This is a common question that I have been asked, and that I’ve heard other preachers answer, many times over the years. We know that the Bible promises everlasting life in heaven to God’s faithful people (John 3:16, 36; 1 Timothy 1:16). However, we are not told much about what our life in heaven will […]
What They Saw on the Mountain
January 16, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Matthew 17:1-8 records what took place on the Mount of Transfiguration. Notice that the text emphasizes what the disciples – Peter, James, and John – saw there on the mountain. They Saw Jesus Transfigured They Saw Moses and Elijah They Saw the Bright Cloud They Saw Jesus Alone
I Will Look Up
January 16, 2018 by Leave a Comment
In Psalm 5 David revealed what it was that gave him hope in the darkest of times. We can have the same hope from the same source! In the trials of life, we should be able to say like David “I Will Look Up!”
Norm’s Notes for January 6, 2018
January 6, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Todays Reading: Genesis 11-12 Matthew 8:14-9:17 Psalm 5:1-6 Proverbs 1:13-14 Check the notes for January 2, 2018 for the complete chain reference on the seed promise.
Rooted in Christ
June 21, 2017 by Leave a Comment
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 […]