TheBridgeWynne Podcast

Elder Derek Wood continues with the series, Who is Jesus?, as we look at John 14:16-31. John 14:18 says No, I will not abandon you as orphans - I will come to you. We aren't just left to figure it out. We are given a helper, an Advocate, to walk alongside us in everything we do.

Continuing with the study of the book of John and the series, Who is Jesus?, Pastor Dustin Clegg walks us through John 14:6-17 and points us to three observations from the text:
(1) Familiarity with the things of God cause us to miss Him completely. (John 14:6-11)
(2) Jesus believed we would do greater things. (John 14:12-14)
(3) Lovers of Jesus desire to know and keep His commands. (John 14:15-17)

How can apply this?
(1) Strive for intimacy, not familiarity.
(2) Remember forward, not backward.
(3) Love Jesus by obeying, not only knowing.

Happy Easter! Today we continue with our study of the book of John and talk about the peace we have in our grave-robbing Savior, Jesus Christ. As we look at John 13:31 - 14:6, Pastor Dustin Clegg has 3 observations:
(1) Jesus is the only way we can have peace when we blow it.
(2) It is entirely possible to die before you're dead.
(3) Abundant and eternal life is exclusively and only for those who surrender to Jesus.
How do we apply these things?
(1) Remind yourself of whose you are, what He has done, and His good plans for you.
(2) Remind yourself who you are not. Stop allowing fear and anxiety to define you.
(3) Recognize the possibility of being sincerely wrong.

Pastor Dustin Clegg has three observations from John 13:21-35 as we continue with the Who is Jesus? series:
(1) Following Jesus can be faked to a troubling extent;
(2) The cross and resurrection of Jesus changes our identity to the core;
(3) Our love for each other can and should be evangelistic.
Applications
(1) When facing confronting words from God, as first, "Is it I?".
(2) If you are a believer remind yourself constantly you are the one He loves.
(3) Pray for the ones in the church you cannot love.

As we continue with the Who is Jesus? series and look at John 13:1-20 Pastor Dustin Clegg shares three observations:
(1) Pressure, power, love, authority, betrayal, and grief all take Jesus to the posture of service. (John 13:1-5);
(2) Jesus touches before He teaches; and
(3) Spirit filled followers will be supernatural servants.
Applications -
(1) Rethink our difficulties and become more attuned to kingdom opportunities.
(2) Find connection with people before assuming authority.
(3) Look for opportunities to serve in supernatural ways.

Today we continue with our study of the book of John and the series, Who is Jesus?.
As we look at John 12:12-50 Pastor Dustin Clegg has three observations:
(1) Jesus is impossible to understand correctly until/unless He is glorified rightly. (John 12: 12-19);
(2) The cross is the centerpiece of the glory of Jesus (John 12: 20-36); and
(3) The cross will either remove our judgement or be our judgement (John 12: 37-50).
How do we apply this?
(1) Keep Jesus glorified.
(2) None of us are worthy of what Jesus has done, therefore everyone should know it is available to them.

After the series on Jubilee, we are back to the book of John with the Who is Jesus? series. Today we look at John 12:1-11 and see Jesus as the Sword of Division. In this passage we see that:
(1) Jesus is worthy of extravagant love and humble reverence;
(2) Worshipping Jesus supremely makes us love others rightly; and
(3) We are not called to be witnessing, but to be witnesses.
Pastor Dustin Clegg gave us 3 questions to consider:
(1) How do you view your possessions?
(2) What does it look like in our world to worship Jesus extravagantly like Mary?
(3) Does your life align with the message of the Gospel?
There is NO middle ground.

Today we finish up with the last message in the Jubilee series as we take a look at Proclamation. We see that Gospel Proclamation will happen in the life of every believer; that Gospel Proclamation is good news; and that Gospel Proclamation is life threatening, but also life giving.
How do we apply this?
1) Stick to proclaiming essential truths about Jesus. Secondary truths (although important) tend to lead to unnecessary arguments debated.
2) Remember to listen.
3) Be courageous, knowing that Jesus is with you in every Kingdom conversation.
4) Talk about Jesus.
5) Do not feel obligated to "seal any deals".
6) To be better talking about Jesus, spend more time talking to Jesus.
7) Expect Jesus to put you in difficult situations for the purpose of proclaiming.

Today we continue in the series on Jubilee and talk about justice.

We continue in the Jubilee series as we look at John 16:32-33 and talk about Jesus and healing.
We see that (1) the need for healing should be expected and prepared for. How do we prepare?
(A) Cultivate your relationship with Jesus consistently when you are not yet in trouble. "In ME you may have peace."
(B) Do not be surprised that trouble comes even if you are surprised by how it comes. "You will have suffering in this world."
(C) Do courageous things in preparation for suffering and healing.
"Be courageous."
(D) Live fearlessly understanding that the world is broken but overcome. 
"I have overcome the world."
We also see that we should (2) Pray and take our medicine; and (3) Healing does not equal "moving on" or "getting over it".
What happens if healing doesn't come? (2 Corinthians 12:6-10) - Focus on the Healer instead of the healing.