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Knowing Jesus (Live)

March 28, 2017May 5, 2013 by Travis Agnew

Originally released in 2012 as a studio album, this live version was recorded Easter weekend 2013. Prologue Come Lord Jesus Gloria Wisdom and Stature You Must Increase It Is Written Words of Life I Will Follow Our Father Peace Be Still All Things Are Possible You Are the Christ Unconditional Love Friend of Sinners Hosanna Woe to You Not My …

The Deceivers

April 25, 2017May 5, 2013 by Travis Agnew

Even though the rain was still coming down in Greenwood, the worship was going up. It was such a special time today as we studied 2 John and celebrated the release of our “Knowing Jesus – Live” CD and DVD. The above picture was from soundcheck with my lil’ man Eli worshiping alongside me. He doesn’t miss a beat or a lyric. Rock solid. I need to get him up there with me past soundcheck some time.

The time of worship was really special. We did only music from “Knowing Jesus” and had a ton of singers, band members, choir members, kids’ choir, and teach can percussion ensemble. It was a lil’ rowdy this morning.

Today, we worshiped to:

Knowing Jesus Live Release

April 25, 2017May 2, 2013 by Travis Agnew

I got to watch the “Knowing Jesus” DVD with our band and tech team tonight at the house. It was a great time watching these people worship along to these biblical truths. 16 months ago we met in our house to begin writing these songs, and here we sat together as a family celebrating what God has done among us.

I am blown away at how well this came together. God blessed us with some special people on our team and outside our team to put together an incredible double disc CD and DVD. It sings the Bible. You can feel the passion in the room. It’s very special.

We will have each available on Sunday for $15. Get both for $25. Get some for a friend. Share the gospel in a unique way.

Tonight, I am truly humbled that these wonderful worship leaders let me lead with them.

Here’s a sneak peek from the video – hope you enjoy:

“There Aren’t Enough Hours in the Day!”

January 11, 2018May 1, 2013 by Travis Agnew

Time is one of those things that you can never get back. We all have an appointed time to live, and we will not see another second of it. Everyone has a certain purpose to live for on this earth, and when that purpose is accomplished, our time is done (Acts 13:36). No magic wand will ever be able …

1 John Recap

April 25, 2017April 27, 2013 by Travis Agnew

A few months ago, we looked at the calendar and needed to plan how we were going to end the series on 1 John – “Knowing That You Know Jesus.” I had this random idea. I began to tell Jeff what I was thinking, and he said, “I was thinking the exact same thing. Let’s go with it.”

So, anyway, that “go with it” happened this morning. It was powerful and unexpected.

We simply read through the Book of 1 John. At the end of different sections, we worshiped according to the truth read. It was so simple and powerful just letting the Word speak. No commentary. No need for explanation. And we know it did not return void.

Gus Burgdorf did a great job sharing his work with the Gideon’s ministry. The Word is powerful (getting the theme yet?).

Today, we worshiped to a lot of music:

Send Montreal

December 30, 2016April 25, 2013 by Travis Agnew

This has been a whirlwind of a week. Monday morning, I traveled to Montreal, Canada to meet, encourage, learn, and pray for church planters in that area. We were back Tuesday night! It was a fast paced but a very special time.

Our time was spent with passionate men of God, who are dedicated to the Great Commission. They love the Lord with their hearts but also their minds. They have studied that city and know the areas in which they are trying to reach. Spending time with the Send Montreal team of the North American Mission Board was not only educational but edifying as well.

Montreal’s history is unique. There was a time when the city basically walked away from organized religion. The city is now 0.5% evangelical Christian and there is 1 church per 185,000 people in that area.

We were invited to come and see the work that is being done. While the stats seem bad, God is at work.

“Risen” Video

April 25, 2017April 24, 2013 by Travis Agnew

So excited to give you a sneak peek into the “Knowing Jesus” DVD. The video below is the song “Risen.” We are so grateful to how energetic this looks and sounds. Our friends working on this project went over and beyond. And I am excited to say that you will be able to get your copy of the DVD …

“G.P., Are You With Me?”

April 25, 2017April 23, 2013 by Travis Agnew

This month has been full of traveling and full of exciting developments. We have been working on the mixing and editing of the Knowing Jesus Live CD and DVD. We were in Charlotte on Thursday to finish the mastering of the audio. As I was walking down the hallway, I took a picture of the album (with cassette tape) on …

Keep from Sin and Idols

April 25, 2017April 21, 2013 by Travis Agnew

Today is the last sermon from 1 John! We will conclude our series “Knowing That You Know Jesus” today. Ever doubted your assurance of salvation? 1 John has great help so that you can know that you know that you know you belong to Jesus. If you don’t have a church home, we’d love to see you at 9:30 or …

Bad Church Sign: Face Powder vs. Baking Powder

December 30, 2016April 19, 2013 by Travis Agnew

This one was too good not to share. This week’s bad church sign states: FACE POWDER MAY GET A MAN IT TAKES BAKING POWDER TO KEEP HIM Ah, I’m sure no lady took issue with this one 😉

Believe God

April 25, 2017April 14, 2013 by Travis Agnew

Special day at North Side! Celebrated baptism and communion. Worshiped with all our hearts. Heard the Word proclaimed. Loved seeing the church in action!

We studied in 1 John 5 and talked about the 3 witnesses: the water (baptism), the blood, and the Spirit. We were able to experience that and celebrate each element today! It was such a special time.

Today, we worshiped to:

Day 88 of M’Cheyne

April 9, 2013April 9, 2013 by Travis Agnew

I started the M’Cheyne Bible reading plan on January 1st of this year. The goal is to read through the entire Bible once, the NT and Psalms twice. At first I was unsure of the format, but I have grown to love this plan.

It is a simple format reading through 4 different of sections each day, and it is not geared around any holiday. That’s why Day 88’s reading was so powerful.

It so “happenned” to be Good Friday. It so “happenned” to be on the day we were starting our “Knowing Jesus” presentation. It so “happenned” to be after a very rough dress rehearsal on Wednesday where everything you could possibly imagined that could have gone wrong did.

And I wake up that Friday morning and I pull out the day’s reading and I was overwhelmed by what I found:

Knowing Jesus Weekend Recap

April 25, 2017April 8, 2013 by Travis Agnew

In January of 2012, our worship team began studying Scripture and writing music to chronicle the life of Jesus. During Easter weekend, we presented our King as passionately and skillfully as we were able. Both Friday and Saturday night were full of visitors and worshipers. Those who knew the story well and those who were being introduced to it for the first time. People who had never walked into a church in their entire lives and people who were following along in their Bibles as we proclaimed the truth.

I am still trying to process everything that went down, but here’s what I know for sure:

Overcome the World

April 25, 2017April 6, 2013 by Travis Agnew

Such a special time at North Side Baptist Church this morning. I love gathering with these people because it truly is family.

We were blessed to have the Erskine Gospel Choir lead us in worship this morning. Tobe Frierson’s leadership is so passionate and the choir does such a wonderful job.

Today, we worshiped to:

He Is Risen

April 25, 2017March 31, 2013 by Travis Agnew

Easter Sunday was an incredible time of worship. Coming off a busy weekend with “Knowing Jesus” being absolutely incredible, our time together was such a special way to conclude the weekend.

Different people gauge success in church in different ways.

If you define success with numbers, we had more people at church than what we have ever had. If you define success with momentum, there was more energy and excitement than what we’ve ever experienced. If you define success with the number of visitors, we received more visitors over the weekend than what we’ve ever encountered. If you define success with the polish of the service, everything went wonderfully well (even if some of the things were never rehearsed since we were working on “Knowing Jesus” so much). If you define success with a powerful message, it was off the charts.

So, how did we determine if it was truly successful?

Come, Lord Jesus, Come

April 25, 2017March 29, 2013 by Travis Agnew

(In some browsers, you might need to refresh to see the video above if it doesn’t come up right away.) Tonight is the night! After over a year of prayers and work, we are here. In gearing up for our “Knowing Jesus” weekend, we are sharing some of the exciting info concerning this special event. Listen to the very talented …

Live Recording – Knowing Jesus

April 25, 2017March 27, 2013 by Travis Agnew

We have some exciting news to share with you today!

1. We are almost out of tickets for Knowing Jesus this weekend. There are a few left for Saturday. Friday is completely gone. Now, these are free tickets. So, we anticipate some tickets being out and not being used. We will have overflow, and there is a chance that we will have extra seats – even on Friday. The best bet is to get there. We will open doors at 6:30. If you do not have a ticket, we will give you a holding ticket. If there are seats in the auditorium at 6:55, you come on in. We are overwhelmed at the response. We shouldn’t be surprised. Jesus would attract a standing room only crowd back then, no reason He wouldn’t do it now. Even if it is super packed, let’s rejoice in the fact and get cozy to the people next to you!

2. We are making a live recording from this weekend! We have been making preparations for this for a while but held back the news of it. God has placed some wonderful friends in our lives that are helping record a live DVD and CD from this weekend’s service.

“Not My Will” – Storytellers

April 25, 2017March 25, 2013 by Travis Agnew

“Not My Will” was written for “Knowing Jesus” to show the commitment to which Jesus went to the cross. In the Garden of Gethsemane, he knew exactly what was waiting on him. He wasn’t fearful of Pilate or the Jews or the torture or the cross. He comprehended he was about to absorb the entirety of God’s wrath upon him.

In light of his coming crucifixion, Jesus stated his desires. If there was another way to provide salvation for mankind, his flesh would have readily accepted it. But since there was not, he was resolved to state these famous words: “Not my will, but Yours be done.”

Can you imagine if we lived like this? No matter what God called us to, no matter how difficult it might be, no matter the circumstances facing us, we look at him and say “not my will, but Yours be done.”

The Love of Christ

April 25, 2017March 24, 2013 by Travis Agnew

Powerful day of worship. It was great to begin celebrating Passion Week as a church family. Jeff’s message was so true. 1 John 4 paints a picture of the love of Christ that is simply breathtaking. He wanted to save us. He loves us. Christ loves people like me!

Today, we worshiped to:

“Peace Be Still” – Storytellers

April 25, 2017March 18, 2013 by Travis Agnew

“Peace Be Still” was written as an interlude for “Knowing Jesus.” In between “Our Father” (a song on the Lord’s prayer highlighting Jesus’ prayer life) and “All Things Are Possible” (a song about Jesus’ miracle ministry), I wanted to continue to tell the story in a unique way.

I attempted to create a soundtrack to when Jesus calmed the storm. This event showed Jesus’ command and even nature itself. I began to collect sounds from storms and began to create what the feel might have been like on the boat when the disciples thought they were perishing and Jesus was snoozing on the lower deck. In the song, the storm escalates to this big crescendo and then dies down to this beautiful calming effect.

Then, I just had to try to come up with a guitar riff that sounded like it could be a soundtrack for that moment.

Sure, that sounds simple.

Test the Spirits

April 25, 2017March 17, 2013 by Travis Agnew

Sunday’s service consisted of focusing upon 1 John4 and the exhortation to test the spirits.

In our culture today, you can get your hands on more “Christian teaching” than ever before. Books, sermons, services, shows, podcasts, etc. You name it. I’m living proof that ANYONE can write a book. There has never been more spiritual resources available than there is now and never a more reason to discern every teaching you encounter.

In order to navigate through these times, John was advising the church to test the spirits. Jeff did a fantastic job handling this text. Solid sermon.

Sunday, we worshiped to:

In the Beginning Was the Word

April 25, 2017March 15, 2013 by Travis Agnew

In gearing up for our “Knowing Jesus” weekend, we are pinning some quotes from some of the music on Pinterest and other social media sites. You can see one of them above from a picture from the last time we did the event at North Side. We can’t wait to do this live again on March 29 & 30th. Here are some links …

Love {in}Deed Recap

December 30, 2016March 13, 2013 by Travis Agnew

Still hearing reports of all God did through his church on Sunday as North Side participated in a Love {in}Deed day as we served Greenwood.

We said, “Amen,” and then we went throughout the city to serve others. As the worship service concluded, the real service began.

Here were some of the feedback we received from just a few of our sites:

“All Things Are Possible” – Storytellers

April 25, 2017March 11, 2013 by Travis Agnew

“All Things Are Possible” was the first song that I worked on for the “Knowing Jesus” album. I had a direction for the album, I was getting ready to unveil the plan to the band, but I needed something to share with the band so they could see what I was thinking about. I didn’t want to write to much of any song or a little of a bunch of songs. I wanted them to be a part of about every corner of it, but I needed one to show them what I was thinking.

That night, I gave them a list of 14 major songs that we would do for the album. It listed the titles of the song and the themes of the song, but the song had not been written yet. It was just a direction for the theme of each song or the time period in Jesus’ life that it would cover.

As I prayed through the list of song titles, I decided to take a stab at “All Things Are Possible.” This would be the song that would cover the sign ministry of Jesus. This would somehow attempt to summarize all the miraculous deeds that Jesus did during his 3-year ministry span.

No easy feat.

But we took a shot at it anyway!

Love {in}Deed

April 25, 2017March 10, 2013 by Travis Agnew

What a great day of worship all day long with North Side! What started in a worship center ended all over the community. When the service ended, the real service began!

Our church left worship and went to every corner of Greenwood and showed love in deeds rather than in just words. As we studied 1 John 3:18, we decided to put it into practice.

Today, we worshiped to:

Build Your Church Here

April 25, 2017March 8, 2013 by Travis Agnew

Pastors Are Not Celebrities

December 30, 2016March 7, 2013 by Travis Agnew

On Sunday, I heard my pastor say something that I’ve heard him say many times before. It doesn’t matter how many people are within earshot, he still says it. It doesn’t matter the size of our church or the busyness of his schedule. He had just preached this incredible message on the assurance of salvation. As he made a plea …

“Hosanna” – Storytellers

April 25, 2017March 4, 2013 by Travis Agnew

As we began to put the final touches on the “Knowing Jesus” project, there were some spaces that I wanted to fill in with some either shorter songs or instrumental pieces. Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem at Passion Week was one of those places.

The moment when Jesus rides into Jerusalem is at the peak of his popularity and also the peak of people hating him. While celebration was breaking out in the streets, in the shadows, the Pharisees conspired together on how to take him out.

Usually, when I have heard a song with “hosanna” in it, the instrumentation and choral structure sounds very regal and majestic. I love all of those songs. But as we tried to tell this story, common folk were singing this on common instruments really on the spot. This wasn’t a song fit for kingly courts. This was a street song.

In my mind, it originally probably sounded like a rowdy hoedown.

Hate Sin

April 25, 2017March 3, 2013 by Travis Agnew

What a special time of worship today! I am so thankful that while we had some curve balls thrown our way today via technology bothers, we have a such a special group of volunteers that make things happen in such a great way week in and week out!

We were so blessed to have Cassie back with us today. Such a special time just to see the church love on her. Excited about the movement of the gospel among us. OG also gave us directions for the way we are wrapping up our Love {in}Deed Sunday next week with a North Side staff vs. Burton Center clients basketball game Sunday 7PM. Can’t wait!

Today, we worshiped to:

The Gospel of John

April 24, 2019March 1, 2013 by Travis Agnew

We took 11 sermons from our Knowing Jesus: The Gospel of John sermon series and made sermon remixes from them. Our worship team reduced the time and put some music to some great sermons.

I Will Follow Jesus Anywhere

April 25, 2017March 1, 2013 by Travis Agnew

“The Betrayal” – Storytellers

April 25, 2017February 25, 2013 by Travis Agnew

“The Betrayal” is an instrumental piece that Leah Wilson and myself composed for “Knowing Jesus.” The piece was meant to capture the moment when Judas sneaks off from the group and the betrayal of Jesus takes place.

Leah’s musicality is off the charts. I can give her a look or a 1-second cue to play the melody on something or do a fill and she nails it on the spot. She is one of the best combinations of someone who can play by ear or by sight.

When we came to this piece, I knew I wanted a flute piece, but we had to come up with something short and to the point.

We also wanted it to be a musical theme for Satan where we would use in two places. Yeah, I know. We are really weird.

Love Purity

April 25, 2017February 24, 2013 by Travis Agnew

The pic above is Mama Barnes teaching us all how to dance at 80 years old! She dances better than 18 year olds!

Mama Barnes and the Faith Home Choir helped lead us in worship today and it is always a privilege to have them. We consider this group as part of our family, and seeing the change that this ministry makes in the lives of people is always such a thrill to watch.

Today, we worshiped to:

Remain in Christ

April 25, 2017February 17, 2013 by Travis Agnew

The above picture is the Love {in}Deed map that we unveiled today at North Side. We are excited that on March 10th, we are leaving the worship service for the real service to begin as we serve in nearly every corner of Greenwood. Signups were a great first day, but we still have some open spots!

I was so thankful to have some of our high school students help lead worship today. These young men have a genuine passion for the Lord and are leading off stage and on stage at such a high level. Not a high level for their age. A high level. It is an honor to have them help lead worship. I am looking forward to letting the next generation in our church lead more often!

Today, we worshiped to:

The Andrew Challenge

April 25, 2017February 13, 2013 by Travis Agnew

As people celebrate Lent today, many people have decided to give something up. My recommendation to you is to join me and pick something up instead.

Would you consider joining me for the next 40 days for The Andrew Challenge?

The Andrew Challenge is very simple – be intentional for the next 40 days to bring someone to Jesus.

Andrew was one of the 12 disciples of Jesus. We don’t know much about him other than the fact that he was responsible for connecting his brother, Peter, to Jesus.

One of the two who heard John speak and followed Jesus was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother. He first found his own brother Simon and said to him, “We have found the Messiah” (which means Christ). He brought him to Jesus. -John 1:40-42

That’s the challenge. Use the 40 days leading up to Easter to invest in someone pointing them to Jesus. Invite them over for a meal. Grab some coffee. Pray for them. Share your testimony. Begin to share the gospel with them when the door is open. Look at the next 40 days as a consecrated time to invest in someone intentionally.

Here’s what you need to do:

“It Is Written” – Storytellers

April 25, 2017February 12, 2013 by Travis Agnew

There was an ironic joke that was shared concerning the song “It Is Written” from our “Knowing Jesus” project. With all the songs complete and recorded, there was only song that had not yet been written. It’s name? “It Is Written.”

To say that this song barely made it on there is an understatement.

We wanted a song to focus on Jesus’ sinless perfection. We wanted to tell the story of how Jesus stayed faithful during the temptation of Satan. It needed to be a little eerie, but a lot triumphant.

And we could just not land on the song.

Don’t Love the World

April 25, 2017February 10, 2013 by Travis Agnew

While I am a part of the crew that creates the worship services, I was shocked at how much I was personally impacted today. I felt like I was on a roller coaster ride a couple of times, and I felt the story was told in such a heavy way today.

We started with an acoustic and just vocal song to encourage people to sing out into worship. We then continued the theme and lifting Jesus up and getting out of the way. After reading some Scripture about Jesus’ temptation, we then sang “It Is Written” as a call for us to obey God’s Word instead of our desires. Some of our college students then did a fantastic job of doing the “Everything” drama set to music by Lifehouse. As that ended dramatically, we began to sing, “Knowing you, Jesus, knowing you, there is no greater thing.” And then the message that was full of truth!

I don’t know why – but it was heavy for me today. I was blown away by some of the comments today after services and some of the stories that I was hearing of how individual elements spoke to different people. There are people who were on the verge of throwing their lives away that are turning away from this world system and turning to Jesus. Overwhelmed!

Today, we worshiped to:

Learn How to Make Disciples

April 20, 2020February 5, 2013 by Travis Agnew

I am thrilled that NSU is starting up this Sunday, Feb. 10th!

North Side University is a 2-year intensive training for those interested in growing as a disciple-maker. The training is comprised of course information, practicum experiences, and intentional mentorship. At the end of the 2 years, a completion of this program would equip a disciple-maker to effectively carry out the Great Commission within his or her specific context.

THE 2-YEAR PLAN consists of:

“You Must Increase” – Storytellers

April 25, 2017February 4, 2013 by Travis Agnew

This week’s edition of storytellers focuses on the song “You Must Increase” from our “Knowing Jesus”project. This song was written focusing on the period of the consecration of the Christ. This song was to highlight his relationship with John the Baptist and the entire religious scene at the time.

As Jesus’ cousin, John the Baptist knew plenty concerning the Christ. His entire life was purposed to point people away from himself and towards Jesus.

His famous words in John 3:30 served as the crux for this song: “He must increase, I must decrease.”

Love Your Brother

April 25, 2017February 3, 2013 by Travis Agnew

I had the privilege of serving college students this weekend at BCM Converge down at Myrtle Beach. The boys and I had a great time hanging with students, and I got to talk with two great breakout groups concerning orphan care.

So, as I am heading back today from a wonderful weekend, I did miss out on being with North Side this Sunday, but I am confident everything was fantastic!

Today, we worshiped to:

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