Northcrest Baptist Church: Recent Episodes
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Summary
In this episode, Beau and Dr. Greg Massey discuss serving in your LifeGroup and how it impacts the community. Learn about other ways to serve the community by downloading Dr. Greg's service project handout.
Time Stamps
2:45 Why are service projects important?
4:40 What are some service projects that lead to the gospel?
Summary
In this episode, Beau and three guests discuss how hangout events can connect your LifeGroup with each other and guests. You too can learn how to host an awesome hangout event for your LifeGroup by click on the link below:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qE7-0bzes30VMuZAuWRwlgtZ7kMUhElv/view?usp=sharing
Time Stamps
3:40 What is a hangout event?
4:26 What is a hangout primarily for? 5:15 When will you have a hangout? 5:45 How will you host a hangout? 6:58 Beau interviews Angela, Brandy, and Holly from Jeff Church's LifeGroup on the impact of hangout events
Summary
In this episode, Beau and Sarah invite Wade Phillips to discuss what the weekly meeting is all about. Reading in Acts 2:42-47 there are five main elements of a LifeGroup meeting. They share the expectation of what each of those elements should be.
Time Stamps
0:39 Wade Phillips - Guest Host
2:07 Acts 2:42-47
3:19 Fellowship 4:52 Prayer
7:47 Teaching 11:25 Breaking Bread or Eating 13:45 Ministry and Gospel Sharing
Summary
In this episode, Beau and Sarah will discuss what it means to have a healthy LifeGroup. There are seven shifts that a leader can make to have a healthier LifeGroup.
Time Stamps
0:58 Reaching People for the Gospel
2:56 Teaching People the Word 4:41 Ministering to the People's Needs 6:12 Seven Shifts for a Healthier LifeGroup
Summary
In this episode, Beau and Sarah discuss LifeGroups, why they exist, and their purpose.
Time Stamps
1:41 Reaching People for the gospel
3:01 Teaching people the Word 6:20 Ministering to people's needs 8:03 How LifeGroups carry out their purpose
Beau and Sarah are creating a disciple making podcast, and we hope you will subscribe. Disciple making strategies coming soon!
The Tragedy Of Failure
Mark 9:14-19
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Our Failure Causes The Enemies Of The Lord To Rejoice
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Our Failure Causes Men To Doubt The Power Of Jesus Christ
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Our Failure Should Drive Us To Jesus For An Answer
From the series "Genesis Foundations." Preached on Sunday Night, November 3, 2019, 6:00PM at Northcrest Baptist Church, 3412 N Hills Street, Meridian, MS by our Senior Pastor Dr. Dan Lanier.
Sin And The Saint
Genesis 20:1-18
- The Foolishness Of Abraham
A. The Fear of Man
B. The Rationalization of Sin
C. The Problem of Flesh
- The Faithfulness Of God
A. Ignorance
B. Intervention
- The Forgiveness Of God
From the series "Genesis Foundations." Preached on Sunday Morning, November 3, 2019, 9am & 10:30am at Northcrest Baptist Church, 3412 N Hills Street, Meridian, MS by our Senior Pastor Dr. Dan Lanier.
Sitting In The Gate Of Sodom (Part 1)
Genesis 19
Three Things About Lot and Sodom
Appeal, Accommodations, Acclimation
- Lost Lost His Standards
A. Moral Direction
B. Moral Discernment
C. Moral Discrimination
- Lot Lost His Significance
A. He Could Not Challenge Them
B. He Could Not Change Them
- Lot Lost His Substance
A. His Faith
B. His Family
1. Lot
2. His Son-In-Law
3. His Wife
4. His Daughters
Four Things That We See Today That Are Comparable To Sodom
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A Loathing Of Scripture
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A Loss Of Shame
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A Lapse In Society
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A Lack Of Separation
From the series "Genesis Foundations." Preached on Sunday Night, October 27, 2019, 6:00PM at Northcrest Baptist Church, 3412 N Hills Street, Meridian, MS by our Senior Pastor Dr. Dan Lanier.
Sitting In The Gate Of Sodom (Part 1)
Genesis 19
Three Things About Lot and Sodom
Appeal, Accommodations, Acclimation
- Lost Lost His Standards
A. Moral Direction
B. Moral Discernment
C. Moral Discrimination
- Lot Lost His Significance
A. He Could Not Challenge Them
B. He Could Not Change Them
- Lot Lost His Substance
A. His Faith
B. His Family
1. Lot
2. His Son-In-Law
3. His Wife
4. His Daughters
Four Things That We See Today That Are Comparable To Sodom
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A Loathing Of Scripture
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A Loss Of Shame
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A Lapse In Society
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A Lack Of Separation
From the series "Genesis Foundations." Preached on Sunday Morning, October 27, 2019, 9am & 10:30am at Northcrest Baptist Church, 3412 N Hills Street, Meridian, MS by our Senior Pastor Dr. Dan Lanier.
Why Prayer Matters
Genesis 18:22-33
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God Listens When We Pray
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God Teaches Us When We Pray
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God Sometimes Changes His Mind When We Pray
From the series "Genesis Foundations." Preached on Sunday Night, October 20, 2019, 6:00pm at Northcrest Baptist Church, 3412 N Hills Street, Meridian, MS by our Executive Pastor Wade Phillips.
The Overcomer
Genesis 17:15-18:21
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God Can Overcome Your Doubts
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God Can Overcome Your Problems
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God Can Overcome Your Sins
From the series "Genesis Foundations." Preached on Sunday Morning, October 20, 2019, 9am & 10:30am at Northcrest Baptist Church, 3412 N Hills Street, Meridian, MS by our Executive Pastor Wade Phillips.
A Brand New Beginning
Genesis 17
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Receive A Fresh Revelation Of God
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Make A Commitment To Walk Before God And Be Blameless
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Humble Yourself Before God And Listen To Him
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Hear And Believe God's Promises
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Don't Despise The Means Of The Promise
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Accept The Will And Purpose Of God
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Make A Public Decision To Obey God's Instructions According to His Word
From the series "Genesis Foundations." Preached on Sunday Morning, October 13th, 2019, 9am & 10:30am at Northcrest Baptist Church, 3412 N Hills Street, Meridian, MS by our Senior Pastor Dr. Dan Lanier.
Had The Lord Not Been On Our Side
Psalm 124
3 Sources of Danger To The Church
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Angry People
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Flash Floods
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Bird Traps
This sermon was part of Harvest Night with Dr. Kevin Hamm at Northcrest Baptist Church, 3412 N Hills Street, Meridian, MS, Sunday Night, October 6, 2019, 6pm. Dr. Kevin Hamm is the Senior Pastor at Gardendale First Baptist Church Gardendale, Alabama.
Dr. Kevin Hamm has been the Senior Pastor of Gardendale First Baptist Church in Gardendale, Alabama since April 2006. GFBC is committed to passionate worship and anointed preaching of God's Holy Word. The church is consumed with taking the Good News of Jesus across the street and around the world and is consistently among the state leaders in baptisms.
Pastor Kevin often says, "God blesses a church that will worship Him in spirit and truth. Celebrative, passionate worship combined with Biblical, anointed preaching is a match made in Heaven!" He previously served nine years as the Senior Pastor of Valley View Church in Louisville, Kentucky which grew dramatically under his leadership. Pastor Kevin has the unique ability to hold an audience's attention by communicating God's Word with tremendous clarity and enthusiastic passion. His preaching schedule includes Evangelism Conferences in Oklahoma, Georgia, Alabama, Kentucky, Arkansas, Tennessee, Florida and Mississippi. Pastor Kevin has served on the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention and as President of the Alabama Baptist Pastor's Conference. His articles have been published in Growing Churches, Leadership and Leader Life.
He has his B.A. from Western Kentucky University, M. Div. from Mid- America Theological Seminary and Doctor of Ministry degree from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
He married his wife, Kim, in 1987 and they have three daughters: Lindsey, Lauren and Kayla.
What This Chest Can Tell Us
2 Chronicles 24:1-14
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It Tells Us About Passion
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It Tells Us About A Plan
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It Tells Us About Persistence
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It Tells Us About Partnership
This sermon was preached on Sunday Morning, October 6, 2019 at Northcrest Baptist Church, 3412 N Hills Street, Meridian, MS by our Senior Pastor Dr. Dan Lanier. This was part of the series "Understanding Biblical Stewardship"
Taking Matters Into Our Hands
Genesis 16:1-4
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Allowing Fleshly Desire To Overrule Good Sense
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Listening To Those Who Are Ignorant Of Word Of God
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Blaming Others For Things They Bring Upon Themselves
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Avoiding Responsibility For The Sake Of Keeping The Peace
From the series "Genesis Foundations." Preached on Sunday Night, September 29, 2019, 6pm at Northcrest Baptist Church, 3412 N Hills Street, Meridian, MS by our Senior Pastor Dr. Dan Lanier.
The Grace Of Giving
2 Corinthians 8:1-2 & 2 Corinthians 8:7
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The Obligation Of Grace Giving
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The Operation Of Grace Giving
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The Opportunity Of Grace Giving
This sermon was preached on Sunday Morning, September 29, 2019 at Northcrest Baptist Church, 3412 N Hills Street, Meridian, MS by our Senior Pastor Dr. Dan Lanier. This was part of the series "Understanding Biblical Stewardship"
What To Do When You Don't Know What To Do
2 Kings 4:1-7
- God Knows Our Problems
A. There Was Despair
B. There Was Death
C. There Was Debt
D. There Was Devotion
- God Releases Our Potential
A. God Erases Our Faith
B. God Expands Our Faith
- God Supplies Our Provision
A. The Lesson Of God's Provision
B. The Limit Of God's Provision
C. The Largeness Of God's Provision
This sermon was preached on Sunday Morning, September 22, 2019 at Northcrest Baptist Church, 3412 N Hills Street, Meridian, MS by our Senior Pastor Dr. Dan Lanier. This was part of the series "Understanding Biblical Stewardship"
His Promises Still Stand
Genesis 15
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Trust In God's Promises
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Remember God's Faithfulness
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Listen To God's Plans
From the series "Genesis Foundations." Preached on Sunday Night, September 15, 2019, 6pm at Northcrest Baptist Church, 3412 N Hills Street, Meridian, MS by our Executive Pastor Wade Phillips.
What You Do With What You Have
Matthew 25:14-30
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Good Stewards Do All They Can With All God Gives Them
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Good Stewards Trust That God Rewards Faithfulness
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Good Stewards Don't Live In Fear
This sermon was preached on Sunday Morning, September 15, 2019 at Northcrest Baptist Church, 3412 N Hills Street, Meridian, MS by our Executive Pastor Wade Phillips. This was part of the series "Understanding Biblical Stewardship"
The Victorious Power Of Faith
Genesis 14
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His Watch
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His Warfare
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His Worship
From the series "Genesis Foundations." Preached on Sunday Night, September 8, 2019, 6pm at Northcrest Baptist Church, 3412 N Hills Street, Meridian, MS by our Senior Pastor Dr. Dan Lanier.
**Sermon: What The Bible Says About Baptism
Series: Understanding Biblical Stewardship**
Text: Matthew 3:13-15
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Baptism And Its Priority
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Baptism And Its Purpose
A. What Baptism Is Not
1. Salvation
2. Separation
3. Substitution
B. What Baptism Is
1. Declaration
2. Identification
3. Interpretation
4. Eradication (1st Peter 3:21)
- Baptism And Its Place
A. Convicted
B. Converted
C. Baptized
This sermon was preached on Sunday Morning, September 8, 2019 at Northcrest Baptist Church, 3412 N Hills Street, Meridian, MS by our Senior Pastor Dr. Dan Lanier. This was part of the series "Understanding Biblical Stewardship"
**Sermon: The Power of Remembrance
Series: Understanding Biblical Stewardship**
Text: 1 Samuel 1:11 & 1 Samuel 2:21
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Difficulties: There Are Some Things That You Can't Fix
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Determination: Persevere Through Prayer
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Delight: God's Plan Is Bigger Than You
This sermon was preached on Sunday Morning, September 1, 2019 at Northcrest Baptist Church, 3412 N Hills Street, Meridian, MS by our Senior Pastor Dr. Dan Lanier. This was part of the series "Understanding Biblical Stewardship"
God Where Are You?
Luke 1:5-9 This sermon was preached on Sunday Night, August 25, 2019, 6pm at Northcrest Baptist Church, 3412 N Hills Street, Meridian, MS by Dr. Jeff LaBorg, Senior Pastor at Fairview Baptist Church, Corryton, Tennessee. During Pastor Jeff's time of leadership over 800 people have joined the Forever Family of Faith at Fairview, over 350 people have professed Christ and followed in Believer's Baptism. Fairview Baptist Church is currently ranked in the top 25 of over 3,500 Baptist churches in the state of Tennessee for Baptisms and Evangelism. Dr. LaBorg is a graduate of Liberty University and Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary. He has accomplished post-graduate studies at the Southern Baptist Seminary and is currently completing his second Masters level degree and has been accepted to study at the Doctorate level in Advanced Biblical Prophetics. Founder and President of Jeff LaBorg Ministries.
Elected Vice President of Tennessee Baptist Convention Pastors Conference.
Elected President of Tennessee Baptist Convention Pastors Conference.
Elected to the Tennessee Baptist Convention Executive Board.
Elected to the Georgia Baptist Convention Nominating Committee.
Elected as a Vice President of the Georgia Baptist Convention.
Member of the Nation Pre-Trib Research Center, Dallas, Texas.
Served as member of the Fires of Revival Publications, Zachary, Louisiana.
Alumni Member of the National Security Forum/Air War College, Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, Alabama.
Awarded the Prestigious Lifeway Top 100 Southern Baptist Churches Award.
Recipient of the Charles H. Spurgeon Prayer and Spiritual Awakening Award.
Awarded numerous Associational, State and National Convention Awards for Church Growth, Evangelism, Missions Support, Sunday School and Baptisms.
Preached in over 500 Revivals, Conferences, Colleges, Churches and Crusades across the United States and six different countries.
The Opportunity of an Eternity
Matthew 26:17-25 This sermon was preached on Sunday Morning, August 25, 2019, 10:30am at Northcrest Baptist Church, 3412 N Hills Street, Meridian, MS by Dr. Jeff LaBorg, Senior Pastor at Fairview Baptist Church, Corryton, Tennessee. During Pastor Jeff's time of leadership over 800 people have joined the Forever Family of Faith at Fairview, over 350 people have professed Christ and followed in Believer's Baptism. Fairview Baptist Church is currently ranked in the top 25 of over 3,500 Baptist churches in the state of Tennessee for Baptisms and Evangelism. Dr. LaBorg is a graduate of Liberty University and Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary. He has accomplished post-graduate studies at the Southern Baptist Seminary and is currently completing his second Masters level degree and has been accepted to study at the Doctorate level in Advanced Biblical Prophetics. Founder and President of Jeff LaBorg Ministries.
Elected Vice President of Tennessee Baptist Convention Pastors Conference.
Elected President of Tennessee Baptist Convention Pastors Conference.
Elected to the Tennessee Baptist Convention Executive Board.
Elected to the Georgia Baptist Convention Nominating Committee.
Elected as a Vice President of the Georgia Baptist Convention.
Member of the Nation Pre-Trib Research Center, Dallas, Texas.
Served as member of the Fires of Revival Publications, Zachary, Louisiana.
Alumni Member of the National Security Forum/Air War College, Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, Alabama.
Awarded the Prestigious Lifeway Top 100 Southern Baptist Churches Award.
Recipient of the Charles H. Spurgeon Prayer and Spiritual Awakening Award.
Awarded numerous Associational, State and National Convention Awards for Church Growth, Evangelism, Missions Support, Sunday School and Baptisms.
Preached in over 500 Revivals, Conferences, Colleges, Churches and Crusades across the United States and six different countries.
What Happens When Jesus Is In The House?
Mark 2:1-12
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The Word Is Preached
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Faith is Persistent
This sermon was preached on Sunday night, August 18, 2019, 6pm at Northcrest Baptist Church, 3412 N Hills Street, Meridian, MS by Dr. Johnny M Hunt.
Johnny Hunt, longtime pastor of First Baptist Church Woodstock, Ga., and past president of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), is currently the senior vice president of evangelism and leadership at the North American Mission Board (NAMB).
Before coming to Woodstock, Pastor Johnny served at Lavonia Baptist Church in Mooresboro, NC, Falls Baptist Church in Wake Forest North Carolina, and his home church, Longleaf Baptist Church in Wilmington, NC. Johnny’s educational credits include a BA in Religion from Gardner-Webb College where he was voted “Ministerial Student of the Year” in 1979. He continued onto Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary where he earned a Masters of Divinity in 1981. Southeastern honored Pastor Johnny in 1997 by naming The Chair of Biblical Preaching in his honor in 1997. He has also received several honorary Doctorates over the years for his work in ministry.
Foremost among the “others” he lives for are his wife, Janet Allen Hunt, his two daughters Deanna Carswell and Hollie Hixson; and his 4 grand children, Katie, Carson, Hope, and Addie.
The Characteristics Of A Spiritual Man
Genesis 13
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His Marks
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His Mind
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His Moves
From the series "Genesis Foundations." Preached on Sunday Morning, August 18, 2019, 9am & 10:30am at Northcrest Baptist Church, 3412 N Hills Street, Meridian, MS by our Senior Pastor Dr. Dan Lanier.
Tisha B'Av: The saddest day in the Jewish calendar
Confusing Regret for Repentance
Jeremiah 8:4-5; Judges 10:6-10; 2 Corinthians 7:8-10
This sermon was preached on Sunday night, August 11, 2019, 6pm at Northcrest Baptist Church, 3412 N Hills Street, Meridian, MS by Dr. Mac Brunson, Senior Pastor, Valleydale Church, Birmingham, AL.
Brunson was born in the small town of Greenwood, South Carolina, the youngest of three children. He helped out in his father's retail furniture store and played football in high school. He became convinced of the truth of his religion at the age of 12 while at a summer camp run by the church. Brunson decided to become a minister during his freshman year at North Greenville College, where he completed his associate degree. He then obtained a B.A. at Furman University in Greenville. He studied at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary where he earned his Master of Divinity degree in 1985 and his Doctor of Ministry degree in 1991. Thereafter, he became pastor of South Norfolk Baptist Church in Chesapeake, Virginia, and then Green Street Baptist Church in High Point, North Carolina.
In 1999 Brunson was appointed senior pastor of the historic First Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas. He was president of the Southern Baptist Convention Pastor's Conference in 2003. He moved to Jacksonville, Florida in February 2006 to replace retiring pastor Jerry Vines as senior pastor of First Baptist Church in Jacksonville. At that time the Jacksonville church had 28,000 members and occupied eleven blocks of downtown. On May 6, 2018, Brunson preached his last sermon as senior pastor of First Baptist Church Jacksonville. On July 22, 2018 Brunson became pastor of Valleydale Church in Birmingham, Alabama.
Decisions Determine Destinations
Genesis 12:10-20
- The Negative Decision Abraham Made
A. What Abraham Lost
B. What Abraham Gained
- The Positive Decision Abraham Made
From the series "Genesis Foundations." Preached on Sunday Morning, August 11, 2019, 9am & 10:30am at Northcrest Baptist Church, 3412 N Hills Street, Meridian, MS by our Senior Pastor Dr. Dan Lanier.
You need this Church
Acts 2:37-42
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You need this church because it’s a place where Christian DISCIPLINE is demonstrated
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They were saved
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They were steadfast
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You need this church because it’s a place where Christian DOCTRINE is declared
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The source of their doctrine
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The substance of their doctrine
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You need this church because it’s a place where Christian DUTY is displayed
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The bread that they shared
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The burdens they shared
This sermon was preached on Sunday night, August 4, 2019, 6pm at Northcrest Baptist Church, 3412 N Hills Street, Meridian, MS by Mike Stone, Senior Pastor at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Blackshear, GA. This was part of our Awesome August series.
Bio for Mike Stone
Ministerial Experience
Senior Pastor (June 2002-present), Emmanuel Baptist Church, Blackshear, GA
Mike originally went to EBC in October of 1996 as minister of music and became pastor in June 2002.
Led Sunday School growth from 425 to over 750 average. Oversaw building construction of $2.5 million worship center. Expanded paid staff from 6 to 13 positions. Increased average baptisms from 37 (1996-2001) to 139 per year (2002-present). Grew the general budget from $525,000 (2002) to over $1.5 million (2007) Led church to embrace “The 2010 Vision” which includes a comprehensive plan for church growth, debt reduction, church planting, and the establishment of an accredited Christian school. EBC was noted as one of the fastest-growing Sunday Schools in the GBC for each year from 2003 to present, including #8 out of 3,625 in the most recent report (2005).
Denominational Service
Mike currently serves as chairman of the executive committee of the Southern Baptist Convention.
Southern Baptist Convention Resolutions Committee (2006)
Georgia Baptist Convention
First Vice President (2005-2006)
Executive Committee, ex officio (2005-2006)
Nominating Committee (2004-2005, 2005-2006)
New Church Committee, Chairman (2005-2006)
Wrote 8 Sunday School commentaries for The Christian Index (Nov./Dec. 2004)
Piedmont-Okefenokee Baptist Association
Evangelism Committee (2005, 2006)
Preached doctrinal sermon (2003, 2006)
Director of Associational Music (1997-2000)
Family
Married to the former Andrea Barnes of Macon (July 1995). They have two precious children, both adopted from birth: Michaela Leanne Stone (12/18/02) and Andrew Isaac Stone (6/13/04).
A New Beginning
Genesis 12:1-9
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Obedience
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Opposition
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Opportunities
From the series "Genesis Foundations." Preached on Sunday Morning, August 4, 2019, 9am & 10:30am at Northcrest Baptist Church, 3412 N Hills Street, Meridian, MS by our Senior Pastor Dr. Dan Lanier.
A Night of Champions w/ Coach Tommy Bowden was recorded at Northcrest Baptist Church, 3412 N Hills Street, Meridian, MS, on Sunday night, July 28, 2019, at 6pm. This was an outreach event scheduled by District 5 FCA and Northcrest Baptist Church.
Sports Background:
Tommy Bowden comes from the most storied families in the history of college football. He coach- es Division 1 football for 32 years including stints at Alabama, Auburn, Florida State, West Virginia, Kentucky, Duke, Tulane, and Clemson. Coach Bowden holds a record as head coach for 90 wins in eleven and a half years and never had a loosing season. Some of his other accomplishments:
• 1 undefeated season, in 1998 at Tulane. Finished 7th in the final Coaches Poll.
• 3 time Conference coach of the Year (Conference USA-1 time, ACC Coach of the Year-2 times)
• 2 time Bear Bryant Coach of the Year Finalist.
Currently working around his SEC and ACC analyst work on Fox Sports South and Raycom, Coach Bowden has committed his life to faith-based speaking. His desire is to serve churches and organi- zations and events by sharing his story and challenging men to live with commitment, accountability, responsibility, discipline and sacrifice. Coach Bowden is often the featured speaker for Fellowship of Christian Athletes fundraisers and conferences as well.
Christian Background:
"I accepted Christ and was baptized at the age of 12 and have been a Southern Baptist my whole life. I enjoy Bible history and I am just finishing my 4th time reading the Bible through with study guides, a 14 year project. I believe the Bible is the inerrant and infallible Word of God and in the literal interpretation."
Coach Bowden released his first book through B&H Publishing Group in September 2012 and books monthly speaking engagements to share his message.
More Information:
To request more information or book Coach Bowden for a speaking engagement go to www.tommybowden.com.
Also, follow Coach Bowden on twitter at twitter.com/tommy_bowden and facebook at facebook.com/officialtommybowden
Everyone is a leader
Colossians 2:3
Coach Tommy Bowden
If you want to be successful in leading... in Life... make good decisions
This sermon was preached on Sunday Morning, July 28, 2019, in the 9am & 10:30am worship services at Northcrest Baptist Church, 3412 N Hills Street, Meridian, MS. Coach Tommy Bowden was our guest speaker for the morning services.
From an outstanding student-athlete at West Virginia University, to the two-time ACC Coach of the Year at Clemson University, to widely sought after motivational speaker, Tommy Bowden has dedicated his life to making a difference in others' lives.
He started two years as a wide receiver at West Virginia University
After spending several years as an assistant football coach at Florida State, Duke, Alabama, Kentucky, and Auburn Universities, Tommy Bowden became the head coach at Tulane University in 1997. In just his second season with Tulane, he led his team to an undefeated season, a Conference USA Championship and a win in the Liberty Bowl. Tommy was also named Conference USA Coach of the year. In 1999, Tommy took the head coaching position at Clemson University. In that first season, the Tigers set or tied 41 school records, including 26 on offense. He was named Conference Coach of the Year in 1998, and ACC Coach of the year in both 1999 and 2003. In 2006, Tommy received the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Coach of the Year Award. Over the last four games of the 2003 season, Bowden defeated two coaches that had already earned 200 career wins - to become the first coach in NCAA history to accomplish the feat in just a month's time. (Those coaches were his father, the legendary Bobby Bowden, and Lou Holtz). Throughout his tenure at Clemson University, his teams were not only among the elite in the nation on the field, but also in the classroom. Nearly 80% of all seniors earned their degrees during Tommy's 10-year career at Clemson. In 2005, Clemson's 94% graduation success rate was fourth-best of all 119 Division IA football programs. Each of the top-eight semester team Grade Point Averages in Clemson history, were recorded under Bowden.
Since retiring from Clemson in 2008, Tommy Bowden has become one of the nation's most sought after motivational speakers. He appeared frequently as an expert college football analyst on ESPN television and radio and currently is the co-host of two football television shows, one with FOX Sports and one with the ACC Football Network.
Tommy married his high school sweetheart, the former Linda White, and they have two children; Ryan and Lauren.
The Lord's Supper
This sermon and observance of the Lord's Supper was Sunday Night, July 21, 2019, 6pm, Northcrest Baptist Church, 3412 N Hills Street, Meridian, MS. Dr. Dan Lanier is the Senior Pastor.
Judgement and Hope
Genesis 11
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The People
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The Place
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The Plan
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The Parting
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The Promise
From the series "Genesis Foundations." Preached on Sunday Morning, July 21, 2019, 9am & 10:30am at Northcrest Baptist Church, 3412 N Hills Street, Meridian, MS by our Senior Pastor Dr. Dan Lanier.
What is Right with the Church?
Matthew 16:18; Acts 1:8 1. The Mission of the Church is Right
- The Methods of the Church is Right
A. Prayer
B. Witnessing
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The Ministry of the Church is Right
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The Message of the Church is Right
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The Missions Strategy of the Church is Right
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The Minister/Messiah of the Church is Right - Jesus Christ Preached on Sunday Morning, July 14, 2019, in the 9am & 10:30am worship services at Northcrest Baptist Church, 3412 N Hills Street, Meridian, MS by Dr. Ken Weathersby. This was our kick-off service to Love Out Loud 2019. Ken Weathersby is vice president for convention advancement with the Southern Baptist Convention's Executive Committee, the first African American to hold an EC vice presidential position. Weathersby in 1999 was the first African American pastor to hold a full-time associate professorship at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, where he was director of the seminary's Cecil B. Day Center for Church Planting and director of the Nehemiah Project, which steered seminary graduates into church planting. He also has served the Tennessee Baptist Convention as evangelism specialist and team leader for evangelism strategies and director of the black church extension and multihousing office. The Black Denominational Servants Network honored Weathersby in 2012 for his denominational service with the Kennedy Boyce Award, named for the first two African American pastors to join the SBC in 1953. The National African American Fellowship in 2009 honored him with the "Best Friend of Pastors" award for his work in facilitating relationships between the SBC and black pastors. Weathersby has planted and pastored churches in Alabama, Ohio and Baton Rouge, La., where he started and led Douglas Avenue Baptist Church from 1989-93. A native of Jackson, Miss., he holds a master of divinity degree from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky., and a B.A. from Mississippi College in Clinton. He also holds a doctor of ministry degree from Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson. He and his wife Belva Kennedy Weathersby from Charleston, S.C. have a daughter, Kenyeta, and a son, Breon.
The Jezebel Spirit
1 Kings 21:1-16; Revelation 2:20
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Who was Jezebel?
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What Jezebel Did
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How Does Jezebel Operate?
a. Intimidation
b. Manipulation
c. Control & Pride
- How Do You Recognize A "Jezebel Spirit"?
a. A "Jezebel Spirit" always wants to relate to the world
b. A "Jezebel Spirit" sees God in a casual manor and refuses to see God in all His Glory
c. A "Jezebel Spirit" masters criticism, murmuring, and confusion
d. A "Jezebel Spirit" will do or teach things that are contrary to God’s Word
Preached on Sunday Night, July 7, 2019, 6pm at Northcrest Baptist Church, 3412 N Hills Street, Meridian, MS by our Senior Pastor Dr. Dan Lanier.
A Covenant - A Covering - A Curse
Genesis 9
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A Covenant
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A Covering
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A Curse
From the series "Genesis Foundations." Preached on Sunday Morning, July 7, 2019, 9am & 10:30am at Northcrest Baptist Church, 3412 N Hills Street, Meridian, MS by our Senior Pastor Dr. Dan Lanier.
Noah - The Flood - The Ark of Grace (Part 2)
Genesis 6:8-22; Genesis 7
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The Person
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The People
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The Plan
From the series "Genesis Foundations." Preached on Sunday Night, June 30, 2019, 6pm at Northcrest Baptist Church, 3412 N Hills Street, Meridian, MS by our Senior Pastor Dr. Dan Lanier.
Noah - The Flood - The Ark of Grace
Genesis 6:8-22; Genesis 7
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The Person
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The People
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The Plan
From the series "Genesis Foundations." Preached on Sunday Morning, June 30, 2019, 9am & 10:30am at Northcrest Baptist Church, 3412 N Hills Street, Meridian, MS by our Senior Pastor Dr. Dan Lanier.
The Last Straw
Genesis 6:1-6
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The Demonic Invasion
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The Depravity Of Man
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The Divine Declaration
From the series "Genesis Foundations." Preached on Sunday Morning, June 23, 2019, 9am & 10:30am at Northcrest Baptist Church, 3412 N Hills Street, Meridian, MS by our Senior Pastor Dr. Dan Lanier.
Epitaphs
Genesis 5
Dr. Dan Lanier
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Gloom
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Grace
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Goodness
From the series "Genesis Foundations." Preached on Sunday Morning, June 16, 2019, 9am & 10:30am at Northcrest Baptist Church, 3412 N Hills Street, Meridian, MS by our Senior Pastor Dr. Dan Lanier.
How Sin Works
Genesis 4 1. How Sin Develops
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How Sin Hurts
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How Sin Is Forgiven
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How Sin Is Repeated
This sermon was the ninth sermon in a series from the Book of Genesisentitled "Genesis Foundations." It was preached on Sunday Night, June 9, 2019 in the 6:00PM Worship Service at Northcrest Baptist Church, 3412 N Hills Street, Meridian, MS by our Executive Pastor Wade Phillips.
June 9th 2019 PM
The Results Of The Fall
Genesis 3:8-24 1. Summoned
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Searched
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Sentenced
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Saved
This sermon was the eighth sermon in a series from the Book of Genesis entitled "Genesis Foundations." It was preached on Sunday Morning, June 9, 2019 in the 9AM & 10:30AM Worship Services at Northcrest Baptist Church, 3412 N Hills Street, Meridian, MS by our Senior Pastor Dr. Dan Lanier.
June 9th 2019 AM
Problems In Paradise (Part 2)
Genesis 3:1-7 1. Where Did Evil And The Devil Come From?
1. Self-assertion - I Will Ascend Into Heaven
2. Self-promotion - I Will Exalt My Throne Above The Stars Of God.
3. Self-centeredness - I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north.
4. Self-exaltation - I will ascend above the heights of the clouds
5. Self-deception - I will be like the most High. Yet thou shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit. 2. The Enemy’s Solicitation 3. The Enemy’s Strategy
This sermon was the seventh sermon in a series from the Book of Genesis entitled "Genesis Foundations." It was preached on Sunday Night, June 2, 2019 in the 6:00PM Worship Service at Northcrest Baptist Church, 3412 N Hills Street, Meridian, MS by our Senior Pastor Dr. Dan Lanier.
June 2nd 2019 PM
Problems In Paradise (Part 1)
Genesis 3:1-7 1. Where Did Evil And The Devil Come From?
A. Self-assertion - I Will Ascend Into Heaven
B. Self-promotion - I Will Exalt My Throne Above The Stars Of God.
C. Self-centeredness - I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north.
D. Self-exaltation - I will ascend above the heights of the clouds
E. Self-deception - I will be like the most High. Yet thou shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit. 2. The Enemy’s Solicitation 3. The Enemy’s Strategy
This sermon was the sixth sermon in a series from the Book of Genesis entitled "Genesis Foundations." It was preached on Sunday Morning, June 2, 2019 in the 9:00AM & 10:30AM Worship Services at Northcrest Baptist Church, 3412 N Hills Street, Meridian, MS by our Senior Pastor Dr. Dan Lanier.
June 2nd 2019 AM
What Marriage Is Meant To Be
Genesis 2:18-25 1. Marriage Is Meant To Be Complementary
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Marriage Is Meant To Be Permanent
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Marriage Is Meant To Be A Reflection Of The Gospel
This sermon was the fifth sermon in a series from the Book of Genesis entitled "Genesis Foundations." It was preached on Sunday Morning, May 26, 2019 in the 9:00AM & 10:30AM Worship Services at Northcrest Baptist Church, 3412 N Hills Street, Meridian, MS by our Executive Pastor Wade Phillips.
May 26 2019 AM
God-Guided Work
Genesis 2:4-17
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God Sets The Example For Us In Our Work
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God's Intention Is For Us To Work
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God's Commands Are To Guide Our Work
This sermon was the fourth sermon in a series from the Book of Genesisentitled "Genesis Foundations." It was preached on Sunday Night, May 19, 2019 in the 6:00PM Worship Service at Northcrest Baptist Church, 3412 N Hills Street, Meridian, MS by our Executive Pastor Wade Phillips.
May 19 2019 PM
Worship The Creator
Genesis 1:1-25 1. God Made Everything Out Of Nothing
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God Made Everything By His Word
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God Made Everything Good
This sermon was the first sermon in a series from the Book of Genesis entitled "Genesis Foundations." It was preached on Sunday Morning, May 5, 2019 in the 9AM & 10:30AM Worship Services at Northcrest Baptist Church, 3412 N Hills Street, Meridian, MS by our Executive Pastor Wade Phillips.
May 05 2019 AM