Jesus made amazing claims about Himself. There are only so many options when it comes to these claims. Jesus was either a legend, a liar, a lunatic or He was who He claimed to be, and if He was and is who He claimed to be, we must respond to Him. ...
Our God is simply amazing! Pray for His will and he will open doors....
There is so very much to be thankful for! We journeyed far in 2016, and we have more to look forward to in 2017....
For too long, individuals and congregations have been more than content to pray in cursory fashion, develop plans and strategies, then ask God to bless those plans. In short, for quite some time, believers and churches are getting the 'best' they can get in their own strength, and missing out on the things only God can and will do. The way forward in rapidly changing times...
Keep ReadingFor many people, Christmas comes and goes, and then a sort of 'post-holiday' blues set in. The joy and quiet in the soul we experienced Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, seem gone with all of the wrappings and stuff that was once under the tree. It doesn't take long for people to go back to their old routines, even old (and sometimes, bad) attitudes. This should not be. Chr...
Keep ReadingChristmas Eve Candlelight and Lord's Supper Service is a remarkable time to quiet our souls and worship our King, marveling at the Incarnation and Thanking our Lord for the Remarkable Gift of Himself. ...
Keep ReadingWe are entering an incredible season of opportunity to bless and serve our communities and to do so in the Name of Jesus. This is who we are: A church in the community, for the communities and the world....
Keep ReadingIdeas have consequences. Philosophies and religions and no religion and every 'ism' imaginable leads to logical conclusions when fleshed out. For a culture that is seeking freedom and a brave new world by rejecting God, absolutes and embraced relativism and subjective individualism, the consequences are grave. The church must shine, not shrink back ....
Keep ReadingJesus' primary concern is not our comfort, rather our becoming more like Him. He desires our ultimate good which means our sanctification and intimacy with Him, and that God is glorified in our lives. There are times in which those primary purposes are accomplished through trials, troubles, hardships and pain. ...
Keep ReadingThere are some exciting and new things taking place on Wednesdays and Saturdays! Come check them out!...
Keep ReadingChurch family: Join with me in praising God for a FANTASTIC Vacation Bible School this past week! God really blessed the entire week, and it was a joy to see Him at work: childlren making decisions, many converations with parents and a wonderful crowd (over 80 children!) in addition, and perhaps what made it so very unique as I look back on so many V.B.S.'s over the past 3...
Keep ReadingThis coming Sunday, Stonebridge Baptist Church launches our summer Vacation Bible School! Thetheme this year is: 'Galactic Starveyors.' Sundaynight through Thursday night, 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m., children willlearn aboutThe God Who Created All Things. It is for young people who have completed Kindergarten-completed 6th Grade. Not only will they learnthat theOne who spoke all...
Keep ReadingTwobooks have profoundly grabbed my attention the past few months. One is "Impossible People," by Os Guinness, the other is "The Benedict Option," by Ron Dreher. Both books address something we may not want to hear, but if we are honest, can sense, because the evidence is all around us: Rome has already fallen (the West-and that includes America) and we (Christians) have ...
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Keep ReadingMotherhood is difficult, but incredibly rewarding. Godly mothers profoundly impact their children in a positive way. ...
Keep ReadingWe are continuing our series on 'True Spirituality,' as we walk through the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus goes straight for and to the heart in His message, because ultimately, He came to capture our hearts and set us free that we might be in relationship with our Father. Prayer is an important part of the Christian's life. We pray because the Lord commands it, because it is...
Keep ReadingBecause Jesus has risen from the grave, He is worthy of our absolute devotion, love and obedience...
Keep ReadingThat first step is often the hardest, but our lost friends, neighbors, classmates, co-workers and acquaintances need to hear the Good News!...
Keep Reading Jesus made amazing claims about Himself. There are only so many options when it comes to these claims. Jesus was either a legend, a liar, a lunatic or He was who He claimed to be, and if He was and is who He claimed to be, we must respond to Him. ...
Keep Reading There is so very much to be thankful for! We journeyed far in 2016, and we have more to look forward to in 2017....
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