North Side Baptist Church

Christmas is a highly emotional time with high expectations sometimes beyond what we will experience. Family gatherings can bring up some past hurts that need to be dealt with. Families that deal with their past will have a better future, but it won’t happen without forgiveness.

What is the big deal about Christmas? How can we justify stopping the course of our lives to celebrate? Why all the joy and praise at Christmas? Have we forgotten the real why? Only sinners can understand the reason for the season.

As believers, especially around this time of year, we often speak of the incarnation of Christ as if it were a footnote of the Christmas story and not the greatest miracle this world has ever known. When God became a man, he demonstrated what God is like and how mankind can have a relationship with him.

It is certain that life contains those times when troubles mount up and our life is disrupted. In just such a condition, the Psalmist found a way to overcome life's demands through his personal faith in God.

While thanksgiving is known for gratitude for earthly blessings, there are greater blessings for us to give thanks for that are of an eternal nature. The acts of God draw forth both gratitude and praise.

Veterans are not just important for what they have done but who they have become because of it. The veterans of scripture are good models for us to learn from. David, the great Warrior King, could share some important lessons on many fronts. This veteran’s life battle with Goliath teaches some lessons we can benefit from.

Waiting on the Lord is one of the most difficult things that a believer will experience in the Christian life. Feelings of doubt and insecurity can cause even the strongest of Christians to give up. However, it is in the waiting that we gain what we need to be who God has fashioned us to be.

You will never know what you could have done for someone until you share your own testimony of Gods ability to meet needs.

Taking a step of faith can seem reckless to those around you; however, the Bible goes to great lengths to point out the people and the blessing that belongs to those who step out in faith and put themselves on the line no matter the cost.

Every life is created by God and endued with unique purpose. But He leaves it to us to discover it. Each step in life leads to another with the choices we make determining our future. It is far too easy to stay in one place and fail to realize the full plan of God for our lives.

North Side takes time each year to recognize those affected by cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Many are engaged in a battle for their lives and the support and understanding of others is a great asset. There are some key elements for those fighting for their lives.

Every life is created by God and endued with unique purpose. But He leaves it to us to discover it.

Life is a series of challenges, adventures, and yes, even battles. There will always be giants to subdue and dragons to slay. The question is whether we have the fortitude to continue to battle in order to know victory in our lives. Every life is created by God and endued with unique purpose. But He leaves it to us to discover it.

A meaningful, purposeful life is not the product of chance but of decision. Salvation and sanctification do not just “happen” to those who “flow” with others but to those who “seek”. Christ gives clear instruction to beware following the easy way while disregarding its inevitable end.

A Look at the vision of our young adult ministry and the importance of personal discipleship.

Interruptions are inevitable. It’s just the way life works. For instance, the phone rings while your hands are full, your kids begin “needing” you right when you make an important phone call, or your boss calls you to come in on your day off. Are these interruptions just bad luck, or is it possible that God is in the details of these interruptions for your sake as well as others?

Our lives are filled with sin patterns that must be overcome to claim a new life in God. Overcoming strongholds requires spiritual warfare targeting whatever area of weakness that has caused recurring defeat.

The longer a person lives the Christian life, the more we notice the areas that need changing. I’ve come to learn that it’s impossible to change and grow spiritually in your own power. If we, as believers, will submit to the Lord and His plans, we can see the change that we desperately desire. The Lord invites us to the altar of His presence that we may be altered into His image.

Our lives are filled with sin patterns that must be overcome to claim a new life in God. Old patterns of sin and relationships that are toxic must be exchanged for a new walk with new people.

Our lives are filled with sin patterns that must be overcome to claim a new life in God. Old patterns of sin and relationships that are toxic must be exchanged for a new walk with new people.

Why does a good God allow suffering and pain? Why do some people seem to have more than their fair share of bad hands dealt to them in life? Many look at difficulties in this life and think that God is distant and uncaring, but the truth of the matter is that God doesn’t let our suffering go to waste. The struggle you face today has the potential to bring about something wonderful in your life. Ma...

Our lives are filled with sin patterns that must be overcome to claim a new life in God. Old patterns of sin and relationships that are toxic must be exchanged for a new walk with new people.

So many in life are drinking from empty wells in their search for joy and peace. Hear this man on the side of the road calling out to come, drink and experience the living water.

So many in life are drinking from empty wells in their search for joy and peace. Hear this man on the side of the road calling out to come, drink and experience the living water.

I believe that America is the greatest country in the world. God has blessed this nation as this nation has honored Him; but things are different now and we have lost much in the change. Many of the values that were shared are no longer sacred. How are we to respond?