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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Today, we started a new series entitled “All In.” Focusing on discipleship, we are going to spend the month of June asking the question, “Are we really all in when it comes to Jesus?” Jeff’s message was troubling. He made me think through my own life and think am I truly committed to Jesus? Will I follow Him wherever He …
Today, we concluded the worship portion of the “Legacy” series. Wow, God has done so much among us during this month of May. I have heard so much positive words about what is going on in homes as a result of this series – praise God! I think my favorite portion of each week was going into the homes and …
North Side entered into week 4 of the 5-week series, “Legacy,” today. The band led with: My Savior Lives – New Life Worship Made to Worship – Chris Tomlin God of This City – Bluetree My Savior’s Love – Chris Tomlin The band did great. Chris did great leading America’s attention to Jesus on this special day. The Grahams’ Home …
Today at North Side, we talked about “Generational Hand-Me Downs.” What is it that you are passing down through your legacy? In Ps. 78:1-8, the psalmist informs parents to pass down instruction concerning the Lord to the coming generations. While the psalmist reminds the people of their constant faithlessness in light of God’s faithfulness, he pleads that the parents should …
We had a great Mother’s Day at North Side. As we celebrated mamas, had a family dedication, continued in the Legacy series, and even had our first Home Invasion, it was a great day. Hopefully, I can share the Home Invasion video with you later this week. Thank you, McCalls for letting us invade your home. Message Synopsis: After Joshua …
Today, we started the Legacy series at North Side. I started it out with a message entitled “Your Kids’ Best Chance.” You can listen to it here. May is going to be an incredible month as we focus on the family. I am so excited for what is in store. Are you ready to see your home change? Remember, my …
It is so easy for God’s people to drift from God’s ideal. As a church, are we in danger of drifting away from what God desires us to be? Every now and then, it is important that we remind ourselves that our standard can only be God’s Word. We must be a church that pleases Jesus according to his standard …
The gospel begins with God, but we messed it up through Rebellion. Our sinful ways separate us from God, and there must be a way back to God. Through Jesus’ death, he provided Atonement for our sins and gives us the chance to be forgiven. Once someone experiences Conversion, that person can have hope in Eternity. Today, we looked at …
Yesterday was amazing. We had more people at North Side than ever before. More people came into a saving relationship with Jesus. During this GRACE series, so many people have found peace with God. Our volunteer teams stepped it up yesterday and knocked it out of the park from the parking lot to the pulpit. Our God shone bright as …
a·tone·ment (ə-tōn’mənt) Pronunciation Key n. Amends or reparation made for an injury or wrong; expiation. Reconciliation or an instance of reconciliation between God and humans. Atonement Christianity The reconciliation of God and humans brought about by the redemptive life and death of Jesus. Obsolete Reconciliation; concord. The gospel begins with God, but we messed it up through Rebellion. Our sinful …
Today was the second week in our GRACE series. To help us understand the gospel, we are using the acrostic “GRACE:” God, Rebellion, Atonement, Conversion, and Eternity. The gospel begins with God, but we messed it up through Rebellion. Our sinful ways separate us from God, and there must be a way back to God. We worshiped to: Here I …
Today we started a new series at North Side called “GRACE.” To help us understand the gospel, for the next few weeks, we will use the acrostic “GRACE:” God, Rebellion, Atonement, Conversion, and Eternity. The gospel begins with God. In fact, it is accurate to say that everything in life begins with God. Jeff’s message was so powerful: anytime you …
Yesterday, we concluded the Crossroads series with a message entitled, “The Messiah Tension.” Many people are confused really if Jesus meets the qualifications of the long-awaited Messiah. I talked about three major objections to Jesus in my message before getting to the real objection. The real objection to following Jesus for many people is they simply don’t want to follow …
Today was week 2 in the Crossroads series. The message today centered on “The Muslim Salvation.” In my message, I spent half of the time giving the history of the prophet Muhammad and the foundation of Islam. For the second part of the message, I explained five key differences between Islam and Christianity. We had a recording glitch yesterday, so …
Today was the first day of the “Crossroads” series. The message topic was “The Jewish Faith.” The praise band did great today. It is such an honor to be led by worship by those guys and gal. Their exaltation of Jesus being the only way led to my message in such a simple way. The message got across before the …
Today was our last Sunday in our Marriage by the Book series. What a great day and what a great series! In our team prayer time this morning, we prayed that some marriages that were hanging on by a thread would be saved this day, and I believe they were. I would like to give props to Walt, Kimberly, Joshua, and …
Today was week 3 in the Marriage by the Book series entitled, “How to Fix Your Wife.” Since I was gone to seminary last week, it was great just to sit back on the keys and the mandolin, and let Kennerly, Eric, and the rest of the gang lead. I am so honored to lead beside men and women that …
On Sunday, we had week 2 of our Marriage by the Book series as we tackled the topic: “How to Change Your Husband.” Ladies, rise up. We did see a whole lot of ladies on Sunday. I think the way Jeff handled the topic was great. While our culture has distorted Scripture’s teachings on a woman’s role, what submission means, …
Today’s service started our brand new series, “Marriage by the Book,” and today’s service was all about this big idea: “Don’t Marry the Wrong Person.” Next to following Jesus, the most important decision anyone will make is who he or she will decide to marry. In this message, “Don’t Marry the Wrong Person,” Jeff makes sure that all know what …
Today at North Side, we worshipped to: Happy Day – Tim Hughes Everlasting God – Brenton Brown Make Me Holy – Travis Agnew We Fall Down (Tag) – Chris Tomlin Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone) – Chris Tomlin What a great day of worship and commitment at North Side as we concluded our series, “What Happens in Vegas.” Today’s …
In the third week of this series, we focused on this line: whatever happens in Vegas, follows you home. Sin is not an isolated incident, and our sin hurts more than just ourselves. Our sin follows us home. Our sin hurts those that we love the most. Our families feel the consequences of our sin. So, what is following you …
What happens in Vegas, never goes unsettled. Many actions taken in Vegas require people to settle up. God treats our sin the same way. Have you ever wondered what God does when His children sin? Jeff and the entire service attempted to answer that yesterday. It was an incredible day in the life of our church. I rarely hear messages …
I woke up early this morning in anticipation of us kicking off the sermon series, What Happens in Vegas. Worship set list for the day: All Things New – Travis Agnew Marvelous Light – Charlie Hall Give Us Clean Hands – Charlie Hall Make Me Holy – Travis Agnew I Stand Amazed – Chris Tomlin version Did I ever …
The last Sunday of 2008. Wow. What a year. It was great to be able to tickle the ivories and lead in worship this Sunday. It seems like every week, I hear people singing out more and more! That’s so exciting. I truly believe God was honored with what happened today! We worshiped to the following songs: Joy to the …
On the Sunday before Christmas, it was a great day to celebrate the birth of Jesus with all you North Siders. It was great to see many people who have moved away or in college be home for Sunday. It was a good time to gather as a family and celebrate. Jeff’s message on God being our “Everlasting Father” was …
Today was a fun day at North Side. Filling in for Jeff, I preached on our “Mighty God.” I think sometimes we develop a small perception of God and it leads us to live faithless lives. My prayer is that we would walk away with a huge perception of our mighty God. I preached on Matthew 14-15 where Jesus fed …
Yesterday at North Side, we kicked off the Christmas season with a new series entitled, “The Perfect Gift.” In this series, we are focusing on each of the descriptions that Isaiah gave concerning the coming Messiah in Isaiah 9:6: For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. …
I love it when Jeff thinks his message isn’t going to be any good and it comes out fantastic. He was worried about today’s message, but I thought it was great. His message on how to use our words to point people to Jesus was both helpful and practical. You can listen to it here. I think the whole “Sticks …
I have been a little late on my post from Sunday due to computer issues and the fact that I have been hauled upstairs writing straight for the last 48 hours. Sorry it’s late, but here goes: We worshiped (in a rather rowdy manner, I might add) to: Marvelous Light – Charlie Hall God of Wonders – City on a …
Today’s service continued in our “Sticks and Stones” series at North Side. This week, our church focused on “Godly Words for Personal Gain.” As we have talked about our speech, it is important to emphasize number 3 on the 10 Commandments: thou shalt not take the Lord’s name in vain (or as Voddie Baucham would say, “Don’t mess with my …
What a great Sunday! Today we make our pledges for the Now campaign in all three services. A group of our leaders have already made their pledges, and before the service today, we have had over 1 million dollars pledged to the campaign to date! That small group of people showed up in a big way, and we are believing …
We started a new series today at North Side entitled, “Sticks and Stones.” I was pretty excited about this series starting. Jeff did a great job talking about a murmuring mouth this morning. When Jeff said this morning that we all know people we avoid due to their complaining mouth. It made me wonder, “Am I that person for anybody? …
Yesterday was an amazing day at North Side. At our one service at 10:00, we had people sitting on the stage and all over the place, but it was a great day in the life of our church. My day started off kinda funny. I was alone in the auditorium before 8:00 getting my praise on to some Kirk Franklin …
What another great Sunday at North Side. We kept moving along in our Now series, and yesterday was great. Highlights: Sonshine – Yesterday, JW and Tammy led us in worship. JW and Tammy are members of our Sonshien ministry, a worship service for adults with special needs and their caretakers. JW came and welcomed and prayed for the service and …
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