Ever met anyone who piously claimed to have escaped childhood and the terrible teens unscathed by all the immoral voodoo that gets so many others—YET, this person seems anything but godly? Let me explain. There’s an old joke about Baptist living and rules that says, “Don’t smoke. Don’t chew. and don’t go with girls who […]
READ MOREHey Gang! Remember, this weekend we are giving away those cool, car decals you see all around town—only now we have 4 to choose from! If you want one installed on your vehicle this weekend (while you’re inside enjoying the worship service) just place one of the sticky notes (supplied by one of our volunteers in […]
READ MOREYesterday the men of Southbrook gathered for another challenge to step up to the unique leadership role and calling God has for them. I told them it begins with being faithful in the small things; spending time in God’s Word each and every day making prayer a constant way of life (talking to God all […]
READ MOREA couple weeks ago at Easter a little over 100 people gave their lives to Christ! Today nearly that many professed Him in baptism! It’s long been a pet peeve of mine that the numbers of those who come to Christ through salvation should be the same as those who tell the world they […]
READ MOREFirst, (for all you Fundi-Fanatics out there), this isn’t a post about Darwinism or something. So I thought I’d reel you back in before you went chasing that rabbit down that trail. This is actually about the average Christian’s spiritually pandemic problem of stunted growth and the constant misdiagnosis that our leaders dole out. […]
READ MOREPart of what I do I really love. Part of what I do I really hate. Let me explain. I love teaching on stewardship. — I hate sounding like the church is begging for money. I love helping people with their hurts. — But I hate it when wolves creep into God’s church and cause […]
READ MORERemember this one? Maybe you don’t because I have the very frustrating (for you) habit of rabbit trailing from series to series before finishing what I started. So, click here if you need part one of this one in order to follow part two. Confusing? Hope not. Anyway, if you go to the first post […]
READ MOREFor Such a Time as This My wife and daughter are big fans of the biblical book of Esther. And what girl wouldn’t be? It’s got a little something for everyone. mystery a murder plot a damsel in distress a powerful woman a powerful man war enemies […]
READ MOREHopefully you all remember “One Prayer” from last year. For those who do not, click here for a quick summary Got it now? Cool. Well…(drum roll please…dadalut, dadalut, dadalut) It’s Back! And this year the One Prayer begins with God is __________ Examples of what people will be teaching on will be, God is LOVE […]
READ MOREWhat a concept, huh? In a day of missing fathers, delinquent male role models and deadbeat dads—along comes the refreshing idea that there’s a heavenly Father out there who longs to fill the void in every man’s heart. In every woman’s heart too. Tonight at Southbrook’s Weddington Campus, John Eldridge shared from his heart about […]
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