The Bonfire with Jesse Bradley
Do you want to experience more of God’s presence? How often do you feel stuck, stressed, empty, frustrated, unmotivated, alone but sense you have a greater purpose? What’s the passion that ignites your soul and makes your life vibrant? God’s greatest gift to you is His presence. God is love. God is light. God is a consuming fire. The Bonfire is a place for gathering, celebrating, and refining. The Bonfire is a place for community. The Bonfire is a place to experience Jesus and learn to abide with Him. God will meet you right where you are. He brings embers together and builds a bonfire.
Episodes
May 8, 2024 • 28 mins
Prayer unites us, allows us to rely on God, builds our faith and shifts our focus. So how do we pray and how does God respond?
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Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4a4JGVC
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May 1, 2024 • 28 mins
God invites us to his throne and we can be confident in that. How do we pray with the boldness of knowing that God asks us to come before him? It’s time to cry out to God together!
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Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3WjEEBl
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April 24, 2024 • 28 mins
Do you ever have the idea in your mind that when you pray you just want God to give you all your requests - a sort of blank check? Let's look at the misconceptions of prayer and use it to pray with FAITH!
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Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4b3HPl1
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April 17, 2024 • 28 mins
Pastor Jesse underlines the significance of prayer and surrendering to God to nurture faith, drawing parallels to Jesus' surrender in the Garden of Gethsemane. When we mirror Jesus's actions, that surrender results in drawing closer to the Holy Spirit and staying loyal to God. Dedicating time to prayer, having faith in God, and staying steadfast will grow your journey of faith.
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Show Notes: https://bit.ly/43Z02Op
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April 10, 2024 • 28 mins
Today we are focusing on Nehemiah chapter 1 as we look at what we are to do when we see brokenness. There is brokenness in ourselves and in the world. How does prayer and fasting tie into this? What should we do first? How does God respond when we do this?
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Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4aOgrHl
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April 3, 2024 • 28 mins
Hannah prayed for years as she walked through a disappointing situation. Hear more about this with Pastor Jesse as we look at how to not give up in your prayer life. Be dedicated, pray with your whole heart, and watch God in his faithfulness. In the story of Hannah, the change of a nation was linked to the private prayers of a mother. Be encouraged and don't give up!
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3U0H9pN
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3U0H9pN
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March 27, 2024 • 28 mins
How do we make intentional prayer a part of our faith walk? Today Pastor Jesse looks in the book of Exodus to discover how Moses prayed. Prayer helps us grow our relationship with God. Let's all get started in cultivating daily prayer!
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Show Notes: https://bit.ly/43xrp1z
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March 20, 2024 • 28 mins
In the final episode of the fourth season of "The Bonfire," Jesse Bradley discusses the hope of Jesus and the transformation it can bring to individuals and cities. He uses the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman from John chapter 4 as an example of how personal transformation can lead to citywide change. Bradley encourages listeners to think beyond themselves and their own lives, to consider how they can bring hope to their cit...
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March 13, 2024 • 28 mins
Zacchaeus is an example of generosity and how God can use unlikely individuals in his plans. It's not just about money but about time, talents, and kind words. In this week's episode of The Bonfire, we talk about finding joy in generosity and how to connect it to your whole life.
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Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3VcGHGT
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March 6, 2024 • 28 mins
What is revival?Jesse uses the story of Philip from the Book of Acts as an example of someone who experienced the hope of God and how that led to revival. Revival comes from God and cannot be manufactured or manipulated. How can you pray for an expect revival in your own life?
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/48Fl9pG
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/48Fl9pG
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February 28, 2024 • 28 mins
In this episode of The Bonfire Jesse Bradley discusses the story of Jesus bringing hope to a man possessed by demons in Mark chapter 5. He emphasizes the transformative power of Jesus' hope, which not only changes lives but also grows and spreads. You will be encouraged to trust in Jesus, even when life takes unexpected turns, and to share your stories of how Jesus has changed your life. Don't miss the concept about being a "hope l...
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February 21, 2024 • 28 mins
Jesus has a clear and consistent message for all of us in scripture. Do not give up. Why do we feel like we want to give up and what can we do about it? How do we build ourselves up with the truth and words of Jesus so we can persevere?
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February 14, 2024 • 28 mins
Today on The Bonfire we dig into the story of Nicodemus and the concept that religion doesn't satisfy. A relationship with Jesus is beyond religion. Find out how to be born again and let's let a fresh wave of the Holy Spirit wash over us.
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Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3uuvvdZ
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February 7, 2024 • 28 mins
Jesse Bradley discusses the concept of hope, focusing on the story of Jesus healing a paralytic man in Mark chapter 2. He emphasizes that hope is relational, received, and retold. Hope grows the closer one gets to Jesus, and it is received from Jesus, not from religious practices. Hope is active and requires determination, courage, and faith.
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Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3SP4FXc
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January 31, 2024 • 28 mins
The Holy Spirit has transformational power! Jesse emphasizes that transformation often involves change and growth, which can sometimes be painful but is ultimately beneficial. The Holy Spirit is a relationship that can lead to shifts in one's life, requiring trust and surrender. Reflect on your personal growth over the past year and identify areas where they want to become more like Christ. Are you ready to be open to the work of t...
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January 24, 2024 • 28 mins
What is and what is not kindness? This could be a big shift as we look at how Jesus treated people and how we should respond with choosing the spirit instead of the flesh as we interact with others.
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January 17, 2024 • 28 mins
The Holy Spirit is God and one of the greatest gifts a person can receive. He provides power, comfort, truth, and yes, fire. Today, we're talking about the joy of the Holy Spirit and how the kingdom of God is a kingdom of joy. If you've grown up with negative experiences related to church and God, the Holy Spirit can redeem and heal those experiences, bringing you God's joy through His truth.
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Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3Sl9arh
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January 10, 2024 • 28 mins
When you are on fire, for God, obstacles start to diminish. What seemed and felt daunting, now is happening. We can't do it on our own strength. It's more than just technology and methods and principles and knowledge. We need the fire of the Holy Spirit. Listen to this episode to find out more about the incredible relationship you have with God and how he is a consuming fire.
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January 3, 2024 • 28 mins
We need wisdom in every area of our lives! The Holy Spirit will personally help us. How can we be in step with the Holy Spirit? Learn how to listen close to God and follow his steps.
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December 27, 2023 • 28 mins
We have continual challenges in life even when we walk with Christ - that is the reality. Let's talk today through this reality and how we can lean on the Holy Spirit for reassurance during those times. Even amidst the challenge there is so much hope! Lean in for the hope today.
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