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[youtube id="oZWykLCpEhc"] The outer court of the Tabernacle consisted of two objects: a bronze altar, and a bronze laver. The altar depicts the atoning work of Jesus Christ at the cross, and the laver the daily work of the Word to bring us to confession of sin and repentance. The post Christ – Our Tabernacle (The Altar and Laver) first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="mCVfHePFVBs"] The Tabernacle in the Old Testament is a wonderful picture of Jesus Christ! Today we see how privileged we are as believer-priests, and are challenged to take full advantage of those spiritual privileges. The post Christ – Our Tabernacle: Part 1 first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="qJFJWREBJNI"] The post Blessed Are Those Who Hunger And Thirst For Righteousness first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="PkZVoLB3cu8"] The post Blessed Are The Meek, For They Shall Inherit The Earth first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="XZ_ExkZZKbo"] The post Blessed Are Those Who Mourn, For They Shall Be Comforted first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="odOyUimBAW4"] The post Christianity 101 – Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="znB0c_mwXS0"] Just as Moses was the mediator of the Old Covenant, so too Christ is the mediator of the New Covenant. In this message Pastor Brian outlines the similarities and differences between the Old Covenant and the New Covenant, and shows why the New Covenant is based on better promises. The post Christ – The Mediator Of A Better Covenant first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="CNs9RfUtPHw"] What is an Elder? Who makes a person an Elder? What are the duties of an Elder? What are the supports of an Elder? Find out as Pastor Brian preaches from Acts 20:28-32 before Jerome is officially appointed to the Eldership at The Bridge Church. The post Shepherd The Church Of God first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="dD9MBbJ8M_Y"] In this message Brian and Jerome tag team preach through Colossians 3:1-3. Brian shows the theology of what is true about the believer in Christ - he has died and risen with Christ. Jerome shows how we are to live out that truth in our day to day lives. The post Died And Risen With Christ first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="0ilA-L1zw1Y"] When Moses was commanded by God to smite the Rock to bring forth streams of water for the thirsty Israelites, God was enacting a divine drama. He was illustrating the truth that Christ, our Rock, would be smitten by God on the cross to bring forth the Holy Spirit, who is the rivers of the water of life! The post Christ – The Smitten Rock first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="0oRVYMHJnOM"] Does the bible have anything to say about sadness and depression or is it silent to this issue? In our study of psalm 42, we will encounter a severely depressed person. We will also discuss the cause of his depression and get some battle tested encouragements for winning the fight. So grab your bibles and strap up. Let's win this fight against sadness and depression. The post Fighting The Battle Against Sadness and Depression first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="sDVs9dJSlK8"] The manna God rained from heaven to feed the children of Israel for 40 years is a picture of Jesus Christ, the true bread from heaven. We need to gather the manna of the Word early every day to have strength to journey to heaven and fight our spiritual enemies. The post Christ – Our Bread From Heaven first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="eylRF5V8qNY"] Have you ever had needs and desires that hoped would be fulfilled in someone or something, and were greatly disappointed? Welcome to Marah! We have all been there. Pastor Brian shows how the story of the Israelites at Marah is fulfilled in our lives in many different ways. We need to stop looking to people or things to fulfill us, and find our fulfillment in Christ alone. The post Christ – The One Who Sweetens Our Bitter Waters first appeared on The Bridge.

We apologize, but due to technical difficulty, the video of the sermon wasn’t recorded. In Exodus 14, God set a trap for Pharaoh and the Egyptians and He used the Israelites as bait. But why? To demonstrate His power, spread His fame, and reveal His glory. Take a look at the God-centered God with us! The post Christ – The God-Glorifying God first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="4LffCFyq8cs"] What is the objective of the Gospel? Is it heaven? Is it new life? Why did Jesus die on a cross, what did it accomplish and how does it affect the way we live our lives? God is the objective of the Gospel. The post God Is The Gospel first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="MkSR47Y4Wpo"] There is a motivation behind every decision in life, from the food that we eat to the clothes that we wear. But what should be our motivation to live holy lives unto God? The Apostle Peter helps us to answer this question in 1 Peter 2:9. The post Motivations For Living A Holy Life Onto God first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="gneLEqYy2wg"] God is the Master Artist. He is at work to produce beautiful works of art. Our soul is the canvas, the paint is His grace, the paintbrush is faith, the painting is a life of good works, and the art gallery where the artist displays his works of art is heaven. The post The Master Artist first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="sgU1WkIVdIk"] Just as God led the children of Israel from Egypt into the Promised Land by a pillar of cloud and fire, so too Jesus Christ leads us to heaven by His Word and Spirit! The post Christ – The Pillar of Cloud and Fire first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="KcTyhTlJq90"] The Old Testament Passover was merely a faint picture of the glorious reality that Christ has shed His blood for us so that God would "pass over" us in judgment and bestow His sovereign mercy upon us! The post Christ – Our Passover first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="ZQUHipc_PUM"] God reveals His sacred Name in Exodus 3:14, which gives us insight into His nature and attributes. Because He is "I Am", He is there, He is eternal, He is omnipotent, and He is immutable. Not only does the Name "I Am" apply to God the Father, but also to Jesus Christ! The post Christ – The Great I Am first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="lW7Ozs0x90c"] The Old Testament is a picture book to help us learn about God and His redemptive plan. In the opening chapters of the book of Exodus, we learn of our bondage to sin and Satan, and God's mighty plan to save us through Christ our Redeemer! The post Christ – Our Redeemer! first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="IurYH4IuCtE"] It is that time of year again, what time, time to make New Year's resolutions, time to start the year afresh. If you are making resolution for the new year or setting goals in general, there is one thing that should be at the top of your list every year: To know Him, Christ Jesus. The post The Eternal Resolution; Every Day Is New Years first appeared on The Bridge.

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[youtube id="qrI-OpuhDlI"] And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us" -- in 9 words, the apostle John has captured the Identity, Incarnation, and Mission of the Word. Jesus Christ is to be praised and worshiped as God's Son, made flesh, to bring us to God! The post The Word Made Flesh first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="AhRPnLZxDVE"] Those who have first learned about God's sovereign grace, are often confused, and have many questions. Pastor Brian takes time in this message to try to answer eight commonly asked questions about the doctrines of grace. The post Questions About God’s Sovereign Grace first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="poraWY_Kb_E"] Can a true Christian lose his salvation? In this message, Pastor Brian gives 12 Biblical reasons why a born again believer is eternally secure. The post Divine Preservation first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="kfNj1oflmxo"] What is your calling? What is your purpose? For some, this is a very difficult question to answer and for others, they have know their calling from childhood. In today's study of the book of Nehemiah, we will see how Nehemiah received his calling and the steps that lead up to it. The post Rebuild The City first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="6ORWCnEp8Ko"] If man is totally depraved, how will he ever be saved? The answer is His invincible grace. In this message, Pastor Brian shows that the Bible describes God's grace in salvation as Him drawing, calling, quickening, and regenerating. God's call comes to us with almighty power, and changes the heart so that we answer His call. The post Invincible Grace first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="vjV6l2iWET8"] For whom did Christ die? There have been two completely different schools of thought on that issue. One view is that Christ died for every person who has ever lived. The other view is that Christ died for the elect alone. In this message Pastor Brian seeks to harmonize all of the Biblical data on the death of Christ into a view with this motto: "Christ died for all men, especially for the elect." The post Particular Atonement first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="I-Ggyk3LIk8"] In Ephesians 1:3-6, the apostle Paul lifts up the doctrine of unconditional election, and gives us glimpses of it from 9 different perspectives. In this message we look at those 9 perspectives, and then see how the Bible itself tells us how to apply this doctrine to our lives. The post Unconditional Election – Part 2 first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="A5dLy7M_EGY"] Unconditional Election is the act of God in which He has chosen certain individuals to eternal life, not because of any foreseen faith or repentance, but merely because of His own sovereign good pleasure. The apostle Paul traces out this doctrine in Romans 9, and it leaves us speechless and humbled in the dust! The post Unconditional Election first appeared on The Bridge.

It is said that God loves us but what type of love is this? Is it the same love that a person has for their spouse, children, parents or even favorite hobby? Or could God's love be much deeper than that, beyond our understanding and to the point that we could say that God is deeply in love with me or even crazy in love with me? Let's examine the scriptures to see what we find. [youtube id="_aODFGldjbo"] The post Crazy Love first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="rFXa53VyYa0"] What is the sinner's true condition as taught in the Bible? The sinner is dead in trespasses and sins, controlled by the world, controlled by the devil, controlled by his flesh, and under the wrath of God. Pretty bleak picture, isn't it?! The good news is that God is greater than our sin, and can breathe His life into dead sinners! The post Total Inability first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="iMcvQpl10xA"] In this final expository sermon in the Gospel of Luke, we examine Jesus' final instructions to His disciples. In it we see the necessity laid upon our Savior, the Sinner, and the Saint. The post The Risen Lord’s Final Instructions first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="wpRX-g5G4iE"] When Jesus appeared to the two disciples on the road to Emmaus, He explained to them how all of the Old Testament Scripture pointed to Him. In all our reading of the Old Testament, let's make sure we don't miss Jesus! The post Burning Hearts! first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="1ifJUzRuD2c"] How do I know that God loves me, not generally but individually and specifically? The Apostle Paul helps us to answer this question in Romans 5:5. The post How Do I Know That God Loves Me Individually And Specifically? first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="lNKEFFc5RJ0"] Christianity stands or falls with the truth of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Destroy the resurrection, and you have destroyed the Christian faith. In this message, Pastor Brian gives rational reasons to defend the truth of the resurrection of Christ, and then shows the massive implications of that resurrection. The post Christ Is Risen! first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="u7AJdrYEr6s"] The death of Jesus Christ was truly extraordinary! In this message we explore three signs that attended Christ's death, and four different responses of people to Christ's death. May God help us to make the right response to the cross of Christ. The post The Extraordinary Death of Christ first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="58qOv6h-nys"] Why should a believer formally commit himself to a church? In this message, Pastor Brian gives us six reasons. The post 6 Reasons You Should Become A Member Of A Church first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="C5u29JbdEJM"] The two thieves that died on the right and left side of Jesus, represent all of humanity. Either we see Jesus for who He really is, repent, believe, and confess Him before others, or we die in our sins. Which one do you identify with? The post Three Crosses On A Hillside first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="BQbbKMzLOdE"] It is more glorious than the Super Bowl, World Series and all major concerts or activities and millions of Christians participate in this event every Sunday. What is this event called.........The Lord's Supper. The post The Glory of the New Covenant in the Lord’s Supper first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="LACgAN46slE"] In the story of Barabbas, we see a beautiful picture of the gospel. We are all Barabbas! He was guilty and deserved death, but received life. Christ was righteous and deserved life, but took death. Come, marvel at your Savior and worship Him! The post Barabbas – A Portrait Of Us All first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="4JZI0fAafes"] Missionaries from Bibles For Asia visit the Bridge and share about their Bible distribution work in Asia and the work that God is doing there. The post Bibles For Asia At The Bridge Church first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="yb0cs9phcn4"] How did Peter go from confessing, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God!" to saying, "Woman, I do not know Him!"? In this message we see Peter's downhill slide into sin. The five links in Peter's backsliding are Spiritual Pride, Self-Confidence, Satanic Attack, Spiritual Laziness, and Dead Works. The post Peter’s Downhill Slide Into Sin first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="eUbHAvE98u8"] Extreme poverty in third world countries, oppression, protesting in the streets, gender equality and racism. How should a Christian respond to the tumultuous times of this generation? The post Radical Compassion first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="MIvgbIkAk1w"] In the garden of Gethsemane, Jesus shrank back in horror from drinking the cup, and asked His Father to remove it from Him. What was in that cup that He had to drink? Here we tread on ground that no mortal man can fully fathom, but we do our best to understand what our salvation cost our Savior. The post The Horrors of Drinking The Cup first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="B8mdDmzBmI8"] Do you realize how much you owe to the intercession of Jesus Christ on your behalf? In this message we discover how crucial it is that we have a great High Priest who intercedes for us at the right hand of God. Hallelujah! What a Savior! The post “But I Have Prayed For You” first appeared on The Bridge.

[youtube id="YtuUtewT6_Q"] How is true greatness measured? The world has one standard for measuring greatness, but God has an entirely different one! The way up in His kingdom, is the way down. The post Who Does God Regard As The Greatest? first appeared on The Bridge.