I had a lot of great conversations after last Sunday’s message. I hope people are still processing the message and at least having the conversation with God about whether not they should be drinking or not. If it’s OK to drink socially, then we should not be scared to spend some time with God concerning the issue. If we are …
Normally, I’m not a fan of most church signs, but this one I dig. Even though it is a picture of a white, American Jesus which isn’t that close to reality, the message should get some people to think twice. Enjoy the picture and the context: Confront the elephant in the pew!
The “You Asked for It” series has been unbelievable this summer. Many churches talk about a loss of corporate momentum through a summer slump as attendance varies from week to week, and people’s interest just seems to wane. Having our church members submit their questions through the blog and be answered from the pulpit has definitely kept people perked up. …
“Sometimes I think when we are sick we are more concerned about healing than we are about the glory of God.” -Jeff Lethco That statement was taken from Jeff’s message today on “Do Baptists believe in healing?” as we continued through our “You Asked for It” series. Jeff did a great job going through the Scriptures. He showed that nowhere in …
I have many areas in which I need to improve. One of the most critical that I always must work on is my role in the home. I must continually develop my leadership within my home so that my wife and child receive the best that I have to offer. Due to my great ambition for the ministry, I could …
One thought today: “What if we really lived by what we say we believe?” How would the American Church change? Your thoughts – go!
You need to make plans to come out to North Side’s Chapel tonight @ 6pm. Cornel and Duncan, friends of North Side mission teams, will be joining us all the way from Nairobi, Kenya to share a special message. Cornel Onyango and Duncan Kimani, African Co-Directors of CARE for AIDS, have traveled from Nairobi Kenya to share the vision of …
Yes, it’s true. Today is my birthday. I am a whopping 28 years old today. So much to be thankful for, I thought I would list 28 reasons why on the 28th of July I am a grateful man: “But God demonstrated His love towards us in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8)! My …
That’s right people – it is officially Christmas in July. I have been spending some time with the band and in the studio doing some pre-production for a North Side Christmas album! We have not nailed down the complete list just yet, but we are getting closer. The album will have half full band tracks and the other half will …
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 seek God through prayer to …
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 posts every chance you visit. …
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?
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 good of a job have …
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 Charlotte. She was 7 lbs …
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 hear it, you should listen …
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. Which one will you choose? …
“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 rise up and thank God. …
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 we are going to do …
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 it ever the best option? …
As we continued in the “You Asked for It” series today, we addressed this question from the blog: “Can I Get a Divorce?” This post was one of the most repeated on the blog. Homosexuality last week, divorce and remarriage this week, wow, I’m glad we are addressing the easy ones… Jeff did an unbelievably good job at addressing the …
In Gary Chapman’s helpful book, The Five Love Languages, he holds that every person has a specific love language that speaks to them most. Do you know yours? Words of Affirmation – You feel especially loved when people express how grateful they are for you, and for the simple, everyday things you do. Quality Time – You feel especially loved …
I have heard more questions about the song “Beautiful” the last two weeks at North Side than any other song in a long time. Just so you know, I post the songs and artists each week on my blog so that you know how to get a song you like. Phil Wickham wrote the song “Beautiful.” I had heard him …
In the third post of this series on what to do when your mentor falls, I want to leave you with an encouraging though: When Your Mentor Falls (Part 3): Don’t Confuse the Fallen for the Savior Don’t Discount Their Impact Don’t Overlook Your Frailty Don’t Confuse the Fallen for the Savior Remember that we are called to follow Jesus …
This is a picture of my desktop: You may think, “That’s a lot of stuff.” In reality, it’s not enough. I have a LifeWay writing deadline today and I got to pick up the pace. I am writing curriculum for their “I (Still) Do” series to come out in May 2010. The learner guide deadline is today. The leader guide …
We started the “You Asked for It” series today at North Side. As people have posted questions on this blog, we have prayed and discussed what questions to use. For the first week, we addressed the question, “Is Homosexuality a Choice?” I’m glad we decided to start on a non-controversial subject… Jeff showed such a great balance of speaking the …
When Your Mentor Falls (Part 2): Don’t Overlook Your Frailty Don’t Discount Their Impact Don’t Overlook Your Frailty Don’t Confuse the Fallen for the Savior In this second post of the series, I want to encourage you to watch out for something when your mentor falls. When someone you look up to stops following Christ, don’t overlook your frailty. It …
I was working on my blog post for today, and I got a blog post from my seminary presdient, Dr. Al Mohler, on the state of Gov. Sanford. Too good and too true not to share: A Governor, a King, and the Tragedy of Adultery The sad spectacle of South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford continues to dominate the headlines as …
I’m following up on an earlier post and want to talk about what to do when your mentor falls. I will talk about a point on each post, but here are my main thoughts: Don’t Discount Their Impact Don’t Overlook Your Frailty Don’t Confuse the Fallen for the Savior When Your Mentor Falls (Part 1): Don’t Discount Their Impact If …
This week’s bad church sign of the week states: “CHANGING CHURCHES? – DOES IT MATTER WHICH ONE YOU STAY HOME FROM?” I wonder if someone is a little bitter about attendance numbers. While I am not a big fan of transfer growth (the type where people hop from church to church), it does happen. Legitimate transfer growth is when …
I wanted to take a minute to tell you about our worship services. Often I’m asked, what’s the worship like at North Side? When someone asks that question, they mean are we traditional, contemporary, or blended? Are we seeker sensitive or are we more driven by the desires of our members? But worship has a lot more to do than …
Today was another great day at North Side. We concluded the All-In series today with a topic “All There Relationally.” Jeff did a great job reminding us all our need for each other. I need you and you need me. I often tell Jesus that I would follow Him all by myself if I had to, but I’m so grateful …
Have you ever had someone that you look up to fall morally? Have you witnessed up close the hurt associated with affairs? In the recent days, our nation has been reminded in many cases the fallout associated with marital unfaithfulness. From celebrities to politicians to pastors, it seems like no one is exempt from the possibility. If you are like …
Its true, beloved. Beth Moore is gracing Greenwood. If you are a woman at North Side, you need to plan to come. If you are a woman at another church, you need to bring your women’s ministry and partner with your sister church. If you are a woman but don’t go to church anywhere, you need to come – Beth …
This week’s bad church sign of the week states: “GET OUT OF FACEBOOK AND GET INTO MYBOOK…GOD” I have a Facebook, and I have a Bible. I like Facebook. I love the Bible. Maybe we shouldn’t be so concerned about getting out of Facebook, but getting the Bible into Facebook. A standard answer for many Christians is to withdraw from …
You Asked For It. This Summer at North Side, we are doing a series entitled “You Asked For It” starting July 5th. This series will be completely driven by the comments on the You Asked for It blog. What is that topic you always wanted a preacher to address? What is that issue that you have always wanted to know …
It was great to be back at North Side this week. Even with a congested voice, I was honored that you guys sang out and took the lead yourselves! Songs: Awesome is the Lord – Chris Tomlin However Whenever Wherever – Travis Agnew Beautiful the Blood – Steve Fee Jesus Paid It All – Kristain Stanfill As we continued in …
So, I need your help all you Submergers out there. I can keep posting my favorite thoughts about camp, but I want to hear from you. Comment below on what Submerge meant to you in 3 sentences or less. Go.
As I am still processing all the wonderful stuff at Submerge, I thought I would send out one of my posts to the incredible Submerge staff. Band (Matt, Evan, Cory, Robert, Steven, and Elliot) – This group, comprised of members of different churches, united to lead in worship. Incredible hearts with incredible talents make a wonderful worship team, and we …
This picture reveals part of our crew trying to catch a runaway bird before closing started this morning at Submerge. It was a great week, I will have a lot to post about later, but now I just want to veg. Thank you, Jesus for allowing me to be a part of what you did this week!
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