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"Your kingdom come. Your will be done, On earth as it is in heaven." [youtube id="jR4DNx2a2Hg"] The post Your Will Be Done first appeared on The Bridge.

"Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me, and whoever loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. And whoever does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me. Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it." [youtube id="sE08-ia-PXM"] The post To Be A Christian, First You Must Lose first appeared on The Bridge.

The Jews had 2 false hopes of heaven - their knowledge of the Law, and the rite of circumcision. We must be very careful to base our hope of eternal life on the only thing that will never fail us - Jesus Christ! [youtube id="lXKGcqlbMFA"] The post The Jew’s False Hope Of Heaven first appeared on The Bridge.

"Your kingdom come. Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven." [youtube id="edPKgGClzmY"] The post Thy Kingdom Come first appeared on The Bridge.

“Pray, then, in this way: ‘Our Father who is in heaven, hallowed be Your name." [youtube id="Qx09OEON-VM"] The post Hallowed Be Thy Name first appeared on The Bridge.

The Judgment of God will be according to our deeds, impartial, and will expose the things hidden in darkness. It is an fearful and awesome thing to consider standing before the living God to give an account of our lives! [youtube id="TXLm42mpqZo"] The post The Judgment Of God – Part 2 first appeared on The Bridge.

The Judgment of God will be just, inescapable, severe to the unrepentant, and usher us into an everlasting joy or misery! [youtube id="x0CxL4nU1vc"] The post The Judgment Of God – Part 1 first appeared on The Bridge.

“And when you are praying, do not use meaningless repetition as the Gentiles do, for they suppose that they will be heard for their many words. So do not be like them; for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him." [youtube id="mn_d8mCpuFk"] The post Prayer Basics, Part 1 first appeared on The Bridge.

But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. [youtube id="8aJG8EVZvUM"] The post The Attitude Of The Heart When Praying first appeared on The Bridge.

But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. [youtube id="Wz7GHtVCcVA"] The post The Intention Of The Heart When Giving first appeared on The Bridge.

God is exercising His wrath in the world today. But how? What are the results of God's present wrath? Pastor Brian teaches that God exercises His wrath by giving people over to their own desires. People have exchanged God for someone or something else. God, in wrath, lets them have it! [youtube id="Hj7oWM2Ex60"] The post The Results Of God’s Wrath first appeared on The Bridge.

Why is God's wrath against the Gentiles? Paul tells us in this passage it is because people knew the truth about God, suppressed the truth about God, refused to honor God, and chose idols over God. [youtube id="Ssi3MfWMvGQ"] The post The Reasons For God’s Wrath first appeared on The Bridge.

The destination of the Christian life is the resurrection from the dead. But what is the path that leads to that destination? Paul says it is knowing the Person, Power, Pain, and Purpose of Christ. [youtube id="ZBcFBp6NmoY"] The post The Path That Leads To The Resurrection first appeared on The Bridge.

Modern American Christianity does its best to avoid the doctrine of the wrath of God, but the Scripture speaks of it everywhere. In this message Pastor Brian seeks to open up this truth, and shows the Source, Timing, and Objects of the wrath of God. [youtube id="c4O5fHc7zw0"] The post The Wrath Of God first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="xTCWNzKtJTg"] The post No Exemptions, Love Your Enemies first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="NWoWRcNaoIE"] The post Going The Extra Mile By Giving The Shirt Off Your Back first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="PMjCWkFSUfM"] The Gospel is the theme of the entire Book of Romans. Paul was not ashamed of it because it releases the power of God and reveals the righteousness of God. Listen in and hear about the glorious gospel of Jesus Christ! The post Not Ashamed Of The Gospel first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="c5JkClBpubg"] The post Turn The Other Cheek first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="LsmeMiAWk2U"] The post Say What You Mean And Mean What You Say first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="vE1dvxknhbc"] Paul opens up his heart and tells the Romans about his thanksgivings, prayers, longings, and obligations. In his comments we have a great example for our own lives. The post A Glimpse Into The Heart Of Paul first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="gK9W6K83lBY"] The Christian's identity is bound up in these two words: "called" and "beloved." The believer has received a special, sovereign call, and is the recipient of eternal, sovereign, almighty love from God! The post Called and Loved by God first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="BhbOezr2Nd0"] The opening verses of the book of Romans reveal Paul and the Gospel he preached. Paul was a servant and apostle of Christ, set apart for God's gospel. The gospel concerned Jesus, in His human and divine natures, and as the One who bestows grace for ministry upon His church. God gives grace to every child of God to serve Him and others. The post Paul and the Gospel first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="I0KaNVE2PdA"] In this sermon, Pastor Brian gives an overview of the whole book of Romans, so that we will all know where we are headed in the months to come as we slow way down and meditate on each paragraph. The Book of Romans is about the Gospel. It shows us: 1. The Desperate Need of the Gospel (1:18 - 3:20) 2. The Divine Solution of the Gospel (3:21 - 4:25) 3. The Transforming Power of the Gospel (5:1 - 8:17) 4. The Ultimate Glory of the Gospel (8:18-27) 5. The Sovereign Application of the Gospel (8:28 - 9:29) 6. The Gracious Invitation of the Gospel (9:30 - 10:21) 7. The Inclusive Plan of the Gospel (11:1-36) 8. The Practical Outworking of the Gospel (12:1 - 15:13) The post A Birds Eye View of the Book of Romans first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="A1jr9U0at0E"] Fortifying Your Marriage Through Heart Purification The post Fortifying Your Marriage Through Heart Purification first appeared on The Bridge.

We apologize, but the video of this sermon was not recorded. "I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus." Philippians 3:14 The post The Purpose Of Our Lives – Aim And Vision first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="I7NULanM-rI"] Paul's prayer for the Ephesians was that they would be strengthened by the Spirit of God in their inner person, that Christ would dwell in their hearts through faith, and that they would be rooted and grounded in love, understanding the greatness of the love of God for them and be filled with all the fullness of Christ. This is a good prayer for us to pray over one another about the coming year. The post New Year’s Prayer first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="7EYTHct8tz8"] The Heart Of Simeon's Joy: Christmas Every Day The post The Heart Of Simeon’s Joy: Christmas Every Day first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="EA7gQk63zmE"] We often tend to minimize the seriousness of the sin of covetousness, but Scripture is clear that it is deadly to our souls. In this message, we look at the Nature, Gravity, and Cure for Covetousness. The post Putting Covetousness To Death first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="n-QSiJn4oiY"] As believers, how can we overcome anger in our lives? In this message Pastor Brian seeks to give helpful and practical suggestions to deal a death blow to sinful anger. The post Putting Anger To Death first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="B_tMcvEdyEg"] One of the greatest problems in the church today is the problem of lust. In this message we answer 3 questions: How Sweeping is Lust? How Serious is Lust? How Can We Slay Lust? This message was given to give believers weapons and tools to put lust to death in their lives. The post Putting Lust To Death first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="otuUkdJadr8"] What is the sin of gluttony? What does the Bible say about it? How can we know if we are engaging in gluttony? Most importantly, how can we overcome it? We tackle these questions and more in this message. The post Putting Gluttony To Death first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="WQktNF7QhZE"] Laziness is sin that the Christian must learn to put to death. In this message Pastor Brian shows the rebellion of laziness, the range of laziness, the results of laziness, and finally the remedy of laziness. The post Putting Laziness To Death first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="qZCJ1YVlkEg"] "You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable to judgment.’ But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment; whoever insults his brother will be liable to the council; and whoever says, ‘You fool!’ will be liable to the hell of fire." The post The Authority Of Jesus Pt 2 and Dealing With Anger first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="RP1w11TfAH8"] In Jesus' day, the scribes and pharisees were seen by the people as the authorities on the scriptures. They explained the scriptures by quoting past teachers and commentaries. However, Jesus spoke about the scriptures with his own authority. Jesus is God in the flesh, and he taught with the authority of God himself. The post The Authority of Jesus first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="MlDrMeMgm5M"] Matthew 5:17-20 NASB “Do not think that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish but to fulfill. For truly I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or stroke shall pass from the Law until all is accomplished. Whoever then annuls one of the least of these commandments, and teaches others to do the same, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever keeps and teaches them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. “For I say to you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven." The post A Call To Greatness first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="zcVlVOHB-MY"] What does it mean to be the salt and light of the world? It means that as Christians, we have a new identity from Jesus. Jesus was the true light of the world, and he glorified the Father by his obedience and good works. By association with him, he gives us that same identity, and also empowers us by his Spirit to glorify God in the world through good deeds and holiness. The post Who Are You? first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="hhoiEGlFisw"] Patience is enduring discomfort without complaint. God is a God of patience, and He has called His people to manifest patience. In this message, Pastor Brian shows how we can put impatience to death through faith in God's attributes of sovereignty and goodness. The post Putting Impatience To Death first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="EBigt_KsbnE"] All of us, at one time or another, must deal with despondency. We need to know how to fight it when it rises up. In this message we learn how the Psalmist and Jesus fought despondency in their life. The post Putting Despondency To Death first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="18g-AsIT-LA"] Worry is a result of sinful unbelief, and needs to be put to death by faith in the promises of God. In this message, Pastor Brian examines Jesus' teaching Matthew 6:25-34 and reveals 6 reasons Jesus gives for putting worry to death. The post Putting Worry To Death first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="fk49x_xg4ko"] Pride is turning from God to find satisfaction in self. Learn about this insidious sin and how to put it to death in this message. The post Putting Pride To Death first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="9mgcPMlgk7o"] How do we put sin to death? Do we just use the power of willpower? Do we work hard at obeying the Law? No, we put sin to death by believing the promises that God in Christ is better than the promises of sin! It is the expulsive power of a new affection! The post How To Put Sin To Death first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="Mg7GOzeP0v0"] What is at stake in putting sin to death? Everything! Actually our eternal destiny is at stake. Either we put sin to death and show that we are living according to the Spirit and inherit eternal life, or we live according to the flesh, and show that we are unregenerate, and perish forever in hell. The post What Is At Stake In Putting Sin To Death? first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="a7fBXshDnHQ"] What is the root of sin? Where do all our evil thoughts, words, and actions stem from? What is beneath our sin? In this message Pastor Brian seeks to show from Romans 1:18-32 that preferring something or someone to God is the root of sin. The post The Root and Essence of Sin first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="tYhFsepIVXo"] Christ is all in all! Listen in to see how Jesus is the fulfillment of the Old Testament High Priest, the Scapegoat, The Slaughtered Goat, and the Mercy Seat. The post Christ – The High Priest, Scapegoat, and Mercy Seat first appeared on The Bridge.

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[youtube id="aULwQNYeOsg"] Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you. The post Persecuted For Righteousness first appeared on The Bridge.

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[youtube id="lsoheJtjjWM"] Christ is the Table of Showbread. He is our Bread from heaven which satisfies the longings of our soul, and God has called us to feast upon His Son and enjoy fellowship with Him regularly. The post Christ – The Table of Showbread first appeared on The Bridge.