Is Social Drinking OK?

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 …

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Did the Devil Make Me Do It?

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 …

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“Can I Get a Divorce?”

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 …

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“Is Homosexuality a Choice?”

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 …

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All There Relationally

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 …

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All In Sacrificially

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 …

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All In or Not at All

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 …

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A Less-Than-Ideal Home

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 …

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Disciplining and Discipling

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 …

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Generational Hand Me Downs

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 …

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