A podcast of the weekly messages and more from The Bridge Bible Church in Bakersfield, CA. Want to visit us live for a worship gathering (in person or online)? Visit us at thebridgebiblechurch.com.
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The Upside Down Kingdom | Luke 7:1-17
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Luke 7:1-17 - Pastor Rob explores the miracles of Jesus in Luke 7, highlighting His healing of the centurion's servant and the raising of the widow’s son. Rob emphasizes the transformative power of faith, humility, and recognizing Jesus as the King of God's kingdom. Explore the difference between superficial belief and deep, transformative faith, w…
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Job - Pastor Jon Schliep - Transformed by God's Word
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📖 Wrestling with God: Understanding Suffering through Job's Story | The Bridge Bible Church In this powerful message from Job 10-34, we explore the raw and honest dialogue between Job and his friends about suffering, faith, and God's character. Through Job's story we discover that wrestling with God isn't the opposite of trusting Him—it's evidence …
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The Upside Down Kingdom | Luke 6:43-49
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Luke 6:43-49 - This week we see the transformative power of Christ in individuals and communities. Pastor Rob uses themes from Luke 6 about trees and their fruit and building lives on a solid foundation. We're challenged as believers to assess the fruit of our lives, surrender fully to Christ, and live authentically as His disciples. Rob stresses t…
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Presence - Pastor Jeff Gowling - Transformed by God's Word
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Welcome to The Bridge Bible Church's newest sermon series, "Transformed by God's Word." In this opening sermon titled "Presence," we dive deep into the foundational teachings of Genesis 3, discovering the profound truth of God's presence in our lives. To learn more or to visit us, go to thebridgebiblechurch.com.…
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December 29 - Pastor Rob discusses the spiritual discipline of fasting as we approach the New Year. We explore fasting not as a mandate but as an invitation to deepen our relationship with God, reflecting on its purposes like seeking God's will, repentance, or in times of calamity. Pastor Rob contrasts the cultural trend of feasting with the often …
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Lets go and see... Which the Lord has told us about
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December 22 - This week, Pastor Rob explores the profound timing and humble circumstances of Jesus' birth, as outlined in Luke 2. He discusses how this event fulfills ancient prophecies, emphasizing God's love for the marginalized through the shepherds' encounter with angels. Join us as we reflect on the divine message of salvation and the call to …
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Him We Proclaim...Christ The Hope Of Glory
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Dec 15 - Pastor Rob focuses on the proclamation of Christ, emphasizing His birth as the fulfillment of God’s promise of redemption and the foundation of Christian hope. Join him as he traces the narrative of salvation from Genesis to Jesus' birth, highlighting prophecies and covenants that culminate in the Messiah's arrival as we learn the signific…
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The Upside Down Kingdom | Luke 6:45
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Luke 6:45 - Elder Cory Larson emphasizes the profound impact of words on individuals and communities, exploring how speech reflects the condition of the heart. Drawing from scriptures like Luke 6:45 and James 3, Cory shows us the potential of the tongue to bless or curse, build up or destroy, and how unchecked sin in speech can harm relationships a…
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Don't Stop Believing - Pastor DJay Akers
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Pastor DJay ended our year together by teaching through Hebrews 10, discussing how to wrestle with difficulty in life and keep your faith. To learn more about The Bridge Bible Church or visit us, go to thebridgebiblechurch.com.
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The King - Fulfillment - Pastor Jeff Gowling
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Pastor Jeff Gowling continued our Christmas 2024 series, "Fulfillment," by examining how Jesus is the promised King. To learn more or to join us, visit thebridgebiblechurch.com.Av Jeff Gowling
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The Prophet - Fulfillment - Pastor Jon Schliep
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Pastor Jon Schliep continued our Christmas 2024 series, "Fulfillment," by examining how Jesus is the promised Prophet. To learn more or to join us, visit thebridgebiblechurch.com.Av Jon Schliep
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The Great High Priest - Fulfillment - Pastor Kenny Souers
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Pastor Kenny Souers continued our Christmas 2024 series, "Fulfillment," by examining how Jesus is our Great High Priest. To learn more or to join us, visit thebridgebiblechurch.com.Av Kenny Souers
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John 3:1-16 - Elder Stan returns to major on the majors and talk about the important stuff. What can we learn from Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus? How do we respond to the claims of Jesus? What kind of questions have you been asking and what choice have you made?Av Rob Kaczmarek
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The Upside Down Kingdom | Luke 6:20-26
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Luke 6:20-26 – Pastor Rob shares from the Beatitudes this week. How do we handle the sorrows and woes we experience? How are we to react when the good things we have in life are threatened. Is your heart posture that of blessing or woes?Av Rob Kaczmarek
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Last Adam - Fulfillment - Pastor Nate Coleman
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Pastor Nate kicked off our Christmas 2024 series, "Fulfillment," with a look at how Jesus fulfilled the expectation of Jesus as the Last Adam. To learn more or to join us, visit thebridgebiblechurch.com.Av Nate Coleman
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Application - Grasping God's Word - Pastor DJay Akers
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In week seven of our "Grasping the Bible" series, Pastor DJay taught about how to bring our Bible reading to application, and why application matters. To learn more about The Bridge or to join us, visit thebridgebiblechurch.com.Av DJay Akers
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The Upside Down Kingdom | Luke 6:12-19
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Luke 6:12-19 – This week, Pastor Rob reflects on the moment Jesus chose the twelve apostles, calling them to follow Him. As we explore their unique backgrounds and consider how they might have ministered, take a moment to reflect: Where are you in your walk with Christ? How are you partnering with Him in your daily life?…
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Quiet Times - Grasping God's Word - Pastor Jon Schliep
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In week six of our "Grasping the Bible" series, Pastor Jon taught about how to pursue knowing and loving God through "Quiet Times." To learn more about The Bridge or to join us, visit thebridgebiblechurch.com.Av Jon Schliep
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Women's Bible Study || Ephesians Final Testimony
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Four women discuss what they found in the Ephesians Bible Study.
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The Upside Down Kingdom | Luke 6:1-11
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Luke 6:1-11 - Pastor Rob returns to share more about the Upside Down Kingdom Jesus brings. This week, Jesus teaches on the sabbath and even heals on the sabbath. How was this received in that culture? Where is your heart towards it? How do you define and experience sabbath?Av Rob Kaczmarek
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Luke 6:37-42 - Guest speaker Jeff Rybacki shares the importance of forgiveness in Jesus' eyes. What does our Lord say about it and how does walking in unforgiveness affect us? Knowing it's essential to forgive, how do we avoid the trap of not obeying? All too often it's so easy to drift towards judgement rather than forgiveness. Can we relate to th…
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Matthew 8:16-17 - Guest speaker Michael Rowntree joins us to try and tackle the question is it God’s will to heal. If so, always, often, rarely? As Michael explores scripture on the subject, be encouraged to let God’s word shape our theology rather than our experience shaping our theology. Join us to wrestle with the questions around this and see h…
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The Upside Down Kingdom | Luke 5:33-39
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Luke 5:33-39 - As Jesus talks about fasting in this week's passage, Pastor Rob challenges us to dwell on our traditions. Are we aligning with the Pharisees in any ways that we hold to tradition over the written Word of God? Are we willing to give up our old wineskins and old life for the new wine, new life and new wineskins? Relationship over Relig…
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The Upside Down Kingdom | Luke 5:27-32
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Luke 5:27-32 - This week we hear the account of Jesus calling Matthew. How radical was such a thing in that culture given Matthew's background? As we are called - how do we respond? How can we walk in the Spirit to bring others into the Kingdom of God?Av Rob Kaczmarek
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The Upside Down Kingdom | Luke 5:12-26
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Luke 5:12-26 - Pastor Rob returns to pick back up in our series in Luke on the Kingdom of God that Jesus talks about. What can we learn as we see Jesus heal both a leper and the paralytic whose friends brought him to Jesus. The Kingdom of God invites us in, are you ready to participate? Let us set our hearts and mind on the Kingdom of God and stir …
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Faithful Reading - Grasping God's Word - Pastor Nate Coleman
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In week five of our "Grasping the Bible" series, Pastor Nate taught through how to faithfully read and handle God's Word. To learn more about The Bridge or to join us, visit thebridgebiblechurch.com.Av Nate Coleman
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The New Testament - Grasping God's Word - Pastor Jon Schliep
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In week four of our "Grasping the Bible" series, Pastor Jon taught through a survey of the New Testament, both how to read it and understand it. To learn more about The Bridge or to join us, visit thebridgebiblechurch.com.Av Jon Schliep
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Sheryl Chapman continues our new Women's Bible Study on Ephesians. October 30th, 2024.
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The Old Testament - Grasping God's Word - Pastor Nate Coleman
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In week three of our "Grasping the Bible" series, Pastor Nate taught through a survey of the Old Testament, both how to read it and understand it. To learn more about The Bridge or to join us, visit thebridgebiblechurch.com.Av Nate Coleman
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Carrie Welch continues our new Women's Bible Study on Ephesians. October 23rd, 2024.
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This is our annual Sunday where we highlight some of the global missions partners we support. We got to hear from Future for Children who we sent a team to over the summer to help them run a summer camp. And then, Pastor Nate laid out the invitation to GO, GIVE, or PRAY to participate in the work God's doing around the world. To learn more or to vi…
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Katie Houchin continues our new Women's Bible Study on Ephesians. October 16th, 2024.
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Trust the Scriptures - Grasping God's Word - Pastor DJay Akers
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In week two of our "Grasping the Bible" series, Pastor DJay laid out why we can trust the Scriptures, the Bible. To learn more about The Bridge or to join us, visit thebridgebiblechurch.com.Av DJay Akers
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The Bridge Bible Church's Women's Director, Karri Rogge continues our Women's Bible Study on Ephesians. October 9th, 2024.Av Karri Rogge
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Interpreting the Bible - Grasping God's Word - Pastor Nate Coleman
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Pastor Nate Coleman kicked off our series, "Grasping God's Word," walking us through biblical hermeneutics, which is how we interpret the Bible. "We want to learn to interpret the Bible so that we can live it out." To join us or learn more, visit thebridgebiblechurch.com.Av Nate Coleman
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Julie Koop continues our new Women's Bible Study on Ephesians. October 2nd, 2024.
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Psalm 18:6 - Elder Apprentice Keith Hersant asks if we really believe God has a plan? Both in light of current events, and personal events shared by Keith that he and his wife Kay went through, it’s easy to see how we can question God. Keith shares the hope of scripture and personal testimonies showing God is trustworthy. Whether you’re in a storm,…
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Acts 7:1-15 - This week, guest speaker Caleb Kaczmarek shares the importance of reading the Word of God. He also asks if we read it with a certain bias based on a tradition, doctrine or teaching rather than letting the Word of God speak for itself. Join us as he encourages us to take the challenge from the previous week of reading Exodus 33. Below …
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Ephesians 4:26-27 - This week, guest speaker Jack Falkenhagen has us back in Ephesians 4, this time emphasizing verse 27. Along the way he shares a personal testimony of how he has been impacted. He encourages us all to draw closer to God and to respond to any conviction by the Holy Spirit by repenting of sin so as not to give the enemy a license.…
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John 14:1-31 - Caleb Awoseye shares the message based in John this week. Caleb shows us the importance of faith and how it prepares us for the transition from this life to the next. He challenges us regardless of where we are at and asks where are we headed after the transition? Are you prepared (Matthew 25) as we know not the hour.…
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Worship - Church Essentials - Pastor Stephen Hinkle
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We finished our "Church Essentials" series by looking at, "What is worship?" Pastor Stephen led us through not only what is worship, but what does the Bible command in regards to our participation in worship. To learn more about The Bridge Bible Church, visit us at thebridgebiblechurch.com.Av Stephen Hinkle
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Karri Rogge begins our new Women's Bible Study on Ephesians. September 25th, 2024.Av Karri Rogge
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Baptism - Church Essentials - Pastor Nate Coleman
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Pastor Nate continued our "Church Essentials" series, teaching through the sacrament of baptism. He sought to answer the question, "What is baptism?" and "What does it do in the life of a believer?" For more info or to join us, go to thebridgebiblechurch.com.Av Nate Coleman
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Communion - Church Essentials - Pastor DJay Akers
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Pastor DJay continued our "Church Essentials" series by teaching through Communion and the purpose of Passover and how Jesus transformed it for our remembrance. Want to join us? Visit thebridgebiblechurch.com.Av DJay Akers
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Fellowship - Church Essentials - Pastor Nate Coleman
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Pastor Nate continued our "Church Essentials" series by discussing "Fellowship" and what role our community plays in our pursuit of Jesus. Want to join us? Visit thebridgebiblechurch.com.Av Nate Coleman
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Ephesians 4:26-27 - Elder Stan Falkenhagen shares this message from Ephesians. What does the Bible say about anger? What do we do with our anger?Av Rob Kaczmarek
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Luke 4:14-30 | The Upside Down Kingdom
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Luke 4:14-30 - We go back to Chapter 4 this week to hear from Pastor Rob on the beginning of Jesus' ministry. What's going on in your heart and are you experiencing Jesus?Av Rob Kaczmarek
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Pastor Jon opened our "Church Essentials" series by discussing "Why do we preach?" and what preaching does in the life of a follower of Jesus. Want to join us? Visit thebridgebiblechurch.com.Av Jon Schliep
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Authority of Scripture - Pastor Nate Coleman
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In the last week of our Fall series, Transformed by God's Word, Pastor Nate taught how God's Word is the greatest authority in our life. He taught out of Matthew 7 and 2 Kings 22. Want to join us? Visit thebridgebiblechurch.com.Av Nate Coleman
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