TheBridgeWynne Podcast

Today we continue with the series, Thieves of Joy , and talk about how the Media can be considered a thief of your joy if you aren't careful. Pastor Dustin Clegg takes us to 2 Timothy 1:7 and the to Romans 12. We see that the Media has a way of making us fearful and that the Media has a way of conforming and dividing us. As long as we are outraged, we can't have joy. We should spend more...

Pastor Dustin Clegg continues in our Thieves of Joy series as we take a look at Galations 1 & 2 and see that desiring the praise of man can step our joy. We see that what Jesus thinks of us is all that matters. We should check our stance with scripture. Don't be a jerk. And submit to only Jesus. We also see that desiring man's praise is a recipe for confusing and shallow Christianity...

Today we continue with the new series, Thieves of Joy, and take a look at Gossip & Slander. Pastor Dustin Clegg walks us through 1 Corinthians 3 and makes 3 observations: (1) Gossip and slander originate with idleness; (2) Gossip and slander both feel really good to participate in, but lead only to problems; and (3) Gossip and slander must be addressed for the joy of the church, the joy of the...

For the next several weeks Pastor Dustin Clegg is going to talk about the thieves of joy.

Today Pastor Dustin Clegg walks walks us through Jeremiah 29:4-14 and asks the question, "What are we going to have to do if we are going to thrive?".   He offers the following: (1) Learn to live in the moment; (2) Love people; (3) Pursue the good of the entire community, understanding their good is your good; (4) Do not listen to everyone who says they speak on behalf of God; (5) Place...

Today we look at Exodus 34-36 as Pastor Dustin Clegg finishes up the Rediscovering Redemption series. Onward. A little bit of a look ahead as we ask ourselves, "Now what?". Dustin poses three questions: (1) Will we be people desperate for God's presence or dependent on ourselves? (2) Will we beg to see more or have we seen enough? And (3) Will we be givers or consumers?

Today we take a look at Exodus 32 and explore the idols in our lives. Pastor Dustin Clegg points out 3 observations about idolatry: (1) Idolatry is sneaky; (2) Idolatry can be overcome by intercession. Idols fall when we fall on our faces on behalf of another; and (3) Idolatry cannot be overcome as long as we shift blame or justify worshipping idols. Dustin went on to say that if we don't con...

Proximity determines how much we can see the good and bad in others. Today Pastor Dustin Clegg continues in our study of Exodus as we look at chapters 20-23. We see that we need family to help us love Jesus better. We also see that we need family to help us lover others better. We need to have reasonable expectations of our family at The Bridge Church. What are some right or good expectations? (1)...

Pastor Kirk Owens picks up in our study of Exodus with Chapters 19 & 20 with a talk about the Ten Commandments. Kirk has 3 main points: (1) We must pay close attention to who it is who gave the Ten Commandments; (2) We must remember what all God has done for His people....and in what order; and (3)We must see how Jesus fulfills the law, empowering us to live for Him in freedom from ourselves a...

Happy Independence Day! We continue in our study of the book of Exodus as we take a look at Chapter 17 & 18. In these chapters we see that a healthy church is dependent on the power of Jesus. We never grow out of that. We should consider our need for Him individually and as a family. We also see that a healthy church shares the story of God in their life consistently. We need to share what He...

Today Pastor Dustin Clegg continues in the Rediscovering Redemption series as we take a look at Exodus 16: 1-3, 6-8, and 21-30. We see that (1) the enemy has a way of glorifying our past to throw shade on our journey with Jesus today. We have to be able to look at our past for exactly what it was..... slavery. We also see that (2) we have a tendency to misplace our frustrations with Jesus on His p...

Today we are back in Exodus as Pastor Dustin Clegg walks us through Exodus 13:20-22 and 14:10-14, 19-31. The first observation: The plans of God are revealed when the presence of God is pursued. How do we apply it? Do not miss the plan of God for your life by only wanting to know the plan of God for your life - - KNOW GOD! The next observation: When the pressure hits, we tend to forget who our sal...

Continuing in the Rediscovering Redemption series, Pastor Dustin Clegg walks us through Exodus 12:1-13 and gives us 5 things we need to remember from the text: (1) Remember the severity of God's wrath and the relief of His mercy; (2) Remember our very best is tainted at best; (3) Remember the blood of the Lamb must be applied; (4) Remember Jesus finds us in our bitter slavery to sin, but He d...

Today Pastor Kirk Owens steps into the Rediscovering Redemption series and picks up in Exodus 4:27 - 5:23.

Today we continue in the Rediscovering Redemption series and look at Exodus 3 and 4. We see that Jesus comes down to save, and Jesus sends us out to save. Pastor Dustin Clegg reminds us that no matter what, we need to remember that Jesus hears and is present with us. And no matter what, we need to remember that Jesus send us. 

Today we celebrate the 2021 High School Graduates and we celebrate several baptisms. Pastor Dustin Clegg continues in our study of Exodus as we look at Exodus 2: 11-25 and see that God used the formal education of Moses, but he needed to learn something else about the heart of God and leading people. Dustin also shared from Christopher Wright's book, The Mission of God, that "Exodus-shap...

Today we celebrate Mother's Day and honor those who hold the sacred role of "Mom". Motherhood and Mother's Day can involve deep hurt and great joy. This morning we as we take a look at Exodus 2:1-10 we see an incredible picture of both. The application from Pastor Dustin Clegg's message is: To be involved with genuine redemption and step away from generational curses, we h...

Today we start a new series titled Rediscovering Redemption and Pastor Dustin Clegg directs us to the book of Exodus. We take a look at Exodus 1:1-22 and explore The Real Hebrew Midwives . We see that (1) God's plan of redemption has to adjust the worldview of His people. And (2) there is always a spiritual reality behind every physical circumstance. We also see that (3) Jesus can use anyone...

Today we continue our discussion about the next steps with the "Not Yets" as we look at Luke 15:11-32.   As we explore the story of the Prodigal Son we see that our role as a church is to align with Jesus in establishing prodigals as our family, and valuable to our community. We also see that both open rebellion and secret self-righteousness can cause us to miss the presence of the Fathe...

Today we conclude the Not Yet series with a look at next steps. As we explore Luke 1-10 Pastor Dustin Clegg poses 3 questions: (1) Who were the tax collectors and sinners who were so drawn to Jesus? (2) What was it about Jesus that caused them to approach Him and listen to Him? (3) Why is rescue prioritized over being found? Moving forward.......... Jesus was a refuge for the broken. Broken people...

Pastor Dustin Clegg has 3 observations as we continue the Not Yet series and take a look at Matthew 11:25-30 and explore Rest for the Weary . We see that (1) the invitation of Jesus is simple, specific, and clear; and (2) the humble and lowly heart of Jesus is mind-blowing and life-altering for the whole world. How do we apply these 2 observations? Be sure you are a bridge and not a barrier betwee...

Happy Easter! Today Pastor Dustin Clegg walks us through Mark 16: 1-8 as we talk about the Resurrection Story. Dustin points out that (1) the resurrection of Jesus always changes the assignment of those pursuing Him; and (2) if you have gone too far, Jesus conquered death specifically for you. How do we apply this to our daily lives? ALWAYS JESUS. ONLY JESUS.

Pastor Dustin Clegg continues with the Not Yet series as we look at Mark 15:1-20 and see that there is a Substitute for the Sinful . Dustin's 3 observations are: (1) The heart of Jesus for the "Not Yet's" is astonishing; (2) Jesus was the substitute for every single sin; (3) Jesus was the substitute for all of our shame. Can you see what Pilate, Barabas, the chief priests, and...

Today we continue with the Not Yet series and look at Mark 6: 30-44 and The Bread to the Hungry . Pastor Dustin Clegg gives us 3 observations from this passage: (1) Rest is required to realistically minister to the "Not Yets"; (2) "Not Yets" are hungry for genuine; and (3) Concern and compassion are not the same thing. How  do we apply this to our lives and personal ministry? (...

Today Pastor Dustin Clegg continues with the Not Yet series as we look at Mark 5 and take about The Cure for the Incurable .