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Isaiah prophesied 700 years before Jesus came into the world of the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow. In this message we meditate on Isaiah 53 to see what Isaiah prophesied would take place through the life and death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.   The Fruits Of Christ’s Resurrection Isaiah 53:10-12 Isaiah... Read more » The post The Fruits Of Christ’s Resurrection first appeared on The Bridge.

Sadly, we live in a world where there are a lot of wolves in sheep's clothing. These wolves want to devour the sheep rather than serve and love them. How can we keep from being devoured by these wolves? In this message, we examine some of the elements of a wolf from 2 Peter 2 so that we might keep from being exploited by them. [youtube id="jHQzqbbZyPc"] The post How Can I Keep From Being Devoured By A Wolf? first appeared on The Bridge.

God’s not just calling us to read His Word—He’s inviting us to see Jesus in it until His life comes alive within us. The same holy presence that once filled the tabernacle now lives in us, shining as His light and His life. [youtube id="0ugcF0PwTDE"] The post The Temple Of God first appeared on The Bridge.

Is there a limit to what you’ll do for God? Are you willing to obey whatever He says to see your miracle? Just like the waiter who filled the jars at Jesus’ command, we can trust Him to take the ordinary in our lives and turn it into something extraordinary. [youtube id="m6HutV7Vixc"] The post The Ordinary Into The Exquisite first appeared on The Bridge.

In the Epilogue of the book of Revelation, Pastor Brian pulls out 5 Final Exhortations: 1. We Must Be Constantly Ready for Christ's Return 2. We Must Understand that Much of the Book was Fulfilled Soon after it was Written 3. We Must Never Bow Down in Worship to Anyone or Anything other than God 4. We Must Join the Spirit in Inviting All People to Come to Christ 5. We Must Never Add To or Take Away From This Book [youtube id="BuKq0Rkc508"] The post 5 Final Exhortations first appeared on The Bridge.

In our final study on the New Earth from Revelation 21 and 22, we see how it will be characterized by Glory, Love, Enrichment of the Nations and Service. Heaven will never be boring because we will always be employed in serving Him in a multitude of exciting and fulfilling ways! [youtube id="ZQ7KlxkdhhI"] The post What Will The New Earth Be Like? – Part 3 first appeared on The Bridge.

A meditation on Psalm 77. [youtube id="SkkF3j-iqCU"] The post When in Distress Remember God’s Works first appeared on The Bridge.

In this message, Pastor Brian continues to show what the New Earth will be like according to Revelation 21 and 22. It will be characterized by Joy, Life, and Holiness! [youtube id="93r09K7VsPI"] The post What Will The New Earth Be Like? – Pt. 2 first appeared on The Bridge.

We begin a short mini-series on life on the New Earth today. In this message we look at the first three characteristics of the New Earth: Renewal, Intimacy, and Worship. The Bible reveals an eternal future far beyond what we could ask or think! [youtube id="53QU2epD6Z0"] The post What Will The New Earth Be Like? – Pt. 1 first appeared on The Bridge.

God has fixed a day in which He will judge the world. In this message, Pastor Brian expounds Revelation 20:11-15 to consider the Judge, the Dead, the Books, and the Judgment of that great day. The only hope any sinner has on that day is that his name will be found in the Book of Life! [youtube id="_TUrmYQkLFM"] The post The Judgment of the Great Day first appeared on The Bridge.

My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness, And my mouth shall praise You with joyful lips. Psalm 63:5 [youtube id="fR-3VlqcO98"] The post Seek God and Be Satisfied first appeared on The Bridge.

In this vision we see that Satan has been bound in terms of being able to deceive the nations like he did before Christ came into the world. Since Christ's first coming, the church is able to take the gospel into all the world and see some from all the nations of the world bow their feet to Jesus Christ. [youtube id="51k5lcha0Lg"] The post The Binding of Satan first appeared on The Bridge.

In Revelation 19, John is given an awesome and terrifying vision of the majesty of Christ in His second coming to destroy His enemies. [youtube id="GPb4dvOVsKQ"] The post The Glorious Return of Jesus Christ first appeared on The Bridge.

If I give all I possess to the poor and give my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing. 1 Corinthians 13:3 [youtube id="doUH-xhVqRM"] The post The Other Side Of Living Righteously Part 2 first appeared on The Bridge.

Living righteously isn’t just avoiding sin—it means obeying God and actively serving others. [youtube id="mfXwQOiCT7M"] The post The Other Side Of Living Righteously first appeared on The Bridge.

What is the marriage supper of the Lamb and when does it take place? In this message, Pastor Brian seeks help from the parable of Jesus in Mt. 22:1-14 to provide answers to this great question. [youtube id="4_-L12XVdVo"] The post The Marriage Supper Of The Lamb first appeared on The Bridge.

In Revelation 18 and 19:1-6 we see how different people react to the destruction of Babylon, which Pastor Brian believes to represent Jerusalem. The Earth (kings, merchants, and mariners) lament its doom because it will mean the end of their riches. However, Heaven rejoices, and the inhabitants of heaven worship God because His judgments are true and righteous. [youtube id="oXecDHHlpdU"] The post The Lament of Earth and the Joy of Heaven first appeared on The Bridge.