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What do healthy church relationships look like? We get a wonderful example of healthy spiritual relationships in Philippians 1:1-8. Here we are encouraged to be thankful for one another, pray for one another, be confident of God's work in one another, and have a godly affection for one another. [youtube id="0nrJ3Wcqi1g"] The post Healthy Church Relationships first appeared on The Bridge.

And He gave some as apostles, some as prophets, some as evangelists, some as pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the building up of the body of Christ; until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a mature man, to the measure of the stature which belongs to the fullness of Christ. Ephesians 4:11-13 [youtube id="HVFn2bUmnXw"] The post The Purpose of Spiritual Gifts first appeared on The Bridge.

But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ’s gift. Ephesians 4:7 [youtube id="c-3WHkb6uBE"] The post Spiritual Gifts first appeared on The Bridge.

We conclude our series on the Attributes of God today with a study on the glory of God. God's glory is the sum of all of His perfections put on display. God is committed to His glory above all things. See how that might affect your life and your prayers in this message. [youtube id="yllVzRpTXWo"] The post The Glory Of God first appeared on The Bridge.

For He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. Colossians 1:13-14 [youtube id="vqrB357vfzE"] The post Freedom In Christ first appeared on The Bridge.

God's truth has been revealed, it is absolute, infallible, immutable, and sufficient. Join us in this message as we point out what our response should be to God's glorious truth.[youtube id="VbIBmyZU4Y4"] The post The Truth Of God first appeared on The Bridge.

God is good! We all say it. We all believe it. But just how is God good, and how should we react when it doesn't feel like He is good? Join us as we study this perfection of God! [youtube id="Bwfd5K5AHiU"] The post The Goodness of God first appeared on The Bridge.

Of all of the attributes of God, the wrath of God is the one we are most uncomfortable with. In this message we explore why that is, and why this truth is so vitally important. [youtube id="uK5KZF2M34k"] The post The Wrath of God first appeared on The Bridge.

The justice of God is one of God's perfections. Find out why Christians can be glad and take heart in His justice, and why non-Christians can only tremble in this message.[youtube id="IZcw_PyxgL0"] The post The Justice of God first appeared on The Bridge.

In this message we explore the mercy and grace of God. Mercy is not getting what you deserve; grace is getting what you don't deserve. We are objects of God's free and sovereign mercy and grace! Hallelujah! [youtube id="preKF3kWXg0"] The post The Mercy and Grace of God first appeared on The Bridge.

If the ultimate determining factor in whether a person comes to Christ is the sovereign will of God, then a whole host of objections and questions need to be answered. In this message, Pastor Brian seeks to answer some of the most common objections to the sovereignty of God in salvation. [youtube id="sNWH9eXEGVw"] The post Objections to the Sovereignty of God in Salvation first appeared on The Bridge.

There are two schools of thought concerning how sinners are saved. Some believe that the ultimate determiner of whether one person is saved or not comes down to the exercise of their will. The other school of thought believes that it comes down to the exercise of God's will. Which position is right? See what Jesus taught concerning this in John 6:35-45. [youtube id="3S9M3dMG6T4"] The post The Sovereignty of God in Salvation first appeared on The Bridge.

God is sovereign - He possesses absolute freedom to do as He pleases, and has absolute control over the actions of all of His creatures. In this message we explore God's sovereignty in creation and in providence. I think it will surprise you as to what the Bible says that God decrees shall take place. [youtube id="IlFwNNUC6Go"] The post The Sovereignty of God In Creation and Providence first appeared on The Bridge.

Join us as Justin Fowler talks about the two attributes of God that are vital to the Christian faith: mercy and grace. [youtube id="t4X5qq6tDCo"] The post The Mercy and Grace of God first appeared on The Bridge.

The love of God is deep and profound. In this message we look at 7 different Biblical facets of God's love. The covenant love of God for His people is powerful and amazing! [youtube id="2lVEcODm6PE"] The post The Love of God first appeared on The Bridge.

The Bible boldly states that our God is a Jealous God. It even tells us that His name is Jealous. What exactly does that mean? What are the implications for the Christian? Listen in! [youtube id="tfXKc3C1CYs"] The post The Jealousy of God first appeared on The Bridge.

God will do all that He says He will do. That is the bedrock of God's faithfulness. Because He is faithful, He will keep His promises, fulfill His threats, preserve His people, discipline His people, and help His people in temptation. [youtube id="y7RkE85oVOY"] The post The Faithfulness of God first appeared on The Bridge.

The holiness of God is the attribute that is most prominent of all of them. It is the only attribute that is repeated three times by the angels in the throne room. So, what is it, and how will it effect us when we get a true glimpse of it? That is what we are exploring in this message. [youtube id="UT7prh-SCV4"] The post The Holiness Of God first appeared on The Bridge.

Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, being diligent to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Ephesians 4:1-3 [youtube id="yfKgzi4uLnU"] The post Christian Unity: Christian Culture v. Cancel Culture first appeared on The Bridge.

In this message we look at the Power of God as seen in Creation, Preservation, Christ, Believers, and Unbelievers. Let us look and tremble! [youtube id="lK3c6uSPZKo"] The post The Power of God first appeared on The Bridge.

What does God know? It is mind boggling when you take time to consider the limitless knowledge of God! [youtube id="KicWXUvi1VQ"] The post The Knowledge of God first appeared on The Bridge.

Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen. [youtube id="pX6Kp3q-p9A"] The post Paul’s Doxology first appeared on The Bridge.

may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled to all the fullness of God. Ephesians 3:18-19 [youtube id="WjrR18nAAV0"] The post Growing in Understanding of the Love of Christ Part 2 first appeared on The Bridge.

The Bible teaches that all of God is present all the time everywhere. That's what the doctrine of God's Omnipresence means. So, what does that mean for us practically? That's the question Brian seeks to answer in this teaching. [youtube id="o2fIhfqTCL0"] The post The Omnipresence of God first appeared on The Bridge.

[powerpress] Biographical Sketch of Amy Carmichael                               ______________________________ © The Bridge Permissions: You are permitted and encouraged to reproduce and distribute this material in any format provided that you do not alter the wording in any way and do not charge... Read more » The post Biographical Sketch of Amy Carmichael first appeared on The Bridge.

The immutability of God means that He does no change, either in His person or His purposes. This means we can trust Him and fully commit our lives to Him. [youtube id="nwfXrP81Vxs"] The post The Immutability of God first appeared on The Bridge.

"so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; and that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled to all the fullness of God." Ephesians 3:17-19 [youtube id="aYr9txkCMs8"] The post Growing in the Understanding of Love of Christ first appeared on The Bridge.

"so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; and that you, being rooted and grounded in love" Ephesians 3:17 [youtube id="otYj8_clKPQ"] The post Being Rooted in Love first appeared on The Bridge.

The true and living God is one in being and three in person. A mystery? Yes! A contradiction? No. He has eternally existed in the three distinct persons of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Each of those distinct persons is God, and yet there is only one God." [youtube id="iJWbI-ptHEs"] The post The Tri-Unity of God first appeared on The Bridge.

The true and living God is the uncaused Cause of all things. He has always existed and always existed because it is His nature to be. He is eternal and is in need of nothing. The post The Self-Existence of God first appeared on The Bridge.

"For this reason I bend my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name, that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner self, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; and that you, being rooted and grounded in love," Ephesians 3:14-17 [youtube id="Zc5y04OUxag"] The post Paul’s Prayer Part 2 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; so that the multifaceted wisdom of God might now be made known through the church to the rulers and the authorities in the heavenly places." Ephesians 3:8-10 [youtube id="hphJZVDTSLY"] The post Paul’s Prayer Part 1 first appeared on The Bridge.

The highest priority for the Christian is to experience and enjoy communion with God. Let's all make that our goal for 2021. [youtube id="3cInOINCb8g"] The post Communion With God first appeared on The Bridge.

so that the multifaceted wisdom of God might now be made known through the church to the rulers and the authorities in the heavenly places. This was in accordance with the eternal purpose which He carried out in Christ Jesus our Lord, Ephesians 3:10-11 [youtube id="1emUV_IN8nk"] The post The Purpose of the Mystery of the Gospel 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 [youtube id="hj-GtpRS5MU"] The post Paul’s Calling into the Mystery of the Gospel first appeared on The Bridge.

The Book of Romans is all about the gospel. Paul concludes the book with a mighty crescendo as he summarizes again the main elements of the gospel and shows how it all brings glory to God. [youtube id="ezs0YqCvku0"] The post The Ultimate Goal of the Gospel – The Glory of God! first appeared on The Bridge.

How should the church respond to false teachers? The apostle Paul tells us in this chapter what the false teachers do, why they do it, and how we must respond to them.[youtube id="2alFvMM_nNA"] The post When False Teachers Infiltrate The Church first appeared on The Bridge.

Do not lie to one another, since you stripped off the old self with its evil practices, and have put on the new self, which is being renewed to a true knowledge according to the image of the One who created it— a renewal in which there is no distinction between Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, and free, but Christ is all, and in all. Colossians 3:9-11 [youtube id="D-J3eagOWYg"] The post Living In Unity In A Time Of Cultural Disunity first appeared on The Bridge.

What are we to make of Romans 16 and all these greetings? Surprisingly, there is a lot of wonderful spiritual truth tucked away here. We will be introduced to a whole bunch of heaven's unsung heroes. And they are not much different from you or me! [youtube id="upFmtLgljoU"] The post Greetings To Some Unsung Heroes first appeared on The Bridge.

"But now in Christ Jesus you who formerly were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. For He Himself is our peace, who made both groups into one and broke down the barrier of the dividing wall, by abolishing in His flesh the enmity, which is the Law of commandments contained in ordinances, so that in Himself He might make the two into one new man, thus establishing peace, and might reconcile them both in one body to God through the cross, by it having put to death the enmity. And He came and preached peace to you who were far away, and peace to those who were near" Ephesians 2:13-17 [youtube id="TEqEzN0yB5g"] The post The Forgotten Victory of the Cross: How the Gospel Sets the Dinner Table and Brings Unity Among the Nations first appeared on The Bridge.

"But now in Christ Jesus you who formerly were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. For He Himself is our peace, who made both groups into one and broke down the barrier of the dividing wall, by abolishing in His flesh the enmity, which is the Law of commandments contained in ordinances, so that in Himself He might make the two into one new man, thus establishing peace" Ephesians 2:13-15 [youtube id="TdwCN2VQ1UI"] The post Our Unity In Christ first appeared on The Bridge.

As a minister of Christ Jesus, Paul sought the unreached, labored for the peace of the church, expected God to use him, and coveted the prayers of God's people. There are many gold nuggets in Romans 15:20-33 that each Christian can apply to their own life and ministry. [youtube id="lFhIJagFRd8"] The post A Minister of Christ Jesus, Part 2 first appeared on The Bridge.

Paul was a minister of Christ Jesus. In Romans 15:14-33 we see 7 character traits of a minister of Christ. Every Christian is a servant of Christ, so there is much in this passage that we can apply to our lives, whether or not we are a pastor, missionary or elder of a church, or just an ordinary Christian. [youtube id="lkj9f_GzhMg"] The post A Minister of Christ Jesus, Part 1 first appeared on The Bridge.

We are called to accept one another, because Christ has accepted us. He accepted the Jews by confirming the promises given to the fathers. He accepted the Gentiles by bestowing saving mercy upon them. And He did it all that they (and we) may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit! [youtube id="bWofdQNA2uo"] The post In Him Shall The Gentiles Hope first appeared on The Bridge.

Therefore remember that formerly you, the Gentiles in the flesh, who are called “Uncircumcision” by the so-called “Circumcision,” which is performed in the flesh by human hands— remember that you were at that time separate from Christ, excluded from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world. Ephesians 2:11-12 [youtube id="AObYHX8sQIM"] The post Remember Your Former Life Before Christ 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.

How should we live with other Christians when we disagree over secondary issues? Paul exhorts those strong in faith to give up their Christian liberty to eat and drink certain things when it may hinder another believer in his walk with the Lord. Our aim is to accept one another, build up one another, and please one another. [youtube id="dXNfP1d6Tts"] The post Love Limits Liberty first appeared on The Bridge.

In every church there will be Christians who hold different convictions from each other on non-essential gray areas. It is very easy for one believer to despise or judge another under these circumstances. In this passage, the apostle Paul shows us why we should not judge or despise one another in these situations. [youtube id="3IJEvUg4zKs"] The post How To Live With Christians With Different Convictions first appeared on The Bridge.

But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in our transgressions, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up with Him, and seated us with Him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, so that in the ages to come He might show the surpassing riches of His grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. Ephesians 2:4-7 [youtube id="WsR3kEdqabg"] The post The Mercy of God and the Jesus Treatment, Part 2 first appeared on The Bridge.

But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in our transgressions, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up with Him, and seated us with Him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, so that in the ages to come He might show the surpassing riches of His grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. Ephesians 2:4-7 [youtube id="zqkxb2lVgTM"] The post The Mercy of God and the Jesus Treatment first appeared on The Bridge.