King David waxed poetic in Psalm 122 when he said, “I was glad when they said to me, ‘Let us go to the house of the LORD!’” Do you have that same sentiment when it comes to going to the church house? I pray so. Sadly we often think of church in terms of “I…
One of my new favorites in our worship song list at South Campus is simply titled “Holy Spirit.” It’s uncomplicated lyrically and musically but is powerful as it directly addresses the Holy Spirit in the chorus: Holy Spirit, you are welcome here Come flood this place and fill the atmosphere Your glory, Lord, is what…
It’s hard to believe that a year has already gone by since the launch of Eastwood’s new South Campus building, but that’s exactly how long it’s been. Our first service in the new building was Palm Sunday, March 29, 2015. Time flies when you’re serving the Lord! South Campus was a God-sized vision, and by…
In January we preached and prayed for a great harvest, but we know there are many enemies of the harvest. Gardeners and farmers have to guard against all sorts of pests that look to steal the harvest, but they also have to work against time so that they don’t miss the harvest. Harvest season comes,…
Today we complete our season of Advent, which is the season of preparation for Christmas. Our theme this year is “The Rescue.” Although the light of Christ is shining in the world today, the world is still a very dark place and will get darker according to the Bible as we near the end of…
Today we continue our season of Advent, which is the season of preparation for Christmas. Our theme this year is “The Rescue.” Although the light of Christ is shining in the world today, the world is still a very dark place and will get darker according to the Bible as we near the end of…
Today we continue our season of Advent, which is the season of preparation for Christmas. Our theme this year is “The Rescue.” Although the light of Christ is shining in the world today, the world is still a very dark place and will get darker according to the Bible as we near the end of…
“And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men,’” (Luke 2:13-14, KJV). This awesome event happened right after the angel of the Lord announced to the shepherds near Bethlehem that Jesus the Christ…
Today we begin our season of Advent, which is the Christian season of preparation for Christmas. The word “advent” comes from the Latin word adventus, which means “coming” or “visit.” In the Advent season, we keep in mind both “advents,” both “visits” of Christ, the first in Bethlehem and the second yet to come. Because…
How are we going to get there? What a great question! However, the answer depends on where “there” is. You see, an effective strategy, which answers the how question, must begin with a vision, a destination. If I’m going to Nashville, I’ll get on I-65 southbound, but if I’m heading to Louisville, I’m going to…