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[youtube id="sRENox67x-o"] The Kingdom of God, is it right now or is it future and how can I enter into it? The post The Kingdom of God first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="30qsFc0wF-M"] What kind of person will enter the kingdom of God? If we are to be saved and enter the kingdom, we must humble ourselves and put our absolute dependence on God, like a little child. The post What Kind of Person Will Enter The Kingdom? first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="w5jpEggOZCU"] What does it mean for fathers to bring up their children in the discipline and instruction of the Lord? What does the Bible have to say, if anything, about spanking? In what areas must a father instruct his children? Pastor Brian speaks to all of these questions in this message. The post The Duty of Fathers – Part 3 first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="sdUn4tsHxK4"] By putting off sinful anger, we obey Christ and glorify Him! The post Glorify God by Putting Off Anger first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="ZRq6YWQebn0"] Fathers are commanded not to provoke their children to anger. In this message, Pastor Brian shows 7 ways that fathers can provoke their children to anger, and then what they can do about it. The post The Duty of Fathers – Pt. 2 first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="M__S2MPRyyQ"] With 2015 almost over, and 2016 upon us, Pastor Brian exhorted The Bridge to serve the Lord with all their might, making every hour and every day count for eternity! The post Whatever Your Hand Finds to Do in 2016 first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="GmYConuR5KA"] What is the true meaning of Christmas? In our secular culture, it can be very difficult to discover. But thankfully, the Scripture makes it abundantly clear. Christmas reminds us that when our world was ruined and in misery, God did something about it, by sending His Son! The post The True Meaning of Christmas first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="tUTG7DECgeI"] Fathers are called upon to take responsibility to discipline and instruct their children. It's not the responsibility of the school, the church, or even mothers. They have brought an immortal soul into the world, and passed on to their children the curse of sin. As bearers of ultimate responsibility in the home, they must resist being passive, and labor for the salvation...

[youtube id="4mI9RMXGdUA"] What is the duty of children toward their parents? In this message, Pastor Brian speaks directly to the kids of The Bridge, and shares the Word with them as to what God requires of them and why. The post The Duty of Children – Pt 2 first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="NeYdCDVNrlQ"] What is the right religion? How can we be right with God? In what spirit must we approach God? These are all extremely important questions that Jesus gives answers to in His parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector. The post The Good Man Lost and The Bad Man Saved first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="X6-rmw-hkYc"] As Pastor Brian began a new mini-series on the Christian Family, he dealt with two implications of Ephesians 6:1: 1) The Apostle Paul Assumed That Children Would Be Present With Their Families In Church 2) The Apostle Paul Assumed That Children Could Be Saved. Therefore, we need to beware of believing children don't need to be saved, of not evangelizing children, and usi...

[youtube id="1RxdDQtj9r0"] God wants His people to cry to Him day and night for justice, until the Son of Man returns. In light of that, let's remember our persecuted brethren, and lift them up to God regularly. The post God’s Elect Who Cry To Him Day And Night first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="UkZJqo3S8Rc"] How should the Second Coming of Christ impact our lives practically? We should refuse to: 1) be deceived by false Christs; 2) be preoccupied by this earthly life; 3) be captivated by the world; and 4) be overtaken by the Judgment. The post Living In Light Of Christ’s Return first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="eVCH33cirpU"] In the story of the Samaritan leper who returned to give thanks to Jesus we see a beautiful and powerful portrait of a passionate worshiper. Not only do we see his wretched condition, and obedient faith, but also his passionate worship. Let us go and do likewise. The post A Passionate Worshiper first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="3KeMRvYWMq0"] What is the Biblical perspective on self? How did Jesus instruct His disciples as to how they should view themselves? With the extreme emphasis on self-esteem and self-love in the church, it is surprising that Jesus taught us to confess that we are slaves, unworthy, and undeserving of special thanks. The post Unworthy Slaves first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="GR4KNqfG4uk"] Jesus urges His disciples not to follow the example of the Pharisees, but instead to pursue love, forgiveness and faith. The post Love, Forgiveness, and Faith first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="3igjz4Xhr04"] Although no one likes to think about the reality of Hell, the Bible has a great deal to say about it. In this message we examine Jesus' teaching on the rich man and Lazarus, and see in it 10 truths about Hell. The post 10 Truths About Hell first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="8zKNTx73Oco"] In this passage we see six marks of religious people who are lost. They made money their God, opposed the truth, justified themselves, sought the applause of man, rejected the gospel of the kingdom, and bent God's Word to suit their own desires. The post 6 Marks of Lost Religious People first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="QDNbsM0hRPs"] The post Joy In The Christian Life first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="hP_0SqCisGQ"] Judgment Day, is it real? Do I have anything to fear? Is there anything that I can do to prepare for this day? The post Preparing for the Judgment Seat of Christ first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="MseRIDQf1_k"] What has been called "The Parable of the Prodigal Son" is really "The Parable of the Two Lost Sons." Both sons of the father in this parable are lost. Both are alienated from their father. Both need to be reconciled. Both were only really interested in what they could get out of their father, instead of a relationship with their father. In this message we examine their a...

[youtube id="FY-KMgP5Tjg"] Luke 15 is one extended parable in three parts: the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost son. In this message, we focus on the lost sheep and the lost coin, and see some fascinating truths - the total inability of the sinner, the sovereign grace displayed in our salvation, and the joy of God in His work of redemption. In this entire chapter Jesus is showing the scribe...

[youtube id="kGo6O4o-26s"] Unlike most of us, Jesus was not impressed by numbers of people. Instead, when large crowds followed Him, He sifted them, and thinned the ranks. He did this by telling them the Cost of Radical Discipleship - they must give up the people, comforts, and things that were most dear to them in order to follow Him. Then Jesus enforced this teaching by giving them three illustr...

[youtube id="CltLZVxgjtE"] In this wonderful parable of our Lord, He teaches us of God's lavish gift, man's universal refusal, and the Spirit's effectual call. Have you ever wondered why some respond to the gospel invitation, while most refuse? This parable will answer that question for you. The post The Gospel Feast first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="U-JcjQWHYMk"] When Jesus was invited to a dinner party, He told them that they were pursuing the wrong practice, place, and people. In doing so, He confronted them with their sins of Hypocrisy, Pride, and Selfishness. The post Jesus Confronts Sin At A Dinner Party first appeared on The Bridge .