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The Bible describes the non-Christian as a person "in the flesh", and a Christian as a person "in the Spirit." The astounding truth is that Christians are indwelt by the very same Spirit that was in Jesus Christ! Learn the Biblical characteristics of each of these kinds of people from Romans 8:5-11. [youtube id="R-nwM56b7Qs"] The post “In The Flesh” Vs. “In The Spirit” first appeared on The Bridge...

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any...

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. [youtube id="p1OC7ycqgNk"] The post Stress Buster first ap...

In Romans 8:1-4 Paul tells us about the Justification of the Sinner (8:1-2), the Propitiation of the Savior (8:3), and the Sanctification of the Saint. There is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus! Now that the Judge of all the earth has acquitted us, let us strive to glorify Him by loving God and others! [youtube id="Uimnm9OtoDY"] The post No Condemnation In Christ! first appeared o...

Who is the wretched man in Romans 7? For centuries bible scholars have debated the issue. In this message, Pastor Brian, tackles this tough issue by showing the arguments for believing this man is a Christian, and the arguments for why he is not a Christian. There are good arguments for all sides. See if you agree or disagree with Pastor Brian's conclusions! [youtube id="3nM1FNT8tEo"] The post Who...

Pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our God and Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained by the world. James 1:27 [youtube id="JHzxeItKmpE"] The post Doing Justice first appeared on The Bridge .

Now the Lord saw, and it was displeasing in His sight that there was no justice. And He saw that there was no man, and was astonished that there was no one to intercede; then His own arm brought salvation to Him, and His righteousness upheld Him. He put on righteousness like a breastplate, and a helmet of salvation on His head; and He put on garments of vengeance for clothing and wrapped Himself w...

How does God use His Law in the life of an unsaved man? Paul tells us how God used the Law in his own life to show him his sin and kill his self-righteousness. [youtube id="yCiG0kfGXeU"] The post Is The Law Sin? first appeared on The Bridge .

Believers have gone from being married to Mr. Law, to Mr. Love - Jesus Christ. We have been released from the law, having died to it by being united to Christ. Now we serve with a new desire, a new power, and a new love. "Not in oldness of the letter, but in newness of the Spirit!" [youtube id="gwWhgi8VQNA"] The post Transformed By A New Husband first appeared on The Bridge .

"Wash yourselves, make yourselves clean; remove the evil of your deeds from My sight. Cease to do evil, Learn to do good; seek justice, reprove the ruthless, defend the orphan, plead for the widow." [youtube id="r0hpgJy4Eos"] The post Introduction To Biblical Justice first appeared on The Bridge .

All of us were born as slaves to sin. But when we were born again, God freed us from sin and transferred us into His kingdom. We are now His slaves, but experience joy, peace, and happiness as His willing servants. [youtube id="a1OdG83mIVg"] The post Slaves Of God first appeared on The Bridge .

“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 t...

"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.’"...

To prepare our hearts for worship of Jesus Christ this Christmas, we spent time meditating on the words of 1 Timothy 1:15 - what great gospel rich truth!!! [youtube id="j1MrWODVOJY"] The post Christmas Glad Tidings! first appeared on The Bridge .

How can a believer make progress in holiness? In Romans 6 the apostle Paul gives us clear teaching on the matter. We must know of our union to Christ, consider that union, and then go on to present the members of our body to God as instruments of righteousness. [youtube id="ZljZv8saFKU"] The post The Path To Freedom From Sin: Considering and Presenting first appeared on The Bridge .

"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 fru...

"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." [youtube id="tkK51trbMk4"] The post The Gold...

The foundation for a believer's sanctification is his union with Christ in His death and resurrection. In Romans 6 we learn about this glorious union God has established, and the wonderful implications for holiness in our lives! [youtube id="7R2Wfg3EFxs"] The post The Path To Freedom From Sin’s Power – Knowing first appeared on The Bridge .

Romans 5:12-21 is the clearest and most comprehensive passage in the Bible on how Adam's original sin has affected the human race, and how Christ's perfect life affects those who trust in Him. Both stand as Representatives of those that are united to them. Oh, how vital it is that we gain a vital union with Christ! [youtube id="BcFduTVb1v0"] The post Christ Our Representative first appeared on The...

The apostle Paul brings out the amazing love of God, by showing us how deep the Lord had to dive to reach us, and how high he is going to take us. If you lack assurance and a sense of security, read and meditate long and hard on Romans 5:6-11. [youtube id="vtA9N4fVDU0"] The post Rejoicing In The God Of Amazing Love! first appeared on The Bridge .

God's will is that believers rejoice in their tribulations! But, why in the world, would a believer do that? It's because he knows that God is using these tribulations to produce perseverance, proven character, and ultimately grant him hope of everlasting glory by granting assurance of saving faith. [youtube id="OTk8y66Q9JQ"] The post Rejoicing In Tribulations first appeared on The Bridge .

"Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you." [youtube id="AjG57VbTjLM"] The post Ask, And It Will Be Given To You first appeared on The Bridge .

"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?" [youtube id="l78pByn-wYU"] The post Judging Others first appeared on The Bridge .

"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." [youtube id="GXqzFg8SebQ"] The post Battling Stress and Anxiety first appeared on The...

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. [youtube id="LwJEYmrekpQ"] The post God And Wealth first appeared on The Bridge .