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Make Easter About Jesus

March 28, 2017March 22, 2016 by Travis Agnew

How can parents make Easter about Jesus among so many distractions?

On a Hill Far Away

March 27, 2018March 18, 2016 by Travis Agnew

On a hill far away, stood an old rugged cross. Those iconic words compose the first line of a beloved hymn written by George Bennard in 1912. The words are powerful by themselves, but to know the story behind them takes the song to a deeper level. You see, George was converted by the gospel of Jesus Christ when he …

I Will Cling to the Old Rugged Cross

April 25, 2017February 24, 2016 by Travis Agnew

We want to invite you to our Easter weekend special worship services on Friday and Saturday night at 7:00 pm. This year’s worship nights will be called “The Old Rugged Cross.” Join us as we cherish the old rugged cross this Easter weekend. Using hymns of old, we will recount the sacrifice of Jesus and worship the risen King. You …

Jesus, Son of God

April 25, 2017October 5, 2015 by Travis Agnew

We sang “Jesus, Son of God” at tonight’s Gathering service. I love this song from Chris Tomlin from sung at Passion a few years ago. This song is a great example of using powerful, gospel-telling lyrics with music that accompanies the lyrics well. Lyrics VERSE 1 You came down from heaven’s throne This earth you formed was not your home …

What a Friend We Have in Jesus

April 25, 2017June 14, 2015 by Travis Agnew

To conclude our services on prayer today, we sang “What a Friend We Have in Jesus.” Joseph Scriven wrote this hymn in 1855 to comfort his mother, who was across the sea from him in Ireland. It was originally published anonymously, and Scriven did not receive full credit for almost 30 years. I have always loved the words of this hymn. …

Managing Ministry Interruptions

October 10, 2017June 4, 2015 by Travis Agnew

A few days ago, I posted an article entitled “Death to the Green Room” which somehow got traction in certain circles. It caused a surprisingly large amount of people to read the post and prompted some discussion. What was intended to be an article teaching our church about what we value as a worship team, it caused some to evaluate their own …

Amazed [Storytellers]

April 25, 2017May 19, 2015 by Travis Agnew

“Amazed” was written for “The Word” project to cover the time covering Jesus’ ministry. “The Word” is a project by North Side Worship telling the grand narrative of the Bible. It is available at North Side (May 3, 2015) and iTunes (May 5, 2015). While the three years of Christ’s ministry was relatively short in relation to the scope of the entire biblical narrative, those years changed …

If Jesus Thought It Was Important to Pray This Much…

April 25, 2017April 16, 2015 by Travis Agnew

I prayed that God would grow me in my prayer life this year. I had no clue how he was going to answer it, but I have sat in amazement at what he has done. Through emphases at the church, the opportunity to help develop a Bible study curriculum on prayer, and my time in Scripture, Jesus has been teaching me …

I Wish I Could Take It For You

May 3, 2017April 10, 2015 by Travis Agnew

So, it’s been an exciting week in the Agnew household. After an incredible Easter weekend, we got to celebrate Gloria’s birthday on Monday. After about a week of wrestling with the effects of pollen, I decided to go to the doctor to discover that I have an upper respiratory infection. Don’t worry – I’ve been told I am only contagious if …

It Is Finished

April 12, 2019March 5, 2015 by Travis Agnew

This video captures the song “It Is Finished” from our “Knowing Jesus” project. Watching it made me so thankful for what God did through that project and anticipatory of “The Word” coming our way quickly!

Jesus Is My Prozac

December 30, 2016February 14, 2015 by Travis Agnew

This church sign is all types of interesting: JESUS IS MY PROZAC This church sign means all types of meanings to all types of different people. Some will laugh, some agree, and some will even be offended. Always think about what your outside message says to those on the outside.

Jesus, Who?

December 30, 2016January 2, 2015 by Travis Agnew

“Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Jesus.
Jesus, who?
Exactly.”
I can’t even make this stuff up.

Jesus Loves Hipsters

December 30, 2016December 8, 2014 by Travis Agnew

“HIPSTER JESUS LOVED YOU BEFORE YOU WERE COOL”

Did Jesus Really Say That?

April 25, 2017October 27, 2014 by Travis Agnew

I have this desire to help educate people concerning what Jesus actually said while he was on earth. That brings us to the following quiz. Read the following statements without the help of a Bible and decide whether or not Jesus actually said them. The answers will be below. Let the dead bury their own dead. Anyone who says, “You fool!” …

Why Are There 4 Gospels?

April 25, 2017August 19, 2014 by Travis Agnew

The New Testament begins with Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. These four books, commonly called “the Gospels” serve as biographies on the life and ministry of Jesus. In New Testament study, the word “gospel” is used frequently. It means “good news.” When speaking of the message of the gospel, it will most often be written with a lowercase “g.” When …

Jesus Wants the Rose

December 30, 2016July 26, 2014 by Travis Agnew

In this edition of Short-Sermon Saturday, Matt Chandler talks about the beauty of the gospel in light of how distorted we often present it. This “Jesus Wants the Rose” clip is a powerful less than 4 minute watch. Enjoy!

Church Sign: Cray Cray

December 30, 2016July 8, 2014 by Travis Agnew

I must admit: I don’t necessarily disagree entirely with the theology on this one. I don’t think you “try Jesus,” but I do have to admit that life is pretty cray cray. And I do believe Jesus is the way…way.

Knowing Jesus 2014 Recap

April 25, 2017May 9, 2014 by Travis Agnew

“Knowing Jesus” this year was a very special night. While we have had the opportunity to lead this night of worship at North Side, other churches, North Greenville University, prisons, etc., this was a very special night. We kept to the script from the DVD that we did last year, but we did make some special changes to the night …

The 100-Day Bible Reading Plan

December 30, 2016May 8, 2014 by Travis Agnew

I made an announcement at “Knowing Jesus” this year from which I got a lot of feedback. I told everyone that next Good Friday, we would not do the same program we have done the last 2 years. Instead of doing a night of worship and teaching from Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, we were going to do a worship …

Our Returning King

April 25, 2017April 27, 2014 by Travis Agnew

Today was our 3rd and final week in the “Jesus Saves” series as we focused on “Our Returning King.” In Matthew 24, Jesus himself assures us of His return and tells us what to expect before he comes, when he comes, and after he comes. We went with a band of solely men today. Jeff walked in the auditorium during …

It’s Just Hard to Watch

April 21, 2014April 21, 2014 by Travis Agnew

In the American culture, it is increasingly more difficult to keep children focused on Jesus during Easter and Christmas. When bunnies, eggs, candy, gifts, reindeer, and a fat man sliding down your chimney is thrown at them at all times, it is a challenge to reorient their thinking to the things of God. You don’t want it to become, “Let’s get …

A New Life

April 25, 2017April 20, 2014 by Travis Agnew

Happy Easter! Jesus is risen indeed! Coming off of a great Good Friday service, we had two incredible morning services today. Both services were full of eager worshipers celebrating Jesus. Jeff had mentioned how we weren’t going to do anything unique today, but just what we do every week – let the Word guide us and lift Jesus up. And …

Knowing Jesus Tonight – What You Need to Know

April 25, 2017April 18, 2014 by Travis Agnew

Tonight is the night! We are celebrating this Good Friday by our worship event entitled “Knowing Jesus.” You still have time to join us! Doors open at 6:30 and the service will start at 7. No childcare provided, but we would love for you to bring the whole family. The service will be piped out to the commons area if …

Jesus Didn’t Die for You to Continue in Sin

April 25, 2017April 17, 2014 by Travis Agnew

I’ve had some great conversations since Sunday’s sermon. God used his Word and his Spirit to show areas in need of change in the lives of our church. It’s been incredible to hear what people are doing as a result of God’s Word (James 1:22). If you didn’t get to hear the message, you can check it out below. If …

What Jesus Didn’t Die For

June 20, 2020April 13, 2014 by Travis Agnew

Preached at North Side Baptist Church on April 13, 2014 from Romans 6. As we focus this week on Jesus’ death and resurrection, we must remember this: Jesus didn’t die so that we could continue in sin. His forgiveness does not hand us a free pass to indulge in sin for the rest of our lives. Here are some stats …

What Jesus Didn’t Die For

April 25, 2017April 13, 2014 by Travis Agnew

What a special Sunday morning! We were blessed to have the Erskine Gospel Choir lead us in worship this Sunday. Tobe Frierson and this great group of students always do such a great job of bring energy and passion when the come. Since gospel music is really my favorite genre, and I would say that bass is my primary instrument, …

Knowing Jesus – Good Friday Service

April 25, 2017April 8, 2014 by Travis Agnew

Join us on Good Friday as we celebrate the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ with a special night of worship. North Side Worship composed this music to help tell the entirety of the life and message of Jesus Christ. They have led this worship event before at North Side as well as other churches, college campuses, and even …

What Kind of People Should We Be?

April 25, 2017March 30, 2014 by Travis Agnew

After a weekend full of allergies and voice exhaustion, I had nothing but a raspy, squeaky, hoarse voice to lead our church with today. I made a comment in one of the services that, “Even on my best day, I’m not be able to give an adequate sacrifice of worship to my Father.” I truly mean that. How do you …

“If It’s Based On the Word of God…”

April 25, 2017October 15, 2013 by Travis Agnew

Our band got the privilege of leading worship at First Baptist Ware Shoals Sunday night. We were asked to do the “Knowing Jesus” event and our group always loves getting to go through that music together. The music was composed by our band and it tells the story of Christ through the major events and teaching. Since writing the music …

Is Jesus Really the Only Way?

April 25, 2017October 9, 2013 by Travis Agnew

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.” -John 14:6 (NASB) His name was Yohei. It was the year 2000 in Tokyo, Japan. He told our mission team that Jesus, Allah, or anybody else who claimed to be God was probably correct. They all …

The Unconditional Love of Jesus

August 5, 2022June 29, 2013 by Travis Agnew

The video below is a snippet from our “Knowing Jesus” DVD. My dear sister, Tammy, is doing a spoken word entitled “Unconditional Love” and then we lead the song “Friend of Sinners.” I love how all this came together and love the energy captured here on video. Enjoy it – if you want the entire 95-minute presentation, you can get …

“Knowing Jesus – Live” on iTunes

April 25, 2017May 7, 2013 by Travis Agnew

I got a new album today that I’m pretty excited about. North Side’s “Knowing Jesus – Live” is available on iTunes. If you are a purist, you can get your hard copy at North Side. 23 tracks of the story of Christ. Pretty special stuff (even if I was a part of it). Even if you have a hard …

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:

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:

“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 …

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:

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