Tonight – Pastor Ed Young @ Celebration Church
By Stovall Weems
Celebration Church is in for an incredible night tonight as we host our very special guest, Pastor Ed Young. He is the founding and Senior Pastor of Fellowship Church in Grapevine, Texas. It is a huge honor to host one of the nation’s leading teachers and pastors. If you have never had the opportunity to hear Pastor Ed Young speak live, then you don’t want to miss out on his visit to Celebration Church tonight at our Midtown location. If you were here during his last visit with us, you know the powerful impact of his exciting messages, and his heart for the lost.
Bring a friend and we’ll see you tonight!
Stovall
The Fan Series – This Weekend
By Stovall Weems
Don’t miss this weekend as we are kicking off our brand new series called “The Fan”. I am so excited about the word God has given me for this weekend and I assure you it will go down as a Celebration classic! See you there!
Stovall
Difficult Conversations
By David Branker
I don’t know about you, but the thought of needing to have a difficult conversation with someone, whether it’s a co-worker, a family member, a friend, or even an acquaintance can be daunting. How do I possibly find the right words to say? Will the conversation be received correctly or is it going to end in a bigger mess? Truth is, I have discovered that the best thing I can do is to first get my heart right. Get my heart right with God, and right with God about the person. Interestingly enough, when the heart is right the right words follow. The scripture reminds us that, “Whatever is in your heart determines what you say.” Luke 6:45b NLT
So, before you struggle with the words, prepare your heart and watch this principle at work in your life. Have you been avoiding a difficult conversation? It’s time to talk.
David
How to Overcome
By Stovall Weems
Many times the way to overcome is to simply outlast. Outlast your trials, outlast your critics, and outlast the devil. Show up and outlast! Hang in there, believe God and don’t give up.
Stovall
Discover the Joy of Discipline
By Stovall Weems
Discover the joy of discipline.
Discipline is simply investing in the right things so that you can accomplish what you want in life. You can pay now with discipline or pay later with regret. You will pay either way.
Stovall
Dirt Conference Plug
By Stovall Weems
The Dirt Conference is happening November 10-11, 2009 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dirt is a great event because it is about learning to do more for less. This is a great conference for pastors and church leaders.
Visit www.dirtconference.com to register and view details. CLICK HERE to view video promo.
Stovall
Are You Living the Intentional Life?
By Stovall Weems
Are you living life through a filter of reaction or are you being intentional about the way you live? Sure many of us have put God first and want God’s will for our lives, but are we choosing well when it comes to what we are willing to invest our energy in? Make sure that WHAT you are doing is taking you WHERE you are supposed to be going.
Stovall
Need a Pick-Me-Up
By David Branker
Mark 10:47-52a “When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout, ‘Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!’ Many rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, ‘Son of David, have mercy on me!’ Jesus stopped and said, ‘Call him.’ So they called to the blind man, ‘Cheer up! On your feet! He’s calling you.‘ Throwing his cloak aside, he jumped to his feet and came to Jesus. ‘What do you want me to do for you?’ Jesus asked him. The blind man said, ‘Rabbi, I want to see.’ ‘Go.’ said Jesus, ‘your faith has healed you.’” NIV
In the midst of the crowd and noise, a blind man gets Jesus’ attention. He cries out and literally stops Jesus in his tracks. What stands out is how Jesus’ disciples first responded to the man. They said, “Cheer up! On your feet!” Something you say to someone who is discouraged and down and in need of a “pick-me-up.” You see, this man was clearly in distress. Obviously he was blind and need of healing, but they first answered his emotional distress. This time, the disciples represented Jesus well. They observed the person, not just his problem.
In order to resolve the problems we deal with at work, or at home, sometimes we must first recognize and acknowledge the toll it is having on those we lead and live with. We can hear it in their voices; other times, we can see it hidden behind their faint smiles. Whatever the case, as you lead today, listen, observe and respond. Not just to the problem, but first to the person. It may make all the difference in their world.
Who do you need to cheer on today?
This Weekend – Pastor Chris Hodges
By Stovall Weems
Celebration Church is in for an amazing weekend as we host our very special guest, Pastor Chris Hodges. He Pastors an incredible church in Birmingham, Alabama – Church of the Highlands which has been listed in Outreach Magazine as the fastest growing church in America.
As a great friend and an overseer of Celebration Church, get ready for God to show up big time in your life as Pastor Chris Hodges brings Part-3 of the Amazing Series at our Saturday and Sunday services this weekend. It’ll be great!
Stovall
Are They Heard?
By David Branker
Matthew 21:15-16 The leading priests and the teachers of religious law saw these wonderful miracles and heard even the children in the Temple shouting, “Praise God for the Son of David.” But the leaders were indignant. They asked Jesus, “Do you hear what these children are saying?” “Yes,” Jesus replied. “Haven’t you ever read the Scriptures? For they say, ‘You have taught children and infants to give you praise.’” NLT
How fitting. This is the passage where Jesus is reestablishing order in the temple. Jesus has just cleansed the temple; the blind and lame are brought to him and are healed. Yet, in the midst of all of these miracles something even more remarkable is happening. The children break out in praise. Notice, the response of the religious, self-centered leaders – “So the religious leaders’ inquired. “Do you hear what these children are saying?” Jesus answers “Yes.” When the children praised, it got Jesus’ attention and affirmation.
You see – God’s House should always be a place where the voices of the next generation are heard and their presence celebrated. In His house, they should not only be taught about God, but they should have an opportunity to experience Him for themselves. Praise always follows a touch from above.
Question: Has the next generation been relegated to a side room or are their voices being heard in our churches? What would be said of us?
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