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We are living on the edge of eternity, so how ought we to live? We need to lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the Lord Jesus Christ! [youtube id="WoSbPXUQqno"] The post Living On The Edge Of Eternity first appeared on The Bridge.

Love is of the utmost importance in the Christian life. It is a debt that we will never pay off, and it fulfills God's Law. We must appropriate the power of the Spirit in order to love our neighbor as ourselves. [youtube id="WUJZDw_HFBg"] The post The Preeminence of Love first appeared on The Bridge.

Among them we too all formerly lived in the lusts of our flesh, indulging the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, even as the rest. Ephesians 2:3 [youtube id="eayNDvYBa2w"] The post We All Formerly Lived In The Lusts Of Our Flesh first appeared on The Bridge.

And you were dead in your trespasses and sins, in which you formerly walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, of the spirit that is now working in the sons of disobedience. Ephesians 2:1-2 [youtube id="EJqRKtUBR-g"] The post A Stroll Down Memory Lane: Life Before Christ and the Power of God first appeared on The Bridge.

And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” [youtube id="xjjVbjC1QM8"] The post The Mission of the Church first appeared on The Bridge.

There has been so much opposition to governmental authority in our country in recent weeks. But, what does the Scripture have to say about how the Christian should relate to government? Paul deals with that exact subject in our text - Romans 13:1-7. [youtube id="XzOyzXEuTHE"] The post Submit To Governing Authorities first appeared on The Bridge.

We are called to love the church and the world. We are to love the saints by displaying sympathy and humility. We are to love all of God's children without partiality. We are to love our enemies by refusing to retaliate against them and purposing to do good to them. [youtube id="857BnBtSupU"] The post How to Love Saints and Enemies first appeared on The Bridge.

How should a Christians respond to the civil unrest and Black Lives Matter protest and what do these events have to do with God’s grace? [youtube id="P4kUUGoCJwE"] The post Black Lives Matter, Civil Unrest and the African American Experience in America – A Christian Response first appeared on The Bridge.

Paul’s last prayer petition in Ephesians chapter 1 is one of power………..literally! The Apostle’s prayer for the Ephesians is that the eyes of their heart would be enlightened to know the power of God directed toward them. Do you know the power of God directed toward you? [youtube id="9DoPn1-yacA"] The post If You Only Knew – The Power of God in the Life of a Christian first appeared on The Bridge.

Through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God. But just how can we persevere in tribulations? We do it by rejoicing in hope, and being devoted to prayer. [youtube id="SoOIN2vlSkE"] The post How To Persevere In Tribulation first appeared on The Bridge.

All believers have been given spiritual gifts. Paul describes them and urges us to put them to use to serve His church. [youtube id="Ic3OV3a_7rs"] The post Exercising Your Spiritual Gifts in The Body first appeared on The Bridge.

The coronavirus has quickly filled people the world over with fear and anxiety. However, this crisis has also provided Christians with unique opportunities to do good and to glorify God. [youtube id="8T-AowUCiMY"] The post The Opportunities God Is Giving Us Through The Coronavirus first appeared on The Bridge.

For as we share abundantly in Christ's sufferings, so through Christ we share abundantly in comfort too. If we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation; and if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which you experience when you patiently endure the same sufferings that we suffer. 2 Corinthians 1:5-6 [youtube id="3y0XginTY78"] The post Encouragement to not be Fearful During the Pandemic first appeared on The Bridge.

In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will, so that we who were the first to hope in Christ might be to the praise of his glory. In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory. Ephesians 1:11-14 [youtube id="wPEimtDJVNw"] The post Our Inheritance in the Lord first appeared on The Bridge.

What is the gift of prophecy? Is it still available today? If so, how should it be exercised? These are the questions Pastor Brian seeks to answer in this message. [youtube id="jyUKNEcykZw"] The post The Gift Of Prophecy first appeared on The Bridge.

How does the Christian with a renewed mind put pride to death? Pastor Brian seeks to answer that question as he expounds Romans 12:3 at The Bridge. [youtube id="aP_zVa5RQ_c"] The post How the Renewed Mind Kills Pride first appeared on The Bridge.

In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ as a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth. Ephesians 1:7-10 [youtube id="aLarE_kz8U0"] The post The Mystery of God’s Will first appeared on The Bridge.

In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, Ephesians 1:7 [youtube id="iH2mAnbkKeo"] The post Redemption first appeared on The Bridge.

We all want to experience spiritual transformation, but how does it take place? Join us as we meditate on Romans 12:2 and see the crucial role that renewing our minds plays in this transformation. [youtube id="VUFyeK27asc"] The post How To Experience Spiritual Transformation first appeared on The Bridge.

In light of God's incredible mercies, how should the believer respond? Paul tells us in Romans 12:1, it is by presenting our bodies to Him to be used to do His will and bring Him glory! [youtube id="EBlx2sUqoeM"] The post Dedicate Yourselves to God! first appeared on The Bridge.

He predestined us to adoption as sons through Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the kind intention of His will, to the praise of the glory of His grace, which He freely bestowed on us in the Beloved. Ephesians 1:5-6 [youtube id="XmUGHlFirP8"] The post Predestined for Adoption first appeared on The Bridge.

The apostle Paul winds up his doctrinal section of Romans by extolling God's riches, and wisdom and knowledge. Here we see logic on fire, truth and passion united in a God-centered vision of all things. [youtube id="DyGEbgpLYPk"] The post The Greatness Of God first appeared on The Bridge.

Pastor Brian shows how a Christian should use their time wisely. [youtube id="ad0K3FKR7zU"] The post The Christian’s Use of Time first appeared on The Bridge.

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and blameless before Him. Ephesians 1:3-4 We apologize, the beginning of the sermon wasn’t recorded. [youtube id="sFJtA43lIus"] The post Holy and Blameless Before The Father first appeared on The Bridge.

even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. Ephesians 1:4 [youtube id="qzS42dRSzIA"] The post The Spiritual Blessing Of Sanctification first appeared on The Bridge.

What does Paul mean when he says, "so all Israel will be saved?" There is a great deal of disagreement and controversy over the correct interpretation of that statement in Romans 11:26. In order to understand Paul's teaching in Romans 11, we need to answer 2 questions: 1) who is "all Israel"?; and 2) when will "all Israel" be saved? [youtube id="StYgCqH77TI"] The post All Israel Will be Saved first appeared on The Bridge.

Because the Jewish people by and large rejected Christ and the gospel in the first century, has God rejected them? No, God has a remnant according to the election of grace. [youtube id="CM3ilzKl2xs"] The post The Chosen Jewish Remnant first appeared on The Bridge.

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ Ephesians 1:3 [youtube id="4kB8DhHXIQs"] The post Spiritual Richness In Christ first appeared on The Bridge.

"To the saints who are in Ephesus, and are faithful in Christ Jesus" Ephesians 1:1 [youtube id="csDSXzhAuYU"] The post The Christian’s Identity first appeared on The Bridge.

Join us as Dave Wagner goes through what makes a false prophet and what are the markings of a true prophet of the Lord! [youtube id="sjSo1vvOvbI"] The post The Portrait of a True Prophet first appeared on The Bridge.

Why is Israel lost? Is she to blame? The apostle Paul declares that she heard the gospel, understood the gospel, but refused the gospel, so she is culpable in the matter. [youtube id="CuccD8gA-4Y"] The post Israel Has No Excuse first appeared on The Bridge.

What must a person do to be saved? Paul, with Israel in mind, answers that question. Israel was pursuing righteousness by works, and would not subject themselves to God's righteousness. Paul teaches that people must abandon that approach, and instead pursue it by faith: faith in what Christ has accomplished, faith in the risen Lord, faith from the heart, and faith that expresses itself in confession. [youtube id="JGAr_Foz2cQ"] The post How Do Sinners Receive Salvation? first appeared on The Bridge.

What isn't Israel saved? That was the question people were asking in Paul's day. Paul's first answer is in Romans 9:6-29 - God has not included all physical descendants of Abraham in the True Israel. Rather, He has sovereignly chose some, but not all. His next answer, is because of Israel's failure. Israel sought righteousness by works, stumbled over Jesus Christ, had a zeal for God that was not according to knowledge, and refused to submit to God's righteousness. Oh, may we not repeat Israel's mistakes![youtube id="yXnklmKUzq8"] The post Why Isn’t Israel Saved? first appeared on The Bridge.

How does God go about forming the True Israel? By calling Gentiles, and preserving a Jewish remnant. The implications for God's people are staggering: We are the People of God! We are Beloved! We are sons of the Living God! God is saving a remnant and preserving a posterity! All glory to His Name![youtube id="b3aDX93i51w"] The post God’s Way of Forming His True Israel first appeared on The Bridge.

And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. And all who believed were together and had all things in common. And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved. Acts 2:42-47 [youtube id="k3NVEOashzA"] The post Hallmarks Of A Great Church first appeared on The Bridge.

Is God unjust to Condemn those He hardens? That's the question posed in Romans 9:19. In the next five verses the apostle Paul answers that question, but in a way you might not expect. Man has no right to question God's actions, and God has every right to do whatever He wants with His creation. [youtube id="5V_nQmMw3uw"] The post Is God Unjust to Judge Those He Hardened? first appeared on The Bridge.

Sing to the Lord a new song; Sing to the Lord, all the earth. Psalm 96:1 [youtube id="ULkrPhaaWa8"] The post The Reason Why We Sing first appeared on The Bridge.

Is God unjust to choose some and not others? That's the burning question that Paul's teaching on unconditional election in Romans 9:6-13 has elicited. If not, why not? And why was Pharaoh's heart hardened? Find out in this message. [youtube id="HLDbobtde9c"] The post Is God Unjust To Choose Some And Not Others? first appeared on The Bridge.

Why does one person come to Christ, while another does not? The apostle Paul answers that question in Romans 9:6-13, as he shows how God sovereignly included Isaac and Jacob in the true Israel, while He passed over Ishmael and Esau, by including them in His purpose, His choice, and His call. [youtube id="-OEjjyIivRw"] The post Unconditional Election first appeared on The Bridge.

Paul's heart was broken and in deep pain as he contemplated the terrible situation Israel was in, having rejected God's Son and Messiah. [youtube id="k4RgNdxkw9s"] The post Israel Accursed! first appeared on The Bridge.

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. Colossians 3:16 [youtube id="KLgBb1G2oNU"] The post Praise first appeared on The Bridge.

God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.” John 4:24 [youtube id="Xp4T0FxzlFM"] The post Worship first appeared on The Bridge.

Join us as Pastor Jerome Wade goes through what it was like to think and live as a first century Jew in order to better understand some of the language and expressions of the Bible. [youtube id="HXFvmjRenx8"] The post Understanding Hebrew Thought in the Bible first appeared on The Bridge.

Paul brings the 8th chapter of Romans to a great crescendo, as he challenges anyone or anything in all of God's universe to separate a child of God from His love. Nothing can! [youtube id="n6rhK_oqYoY"] The post Who Will Separate Us From The Love Of Christ? first appeared on The Bridge.

If God is for us, who is against us? The answer is that no one or nothing can successfully stand against a true child of God, because the Lord has an invincible love toward him that nothing can stop. [youtube id="GKZbsw37mHk"] The post If God Is For Us, Who Is Against Us? first appeared on The Bridge.

The believer's security is rooted in an unbreakable Golden Chain of Salvation with five links: Foreknowledge - Predestination - Calling - Justification - Glorification. [youtube id="uF0hC0QCYZU"] The post The Golden Chain Of Salvation first appeared on The Bridge.

Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself unless it abides in the vine, so neither can you unless you abide in Me. I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing. John 15:4-5 [youtube id="szefYxnxBaA"] The post The Foundations Of A Joyful Life: Bearing Fruit For God first appeared on The Bridge.

Then the Lord said, “You had compassion on the plant for which you did not work and which you did not cause to grow, which came up overnight and perished overnight. “Should I not have compassion on Nineveh, the great city in which there are more than 120,000 persons who do not know the difference between their right and left hand, as well as many animals?” [youtube id="01ur9XJ6kX0"] The post The Rebuke of Jonah first appeared on The Bridge.

Romans 8:28 is the Christian's Greatest Promise! What can possibly be better than knowing that every single thing that the Lord brings or allows into our lives is going to work for our good?! If we really believe this promise, it will radically change our lives! [youtube id="oDlpYVt9m00"] The post The Christian’s Greatest Promise first appeared on The Bridge.

One of the most wonderful blessings in the Christian life, but one that we seldom think about or thank God for, is the intercession of the Holy Spirit. He overrules our wrongly directed prayers, and intercedes for us according to the will of God! [youtube id="gdeC5W3ire0"] The post The Intercession Of The Spirit first appeared on The Bridge.