Five Stones Church - Nc

How is it that we can say that we are following Christ bu tat the same time look and act so much differently than Him?  Being a Disciple means that we are willing to take our next step with Him.

You and your spouse live in a love story that is set in the midst of a very real war. We will put untold amounts of pressure on our marriage until we realize that God is the one who can make us whole again.

How can a couple keep the flame burning hot when there are so many things that are waiting to snuff the flame out?

What would happen if your marriage changed from a "changing you" to a "changing me" focus?

God loves a good “Love Story” and wants to work in your marriage.   Song of Solomon 1:1-17

Every big decision takes you down a path; it impacts your future in some way. Emotionally driven decisions rarely lead us down the right path. THE BIG IDEA: God's will for your life will always line up with His law, His principles, and His wisdom.

Our poor decisions aren't really because of a lack of information. Surrendering always precedes direction. Divine direction begins with surrender.

Don't waste your life on the wrong path. When you see a warning sign, TURN AROUND!    "The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it."  Proverbs 27:12

Whatever road you are on determines where you end up. Your direction determines your destination. Your intentions DO NOT determine your destination.

Christ took care of my baggage.... I choose to carry it.                                      John 10:10Galatians 5:22-23, 25-262 Corinthians 5:17Romans 8:13Romans 12:2Philippians 4: 8, 11-13

If you are under the weight of addiction it is never too late to turn around and check it.James 1: 14-15

We need to unlearn some of the fears that are keeping us from becoming who God wants us to be. 1 John 4:18

We were never meant to carry around all of our baggage. Instead, God wants us to let go of those things we call baggage. Truth: My secret past is no secret to God.

Dr. Wayne Poplin, the visionary behind Five Stones Church and the Senior Pastor at Carmel Baptist Church, continues the Second Mile series.

The world sees us on the first mile; they see Christ on the second mile.  Matthew 5:41 tells us "And if anyone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles.".

Let The Party Begin.

If asked, many of us say we relate very well to the younger brother in the parable of the prodigal son, with all our selfish and rebellious ways.  Some say that they are more like the father who watched their prodigal from a distance, waiting for them to "come home."  A few may even say, perhaps proudly, that they were the loyal and faithful older brother, who stayed home and "did their duty."  Loyal?  Faithful?  Did their duty?  You might want to re-think that older brother.