Colossians 2:7 The Strength that is in Christ – ROOTED The Source of the Strength that is in Christ – BUILT UP The Stability that is in the Faith of Christ – ESTABLISHED The Surpassing Joy that is in the Faith of Christ – ABOUNDING THANKSGIVING
All Things New
May 21, 2017 by Leave a Comment
A New Creation (Rev. 21:1) A New Kingdom (Rev. 21:2) A New Tabernacle (Rev. 21:3) A New Life! (Rev. 21:4-6)
A New Year Prayer – Psalm 31
January 2, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Psalm 31 is a beautiful expression of trust in God. David expresses his trust in God even in times of terrible trouble. He knew that, through trust in God’s provision and protection, that he would be triumphant over any trial. One commentator outlines Psalm 31 as the four seasons of the year.* Autumn (Ps. 31:1-8), […]
Replacing Worldly Anxiety With Surpassing Peace
October 15, 2016 by Leave a Comment
There is a lot going on in our world that could make us anxious, or worried, over current events. Political and civil unrest is out of control all over the world. As the election of a new president approaches, we are fed increasingly more reasons to be filled with anxiety over who will be the […]
Things Not To Be Forgotten
June 19, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The Bible is full of reminders. The apostle Peter said that he wrote his two epistles so that we might always have a reminder of things not to be forgotten (2 Peter 3:1-2). When Jesus told the Ephesian church that they had left their first love and were in danger of losing their place as […]
Some Things That Cannot Be Shaken
May 29, 2016 by Leave a Comment
We are very blessed at Northside to have brother Frank Lyons among our membership. Frank served as Northside’s preacher from 2000 to 2012. He continues to serve as a Bible class teacher and fill-in preacher. Every 5th Sunday brother Lyons preaches the AM lesson and it is always an edifying experience for the congregation. This […]
Hungering and Thirsting for Truth
May 15, 2016 by Leave a Comment
What does it mean to “hunger and thirst for righteousness”? (Matthew 5:6). When we see that “righteousness” is found within the scope of God’s word (Psalm 119:172; Hebrews 5:13; Romans 1:16-17), it becomes clear that to “hunger and thirst for righteousness” is to hunger and thirst for the truth of God’s word. In this lesson […]
The Prayer of Faith
November 18, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Following is a series of articles originally published in The LaGrange Daily News weekend edition over a period of several weeks. Part One: In 2000, “The Prayer of Jabez” by Bruce Wilkinson became one of the fastest selling books of all time, with more than 9 million sold. The premise of the book is that if […]
Great Themes Of The Bible: Fear Not
June 20, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The first time fear is mentioned in the Bible it is in direct connection with sin (Gen. 3:10). Prior to that sin they were innocent and knew no fear. They didn’t know what fear was or what it meant to be afraid. So, the presence of fear in the human condition is the direct result […]