The Church
A Relational Church Needs Relational People
10/07/10 14:00 Sort by: By Marc
Schelske | Series
- Made For Relationship
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.
Videography by Ethan Morrow.
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Compassion
12/12/09 12:07 Sort by: By Marc
Schelske | Series -
Ethos
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.
Community
05/12/09 08:38 Sort by: By Brittany
Ouchida-Walsh | Series -
Ethos
12/5/2009
Bridge City Ethos, #6
"Core Values - Community"
Brittany Ouchida-Walsh
The next core value in the Bridge City ethos is Community. "Following Jesus Happens In Community." The evidence in scripture is powerful. Christianity was never meant to be a private dogma or personal experience. When we follow Jesus we become part of a body. We are now connected in a way we weren't before. Everything that we are called to do as Christians happens in the context of relationship. Instead of being able to live a perfect life as measured by our own preferences, we are called to live an open life where we actively engage each other, even when things are hard.
Love God, Love People, Bless & Serve the World.
01/11/09 10:25 Sort by: Series -
Ethos |
By Marc
Schelske
10/31/2009
Bridge City Ethos, #1
"Love God, Love People, Bless & Serve the World."
Marc Schelske
This is the first message in a series introducing the Bridge City Ethos - a series of 8 ideas that define who we are as a church and where we're going. In this first week, we look at the reason for having such a document in the need for a compass to provide quick guidance as we make decisions in our lives and our church. Then we look at the mission, "Love God, Love People, Bless & Serve the World" as the most direct way to know that we're headed in the right direction.
The Second Reformation
17/10/09 19:17 Sort by: By Marc
Schelske | Special
Messages
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.
This is How it Looks.
20/06/09 20:11 Sort by: By Marc
Schelske | Series -
Be The Church 2.0
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.
Paramedics & Art Restoration Specialists
16/06/09 15:49 Sort by: Series -
Be The Church 2.0 | By Marc
Schelske
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.
Guides, Coaches & Work-out Partners
08/06/09 15:11 Sort by: Series -
Be The Church 2.0 | By Kevin
Brusett
6/6/2009
Series: Be The Church 2.0
Message #8 "Guides, Coaches & Work-out Partners"
Kevin Brusett
We were not made to do this journey alone. One of our roles in the church is to encourage each other, support each other, and help each other strive. We have only so much life to live. Who we choose to do life with, and who we choose to get counsel from is really important.
Upside Down, Inside Out, Prophets & Clowns
30/05/09 18:50 Sort by: Series -
Be The Church 2.0 | By Marc
Schelske
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?
Unexpectedly Holy Imperfect Saints
28/05/09 11:52 Sort by: Series -
Be The Church 2.0 | By Marc
Schelske
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?
The Perfect Ensemble Cast
17/05/09 12:53 Sort by: Series -
Be The Church 2.0 | By Brittany
Ouchida-Walsh
5/16/2009
Series: Be The Church 2.0
Message #5 "The Perfect Ensemble Cast"
Brittany Ouchida-Walsh
We've already established that the church is not the building, the organization or the program. But these misconceptions color the way we live as Christians - especially in the area of spiritual gifts. If the church is the organization, then the gifts that matter are the ones that have to do with being in charge. If the church is the program, then the gifts that matter are the ones that end up on stage. But if the church is a body, then what gifts are important?
Jesus' Junior League of Evil Fighters
09/05/09 15:56 Sort by: Series -
Be The Church 2.0 | By Marc
Schelske
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.
Welcome to the Family
25/04/09 15:55 Sort by: By Marc
Schelske | Series -
Be The Church 2.0
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?
Tag! You're it.
18/04/09 15:54 Sort by: Series -
Be The Church 2.0 | By Marc
Schelske
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.
Image Bearers & News Sharers
03/05/09 15:12 Sort by: By Marc
Schelske | Series -
Be The Church 2.0
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.