The Bridge Community Church Sermons: Recent Episodes
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James chapter 2 Don't forget SOAP S - Scripture O - Observation A - Application P - Prayer
Believe it or not ... the bodily resurrection of Jesus is the most significant event in human history - not to mention, YOURS
JOY is discovered by resting in Jesus, waiting for HOPE to be fulfilled.
John 15:11-13 Romans 8:18-25 Luke 1:45 - Blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her from the Lord.
True JOY is POWERFUL when discovered in Jesus, and demonstrated in the midst of life's pain.
The JOY of Jesus' COMING must be PERSONAL, which is only discovered through INTIMACY with him.
Loving Jesus, Serving Jesus, & Sharing Jesus will eventually lead to giving to Him as well.
Though my life constantly changes, God's purpose for me never does. It is simply to know Him and love Him.
Title: When Family Doesn’t Feel Like Family
Text: Colossians 1: 15-23
Why does this happen ?
- Our family is made up of imperfect people.
- We are in a spiritual battle.
- Life is hard—and with Jesus…life is still hard!
Remember this truth: Jesus holds this family together! v.16 – He created all things v. 17—He holds all things together v.20—He reconciles all things through his blood
In Acts 2 and 4, we see a clear picture of the incredible transformation that takes place in a believer's life--and being part of a church family is clearly essential. Whereas sin leads to independence and self-centeredness, salvation leads to radical interdependence and Christ-centeredness.
Our relationship with God is personal... but it was never meant to be private.
To love God is to love God's people
We Are Family... Our Family is Growing
Family is where you are NEEDED and KNOWN
Family is where you can BELONG before you BELIEVE
Family is where LOVE trumps everything... ALWAYS!
Family is where you are NEEDED and KNOWN
Family is where you can BELONG before you BELIEVE
Family is where LOVE trumps everything... ALWAYS!
Our Family is Growing
Col. 1:16 1 Cor. 9:19
COME AS YOU ARE - PT. 2
1) You can do NOTHING to be accepted. 2) Jesus's actions give me the opportunity to be accepted. 3) My acceptance determines my behavior. 4) Even when I fail, by the Spirit I am FOREVER put of God's family.
What does it mean to become "Living Proof of a Loving God to a Watching World?"
What does LOVE look like?
1 Co. 13:1-18