God Dwells Where You Need Him Most

  Many people interpret circumstances in their lives believing that God does not care enough about them to get involved.  Scripture paints a completely different picture of our Father. One of the greatest qualities someone can have is that of consistency. Children long to see that trait exhibited within their parents. You may or may …

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Saving a Soul from Death

Our church has benefited so much from focusing on the Book of James over the last few months.  It was a great day to finish up our “Faith Works” series. Today’s focus was James 5:19-20: 19 My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back, 20 let him know that whoever brings back a …

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The Power of Prayer

Week after week, our church is becoming more of a family. Today, the focus upon James 5:13-17 helped even more so. 13 Is anyone among you suffering? Then he must pray. Is anyone cheerful? He is to sing praises. 14 Is anyone among you sick? Then he must call for the elders of the church and they are to pray over him, anointing him with oil …

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Don’t Swear

Such a special time of being the church today.  The entire service was built around James 5:12: But above all, my brothers, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or by any other oath, but let your “yes” be yes and your “no” be no, so that you may not fall under condemnation. Today’s …

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Patiently Waiting

It was so great to be led in worship by such a great team today.  I missed leading with them again this week because we were celebrating Eli’s birthday on Wednesday (rehearsal time).  We have had two birthdays on Wednesdays this month.  So, I haven’t been kicked off the team…yet!  I just needed some time …

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Rich and Wicked

Today, I was hit by the joy of being able to be a part of this church family.  God is doing so much around us and through this congregation, it is just humbling to watch. This service was prayed over and the passage was studied relentlessly to provide a good flow around the focal text …

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The Will of God

What a special day to worship Jesus.  What a fantastic time with our church family committing ourselves to submitting ourselves to the will of God. I led worship today but in a different way.  I wasn’t in the band, but I led people to focus upon God by introducing the focus for the day. I …

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A Critical Spirit

I am just absolutely overwhelmed at all the Kingdom goodness happening with our North Side family right now! I tried some different things in our services today concerning order and elements.  We had a lot going on but it was a powerful time. Reading Psalm 19:7-11 Song – “Your Word” [from “The Word”] Welcome and …

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Humble Before God

Powerful day at North Side.  We focused our worship gathering on James 4:6-10. 6 But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” 7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8 Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify …

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