I have always been amazed by an all too common mistake we all make occasionally. When we neglect history lessons, we will make the same errors again. Linked to this…
God hates pride! Pride can block a person from coming to the cross and receiving Christ as Lord and Savior. Pride can hinder a Christ follower from being effective in…
[audio mp3="http://www.crossbridgeofocean.org/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2023/11/2023_11_05.mp3"][/audio] Someone once said. "Pride is like a beard. It just keeps growing. The solution? Shave it every day. Again, another person stated, "Pride is the only disease known…
[audio mp3="http://www.crossbridgeofocean.org/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2023/10/2023_10_22.mp3"][/audio] In our current cultural climate, we may face tough moral and ethical choices that would demand the courage of our convictions. For instance, what would we do if…
[audio mp3="http://www.crossbridgeofocean.org/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2023/10/2023_10_15.mp3"][/audio] King Nebuchadnezzar would learn that the world doesn't revolve or depend on him. He would also learn most valuable lessons about his future and the world's future. God…
[audio mp3="http://www.crossbridgeofocean.org/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2023/10/2023_10_08.mp3"][/audio] No doubt, growing up today presents our youth with many issues we never had to face when we were young. How can a born-again Christian teen maintain a…
In a time where anxiety, weariness and frustration has gripped so many there is a voice that resonates from Heaven that calls us and says “ Come unto me all…
Our sinful nature doesn't like being held accountable. We tend to have this attitude that shows itself differently: You can't tell me what to do! Don't judge me! He/she made…
Since the church's inception at Pentecost, Christ's followers have always been curious about the Second Coming of Christ. Sometimes, we tend to let this question distract us from a more…
One can sense something supernatural when a Christ follower worships in Spirit and truth. We sense once again the deep love of the Father and the Son. Our response is…
You have heard me say that a dysfunctional system will always try to find a way to sustain its dysfunction at any cost. Here is an example: The Sanhedrin…
What are some theories or principles which we are asked to believe in this day and age? Let me list some: the big bang theory, evolution theory, woke theory, the…
Intro: A shepherd's job is less prominent today than in Jesus' time. Being a shepherd was essential in both the Old and New Testaments. Shepherds ensured their flock was fed,…
ntro: Have you ever met a superstitious person? Let me give you some examples: If you break a mirror, you will have seven years of bad luck. You will have…
Intro: Have you ever met a superstitious person? Let me give you some examples: If you break a mirror, you will have seven years of bad luck. You will have…
Last week, we talked about some of the consequences of original sin. Original sin makes us more prone to believe lies than God's truth. Let me illustrate this concept with…
There is a theologically incorrect statement that I hear from many people. Many times this statement is used when someone is justifying a sinful practice. Here is the statement, "We…
The world continues to debate who Jesus was and is. Was He a teacher? Was He a fanatic? Was He a prophet? Was He a liar and a fraud? Is…
Light has some interesting properties. Light is composed of both energy and matter. We know light has energy because light produces heat and is necessary for life. Some years ago,…
Allow me to explain the textual notes in your Bibles about John 8:1-11. This passage is only found in some of the early manuscripts of the New Testament, but it…