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Each year, we observe Memorial Day on the last Monday of May and we remember the men and women that have given their lives to provide us with the freedoms we have. But is there any way to honor them? Death to Selfie and finding ways to pay it forward through acts of kindness might be ways to honor the fallen.

Everyone believes that if they made just a little more money, then things would be great! Rarely do we think about how that line of reasoning plays into our selfie mentality. The reality is that greed comes in many shapes and sizes and will kill the work that God wants to do in and through you. Greed is the ultimate opposition to “It’s not about Me!” One of the great paradoxes of Scripture is—We Gain as We Give! The only true way to live a blessed life is by learning to give a percentage of our income back to God.

Moms are the perfect picture of the phrase: It’s not about Me! They serve tirelessly and many times, thanklessly. When a lady makes the choice to be a mom, she has, by default, decided “Death to Selfie!” Have you thanked your mom recently for all that she has sacrificed to give you the life you have today? Gratitude is one of the greatest characteristics of a person that has put to death selfie.

Every week people walk through the doors of The Bridge wondering things like: Do I really matter to anyone? Does God care about me? Will these people accept me? Is there any hope for me? Our hope and prayer is that they leave believing they are loved, that they matter to us and to God, and that God has a life of hope planned for them. The biggest reason they leave believing these things is because we have a church filled with people that say—“It’s not about me and I’m willing to serve others and be used by God to play some small role in people experiencing life-change!” How about you? It’s your serve!

Between the hectic pace of life, the pressure to succeed, and the unending responsibilities, it is easy to feel overwhelmed! If that tension is allowed to persist with no foreseeable breaks, then the next logical step is depression. More and more people are staring at dark ceilings because they are depressed and wondering if there is any way out. In this message, we will discover more than simply a way out, we will reveal a way forward to a better future.

Have you ever felt ashamed? Maybe a parent, a teacher or some other authority figure spoke those three words that began to shape our identity—“Shame on You!” As human beings, we have a tendency to allow our wrong actions to define who we are and we embark on a journey of shame. The voice of shame permeates everything we do and sabotages every good thing in our lives, especially our relationships! In this message, we will unveil the cure for those sleepless nights of shame—you may be surprised to know the answer!

We take a journey back to the night Jesus was betrayed: He is marched all over the city of Jerusalem and repeatedly stands before men who falsely accuse Him yet He refuses to defend Himself. He experiences heartbreaking loneliness as all of His followers and friends desert Him and He’s left in a dark dungeon for the night. As He contemplates the beating and crucifixion that confronts Him at daybreak, the depths of His grief and anxiety are overwhelming and refuse to allow Him rest. Why would anyone go through all of that? Why would the Son of God experience that level of insomnia? There is only one reason—His love for you and me.

"Scripture or Tradition"

“Purgatory or Paradise?”—When it comes to the hereafter, is heaven now or later? What should I expect in the afterlife?

Is your faith based on the Word of God or the traditions of man?