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Sincerity is essential in the worship of God – but where is its limit?  Certainly hypocrisy & insincerity are wrong – but is sincerity alone enough?   For all sorts of reasons, we must say ‘No’.  In Ezra 7-8 we see both the priority & the possibility of knowing the God we worship.  In the […] The post Knowing the God we worship appeared first on The Bridge Church .

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What if God did pour out his grace, & stir up people to be passionate for His worship?  What do you expect would happen if hearts were moved to true worship?   In Ezra’s time, God did move His people to repair the temple – to seek true worship.  From their experiences, our expectations are […] The post Ezra 4-6 appeared first on The Bridge Church .

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It’s not hard to get people passionate. What’s hard is getting people crave the things of God & longing to worship Him truly.  What will it take to make our city passion for God? What will it take for we Christians to wholeheartedly love worship? The book of Ezra is concerned with restoring true worship […] The post God who stirs the spirit appeared first on The Bridge Churc...

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Earlier this week over Villawood detention centre, a sign read ‘we need help & freedom’. In some sense, it is a sign that could go over all our lives.  We all need help & freedom. We all need redemption. Ruth 4 ties up the loose ends of the book & ultimately reveals a story of […] The post Redeeming Ruth appeared first on The Bridge Church .

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The moment of temptation. We’ve all been there. 1 Corinthians 10 promises it is an experience common to us all.  In that moment, where do you turn? Episode 3 of Ruth draws us in to a moment of temptation.  Ruth & Boaz’ desires are within grasp.  Our culture, our instinct, would say ‘grab it’.  But […] The post Trusting God’s Goodness appeared first on The Bridge Church...

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Marriage is not a neutral topic – but an important one.  Whether marriage is a delight or source of grief to us, God calls us all to honour it (Heb 13v4) & frequently describes his relationship to His people as a husband to a bride (like the book of Hosea!).  We need to think clearly […] The post Wisdom in Ecstasy appeared first on The Bridge Church .

We are quick to spot injustices – but do we see the kindness as easily?  How would you know if God was being kind to you? Ruth is a book of kindness.  In chapter 1, Naomi’s bitterness blinded her to seeing it, but as the story rolls on we are drawn to Ruth & Boaz.  […] The post Recognising God’s kindness appeared first on The Bridge Church .

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Ever felt like you’ve missed out?  We’ve all experienced the emptiness of disappointment.  But when it hits, how do you deal with it?  Are you driven back to God or left scarred & distant? The book of Ruth reveals a family dealt a hand of emptiness.  Famine, destitution & unbelief leave Naomi empty.  & in […] The post Returning: Bitter or Sweet? appeared first on T...

Senseless suffering surrounds us.  When agony confronts us – our & others – how can it produce anything but rage against God?  What wisdom can be gained from it? Job experiences suffering in a way we all hope never strikes us.  Despite being a good & blameless man – his health, wealth, family, reputation & […] The post Wisdom in Agony appeared first on The Bridge Church .

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‘Meaningless! Meaningless! Utterly meaningless! Everything is meaningless. What does man gain from all his labour at which he toils under the sun?’ (Ecclesiastes 1v2-3). When the best laid plans come unstuck, & even the successful ones are unsatisfying – how do you be wise?  What is the wise life in a frustrating world? Ecclesiastes helpfully […] The post Wisdom in Disorder appear...

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