In Portland as it is in Heaven. All teachings are available to stream and download at bridgetown.church.
Episodes
Sunday Aug 30, 2020
Sunday Aug 30, 2020
From the series "Gospel of Matthew." Is marriage a contract, or a covenant? Is the love that lasts a lifetime a fiery passion of desire, or something else? Is divorce a necessary evil to “be true to yourself,” or a rupture of a deep union? Jesus’ teaching on divorce is based in his vision of marriage, which is as radical today as it was nearly two thousand years ago.
Sunday Aug 23, 2020
Sunday Aug 23, 2020
From the series "Gospel of Matthew." Jesus understands what it means to owe a debt. On the cross, he died for betrayers, deniers, hypocrites; you and me. The parable of the unmerciful servant reminds us of how forgiven we are, so that we would be liberated to forgive others.
Sunday Aug 16, 2020
Sunday Aug 16, 2020
From the series "Gospel of Matthew." What do we do when other followers of Jesus fall into sin and wander away? Let them go? Act like it’s okay? Make them our enemy? In this teaching we explore Jesus’ practice for dealing with sin in the church. It’s one of Jesus’ most used and abused teachings, and yet, it has the potential to form the church into a community where God’s will is done.
Sunday Aug 09, 2020
Sunday Aug 09, 2020
From the series "Gospel of Matthew." Jesus’ call for his apprentices to become like children is one of his most misunderstood teachings. In this message, we explore the cultural background to Jesus’ words and rediscover just how fitting and fierce they are for our culture today.
Sunday Aug 02, 2020
Sunday Aug 02, 2020
From the series "Gospel of Matthew." Jesus is slowly but surely headed for Jerusalem, where he knows he will suffer and be killed. Along the way, the collectors of the temple tax ask Peter whether his rabbi pays the tax. Through a parable about kings and through the belly of a fish, Jesus shows his disciples what it looks like to live secure and rooted in the Father’s love.
Friday Jul 31, 2020
Friday Jul 31, 2020
A daily meditation on scripture, a quote, or the life of a saint to ground you in God and his peace.
Thursday Jul 30, 2020
Thursday Jul 30, 2020
A daily meditation on scripture, a quote, or the life of a saint to ground you in God and his peace.
Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
A daily meditation on scripture, a quote, or the life of a saint to ground you in God and his peace.
Tuesday Jul 28, 2020
Tuesday Jul 28, 2020
A daily meditation on scripture, a quote, or the life of a saint to ground you in God and his peace.
Monday Jul 27, 2020
Monday Jul 27, 2020
A daily meditation on scripture, a quote, or the life of a saint to ground you in God and his peace.