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- The Perfection of the Priesthood of Christ · 44 minChrist's Priesthood is perfect in comparison with the Levitical priesthood, because it enables believers to be able to draw near to God. Are we taking advantage of that…
- Jesus Christ – Our High Priest After The Order Of Melchizedek · 54 minThe King-Priest Melchizedek is the key to understanding why Christ's priesthood is greater than the Levitical priesthood, and consequently it would be foolish to leave Christ to…
- The Absolute Certainty of Our Eternal Hope · 42 minThe Lord has given us His promise and a solemn oath of our eternal hope laid up for us in heaven. We don't have to live in fear and doubt, but can trust He will surely bring it…
- The Point of No Return · 47 minWhat in the world does Hebrews 6:4-9 mean? In this message Pastor Brian surveys the 4 major interpretations of this passage and gives the pros and cons of each - the Free Grace…
- The Danger of Spiritual Stagnation · 47 minSometimes believers through lethargy can get stuck in spiritual infancy and never grow or mature. This can be extremely dangerous, and needs to be overcome as soon as possible…
- Christ and the Church as a Pattern for Marriage · 27 minThe union between Christ and His church is the pattern for all human marriages. Is your marriage reflecting the relationship between Christ and His church? [youtube…
- The Mercy of Jesus · 42 minWhen he heard that it was Jesus the Nazarene, he began to cry out and say, 'Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me! Mark 10:47 [youtube id="9BxnJ1jc2UM"] The post The Mercy of…
- From Shadow To Substance: Aaron to Christ · 59 minJesus Christ is the fulfilment of the Old Testament Jewish high priest in his Work, Sympathy, and Appointment. [youtube id="ttm8eUgLAnE"] The post From Shadow To Substance: Aaron…
- Jesus Our High Priest · 43 minIt is amazing to consider that the Creator of the universe suffers with us as our Great High Priest! Not only that, but He welcomes us to the throne of grace where He grants…
- Entering God’s Rest · 45 minGod’s rest is available to us. It is resting from our works to rely upon Christ’s work alone. But we must fear coming short of it, and be diligent to enter it! If we don’t enter…
- Hold Fast! · 54 minIn this message, we see the command to “Hold Fast” to our confidence in Christ until the end. We learn from the example of the Jews who were prevented from entering God’s Rest…
- Why Did Jesus Become A Man? Pt. 3 · 55 minJesus became a man to become a merciful and faithful high priest and to help us in our battle against temptation. In this message we learn what Christ has done for us as our high…
- Why Did Jesus Become A Man? Pt. 2 · 53 minJesus became a man in order to bring many sons to glory and deliver His people from Satan and the fear of death! [youtube id="eRUS-28u_U4"] The post Why Did Jesus Become A Man?…
- Why Did Jesus Become A Man? Pt. 1 · 46 minWhy did Jesus become a man? This passage teaches us that it was to enable His people to rule and reign in the world to come. [youtube id="Xbl8EKkg03s"] The post Why Did Jesus…
- Paying Attention To The Gospel · 47 minIf we neglect the gospel we may drift away, and how will we escape if we neglect so great a salvation? Rather, we must pay more careful attention to the gospel of Christ and find…
- The Disastrous Danger of Denying Christ – and the Greater Grace of Christ · 1 h 2 minJoin us, as guest speaker, Stanley Soman teaches from Matthew 26 on Peter’s three denials of Jesus, showing how quickly fear of people can overwhelm even strong faith. The…
- Jesus: Much Better than the Angels · 52 minThe theme of the book of Hebrews is the Superiority of Christ. The author begins by showing the superiority of Christ over the angels, by highlighting the glory of Christ as the…
- The Book Of Hebrews – An Overview · 52 minIn this message we get an overview of the entire book of Hebrews, and then an in depth look at 7 aspects of the glory of Jesus Christ in Hebrews 1:1-3. [youtube…
- The Fruits Of Christ’s Resurrection · 48 minIsaiah prophesied 700 years before Jesus came into the world of the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow. In this message we meditate on Isaiah 53 to see what Isaiah…
- How Can I Keep From Being Devoured By A Wolf? · 45 minSadly, we live in a world where there are a lot of wolves in sheep's clothing. These wolves want to devour the sheep rather than serve and love them. How can we keep from being…
- The Temple Of God · 41 minGod’s not just calling us to read His Word—He’s inviting us to see Jesus in it until His life comes alive within us. The same holy presence that once filled the tabernacle now…
- The Ordinary Into The Exquisite · 33 minIs there a limit to what you’ll do for God? Are you willing to obey whatever He says to see your miracle? Just like the waiter who filled the jars at Jesus’ command, we can trust…
- 5 Final Exhortations · 56 minIn the Epilogue of the book of Revelation, Pastor Brian pulls out 5 Final Exhortations: 1. We Must Be Constantly Ready for Christ's Return 2. We Must Understand that Much of…
- What Will The New Earth Be Like? – Part 3 · 48 minIn our final study on the New Earth from Revelation 21 and 22, we see how it will be characterized by Glory, Love, Enrichment of the Nations and Service. Heaven will never be…
- When in Distress Remember God’s Works · 51 minA meditation on Psalm 77. [youtube id="SkkF3j-iqCU"] The post When in Distress Remember God’s Works first appeared on The Bridge.
- What Will The New Earth Be Like? – Pt. 2 · 41 minIn this message, Pastor Brian continues to show what the New Earth will be like according to Revelation 21 and 22. It will be characterized by Joy, Life, and Holiness! [youtube…
- What Will The New Earth Be Like? – Pt. 1 · 45 minWe begin a short mini-series on life on the New Earth today. In this message we look at the first three characteristics of the New Earth: Renewal, Intimacy, and Worship. The…
- The Judgment of the Great Day · 45 minGod has fixed a day in which He will judge the world. In this message, Pastor Brian expounds Revelation 20:11-15 to consider the Judge, the Dead, the Books, and the Judgment of…
- Seek God and Be Satisfied · 36 minMy soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness, And my mouth shall praise You with joyful lips. Psalm 63:5 [youtube id="fR-3VlqcO98"] The post Seek God and Be…
- The Binding of Satan · 46 minIn this vision we see that Satan has been bound in terms of being able to deceive the nations like he did before Christ came into the world. Since Christ's first coming, the…
- The Glorious Return of Jesus Christ · 40 minIn Revelation 19, John is given an awesome and terrifying vision of the majesty of Christ in His second coming to destroy His enemies. [youtube id="GPb4dvOVsKQ"] The post The…
- The Other Side Of Living Righteously Part 2 · 47 minIf I give all I possess to the poor and give my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing. 1 Corinthians 13:3 [youtube id="doUH-xhVqRM"] The post…
- The Other Side Of Living Righteously · 52 minLiving righteously isn’t just avoiding sin—it means obeying God and actively serving others. [youtube id="mfXwQOiCT7M"] The post The Other Side Of Living Righteously first…
- The Marriage Supper Of The Lamb · 52 minWhat is the marriage supper of the Lamb and when does it take place? In this message, Pastor Brian seeks help from the parable of Jesus in Mt. 22:1-14 to provide answers to this…
- The Lament of Earth and the Joy of Heaven · 49 minIn Revelation 18 and 19:1-6 we see how different people react to the destruction of Babylon, which Pastor Brian believes to represent Jerusalem. The Earth (kings, merchants, and…
- The Judgment of the Great Harlot · 1 h 2 minIn this chapter the Lord shows us a full description of the great harlot and a history of the beast on whom she rides. In this message Pastor Brian identifies the great harlot as…
- The Great Harlot · 1 h 4 minWho is Babylon, the Great Harlot of Revelation 17 & 18? That is precisely the question we seek to answer in this teaching. After surveying the popular opinions on the matter…
- Submission and Love: God’s Design for Marriage · 35 minHow are Christian husbands and wives to relate to one another Biblically? In this message, Brian expounds 1 Peter 3:1-7 to show the wife's responsibility to submit, even if the…
- The 7 Bowls of the Wrath of God · 59 minIn this message we consider the 7 bowls of wrath that are poured out from the Preterist perspective, as God's judgments upon the apostate nation of Israel. [youtube…
- The Reaping of the Harvest and the Grapes of Wrath · 53 minRevelation 14 describes the eternal destiny of all people in unforgettable imagery. Those who receive the gospel will enter the Kingdom of Christ with its eternal rest and…
- The Sword of the Spirit · 50 minThe last installment of the book of Ephesians. Join us as we discuss the sword of the spirit and how to use to it defend against the enemy. [youtube id="lO4GsGVemhY"] The post…
- The Vindication of Jesus in the Resurrection · 53 minJesus claimed to be Messiah and the Son of God, and the religious leaders rejected these claims and crucified him. God raised him from the dead, and by doing so, declared that…
- The Helmet of Salvation · 1 h 3 minSalvation isn’t just what happened—it’s what’s happening and what’s coming. God’s rescue covers your past, secures your present, and promises your future. The enemy fires darts…
- The Foundation for a Godly Marriage: Love and Respect · 37 minThis morning’s message is from Ephesians 5:22–33, where Paul teaches about the roles of husbands and wives in marriage. Marriage is more than a relationship between two people…
- The False Prophet · 58 minSatan mimics God. God is a holy trinity - the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Satan has formed an unholy trinity - The dragon, the beast, and the false prophet. In today's…
- The Beast and the Battle for Worship · 44 minWhat does Satan use to make war on and persecute the church? He uses two different Beasts. In Revelation 13:1-10, we see Satan summon the first Beast from the Sea. This Beast is…
- The Woman, the Child, and the Dragon · 57 minChrist has conquered Satan and has cast him out of heaven where he was the accuser of the brethren. In this message we discuss the three aspects of the Christian's ability to…
- The Kingdom of the World Becomes the Kingdom of Christ · 49 minWhen the 7th angel sounds the last trumpet, Christ returns, the dead are raised, all are judged, and the kingdom of this world becomes the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ!…
- The Shield of Faith – Pt 2 · 42 minIn this sermon, we continue looking at the Shield of Faith from Ephesians 6:16, reminding us that spiritual battles aren’t won by human strength but through God’s power. Brother…
- The Shield of Faith · 46 minFaith isn’t just belief—it’s our shield against the enemy’s attacks. Paul’s words remind us that a strong relationship with Christ empowers us to stand firm, even in the fiercest…
