Higher Ground

"We feel led to worship here. There is a sense of belonging and you just feel God in this building every week." - Maranda and Eric Speaks

Pastor Tony Phillips - Happy Valentine's Day everyone! Today is unique because it's Ash Wednesday and Valentine's Day. Ash Wednesday is the beginning of Lent, 40 days of fasting in preparation for the recognition of Jesus' death...followed by his resurrection!
Biblically, ashes and fasting symbolize a period of mourning and/or petitioning God. For many Valentine's Day is an exciting celebration of love ❤️ but some experience it as a reminder of a broken heart, damaged relationship or just plain loneliness. Ash Wednesday reminds us of mourning, sacrifice and possibly pain. But because of our relationship with Jesus Christ, that pain eventually turns into the peace, joy and victory won through Christ's resurrection!
You will experience the same peace, joy and victory in love if you allow Jesus to heal your broken heart 💔. The Psalm says He is a healer of broken hearts. Allow God to heal your pain so that you can love again. God bless you!🙏🏾

Losing our lives usually means letting go of things that are not good for us even though we may not want to let go. But when we let go of our lives and fully embrace Jesus, we think and act differently. People can see a difference and sense His presence in us. So, let's show them through our behavior and actions who we love, what our life is about....live the life Jesus has called all of His followers to live!

Shaun Nguyen (Ministry Leader) - Overcoming the Fear of Following God - Know His Promises; Know His Voice; Obey Him and Trust Him.

Pastor Tony Phillips - I have noticed that having strong cardio helps me stay emotionally strong when things get tough. I have the endurance to keep fighting to stay positive.
When I am physically tired it becomes easy to give in to a bad attitude or a bad decision. Physical endurance definitely makes a difference when you are battling emotional challenges.
If you are going through a tough time, try getting in great cardiovascular shape and I promise it will help you persevere!

Please mark your calendar to join us this Sunday @ 1:00 PM. Powerful Praise and Worship, Biblically Based Sermons, and complimentary coffee, & doughnuts for you and your kids!!

Tailgate Sunday - Fellowship, Food & Fun!!

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow at Tailgate Sunday. We will have normal service from 1 - 2:30 PM and will Tailgate from 2:30 - 3:30 PM.

Please join us for Tailgate Sunday!! We will have normal service from 1 - 2:30 PM and will Tailgate from 2:30 - 3:30 PM.

Wear a jersey...bring a dish (not mandatory, up to you)!!

Jesus and Football. Please join us Sunday @ 1:00 PM. We will tailgate immediately following service. Feel free to bring a dish to share!

Jesus & Football - Lead Pastor - Dave Hinson

Roger Staubach was a phenomenal Dallas Cowboys quarterback. However, initially, he liked to do things his way and not Coach Tom Landry's way. Needless to say, the Cowboys were losing games.
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So, Landry, finally reaching the end of his patience with Staubach, gave him an ultimatum, "my way or the highway." Staubach made the decision to follow Landry's leadership and the plays he called. This change in behavior led to many Dallas wins (2 Super Bowls).
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Well...our relationship with Jesus is similar. Even though, He never loses patience with us, and we may or may not initially have successes in life, we won't experience the purpose and fullness of the life He has planned for us, without submitting to His will and following Him.
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Salvation is free, but discipleship will cost you everything. While, picking up our crosses and following Jesus can be scary, it will lead to a life more fulfilling and rewarding than we ever could have imagined. We were not made to be lukewarm Christians.
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Are you being obedient? Have you submitted to the One that calls the plays? If not, let your agency, and your ideas go. Because, only "through obedience will we have victory" - a life filled with purpose and meaning - the life God has planned for each and every one of us.
(Matthew 16:13-28 (NIV))

Higher Ground - Worship, Family & Friends

"There is Peace, Provision & Protection in God's Word." - Pastor Tony Phillips

We can't wait to see you! Today @ 1:00 PM for spirit filled worship - 3915 Macland Road, Powder Springs, GA 30127!!

Strength Training is this week's faith and fitness focus. As the scripture suggests, strength and courage go together. Strength training makes you mentally stronger as well as physically stronger. This is the activity that gives your body youthful energy and vibrancy!!!

I try to lift weights 3 to 4 days per week but my schedule is very busy. So, one of my most consistent exercises is to do at least 100 push ups each day. I usually do them before I get in the shower. This keeps my body fit and my mind strong. I physically feel better and mentally I have a more bold courageous attitude!

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that" - Martin Luther King Jr.

Breath of Life Devotional Yoga offers a discipline which challenges our bodies to grow, our minds to expand and our hearts to radiate Christ's love.

Weekly Schedule: Tuesday 10am @ Room F230 and Saturday 10am @ Room F230. Suggested donation $2/class. For more information, contact Toni Schafer at 770-605-1772 or [email protected]. Bring a towel and water!

Pastor Tony -

On my spiritual journey, I have discovered several Biblical/spiritual principles that significantly enhanced my physical health. I'm going to share my top 10 on these Faith and Fitness posts.

The first is about NUTRITION! I have discovered that the Daniel Fast (daniel-fast.com) is the most nutritious, healthy way to eat. It is based on chapter 1 in the book of Daniel. It also produces an amazing spiritual journey. Four or five years ago I started doing the Daniel Fast, which lasts for 21 days. It was so amazing and I was so hungry for God that I did it every 3 months. It changed my life. Many people report experiencing incredible healing, energy and spiritual clarity. I have experienced all of those. It has been especially helpful in manifesting blessings and understanding God's guidance for difficult situations I'm facing.

One of my favorite foods to make on the fast is sweet potatoes. There are no sweeteners allowed on the Fast so I bake the sweet potatoes, then mash them with a little olive oil, add cinnamon, raisins and blue berries..so good! If you decide to try the fast, let me know. I would love to pray for you and share more recipes!

Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies. ~ 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (NIV)