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God is exercising His wrath in the world today. But how? What are the results of God's present wrath? Pastor Brian teaches that God exercises His wrath by giving people over to their own desires. People have exchanged God for someone or something else. God, in wrath, lets them have it! [youtube id="Hj7oWM2Ex60"] The post The Results Of God’s Wrath first appeared on The Bridge .

Why is God's wrath against the Gentiles? Paul tells us in this passage it is because people knew the truth about God, suppressed the truth about God, refused to honor God, and chose idols over God. [youtube id="Ssi3MfWMvGQ"] The post The Reasons For God’s Wrath first appeared on The Bridge .

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. [youtube id="ZBcFBp6NmoY"] The post The Path That Leads To The Resurrection first appeared on The Bridge .

Modern American Christianity does its best to avoid the doctrine of the wrath of God, but the Scripture speaks of it everywhere. In this message Pastor Brian seeks to open up this truth, and shows the Source, Timing, and Objects of the wrath of God. [youtube id="c4O5fHc7zw0"] The post The Wrath Of God first appeared on The Bridge .

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[youtube id="PMjCWkFSUfM"] The Gospel is the theme of the entire Book of Romans. Paul was not ashamed of it because it releases the power of God and reveals the righteousness of God. Listen in and hear about the glorious gospel of Jesus Christ! The post Not Ashamed Of The Gospel first appeared on The Bridge .

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[youtube id="vE1dvxknhbc"] Paul opens up his heart and tells the Romans about his thanksgivings, prayers, longings, and obligations. In his comments we have a great example for our own lives. The post A Glimpse Into The Heart Of Paul first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="gK9W6K83lBY"] The Christian's identity is bound up in these two words: "called" and "beloved." The believer has received a special, sovereign call, and is the recipient of eternal, sovereign, almighty love from God! The post Called and Loved by God first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="BhbOezr2Nd0"] The opening verses of the book of Romans reveal Paul and the Gospel he preached. Paul was a servant and apostle of Christ, set apart for God's gospel. The gospel concerned Jesus, in His human and divine natures, and as the One who bestows grace for ministry upon His church. God gives grace to every child of God to serve Him and others. The post Paul and the Gospel first...

[youtube id="I0KaNVE2PdA"] In this sermon, Pastor Brian gives an overview of the whole book of Romans, so that we will all know where we are headed in the months to come as we slow way down and meditate on each paragraph. The Book of Romans is about the Gospel. It shows us: 1. The Desperate Need of the Gospel (1:18 - 3:20) 2. The Divine Solution of the Gospel (3:21 - 4:25) 3. The Transforming Powe...

[youtube id="A1jr9U0at0E"] Fortifying Your Marriage Through Heart Purification The post Fortifying Your Marriage Through Heart Purification first appeared on The Bridge .

We apologize, but the video of this sermon was not recorded. "I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus." Philippians 3:14 The post The Purpose Of Our Lives – Aim And Vision first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="I7NULanM-rI"] 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 anoth...

[youtube id="7EYTHct8tz8"] The Heart Of Simeon's Joy: Christmas Every Day The post The Heart Of Simeon’s Joy: Christmas Every Day first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="EA7gQk63zmE"] 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. The post Putting Covetousness To Death first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="n-QSiJn4oiY"] 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. The post Putting Anger To Death first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="B_tMcvEdyEg"] 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. The post Putting Lust To Death first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="otuUkdJadr8"] 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. The post Putting Gluttony To Death first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="WQktNF7QhZE"] 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. The post Putting Laziness To Death first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="qZCJ1YVlkEg"] "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." The post The Authority Of Jesus Pt 2...

[youtube id="RP1w11TfAH8"] 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. The post The Authority of Jesus first appeared on The B...

[youtube id="MlDrMeMgm5M"] 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 c...