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Welcome to the Bridge Church VB Podcast, your weekly source for uplifting and transformative Sunday messages! Each episode features insightful, practical teachings rooted in Scripture, designed to inspire and guide you on your spiritual journey. Led by our passionate Lead Pastors, Archie and Tangie Callahan, we strive to create a welcoming environment that encourages individuals from all walks of life to connect with the person, power, and purpose of Jesus Christ. In this podcast, we delve into relevant themes and timeless biblical truths that speak to the challenges and joys of everyday living. Whether you’re commuting, exercising, or simply seeking encouragement, our messages aim to empower you to grow in faith and discover your unique purpose. Join our vibrant community of believers as we explore how to apply God’s Word in practical ways, fostering a deeper connection with Him and one another. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to enrich your life through these dynamic teachings. Connect with us and find out more at www.bridgechurch.tv!© 2026 Bridge Church Media Christianity Ministry & Evangelism Spirituality
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  • Last Days Part 1 - Archie Callahan

    Last Days Part 1 - Archie Callahan
    1 Nov 2026
    November 1, 2026Five Problems of the Last DaysDrawing from 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Pastor Archie delivers a sobering yet hope-filled message about the characteristics of the last days. He argues that the perilous times Paul describes are not defined by natural disasters or geopolitical events, but by the moral and spiritual condition of people. The sermon identifies five key problems that mark the last days: a love problem, a pride problem, a relationship problem, a character problem, and a religion problem. The most urgent of these is the religion problem, in which people maintain an outward appearance of godliness while lacking the transformative power of the Holy Spirit. Pastor Archie calls the church to reject comfortable, powerless religion and return to a passionate, authentic relationship with Jesus Christ, one that produces real change from the inside out. He emphasizes that the gospel carries resident power to transform any life, and that believers are called to live differently from the surrounding culture, especially in these final days before Christ's return.Key Points:- The last days are defined not primarily by external events but by the moral and spiritual condition of people, as described in 2 Timothy 3:1-5- Five problems characterize the last days: a love problem (self-love and growing coldness toward others), a pride problem (boastfulness and looking down on others), a relationship problem (breakdown of family affection and disobedience to parents), a character problem (lack of self-control and people being led by emotion rather than the Spirit), and a religion problem (having a form of godliness without genuine transformative power)- The most dangerous of these problems is the religion problem, in which churches and individuals maintain religious appearances while denying the Holy Spirit's power to change lives- The gospel of Jesus Christ carries innate, transformative power that is capable of changing any person who submits to the Lordship of Christ- The church is called to be counterculture, standing out from the world through transformed marriages, finances, relationships, and character rather than blending in- Believers must not confuse watching church or attending occasionally with genuine, passionate pursuit of God- Paul wrote 2 Timothy to encourage Timothy, a young pastor in Ephesus, to stand firm in the gospel amid apostasy, heresy, and perilous times- The faith passed down through generations, as seen in Timothy's grandmother Lois and mother Eunice, is a model for how the gospel must be carried forwardScripture Reference:- 2 Timothy 3:1-5, in which Paul warns that terrible and perilous times will come in the last days, marked by a list of moral failures and a form of godliness without power- 1 Chronicles 29:11-13, in which David, near the end of his life, declares the greatness, power, and glory of God and offers thanksgiving and praise- Matthew 24, in which Jesus warns that because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold- Isaiah 5:20, which warns against those who call evil good and good evil- Romans 1, which connects the loss of humanity and compassion to the rejection of God- Revelation 2, in which Jesus addresses the church at Ephesus and warns that they have left their first loveStories:- Pastor Archie's father was given three months to live following a heart attack in 1997. In those final days, his father became more introspective, gained an eternal perspective, set aside daily news watching, and repeatedly asked his son about heaven. This story illustrates how awareness of limited time changes one's priorities and focus.- William Borden, born in 1887 in Chicago into great wealth, inherited nearly a million dollars at age 21. Moved by missionary calling after traveling the world, he gave up his fortune, attended Yale and Princeton, and prepared to serve Muslims in West China. Before reaching his destination, he contracted spinal meningitis in Cairo, Egypt, and died at age 25 after only 19 days of illness. Despite appearing to be a wasted life by worldly standards, his motto of no reserves, no retreats, no regrets inspired thousands of missionaries. This story illustrates living for eternity rather than comfort or wealth.- Pastor Archie recounts a moment during an undergraduate psychology class when, while praying and expressing a desire to shake the world for God, he heard the Holy Spirit speak clearly to him: before he could shake the world for God, God needed to shake the world out of him. This personal story underscores the necessity of inward transformation before outward impact.- A firefighter responding to a camper fire in Tulsa noted that homes have more smoke detectors than ever before, but many lack batteries because homeowners remove them when they chirp and never replace them. The detectors look good but have no power to protect. Pastor Archie uses this as a closing illustration for the danger of having a form of godliness without the power ...
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    44 min
  • An Altar of Covenant - Jermel Mayo

    An Altar of Covenant - Jermel Mayo
    25 Oct 2026
    October 25, 2026Altars: Where Covenant Meets TransformationPastor Jermel Mayo delivers a message centered on the biblical significance of altars as places where ordinary people encounter an extraordinary God. Drawing from the life of Abraham and other biblical figures, the sermon explores how altars mark pivotal spiritual moments, memorialize divine encounters, and establish covenant agreements between God and his people. The central argument is that God's covenant, initiated through Abraham and fulfilled through Jesus Christ, is not simply a personal transaction but a generational transformation that reaches through bloodlines and families. Through personal testimony and scripture, Pastor Mayo emphasizes that alignment with God's covenant brings freedom, healing, and lasting spiritual inheritance. The sermon concludes with an altar call, inviting the congregation to physically and spiritually come before God in surrender, trust, and renewed covenant commitment.Key Points:- Altars are places where regular people meet with God and mark significant spiritual events, serving as a reminder that the God who moved before can move again- Faith, as demonstrated by Abraham, requires obedience before full revelation; God speaks the promise before showing the path- A covenant is more than a contract; it is a binding combination of promise and oath that cannot be altered, only accepted or rejected- Altars accomplish three things: they mark important spiritual events, they memorialize divine encounters, and they serve as milestones for spiritual covenants- Your personal testimony is a spiritual inheritance meant to be passed down; what God deposits in you is meant to outlast you and flow into your children and grandchildren- When the enemy reminds you of your past failures, the altar reminds you of God's transforming power and the permanence of his work in your life- God's covenant through Christ extends to all people, both Jew and Gentile, through the spiritual bloodline of Jesus- Reconciliation and forgiveness are fruits of covenant living; God uses his people to restore broken relationships across generations- The body of Christ serves as a community of witnesses to the covenant agreements being made between individuals and GodScripture Reference:- Hebrews 11:8, which describes Abraham's obedient faith in leaving for an unknown land based on God's promise alone- Genesis 12:1-3, in which God calls Abram to leave his homeland and promises to make him a great nation through whom all peoples of the earth will be blessed- Genesis 12:6-8, describing Abram building altars at Shechem and east of Bethel as he traveled through the promised land- Romans 4:16-17, which affirms that the promise comes by faith and grace, and that Abraham is the father of all who believe, including those outside the Jewish law- Joshua 4:1-7, recounting Joshua's command to take twelve stones from the Jordan River as a memorial for future generations to remember God's miraculous intervention- 1 Samuel 7:15-17, describing Samuel's circuit of ministry and his return to Ramah, where he built an altar to the Lord- Psalm 23, referenced in the context of God's covenant blessing and the promise of his presence through every valleyStories:- Abraham's call and journey to Canaan, including the building of altars at Shechem and Bethel, used to illustrate how altars mark covenant beginnings and require letting go of the temporary to embrace what God is building- Joshua's memorial stones taken from the Jordan River, used to illustrate how altars memorialize divine encounters and serve as testimonies passed down to future generations- The parable of an old farmer who nailed a stake into the ground behind his barn at the moment of his conversion, returning to it whenever the enemy tried to convince him he was not saved- Pastor Mayo's personal account of filming his daughter's first track and field long jump meet, used to illustrate how God records the date, time, and location of every significant moment in our lives- Pastor Mayo's testimony of his mother nearly aborting him at age 19, being stopped by a godly nurse, and how that moment was connected to God's larger plan for his life and ministry- The story of Pastor Mayo spiritually coaching his future son-in-law before approving his request to court his daughter, used to illustrate the importance of covenant priorities in relationships- Pastor Mayo's daughter's wedding at age 19, during which the Holy Spirit reminded him that God saved him at the same age, revealing the generational nature of covenant blessing- Pastor Mayo's account of burying his biological father, from whom he had been estranged since age five, and how God softened his heart at his daughter's wedding to the point that he was able to hold his father's hand as he passed away, illustrating the covenant power of reconciliation#Altars #CovenantFaith #GenerationalBlessing #SayYesToJesus #BridgeChurch #ItIsFinished ★ Support this podcast ★
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    46 min
  • The Counterculture Christ Part 6 - Archie Callahan

    The Counterculture Christ Part 6 - Archie Callahan
    18 Oct 2026

    October 18, 2026

    The Narrow Way: A Call to Decision and Discipleship

    In this concluding message of the Sermon on the Mount series, Pastor Archie challenges believers to reject the cultural philosophies of pluralism and syncretism and instead embrace Jesus as the one and only path to life. Drawing from Matthew 7:13-14, the sermon presents a stark contrast between two gates, two roads, two crowds, and two destinations. Pastor Archie emphasizes that following Jesus is not merely an intellectual acknowledgment or a Sunday ritual, but a decisive commitment requiring the surrender of pride, sin, and self-reliance. True discipleship involves both entering the narrow gate through salvation and walking the narrow road through ongoing commitment to the Word and the Holy Spirit. The sermon calls every listener to examine which road they are on and to make a deliberate decision to follow Christ alone.

    Key Points:
    - Pluralism, the belief that all faiths and gods lead to the same destination, is directly contradicted by the teachings of Jesus, who declared himself to be the exclusive way to the Father
    - Syncretism, the mixing of various religious beliefs and philosophies with Christianity, was warned against by Paul and remains a danger to the church today
    - Jesus is both inclusive, in that his offer of salvation extends to all people, and exclusive, in that salvation comes through him alone
    - Entering the narrow gate represents the moment of salvation, while walking the narrow road represents the ongoing life of discipleship
    - Grace is not opposed to effort but to earning; believers must actively engage with Scripture, community, and the Holy Spirit to grow in Christlikeness
    - To not make a decision about Christ is itself a decision with eternal consequences
    - Jesus will never deliver a person from something they have befriended; repentance requires a genuine turning away from sin

    Scripture Reference:
    - Matthew 7:13-14, which describes the narrow gate and narrow road that lead to life, contrasted with the wide gate and broad road that lead to destruction
    - Luke 13:24, which urges hearers to make every effort to enter through the narrow door
    - John 3:16, which establishes the inclusive nature of God's offer of salvation to the whole world
    - John 14:6, in which Jesus declares himself to be the way, the truth, and the life
    - Colossians 2, where Paul warns the church at Colossae against mixing philosophy, rituals, and the worship of angels with the gospel of Christ
    - Ephesians 4:15, which instructs believers to speak the truth in love
    - Exodus 32, the account of the golden calf as an example of syncretism drawn from pagan worship

    Stories:
    - Pastor Archie recounts being stranded on a dark country road in South Carolina as a teenager after the lights and engine of his cousin's Pontiac Fiero failed, illustrating the danger of being left without guidance and the relief of finding even a small light in the distance
    - The story of young Ronald Reagan at a shoemaker's shop, where the shoemaker crafted one pointed shoe and one round-toed shoe because Reagan could not decide, is used to illustrate that indecision is itself a decision with real consequences
    - Pastor Archie describes the specific roads he must travel to reach his mother's house for Thanksgiving, noting that the final stretch requires leaving a broad highway for increasingly narrow roads, drawing a parallel to the narrow path that leads to life and the supper of the Lamb
    - The account of Aaron constructing the golden calf in Exodus 32 while Moses was on the mountain receiving the Ten Commandments is presented as a biblical example of syncretism, blending pagan worship practices with the worship of the one true God

    #TheNarrowWay #SermonOnTheMount #JesusIsTheWay #BridgeChurch #ChooseLife

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    31 min
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