad fruit, nor can a bad tree produce good fruit. Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. So then, you will know them by their fruits.”
True Conversion
“Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven will enter. Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name cast out demons, and in Your name perform many miracles?’ And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness.’”
True Conversion Part 2
“Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them, may be compared to a wise man who built his house on the rock. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and slammed against that house; and yet it did not fall, for it had been founded on the rock. Everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them, will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. The rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and slammed against that house; and it fell—and great was its fall.” When Jesus had finished these words, the crowds were amazed at His teaching; for He was teaching them as one having authority, and not as their scribes.
Learning to Pray from Jesus
In this message, Pastor Brian is trying to help us learn to pray by examining the teaching of Jesus on prayer – what we commonly called “The Lord’s Prayer”.
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