In Mark 6:11-20 we read of the account of Jesus casting out many (‘legion’) demons from one man. This in and of itself was not unusual for Jesus. He cast out demons all the time; however, a couple things set this account apart from the others. First, read it, 11 There happened to […]
READ MOREI still remember when I heard a preacher say that churches who see each other as the competition—pastors who fight with each other for members—is a bit like two ants fighting over an elephant. Embarrassing Stupid Pointless Dangerous Dangerous? Yes. That’s the ‘untold’ story. We all get the first […]
READ MOREOk, as you head on over to Southbrook Weddington or Southbrook Monroe, keep in mind that today we are encouraging everyone to put a Southbrook decal on their car (or cars)! If you need help, one of our awesome volunteers will be glad to assist you. Also keep in mind that they are FREE today. […]
READ MOREHey, need to get up to speed on this one? Click here for part 1. Ok, so now you know that some people live their lives according to an internal ‘list’ of do’s and don’ts and some people live by a completely different way. I call it, living according to the great commandment. Here it […]
READ MOREEver 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 […]
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