Sinners & Misfits? I'm One Too.
3/31/2012
“Sinners & Misfits? I'm One Too.”
Marc Schelske & Steven Shomler
Building on the foundation of last week's message, Marc Schelske shares openly about his own struggles with vulnerability in an interview style conversation with Steven Shomler. James 5:16 is the touch point scripture for the conversation, as Marc shares about his own brokenness.
Videographer: Ethan Morrow & Dave Snodgrass
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Which Cross Do You Choose?
3/24/2012
“Which Cross Do You Choose?”
Marc Schelske
In his first message after a three-month Sabbatical, Marc Schelske challenges the church to be honest with God and each other. Confession is the starting point of healing. This is part 1 of a 2 part series.
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Christmas Future
12/31/2011
"Christmas Future"
Christmas Past, Present, Future #3
Marc Schelske
Often we are encouraged to live with the "spirit of christmas" all year long. Is this possible? What would it look like? What does the Bible say that addresses this? Today is an opportunity to consider who we as individuals and as a church want to be.
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Christmas Present: Do Not Fear
12/24/2011
"Christmas Present: Do Not Fear"
Christmas Past, Present, Future #2
Marc Schelske
The resounding theme of the Christmas Story is found in the words, "Do not fear!" The angels repeated these words to Mary, to Joseph, and to the Shepherds. This theme was repeated in Jesus' own words throughout his ministry. God is telling us that when we experience his presence, we have nothing to fear.
Videographer: Grant Snodgrass
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Love First
12/10/2011
"Love First"
Fierce Love #6
Marc Schelske
Note: The first six minutes of this video is Pastor Marc Schelske sharing personally about his life and upcoming sabbatical.
Love is the central thing about Christianity that motivates and guides everything we do. If we remove love from the equation, we are no longer walking in the way of Jesus.
Videographer: Ethan Morrow.
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The Table
11/26/2011
"The Table"
Fierce Love #4
Thanksgiving Service
Marc Schelske
At the center of our Thanksgiving celebration is the table around which we gather. A similar table shows up over and over in scripture. What does this table say about God's invitation to us?
Videographer: Grace Wheelhouse.
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Jesus Loves Those He Disciplines
11/19/2011
"Jesus Loves Those he Disciplines"
Fierce Love #3
Marc Schelske
The bible says that God disciplines us and for many that sounds uncomfortable. But the truth is that our perspective on discipline reveals a lot about our picture of God. God disciplines us for our good. It is always an expression of his love.
Videographer: Grant Snodgrass.
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Jesus Loves The Church
11/12/2011
"Jesus Loves The Church"
Fierce Love #2
Marc Schelske
Jesus loves the church. But you might be surprised what this means. The depth of God's grace is illustrated more clearly as we understand how deep Jesus' love for the church goes.
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Jesus Loves You
11/5/2011
"Jesus Loves You"
Fierce Love #1
Marc Schelske
Launching a six-week series looking at the things that Jesus' loves and what that love means for us. The starting point for both our relationship with God, and our relationship with the world, is knowing that God loves us. Not as anonymous members of the human race, but specifically and by name.
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Talk Like a Lifeguard
10/29/2011
"Talk Like a Lifeguard"
Your lifeguard Mission #4
Marc Schelske
How to have spiritual conversations without being arrogant and pushy. Using Jesus' conversation with the woman at the well as a model for how to have conversations with the people in your oikos when the opportunity arises.
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You Are A Lifeguard
10/8/2011
"You are a Lifeguard"
Your Mission, #1
Marc Schelske
Videographer: Caeden Brusett.
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The Invitation
10/1/2011
"The Invitation"
Ministry Launch 2011-2012
Marc Schelske
Jesus spoke in invitations. He offered four invitations: to new life, to rest, to live without condemnation, and to belong. This is the invitation that he extends to us as well. Bridge City is called to be a community of Jesus' invitation.
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Try Circle Three
9/24/2011
"Try Circle Two"
Try The Ripples, #4
Marc Schelske
Part of following Jesus is seeking Him in the world. What does that look like? Is there a way to do evangelism, outreach and service that is life-giving and powerful?
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Try Circle One.
9/10/2011
"Try Circle One"
Try The Ripples, #2
Marc Schelske
Following Jesus means spending time with Jesus and then doing what He leads you to do. The core of spending time with Jesus is this: meeting Jesus in His word. There are an enormous number of ways to do this. If you want to know Jesus and have a relationship with Him, you must find ways that work for you. Relationships are built by time spent. That's no different with Jesus.
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The Ripples. A Parable.
9/3/2011
"The Ripples: A Parable."
Try the Ripples, #1
Marc Schelske
What does it mean to follow Jesus? At Bridge City we talk about this using the image of ripples, and identify three parts of the journey as Circle One, Circle Two and Circle Three. If you've ever wondered what the basics of following Jesus look like, this is it. This is also a great way to understand what Bridge City is up to.
Videographer: Dave Snodgrass.
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Treasure.
8/20/2011
"Treasure."
Parable Punchlines, #4
Marc Schelske
We close out the Parable Punchlines series with Matthew 13:34-46, where Jesus tells two stories of searching for lost treasure. Who is the main character in these stories? And what is the treasure that must be found at all costs?
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Bread & Mustard.
8/13/2011
"Bread & Mustard."
Parable Punchlines, #3
Marc Schelske
Sermon starts 4 minutes, 30 seconds into this video. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Looking closely at Matthew 13:30-33, we hear Jesus tell us that sometimes small things matter more than big things. What does this mean in the Kingdom of Heaven?
Videographer: Steve Hayes.
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Soil.
7/30/2011
"Soil."
Parable Punchlines, #1
Marc Schelske
The first installment of a 4 week series studying the parables of Matthew 13. Jesus tells the story about a farmer sowing seeds, and what happens when those seeds encounter different kinds of dirt. Did you know that dirt can keep you from hearing God - especially when the dirt is in your heart.
Videographer: Bodie Brusett.
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How To Be Happy
6/25/2011
"How to Be Happy"
Feeling True, Week 6
Marc Schelske
Closing our series on emotions we look at how to be happy. Does God want you to be happy? What do we mean by that? What might God mean?
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The Truth in Compassion
6/18/2011
"The Truth in Compassion"
Feeling True, Week 5
Marc Schelske
During this series we've talked about the idea that God feels like we do, but in this area the tables are turned. With compassion we feel like God does. Compassion is the emotion you feel when you identify with someone else such that you are moved to act on their behalf. This is the core of God's agape love, and a hint that maybe agape isn't just for God! It's something we feel too.
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The Truth in Grief
6/11/2011
"The Truth in Grief"
Feeling True, Week 4
Marc Schelske
This week we explore the emotion of grief. No one likes it. We do crazy things to avoid it. What purpose does it serve? How long should we grieve? How should we relate to people in our lives who are grieving?
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The Truth In Fear
6/4/2011
"The Truth in Fear"
Feeling True, Week 3
Marc Schelske
This week Marc explores the emotion of fear. What is it? What purpose does it serve? How is it helpful? Where does it hinder us? And what do we do with the Biblical idea of the "fear of the Lord?"
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The Truth In Anger
5/28/2011
"The Truth in Anger"
Feeling True, Week 2
Marc Schelske
NOTE: The audio in this video does not start until about 2 minutes. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Anger is an emotion we all experience. What does it really mean, and how can it impact our lives and spiritual journey? What can we learn from Jesus' anger? Is there something true that God wants to show us in the emotion of anger?
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Feel Like God
5/21/2011
"Feel Like God"
Feeling True, Week 1
Marc Schelske
Kicking off a new series, we look at two ideas. First, God experiences emotions. Second, what we believe about this matters profoundly. It's counter-intuitive to some of us, and may feel in conflict with some of what we think we know about God, and yet scripture is clear that emotions are part of God's experience. That means that our emotions are part of being created in God's image. This has powerful implications for our relationship with God.
Videographer: Ethan Morrow
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Ask, Seek, Knock, Enter, Grow
5/7/2011
"Ask, Seek, Knock, Enter, Grow"
A Different Kind of Kingdom, #6
Marc Schelske
Wrapping up our series in Matthew on the Sermon on the Mount, we come to Jesus' final words. Ask, seek and knock. Do we approach God for things? Or do we pursue God Himself?
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Come Awake!
4/23/2011
"Come Awake!"
Easter, 2011
Marc Schelske
The empty tomb that we celebrate at Easter is the promise and guarantee of new life for us. Wherever Jesus went he brought life where there once was death. He offers that to us, and asks us to be a part of bringing it to the world.
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Are You Striving?
4/16/2011
"Are you Striving?"
A Different Kind of Kingdom, #4
Marc Schelske
Matthew 6:19-34. This passage covers a wide range of things - money, materialism, worry, focus. But they are all tied together by the principle that the thing we chase change us. Jesus challenges us to chase after Him alone, and let this shape our other priorities.
This series is part two of the larger Jesus Rescues: The Gospel of Matthew teaching series covering the whole gospel.
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Why Do You Serve?
4/9/2011
"Why Do You Serve?"
A Different Kind of Kingdom, #3
Marc Schelske
Matthew 6:1-18. Jesus attacks the very things we use to justify ourselves spiritually, and tells us that the only way to connect with God is to have a righteousness that is superior to the most religious people we can think of. Our efforts will fail. In the end it comes down to choosing to trust Him rather than ourselves and our good work.
This series is part two of the larger Jesus Rescues: The Gospel of Matthew teaching series covering the whole gospel.
Videographer: Dave Snodgrass
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Who Do You Trust?
4/2/2011
"Who Do You Trust?"
A Different Kind of Kingdom, #2
Marc Schelske
Matthew 5:17-47. Jesus attacks the very things we use to justify ourselves spiritually, and tells us that the only way to connect with God is to have a righteousness that is superior to the most religious people we can think of. Our efforts will fail. In the end it comes down to choosing to trust Him rather than ourselves and our good work.
This series is part two of the larger Jesus Rescues: The Gospel of Matthew teaching series covering the whole gospel.
Videographer: Steve Hayes
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A Different Kind of Kingdom
3/26/2011
"A Different Kind of Kingdom"
A Different Kind of Kingdom, #1
Marc Schelske
Matthew 5:1-16. Jesus begins to lay out a picture of what this new kingdom of His really looks like. The beatitudes establish the core culture of the kingdom. When you are not seeking value at the expense of others, you can find God's blessing in the most unexpected places.
This series is part two of the larger Jesus Rescues: The Gospel of Matthew teaching series covering the whole gospel.
Videographer: Dave Snodgrass
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The Kingdom at Hand
3/12/2011
Jesus Rescues: Introduction to the Gospel of Matthew, #4
"The Kingdom at Hand"
Marc Schelske
Matthew 4:13-24. The introduction to Matthew's gospel ends with Jesus coming out of the desert, calling his first disciples, and starting his mission. His message is summarized with these words: "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near." What does it mean to repent? What is the kingdom of heaven?
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What Kind of Kingdom?
3/5/2011
Jesus Rescues: Introduction to the Gospel of Matthew, #3
"What Kind of Kingdom"
Marc Schelske
Matthew 3 - 4:11. In Jesus' baptism and temptation we see more clearly the kind of king he will be, and the kind of kingdom he will build.
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The Unexpected Kingdom
2/26/2011
Jesus Rescues: Introduction to the Gospel of Matthew, #2
"The Unexpected Kingdom"
Marc Schelske
Matthew 1:18 - 2:23. The story of Jesus birth presents Matthew's central thesis. Jesus is the promised king. He is a different kind of king than you expect. And your response to him matters. The response of the Magi and King Herod provides an opportunity to think about how we respond to Jesus' claim on our lives.
Videographer: Steve Hayes
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The Plan Unfolds
2/19/2011
Jesus Rescues: Introduction to the Gospel of Matthew, #1
"The Plan Unfolds"
Marc Schelske
We begin the first installment of our series looking into the Gospel of Matthew. This week, Matthew 1:1-17, the genealogy of Jesus. These are some of the most skipped-over verses in the Bible. Why are they even in here? What do they mean? Learn how these verses summarize the amazing plan that God put in place centuries before, and tell us exactly what kind of Messiah Jesus would be.
Videographer: Steve Hayes
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What's Going On Around Here?
1/22/2011
"What's Going On Around Here?"
Marc Schelske
In a very personal and vulnerable message, Marc provides a current snapshot of the "state of the union" of Bridge City, and articulates the direction forward for our church in the coming year.
Technical Note: The Audio starts at 1 minute in, just after some non-sermon-related introductory remarks.
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Jonah & His Attitude
1/8/2011
Hints of Grace, #
"Jonah & His Self-Righteous, Bitter Attitude"
Marc Schelske
The unexpected twist in Jonah's story is that he didn't want the people of Nineveh to receive a second chance. For him they were beyond the edges of forgiveness, and he was unwilling to participate in God's grace towards them. Do we have this same line in our hearts?
Videographer: Ethan Morrow
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The Unwanted Girl
1/1/2011
Hints of Grace, #5
"The Unwanted Girl"
Marc Schelske
In the story of Jacob and Leah, we find a picture of God's grace, choosing to love and work through the ones that are unloved.
Videographer: Peter Schmidt
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This One Family
12/11/2010
Hints of Grace, #2
"This One Family"
Marc Schelske
The best way to understand the Old Testament is to see that it is the story of God working through just one family, for the purpose of revealing His character, and bringing about His rescue plan for humanity. The implications of this are enormous. It means that the Bible is not really about you and what you need to do. It is about God and what He has done. This sermon is an overview of the Old Testament patriarchs from this perspective.
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The Big Story
12/4/2010
Hints of Grace, #1
"The Big Story"
Marc Schelske
You can't understand Christianity, or what it means to follow Jesus, without understanding the beginning of the story. Genesis 1 - 3 lay out for us God's intention for this world and for us, and why the world is so far away from that now. They also are the starting point for the big story that unfolds over the whole course of the Bible, where we can see Jesus and His heart as God's great rescue plan unfolds.
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Gratitude & Hope
11/27/2010
Having Hope, #3
"Gratitude and Hope"
Marc Schelske
Saying "Thank you" can be hard because it is an admission that someone else provided something for us. It calls us to recognize our dependence. This is why gratitude is such a big theme in the Bible. Without an awareness of our ultimate dependence on God, and others, we can't experience the freedom and joy that God intends for us.
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Listen & Act
11/6/2010
210 Life, #3
"Listen & Act"
Marc Schelske
Marc responds to the question, "What if I don't know my purpose or passion? What then?" The discussion centers around three kinds of purpose, and five different ways to look for God's direction for your life.
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Making & Being
10/30/2010
210 Life, #1
"Making & Being"
Marc Schelske
One of the issues that arises when discussing life purpose is the issue of "Significance Blindness." For some this means they can't see little things that need doing because they are looking for the "big thing" that they want God to ask of them. They are looking for significance and are blind to the little moments of obedience. For others this means that the idea of "making a difference" is too big and overwhelming, and so they don't even pay attention for larger things, committing themselves to a life of just "being a good Christian." Significance blinds them to take risks to obey God. The truth is that the things that God calls us to do are neither "big" or "small," since we cannot know the extent of their impact. That means the right standard is obedience.
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You Are A Poem
10/23/2010
210 Life, #1
"You Are A Poem"
Marc Schelske
Introducing the idea of a 210 life, drawn from Ephesians 2:10. You were handmade by God, a piece of artwork, made to reflect His character and to do good works that He has prepared in advance for you to do.
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Bridge City's Adventure
10/2/2010
On The Adventure, #6
"Bridge City's Adventure"
Marc Schelske
Marc presents the mission of Bridge City and the vision for the coming year, challenging the church to a commitment to new depth, new relationships, new people, and new ventures.
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He Looked Forward
9/11/2010
On The Adventure, #3
"He Looked Forward"
Marc Schelske
What lie at the core of Abraham's choice to go when God asked? God gave him a vision and he organized his life around it. Every day was a step of faith in the direction of God's future. What does this mean for our lives and our church?
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Build An Altar And Move On
9/4/2010
On The Adventure, #2
"Build An Altar and Move On"
Marc Schelske
We continue to follow Abraham's life, and learn that our initial step of faith is not the end of the story. Will we choose to go with God, even when we face the risks that come in the spiritual adventure?
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Going Who Knows Where
8/28/2010
On The Adventure, #1
"Going Who Knows Where"
Marc Schelske
This message begins a series looking at Abraham's experience of faith and obedience, and what it means for us. You can't predict where God will show up, and you can't predict what He will ask of you when He does. But when you obey God's call, God goes with you. In this message, Marc also talks about his personal journey, and his sense of the future for Bridge City.
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How Authentic Do I Have To Be?
7/24/2010
Made for Relationships, #3
"How Authentic Do I Have To Be?"
Marc Schelske
Marc and Kevin lead a discussion about the role of accountability in a community, and how it can happen in a way that is loving, gracious, and life-giving.
Videography by David Jester.
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A New Kind of Relationship
7/17/2010
Made for Relationships, #2
"A New Kind of Relationship"
Marc Schelske
We long for intimacy. We value inclusion, because we want to be included. But in our culture relationships are very often used as tools to get the things we think we need. We form groups so that we can feel the safety of relationship, and then we use those groups to exclude others, so that we feel value. But as followers of Jesus we are called to a new kind of relationship, one where we offer committed intimacy and radical inclusion to those around us. Our effectiveness as witnesses of the Gospel rests on our willingness to use our relationships to serve others.
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A Relational Church Needs Relational People
7/10/2010
Made for Relationships, #1
"A Relational Church Needs Relational People."
Marc Schelske
A new series, "Made For Relationships" was kicked off with this entry. This message lays out the Biblical and theological basis for the importance of relationships in the church. The gospel is at its core relational. That means the church must be as well.
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Passion is a Gift!
7/3/2010
Are You Feeling OK? Emotional Temperature and Discipleship
"Passion Is A Gift" #4
Marc Schelske
The fourth and final week of this series discusses the gift of passion, and how God created us so that our emotions would draw us to Him, and make it easier for us to do the right thing. Jesus' example of enduring the cross "for the joy set before him," tells us that when our hearts are in alignment with God's, our passionate response can lead us to do great and Godly things.
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Are You Feeling Well?
6/26/2010
Are You Feeling OK? Emotional Temperature and Discipleship
"Are You Feeling Well?"
Marc Schelske
This third week of our series on emotions in the life of a follower of Jesus focuses on practical teaching for understanding and dealing with our emotions. God's purpose in our lives is to grow us up in the image of Christ, and that does not mean growing out of having emotions. It means growing to feel the way that God feels. This teaching includes the 5 A's - a tool for helping sort through feelings and understanding what they might mean.
Videography by Ethan Morrow.
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An Emotional God?
6/18/2010
Are You Feeling OK? Emotional Temperature and Discipleship
"An Emotional God?"
Marc Schelske
The Bible says that we are made in God's image, and that God's purpose in our life is to grow us up in the image of Christ. That means that the picture we have of God is really important. What picture do we have of God when it comes to emotions? Stoic and removed? Well, the Bible portrays God in amazingly passionate and emotional language. What does this mean for us?
Videography by David Jester
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Flying Blind
6/12/2010
Are You Feeling OK? Emotional Temperature and Discipleship
"Flying Blind"
Marc Schelske
In this first week of a 4 week series we look at the tendency we have to ignore our emotions when it comes to our life of faith. We've all been taught that emotions are untrustworthy. But what happens to us if we live this way?
Videography by David Jester
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Jesus: Our Lord
5/22/2010
Jesus Is All We Need
"Jesus: Our Lord"
Marc Schelske
We wrap up our ten week series looking at Jesus by examining the first creed of the early church, "Jesus is Lord." What does it mean to make Jesus the Lord of our lives? Partly it has to do with obedience, but partly it has to do with freedom.
Videography by Steve Hayes
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Jesus: Our Foundation
5/8/2010
Jesus Is All We Need
"Jesus: Our Foundation"
Marc Schelske
We build our lives on a wide variety of things, looking to them for a sense of security. When those foundations are threatened, we react in fear. But every possible foundation except Jesus is flawed. Only in Him can we find the rock that can carry both the weight of our lives, and the impact of unexpected life circumstances.
Videography by David Jester
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Jesus: Our Bridegroom
5/1/2010
Jesus Is All We Need
"Jesus: Our Bridegroom"
Marc Schelske
One of the images used in scripture of Jesus is that of Bridegroom. This is a picture of God anticipating being with us, of longing for an intimate relationship with us, and of committing to us no matter what. This amazing picture is exactly what we need to draw our attention away from all the false idols that occupy our hearts, promising us salvation and love and demanding sacrifices. We can turn to the God who has said that He is profoundly for us, He will never leave us or cast us out. We can never be ugly or undesirable to Him.
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Jesus: Our Rescue
4/3/2010
Jesus Is All We Need
"Jesus: Our Rescue"
Marc Schelske
The intuition that we need to strive to save ourselves is powerful in us. It's at the root of every religion humanity has ever created. We are constantly looking for was to "build a staircase" to get to heaven. We seek value and accomplishment. We try to validate ourselves before others and God. But Jesus' death and resurrection is God's ultimate statement that He has come for us. We don't find Him because of our great accomplishments. We find Him because He has come down to rescue us.
Videography by Ethan Morrow.
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I Will Draw All People
3/20/2010
Jesus Is All We Need
"I Will Draw All People"
Marc Schelske
This message introduces a ten-week series looking more closely at Jesus, and what God revealed about Himself in Jesus. Humanity has a deep desire to see and experience the ultimate. We might not label it this way, but the Bible tells us that this is our desire to see God. We've tried many ways to connect to God, but the Gospel tells us something new: God has already shown us His face in Jesus. As we look at Jesus, we see everything we need to know about God.
Videography by Steve Hayes.
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Your Love O Lord
3/6/2010
Life Songs
"Your Love O Lord"
Marc Schelske
We close our teaching series on worship, emotional authenticity and the Psalms by looking at the text of Psalms 36. Here we see a joyful worship that comes from seeing God for who He is, and seeing ourselves for who we are.
Videography by Ethan Morrow.
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A Shield About Me
2/13/2010
Life Songs
"A Shield About Me"
Marc Schelske
Continuing our series looking at the variety of worship and different emotional experiences in the Psalms. Today we look at Psalms 3, another song of Davids. This time he is crying out to God when the circumstances of his life are out of his control. Honestly expressing our fear and confusion to God is another kind of worship, where we trust Him with the details of our lives.
Videography by Ben Ashlock.
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Have Mercy, O My God
2/6/2010
Life Songs
"Have Mercy, O My God"
Marc Schelske
Continuing our series looking at the variety of worship and different emotional experiences in the Psalms. Today we look at Psalms 51, David's song of confession after his adultery with Bathsheba and the murder of Uriah. Here we see that honest confession is also a kind of worship as we approach God truthfully, desiring restored intimacy with Him.
Videography by Ben Ashlock.
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Better Is One Day
1/30/2010
Life Songs
"Better Is One Day"
Marc Schelske
Today we introduce our new teaching series, "Life Songs." Many people assume that worship is what they see happening when Christians sing generally happy songs in church services. And so when their feelings don't align with those kinds of songs, they assume they can't worship, or they feel fake. But reading through the Psalms we discover that worship is much broader than that. In this series we'll look at a number of different Psalms that reveal the emotional breadth of true worship, where we can bring ourselves in whatever condition we are to God.
The first week we look at Psalms 84 and see an example of worship that is rooted in yearning to be in God's presence.
Videography by Steve Hayes.
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Don't Fall Away Because of Me
1/9/2010
Stories of New Life
"Don't Fall Away Because of Me."
Marc Schelske
We start the new year talking about the difficulty that arises when we measure the quality of our faith or God's presence by the quality of our circumstances. By looking at the story of John the Baptist and his inquiry of Jesus, we see how easy it is to blame God or get spiritually frustrated when it seems that God isn't coming through for us in the way we hoped. Jesus reminds us that we don't follow Him for what He does for us, but because of who He is.
Videography by Steve Hayes.
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Compassion
12/12/2009
Bridge City Ethos, #7
"Core Values - Compassion"
Marc Schelske
The next core value in the Bridge City ethos is Compassion. "Love Takes Action." Jesus taught his disciples very clearly that following Him wasn't just about them. A big part of the story was how they served the people around them. Jesus stood clearly in line with the Old Testament prophets, saying that the way we care for those who can't speak for themselves, and those on the margins, express our understanding of God's heart. While there are a lot of ways to engage this part of our faith, all of them come down to a moment of obedience. Will we respond to God when He asks us to serve the people around us?
The last 15 minutes of the video includes the interview with Nathan and Candi Burton about the adventure they are currently on of serving a homeless couple. It's a powerful conversation that we'd love you to be a part of.
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Authenticity
11/28/2009
Bridge City Ethos, #5
"Core Values - Authenticity"
Marc Schelske
We continue our teaching series on the Bridge City ethos by looking at the second of our core values. We value authenticity. The Christian life starts with a moment of vulnerability the Bible refers to as confession and repentance. But God's intention is not that this should be a one time thing. His plan is that we live lives marked by this kind of openness with Him and each other.
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God's Guidance
11/14/2009
Bridge City Ethos, #3
"Core Values - God's Guidance"
Marc Schelske
We continue our teaching series on the Bridge City ethos by looking at the first of our core values. We value God's guidance. That means we want Him to set our agenda and be our ultimate truth test. How do we seek God for guidance? How do we let that guidance structure our lives?
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The Second Reformation
10/17/2009
Cell Summity 2009
"The Second Reformation"
Marc Schelske
Looking at the Biblical basis for small intentional communities of Christians, and how these communities help the church live out it's Biblical mandate. This message is a strong philosophical basis for why Bridge City has committed to cell groups as a core element of ministry.
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Grace Before Us
10/10/2009
Series: Never Ending, Unstoppable Grace
Message #5 "Grace Before Us"
Marc Schelske
We wrap up our five week series on Jesus' story of the prodigal father and hs two lost sons, looking at how the themes of this story fit into the larger story of the Gospel. Studying through Ephesians 2:1-10 we discover that God's Grace is about more than just saving us, and that the grace extended to us is also an invitaiton to be gracious to the world.
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Grace Among Us
10/3/2009
Series: Never Ending, Unstoppable Grace
Message #4 "Grace Among Us"
Marc Schelske
It's easy to think of Grace as being all about us, the defining factor in God's relationship with us as individuals. Grace certainly opens the door to relationship with God, but that's not the end of the story. The father in Jesus' story in Luke 15 went out to invite the older son in to the party as well. But there's a hidden implication there. In order for the older brother to come into the presence of his father, he had to join in the party celebrating the return of his lost brother. Grace has implications for community. In fact, accepting God's grace means accepting the people God has been gracious to.
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The Not-So-Good Son
9/19/2009
Series: Never Ending, Unstoppable Grace
Message #2 "The Not-So-Good Son"
Marc Schelske
The second half of the story of the prodigal son is perhaps the most interesting and important part. Here we pay attention to the story of the older brother - the one who stayed home, who obeyed the father, and was responsible. Why is there tension between the two brothers? What does it mean when the older brother refuses to come in to the party? What does this mean for us? We find out that God's grace stretches further than perhaps we thought.
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We've Changed The Ending
9/12/2009
Series: Never Ending, Unstoppable Grace
Message #1 "We've Changed the Ending"
Marc Schelske
We start a new teaching series looking deeply into the story of the prodigal son from Luke 15. Here we investigate the first half of the story that deals with the younger son who ran away. In a world where we so often thing that God's love and blessing follows performance and accomplishment, Jesus tells us that our value to the father doesn't come from these things. It doesn't matter who we are or what we've done, we are welcome home.
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This is How it Looks.
6/20/2009
Series: Be The Church 2.0
Message #10 "This is How It Looks."
Marc Schelske
We close out this ten week series on the church with three powerful stories from the lives of real Bridge City people that illustrate exactly what being the church means.
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Paramedics & Art Restoration Specialists
6/13/2009
Series: Be The Church 2.0
Message #9 "Paramedics & Art Restoration Specialists"
Marc Schelske
God's purpose since the fall has been to bring restoration, and this is the ministry He has entrusted to us. His mission has become our mission. We are called to bring restoration into the lives of the people we come in contact with. Sometimes this means being involved in other people's crisis, sometimes this means investing in a person slowly and gently over the long haul. But in either case our relationships are meant to be avenues of healing to others.
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Upside Down, Inside Out, Prophets & Clowns
5/23/2009
Series: Be The Church 2.0
Message #7 "Upside Down, Inside Out, Prophets & Clowns"
Marc Schelske
Following Jesus means signing up to be part of an entirely different culture. Instead of making decisions based on what seems normal or "common sense," we are called to make decisions that align with God's character. What would this look like? What would it mean for us?
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Unexpectedly Holy Imperfect Saints
5/23/2009
Series: Be The Church 2.0
Message #6 "Unexpectedly Holy Imperfect Saints"
Marc Schelske
Another thing that scripture claims of the church is that it will be holy. This comes across in statement about identity and action. What does it mean for the church, for us, to be Holy? Is it all about doing the "dos" and avoiding the "don'ts"? Is it something more? Is holiness about us or about God? What role do our actions play in this?
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Jesus' Junior League of Evil Fighters
5/9/2009
Series: Be The Church 2.0
Message #4 "Jesus' Junior League of Evil Fighters"
Marc Schelske
We continue in our exploration of what the Bible says the church is to be doing in this world. The church is the community of people on mission with Jesus. That means our mission is the same as His mission. In Jesus' personal mission statement in Luke, we learn that Jesus was coming to announce the arrival of a whole new kingdom. That set his kingdom in opposition to the kingdom already in place - the kingdom of evil. As followers of Jesus, one of our purposes is to oppose evil wherever we find it - in Satan's lies, Satan's influence and Satan's presence.
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Image Bearers & News Sharers
5/2/2009
Series: Be The Church 2.0
Message #3 "Image Bearers & News Sharers"
Marc Schelske
Having confronted the truth that the church is the people - not the building, or organization or programs - we have to start reflecting on what this means for us. If we are the church, what is the Bible calling us to be about? Today begins seven weeks looking at different roles the scripture calls us to. This week we examine our calling to be Jesus' witnesses, examining our baggage around that idea, and looking at the example of the first Christians for how we might go about this responsibility.
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Welcome to the Family
4/25/2009
Series: Be The Church 2.0
Message #2 "Welcome to the Family"
Marc Schelske
Last week we looked at the Biblical truth that the church is not buildings or programs or organizations - it's the people. But it's not accurate to leave it there. The church is more. It is the community of people on mission with Jesus. In this message we orient ourselves to what this means by looking at the like of the early church found in Acts 2. What did their community look like and why?
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Tag! You're it.
4/18/2009
Series: Be The Church 2.0
Message #1 "Tag. You're It!"
Marc Schelske
This week we begin a recap of some our Bridge City's foundational Biblical understanding of what it means to be the church. The word church is widely misunderstood in our culture and even in the church. The church is not a building or an organization or even a program - as good as these things may be. The church is the body of Christ. That means the church is the people. Everything the Bible teaches the church is to be doing is what you and I as followers of Jesus are to be doing.
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Special Message: Here I Am Response
So, what is the next step for you? We are going to provide a number of "next step" opportunities and experiences in the upcoming weeks. Watch the weekly email and weekend update for more information.
The first opportunity is to join us as we participate in a Night Strike. This is an activity of Bridge Town Ministries. On Friday, April 10th we'll be taking a group of 15 on this experience. We'll be serving some of Portland's homeless by delivering food and socks, washing feet and giving haircuts, as well as praying for people and listening to their stories. This is not a good event choice for small children; we are recommending 12 and up. Because of the limited space, this activity requires signing up ahead of time. If you want to join us call the office at 503-794-1696 or email wheelhouse@bridgecity.org.
In the coming weeks we'll be announcing other opportunities with different flavors and levels of engagement. Be watching for those, and if you have service ideas, ways that we as a church family can bless & serve, then let us know. It's time for us to expand beyond Circle 1 and Circle 2, and begin making a mark in Circle 3.
I look forward to seeing where this part of the journey takes us!
- Marc
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God Has More For You
2/7/2009
Series: Encouraging Words
Message #5 "God Has More For Your - Heaven & Eternity"
Marc Schelske
The biggest promise made in scripture, the one that might be the hardest for some to get their heads around, is the promise of eternal life. Jesus promised His followers that He would return for them, and take them to be with Him forever. This promise is really about the end of death - and that means it's about the end of fear. When we face loss and pain, the power of the resurrection is available to us today.
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God Understands Us
1/24/2009
Series: Encouraging Words
Message #3 "God Understands You"
Marc Schelske
We all have a core desire to be understood, and many people struggle with whether God can really understand them. This study of Hebrews 4:4-6 shows us that we have a God who understands us intimately and who has given us unprecedented access to His heart.
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God Gives Us Peace
1/17/2009
Series: Encouraging Words
Message #2 "God Gives You Peace
Marc Schelske
God has promised us peace. And yet Jesus said that He does not give peace in the same way the world does. What brings us peace? What kind of peace is God offering? What does this look like practically in the middle of our chaotic and fragmented lives?
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