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Jesus Christ is the sovereign Lord of the universe, as seen in Him slitting the 4 seals and releasing the 4 horsemen to do his bidding in the earth. [youtube id="jjrm71Iewy0"] The post The 4 Horsemen first appeared on The Bridge.

The church of Laodicea is the story of a church that started out well but ended tragically – it is the church of the unconverted! [youtube id="RXD5zGV25aE"] The post Laodicea: The Church Of The Unconverted first appeared on The Bridge.

The Lord Jesus calls the church of Sardis to wake up and repent, because they were dead! [youtube id="jqqLPXu2f9M"] The post Sardis: The Church That Needed To Be Resuscitated first appeared on The Bridge.

Jesus calls the church of Thyatira to repentance for tolerating a false prophetess who led the people into idolatry and immorality. We must be on our guard not to allow false teaching or sin to creep into our churches today! [youtube id="QnCi0FuB500"] The post Thyatira: The Church That Tolerated A False Prophetess first appeared on The Bridge.

In this next installment comes the letter to Pergamum. Let us learn who the author is, who are the recipients, the commendation, the correction, and the promise given to the church of Pergamum. [youtube id="JXFe2gPMVPU"] The post Pergamum: The Church That Tolerated False Teachers first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="1LjeA3fnCLU"] The post Smyrna: The Church Of Impending Martyrdom first appeared on The Bridge.

The church of Ephesus left its first love. In the message from Jesus to this church, there is a warning for all of us. [youtube id="OerovyJcB2I"] The post Ephesus: The Church That Left Its First Love first appeared on The Bridge.

In continuation of Revelation chapter 1 we see John write to suffering Christians encouraging them. John writes a salutation, a doxology, a prophecy and a designation. Join us to learn the answer! [youtube id="BFM5wvr8YXI"] The post Encouragement To Suffering Christians first appeared on The Bridge.

This is an introduction to one of the most talked about books in the Bible: Revelation. In this sermon four questions will be discussed: 1. What kind of literature is Revelation? 2. What are the four major ways Revelation has been interpreted? 3. How was the Revelation communicated to John? 4. Who is promised a special blessing? Tune in to find the answer! [youtube id="uw1swromJMo"] The post The Book of Revelation: the Prologue first appeared on The Bridge.

This Easter Sunday we will go over what John saw, heard, and did when he had a vision of Christ. [youtube id="-Q9-L1Xyfho"] The post John’s Vision Of The Risen Christ first appeared on The Bridge.

Here in Chapter 14 of the book of Revelation we see a group of people numbered at 144,000 and see where they are and what they do. They are a picture of what we await in heaven. [youtube id="550uVeNHu7Q"] The post The 144,000 In Glory first appeared on The Bridge.

Christians need to be heavenly minded to be able to worship God. A heavenly minded believer will: 1. Wash their robes in the blood of the Lamb. 2. Look forward to heaven. 3. Learn about worship from the angels. [youtube id="jd7xZ2k5YH4"] The post The Glory of Heaven first appeared on The Bridge.

Those who stand and escape the wrath of God are those who worship Christ. Those who have a mark from God are branded by God. Those who have the mark of the beast belong to Satan. God knows His own and protects them. [youtube id="PsESXaZutj8"] The post The Heavenly Cry of the Redeemed first appeared on The Bridge.

In this chapter we see all of heaven worshipping Jesus Christ for shedding His blood and purchasing them for God. [youtube id="gQUvnqEhiE0"] The post Worthy Is The Lamb first appeared on The Bridge.

There is no attribute of God that is repeated thrice other than the word: Holy. God’s holiness is the pinnacle of who He is and the reason why the Christian worships. [youtube id="zHErvWQ2WlM"] The post A Vision of the Throne Part 2 first appeared on The Bridge.

In this message we begin a series of sermons on the worship in heaven we read of in the book of Revelation. God on the throne is the entrancing focus of all heavenly worship! [youtube id="-pIXWdxzWCs"] The post A Vision of the Throne Part 1 first appeared on The Bridge.

We can learn a great deal from apostle Paul when it comes to sharing our faith. From this passage we learn we must have an earnest desire for the salvation of others, we need to look for common ground, and we need to point people away from religion to Christ Himself. [youtube id="kDfDNNyI6T4"] The post Sharing Your Faith first appeared on The Bridge.

Time is precious! How will we invest it in 2024? Let’s seek ways to love God and people? [youtube id="28DF5l7xYW0"] The post A New Year’s Exhortation for 2024 first appeared on The Bridge.

The very first Christmas sermon was delivered by an angel to some shepherds on a dark night outside of Bethlehem in the open air. Their message was one of good news of great joy. May it still have the same effect in our lives today! [youtube id="4r9-uUdc6Vw"] The post The First Christmas Sermon first appeared on The Bridge.

There are seven words that describe the glory of Christ and His gospel: Jesus- Immanuel- save- from- sins- His- people. In this Christmas mediation we took the time to ponder the words of the angel to Joseph concerning the birth of Jesus Christ. [youtube id="CCC0jUkqcGo"] The post She Will Bear A Son first appeared on The Bridge.

Three dominant principles emerge from Acts 21:1-14: 1. The Importance of Making Christian Fellowship Priority 2. The Importance of Not Breaking Fellowship Over Secondary Disagreements 3. The Importance of Following Your Biblical Convictions Even When it is Painful [youtube id="5Ox_QjjGFV0"] The post Paul Sets His Face To Go To Jerusalem first appeared on The Bridge.

Paul exhorts the Ephesian Elders to live for eternity by pursuing the Word of God, a life of Sanctification, and Faithful Stewardship. [youtube id="hX-8-zyXE94"] The post Living In Light Of Eternity first appeared on The Bridge.

The duty of the elders is to guard their own life, feed, lead, and protect the flock. [youtube id="wbH-5z1HfpA"] The post Paul Charges The Elders To Shepherd The Flock first appeared on The Bridge.

Paul told the Ephesian Elders that he was committed to accepting his sufferings, fulfilling his ministry, and declaring the whole purpose of God. May we follow his example his example in these things! [youtube id="ThTLGy5OFoA"] The post Commitment To Do The Will Of God first appeared on The Bridge.

The Apostle Paul reviewed his ministry among the Ephesian Elders to give them an example of how they should minister to God, the church, and the lost. Let's learn from his example! [youtube id="vPM4cOl8Ido"] The post Our Ministry to God, the Church, and the Lost first appeared on The Bridge.

What were first century church meetings like? When did they meet? Where did they meet? Why did they meet? What happened when they met? Find out in this message? [youtube id="EWBhwH2cCi4"] The post What Was A First Century Church Meeting Like? first appeared on The Bridge.

In this message we see the revival that Jesus brought to the city of Ephesus as He triumphed over Satan’s strongholds! [youtube id="YBmpQI531ew"] The post Jesus Triumphs Over Satan’s Stronghold first appeared on The Bridge.

When Paul was low in spirits and considering stopping his ministry in Corinth, the Lord Jesus appeared to him in a vision and encouraged him. We can find strength in His encouraging promises today. [youtube id="/SAG-q8ozxeM"] The post Jesus Encourages Paul first appeared on The Bridge.

When the apostle Paul preached to the intellectual Gentiles in Athens, he used a completely different approach from his usual method of preaching to the Jews. In this message we explore his approach and how he gave them eight great truths about God. [youtube id="p2uaR04E_5U"] The post Paul’s Sermon on Mars Hill first appeared on The Bridge.

Biographical Sketch of George Whitfield [youtube id="d328HqfqPg4"] The post Biographical Sketch of George Whitfield first appeared on The Bridge.

The world has been turned upside down by the Fall. God wants to use us to turn it right side up. Learn from the apostle Paul how we can do that. [youtube id="9JSXKRAF2vU"] The post Men That Turn The World Right Side Up first appeared on The Bridge.

In Acts 16 we find 3 trophies of grace: Lydia, the demonized slave girl, and the jailer. Can you identify with one of them? All of them show us the wonder of God's sovereign grace! [youtube id="8la0tQ26lW0"] The post 3 Trophies of Grace first appeared on The Bridge.

How should Christians handle it when they have disagreements with one another? In this message we seek to glean helpful information from the story of Paul and Barnabas' sharp disagreement. [youtube id="iDspobgeLks"] The post When Christians Disagree first appeared on The Bridge.

The early church had a difficult time sorting out where circumcision and obedience to the Mosaic law fit into their newfound faith in Jesus Christ. In Acts 15 we find them debating and hashing this out, until the Spirit made them of one mind on the matter. [youtube id="3wK-14kTJYI"] The post Grace Alone, Through Faith Alone! first appeared on The Bridge.

Paul and Barnabas were disciple-makers extraordinaire! In this message we notice their Passion, Persistence, Humility, and Love as they set about making disciples. May we follow in their footsteps. [youtube id="2meSBFXeVhA"] The post 4 Marks Of An Effective Disciple-Maker first appeared on The Bridge.

In Acts 13 we can discover 4 different missional practices the apostle Paul used when he was sent out on his first missionary journey. Let's see if we can apply them to our own lives as well. [youtube id="zr3dYhTJ4tk"] The post Missional Practices For The Church Today first appeared on The Bridge.

In this message we take a look at the missionary encounter on the island of Cyprus with a false prophet and the proconsul. God grants the victory! [youtube id="lR6iKgX9xy8"] The post The Gospel Comes To Cyprus! first appeared on The Bridge.

The church in Antioch was led by an amazing team – amazing in their diversity and in their devotion. [youtube id="rDfliCo37T4"] The post The Antioch Five first appeared on The Bridge.

At the beginning of Acts 12, James is dead, Peter is imprisoned, and Herod is growing in popularity. At the end of the chapter Peter is free, Herod is dead, and the word of God is multiplying. Let's make sure that we are fully submitted to God, because it is utter folly to fight against God. [youtube id="h4ESz3gr6eI"] The post The Folly Of Fighting God first appeared on The Bridge.

Biographical Sketch of Amy Carmichael [youtube id="CNsE5Gf71C8"] The post Biographical Sketch of Amy Carmichael first appeared on The Bridge.

For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them. Ephesians 2:8-10 NASB [youtube id="FAB-g-auqgI"] The post God’s Masterpiece first appeared on The Bridge.

To me, the very least of all saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unfathomable riches of Christ, and to enlighten all people as to what the plan of the mystery is which for ages has been hidden in God, who created all things; Ephesians 3:8-9 https://youtu.be/hj-GtpRS5MU The post Paul’s Calling into the Mystery of Gospel first appeared on The Bridge.

In this study, we explore the amazing move of God in the City of Antioch, the first fully integrated church of Jew and Gentile in the history of the church. In this church, we see people serving according to their spiritual gift, and the result was amazing! May we go and do likewise. [youtube id="8PZPXRWvbLM"] The post The Amazing Grace of God in Antioch first appeared on The Bridge.

The conversion of Cornelius tells us that Religion Can't Save, that God Takes the Initiative, that We Must Invite All, and that Racism is Sin. [youtube id="W8LGbSDAzfw"] The post Gentiles Cleansed By Faith first appeared on The Bridge.

Today Don Fueling shares with us an exhortation to tell the Good News! https://youtu.be/U6Ex-GAWbAg The post Good News Reminders first appeared on The Bridge.

The dramatic conversion of Saul, gives us insight into what the Lord does when He converts anyone. The longsuffering, revealing, and subduing work of Christ are manifest in any person He saves.[youtube id="F9ADUEvcSJk"] The post Conquered By Christ: Part 1 first appeared on The Bridge.

We have the incredible privilege of partnering with God in reaching the lost. Phillip, the Evangelist, shows us how it's done in the story of his witness to the Ethiopian eunuch. [youtube id="RCIr57Yxt2g"] The post Partnering With God In Reaching The Lost first appeared on The Bridge.

There was a beautiful covenant between the Father and the Son. The Son promised to render Himself as a guilt offering. The Father promised He would raise Him from the dead, and bring about 5 benefits to the Son on behalf of His people. [youtube id="hfZ68fnxMbg"] The post The Fruits Of Christ’s Resurrection first appeared on The Bridge.

Simon the magician is a good example of a false convert. He believed Philip's message, was baptized, and continued on with Philip, but there were some things in his life that indicated he never became a true believer. This teaching urges all of us to test ourselves to see whether Jesus Christ is in us! [youtube id="Us8vRmrQcYc"] The post Marks Of A False Convert first appeared on The Bridge.

Evil men may rage at God and His Church, but the Lord is able to bring His good purposes to pass, in spite of their enmity. See how the Lord did this through the great persecution of Saul in Jerusalem. [youtube id="JdW5V3S_2dM"] The post The Triumph of God Over Evil first appeared on The Bridge.