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SCC Core – Handout: State of the Church Union
Download the handout for the 8-21-2021 meeting here. Video of the presentation coming soon, Lord willing.
Luke 3:3
And he went into all the region around the Jordan, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. (ESV)
Bible Reading and Journaling Resource
This is a great two-page document that outlines 1) the SOAP journaling process for Bible reading, and 2) principles for Biblical interpretation. Download (PDF)
Luke 1:3-4
…it seemed good to me also, having followed all things closely for some time past, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, that you may have certainty concerning the things you have been taught. (ESV)
A Comforting Promise: God’s Presence
Throughout the last year, I’ve been reading Charles Spurgeon’s devotional “Morning and Evening,” and one of the recent entries (morning of July 26) urges us to “Take care that thy faith is of the right kind – that it is not a mere belief of doctrine, but a simple faith, depending on Christ, and on Christ alone.” That morning, I was feeling overwhelmed with some responsibilities and situations, and those words reminding me depend on Jesus himself were what I needed. Pondering what…
Proverbs 18:21
The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit. (NIV)
Proverbs Topical Index
Check out this reference document with many verses from the book of Proverbs broken out by topic. Proverbs By Topic (PDF)
Haggai 2:4
Yet now be strong, O Zerubbabel, declares the Lord. Be strong, O Joshua… Be strong, all you people of the land, declares the Lord. Work, for I am with you, declares the Lord of hosts. (ESV)
Pastors Q&A Ep.5: Encourage One Another Daily
Listen on Apple Podcasts This week pastors Matt, Brad, and Dave answer the question: “What does Hebrews 3:13 mean by “encouraging one another daily”, and why is it so important?“
Habakkuk 3:17-18
Though the fig tree should not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines, the produce of the olive fail and the fields yield no food, the flock be cut off from the fold and there be no herd in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord; I will take joy in the God of my salvation.” (ESV)
Micah 7:18
Who is a God like you, pardoning iniquity and passing over transgression for the remnant of his inheritance? He does not retain his anger forever, because he delights in steadfast love. (ESV)
Pastors Q&A Ep.4: Biblical Eldership
Listen on Apple Podcasts This week pastors Matt, Brad, and Dave answer the question: “What is a pastor and elder, and how do you become one?“ What do we mean when we say a man is an elder? What is the role of a pastor? How are they different, and how are they related? How do we do pastoring and “eldering” at Stonebrook?
SCC Core Discussion: The Conscience
Saturday’s Core Meeting included a teaching and discussion over what the Bible has to say about our consciences. We read and discussed Romans 14, referenced 1 Corinthians 8 & 9, and recommended the book Conscience by Andy Naselli and J.D. Crowley.
Intro to the doctrine of The Trinity
In the summer of 2018, pastor Matt taught at the Campus Fellowship Epicenter on the doctrine of The Trinity.
Obadiah 21
Saviors shall go up to Mount Zion to rule Mount Esau, and the kingdom shall be the Lord’s. (ESV)
Amos 5:23-24
Take away from me the noise of your songs; to the melody of your harps I will not listen. But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream. (ESV)
Pastors Q&A Ep.3: On Abortion
Listen on Apple Podcasts This week pastors Matt, Brad, and Dave answer the question: “What is Stonebrook’s position on abortion?“ This is a very sensitive topic with many nuances, but answering this question helps set the stage for future discussions. Stay tuned next week for a discussion on “biblical eldership!”
SCC Core Meeting 3/13/21 – Providence
On Saturday 3/13/21, The Stonebrook Core Leaders met for a teaching on the doctrine of Providence – some open floor discussion on the topic, and then some other discussion on things going on at the church.
My Story
“Who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, by the sanctifying work of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkled by his blood…” 1 Peter 1:2 Often times we really don’t know each other’s stories … where we come from- our background and shaping, our “salvation story”- how we came to understand and accept all that Jesus did for us on the cross, and our “happily ever after story” – where God has…
Joel 2:32a
And it shall come to pass that everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved. (ESV)
Pastors Q&A Ep.2: Biblical vs. Systematic Theology
This week some of our pastors answer the question: “What is the difference between biblical and systematic theology and how should we think about them?”
Hosea 1:10
Yet the number of the children of Israel shall be like the sand of the sea, which cannot be measured or numbered. And in the place where it was said to them, “You are not my people,” it shall be said to them, “Children of the living God.” (ESV)
Overview of Minor Prophets
On March 7, Stonebrook will begin a series on the minor prophets. In preparation for that series, here is an overview of the minor prophets. OVERVIEW OF MINOR PROPHETS (PDF)
Pastors Q&A Ep.1: The Church as a Family
The Bible describes the church as a family and its individual members as brothers and sisters. Is it just an analogy? How is the church like a family or not like a family, and how does that play out in Stonebrook? Listen in to hear how Pastors Brad, Dave, and Matt answer this question.