Two Sides of the Cross

Preached on August 26, 2016 at North Greenville University for the Ignite 2016 Conference. Text is Luke 23:39-43. Main Points Avoiding hell is not the same thing as desiring heaven. Our churches market a better life and label it the gospel. If the residents of hell believe in God and shudder, than mere intellectual ascent is incapable to grant heavenly …

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Is Jesus Your Teacher or Lord?

In the final hours before Jesus’ crucifixion, every detail recorded in the Gospels is paramount.  While the overarching story is known by many, there are also key statements and actions recorded that bring greater depth to what is transpiring.  One of those key moments is seen at the Last Supper in comments given by the disciples. In Matthew 26:20-25, Jesus …

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Accountability Questions

As of late, I have talked with a lot of people who have a whole lot of intention to follow Jesus, but they simply keep getting tripped up along the way. I hate to see someone who truly wants to change, but they can’t seem to get over making the same mistakes over and over again. What I have learned …

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Share It

The “Share It” sermon was the final day’s theme for Fuge 2016 “Unashamed” series. I preached from Luke 9:57-62 regarding the excuses used to delay in following Jesus. I believe we use the same ones today.  I pray this short sermon can be an encouragement to you! Audio Main Points Three things that will hold you back from following Jesus: comfort, …

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The Songs of Jesus

I started praying through the psalms daily a few months ago and it has been an incredible method of connecting with God. Every morning, I take the day of the month and use it to assign me a psalm by an increment of 30. For July 26, I will pray through either Psalm 26, 56, 86, 116, or 146.  I …

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Only Jesus

I had the privilege to speak for Fuge camps for the last 2 weeks this summer.  I edited something I wrote a few years ago for the final sermon for the week.  Here is the written format.  I am hoping to post the audio later.  Pray it encourages you about the one and only Jesus. Only Jesus Transcript Who is …

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The Old Rugged Cross – Album Chords

We have been super encouraged from feedback regarding our latest North Side Worship album entitled, “The Old Rugged Cross.”  This collection of 13 hymns was recorded on Easter weekend earlier this year. We have heard incredible stories of people sharing the music with friends and other churches beginning to sing the arrangements. Album Preview You can listen to snippets from …

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The Old Rugged Cross – Available Now

I have been overwhelmed with encouraging words concerning our latest release, “The Old Rugged Cross.”  This 13-hymn collection was a live recording Easter weekend. It is incredible sounding!  So amazed by the team God has put together with North Side Worship and so thankful for the way the worshipers sang out over the weekend. We have the album available at …

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The Old Rugged Cross

“The Old Rugged Cross” is a 13-hymn live recording from Easter weekend 2016. Track Listing The Old Rugged Cross When I Survey the Wondrous Cross At the Cross Hallelujah! What a Savior There Is Power in the Blood There Is a Fountain Nothing But the Blood Are You Washed in the Blood? Grace Greater Than Our Sin I Stand Amazed Crown …

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The Old Rugged Cross – Album Available in April

This weekend was incredible.  We had 2 great nights of worship that we called “The Old Rugged Cross” followed by 2 incredible Sunday morning worship gatherings. As we prayed and thought through what we wanted to do on Good Friday and Saturday, we decided to do an Easter hymn-sing.  The last few years we have done something very different.  We …

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