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March 17, 2024 Jesus the Bridge: Removing Barriers Series: Jesus Sermon: Jesus the Bridge: Removing Barriers ”The Samaritan woman said to him, “You are a Jew and I am a Samaritan woman. How can you ask me for a drink?” (For Jews do not associate with Samaritans.) Jesus answered her, “If you knew the gift of God and who it is that asks you for a drink, you would have asked him and he would have giv...

March 10, 2024 Series: Jesus Sermon: Jesus the Bridge Scripture: John 4:1-8 ”Now Jesus learned that the Pharisees had heard that he was gaining and baptizing more disciples than John— although in fact it was not Jesus who baptized, but his disciples. So he left Judea and went back once more to Galilee. Now he had to go through Samaria. So he came to a town in Samaria called Sychar, near the plot o...

March 3, 2024 Series: Jesus Sermon: Jesus the Generous One: Part 3 Scripture: Malachi 3:6-10 & 2 Corinthians 8:7 6 “I the Lord do not change. So you, the descendants of Jacob, are not destroyed. 7 Ever since the time of your ancestors you have turned away from my decrees and have not kept them. Return to me, and I will return to you,” says the Lord Almighty. “But you ask, ‘How are we to return...

February 25, 2024 Series: Jesus Sermon: Jesus the Generous One: Part 2 Scripture: Matthew 23:23-24 23  “Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You give a tenth of your spices—mint, dill and cumin. But you have neglected the more important matters of the law—justice, mercy and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former. 24You blind guid...

February 18,2024 Series: Jesus Sermon: Jesus the Generous One Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2 Follow God's example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and GAVE himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. INTRODUCTION: Jesus modeled generosity and calls his followers to be generous also. Jesus was generous when he encountered human...

February 11, 2024 Series: Jesus Sermon: Jesus the Coming One Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18   ” Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. Accordi...

February 4, 2024 Series: Jesus Sermon: Jesus the Revealer Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3 ”In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe. The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, su...

January 28, 2024 Series: Jesus Sermon: Jesus the Finisher Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2 NKJV ”Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him e...

January 21, 2024 Series: Jesus Sermon: Jesus the Servant Scripture: ‭‭Mark‬ ‭10‬:‭42‬-‭45‬ ‭NIV ”Jesus called them together and said, “You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles Lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be sl...

January 14, 2024 Series: Jesus Sermon: Jesus the Builder Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” 14 They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” 15  “But what about you?”he asked. “Who do you say I am?” 16 Simon Peter answered, “...

January 7, 2024 Series: Jesus Sermon: Jesus the Author Scripture: Philippians 1:6 NIV & Hebrews 12:1-3 NKJV 6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. 1 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us...

December 31, 2023 Series: Jesus Sermon: Jesus the Redeemer Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-19 & Ephesians 1:7   18 For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect.    7 In him we have redemption through his blood...

December 24, 2023 Series: Jesus Sermon: Jesus the Human Scripture: Luke 2:30-33 (NIV) & Hebrews 2:14a (TPT) But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. 31 You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. 32 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, 33 a...

December 17, 2023 Series: Jesus Sermon: Jesus the Messiah Scripture: Luke 2:10-11 But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of that will cause great joy for all people. Today in the city of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.  Tagline: The same yesterday, today, and forever.  INTRODUCTION: The joy of the Lord is not for a few people but for...

December 10, 2023 Series: Jesus Sermon: Jesus the King Scripture: Luke 1:31-33 & 1 Timothy 1:15-17 31 You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. 32 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, 33 and he will reign over Jacob’s descendants forever; his kingdom will never end.” (Luke 1:31-3...

December 3, 2023 Series: Jesus Sermon: Jesus the Shepherd Scripture: John 10:11 & Luke 2:8-12 “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. (John 10:11) And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10...

November 26, 2023 Series: Jesus Sermon: Jesus the Giver Scripture: John 3:16-17 & James 1:16-17 16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.  16 Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters. 17 Every...

November 19,2023 Jesus The Deliverer Series: Jesus Bridge Church Virginia Beach 11.19.23     Matthew 1:21 NKJV  And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name JESUS, for He will save His people from their sins ."   ·      We all need a Savior to save us from our sins “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,”- Romans 3:23   Luke 4:16-21 NKJV  So He came to Nazareth, whe...

November 12, 2023 Series: Jesus Sermon: Jesus The Physician Scripture : Matt. 8:2-3 A man with leprosy came and knelt before him and said, “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean. Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” Immediately he was cleansed of his leprosy.” INTRODUCTION: It has been said that in the earthly ministry of Jesus he was a pre...

November 5, 2023 TEXT: Mark 6:45-51 NKJK 1. The Middle is Inevitable 2. The Middle has a Purpose 3.The Middle Begins the End What to do in the middle? (please put verses on screen- thanks) 1. Hold to your faith - 1 Corinthians 16:13 ERV / Hebrews 4:14 NIV  2. Hold to your hope - Psalms 42:11 NIV / Hebrews 10:23 NKJV 3. Hold to your joy - 1 Peter 1:8-9 NIV / Nehemiah 8:10 NIV Conclusion: Just Keep...

October 29, 2023 Series: Victory Over the Darkness Sermon: A Painful Cry and a Compassionate Deliverer  Scripture: Mark 5:6 When he saw Jesus from a distance, he ran and fell on his knees in front of him.  Introduction: Jesus hears the painful cry of those who are in bondage.  The Man's Condition When Jesus got out of the boat, a man with an impure spirit came form the tombs to meet him. Mark 5:2...

October 22,2023 Series: Victory Over the Darkness Sermon: Jesus Did It Scripture: 1 John 3:8 For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil. Intro: It is finished… 1. They have been disarmed!! Col 2:15 And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.[ 1 John 4:4 Greater is he that is...

October 15, 2023 Series: Victory Over the Darkness Sermon: Knowing Your Enemy and Exercising Your Authority... Scripture: Luke 10:17-20 17The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name.” 18He replied, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven.19I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy;...

October 8,2023 Deliverance: Open Doors   Core Value: Find Freedom Scripture: John 8:31-36 NIV - 31 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” 33 They answered him, “We are Abraham’s descendants and have never been slaves of anyone. How can you say that we shall be set fre...