The Bride Church
Welcome to the weekly audio podcast for The Bride Church in Yuba City, CA. We love God and we love people, and our hope is that this podcast will encourage you and help you grow closer to Jesus Christ. Visit us at thebridechurch.org.
Episodes
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The resurrection is the cornerstone of Christian faith.
The Resurrection Fulfills God’s Promises. Jesus did exactly what He said He would.
We Are Justified by Faith, Not Works. Our salvation is a gift, confirmed by His resurrection.
God Has Power Over Death. The empty tomb proves He conquered death itself.
We Have Hope Beyond the Grave. This hope anchors us, not just for eternity, but for today.
The Tomb Is an Invitation to Ne...
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After Jesus’ death, His disciples were devastated—paralyzed by sorrow and unmet expectations.
Like the two disciples on the road to Emmaus, we often walk away from hope without realizing that Jesus is walking with us.
The disciples hoped for a political savior—not a suffering servant.
Jesus often doesn’t meet expectations, but exceeds them by meeting our deepest need.
True hope is not in a situation, a miracle, or a dream ful...
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You can’t have a resurrection without death. It’s important to reflect on Christ's death before celebrating His resurrection.
The death of Jesus was prophesied in detail in the Old Testament, demonstrating God's sovereign plan.
Jesus' death satisfies God's justice and demonstrates His love simultaneously.
When Jesus said, "It is finished," He meant the debt of sin was paid in full (τετέλεσται).
Believers are united with Chris...
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Words are foundational to existence and have power beyond mere speech
Jesus is the Word (Logos) incarnate, the source of all creation and truth
Our words, thoughts, and actions define our character and spiritual state
Repentance involves changing our mind and aligning with God's truth
The Bible is a direct way to understand God's mind and will
We must be cautious of teachings that elevate human will over God's sovereignty
True ...
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The law is an expression of God's heart and character, revealing sin and holding us accountable.
Grace is God's unearned gift that saves us and empowers us to live godly lives.
Repentance involves changing one's mind and turning away from sin towards God.
Being born again is receiving new life through the Holy Spirit.
Righteousness is both a gift from God and a calling to reflect His character in our lives.
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Discipleship involves answering the call to follow Jesus and make disciples.
Becoming like Christ is an ongoing process for disciples.
Disciple-makers encourage and support others in their faith journey.
Understanding core concepts like the law, grace, repentance, righteousness, and being born again is crucial for discipleship.
True discipleship is characterized by servant-hearted love for others.
“Christianity is more about a...
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Being a disciple involves following Jesus, becoming like Him, and making other disciples.
The Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20) calls all believers to make disciples.
Discipleship is a form of love and sacrifice, reflecting Christ's love for us.
Jesus empowers and equips us to make disciples, even with our limited resources.
Every believer has the capacity and responsibility to help others grow in Christ.
The mystery of ...
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The call to follow Jesus is a call to be transformed.
Sanctification is a lifelong journey of becoming like Christ.
Trials refine us, just as fire purifies silver, shaping us into His image.
Following Jesus means surrendering, not just trying harder.
The ultimate goal is to reflect Jesus in our love, forgiveness, and endurance.
Peter and John were recognized as having been with Jesus—our lives should reflect Christ’s character...
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Jesus’ calling in our lives is all-inclusive. The call includes leaving our past behind—our pride, selfish ambition, independence, and false security.
His call to follow includes self-denial & cross-bearing, bringing us closer to the epicenter of His calling.
Even at the beginning of Jesus’ call on Peter’s life, He cast the vision for his future—that he would be part of His Great Commission to reach the lost.
Believing i...
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The heart of the Great Commission isn’t “going”—it’s intentional disciple making.
Mission is less about the where and more about who we are and what we do.
Compassion breaks through cultural and social barriers.
Caring for the least of these—orphans, widows, the hungry—is fruit of disciple.
Unexamined biases—toward the homeless, prisoners, or those who are different—hinder our witness.
We are witnesses through the power of...
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Our conscience is a gift from God, but it's not infallible. It needs to be calibrated to God's will through Scripture and the Holy Spirit.
Everyone is made in God’s image; moral beings who makes moral judgements.
Your conscience has the moral capacity to change, for better or for worse.
A “weak” faith person is one who thinks they are forbidden to do something. A “strong” faith person is one who thinks they have freedom to d...
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God desires to transform us from the inside out, moving beyond superficial changes.
We often ask for the wrong things, missing what God truly wants to do in our lives.
Repentance leads to times of refreshing from the Lord.
True transformation comes through Jesus Christ, the “Beautiful Gate" through which we enter into new life.
Our spiritual lameness can be healed by the power of Christ.
We need to be open and expectant f...
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Prayer draws us closer to God.
Being devoted means being steadfast and committed.
The Greek word for devoted, proskartereo (προσκαρτερέω), means to be steadfast to, toward, or with regard to something.
Complacency is rooted in pride. When we become complacent, we lack devotion.
“You can do more than pray after you have prayed, but you cannot do more than pray until you have prayed.” – S.D. Gordon
John Piper’s three reasons we ...
Fellowship is more than friendship; it involves sharing our spiritual lives with one another.
Jesus prayed for believers to be one, just as He is one with the Father.
Men are called to be spiritual leaders in their homes, praying for and with their wives and children.
Unity in the body of Christ doesn't mean conformity, but embracing diversity while being united in purpose.
Vulnerability and open communication are essential for spiritu...
Everyone is devoted to something.
The early church was devoted to the teaching of the Apostles.
The Apostles taught what Jesus taught them.
Jesus taught from what we know as the Old Testament (Old Covenant), but He amplified it.
Love is the core of abiding in Christ and being devoted; if we abide in Him, much love will be the fruit produced in and through us.
Love is the key to practicing our faith well. (See 1 Corinthians 13:1-3)
Discip...
Jesus established the Church.
The Church is the Called-Out Ones, called out of the world and into a relationship with Jesus Christ.
We are called into a Body of believers, and Christ is the head.
Devotion is an expression of love.
The Holy Spirit came at the end of a 10-day prayer meeting and 3000 people were saved, baptized, and filled with the Spirit that day.
The early church was devoted to the Apostles’ teachings, fellowship, commun...
Jesus is the founder and perfector of our faith.
There is only One who is perfect to look upon and be like: He is Jesus.
Jesus is the Word; we need to study the Word to know Him.
The Bible is His love letter to us.
If we would look to Jesus, He wants to reveal Himself to us in a deep and personal way.
The life of Jesus was to glorify the Father. He did so in a way that was uncommon to man: He laid down His life; He loved to the end. He ...
God brings light into existence.
Jesus’s coming to earth is often referred to as a sunrise or dayspring.
Light reveals the truth and gives direction.
When light appears in scripture as prophecy, it is often connected with the shadow of death.
Jesus referred to Himself as the Light of the world.
Jesus brings the light of life into men.
Light in the darkness is a parallel to His strength and our weakness.
When Jesus’s birth was announced...
The birth of Christ was announced to shepherds, outcasts ordinarily unnoticed who worked seven days a week.
The angels proclaimed Good News for all people.
The shepherds responded to the Gospel and immediately shared their encounter.
Jesus, the Savior, continues to seek and save the lost.
Jesus is now our Shepherd.
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Read the shepherds’ encounter and discuss how you might have responded.
Is the Christmas season a challenge for yo...
Joseph’s name can be interpreted: “to make much of God.”
Joseph was unsung, unheard, and unnoticed. -Pastor Jerry Hovater
When our plans change, that is a sign we should be ready to surrender.
Joseph’s dream was shattered but God gave him four dreams that gave prophecy, protection, and direction.
Joseph was given an extraordinary responsibility, and he needed all the help he could get to accomplish it.
Hell was on the heels of Jesus’s b...
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