Is Social Drinking OK?

With Jeff on vacation this week, I had the privilege of handling another volatile topic in our “You Asked for It” series – “Is Social Drinking OK?”  I prayed that the message would cause everyone to at least reconsider casually addressing this subject.  I pray that every person at North Side will truly seek God’s Word and …

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NS New Website

North Side has launched its new website!  While some of the look is similar, the layout has completely changed to help you navigate through it easier. Here are some of the highlights: Updated Homepage – The homepage is updated every time you come back.  You will see the most updated videos, sermons, events, and blog …

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Bad Church Sign of the Week: Hose to Serve

This week’s bad church sign of the week states: “WE SALUTE OUR MEN & WOMEN WHO HOSE TO SERVE” Do you think they are missing a “C” or are they saluting firemen and firewomen?  What do you think?

“Dearly Beloved…”

The most common wedding ceremony used starts with the words, “Dearly Beloved, we are gathered together here in the sign of God…” As you think about your own marriage, where are some ways that you can start to “live” out a change this week? Below is a list of key phrases from this ceremony. How …

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Uncle Trav

I posted some pictures on Facebook and sent some Tweets last week updating everyone on the status of my sister and her baby, but I haven’t had time to post some stuff here.  So… My sister, Tara, and her husband Richard had a precious baby, Harper Elizabeth, who was born on Thursday @ 1:40 in …

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Did the Devil Make Me Do It?

Continuing in our “You Asked for It” series, today we looked at the topic: “Did the Devil Make Me Do It?” In his message, Jeff answered the following three questions: What’s the work of the devil? How does he go about doing that work? How do I stand against it? If you didn’t get to …

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Hurry Home

Pastor Andy Stanley wrote a book entitled Choosing to Cheat which describes the tension between the demands of a family and the demands of a vocation. His premise is that you will have to choose to cheat in one area – either your family or your work will get the best you have to offer. …

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Promised Persecution

“Indeed, all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.”  -2 Tim. 3:12 This is not many people’s favorite Bible verse.  I rarely hear devotions or sermons on 2 Tim. 3:12.  We like to remember God’s promises of well-being and good fortune our way, but when do we ever receive persecution and …

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The Elephant in the Pew – Coming October 2009

We announced on Sunday the upcoming series for October, “The Elephant in the Pew.”  This one has been churning around for a couple of years, and we finally feel that the time is right.  Watch the video for more info on the different things we are going to be talking about. North Siders, pray because …

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Divorce Brings Consequences

The Pharisees once asked Jesus if God disapproved of divorce, why did Moses give instructions for a proper handling of a divorce in the Old Testament? Jesus replied, “Moses permitted divorce only as a concession to your hard hearts, but it was not what God had originally intended” (Matt 19:8). Is divorce permitted? Yes. Is …

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