TheBridgeWynne Podcast

We are starting a new series called One Another Summer where Pastor Dustin Clegg will walk us through some of the "One Another" commands in the Bible. Today we look at Romans 12:1-16 and as we explore what it means to be members of one another, we have a couple of observations with some applications:(1) Genuinely becoming members of one another is primarily dependent on our individual and corporate relationship with Jesus. (Romans 12:1-2)       Applications:     (1) Daily ask Jesus to have His way in the bodies He has given us.     (2) Protect your mind from being molded by the world.     (3) Ask Jesus to give us His mind.(2) Genuinely becoming members of one another is also dependent on the depth we allow the Gospel to shape our hearts for our King & His family. (Romans 12:3-16)     Applications:     (1) Think rightly about ourselves.     (2) Use our gifts for the mission of Jesus & the good of others.     (3) Allow the Gospel to sink deeply into our souls to the point that it affects                             every relationship we have.

Today we finish up the Who is Jesus? series and our study of the book of John as we look at John 21:15-25.

Today we take a look at John 21:9-14 and Pastor Dustin Clegg asks one important question: Will you submit to Jesus?

We begin John 21 in the Who is Jesus? series and as we look at verses 1-8 Pastor Dustin Clegg has 4 observations from the text:1) The Spirit of Jesus guides us to observe, acknowledge and celebrate the work of Jesus in our brothers and sisters.2) Actively waiting on Jesus is a biblical practice.3) The difference between church nothingness and incredible, joyous, amazing, unbelievable Kingdom impact could be 48 inches.4) Jesus is trustworthy to be present even if we cannot see Him clearly in our current circumstances.ApplicationObedience is better than expertise.Obedience is better than planning.Obedience is better than systems and structures.Obedience is better than programming.

Continuing with our study of the book of John, Pastor Dustin Clegg walks us through John 20:24-31 and offers several observations from the text.1) We need people in our lives who will tell us and keep on telling us the truth no matter what. (John 20:25)2) We need people in our lives who will love us and keep on loving us no matter what. (John 20:25)3) Jesus offers His presence and His peace to doubters. (John 20:26)4) One of the best ways that Jesus relieves doubt in the minds and souls of people is revealing to them His restored (but still broken and scarred) body. (John 20:27)ApplicationWorship (and not shame) is the right response for reconciled doubters. (John 20:28)5) Doubt sometimes flows from a lack of perspective. (John 20:29)6) Scripture is given for the sake of life through belief in Jesus. (John 20:30-31)

Pastor Dustin Clegg continues this week with our study of the book of John as we look at chapter 20:24.

Happy Easter! HE IS RISEN! Today Pastor Dustin Clegg continues with our journey through the book of John and as we look at John 20:11-23, we see Jesus as the Quiet Conqueror.1) Jesus is not nearly as interested in proving Himself to His enemies. (vs 11-18)2) Jesus offers peace to failing forward followers. (vs 19-20)3) Jesus sends his failing forward followers into His sacrificial mission. (vs 21-23)Let Jesus be Jesus in our lives.

The series, Who is Jesus?, continues and as we look at John 20:1-10 Pastor Dustin Clegg poses 3 questions to ask of the scripture:1) Why would John record the reactions of Mary and the disciple in an unbelieving light?          John was mainly concerned with the facts of the resurrection.2) What was it about the grave clothes that caused John to believe?          He knew the body was not stolen.3) Why the stone even moved at all?          The stone was moved to let the disciples (and us) in, not to let Jesus out.The message of the resurrection......"Come and see!".

Continuing in the Who is Jesus? series and our walk through the book of John, Pastor Dustin Clegg talks us through John 19:38-43 and has 3 observations about The Anointed King.1) The Anointed King changes the fearful to fearless.2) The Anointed King turns graves into gardens.3) The Anointed King makes His enemies His friends.

Chase Worley teaches from The Sermon on the Mount as we look at Matthew 5:1-12 and talk about the Beatitudes. Chase asks the question, "Do you want to be blessed?" then offers the following observations:1. Humble yourself, so that you may be exalted.2. When you mourn, know that your Savior is near.3. Seek closeness with God.4. Show mercy, even when you judge others as underserving.5. Purify the heart. Only then can the outward appearance be truly pure.6. When chaos comes, make peace.7. In praise or persecution, pay no mind to the crowd.

Pastor Kirk Owens continues with our study of the book of John and the Who is Jesus? series, and as we look at John 19:31-37 he shares 3 observations:1) When Jesus seems to be messing up our plans or holiday... we need to let Him. He is the only One who can clean up our mess.2) When we trust in Jesus and believe in Him and His promises... pain and dark trials come... keep clinging to Him and His promises.3) Jesus' prophesies and promises clearly point us to Him as the Passover Lamb.All this and so much more... Why? So that you may believe and have life in His name... the name of Jesus!

Today Pastor Dustin Clegg walks us through John 19:23-30 and 2 sayings from the cross:1) "Woman, here is your son." "Here is your mother." John 19:26-272) "I'm thirsty." John 19:28-292 things we should glean from the text:1) Jesus is and never was a victim. Anytime we feel that, we are following the wrong voice to the wrong place.2) We cannot add one thing to what Jesus has done on the cross for us. To try to do so is insulting to the King of Kings.

Continuing with the Who is Jesus? series and our study of the book of John, Pastor Dustin Clegg walks us through John 19:6-24 and shares several points for us to consider.(1) One primary theme of John is to clarify for readers that Jesus is the promised King of the Jews.(2) Jesus uses people with bad motives to get His way all the time.Application: Don't miss Kingdom opportunities because we're in our feelings.(3) Pleasing people ultimately leaves you unpleased.Application: Don't let people cause us to miss the Kingdom.Main Question: Will you trust Jesus as the King He is or say with the chief priests, "Away with Him"?

Today we look at John 19:1-16 and Pastor Dustin Clegg has 3 observations from the text:1) Jesus was crushed beyond human recognition by His choice for our healing. (John 19:1)2) Religious leaders are not always trustworthy. Only Jesus is. (John 19: 6, 15)3) Strength in numbers is a lie. Real power only comes from One. (19:6:16)

Continuing in the Who is Jesus? series, today we look at John 18:33-40 and Pastor Dustin Clegg talks us through a conversation that Jesus had with Pilate and gives us 4 observations:1) Jesus was not a threat to Pilate's power, but He was. (John 18:33-34)2) Jesus was born, but he was not just born. (John 18:37)3) Jesus is the Truth.          (A) The truth of Jesus is both absolute and universal.          (B) The truth of Jesus is objective.          (C) The truth of Jesus is freeing and full of grace.4) It's either Jesus or anarchy. 

Today we look at John 18:28-32 and Pastor Dustin Clegg gives us 3 thoughts from the text:1) Religion builds pride in our own ability to be righteous which ultimately blinds us from the reality of the darkness of our own hearts.2) Jesus has a way of uniting people that makes no sense either for Him or against Him.3) Following Jesus will sometimes put us at odds with the whole world, but He is always working and He is always winning.3 Takeaways1) We have to intentionally look inward to see our own hypocrisy.2) A united crowd (even saying Bible words) does not equal rightness.3) It is always OK to stand only with Jesus.

Continuing in our study of the book of John and the series, Who is Jesus?, Pastor Dustin Clegg walks us through John 8:12-27 and gives us three observations from the text:1) Jesus has been and will always be the only Hero of the story of every disciple of His. (John 18:10, 15-16)2) Jesus is everything we are unable to be. (John 18:17-25; 13:37)3) When we get caught in sin, it is a clear sign we are His or He is pursuing us to be. (John 18:27)Applications 1) Stop trying to save or fix ourselves. Jesus has to be the only Hero.2) Rest and Abide in Him.3) Be encouraged that His mercies are new every morning.

Today we continue in the series, Who is Jesus?, and as we look at John 18:1-11 Pastor Dustin Clegg has 3 observations from the text:1) The death os Jesus should not ultimately inspire courage (because He was not a martyr) or pity (because He was not a victim), but surrender (because He was a voluntary Sovereign Savior).2) No matter what Jesus does, some people will not get it because they do not want to get it.3) Some of us are swinging swords at enemies that can only be defeated by surrender to the Sovereign Savior.Application:Stop trying to defend Jesus and just open doors for people to come to Him.

Continuing in the Who is Jesus? series we look again at Jesus the Prayer Warrior as we explore John 17:6-29. We also get to observe a couple of baptisms as the Lord continues to move among our youth and His church called The Bridge.

Continuing in the book of John and our Who is Jesus? series, Pastor Dustin Clegg leads us through John 17:1-19 and emphasizes an overarching observation: God is best understood and known by surrendering to, knowing, and following the Biblical Jesus. Then he leads us through 3 awkward questions from tense statements in this part of the prayer of Jesus that may help us surrender, know and follow Him better:1) How can Jesus say the Disciples kept His Word?2) Why does Jesus say that He doesn't want the father to remove them from the world?3) How can Jesus say the Disciples bring glory to Him? Keep the Word of the Father by laying down the monastic mindset and letting Jesus do whatever He wants with whoever He wants in our individual lives and the life of this Body for their sake, our sake, and His glory.

Pastor Dustin Clegg explores verses 1-5 of the prayer of Jesus in John 17 as we continue with the series, Who is Jesus?, and has three observations from the text.(1) The life of Jesus was always leading to the death of Jesus which opened the door for all people to have the opportunity to know Him.(2) Jesus has the power to deliver absolutely anyone from absolutely anything.(3) Eternal life is more about quality than quantity. Do you believe the Father answered the prayer of the Son?

Pastor Dustin Clegg picks up the Who is Jesus? series, and as we look at the first verse of John 17 we see that the posture of prayer is important. Dustin encouraged us to (1) change our physical posture when we pray and to (2) "be you when you pray". 

James Langston opens the Word today, covering several passages about the Holy Spirit and sharing 4 steps to swapping being full of ourselves to being full of the Holy Spirit.SurrenderWaitAvoid SinPush

Today Pastor Dustin Clegg walks us through Psalm 136 and we see that His faithful loves endures forever. 1) Love Jesus for who He is.2) Love Jesus for what He has done in creation.3) Love Jesus for His deliverance.4) Love Jesus for His sovereign protection and provision.5) Love Jesus for His redemption.

Pastor Dustin Clegg poses 3 questions to guide our thoughts as we walk through Psalm 98:1) Where do we find joy?2) How is joy expressed?3) What is the response to joy?Applications:1) Remember His salvation.2) Draw near to Jesus.3) Deny yourself & obey Him.

Today we look at Psalm 51 and Brother Dustin Clegg offers 4 observations from the text.1) The peace of Jesus begins with honest confession. (Psalm 51:1-5)2) We can have peace trusting that Jesus cleans us completely. (Psalm 51:6-12)3) Allegiance to Jesus brought by His Spirit brings us peace. (Psalm 51:13-16)4) Genuine worship flows from a peaceful tension of our own complete brokenness and our Savior's complete redemption. (Psalm 51:17)Applications1) Get real with the brokenness, ugly, hard, personal, and congregational sinners that we are.2) Have peace in the truth that we are not rejected by Him when we are aware of the brokenness.

Pastor Dustin Clegg begins a new series today as we look at Psalm 130.

Finishing up the series, Your Kingdom Come, Your Will Be Done, we look at Daniel 6 and Pastor Dustin Clegg offers 3 observations and a couple of applications for us today.(1) Envy and jealousy (which is rooted in pride) is extremely destructive in nature, especially in the Kingdom of God.(2) When persecution comes nothing should change about who we are in Jesus.(3) We must study passages like these observing principles instead of patterns.How do we apply these observations?(1) Kill jealousy quickly.(2) Cry out to Jesus - - desperately begging for His Spirit to fill you in such a way that it is observable to others and only He gets credit.

Continuing with the series, Your Kingdom Come, Your Will Be Done and the study of the book of Daniel, Pastor Dustin Clegg points out things from the text that God uses to "weigh" us.(1) What we do with what we know (Daniel 5:22).(2) Motives of the heart (Daniel 5:22, Proverbs 16:2 and 21:2).(3) Pride (Daniel 5:23).(4) Reverence for the purposes of God (Daniel 5:23).(5) Idolatry (Daniel 5:23). And(6) Our awe of the person of God (Daniel 5:23).

Today we move along in the study of the book of Daniel and the series, Your Kingdom Come, Your Will Be Done, and as we look at chapter 4, Pastor Dustin Clegg presents 4 observations and applications from the text.(1) All leaders are sovereignly established and sovereignly removed by the hand of The One True God.          Application: Vote how Jesus tells you, leave your ballot in the box, then go serve Jesus.(2) Acknowledgement and praise for The One True God does not equal submission to Him.          Application: Be sure we aren't only giving lip service to Jesus but bowing our hearts in complete surrender to Him.(3) When sharing Kingdom concepts with others, courage and compassion should exist equally in us.          Application: Look in the mirror twice as much as we look out the window.(4) Ironically pride makes us foolish and humility makes us wise.          Application: Identify pride rising up as soon as possible and deal quickly and harshly with it.

Today Dr. Larry Pillow with We Can Ministries spoke and had several recipients of the ministry speak. With a painful past as a son of an alcoholic and the father of a son who died of an overdose, Dr. Larry Pillow, a retirement-aged minister, was energized by finding and fulfilling his God-given purpose: helping those struggling with addiction. After founding The Renewal Ranch, a successful transformation ministry in Conway, AR. Dr. Pillow assisted in establishing several other Christ-centered recovery ministries in both Arkansas and Ohio. As the calls for help increased it quickly became apparent that those called by God to start Christ-centered recovery centers could benefit from the experience of those who have already done it. And so, WeCan was born. Dr. Pillow and WeCan continue to answer God's calling to love one another as Christ has loved us.Dr. Pillow was instrumental in assisting The Bridge Church to start The Harbor, a Men's Recovery Ministry.https://www.wecanmin.org

Continuing with Part 4 in the series, Your Kingdom Come, Your Will Be Done, and our study of the book of Daniel, today we look at Daniel 2:31-45 and Pastor Dustin Clegg has 3 observations from the text:(1) We can be confident in that what Jesus tells us is true.(2) Every world government is or will be undermined by the Kingdom of Jesus.(3) When Jesus uses us to accomplish His purposes, there can be a crisis of pride.How do we apply this?(1) Identify all high things in your life and allow Jesus to crush them.(2) Be gentle in the presence of brokenness and bold in the presence of power.

Today we continue with our study and look at Daniel 2:1-30 and Pastor Dustin Clegg has 3 observations:(1) Jesus will absolutely put His people in impossible situations to refine us, remind us of who we are, and reveal to the world who He is.(2) Prayer, rest and worship are essential at all times, especially to those in the midst of suffering.(3) The lives of the followers of Jesus should be an absolute life giving blessing to their enemies.Question.How much suffering or pressure are we willing to embrace so that others who do not deserve the Gospel can see the truth of it?

Today we pick with in Daniel 1:8-21 in part 2 of the series, Your Kingdom Come Your Will Be Done. Pastor Dustin Clegg shares three observations from the text:(1) Holiness and humility are tandem results of a Spirit filled life (vs 8-16).(2) Jesus always rewards gritty faithfulness (vs 17-20).(3) Our normal lives or our risky obedience will have ripple effects on people we know and others who may not be alive yet (vs 21).

We are starting a new series from the book of Daniel titled Your Kingdom Come Your Will Be Done and today we look at Daniel 1:1-8. Pastor Dustin Clegg shares three observations from the text:1. The goodness of Jesus will send His people into difficult circumstances for the mercy and grace of godless men and women.2. The sons and daughters of Jesus must prepare themselves for demonic warfare in the midst of a godless culture.3. Even though we have to live in the culture, we do not have to allow the culture into us.How do we apply all of this?1. Be aware of the mercy extended to a godless world in the midst of our suffering.2. Let the word get into you.

Each year around this time we come together and have a Family Gathering to reflect on what God has done in and through the Bridge Church during the last year. We look over the budget and give a few reports, but more importantly we celebrate those who have been baptized. Today we had the honor of baptizing three new believers and these baptisms make up the podcast today.Thanks for being a part of The Bridge Church this year.

Today is the 9th and last part of the CommUNITY series and as we look at Luke 20, Pastor Dustin Clegg and 2 observations from the text:1) We must remember where we have come from and the grace we have been shown, as well has the grace shown to others in the family.2) The table of Jesus is not for the worthy. It is for the hungry and the thirsty.What are the main takeaways?1) Let grace guide the guest list to the table of Jesus.2) Empty ourselves of whatever is keeping us full.

Part 8 of the CommUNITY series takes us to Luke 14:1-24. Pastor Dustin Clegg shares 3 observations from the text then poses a question for each observation:1) Humility in this world flows from the security that we have been accepted by the One who is bigger than this world, and we never deserved it.            Question: Are you "throwing elbows" to get recognized or exalted?2) Ordinary things are often suspect to keep us from glorious Kingdom blessings.      Question: What ordinary things are keeping you from joining community and enjoying the blessings of the Kingdom?3) Holiness and righteousness are always and only a result of a relationship with Jesus, not a route to it.     Question: Are you compelling? Are you keeping yourself from the Kingdom because you feel like you don't belong?

Today Brother Dustin Clegg continues with Part 7 of CommUNITY: Open Doors and Messy Tables, and walking through Luke 10:38-42, he shares three observations from the text:1) Jesus values presence over performance. 2) Perspective becomes a problem when we aren't fully present.3) Serving can be a delight or a distraction.Applications1) Choose to be with Jesus before you allow anything or anyone else to be with you.2) Choose to be present with people when you are with them.3) Begin serving with Jesus or because of Jesus instead of for Jesus.

Today Brother Dustin Clegg continues with Part 6 of CommUNITY: Open Doors and Messy Tables, and walking through Ephesians 4:1-16, he shares three observations from the text:1) Community provides proof that Jesus is who He says He is and we are who we say we are in Him (Ephesians 4:1-11 and John 3:13-16).2) Community is necessary for maturity (Ephesians 4:12-13).3) Community is necessary for protection and exposure.The Holy Spirit has raised up leaders and established each group, therefore....Ask yourself why you wouldn't want to be in a group;Support every single group and fight in prayer for the; andBe in the group you NEED to be in.

Today we continue with the series, CommUNITY: Open Doors and Messy Tables, as we look at Luke 7:36-50. Pastor Dustin Clegg gives three observations from the text:(1) Jesus doesn't pass on an invitation.(2) When Jesus comes, reverence must be redefined. And(3) Compassion for brokenness flows from knowing who Jesus is and knowing who we are.How do we apply this?(1) Continue coming as you are.(2) Be sensitive to what you need to give.(3) Be sensitive to what you need to get.

Continuing with the CommUNITY series, we look ay Luke 19:1-10 and Pastor Dustin Clegg shares 3 observations and 3 applications from the text.Observations1) The ministry of Jesus happened often during interruptions.2) Jesus intentionally went places where He knew He would see the unclean and outcast.3) The only way sinful people change is for Jesus to come and stay with them.Applications1) Pay attention during your interruptions.2) Look for the unclean and the outcast.3) Stop making decisions on behalf of sinners whether they will embrace Jesus or not.

We were blessed to be able to witness 2 baptisms this morning and it was quit the celebration. This is part 3 of CommUNITY: Open Doors and Messy Tables, and as we look at the Gospel picture in Genesis, Pastor Dustin Clegg has 3 observations.1) Living in genuine community is difficult, but is a gift from Jesus (Genesis 2:15-23); 2) Community is meant to bring us out of hiding (Genesis 2:25-3:11); and3) We will never be free as long as we claim victimhood (Genesis 3:12-13).The main point is that Jesus does not want to expose us to leave us exposed, but to give us new clothes.

Continuing with the series, CommUNITY: Open Doors and Messy Tables, Pastor Dustin Clegg walks us through 2 Corinthians 5:1-17 and has 2 observations from the text centered around verse 16, From now on, then, we do not know anyone from a worldly perspective:1) The Gospel is bigger than our differences; and2) The Gospel is bigger than our similarities.ApplicationWhen we launch our Life Groups, ask Jesus, your spouse, and a person who has invested in you, which life group you need to be a part of.

Today we start a new series titled CommUNITY, and as we look at Luke 5:27-33 Pastor Dustin Clegg shares his observations and a couple of applications.(1) Because of Jesus, holiness is no longer measured by who is pushed out but by who is welcomed in. (Luke 5:27-29).(2) If no one is ever offended by who we invite to our tables or whose tables we are invited to, we aren't doing it right. (Luke 5:30-33)How do we apply this?(1) Get uncomfortable with being comfortable.(2) Be careful about how you view people who live messy lives with messy people.

Today is not the final message in the series, Who is Jesus?, but the last one for a few weeks as we start a new series about CommUNITY. But today we look at John 16:25-33 and Pastor Dustin Clegg shares 3 observations and applications from the text.(1) Jesus accepts the feeble faith of those who walk in what light they have as long as they are never satisfied with the light they have (John 16:25-32).             (1) Rest in the fact that Jesus has appropriate expectations on our faith, also          understanding that growth is essential.(2) People tend to scatter when the pressure hits (John 16:32).              (2) Invest all you can in the One relationship that you can always depend on.(3) Every negative thing that we face as believers now is a desperate attempt at dying blows from a defeated foe (John 16:33).             (3) Believers - - be courageous in all things because Jesus is the Compassionate Conquerer.                Unbelievers - - surrender to Him with all you know.

Pastor Kirk Owens continues in the Who is Jesus? series and as we look at John 16:16-24, he offers 3 observations.1) Jesus takes our sorrow and He turns it into joy. (John 16:20-21)2) No one can rob our blood bought, Jesus joy. (John 16:22)3) We now have access to the Father through the Son. (John 16:23-24)Applications:1) Come to Jesus with your sorrow.2) Go boldly to the throne of Jesus for His help.

This week we have Part 2 of Who is Jesus? The CROSS Examiner as we look at John 16:5-15. Pastor Dustin Clegg offers 3 observations from the text:1) The presence of the Counselor is necessary to the task of the church (John 16:5-8);2) The prosecution of the Counselor is necessary for salvation (John 16:8-11); and3) The help of the Counselor is necessary for believers to have any understanding (John 16:12-15).

Continuing with the Who is Jesus? series and our study of the book of John, Pastor Dustin Clegg walks us through John 16:1-15 and gives us 3 observations from the text:1) The suffering of believers fits perfectly into the plan and sovereignty of God to move His Kingdom forward;          A. Suffering always refines us as His children.          B. Suffering in the lives of believers is both a prosecution for not yet believers,                and a defense for those who are.2) Evil, error, and fanaticism happen often in the Name of the God of righteousness, truth, and love.3) The Holy Spirit exalts no one other than Jesus, not even Himself.Applications1) Don't be afraid to suffer.2) Align our passions with those of Jesus.3) Be filled with the Spirit and glorify Jesus.