The Bible teaches that all of God is present all the time everywhere. That’s what the doctrine of God’s Omnipresence means. So, what does that mean for us practically? That’s the question Brian seeks to answer in this teaching.
Speaker: Brian Anderson
The Knowledge of God
What does God know? It is mind boggling when you take time to consider the limitless knowledge of God!
The Power of God
In this message we look at the Power of God as seen in Creation, Preservation, Christ, Believers, and Unbelievers. Let us look and tremble!
The Holiness Of God
The holiness of God is the attribute that is most prominent of all of them. It is the only attribute that is repeated three times by the angels in the throne room. So, what is it, and how will it effect us when we get a true glimpse of it? That is what we are exploring in this message.
The Faithfulness of God
God will do all that He says He will do. That is the bedrock of God’s faithfulness. Because He is faithful, He will keep His promises, fulfill His threats, preserve His people, discipline His people, and help His people in temptation.
The Jealousy of God
The Bible boldly states that our God is a Jealous God. It even tells us that His name is Jealous. What exactly does that mean? What are the implications for the Christian? Listen in!
The Love of God
The love of God is deep and profound. In this message we look at 7 different Biblical facets of God’s love. The covenant love of God for His people is powerful and amazing!
The Sovereignty of God In Creation and Providence
God is sovereign – He possesses absolute freedom to do as He pleases, and has absolute control over the actions of all of His creatures. In this message we explore God’s sovereignty in creation and in providence. I think it will surprise you as to what the Bible says that God decrees shall take place.
The Sovereignty of God in Salvation
There are two schools of thought concerning how sinners are saved. Some believe that the ultimate determiner of whether one person is saved or not comes down to the exercise of their will. The other school of thought believes that it comes down to the exercise of God’s will. Which position is right? See what Jesus taught concerning this in John 6:35-45.
Objections to the Sovereignty of God in Salvation
If the ultimate determining factor in whether a person comes to Christ is the sovereign will of God, then a whole host of objections and questions need to be answered. In this message, Pastor Brian seeks to answer some of the most common objections to the sovereignty of God in salvation.
The Mercy and Grace of God
In this message we explore the mercy and grace of God. Mercy is not getting what you deserve; grace is getting what you don’t deserve. We are objects of God’s free and sovereign mercy and grace! Hallelujah!
The Justice of God
The justice of God is one of God’s perfections. Find out why Christians can be glad and take heart in His justice, and why non-Christians can only tremble in this message.
The Wrath of God
Of all of the attributes of God, the wrath of God is the one we are most uncomfortable with. In this message we explore why that is, and why this truth is so vitally important.
The Goodness of God
God is good! We all say it. We all believe it. But just how is God good, and how should we react when it doesn’t feel like He is good? Join us as we study this perfection of God!
The Truth Of God
God’s truth has been revealed, it is absolute, infallible, immutable, and sufficient. Join us in this message as we point out what our response should be to God’s glorious truth.
The Glory Of God
We conclude our series on the Attributes of God today with a study on the glory of God. God’s glory is the sum of all of His perfections put on display. God is committed to His glory above all things. See how that might affect your life and your prayers in this message.
Healthy Church Relationships
What do healthy church relationships look like? We get a wonderful example of healthy spiritual relationships in Philippians 1:1-8. Here we are encouraged to be thankful for one another, pray for one another, be confident of God’s work in one another, and have a godly affection for one another.
Paul’s Prayer For Growth in Godliness
When Paul prayed for the Philippians what did He ask God to do? Interestingly, he didn’t pray about all the things we usually pray about – safety, protection, healing, prosperity. Instead, he focused exclusively on the spiritual growth of the saints in Philippi – their love, knowledge, discernment, sincerity, blamelessness, and fruit. I think we would be wise to do the same.
A God-Centered Perspective on Suffering, Living and Dying
In this message we seek a God-centered perspective in three areas of life: suffering, living, and dying. If we can see these things from God’s divine perspective, and live the way the apostle Paul did, we can expect God to use in greater ways!
Conduct Worthy Of The Gospel
How do we live our lives worthy of the gospel of Christ? By standing together, striving together, and suffering together, in spite of the opposition we will face when we boldly proclaim God’s truth.
Jesus-The Ultimate Model of Selfless Humility
In order to help the Philippian believers pursue unity, Paul exhorted them to selfless humility, and then lifted up the supreme example in our Lord Jesus Christ.
The Human and Divine Role In Sanctification
What is my role and what is God’s role in my sanctification? Is it all up to me, or all up to God? Or is it half up to me and half up to God? Paul addresses these questions in Philippians 2:12-13. The answer may surprise you.
No Complaining Or Arguing!
God’s will is that His children stand out from the rest of the world with their pure and holy lives. But how do they to stand out specifically? In the way they do not complain or argue, but seek peace and unity.
Paul – A Poured Out Life
After telling the Philippians they should do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, Paul gives them three flesh and blood examples of what this looks like: Paul, Timothy, and Epaphroditus. In this message we see Paul pouring out his life on behalf of Christ’s church. May we go and do likewise!
Timothy – A Christ-Centered Life
Timothy gives us a wonderful example of a Christ-centered life. His life is meant to inspire and motivate us to greater godliness. Let us imitate him in so far as he imitates Jesus.
Epaphroditus- A Fully Devoted Life
Epaphroditus provides us a wonderful example of an ordinary Christian who was fully devoted to the Lord. May we follow in his steps!
Rejoicing In The Lord In 2022
Pastor Brian sets out a course for The Bridge Church in 2022 to focus on rejoicing in the Lord. In this message he emphasizes five great truths about rejoicing.
3 Marks Of A True Christian
Who is a true Christian? What are the marks of someone who is truly saved? Paul gives us three marks of a true Christian in Philippians 3:3 – he worships in the Spirit of God, he glories in Christ Jesus, and he puts no confidence in the flesh.
The Futility Of Obtaining Salvation By The Flesh
What did Paul mean when he said that the true believer puts no confidence in the flesh? Well, in order to explain, Paul gives some biographical background to his own life in order to show what he once trusted in to gain acceptance with God. Then he says it’s all rubbish, in comparison with Jesus Christ! He is the one we must put all our confidence in, not in anything we have done!
The Excellency Of Knowing Christ
Paul had learned the greatest secret in life – that knowing Jesus Christ is the most precious thing we can ever have in this life.
Pressing On!
God doesn’t want us resting on our laurels or cruising in our Christian life. He wants us pressing on to grow in our relationship with Christ and becoming more like Jesus!
Good And Bad Examples In The Christian Life
Flesh and blood examples are powerful in our life, either for good or bad. May God helps to emulate the good examples and shun the bad!
Eagerly Waiting For Jesus
How should we live in light of the second coming of Christ? We must stand firm against, persecution, false teaching, and Satan’s influence!
Conflict Resolution in the Church
How do we handle it when we have a falling out with another brother or sister in the church? That’s what we tackle in this message. Pastor Brian shares 5 principles that will help us when we encounter that difficult situation.
6 Essential Marks of the Christian Life, part 1
In this message Paul exhorts believers to pursue four great qualities in the Christian life: joy – humility – faith – prayer. May the Lord enable us to grow in His grace!
6 Essential Marks of the Christian Life, part 2
The last two imperatives Paul calls the church to embrace are Meditation and Obedience. May the Lord quicken us to pursue these two commands with all our might.
The Secret of Contentment
It is the will of God that we as Christians are content. But how can we be content? Paul lays out the secret of contentment here in Philippians 4:11-13.
Giving That Glorifies God
What does the Bible teach about Christian giving? We can learn a lot about the giving of the Philippian church to support the ministry of the Apostle Paul.
Worship: The Chief End Of Man
We were created for God and His glory; therefore there is nothing higher than to worship God. This is the reason for our existence!
Read More...Worship: What Is It?
What is worship? In this teaching we survey the Old and New Testaments to answer that question. The answer may surprise you.
Read More...Community – Part 1
True spiritual community is absolutely indispensable for the church. It is where we live out the one-anothers of the New Testament and love one another as Christ has loved us.
Read More...Community – Part 2
True spiritual community is absolutely indispensable for the church. It is where we live out the one-anothers of the New Testament and love one another as Christ has loved us.
Read More...Mission – Part 1
Just as God sent Christ on a mission of mercy to save His people, so Christ as sent His church on a mission to reach the lost with the gospel. Are you engaged in that mission?
Read More...Mission – The Church As An Army
The Church has been called by Jesus Christ to be His army. We are to invade the kingdom of darkness, displace the darkness with His light, and rescue those who are the slaves of the devil.
Read More...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”.
Read More...Prayer – Learning from the Example of Jesus
What can we learn from the prayer life of Jesus? In this study we grapple with Jesus’ prayer life and learn to find Him spending whole nights in prayer. This challenges us to seek an interactive relationship with God as well.
Read More...Fasting: A Prayer Intensifier
In this study we survey the Biblical teaching on fasting. We seek to understand what a fast is, how long it should be, and why we should fast, among other things. Let’s listen with a heart to put these truths into practice!
Read More...3 Marks of Greatness in the Early Church
Luke, the author of Acts, gives us three marks of greatness of the early church. They possessed great grace, great fear, and great power. Of course all of this was because they had a Great God!
Preaching That Can’t Be Silenced
One of the most admirable traits of the apostles in the early church is their dogged determination to obey Jesus, no matter the cost.
Committed To Your Calling
It is so important that we are serving God according to our calling and gifts. In this message, Pastor Brian explores Acts 6 in which the apostles delegated ministry to seven other men, so that they could focus on their calling: the Word of God and prayer.
Stephen: Living Like Jesus
In this study of the life of Stephen we see a disciple who truly resembled Jesus Christ. Let us learn from him to go and do the same!
Stephen: Dying Like Jesus
Not only did Stephen look like Jesus in his life, but also in his death. All of us will die one day, unless the Lord returns. It is important not only that we live well, but that we die well. Stephen teaches us how to do that.
The Triumph of God Over Evil
Evil men may rage at God and His Church, but the Lord is able to bring His good purposes to pass, in spite of their enmity. See how the Lord did this through the great persecution of Saul in Jerusalem.
Marks Of A False Convert
Simon the magician is a good example of a false convert. He believed Philip’s message, was baptized, and continued on with Philip, but there were some things in his life that indicated he never became a true believer. This teaching urges all of us to test ourselves to see whether Jesus Christ is in us!
Partnering With God In Reaching The Lost
We have the incredible privilege of partnering with God in reaching the lost. Phillip, the Evangelist, shows us how it’s done in the story of his witness to the Ethiopian eunuch.
Conquered By Christ: Part 1
The dramatic conversion of Saul, gives us insight into what the Lord does when He converts anyone. The longsuffering, revealing, and subduing work of Christ are manifest in any person He saves.
Gentiles Cleansed By Faith
The conversion of Cornelius tells us that Religion Can’t Save, that God Takes the Initiative, that We Must Invite All, and that Racism is Sin.
The Amazing Grace of God in Antioch
In this study, we explore the amazing move of God in the City of Antioch, the first fully integrated church of Jew and Gentile in the history of the church. In this church, we see people serving according to their spiritual gift, and the result was amazing! May we go and do likewise.
Biographical Sketch of Amy Carmichael
Biographical Sketch of Amy Carmichael
The Folly Of Fighting God
At the beginning of Acts 12, James is dead, Peter is imprisoned, and Herod is growing in popularity. At the end of the chapter Peter is free, Herod is dead, and the word of God is multiplying. Let’s make sure that we are fully submitted to God, because it is utter folly to fight against God.
The Antioch Five
The church in Antioch was led by an amazing team – amazing in their diversity and in their devotion.
The Gospel Comes To Cyprus!
In this message we take a look at the missionary encounter on the island of Cyprus with a false prophet and the proconsul. God grants the victory!
Missional Practices For The Church Today
In Acts 13 we can discover 4 different missional practices the apostle Paul used when he was sent out on his first missionary journey. Let’s see if we can apply them to our own lives as well.
4 Marks Of An Effective Disciple-Maker
Paul and Barnabas were disciple-makers extraordinaire! In this message we notice their Passion, Persistence, Humility, and Love as they set about making disciples. May we follow in their footsteps.
Grace Alone, Through Faith Alone!
The early church had a difficult time sorting out where circumcision and obedience to the Mosaic law fit into their newfound faith in Jesus Christ. In Acts 15 we find them debating and hashing this out, until the Spirit made them of one mind on the matter.
When Christians Disagree
How should Christians handle it when they have disagreements with one another? In this message we seek to glean helpful information from the story of Paul and Barnabas’ sharp disagreement.
3 Trophies of Grace
In Acts 16 we find 3 trophies of grace: Lydia, the demonized slave girl, and the jailer. Can you identify with one of them? All of them show us the wonder of God’s sovereign grace!
Men That Turn The World Right Side Up
The world has been turned upside down by the Fall. God wants to use us to turn it right side up. Learn from the apostle Paul how we can do that.
Paul’s Sermon on Mars Hill
When the apostle Paul preached to the intellectual Gentiles in Athens, he used a completely different approach from his usual method of preaching to the Jews. In this message we explore his approach and how he gave them eight great truths about God.
Jesus Encourages Paul
When Paul was low in spirits and considering stopping his ministry in Corinth, the Lord Jesus appeared to him in a vision and encouraged him. We can find strength in His encouraging promises today.
Jesus Triumphs Over Satan’s Stronghold
In this message we see the revival that Jesus brought to the city of Ephesus as He triumphed over Satan’s strongholds!
What Was A First Century Church Meeting Like?
What were first century church meetings like? When did they meet? Where did they meet? Why did they meet? What happened when they met? Find out in this message?
Our Ministry to God, the Church, and the Lost
The Apostle Paul reviewed his ministry among the Ephesian Elders to give them an example of how they should minister to God, the church, and the lost. Let’s learn from his example!
Commitment To Do The Will Of God
Paul told the Ephesian Elders that he was committed to accepting his sufferings, fulfilling his ministry, and declaring the whole purpose of God. May we follow his example his example in these things!
Paul Charges The Elders To Shepherd The Flock
The duty of the elders is to guard their own life, feed, lead, and protect the flock.
Living In Light Of Eternity
Paul exhorts the Ephesian Elders to live for eternity by pursuing the Word of God, a life of Sanctification, and Faithful Stewardship.
Paul Sets His Face To Go To Jerusalem
Three dominant principles emerge from Acts 21:1-14:
1. The Importance of Making Christian Fellowship Priority
2. The Importance of Not Breaking Fellowship Over Secondary Disagreements
3. The Importance of Following Your Biblical Convictions Even When it is Painful
Sharing Your Faith
We can learn a great deal from apostle Paul when it comes to sharing our faith. From this passage we learn we must have an earnest desire for the salvation of others, we need to look for common ground, and we need to point people away from religion to Christ Himself.
A Vision of the Throne Part 1
In this message we begin a series of sermons on the worship in heaven we read of in the book of Revelation. God on the throne is the entrancing focus of all heavenly worship!
A Vision of the Throne Part 2
There is no attribute of God that is repeated thrice other than the word: Holy. God’s holiness is the pinnacle of who He is and the reason why the Christian worships.
Worthy Is The Lamb
In this chapter we see all of heaven worshipping Jesus Christ for shedding His blood and purchasing them for God.
The Heavenly Cry of the Redeemed
Those who stand and escape the wrath of God are those who worship Christ. Those who have a mark from God are branded by God. Those who have the mark of the beast belong to Satan. God knows His own and protects them.
The Glory of Heaven
Christians need to be heavenly minded to be able to worship God. A heavenly minded believer will:
1. Wash their robes in the blood of the Lamb.
2. Look forward to heaven.
3. Learn about worship from the angels.
The 144,000 In Glory
Here in Chapter 14 of the book of Revelation we see a group of people numbered at 144,000 and see where they are and what they do. They are a picture of what we await in heaven.
John’s Vision Of The Risen Christ
This Easter Sunday we will go over what John saw, heard, and did when he had a vision of Christ.
The Ultimate Exodus of God’s People
Here in Chapter 15, come across language similar to that found in the book of Exodus, join us as we use Exodus to shed light on Revelation 15.
The Book of Revelation: the Prologue
This is an introduction to one of the most talked about books in the Bible: Revelation. In this sermon four questions will be discussed:
1. What kind of literature is Revelation?
2. What are the four major ways Revelation has been interpreted?
3. How was the Revelation communicated to John?
4. Who is promised a special blessing?
Tune in to find the answer!
Encouragement To Suffering Christians
In continuation of Revelation chapter 1 we see John write to suffering Christians encouraging them. John writes a salutation, a doxology, a prophecy and a designation. Join us to learn the answer!
Ephesus: The Church That Left Its First Love
The church of Ephesus left its first love. In the message from Jesus to this church, there is a warning for all of us.
Smyrna: The Church Of Impending Martyrdom
Pergamum: The Church That Tolerated False Teachers
In this next installment comes the letter to Pergamum. Let us learn who the author is, who are the recipients, the commendation, the correction, and the promise given to the church of Pergamum.
Sardis: The Church That Needed To Be Resuscitated
The Lord Jesus calls the church of Sardis to wake up and repent, because they were dead!
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