The Bridge Church

Jesus The Teacher- Matthew 5: 1-12, 7Jesus didn't teach religion, He revealed the Kingdom of God.1.) Jesus Teaches A Different Value System- Mat 5:32.) Jesus Confronts Surface Religion- Mat 5:21-223.) Jesus Calls People to True Obedience- Mat 7:24Jesus isn't just a teacher to admire- He is a King to Obey.

Jesus the Great Encourager: John 14John 14:1 " Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me."1.) Jesus Encourages Troubled Hearts2.) Jesus Encourages Us With Eternal Hope3.) Jesus Encourages Us With His PresenceBecause of Jesus, My heart will not live in fear, My future is secure in Christ, I will never walk alone.

Who is Jesus Really?Matthew 16: 13-16Beyond Religion, Tradition, and Culture1.) The world has opinions about Jesus.2.) Jesus is the son of the Living God.3.) Your answer determines your eternity.Who do you say that I am?

Jesus the miracle worker- Claiming the stormMark 4: 35-411.) The storm is not a surprise- It's an appointment.2.) Jesus doesn't negotiate with storms- He commands them3.) The real miracle isn't the calm- It's the faithThe same Jesus who slept through the storm is the same Jesus who's about to speak to yours.

The Almond Tree- Luke 24: 1-6When God speaks life, Death cannot hold it's Ground.1.) The season when everything looks dead.2.) The moment life awakens.3.) Resurrection changes everything.Because JESUS rose:* Sin is defeated* Death is conquered* Humanity has hopeMy PAST can be forgiven.My LIFE can be changed.My Future can be secure.JESUS IS ALIVE!

The Olive Tree-Pressed but ProducingLuke 22:39-441.) The place of pressure2.) The prayer of surrender3.) Oil flows from the pressSometimes God allows PRESSURE in our lives because, He is producing something POWERFUL in us.

The Sycamore Tree- The Power of a Changed Life.Luke 19: 1-101. A man desperate to see Jesus- Luke 19: 2-32. He climbed what others wouldn't- Luke 19:43. Jesus sees what others ignore- Luke 19:54. A real encounter produces real change- Luke 19:8When someone truly encounters JESUS, their life cannot stay the SAME.

The Fig Tree- The Danger of Empty ReligionMark 11:12-14, 20-21God is not looking for LEAVES- He is looking for FRUIT.1. The Deception of leaves without fruit- Mark 11:13, James 2:172. The Danger of Religious Performance- Mark 11:17, Matthew 23:273. God Desires Fruitful Lives- Galatians 5:22, John 15:5Stay connected to JESUS daily.Allow God to change your heart.Let your faith affect your actions.

When holding on is the key to your breakthrough.Ruth 1:14-181. Holding on is a choice, Not a feeling- Ruth 1:162. What you hold on to determines where you end up- Ruth 2:123. Holding on will cost something- Hebrews 10:234. God rewards those who hold on- Galatians 6:9

Luke 10:191- Authority is given by Jesus, Not earned by us.2-Authority operates through the name of Jesus.3-Binding and Loosing enforces kingdom rule.4-Authority must be used and exercised.

The Obedience Key- James 1:21-24In the kingdom of God, Obedience is the hinge that allows blessings to open.1- Blessing follow Obedience, Not promises alone.2- Some Obedience is still Disobedience.3- Obedience is proof of my Love for Jesus.A door cannot open without a Hinge.

Worship: Access Into the Presence of The King.Matthew 16:15-191- Worship is how we enter God's presence.Psalm 100:42- Worship is about surrender Not sound.Romans 12:13- Worship changes atmospheres and breaks chains.Acts 16:25-264- Worship shifts our hearts to the kingdom.Matthew 6:21

Matthew 6:10 "Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven."1.) Prayer is kingdom authorization- Not religious routine. Matthew 16:192.) Prayer aligns earth with heaven- Matthew 6:9-103.) Persistent prayer opens closed doors- Luke 18:14.) Effective prayer flows from a right relationship with God- James 5:16

1.) Faith is required in the kingdom - Hebrews 11:62.) Faith comes from the word of God - Romans 10:173.) Faith is released through words & action - Mark 11:234.) Faith walks by trusting, not by seeing - 2 Corinthians 5:7This week, I will* Replace fear with faith* Spend time in God's word daily* Take one step of faith in obedience

The Key of Repentance Week 2.- Matthew 4:17Point 1: Repentance is a change of mind that leads to a change of direction. (Acts 3:19)Point 2: Repentance and surrender always go together. (Luke 9:23)Point 3: Repentance and surrender open the door to refreshing, not condemnation. (Acts 3:19)

Take a listen to week one of our New Year's Series, "Kingdom Keys".