theBridge Community Church

Be An Encourager

Romans 1:8 - Let me say first that I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith in him is being talked about all over the world. 1. The Power of Our Words 2. How to Give a Compliment  3. How to Receive a Compliment

The Gospel Realities

Romans 16:26 - But now as the prophets foretold and as the eternal God has commanded, this message is made known to all Gentiles everywhere, so that they too might believe and obey him. Romans 1:6-7 - And you are included among those Gentiles who have been called to belong to Jesus Christ. 7 I am writing to all of you in Rome who are loved by God and are called to be his own holy people. May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace. The Gospel Realities 1. A New Master  2. A New Identity 3. A New Mission  4. Grace and Peace

Who God sent us

Romans 1:2-5 the gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures regarding his Son, who as to his earthly life was a descendant of David, and who through the Spirit of holiness was appointed the Son of God in power by his resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord. Through him we received grace and apostleship to call all the Gentiles to the obedience that comes from faith for his name’s sake.

His Kingdom Comes

- The Holy Spirit is the King's Presence [John 14:15-18, 26; Acts 2:1] - The Holy Spirit is the King's Power [Acts 1:8, 2:1-8] Sin divides while the Holy Spirit unites. - The Holy Spirit Changes How We Live [Galatians 5:22-23, Acts 2:12-13]

Right Attitudes, Part II

Romans 1:1 - Attitude #1: A slave (doulos) of the Christ Jesus - Attitude #2: Called (kletos) to be an apostle/minister Romans 1:6, Romans 1:7, Romans 14:7-8, Matthew 28:19-20, Luke 19:10, Luke 9:23 - Attitude #3: Set apart (aphoridzo) for the Gospel of God Galatians 1:15, Isaiah 49:1, Jeremiah 1:4-5, Genesis 3:15, Acts 13:3, Romans 8:28 So what does that mean for us? Where do we go? - Start with surrender.  - Make space to hear his voice.  - Find your Antioch.