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December 31, 2023Series: JesusSermon: Jesus the RedeemerScripture: 1 Peter 1:18-19 & Ephesians 1:7 18 For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. 7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace ... INTRODUCTION: Is Jesus' blood like money? Redeem: means to buy back something that has been lost, sold or given away. Redeemed from the curse of the law: that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, (1 Peter 1:18) Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree.” (Galatians 3:13) Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. (Hebrews 10:22) What is guilt? Guilt: a feeling of having done wrong or failed in an obligation. What is shame? Shame: a painful feeling that's a mix of regret, self-hate, and dishonor. How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God. -Hebrews 9:14 CONCLUSION: What money could not do Jesus did by shedding his blood! ★ Support this podcast ★

December 24, 2023Series: JesusSermon: Jesus the HumanScripture: Luke 2:30-33 (NIV) & Hebrews 2:14a (TPT)But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. 31 You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. 32 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, 33 and he will reign over Jacob’s descendants forever; his kingdom will never end.”Since all his “children” have flesh and blood, so Jesus became human to fully identify with us.Tagline: The same yesterday, today, and forever. INTRODUCTION: The world is losing its senses, because it is losing its sense of what it means to be human. -Lenard SweetJesus Understands: Family Dynamics... (Mark 3:20-21)"Then Jesus entered a house, and again a crowd gathered, so that he and his disciples were not even able to eat. 21When his family heard about this, they went to take charge of him, for they said, “He is out of his mind.”"Emotional Pain... (Isaiah 53:3-4)He was despised and rejected by mankind... (Vs. 3)Surely he took up our pain and bore our sufferings... (Vs. 4)CONCLUSION: Jesus sits on a throne of grace so that we can stand by grace in this life. ★ Support this podcast ★

December 17, 2023Series: JesusSermon: Jesus the MessiahScripture: Luke 2:10-11But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of that will cause great joy for all people. Today in the city of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. Tagline: The same yesterday, today, and forever. INTRODUCTION: The joy of the Lord is not for a few people but for all who will receive the good news. Good News...Forgiveness of sin (John 1:29)Adopted into God's Family ( John 1:12)Great Joy...Christian joy is a good feeling in the soul, produced by the Holy Spirit, which causes us to see the beauty of Christ in the word and in the world. (Pastor John Piper)The joy of the Lord is my strength. (Nehemiah 8:10)God's Messiah...Messiah: Anointed One, Deliverer, Savior... She will give birth to a son, and you are to give hime the name JESUS, because he will save his people from their sins. (Matthew 1:21)CONCLUSION: When you receive Jesus, you receive joy! Joy to the world the Lord has Come! ★ Support this podcast ★

December 10, 2023Series: JesusSermon: Jesus the KingScripture: Luke 1:31-33 & 1 Timothy 1:15-1731 You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. 32 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, 33 and he will reign over Jacob’s descendants forever; his kingdom will never end.” (Luke 1:31-33)15 Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. 16 But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life. 17 Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen. (1 Timothy 1:15-17)Tagline: The same yesterday, today, and forever. INTRODUCTION: If you were to design a huggable, talking Jesus doll, what phrases would you choose to describe him?Jesus came to proclaim the Kingdom of God. (Luke 4:43)Jesus declared himself to be King. (John 18:36)- Universal Kingship- Humble Kingship- Powerful Kingship- Eternal KingshipJesus' eternal kingship gives me security in the present. CONCLUSION: Jesus was King! Jesus is King! Jesus will be King forever! ★ Support this podcast ★

December 3, 2023Series: JesusSermon: Jesus the ShepherdScripture: John 10:11 & Luke 2:8-12“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. (John 10:11)And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” (Luke 2:8-12)Tagline: The same yesterday, today, and forever.INTRODUCTION: Talent is a gift, but character is a choice. (John Maxwell)The Character of the Shepherd: Loves the sheep (Matthew 9:36)Lays down his life for the sheep (John 10:11)Lifts the sheep up (Luke 15:5-6)Lives with the sheep (Hebrews 13:5)CONCLUSION: We can trust the character of the Good Shepherd. ★ Support this podcast ★

November 26, 2023Series: JesusSermon: Jesus the GiverScripture: John 3:16-17 & James 1:16-1716 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. 16 Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters. 17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. Tagline: The same yesterday, today, and forever...INTRODUCTION: The act of giving flows from the heart of generosity. The Gift... (Jesus)Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. (James 1:17)Good (Latin Vulgate: The 'Best' Gift)Perfect (Complete & Lacking nothing)The Giver... (Jesus) New Life (2 Corinthians 5:17)Abundant Life (John 10:10)Eternal Life (John 3:16)CONCLUSION: God the father gave The GIFT that became The Giver. ★ Support this podcast ★

November 19,2023Jesus The DelivererSeries: Jesus Bridge Church Virginia Beach 11.19.23 Matthew 1:21 NKJV And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name JESUS, for He will save His people from their sins." · We all need a Savior to save us from our sins “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,”- Romans 3:23 Luke 4:16-21 NKJV So He came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up. And as His custom was, He went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and stood up to read. (17) And He was handed the book of the prophet Isaiah. And when He had opened the book, He found the place where it was written: (18) "THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD IS UPON ME, BECAUSE HE HAS ANOINTED ME TO PREACH THE GOSPEL TO THE POOR; HE HAS SENT ME TO HEAL THE BROKENHEARTED, TO PROCLAIM LIBERTY TO THE CAPTIVES AND RECOVERY OF SIGHT TO THE BLIND, TO SET AT LIBERTY THOSE WHO ARE OPPRESSED; (19) TO PROCLAIM THE ACCEPTABLE YEAR OF THE LORD." (20) Then He closed the book, and gave it back to the attendant and sat down. And the eyes of all who were in the synagogue were fixed on Him. (21) And He began to say to them, "Today this Scripture is fulfilled in your hearing." · Jesus not only forgives our sins but gives us victory over sin! John 8:31-36 NKJV Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, "If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. (32) And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." (33) They answered Him, "We are Abraham's descendants, and have never been in bondage to anyone. How can You say, 'You will be made free'?" (34) Jesus answered them, "Most assuredly, I say to you, whoever commits sin is a slave of sin. (35) And a slave does not abide in the house forever, but a son abides forever. (36) Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed. 1 John 4:4 NKJV You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. Hebrews 13:8 NKJV Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. One of the smartest things you can do!· Don’t ever forget where God found you!· This is your testimony, your story, your foundation!· Build something glorious upon this foundation! Colossians 1:13-14 NLT For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son, (14) who purchased our freedom and forgave our sins. We have been:· Rescued from the kingdom of darkness.· Transferred into the Kingdom of His dear Son. 2 Corinthians 5:17 NKJV Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. Galatians 4:4-7 NKJV But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, (5) to redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption as sons. (6) And because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into your hearts, crying out, "Abba, Father!" (7) Therefore you are no longer a slave but a son, and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ. Romans 8:12-16 MSG So don't you see that we don't owe this old do-it-yourself life one red cent. (13) There's nothing in it for us, nothing at all. The best thing to do is give it a decent burial and get on with your new life. (14) God's Spirit beckons. There are things to do and places to go! (15) This resurrection life you received from God is not a timid, grave-tending life. It's adventurously expectant, greeting God with a childlike "What's next, Papa?" (16) God's Spirit touches our spirits and confirms who we really are. We know who he is, and we know who we are: Father and children. Hebrews 2:14-15 NKJV Inasmuch then as the children have partaken of flesh and blood, He Himself likewise shared in the same, that through death He might destroy him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, (15) and release those who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage. Jesus delivers us from THE FEAR of· Man· Failure· Death 2 Timothy 1:7 NKJV For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. ★ Support this podcast ★

November 12, 2023Series: JesusSermon: Jesus The PhysicianScripture: Matt. 8:2-3 A man with leprosy came and knelt before him and said, “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean. Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” Immediately he was cleansed of his leprosy.”INTRODUCTION: It has been said that in the earthly ministry of Jesus he was a preacher, teacher and healer.Series Tagline: “Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and for ever.”It’s the revealed character of God to Heal.Jehovah RaphaEx. 15:26 He said, "If you listen carefully to the Lord your God and do what is right in his eyes, if you pay attention to his commands and keep all his decrees, I will not bring on you any of the diseases I brought on the Egyptians, for I am the Lord, who heals you.”Jesus is Gods character revealed in flesh.Hebrews 1:3Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;Col. 2:9-109 For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, 10 and in Christ you have been brought to fullness.Pathways to receiving Gods healing…The Word.Spirit & Life (John 6:63) Living & Active (Hebrews 4:12-13)Not just hearing but doing (Ex. 15:26)The Disciplines.Prayer (1Peter 5:7) Fasting (Mt. 17:21) Community (James 5:14-16) ★ Support this podcast ★

November 5, 2023TEXT: Mark 6:45-51 NKJK1. The Middle is Inevitable2. The Middle has a Purpose3.The Middle Begins the EndWhat to do in the middle? (please put verses on screen- thanks)1. Hold to your faith - 1 Corinthians 16:13 ERV / Hebrews 4:14 NIV 2. Hold to your hope - Psalms 42:11 NIV / Hebrews 10:23 NKJV3. Hold to your joy - 1 Peter 1:8-9 NIV / Nehemiah 8:10 NIVConclusion: Just Keep Rowing ★ Support this podcast ★

October 29, 2023Series: Victory Over the DarknessSermon: A Painful Cry and a Compassionate Deliverer Scripture: Mark 5:6When he saw Jesus from a distance, he ran and fell on his knees in front of him. Introduction: Jesus hears the painful cry of those who are in bondage. The Man's ConditionWhen Jesus got out of the boat, a man with an impure spirit came form the tombs to meet him.Mark 5:2The Messiah's CommandFor Jesus had said to him, "Come out of this man, your impure spirit!Mark 5:8The Demons Came OutHe gave them permission, and the impure spirits came out and went into the pigs.Mark 5:13The Man's ConversionWhen they came to Jesus, they saw the man who had been possessed by the legion of demons, sitting there, dressed and in his right mind...Mark 5:15Conclusion: Jesus will not leave you until you are totally free. ★ Support this podcast ★

October 22,2023Series: Victory Over the DarknessSermon: Jesus Did ItScripture: 1 John 3:8For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil.Intro: It is finished…1. They have been disarmed!!Col 2:15 And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.[1 John 4:4 Greater is he that is in you than he that is in the world!2. They are under your feet!Eph. 1:1919 and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is the same as the mighty strength 20 he exerted when he raised Christ from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, 21 far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is invoked, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. 22 And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, 23 which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.Luke10:19 I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.3. They can’t harm you!1 John 5:4-5 Who is it that overcomes the world? Only the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God.1 John 5:18 We know that anyone born of God does not continue to sin; the One who was born of God keeps them safe, and the evil one cannot harm them. ★ Support this podcast ★

October 15, 2023Series: Victory Over the DarknessSermon: Knowing Your Enemy and Exercising Your Authority...Scripture: Luke 10:17-2017The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name.”18He replied, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven.19I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.20However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”INTRODUCTION: The enemy doesn't operate from power but permission. (Dutch Sheets)Demons do exist.The thief comes to kill, steal, and destroy... John 10:10Demons really do possess people.A man in the crowd answered, "Teacher, I brought you my son, who is possessed by a spirit that has robbed him of speech."Mark 9:17Demons are subject to the authority of Jesus. I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven.Luke 10:18When Jesus saw that a crowd was running to the scene, he rebuked the impure spirit. "You deaf and mute spirit," he said, "I command you, come out of him and never enter him again."Mark 9:25We've been given authority over demons. I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.Luke 10:19"He called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out evil spirits and to heal every disease and sickness" Matt. 10:1And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well.”Mark 16:17-18How do we take authority over demons?Come under authority by submitting totally to God. (James 4:7)Resist the devil by using the word of God and the name of Jesus. Conclusion: Today, choose to take authority over the enemy and continue to stand firm in the faith. ★ Support this podcast ★

October 8,2023Deliverance: Open Doors Core Value: Find FreedomScripture:John 8:31-36 NIV - 31 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” 33 They answered him, “We are Abraham’s descendants and have never been slaves of anyone. How can you say that we shall be set free?” 34 Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. 35 Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever. 36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. Intro: Experiencing freedom is a choice to hold to Jesus’ teaching.The Bible teaches that although Christians are saved they can still be oppressed by the enemy…This happens through open doors in our lives.In the Lord’s Prayer, Jesus said, "Deliver us from the evil one!"- Why would Jesus tell us to pray that if there was no possibility to need deliverance from the evil one?!”Demonized” (Umbrella term for all forms of demonic oppression, torment or even possession in the scripture)1. Whats an open door? Something that acts as an entry point for demonic entities to effect my life negatively. Satan has no authority to demonise a Christian unless he is given legal right to do so.• Obvious openings (Ouija, Palm readers, mediums, tarot cards) (Deut. 18 Let no one be found among you who sacrifices their son or daughter in the fire, who practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft, or casts spells, or who is a medium or spiritist or who consults the dead. Anyone who does these things is detestable to the Lord; )• Drugs (pharmakea)• Alcohol (Eph. 5:18 - be not drunk with wine but filled with the spirit)1Peter 5:8 - Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.2. Trap doors• Unforgiveness (tormentors Mt. 18:34, 1Tim1:20)• Anger (Don’t give place to the devil - Eph. 4:27)• Lies (The battlefield of the mind) Jesus in the wilderness - combatting the enemys lies and perversion of truth with scripture(Luke 4:1-13)3. Close the Doors• TV, phone, media, music (Ex. Rap music - changes your attitude)Conclusion: James 4:7 Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. His 4 steps for practical deliverance in the context of a service:1. Be sure they have repented - That is turned away from every form of known sin2. Look only to Jesus; He alone is The Deliverer3. Base your appeal solely on what Jesus did for you through his death on the cross, not on any "good works" of your own.4. Be sure that, by an act of your will, you have forgiven every person who ever harmed or wronged you. And now, "Lord, I renounce any evil spirit that has gained any access or control over me, and I claim your promise of deliverance. In the name of the Lord Christ Jesus." ★ Support this podcast ★