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[youtube id="BhbOezr2Nd0"] The opening verses of the book of Romans reveal Paul and the Gospel he preached. Paul was a servant and apostle of Christ, set apart for God's gospel. The gospel concerned Jesus, in His human and divine natures, and as the One who bestows grace for ministry upon His church. God gives grace to every child of God to serve Him and others. The post Paul and the Gospel first...

[youtube id="I0KaNVE2PdA"] In this sermon, Pastor Brian gives an overview of the whole book of Romans, so that we will all know where we are headed in the months to come as we slow way down and meditate on each paragraph. The Book of Romans is about the Gospel. It shows us: 1. The Desperate Need of the Gospel (1:18 - 3:20) 2. The Divine Solution of the Gospel (3:21 - 4:25) 3. The Transforming Powe...

[youtube id="A1jr9U0at0E"] Fortifying Your Marriage Through Heart Purification The post Fortifying Your Marriage Through Heart Purification first appeared on The Bridge .

We apologize, but the video of this sermon was not recorded. "I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus." Philippians 3:14 The post The Purpose Of Our Lives – Aim And Vision first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="I7NULanM-rI"] Paul's prayer for the Ephesians was that they would be strengthened by the Spirit of God in their inner person, that Christ would dwell in their hearts through faith, and that they would be rooted and grounded in love, understanding the greatness of the love of God for them and be filled with all the fullness of Christ. This is a good prayer for us to pray over one anoth...

[youtube id="7EYTHct8tz8"] The Heart Of Simeon's Joy: Christmas Every Day The post The Heart Of Simeon’s Joy: Christmas Every Day first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="EA7gQk63zmE"] We often tend to minimize the seriousness of the sin of covetousness, but Scripture is clear that it is deadly to our souls. In this message, we look at the Nature, Gravity, and Cure for Covetousness. The post Putting Covetousness To Death first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="n-QSiJn4oiY"] As believers, how can we overcome anger in our lives? In this message Pastor Brian seeks to give helpful and practical suggestions to deal a death blow to sinful anger. The post Putting Anger To Death first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="B_tMcvEdyEg"] One of the greatest problems in the church today is the problem of lust. In this message we answer 3 questions: How Sweeping is Lust? How Serious is Lust? How Can We Slay Lust? This message was given to give believers weapons and tools to put lust to death in their lives. The post Putting Lust To Death first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="otuUkdJadr8"] What is the sin of gluttony? What does the Bible say about it? How can we know if we are engaging in gluttony? Most importantly, how can we overcome it? We tackle these questions and more in this message. The post Putting Gluttony To Death first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="WQktNF7QhZE"] Laziness is sin that the Christian must learn to put to death. In this message Pastor Brian shows the rebellion of laziness, the range of laziness, the results of laziness, and finally the remedy of laziness. The post Putting Laziness To Death first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="qZCJ1YVlkEg"] "You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable to judgment.’ But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment; whoever insults his brother will be liable to the council; and whoever says, ‘You fool!’ will be liable to the hell of fire." The post The Authority Of Jesus Pt 2...

[youtube id="RP1w11TfAH8"] In Jesus' day, the scribes and pharisees were seen by the people as the authorities on the scriptures. They explained the scriptures by quoting past teachers and commentaries. However, Jesus spoke about the scriptures with his own authority. Jesus is God in the flesh, and he taught with the authority of God himself. The post The Authority of Jesus first appeared on The B...

[youtube id="MlDrMeMgm5M"] Matthew 5:17-20 NASB “Do not think that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish but to fulfill. For truly I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or stroke shall pass from the Law until all is accomplished. Whoever then annuls one of the least of these commandments, and teaches others to do the same, shall be c...

[youtube id="zcVlVOHB-MY"] What does it mean to be the salt and light of the world? It means that as Christians, we have a new identity from Jesus. Jesus was the true light of the world, and he glorified the Father by his obedience and good works. By association with him, he gives us that same identity, and also empowers us by his Spirit to glorify God in the world through good deeds and holiness....

[youtube id="hhoiEGlFisw"] Patience is enduring discomfort without complaint. God is a God of patience, and He has called His people to manifest patience. In this message, Pastor Brian shows how we can put impatience to death through faith in God's attributes of sovereignty and goodness. The post Putting Impatience To Death first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="EBigt_KsbnE"] All of us, at one time or another, must deal with despondency. We need to know how to fight it when it rises up. In this message we learn how the Psalmist and Jesus fought despondency in their life. The post Putting Despondency To Death first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="18g-AsIT-LA"] Worry is a result of sinful unbelief, and needs to be put to death by faith in the promises of God. In this message, Pastor Brian examines Jesus' teaching Matthew 6:25-34 and reveals 6 reasons Jesus gives for putting worry to death. The post Putting Worry To Death first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="fk49x_xg4ko"] Pride is turning from God to find satisfaction in self. Learn about this insidious sin and how to put it to death in this message. The post Putting Pride To Death first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="9mgcPMlgk7o"] How do we put sin to death? Do we just use the power of willpower? Do we work hard at obeying the Law? No, we put sin to death by believing the promises that God in Christ is better than the promises of sin! It is the expulsive power of a new affection! The post How To Put Sin To Death first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="Mg7GOzeP0v0"] What is at stake in putting sin to death? Everything! Actually our eternal destiny is at stake. Either we put sin to death and show that we are living according to the Spirit and inherit eternal life, or we live according to the flesh, and show that we are unregenerate, and perish forever in hell. The post What Is At Stake In Putting Sin To Death? first appeared on The B...

[youtube id="a7fBXshDnHQ"] What is the root of sin? Where do all our evil thoughts, words, and actions stem from? What is beneath our sin? In this message Pastor Brian seeks to show from Romans 1:18-32 that preferring something or someone to God is the root of sin. The post The Root and Essence of Sin first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="tYhFsepIVXo"] Christ is all in all! Listen in to see how Jesus is the fulfillment of the Old Testament High Priest, the Scapegoat, The Slaughtered Goat, and the Mercy Seat. The post Christ – The High Priest, Scapegoat, and Mercy Seat first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="70mTFH1TX-c"] The post Eternal Life: Are You Living The Life? first appeared on The Bridge .

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