I'm short on time today, so this Sunday preview will be short and sweet. This week at EFBC we'll conclude our Things Jesus Said series with a message entitled Should I Stay Or Should I Go? The text for this week's message is John 6:51-67, and it's arguably some of the most unusual and misunderstood things Jesus ever said.
I'm expecting God to show up in a BIG WAY again this Sunday, and I hope you'll plan on being here. God keeps blowing me away more and more every week. What will He do this Sunday? I don't really know the answer to that question, but I do know for sure that we'd better all keep our forks because THE BEST IS YET TO COME!!
Friday, March 05, 2010
Tuesday, March 02, 2010
Does Anybody See What I See?
Does anybody see what I see? In the past six months, I've seen things at EFBC that have absolutely blessed my socks off. Every week I'm more and more in awe as I see God working in our midst. As I reflect on what He's been doing, I can't help but wonder if others are taking notice too.
I see a church that has fully embraced its primary mission, which is to glorify Jesus Christ and to make His name known. I see people who've come to the conclusion that we ought to be working overtime to see Hell depopulated. I see people who've fully sold out for this mission, and the results are showing more and more.
I see a church that has caught the vision for what God wants to do in this community. I see people who are dreaming incredibly big, God-sized dreams about the future of the body of Christ at Eulaton. I see the things I had envisioned seven and a half years ago when I came here as your pastor beginning to come to fruition.
I see people who are moving out of their comfort zones and doing things that are stretching them. I see folks who've decided that the mission and the ministry that God's placed before us are far more important than their own personal security. I see these same people smiling a lot more as they exercise their gifts in serving the Lord.
I see that people's creative juices are beginning to flow more than ever, and that folks are really learning to think outside the box. I see a church that's been here for over 120 years realizing that we don't have to live in the past to serve God in the present. I see people who have begun to understand what Jesus meant when He said new wine requires new wineskins.
And most importantly, I see lives that are being changed. I see hearts that are being transformed. I see more and more people who are crossing over from death to life, and that's what it's really all about.
I guess what I'm trying to say is this: I see a living, breathing New Testament church that is alive right here in Eulaton, Alabama.
Does anybody see what I see?
I see a church that has fully embraced its primary mission, which is to glorify Jesus Christ and to make His name known. I see people who've come to the conclusion that we ought to be working overtime to see Hell depopulated. I see people who've fully sold out for this mission, and the results are showing more and more.
I see a church that has caught the vision for what God wants to do in this community. I see people who are dreaming incredibly big, God-sized dreams about the future of the body of Christ at Eulaton. I see the things I had envisioned seven and a half years ago when I came here as your pastor beginning to come to fruition.
I see people who are moving out of their comfort zones and doing things that are stretching them. I see folks who've decided that the mission and the ministry that God's placed before us are far more important than their own personal security. I see these same people smiling a lot more as they exercise their gifts in serving the Lord.
I see that people's creative juices are beginning to flow more than ever, and that folks are really learning to think outside the box. I see a church that's been here for over 120 years realizing that we don't have to live in the past to serve God in the present. I see people who have begun to understand what Jesus meant when He said new wine requires new wineskins.
And most importantly, I see lives that are being changed. I see hearts that are being transformed. I see more and more people who are crossing over from death to life, and that's what it's really all about.
I guess what I'm trying to say is this: I see a living, breathing New Testament church that is alive right here in Eulaton, Alabama.
Does anybody see what I see?
Friday, February 26, 2010
Can It Get Any Better?
Every week I leave our worship services thinking it can't get any better this side of heaven. And yet, God keeps on blowing me away week after week with His presence! Can it get any better? ABSOLUTELY!
I can't wait to see what will happen this Sunday at EFBC. I'm really excited about my message this week entitled Talkin Bout My Generation. This will be the seventh sermon in our Things Jesus Said series, and it will be taken from Luke 7:31-35. Can't wait to stand up and share God's Word!
Let's come this Sunday believing this worship service will be the best one we've ever experienced. I'm expecting that every week, and sure enough, every service is better than the last one. If February 28th is better than February 21st, then we're going to be flying so high we'll have to look down to see heaven! And what will March 7th look like? I can only imagine!
Keep your fork, Eulaton, because the BEST IS YET TO COME!
I can't wait to see what will happen this Sunday at EFBC. I'm really excited about my message this week entitled Talkin Bout My Generation. This will be the seventh sermon in our Things Jesus Said series, and it will be taken from Luke 7:31-35. Can't wait to stand up and share God's Word!
Let's come this Sunday believing this worship service will be the best one we've ever experienced. I'm expecting that every week, and sure enough, every service is better than the last one. If February 28th is better than February 21st, then we're going to be flying so high we'll have to look down to see heaven! And what will March 7th look like? I can only imagine!
Keep your fork, Eulaton, because the BEST IS YET TO COME!
Friday, February 19, 2010
Countdown Has Begun
Well, it's Friday and I'm once again counting the minutes until Sunday morning at EFBC. God just keeps on blessing here, and I'm just standing back in awe of what He's doing. I hope you'll plan on being here this Sunday morning, and that you'll come expecting even greater things than we've already experienced!
I'm really excited about my message for Sunday entitled Fear Not. This will be the sixth sermon in our Things Jesus Said series, and I hope it will be a real encouragement for those who hear it. The message will be taken from the words of Jesus in Luke 12:4-7.
Don't forget we're having our I Love My Church Family Banquet Sunday night at 6. Chicken tenders will be provided, but we're asking everyone to please bring side items and desserts. It's going to be a great time of fun and fellowship (not to mention the food). Hope you'll plan on being here!
I can hardly wait to see what God has in store for us this Sunday. Everybody had better hang on to your fork, because the best is yet to come!!!
I'm really excited about my message for Sunday entitled Fear Not. This will be the sixth sermon in our Things Jesus Said series, and I hope it will be a real encouragement for those who hear it. The message will be taken from the words of Jesus in Luke 12:4-7.
Don't forget we're having our I Love My Church Family Banquet Sunday night at 6. Chicken tenders will be provided, but we're asking everyone to please bring side items and desserts. It's going to be a great time of fun and fellowship (not to mention the food). Hope you'll plan on being here!
I can hardly wait to see what God has in store for us this Sunday. Everybody had better hang on to your fork, because the best is yet to come!!!
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Pumped For Tomorrow
Hope everyone's survived the great "Snow of 2010" and is ready to gather tomorrow as we come together to worship Jesus. Tomorrow's message will be the fifth in the Things Jesus Said series, and it's entitled Road To Heaven; Highway To Hell. And as you have probably already guessed...I'm pretty pumped about it! Hope you'll plan on being here at EFBC in the morning!
Don't forget we're having our annual I Love My Church Family Banquet tomorrow night at 6 p.m. This is always a great time of fellowship and fun. Some of our men are going to be frying up some chicken tenders, but we need our church folks to bring side items and desserts (and you can bring a main course, as well...if you really want to).
Looking forward to seeing everybody in the morning. Come ready to worship! Come expecting God to show up! And come knowing that THE BEST IS YET TO COME!
Don't forget we're having our annual I Love My Church Family Banquet tomorrow night at 6 p.m. This is always a great time of fellowship and fun. Some of our men are going to be frying up some chicken tenders, but we need our church folks to bring side items and desserts (and you can bring a main course, as well...if you really want to).
Looking forward to seeing everybody in the morning. Come ready to worship! Come expecting God to show up! And come knowing that THE BEST IS YET TO COME!
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