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[youtube id="cyZC-9s_w4Y"] The perfect example of Jesus Christ is graphically portrayed in this passage in His calmness, His consecration, and His compassion. The post The Perfect Example of Christ first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="tcA5c2AUlv0"] When someone asked Jesus if only a few people were being saved, Jesus exhorted him and everyone else who could hear Him to strive to enter through the narrow door. Why do we need to strive to enter the kingdom? Because the door is narrow, because the door will soon be shut, and because the door will never be re-opened. The post Strive To Enter the Kingdom! first appeared...

[youtube id="Getw0yr8H3Y"] The parables of the mustard seed and the leaven, show the external expansion, and the internal influence of God's kingdom. Although the kingdom began very small and obscure and inconspicuous, it will have a glorious ending, spreading throughout the world, and influencing peoples from every quarter of the globe! The post The Expansion & Influence of God’s Kingdom first ap...

[youtube id="4emCTUIP9Wg"] In this story of Jesus healing a woman who had been bent over for 18 years, we see a picture of dead religion and a living relationship. Dead religion results in bondage, anger, callousness, and hypocrisy, while a living relationship is marked by freedom, joy, compassion, and genuineness. The post Dead Religion Vs. a Living Relationship first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="mM3jZdXEUqc"] When a calamity strikes, instead of asking "why", Jesus teaches us what we can learn from it. His answer has to do with the doom of sinners, the necessity of repentance, and the great mercy of God. The post What Should We Learn From Calamities? first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="7WnQ9NELSao"] We are guilty enemies of God by nature who owe God our worship and obedience, yet we have all failed to render Him what is His due. He will bring all men before the supreme court of the universe and exact justice. Therefore, it behooves us to make every effort to be reconciled to Him now, before it is too late! The post Be Reconciled To God Before It Is Too Late! first a...

[youtube id="F8_iHgKV9YI"] "There is a marvelous medicinal power in joy. Most medicines are distasteful; but this, which is the best of all medicines, is sweet to the taste, and comforting to the heart." (C.H. Spurgeon) The post Joy! The Christian Duty first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="fJkds42dCag"] Jesus came into the world to cast a wildfire in the earth. This is a fire consisting of His kingdom spreading throughout the world. We have the privilege of co-laboring along with Him to advance that glorious kingdom in the earth! The post The Real Jesus Movement first appeared on The Bridge .

Matthew 28:18-20, “Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” (NLT) The post Traini...

[youtube id="687rnhy_6f4"] Christ is coming, and He has commanded us to be ready. We do this, not by pinpointing the date of His return, but by making sure that He has our heart's devotion every day. The post Are You Ready for Christ’s Coming! first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="6TtRYrSGsKw"] The Lord Jesus has commanded His people not to worry. We can overcome worry if we will understand apply the 5 basic truths about worry that Jesus gives us in this passage. The post Overcoming Worry first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="wEGslU3JHkA"] According to Jesus, our attitude toward money and possessions can cause us to live and die a fool. Find out how you can avoid making those deadly mistakes in this message. The post How To Live And Die A Fool first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="qZokIPppBYM"] Jesus warned His disciples how to face persecution in light of the judgment to come - flee hypocrisy, fear God, confess Christ, and honor the Spirit. The post Facing Persecution In Light of Judgment Day first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="wjF_-Przbjc"] Jesus confronts the Pharisees and scribes with five damning sins that would take them to eternal judgment, if not repented of. Check out those five sins and see if any of them are popping up in your life. The post The Damning Sins of Religious Hypocrites first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="rpuURvBFT5M"] Willful unbelief is both very wicked and very dangerous. It is wicked because it always requires more proof, keeps people from coming to Christ and keeps people from repenting of sin. It is dangerous because it blinds people to the truth, and condemns them at the Judgment. The post The Wickedness and Danger of Unbelief first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="DnsPPOkY4us"] In Acts 16, we find two trophies of sovereign grace in Philippi: Lydia and the Jailer. The way the Lord brought them to repentance and faith was very different, but the fruits that came forth from their lives were very similar. The post Trophies of Grace first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="AdtwHQxjnLQ"] Although Satan is a real and powerful foe, we need not fear him. Jesus has attacked and overpowered him, and taken away his weapons. He calls all of us to side with Him, and obey His word. The post Jesus – The Conqueror of Satan first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="dUyOfYLN7ZI"] Jesus has commanded us to make disciples. The big question is "how are we going to accomplish that?" In this message we look at a training process designed to help disciples reproduce and multiply. The post An Army Of Soldiers Advancing the Kingdom first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="dMVj6JEn7q4"] Jesus is the risen Shepherd of the sheep, who offered the blood of the eternal covenant to reconcile His sheep to God, so that we could do His will. To Him be the glory forever! The post The God Of Peace Sanctifying His Chosen People first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="fM4wEBcINvc"] Giving is one of the most exciting things we can do as believers, because not only does God bless us back in this life, but we will receive heavenly treasures in the age to come! The post Storing Up Treasure In Heaven first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="RkqZYFOUeoI"] What is the mission of the church? In addition to exalting God and edifying one another, the church is to evangelize the world. We do that through proclaiming the gospel, making disciples, and planting churches. The post The Mission of the Church first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="CQzCZNa-zfU"] The Scriptures call the church to Every Member Ministry. If all believers will be faithful to minister to one another we can expect the result to be growth in Maturity, Unity, and Discernment in the local church. The post The Goals of Every Member Ministry first appeared on The Bridge .

[youtube id="JHJQ-_p9Zg0"] While many churches are devoted to using entertainment to bring in new people, God's prescription is very different. In Acts 2:42 we are told what the early church devoted itself to - Bible teaching, Fellowship, the Lord's Supper, and Prayer. I believe we should emulate their example in order to have healthy churches today. The post What Should The Church Be Devoted to?...

[youtube id="oMyfrkenXTo"] The Bridge is going to begin meeting in homes! Does this mean we are some kind of crazy cult? Actually, the Bible has a lot to say about churches that meet in homes. Listen in to see the good, the bad, and the ugly about house churches. The post The Church Comes Home first appeared on The Bridge .

[powerpress] Biographical Sketch of Samuel Davies   Samuel Davies   The great British preacher, Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones once said to an audience of students at Westminister Theological Seminary in 1967, that “Samuel Davies is the greatest preacher you have ever produced in this country.’ Unfortunately, we Americans still do not know one of our greatest... Read more » The post Biograp...