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“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 .

What are the implications of being justified by faith? We have peace with God, we stand in grace, and we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God! Nothing should make us rejoice more than these glorious truths! [youtube id="aRDSIKJ0yD0"] The post Rejoicing In Hope! first appeared on The Bridge .

"If I then, the Lord and the Teacher, washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. For I gave you an example that you also should do as I did to you. Truly, truly, I say to you, a slave is not greater than his master, nor is one who is sent greater than the one who sent him. If you know these things, you are blessed if you do them." [youtube id="9Mffx2akVXs"] The post Washing One A...

In this biographical sketch at The Bridge church camp, pastor Brian looks at 3 lessons from the life of George Mueller: the supreme importance of finding happiness in the Lord, the supreme importance of meditating on scripture, and the supreme importance of faith and prayer in the believer’s life. [powerpress] Lessons from the Life of... Read more » The post Lessons from the Life of Geo...

Paul says that our faith is credited as righteousness. What exactly does he mean? What kind of faith is credited as righteousness? What must be believe to have our faith credited as righteousness? Find out in this message as Pastor Brian draws Romans 4 to a close. [youtube id="ajocukgLUeA"] The post Our Faith Is Credited As Righteousness first appeared on The Bridge .

Why did God decide to justify us through faith? He could have chosen any number of ways to save us. This passage tells us that God decided to justify us through faith for four different reasons: 1) So that it would be by grace; 2) so that it would be guaranteed; 3) so that it would be global; and 4) so that it would give God all the glory. [youtube id="6JeOQsHb8mA"] The post Why Does God Justify S...

"Whenever you fast, do not put on a gloomy face as the hypocrites do, for they neglect their appearance so that they will be noticed by men when they are fasting. Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full. But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face so that your fasting will not be noticed by men, but by your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees what is done i...

"And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil." [youtube id="KmDvfPQ5k-U"] The post Lead Us Not Into Temptation first appeared on The Bridge .

The Christian life is like a marathon race. We run this race with faith and endurance. We have Old Testament saints in the stands that we can look to as examples of enduring faith. We have a course that has been laid out in every detail by the hand of our loving Father. We have a Jesus as our Trainer/Coach to lead us all the way. And we have a glorious prize at the end of the race. [youtube id="6u...

Having discussed the doctrine of justification by faith in abstract theological terms in Romans 3, Paul illustrates this truth now in the Old Testament patriarch Abraham. We learn that Abraham was justified apart from works, circumcision, or the Law. [youtube id="bKsGh0mvY1E"] The post Abraham’s Justification first appeared on The Bridge .

What are the consequences of the glorious truth of Justification by Faith Alone? Paul tells us that it Eliminates Boasting, Abolishes Distinctions, and Establishes the Law. The truth humbles us and gives all the glory to God! [youtube id="5qNdLEAEdW8"] The post Justification Through Faith Alone first appeared on The Bridge .

We're sorry, but due to a technical difficulty, the video of this sermon was not recorded. Why did Jesus die? Our immediate response is that He died for our sins. That is true, but it is not the whole truth. Jesus did not only die for us, He died for God. Christ died to appease God's wrath, demonstrate God's righteousness, and satisfy God's justice. The post Jesus Died For God! first appeared on T...