The Bridge Austin

When you slip up or make an error, it’s only natural that the world expects you to take responsibility for it. But there's always a possibility for a fresh start. Similarly, there might be moments when you stumble and find yourself giving in to those tempting urges. So, does that mean God won't find a way to use you for His purpose again? Today, Pastor Chris is spreading some good news: your Creator is all about giving second chances. What truly matters to God is the sincerity of your heart when you seek forgiveness!

Today, Pastor Jack explains that when spiritual leaders lose sight of God, the people they lead often follow, and worship begins to feel empty or even unwanted. This kind of ministry neglect misses the point: spiritual worship is our offense, our protection against corruption.

Are you tired of trying to find love? Or maybe just trying to keep love alive in a relationship? Could it be that you are missing a key ingredient in your life? Chip simplifies the secret to finding, keeping, and giving away love like never before.

When we are not deeply and personally loved in ways that make sense to us, we will settle for any number of “pseudo-love” substitutes . . .

• Affirmation from SUCCESS
• Adulation from FAME
• Temporary intimacy from illicit SEX
• Attention from APPEARANCE or POSSESSIONS
• Esteem from POSITION
• Security from WEALTH

The Source of Love:

• God is the source of love. (1 John 4:7-8)
• God deposits His love in His follower’s hearts through His Spirit. (1 John 4:13-15)
• When we are filled (controlled) by the Holy Spirit, the outcome/overflow is fruit. (Galatians 5:22)

How do we get it?

• God designed love to be birthed and modeled in our FAMILIES. (Ephesians 5:18-6:4)
• We often experience love most DEEPLY when we need it most DESPERATELY. (Romans 5:3-5)

How do we give it away?

• The Romans 12 Christian application – “Serving in Love”

Broadcast Resource

• Spiritual Simplicity Resources
• Message Notes

Additional Resource Mentions

• Small Group Resources
• I Choose Joy Book
• I Choose Joy Small Group
• True Spirituality Book

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Today, Pastor Jack teaches that one of the most powerful things a person can do is worship God. Our lives can change radically when we put our complete trust in Him. Worship isn’t just a private devotion; it pushes back against the schemes of our enemy. Spending quality time with the Lord becomes a spiritual defense.

If you turn on the news, what do you see? Armies fighting in the Middle East? Famines affecting people around the world? Information spreading at an astonishing rate? These are not mere coincidences; they are prophecies from the Bible that were written over 2,000 years ago and are now unfolding before your eyes. In today’s message, Pastor Chris encourages you to seek understanding of the events happening in the world by looking to God and His Word. Allow God to reveal His intended message for you and the world.

According to a recent survey, one of this year’s top resolutions was to live more simply. The question is, how do you REALLY simplify your life? Chip outlines a plan that will help you cut through the noise and begin simplifying your life today.

Learning to love in “Real Time”

1. Responding to Hurts:Truth: Love is patient and kind (1 Corinthians 13:4a); Practice: When hurt, love absorbs the blow and responds with kindness.
2. Responding to Differences:Truth: Love does not envy or boast; it is not rude, self-seeking, easily angered, or does it keep a record of wrongs (1 Corinthians 13:4b-5); Practice: Celebrate differences and refuse to compare (1 Corinthians 12:12-31).
3. Responding to Failure:Truth: Love doesn't delight in evil but rejoices with truth.... Love never fails (1 Corinthians 13:6-8a); Practice: Love responds to failure with truth and grace.
4. Responding to Misplaced Priorities:Truth: Love never fails... (1 Corinthians 13:8-13); Practice: Love ruthlessly refuses to allow temporal “good” things to crowd out the eternal “best” things.

The Supremacy of Love

• Love is supreme & our ultimate goal (1 Corinthians 13:8a).
• Application: Separate from the world's values (Romans 12:2).

Broadcast Resource

• Spiritual Simplicity Resources
• Message Notes

Additional Resource Mentions

• Small Group Resources
• I Choose Joy Book
• I Choose Joy Small Group
• True Spirituality Book

Connect

• 888-333-6003
• Website
• Chip Ingram App
• Instagram
• Facebook
• Twitter

Partner With Us

• Donate Online
• 888-333-6003

In the midst of life's hardships and struggles, isn’t it comforting to know that we have a home to return to? As followers of Jesus, we look forward to being with Him for eternity, knowing that there will come a day when we will no longer feel the pain of sin. In today's message, Pastor Chris reminds us that this world is not our true home; rather, our real home is with God in heaven. If you truly seek salvation, ask Jesus Christ to come into your life and allow Him to meet you where you are. All you have to do is seek Jesus.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that the path to victory is the desire to see God in all His glory, and to praise Him for all He has done. Especially, when our prayers are answered in our most trying of times.

So what would you do for love? Maybe it’s better said, what have you done for love? In this message, Chip explains that God designed you to give and receive love, and it can be better than you thought possible, but you have to be willing to do one thing.

Learning to love in “Real Time”

1. Responding to Hurts:Truth: Love is patient and kind (1 Corinthians 13:4a); Practice: When hurt, love absorbs the blow and responds with kindness.
2. Responding to Differences:Truth: Love does not envy or boast; it is not rude, self-seeking, easily angered, or does it keep a record of wrongs (1 Corinthians 13:4b-5); Practice: Celebrate differences and refuse to compare (1 Corinthians 12:12-31).
3. Responding to Failure:Truth: Love doesn't delight in evil but rejoices with truth.... Love never fails (1 Corinthians 13:6-8a); Practice: Love responds to failure with truth and grace.
4. Responding to Misplaced Priorities:Truth: Love never fails... (1 Corinthians 13:8-13); Practice: Love ruthlessly refuses to allow temporal “good” things to crowd out the eternal “best” things.

The Supremacy of Love

• Love is supreme & our ultimate goal (1 Corinthians 13:8a).
• Application: Separate from the world's values (Romans 12:2).

Broadcast Resource

• Spiritual Simplicity Resources
• Message Notes

Additional Resource Mentions

• Small Group Resources
• I Choose Joy Book
• I Choose Joy Small Group
• True Spirituality Book

Connect

• 888-333-6003
• Website
• Chip Ingram App
• Instagram
• Facebook
• Twitter

Partner With Us

• Donate Online
• 888-333-6003

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that true spiritual worship comes from a militant faith, where we’re not blind to the Lord’s return, or ignorant of the Holy Spirit, or of Satan and his schemes.