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[youtube id="3KeMRvYWMq0"] What is the Biblical perspective on self? How did Jesus instruct His disciples as to how they should view themselves? With the extreme emphasis on self-esteem and self-love in the church, it is surprising that Jesus taught us to confess that we are slaves, unworthy, and undeserving of special thanks. The post Unworthy Slaves first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="GR4KNqfG4uk"] Jesus urges His disciples not to follow the example of the Pharisees, but instead to pursue love, forgiveness and faith. The post Love, Forgiveness, and Faith first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="3igjz4Xhr04"] Although no one likes to think about the reality of Hell, the Bible has a great deal to say about it. In this message we examine Jesus' teaching on the rich man and Lazarus, and see in it 10 truths about Hell. The post 10 Truths About Hell first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="8zKNTx73Oco"] In this passage we see six marks of religious people who are lost. They made money their God, opposed the truth, justified themselves, sought the applause of man, rejected the gospel of the kingdom, and bent God's Word to suit their own desires. The post 6 Marks of Lost Religious People first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="QDNbsM0hRPs"] The post Joy In The Christian Life first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="hP_0SqCisGQ"] Judgment Day, is it real? Do I have anything to fear? Is there anything that I can do to prepare for this day? The post Preparing for the Judgment Seat of Christ first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="MseRIDQf1_k"] What has been called "The Parable of the Prodigal Son" is really "The Parable of the Two Lost Sons." Both sons of the father in this parable are lost. Both are alienated from their father. Both need to be reconciled. Both were only really interested in what they could get out of their father, instead of a relationship with their father. In this message we examine their a...

[youtube id="FY-KMgP5Tjg"] Luke 15 is one extended parable in three parts: the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost son. In this message, we focus on the lost sheep and the lost coin, and see some fascinating truths - the total inability of the sinner, the sovereign grace displayed in our salvation, and the joy of God in His work of redemption. In this entire chapter Jesus is showing the scribe...

[youtube id="kGo6O4o-26s"] Unlike most of us, Jesus was not impressed by numbers of people. Instead, when large crowds followed Him, He sifted them, and thinned the ranks. He did this by telling them the Cost of Radical Discipleship - they must give up the people, comforts, and things that were most dear to them in order to follow Him. Then Jesus enforced this teaching by giving them three illustr...

[youtube id="CltLZVxgjtE"] In this wonderful parable of our Lord, He teaches us of God's lavish gift, man's universal refusal, and the Spirit's effectual call. Have you ever wondered why some respond to the gospel invitation, while most refuse? This parable will answer that question for you. The post The Gospel Feast first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="U-JcjQWHYMk"] When Jesus was invited to a dinner party, He told them that they were pursuing the wrong practice, place, and people. In doing so, He confronted them with their sins of Hypocrisy, Pride, and Selfishness. The post Jesus Confronts Sin At A Dinner Party first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="cyZC-9s_w4Y"] The perfect example of Jesus Christ is graphically portrayed in this passage in His calmness, His consecration, and His compassion. The post The Perfect Example of Christ first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="tcA5c2AUlv0"] When someone asked Jesus if only a few people were being saved, Jesus exhorted him and everyone else who could hear Him to strive to enter through the narrow door. Why do we need to strive to enter the kingdom? Because the door is narrow, because the door will soon be shut, and because the door will never be re-opened. The post Strive To Enter the Kingdom! first appeared...

[youtube id="Getw0yr8H3Y"] The parables of the mustard seed and the leaven, show the external expansion, and the internal influence of God's kingdom. Although the kingdom began very small and obscure and inconspicuous, it will have a glorious ending, spreading throughout the world, and influencing peoples from every quarter of the globe! The post The Expansion & Influence of God’s Kingdom first ap...

[youtube id="4emCTUIP9Wg"] In this story of Jesus healing a woman who had been bent over for 18 years, we see a picture of dead religion and a living relationship. Dead religion results in bondage, anger, callousness, and hypocrisy, while a living relationship is marked by freedom, joy, compassion, and genuineness. The post Dead Religion Vs. a Living Relationship first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="mM3jZdXEUqc"] When a calamity strikes, instead of asking "why", Jesus teaches us what we can learn from it. His answer has to do with the doom of sinners, the necessity of repentance, and the great mercy of God. The post What Should We Learn From Calamities? first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="7WnQ9NELSao"] We are guilty enemies of God by nature who owe God our worship and obedience, yet we have all failed to render Him what is His due. He will bring all men before the supreme court of the universe and exact justice. Therefore, it behooves us to make every effort to be reconciled to Him now, before it is too late! The post Be Reconciled To God Before It Is Too Late! first a...

[youtube id="F8_iHgKV9YI"] "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) The post Joy! The Christian Duty first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="fJkds42dCag"] Jesus came into the world to cast a wildfire in the earth. This is a fire consisting of His kingdom spreading throughout the world. We have the privilege of co-laboring along with Him to advance that glorious kingdom in the earth! The post The Real Jesus Movement first appeared on The Bridge .

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) The post Traini...

[youtube id="687rnhy_6f4"] Christ is coming, and He has commanded us to be ready. We do this, not by pinpointing the date of His return, but by making sure that He has our heart's devotion every day. The post Are You Ready for Christ’s Coming! first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="6TtRYrSGsKw"] The Lord Jesus has commanded His people not to worry. We can overcome worry if we will understand apply the 5 basic truths about worry that Jesus gives us in this passage. The post Overcoming Worry first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="wEGslU3JHkA"] According to Jesus, our attitude toward money and possessions can cause us to live and die a fool. Find out how you can avoid making those deadly mistakes in this message. The post How To Live And Die A Fool first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="qZokIPppBYM"] Jesus warned His disciples how to face persecution in light of the judgment to come - flee hypocrisy, fear God, confess Christ, and honor the Spirit. The post Facing Persecution In Light of Judgment Day first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="wjF_-Przbjc"] Jesus confronts the Pharisees and scribes with five damning sins that would take them to eternal judgment, if not repented of. Check out those five sins and see if any of them are popping up in your life. The post The Damning Sins of Religious Hypocrites first appeared on The Bridge .