The Bridge Church

The Connection (Be The Bridge) 1 Timothy 2:5 1.) There is only one God 2.) We needed a mediator 3.) Jesus is the perfect mediator 4.) The invitation is for everyone 5.) Jesus is the only connection There's only one true God and His name is Jesus. We now have a bridge to God. There's equal access for everyone. If you have the connection , become a connection for someone else. Jesus is the B...

Happy Father's Day John 14:8-9 If you want to know what the Father is like, Look at Jesus. 1.) Jesus reveals the Father's love 2.) Jesus reveals the Father's compassion 3.) Jesus reveals the Father's desire for relationship Jesus doesn't just show us the way to Heaven- He shows us the heart of the Father.

Let your light shine- Matthew 5:14-16 1.) Light Changes Everything 2.) A City On A Hill 3.) Don't Cover The Light 4.) Let Your Light Shine The darker the world becomes, the brighter the church should shine.

Don't Lose Your Salt- Matthew 5:13 Jesus called us to be the salt of the earth. 1.) Salt Creates Thirst 2.) Salt Preserves 3.) Salt Adds Flavor 4.) Don't Lose Your Salt The world needs believers who still carry the presence of God.

When The Kingdom Shows- Matthew 5:9-12 When the Kingdom transforms your heart, It becomes visible in your life. 1.) Blessed are the peacemakers- Matthew 5:9 2.) Blessed are those persecuted for righteousness- Matthew 5:10 3.) Rejoice when you suffer for Jesus- Matthew 5:11-12 The reward of the faithful is greater than the pressure of the moment.

A Heart That Craves God- Matthew 5: 6-8 When Jesus changes your heart, your desires begin to change. 1.) Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness- Matthew 5:6 2.) The Merciful- Matthew 5:7 3.) The Pure in Heart- Matthew 5:8 The Kingdom of God changes people from the inside out.

The Beatitudes- Matthew 5: 3-5 "The Broken Heart God Blesses." 1.) Blessed are the poor in spirit- Matthew 5:3 2.) Blessed are those who mourn- Matthew 5:4 3.) Blessed are the meek- Matthew 5:5 Poor in spirit- I need God Mourning- I repent before God Meekness- I surrender control to God

Jesus The Teacher- Matthew 5: 1-12, 7 Jesus didn't teach religion, He revealed the Kingdom of God. 1.) Jesus Teaches A Different Value System- Mat 5:3 2.) Jesus Confronts Surface Religion- Mat 5:21-22 3.) Jesus Calls People to True Obedience- Mat 7:24 Jesus isn't just a teacher to admire- He is a King to Obey.

Jesus the Great Encourager: John 14 John 14:1 " Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me." 1.) Jesus Encourages Troubled Hearts 2.) Jesus Encourages Us With Eternal Hope 3.) Jesus Encourages Us With His Presence Because of Jesus, My heart will not live in fear, My future is secure in Christ, I will never walk alone.

Who is Jesus Really? Matthew 16: 13-16 Beyond Religion, Tradition, and Culture 1.) The world has opinions about Jesus. 2.) Jesus is the son of the Living God. 3.) Your answer determines your eternity. Who do you say that I am?

Jesus the miracle worker- Claiming the storm Mark 4: 35-41 1.) The storm is not a surprise- It's an appointment. 2.) Jesus doesn't negotiate with storms- He commands them 3.) The real miracle isn't the calm- It's the faith The same Jesus who slept through the storm is the same Jesus who's about to speak to yours.

The Almond Tree- Luke 24: 1-6 When God speaks life, Death cannot hold it's Ground. 1.) The season when everything looks dead. 2.) The moment life awakens. 3.) Resurrection changes everything. Because JESUS rose: * Sin is defeated * Death is conquered * Humanity has hope My PAST can be forgiven. My LIFE can be changed. My Future can be secure. JESUS IS ALIVE!

The Olive Tree-Pressed but Producing Luke 22:39-44 1.) The place of pressure 2.) The prayer of surrender 3.) Oil flows from the press Sometimes God allows PRESSURE in our lives because, He is producing something POWERFUL in us.

The Sycamore Tree- The Power of a Changed Life. Luke 19: 1-10 1. A man desperate to see Jesus- Luke 19: 2-3 2. He climbed what others wouldn't- Luke 19:4 3. Jesus sees what others ignore- Luke 19:5 4. A real encounter produces real change- Luke 19:8 When someone truly encounters JESUS, their life cannot stay the SAME.

The Fig Tree- The Danger of Empty Religion Mark 11:12-14, 20-21 God is not looking for LEAVES- He is looking for FRUIT. 1. The Deception of leaves without fruit- Mark 11:13, James 2:17 2. The Danger of Religious Performance- Mark 11:17, Matthew 23:27 3. God Desires Fruitful Lives- Galatians 5:22, John 15:5 Stay connected to JESUS daily. Allow God to change your heart. Let your faith affect your ac...

When holding on is the key to your breakthrough. Ruth 1:14-18 1. Holding on is a choice, Not a feeling- Ruth 1:16 2. What you hold on to determines where you end up- Ruth 2:12 3. Holding on will cost something- Hebrews 10:23 4. God rewards those who hold on- Galatians 6:9

Luke 10:19 1- Authority is given by Jesus, Not earned by us. 2-Authority operates through the name of Jesus. 3-Binding and Loosing enforces kingdom rule. 4-Authority must be used and exercised.

The Obedience Key- James 1:21-24 In the kingdom of God, Obedience is the hinge that allows blessings to open. 1- Blessing follow Obedience, Not promises alone. 2- Some Obedience is still Disobedience. 3- Obedience is proof of my Love for Jesus. A door cannot open without a Hinge.

Worship: Access Into the Presence of The King. Matthew 16:15-19 1- Worship is how we enter God's presence. Psalm 100:4 2- Worship is about surrender Not sound. Romans 12:1 3- Worship changes atmospheres and breaks chains. Acts 16:25-26 4- Worship shifts our hearts to the kingdom. Matthew 6:21

Matthew 6:10 "Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven." 1.) Prayer is kingdom authorization- Not religious routine. Matthew 16:19 2.) Prayer aligns earth with heaven- Matthew 6:9-10 3.) Persistent prayer opens closed doors- Luke 18:1 4.) Effective prayer flows from a right relationship with God- James 5:16

1.) Faith is required in the kingdom - Hebrews 11:6 2.) Faith comes from the word of God - Romans 10:17 3.) Faith is released through words & action - Mark 11:23 4.) Faith walks by trusting, not by seeing - 2 Corinthians 5:7 This week, I will * Replace fear with faith * Spend time in God's word daily * Take one step of faith in obedience

The Key of Repentance Week 2. - Matthew 4:17 Point 1: Repentance is a change of mind that leads to a change of direction. (Acts 3:19) Point 2: Repentance and surrender always go together. (Luke 9:23) Point 3: Repentance and surrender open the door to refreshing, not condemnation. (Acts 3:19)

Take a listen to week one of our New Year's Series, "Kingdom Keys".