Bridge Builders

Barry Day focuses on the challenges and complexities of relationships, particularly when they break down or encounter difficulties. Barry discusses various scenarios in which relationships can become strained or fall apart, such as conflicts with friends, strained family relationships, marital issues, and even disagreements within the Church. He emphasizes the importance of building and rebuilding bridges in these relationships and draws parallels to biblical figures who faced similar challenges.

Barry also explores why relationships fail, citing reasons like faulty design, poor construction, inadequate maintenance, and external forces. He highlights the role of pride and prejudice in relationship breakdowns and stresses the need to avoid building our lives and relationships on worldly principles.

He provides insights into the complexities of human relationships and the importance of working to repair and strengthen these bridges when they face challenges or break down.

In this session by Daniel Mayfield, the focus is on the importance of the family as the foundation of culture and society. Daniel explains that strong families are essential for building a Christian culture and how the breakdown of family structures can lead to the erosion of cultural values. He discusses the theological aspects of family and emphasizes that families are vital in waging spiritual warfare against the challenges posed by a godless culture. The message revolves around the idea that strong, united families are a powerful force in building a Christian culture.

Jon Arvin distinguishes between commands, which are obligations imposed by God, and traditions, which are instructions passed down from people. He emphasizes that traditions, while not inherently bad, should not be treated as equivalent to God's word and that they are subject to change and interpretation. The text encourages a thoughtful examination of traditions and their role in faith and community, emphasizing the need for discernment and an awareness of how traditions can affect the building of bridges between individuals and generations.

Chris Kidwell discusses the importance of setting an example and engaging with others, especially between generations, to build bridges. Chris shares his personal journey from pursuing a career in music to becoming a preacher, highlighting the influence of mentors and elders who encouraged and modeled the path for him. He emphasizes that building bridges between generations requires not only demonstrating the right behavior but also actively engaging with and mentoring others. Chris draws insights from Titus 2, stressing the role of older individuals as models of good works for the younger generation and how this can positively impact the church and its members.

In this session by Parker LaGrange, he discusses the theme of Jesus as a bridge builder who aimed to connect mankind back to God despite barriers and differences. He emphasizes the importance of understanding and utilizing the different cultures we encounter, specifically addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by American culture's secularism. Parker also references the growing number of religious "nuns" in society, individuals who don't identify with any religious background, and encourages the audience to be proactive in building bridges and turning trends in favor of Christianity. Finally, he examines Acts chapter 17, where Paul delivers a sermon in Athens, as a model for engaging with culture and building bridges.

In this lesson by Tyler King, he discusses the intriguing theme of unlikely companionships, drawing parallels to his own experience with a roommate who had vastly different backgrounds. He also explores the idea of building bridges with the unchurched, inspired by Jesus's ability to form relationships with those considered outcasts in society, particularly in the Gospel of Luke.

Trai Evans shows how the early church was keenly aware that the world's greatest need wasn't political or financial, but rather, to build a bridge between the church and the community by spreading the transformative Gospel of Jesus Christ. They wholeheartedly devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer, demonstrating a profound sense of awe and performing remarkable wonders and signs, which captured the attention of the community and paved the way for both spiritual and numerical growth within the church.

Curtis Hartshorn highlights the courage exhibited by biblical figures like Moses, Joshua, Esther and Gideon, emphasizing the significance of courage in building bridges between the church and the community. He urges the congregation to use courage as a tool to build bridges rather than walls, he leads a prayerful reflection on sharing God's love and grace with others.

In this session, Josh Basic explores the theme of faithfulness, drawing inspiration from I Peter. He also discusses the challenges and transformative power of faith, offering valuable insights on building unwavering commitment amidst trials.

Mike Mazzalongo discusses the importance of patience in evangelism and bridge building, emphasizing the need to refrain from negative criticism, endure difficult situations, and maintain composure while sharing faith. He shares personal experiences and biblical principles to illustrate the significance of patience and offers guidance on approaching individuals with different beliefs.

In this lesson, Jeff Dodgen, shares personal anecdotes and discusses the concept of building bridges using love from a biblical standpoint. He reflects on the gaps created by sin, the separation between man and God, and how Jesus serves as the Bridge Builder who reconciles humanity to God through grace and redemption.

In this first session, Jack Dodgen discusses a conversation between Jesus and a Samaritan woman, highlighting Jesus' ability to cross social and theological barriers. The focus is on building bridges to reach others, emphasizing the importance of seeing people and scenarios as opportunities rather than inconveniences. Jack encourages viewers to follow Jesus' example in building connections and understanding others' perspectives.