In Portland as it is in Heaven. All teachings are available to stream and download at bridgetown.church.
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In Portland as it is in Heaven. All teachings are available to stream and download at bridgetown.church.
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The teachings of Jesus lead us to a better, fuller life. This was true in the ancient world where Jesus first taught, and it’s still true today. But what does it mean to actually practice the way of Jesus in today’s complex, secular world? In this podcast by Practicing the Way, John Mark Comer responds to that important question through his teachings at Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon. Join us as John Mark provides practical insight on how you can be with Jesus, become like Him and do ...
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Our Vision Is Jesus Our Mission Is People Our Cause Is Love Listen to Messages from Bridgetown Church with Casey Kendall. For more information about Bridgetown, please visit www.bridgetownchurch.us
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The podcast that helps you reconstruct while you deconstruct so you don't self-destruct.
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Carry the Name | God Has a Name E6
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Do you represent God well? John Mark explores God's final characteristic: jealous, like a passionate husband protecting his bride. As he tracks this theme throughout the Scriptures, he leaves us with a prophetic invitation to carry the name of Yahweh into every sphere of our lives. Key Scripture Passages: Exodus 34v6-14, Deuteronomy 28v1-10, Exodus…
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For the Sake of Others: For the Sake of the City
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In Romans, Jesus tells us to not conform to the pattern of this world, but instead, to be transformed by the renewing of our mind, positioning ourselves to bring Heaven to Portland by becoming a community of love for the sake of our city. From Romans12v2.Av Bridgetown Church
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For the Sake of Others: For the Sake of the City
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In Romans, Jesus tells us to not conform to the pattern of this world, but instead, to be transformed by the renewing of our mind, positioning ourselves to bring Heaven to Portland by becoming a community of love for the sake of our city. From Romans 12v2.Av Bridgetown Church
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Forgiving Wickedness, Rebellion, and Sin | God Has a Name E5
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Does God punish children for their parent's sin? John Mark explores the final section of Exodus 34v6-7, highlighting the beauty of God's justice, the gravity of sin, and God's overwhelming proclivity towards forgiveness and mercy over wrath and judgment. Key Scripture Passage: Exodus 34v6-7, Numbers 14v11-23, Matthew 18v21-35 This podcast and its e…
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For the Sake of Others: For the Sake of the Poor
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From Matthew 6v19-24.Av Bridgetown Church
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For the Sake of Others: For the Sake of the Poor
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From Matthew 6v19-24.Av Bridgetown Church
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"We think of God's love and God's anger as at odds with one another. That's because we don't understand God's love or God's anger." John Mark challenges our perceptions of God, both the God who is always angry and the God who never gets angry, by showing in the Scriptures how God is both patient and wrathful, and why both are important for our unde…
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In Mark 3 Jesus lays out what it means to live in the Kingdom by living and relating to one another as family. As a community we lean into Jesus's vision, to let our transformed lives, be for the sake of others, specifically for the sake of family. From Mark 3v31-35, with Bethany Allen.Av Bridgetown Church
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For the Sake of Others: Power of Prayer
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Pete Greig, author and founder of 24-7 Prayer International, teaches us that through intercession and travail, we can create passionate prayers that perseveres and prevails to bring supernatural breakthrough for the sake of others. From Romans 8v22-27.Av Bridgetown Church
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In Mark 3 Jesus lays out what it means to live in the Kingdom by living and relating to one another as family. As a community we lean into Jesus's vision, to let our transformed lives, be for the sake of others, specifically for the sake of family. From Mark 3v31-35, with Bethany Allen.Av Bridgetown Church
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Compassionate and Gracious | God Has a Name E3
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"We all love that God is compassionate and gracious, but what about when God is compassionate and gracious to people you hate?" John Mark walks us through the passages demonstrating the scandalous compassion and graciousness of God, inviting us to imitate God by extending compassion and grace to others in our lives. Key Scripture Passages: Exodus 3…
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For the Sake of Others: The Power of Prayer
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Pete Greig, author and founder of 24-7 Prayer International, teaches us that through intercession and travail, we can create passionate prayers that perseveres and prevails to bring supernatural breakthrough for the sake of others. From Romans 8v22-27.Av Bridgetown Church
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Why does God need a name in the first place? John Mark argues that it's because there are many "gods". He surveys scripture passages relating to gods and demonic beings, not only warning us that they are real and should never be worshipped, but that Yahweh is the one true creator God and is higher than them all. Key Scripture Passages: Exodus 34v6-…
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For the Sake of Others: Mark Sayers, pt. 2
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Part two of a two-part midweek lecture from author and pastor at Red Church in Melbourne, Mark Sayers, as we delve deeper into what it means to be spiritually formed for the sake of others.Av Bridgetown Church
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For the Sake of Others: Mark Sayers, pt. 2
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Part two of a two-part midweek lecture from author and pastor at Red Church in Melbourne, Mark Sayers, as we delve deeper into what it means to be spiritually formed for the sake of others.Av Bridgetown Church
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For the Sake of Others: Mark Sayers, Part One
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Part one of a two-part midweek lecture from author and pastor at Red Church in Melbourne, Mark Sayers, as we delve deeper into what it means to be spiritually formed for the sake of others.Av Bridgetown Church
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For the Sake of Others: Mark Sayers, pt. 1
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Part one of a two part lecture from author and pastor at Red Church in Melbourne, Mark Sayers, as we delve deeper into what it means to be spiritually formed for the sake of others.Av Bridgetown Church
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For the Sake of Others: You Know a Tree by Its Fruit
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Jesus claims that external fruitfulness reveals the inner life of the disciple. This teaching traces that theme through Matthew’s Gospel, drawing an abstract, ancient metaphor into concrete, modern reality, ultimately revealing that all true spiritual formation is for the sake of others. The aim and goal of apprenticeship of Jesus is to become love…
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For the Sake of Others: You Know a Tree by Its Fruit
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Jesus claims that external fruitfulness reveals the inner life of the disciple. This teaching traces that theme through Matthew’s Gospel, drawing an abstract, ancient metaphor into concrete, modern realitultimately revealing that all true spiritual formation is for the sake of others. The aim and goal of apprenticeship of Jesus is to become love. F…
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Who is God? John Mark dives deep into God's name, Yahweh, and the significance that holds for what he's like: a consistent God who wants to be in relationship with us. Key Scripture Passage: Exodus 34v6-7, Exodus 33v7-23, Genesis 17v1-5, Exodus 3v1-18 This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special…
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Practicing the Way of Jesus Together in Portland: Together in Portand
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There is a part of our Spiritual transformation and holy overflow that can only happen within Community. From Mark 12v28-31, with Bethany Allen.Av Bridgetown Church
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Practicing the Way of Jesus Together in Portland: Together in Portland
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There is a part of our Spiritual transformation and holy overflow that can only happen within Community, From Mark 12v28-31, with Bethany Allen.Av Bridgetown Church
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Church: The Kingdom Spreads to the World | The Story of God E2
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What comes to mind when you hear the word church? John Mark challenges us to rethink our definition, exploring the deeper meaning of church as the "called out ones," a new humanity formed by Jesus to carry the kingdom of God to every corner of the world. He calls us to see church as a family that embodies the kingdom of God through everyday relatio…
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Practicing the Way of Jesus Together in Portland: In Portland As It Is In Heaven
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Be Like Jesus. Become Like Jesus. Do What Jesus Did. From Matthew 7v13-14.Av Bridgetown Church
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Practicing the Way of Jesus Together in Portland: In Portland As It Is In Heaven
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Be Like Jesus. Become Like Jesus. Do What Jesus Did. From Matthew 7v13-14.Av Bridgetown Church
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Fall: The Kingdom Rebels Against the King | The Story of God E1
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Why is the world so messed up? John Mark reflects on the reality of the world's dysfunction and how the story of the Fall in Genesis explains humanity's descent into chaos. He challenges us to reconsider our understanding of sin, its origins, and its impact on our lives, ultimately pointing to Jesus as our only hope for overcoming sin and its conse…
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From Philemon v17-25, with Gerald Griffin.Av Bridgetown Church
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From Philemon v17-25, with Gerald Griffin.Av Bridgetown Church
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Rethinking and Growing in Generosity (ft. Ger Jones)
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The Generosity Practice is out now. Check it out at practicingtheway.org/generosity. "Generosity is more than giving; it's an act of trust." Ger Jones, lead pastor of Vintage Church, explores the deeper implications of generosity in the life of a disciple. He challenges the common views of generosity tied to wealth and obligation, urging us to see …
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“Wounds they fester, hearts withdraw, This is family? We see the flaw.” If you know the pain of Christian community, you can relate to some of what’s happening in the letter to Philemon. Pastor Paul doesn’t offer a quick fix, but rather gives Philemon and Onesimus a radical Christian practice. Philemon v15-25.…
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“Wounds they fester, hearts withdraw, This is family? We see the flaw.” If you know the pain of Christian community, you can relate to some of what’s happening in the letter to Philemon. Pastor Paul doesn’t offer a quick fix, but rather gives Philemon and Onesimus a radical Christian practice. From Philemon v15-25.…
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"What if fasting could break our hearts open to the suffering of the world and move us to action?" John Mark explores the connection between fasting and justice, urging us to consider how this ancient practice can realign our hearts with God's care for the poor. He challenges us to move beyond a self-focused spirituality and enter into a deeper sol…
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Philemon: A Heavenly Life in a Fallen World
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Paul, thru Philemon, dares us through praying and asking, to truly live the Kingdom of God here on Earth. From Philemon v1-25.Av Bridgetown Church
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Philemon: A Heavenly Life in a Fallen World
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Paul, thru Philemon, dares us through praying and asking, to truly live the Kingdom of God here on Earth. From Philemon v1-25.Av Bridgetown Church
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Do you ever feel like your prayers aren't heard? In a world where we often feel disconnected from God's voice, fasting can be a powerful tool to hear and be heard by Heaven. John Mark explores the interplay between prayer and fasting, uncovering how these two ancient practices flow together and compliment the work of transformation in our lives. Ke…
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Paul’s letter to Philemon invites us, in the midst of a noisy, chaotic culture, to die to self, and look up so we can truly see and take part in God’s Kingdom. From Philemon v1-25.Av Bridgetown Church
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Paul’s letter to Philemon invites us, in the midst of a noisy, chaotic culture, to die to self, and look up so we can truly see and take part in God’s Kingdom. From Philemon v1-25.Av Bridgetown Church
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