Sermons RSS Feedhttp://www.bridgeman.org.auumbracoPodcast of the sermons preached at Bridgeman Baptist Community Church.enWhere is you identity?http://www.bridgeman.org.au/downloads/sermons/where-is-you-identity.aspxSun, 13 May 2012 http://www.bridgeman.org.au/media/67802/where is your identity .mp3Pastor Billy Williams shares the message, "Where is your identity?"

The world is struggling with its' identity:

  • We desire to know who we are
  • Why are we made
  • What is going to see us through
  • Where are we going to

Where do you try to find your identity?

]]>Loved and Valuedhttp://www.bridgeman.org.au/downloads/sermons/loved-and-valued.aspxSun, 13 May 2012 http://www.bridgeman.org.au/media/67571/loved & valued .mp3Pastor Peter Sweetman shares the second message in our series: 'Blessings" entitled "Loved & Valued".

We do not have to be sneaky to receive God's blessing. Grasping after blessings provokes hatred.

God's blessing is a gift of grace.

The service concluded with 'Jesus Messiah'.

]]>The Unique Jesushttp://www.bridgeman.org.au/downloads/sermons/the-unique-jesus.aspxWed, 09 May 2012 http://www.bridgeman.org.au/media/67206/the unique jesus.mp3Brian Allbutt shares today's message on the characteristics of Jesus based on Philippians 2: 5-11.

We are told:

  • Jesus is God
  • Jesus is Love
  • Jesus is a Servant
  • Jesus is Submissive
  • Jesus Suffered
  • Jesus is Sovereign

We all need to say and live 'Yes to Jesus'.

The service closed with 'We all bow down'.

]]>God with ushttp://www.bridgeman.org.au/downloads/sermons/god-with-us.aspxSun, 06 May 2012 http://www.bridgeman.org.au/media/66990/god with us .mp3Pastor Peter Sweetman shares the first message from the 'Blessing' series, "God with us".

A blessing is a gift, a resource, a pronouncement, an empowering from God through which one is able to live a full and abundant life.

We all face difficulties and pray for God's help. Today we are taught how to pray more deeply with the guidance of David with Psalm 16.

  • Affirm everything
  • With God nothing is going to overcome us
  • God with us

The service closed with Communion and the song 'Above All'.

There is no evening message as we were blessed by "The Watoto Children's Choir".

]]>Crossing Overhttp://www.bridgeman.org.au/downloads/sermons/crossing-over.aspxSun, 29 Apr 2012 http://www.bridgeman.org.au/media/66748/crossing over .mp3Rev Dr John Sweetman, principle of Malyon College shares the message, "Crossing Over".

There are many terms for becoming a Christian: saved, converted, born again and crossed over. All are a radical change in life. Crossing Over can be quick, but is usually slow and there are some steps along the journey:

  • Something impresses
  • Genuinely open
  • Hear the gospel
  • Hear God
  • Cross over

Jesus said "Take me".

The service closed with 'The Potters Hand'.

]]>Resisting Temptationhttp://www.bridgeman.org.au/downloads/sermons/resisting-temptation.aspxSun, 22 Apr 2012 http://www.bridgeman.org.au/media/66551/resisting temptation .mp3Pastor Peter Sweetman brings today's message, "Resisting Temptation".

We need to trust in God's word and walk by Faith. Temptation is constant, but God intends us to past the test, to overcome.

"Resist in the power of the Holy Spirit".

The service closed with 'Stronger'.

]]>Power through Sufferinghttp://www.bridgeman.org.au/downloads/sermons/power-through-suffering.aspxSun, 15 Apr 2012 http://www.bridgeman.org.au/media/66274/power through suffering .mp3Pastor Billy Williams shares a message of "Power through Suffering".

The power that you need comes through the realisation that you are broken before God & that He will come & do something in that place.

All we have to boast about is the cross of Jesus Christ and the power it gives.

]]>Sin's Crouchinghttp://www.bridgeman.org.au/downloads/sermons/sin's-crouching.aspxSun, 15 Apr 2012 http://www.bridgeman.org.au/media/66220/sin's crouching .mp3Pastor Peter Sweetman shares today's message, "Sin's Crouching".

We are all sinners. We struggle to live as God wants us to.

We need to understand how dangerous sin is.

How do we master sin? Live with a humble and repentant heart.

"If you do what is right, will you not be accepted?"

The service closed with "This is our God."

]]>Celebrating the Resurrectionhttp://www.bridgeman.org.au/downloads/sermons/celebrating-the-resurrection.aspxWed, 11 Apr 2012 http://www.bridgeman.org.au/media/66119/celebrating the resurrection.mp3Pastor Trevor Harris shares the message "Celebrating the Resurrection."

"He who believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?" John 11: 26

Do not forget the promises of the bible. The bible tells it as it is!

The service closed with "He is Lord".

]]>Take Heart (1)http://www.bridgeman.org.au/downloads/sermons/take-heart-(1).aspxSun, 08 Apr 2012 http://www.bridgeman.org.au/media/65905/take heart .mp3Jono Harris shares this evening's message, "Take heart...!"

Jesus didn't die on the cross, but rather He rose victorious. Our fragile world can be anchored through Jesus strength.

Through grace, Jesus takes our punishment for us.

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