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[youtube id="ZQUHipc_PUM"] God reveals His sacred Name in Exodus 3:14, which gives us insight into His nature and attributes. Because He is "I Am", He is there, He is eternal, He is omnipotent, and He is immutable. Not only does the Name "I Am" apply to God the Father, but also to Jesus Christ! The post Christ – The Great I Am first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="lW7Ozs0x90c"] The Old Testament is a picture book to help us learn about God and His redemptive plan. In the opening chapters of the book of Exodus, we learn of our bondage to sin and Satan, and God's mighty plan to save us through Christ our Redeemer! The post Christ – Our Redeemer! first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="IurYH4IuCtE"] It is that time of year again, what time, time to make New Year's resolutions, time to start the year afresh. If you are making resolution for the new year or setting goals in general, there is one thing that should be at the top of your list every year: To know Him, Christ Jesus. The post The Eternal Resolution; Every Day Is New Years first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="6C1xS87lHKU"] The post You Have a Reason to Rejoice at Christmas first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="qrI-OpuhDlI"] And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us" -- in 9 words, the apostle John has captured the Identity, Incarnation, and Mission of the Word. Jesus Christ is to be praised and worshiped as God's Son, made flesh, to bring us to God! The post The Word Made Flesh first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="AhRPnLZxDVE"] Those who have first learned about God's sovereign grace, are often confused, and have many questions. Pastor Brian takes time in this message to try to answer eight commonly asked questions about the doctrines of grace. The post Questions About God’s Sovereign Grace first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="poraWY_Kb_E"] Can a true Christian lose his salvation? In this message, Pastor Brian gives 12 Biblical reasons why a born again believer is eternally secure. The post Divine Preservation first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="kfNj1oflmxo"] What is your calling? What is your purpose? For some, this is a very difficult question to answer and for others, they have know their calling from childhood. In today's study of the book of Nehemiah, we will see how Nehemiah received his calling and the steps that lead up to it. The post Rebuild The City first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="6ORWCnEp8Ko"] If man is totally depraved, how will he ever be saved? The answer is His invincible grace. In this message, Pastor Brian shows that the Bible describes God's grace in salvation as Him drawing, calling, quickening, and regenerating. God's call comes to us with almighty power, and changes the heart so that we answer His call. The post Invincible Grace first appeared on The...

[youtube id="vjV6l2iWET8"] For whom did Christ die? There have been two completely different schools of thought on that issue. One view is that Christ died for every person who has ever lived. The other view is that Christ died for the elect alone. In this message Pastor Brian seeks to harmonize all of the Biblical data on the death of Christ into a view with this motto: "Christ died for all men,...

[youtube id="I-Ggyk3LIk8"] In Ephesians 1:3-6, the apostle Paul lifts up the doctrine of unconditional election, and gives us glimpses of it from 9 different perspectives. In this message we look at those 9 perspectives, and then see how the Bible itself tells us how to apply this doctrine to our lives. The post Unconditional Election – Part 2 first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="A5dLy7M_EGY"] Unconditional Election is the act of God in which He has chosen certain individuals to eternal life, not because of any foreseen faith or repentance, but merely because of His own sovereign good pleasure. The apostle Paul traces out this doctrine in Romans 9, and it leaves us speechless and humbled in the dust! The post Unconditional Election first appeared on The Bridge...

It is said that God loves us but what type of love is this? Is it the same love that a person has for their spouse, children, parents or even favorite hobby? Or could God's love be much deeper than that, beyond our understanding and to the point that we could say that God is deeply in love with me or even crazy in love with me? Let's examine the scriptures to see what we find. [youtube id="_aODFGl...

[youtube id="rFXa53VyYa0"] What is the sinner's true condition as taught in the Bible? The sinner is dead in trespasses and sins, controlled by the world, controlled by the devil, controlled by his flesh, and under the wrath of God. Pretty bleak picture, isn't it?! The good news is that God is greater than our sin, and can breathe His life into dead sinners! The post Total Inability first appeared...

[youtube id="iMcvQpl10xA"] In this final expository sermon in the Gospel of Luke, we examine Jesus' final instructions to His disciples. In it we see the necessity laid upon our Savior, the Sinner, and the Saint. The post The Risen Lord’s Final Instructions first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="wpRX-g5G4iE"] When Jesus appeared to the two disciples on the road to Emmaus, He explained to them how all of the Old Testament Scripture pointed to Him. In all our reading of the Old Testament, let's make sure we don't miss Jesus! The post Burning Hearts! first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="1ifJUzRuD2c"] How do I know that God loves me, not generally but individually and specifically? The Apostle Paul helps us to answer this question in Romans 5:5. The post How Do I Know That God Loves Me Individually And Specifically? first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="lNKEFFc5RJ0"] Christianity stands or falls with the truth of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Destroy the resurrection, and you have destroyed the Christian faith. In this message, Pastor Brian gives rational reasons to defend the truth of the resurrection of Christ, and then shows the massive implications of that resurrection. The post Christ Is Risen! first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="u7AJdrYEr6s"] The death of Jesus Christ was truly extraordinary! In this message we explore three signs that attended Christ's death, and four different responses of people to Christ's death. May God help us to make the right response to the cross of Christ. The post The Extraordinary Death of Christ first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="58qOv6h-nys"] Why should a believer formally commit himself to a church? In this message, Pastor Brian gives us six reasons. The post 6 Reasons You Should Become A Member Of A Church first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="C5u29JbdEJM"] The two thieves that died on the right and left side of Jesus, represent all of humanity. Either we see Jesus for who He really is, repent, believe, and confess Him before others, or we die in our sins. Which one do you identify with? The post Three Crosses On A Hillside first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="BQbbKMzLOdE"] It is more glorious than the Super Bowl, World Series and all major concerts or activities and millions of Christians participate in this event every Sunday. What is this event called.........The Lord's Supper. The post The Glory of the New Covenant in the Lord’s Supper first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="LACgAN46slE"] In the story of Barabbas, we see a beautiful picture of the gospel. We are all Barabbas! He was guilty and deserved death, but received life. Christ was righteous and deserved life, but took death. Come, marvel at your Savior and worship Him! The post Barabbas – A Portrait Of Us All first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="4JZI0fAafes"] Missionaries from Bibles For Asia visit the Bridge and share about their Bible distribution work in Asia and the work that God is doing there. The post Bibles For Asia At The Bridge Church first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="yb0cs9phcn4"] How did Peter go from confessing, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God!" to saying, "Woman, I do not know Him!"? In this message we see Peter's downhill slide into sin. The five links in Peter's backsliding are Spiritual Pride, Self-Confidence, Satanic Attack, Spiritual Laziness, and Dead Works. The post Peter’s Downhill Slide Into Sin first appeared on The Bri...