I scheduled this post a while back. If all goes according to plan, I’m back in the States with my son, but didn’t get to worship with you this morning. So, I know what is on the agenda: Carl shares his passionate heart about the Gideon’s ministry. Kennerly and the gang leads you in a powerful Jesus-focused worship time. Today, …
The above picture is of Obadiah warming up his daddy’s guitar this morning before worship (if dragging around the guitar and throwing the pic inside the guitar can be classified as warming it up). It’s kind of wild to think that the next time I lead at North Side, I will be taking two boys down to the nursery! Today’s …
Today was a special day at North Side! Today’s initiative with 30 Days to Live: “Be at Peace with God.” Since I was preaching today, I was excited and upset at our band this morning. I was excited because they were awesome and they led us in worship. I was upset because they are going to cause me to lose …
What a fantastic Easter Sunday morning at North Side! Having 3 full services of energetic worshipers is always an exciting way to start a day. We started a new series called “30 Days to Live.” We focused on how would we live if we only knew we had one month to live. What would you do? How would you change? …
Depending upon what service you went to today, you might have experienced something a little different. God speaks through prayers and plans weeks ahead, but sometimes God speaks in the moment and the most spiritual thing you can do is rip up your flowsheet. That was 11:15 today. The first 2 services went great this morning, and God moved in …
What a day great day in the neighborhood! It was another wonderful day at North Side as we talked about helping those people in the ditch. Holy Spirit – send us out! I loved hearing from the Erskines today and how God is using them at Connie Maxwell. So wonderful to know that by giving at North Side you are …
What a great Sunday @ North Side! We had a blast as we continued to go through “Who Are the People in Your Neighborhood?” This week we focused on “The Person in the Tree.” Like Zaccheus, there are many people who are trying to see Jesus but they can’t because the religious crowd is getting in the way. Today’s service …
We started a new series today called “Who Are the People in Your Neighborhood?” with the topic “The Person in Your House.” I am so excited about this evangelism series. Jeff was so transparent and shared his own failures and fears and it spoke to my heart so much. Challenged the fire out of me too – check it out …
We concluded the “True[ish]” series today with the service focusing on “Eternity: More Than You Can Imagine.” These last two months we have focused on essential doctrines of the church. The time has been a great investment in ironing out the theology for members of our church. Heaven and hell are real. We must live knowing we are preparing for …
What a great day with North Side today! Week 7 0f 8 in the True[ish] series and we got to the doctrine of the church. It’s been great to see all these weeks grow upon each other – I have learned so much! Jeff’s message was great and reminded me of why I am so thankful to be a part …
Happy Valentine’s Day! Or should I say, happy salvation day! What a great day to celebrate the gospel and watch lives be transformed by its message. Thanks to all our volunteers, especially the parking lot team, for helping people have a memorable morning as the snow was still melting on the ground! You guys are the best! Reminder: get your …
What a great Sunday! Even though we had some technical difficulties during the last service, it was such a special time of worship. The smiling girls in the picture are of Autumn and Bridget Kennerly, John’s and Heather’s daughters. The reason we didn’t have part of our band during the beginning is because these girls and a few others were …
Continuing on in the True[ish] series, North Side focused on “Jesus: More Than a Role Model” today. A time to celebrate the cross and remember Christ’s sacrifice through observing communion. Today, we worshiped to: Here I Am to Worship – Tim Hughes Amazing Grace – Chris Tomlin (NS Worship Version) In Christ Alone – Stuart Townend How Deep the Father’s …
The above picture is a shot reveals part of our wonderful tech team from this morning. Without these chipper souls, you wouldn’t know what to sing or see on Sunday mornings. Our volunteers are the best due to their skills and their hearts! What wonderful people I get to work with! I got to get off the worship leading hiatus …
Today was another great day at North Side. Since I was out of town this week, I just got to come and worship today. It was great! No leading, no preaching, I just came and worshiped. It was so refreshing. And I was also so humbled to be led by our team. Amanda, Angela, and John shared the lead vocal …
Today, we started the new “True[ish]” series, and I wasn’t even there! My niece was being dedicated at her church in Charlotte, so I hated to miss out on the goodness but this is what I know: We worshiped to: Your Grace is Enough – Chris Tomlin Glorious One – Steve Fee Thy Word – Amy Grant Make Me Holy …
What a fun day at North Side! We spent the day on “A Year in Review.” We took a look back at what God did in 2009 and anticipated what God is going to do in 2010. It has been such an incredible year, but God is not through with us. He is yet to use us reach even more …
The last Sunday of 2009 served to be a great day to serve as a transition into next year. On the last Sunday of “A Pastor’s Wish List,” we focused on the topic: “For Men to Rise Up.” The Apostle Paul stated that when he became a man, he put childish ways behind him. The Bible gives instructions on how …
3rd week of “A Pastor’s Wish List.” On this third installment, today’s big idea was all about “Accept Divine Interruptions.” The Christmas story is all about God interrupting the lives of normal people and doing extraordinary things. What our pastor really wants for Christmas is for us to accept the invitations God gives us throughout our lives. God wants to …
Today was week 2 of “A Pastor’s Wish List.” This was the Sunday I have been waiting for: “Give Orphans a Home.” The band did a great job leading us today in worship. I sat in with them in the last service, but since I was away this week, John took charge and did a fantastic job. Today, they led …
We started a new sermon series today entitled “A Pastor’s Wish List.” Finances are an important part of life and they are given to achieve the same purpose as all other resources: to bring glory to God. If we obey God’s teaching in the area of finances, His church will be able to accomplish more in ministry and we will …
We concluded the Wilderness series today at North Side. What a powerful November. When we thought it would be a good idea to do this series a few months ago, but we had no idea how critical the timing was. God knew. He made sure we did this series cause he knew the type of wilderness experiences would be happening …
Jeff and I normally catch up Sunday mornings at about 7:30 in the video room. We’ll talk about the weekend or a crazy idea we had over the weekend. I love it on those mornings when he walks in and says he’s going to call an audible. Jeff preached the “Weakened Defenses” message he had planned on preaching in about …
Another great Sunday @ North Side! We took some time at the beginning of the service today to get everyone at church to fill out a survey today. The survey was a way of evaluating how connected our church is. If you didn’t get to pick one up today, make sure to get one next week at the information desk …
Second week in the Wilderness series. This picture is of Fred the Manequin who watches over our tech team in the back on Sunday mornings. He has served the last few weeks as a stand-in for Jeff as our light and camera techs work some things out. He has scared many people over the last few weeks as they walk …
We started a new series today called “The Wilderness.” This series will examine the reasons for and the temptations during the “wilderness” experiences of life. A wilderness experience is a particularly difficult or trying time whether it be physical, emotional, or spiritual. The entire series will be built around 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 with selected passages from the Book of Exodus and the …
What a way to conclude the Elephant in the Pew series. Today, was such a powerful ending as we dealt with the issue of racism. Jeff’s message was spot on and very transparent dealing with such a sensitive subject. “I like to hang out with people who are like me.” Jeff used that line to really make me think today. …
What a powerful day – and it’s just getting started! Sunday morning services were very intense to say the least, and we still have Pure Life that starts at 5:00. Pornography is more accessible than ever, and it is tearing lives and homes apart. It creates a fantasy world and leads people to walk away from God’s standard for purity. …
11:48 AM TravisAgnew – All services were straight ridiculous today. 11:47 AM TravisAgnew – Wonderful message. Wonderful services. Wonderful God. 10:57 AM TravisAgnew – I can’t chase another woman and chase God at the same time. 10:56 AM TravisAgnew – 3. Health of the Relationship – if there is anger and bitterness and resentment in relationship, you don’t want to …
The Elephant in the Pew kicked off today at six different locations. What an amazing thought to think that preachers and churches all over the state were united in the topic today and battling the first elephant – the issue of overcoming addiction. Michael Osborne, chaplain of the Faith Home and our Celebrate Recovery director, gave a powerful message today …
Today, we concluded the End of the World series. I woke up at 1 AM this morning not feeling quite right. I got sick around 7AM, thought I was OK, went to the church, realized I was not OK, and told Amanda that she had to take it and run. The church worshiped to: My Savior’s Love – Chris Tomlin …
Very thankful to be able to worship with North Side today. God knew my weekend activities when I planned this service weeks ago, so I am so glad the ladies led in worship today. They did fantastic! Great voices, but great hearts that always lead people to the throne. Today, the ladies led us with these songs in worship: Sing …
In the second week of this new series, today’s services were about “It’s the End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Confused).” This day was to help all of us who feel like we can’t figure out the details of Christ’s return. Today, we worshiped to (links send you to iTunes): Forever – Chris Tomlin Marvelous …
Today, we kicked off the new series, “It’s the End of the World As We Know It.” The services today addressed those of us who feel apathetic about the Second Coming. If we are so concerned with life today, it will be difficult for us to live with the end in mind. We must live life understanding that this ain’t …
es·cha·tol·o·gy (ěs’kə-tŏl’ə-jē) n. The branch of theology that is concerned with the end of the world or of humankind. A belief or a doctrine concerning the ultimate or final things, such as death, the destiny of humanity, the Second Coming, or the Last Judgment. That’s right – I liked eschatology before eschatology was cool. Eschatology is the study of …
When was the last time you checked to see how spiritually healthy you are? During checkup, we are performing a spiritual inventory. This week, we want to help you work on your personal impact upon the world. Do you have a contagious lifestyle? You can’t experience an impact on the world without getting close to the people around you, because …
What a powerful day. Jeff kept talking to me during this week about his message development. I woke up this morning at 5:20 wide awake to hear God speak through it. I loved his transparency. He talked about from the platform what many people have been talking about in the secret: C-Groups are messy. They are hard. They don’t work. …
Today, we started a new series at North Side entitled “Checkup.” Week one focused on “Vital Signs” – how is your personal relationship with Jesus going? Are you living a lifestyle of worship? Great message – you need to listen to it here. Matt Ware and the Emerge band led worship this morning. These college students, high school students, and …
We had another great Sunday @ North Side. The services all geared around “How Do I Find God’s Will?” Many people submitted comments on the blog wanting to know how to discern between two options when God’s Word doesn’t explicitly say something about it. “You will never know the will of God until you know the worth of God.” – …
“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 …
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