We all find it hard to pray. It doesn’t come naturally to us. But this article by Michael Mckinley (citing Paul Miller’s book, ‘A Praying Life’), encourages us to pray simple, 2 or 3 word prayers. Read ‘Praying simple prayers’. read more

A helpful article to grow this discipline in our lives. The author, Stephen Altrogge, shares four practical suggestions for how we can do this: - meditate prayerfully - meditate quietly - meditate vocally - meditate with pen in hand Read ‘How to meditate on God’s word’. read more

In his book ‘Counsel for Christian Workers’, Charles Spurgeon writes the following: “Many Christians do all the good they can five miles from their own house, when the time they take to go there and back might well be spent in the vineyard at home. I do not think it would be a wise regulation of the parochial…... read more

Some of these books are currently for sale in the welcoming area at the back of church, or you can follow the links to purchase them online: 1. Stop Dating the Church, by Joshua Harris. 2. Why We Love the Church, by Kevin DeYoung and Ted Kluck. 3. 9 Marks of a Healthy Church, by Mark Dever. 4. The Living Church - Convictions of…... read more

The final two talks in the ‘We Are’ series explored the topics of money and mission. Here are some resources to help us continue to reflect on these topics, and apply the truth we have learnt to our lives…The final two talks in the ‘We Are’ series explored the topics of money and mission. You can listen…... read more

This week we looked at God’s heart for mission. Here are some of the passages from the Bible that reveal God’s heart for all people to come to him and be saved.This week we looked at God’s heart for mission. Here are some of the passages from the Bible that reveal God’s heart for all people to come to him…... read more

Tough words from Charles Spurgeon on not wanting to be a part of a church…“I know there are some who say, ‘Well, I have given myself to the Lord, but I do not intend to give myself to any church.’ Now, why not? ‘Because I can be a Christian without it.’ Are you quite clear about that? You can be as good a Christian…... read more

If you really want to make peace, ask God to help you breathe grace by humbly and thoroughly admitting your wrongs.This article is sourced from Peacemaker Ministries, and was found at Justin Taylor’s blog at the Gospel Coalition. As God opens your eyes to see how you have sinned against others, he simultaneously offers you…... read more

Albert Mohler responds to the recent tragey in HaitiView the article here. read more

Mark’s sermons this weekend challenge our understanding of what it means for God to be all wise. This is a thought-provoking (and tear-jerking) video that explores some of the ideas Mark raises. read more

One of the goals at Church by the Bridge in 2010 is to read the whole Bible in a year! If you would like to join us in this aim, please feel free to use this Bible reading scheme (download). You can also read along on your mobile phone - just visit i.cbtb.org.au, and you will see details and links to the day’s readings. We…... read more

Don Whitney helped us consider the year ahead with ‘10 questions to ask yourself at the start of the year’. Don helps us with another 21 questions to consider our ways.Don Whitney helped us consider the year ahead with ‘10 questions to ask yourself at the start of the year’. Don helps us with another 21…... read more

Sharpen your focus, and consider how this year will be different.Courtesy of Don Whitney, here are 10 questions to ask yourself at the start of this new year: 1. What’s one thing you could do this year to increase your enjoyment of God? 2. What’s the most humanly impossible thing you will ask God to do this year? 3.…... read more

This month at all services we are exploring the attributes of God in our series ‘I AM - the God you didn’t think of’. Here are five books that explore the attributes of God. This month at all services we are exploring the attributes of God in our series ‘I AM - the God you didn’t think of’. One…... read more

During Sunday’s sermon (‘One living and true God’), Paul mentioned some ‘diagnostic questions’ for identifying idols in your life. Here’s a list of 35 questions to test and examine yourself.During Sunday’s sermon (‘One living and true God’), Paul mentioned some ‘diagnostic…... read more