The Bridge Church Podcast

In this sermon, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb begins an advent series titled "Fully." Here he looks at Mt 1:17 through the lens of hope. But, to do that, one must get the definition of "hope" right. What is hope or, more correctly, what is scriptural/Christian hope? Listen in. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bridgenaz/message

In this sermon, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb continues his walk through the Gospel of Mark. Here he explores the link between Moses and Jesus, The Call of the 12, the outline of Mark, Jesus' threefold expectation, and who The 12 were. This is a sermon brimming with insight. You don't want to miss it. Listen in. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bridgenaz/message

In this sermon, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb continues walking through the Gospel of Mark with listeners. In particular, he considers here Mk 3:7-12. Why does Mark mention all these places? What's up with the title "Son of God"? Is there a "Messianic Secret"? Are unclean spirits really falling on and in front of Jesus, crying out to him? And what does all this have to do with church today? For more on these and other matters, listen in. --- Send in a voice message:...

In this sermon, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb continues preaching through Mark's Gospel. In view here is Mk 3:1-6. What are we to make of the "withered hand" episode? What's the sabbath got to do with it? Who are the Herodians? Why are the Pharisees joining forces with them? What is a "hard heart"? Listen in as Halcomb considers these and other matters in this showdown of interpretations and heart-minds. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bridgenaz/message

In this sermon, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb continues his exploration of Mark's Gospel. Here he picks up at Mk 2:18-28 and offers a message that challenges the standard interpretation of these verses. You're in for a treat. Listen in. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bridgenaz/message

In this sermon, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb continues trekking through Mark's Gospel. The focal passage for this message is Mk 2:13-17. Halcomb explores numerous matters in what he says may be the most scandalous episode in all of Mark's story. He asks: Where was Jesus when this happened? What does the Via Maris have to do with anything? Why Levi? What's the connection of Levi to Jesus? And how does this all link back to John the Baptizer and look forward to Mk 3 and 6? Listen in. --- Send in...

In this sermon, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb continues preaching through the Gospel of Mark. In this enigmatic scene, he ponders the identity of "the four" carrying the paralytic, the identity of the paralytic himself, whose house all this was taking place at, corporate allegiance, and much more. Listen in. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bridgenaz/message

In this sermon, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb continues exploring the Gospel of Mark. In view is Mk 1:39-45. Does this man really have "leprosy"? Does he disobey Jesus? Does Jesus rebuke him? Why is the man in the synagogue anyway? And what does any of this have to do with what Jesus does and doesn't say and does and doesn't do? Listen in to find out. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bridgenaz/message

In this sermon, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb continues walking through the Gospel of Mark in a verse-by-verse, episode-by-episode fashion. In this message he explores Mk 1:29-39. He explores the connection between mosquitoes and Jesus' public ministry/mission. He also talks about the importance of showing up, serving, being "unnamed," and what all that looks like in a congregation. Listen in. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bridgenaz/message

In this sermon, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb digs into Mk 1:21-28. Why is there an unclean spirit in the synagogue? Who are the "Scribes"? What are we to make of all the questions in this passage? How does all this connect to the concepts of "identity" and "yielding"? Listen in. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bridgenaz/message

In this sermon, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb continues working through the Gospel of Mark. He picks up at Mk 1:14-20. He considers what it means to be a follower of Jesus and what Jesus meant by "Kingdom of God." Likewise, he sheds some light on territories in The Galilee and beyond, and, dispels some common misconceptions about dates of key events in Jesus' life and the call of the four fishermen. Listen in. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bridgenaz/message

In this sermon, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb continues his exploration of Mk 1 by looking at verses 12-13. He discusses Satan, the incarnation, the wilderness temptation, and the Old Testament connections inherent in this story. At the end, he reflects on 30+ reasons for Jesus' baptism. Listen in. **NOTE: The first 2 min of the audio contain echo. After that, it is fixed and sounds normal.** --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bridgenaz/message

In this sermon, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb continues his exposition of MK 1:10-11. Here he reveals more reasons as to why Jesus was baptized, a Scriptural pattern that sheds light on the significance of Jesus' baptism and ours, and discusses the Hebrew term "miqvah" and the Greek term "schizo." And...there's much more. Listen in and learn. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bridgenaz/message

In this sermon, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb brings Mk 1:7-9 into focus. As Pt. 1 of 3, he begins exploring why Jesus was baptized and what was going on. He explores what the "ideal engager of Scripture" might look like, the relationship between John and Jesus, why John was baptizing in the Jordan, what Jesus' vocation was, what The Galilee was like, and what Isa 43 has to do with Mk 1 in particular but Mark's Gospel in general. There's a lot to be gleaned here. Engage in some "Deep Study" and...

Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb continues preaching through the Gospel of Mark. Here he takes a very close look at Mk 1:3-6. What is John doing in the wilderness and at the Jordan River? What's his baptism all about? Why doesn't he follow his father's footsteps? And what does "counter-cultural living" have to do with any of this? Listen in and find out. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bridgenaz/message

In this sermon, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb continues with his study of the Gospel of Mark. Here, he looks very closely at Mk 1:2. Is it mainly connected with 1:1 or 1:3ff? Why does Mark reference Isaiah but go on to cite Exodus and Malachi here? What do the themes of "messenger" and "the way" have to do with anything? And what do this all have to do with true spirituality and the heartbeat of Christianity? Listen in and find out. --- Send in a voice message:...

With this sermon, Pastor T. Michael W. Halcomb begins a new series on the Gospel of Mark. Here, he discusses who Mark was, why he wrote, and when he wrote. He also discusses the way Mark attempts to portray Jesus right out of the gate. But...what does all that have to do with abandonment? Listen in and find out. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bridgenaz/message

In this sermon, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb rounds out the sermon Series on Genesis. Here, he explores how this chapter looks back across the sweep of Genesis but also forward to Exodus. He discusses whether or not there was closure between Joseph & Pharoah, Joseph & Jacob, Joseph and his brothers, and so on. He asks, "Does closure even exist or is it a myth?" He also discusses the "pit" again, scenario-making, and not letting the sun go down on one's anger. Additionally, he talks about the...

In this sermon, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb continues his exploration of Genesis. In this sermon, he looks closely at Gen 49. What are we to make of the fact that Jacob, in his deathbed poem, seems to bless some children, overlook others, and curse some? And what can we learn from Jacob's words, especially about our pursuits of happiness? What is happiness? Should Christians be interested in it? Listen to this message and find out. --- Send in a voice message:...

In this sermon, Pastor T. Michael W. Halcomb continues his exploration of Genesis. Here, in the antepenultimate chapter, Gen 48, Halcomb takes a close look at the text. What do we make of Jacob's criss-crossing of hands? Who are Ephraim and Manasseh? What is their blessing all about? What's an 'ethical will'? And what do 4-letter words have to do with all this? Listen in to find out. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bridgenaz/message