Howdy NewSpring Church…seven things I want to share with you today…
#1 - We had around 40 people trust Christ this past week during our services…CELEBRATE THAT because THAT NEVER GETS OLD!
#2 - We continued our series on the book of Revelation by addressing sexual immorality IN the church! It was a little awkward/intense as we addressed the subject of sex and marriage. However, as I said Sunday I love you enough to embrace the awkwardness and hit the subject head on…I don’t want to say I love you guys and then not teach you the full counsel of Scripture. There is way too much pain, confusion, hurt, frustration and regret when it comes to the subject of sex that people really deal with…and the BIBLE says way too much about the subject for it to be ignored or glossed over. Reality is that God does want for people to enjoy a great, guilt free sex life…but sexual satisfaction is the result of seeking and following God’s direction.
#3 - And, as I said Sunday…the point of the message was NOT for us to go out and try to clean up the behavior of people who do not know Christ but rather to get matters right in our own house…and this coming Sunday we will be diving into part two of this message as we look at the church in Thyatira and address the sexual sins that the world…and in many cases the church…are expected to tolerate. (You can read ahead by taking a look at Revelation 2:18-29) I can promise this…it is going to be a message filled with both grace and truth…I’m SO looking forward to it and am fully anticipating people to meet Christ THIS WEEKEND!!
(PS - BRING SOMEBODY!!! FOUND PEOPLE FIND PEOPLE!!!)
#4 - I recommended this book on Sunday in nearly every service...but I will say it again, IT IS THE BEST BOOK I’VE EVER READ on the subject of marriage, I cannot recommend it enough!
#5 - And…if you want more help/teaching on dating, marriage and relationships our communications team set up this page where you can find lots of resources.
PS…Pastor Mark Driscoll is hosting a marriage conference at our Anderson campus this spring…here is the website where you can find out more information and register.
#6 - I could use your prayers as I continue to work on the book. It is coming along quite nicely, I have assembled an amazing team to help me out…but it has been a lot of work. I am learning a great deal about writing and rewriting right now and am praying James 1:5 for myself as I am in way over my head. I would appreciate your prayers as well…I can’t wait to share the finished work with you guys.
#7 - Just to give you a heads up…we’re going to finish this Revelation series stronger than we started it!!! The first four weeks have been amazing as we’ve seen over 500 people receive Christ and have shattered attendance records at every campus…but the last four weeks of the series are going to be INCREDIBLE…I promise! I have never been this excited about the future for our church…and I can’t wait until Sunday!