Bridge Church Virginia Beach

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 ★