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Northside Bible Church

801 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings

The sermons and message series of Pastor Stan Givens, senior pastor of Northside Bible Church in Mobile, AL.

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The Blessed Man

May 16, 2021 19:00 - 51 minutes - 35.8 MB

What does it really mean to be blessed by God and how should we be on guard against "the counsel of the wicked?" Psalm 1 paints a beautiful portrait of The Blessed Man. Listen as Pastor Stan takes us into part two of his series Rooted, Grounded, Growing.

Life & Death Are In Your Future Choice

May 09, 2021 19:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB

What is the greatest benefit of following God? What Psalm sums up all of God's plan for mankind? Listen as Pastor Stan launches his brand new series "Rooted, Grounded, Growing."

Lay Down Your Life And Live

May 02, 2021 19:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MB

Has the Holy Spirit called you into a true form of discipleship? Join us for a special challenge from Assistant Pastor Ryan Lantaff as we look at what it means to lay down our lives in true surrender.

Lay Down Your Life And Live

May 02, 2021 19:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MB

Has the Holy Spirit called you into a true form of discipleship? Join us for a special challenge from Assistant Pastor Ryan Lantaff as we look at what it means to lay down our lives in true surrender.

Just The Good Ole Boys

April 19, 2021 03:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MB

Could something be missing from your beliefs? Join us this morning for a special message from Pastor Stan on Acts 19:1-7.

Standing Up When Everything Around You Is Falling Down

April 11, 2021 18:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB

A special message from Ezekiel with University of Mobile President Dr. Lonnie Burnett. 

Survival Skills Part 4 — An Attitude of Humility & Servanthood

March 28, 2021 19:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MB

What two critical attributes of the Christian faith will help you to survive and thrive even when you're under trials and attacks? Join us for the final installment of Pastor Stan's Survival Skills series!

Survival Skills Part 4 — An Attitude of Humility & Servanthood

March 28, 2021 19:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MB

What two critical attributes of the Christian faith will help you to survive and thrive even when you're under trials and attacks? Join us for the final installment of Pastor Stan's Survival Skills series!

The Significance of One

March 21, 2021 18:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MB

Guest speaker Dave Nielsen brings an encouraging message from Esther 4.

Survival Skills: Part 2 — Prayer

March 14, 2021 20:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MB

How many excuses can you make about your prayer life? Listen as Pastor Stan takes us into the next installment of his Survival Skills series.

The Big Lie

March 07, 2021 18:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MB

Guest speaker Steven Mathews talks about The Big Lie.

The Big Lie

March 07, 2021 18:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MB

Guest speaker Steven Mathews talks about The Big Lie.

Survival Skills Part 3 — The Word of God

February 28, 2021 20:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MB

Are you good at reading instruction manuals? Or do you usually toss them to the side and follow your own plan? The Bible is our ultimate set of instructions for handling this life here on earth with all of its trials, difficulties, questions, good times, and bad times. And if we're going to survive the Christian life, then we must know everything we possibly can about the Word of God. Join us for part two of Pastor Stan's Survival Skills series as we dive into some amazing truths about the...

Survival Skills: Part 1

February 21, 2021 18:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MB

If you were putting together a survival kit for your spiritual life, what would be the most important aspect or element that you would include? How can you know for certain that you're ready for the difficulties and challenges of this life?  This morning is going to be awesome as Pastor Stan launches his brand new series entitled Survival Skills! Join us at 11:00AM for a deep dive into part one of this spiritual training session.

The Privilege of Suffering

February 14, 2021 19:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MB

Youth Pastor Josh Wattier brings a special message on suffering. 

Dying To Self

February 07, 2021 21:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MB

What does it mean to truly die to yourself in pursuit of Christ? How can you save your life by losing it? These may seem like complicated contradictions or paradoxes to our minds, but in the Kingdom of God, they fit right into the way that Christ-followers are supposed to live each and every day. Listen as guest speaker Phillip Snodgrass takes us into this amazing study! 

Dying To Self

February 07, 2021 21:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MB

What does it mean to truly die to yourself in pursuit of Christ? How can you save your life by losing it? These may seem like complicated contradictions or paradoxes to our minds, but in the Kingdom of God, they fit right into the way that Christ-followers are supposed to live each and every day. Listen as guest speaker Phillip Snodgrass takes us into this amazing study! 

Priority of Grace

January 31, 2021 18:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MB

If you could just refocus on one area of your life for the year 2021, what should you make a priority?  Listen to the next installment of Pastor Stan's Refocus series as we unlock the answer to this question and much more! 

Personal Growth

January 25, 2021 02:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MB

What does it really mean to exhibit personal growth in your walk with Christ? How can you break the process down to the core fundamentals?  Listen as Pastor Stan takes us into part 4 of his Refocus series and we examine Five Essential Elements of Personal Spiritual Growth. We'll answer these questions and many more as we study everything from prayer and fellowship to servanthood and Calvary. 

Community

January 17, 2021 20:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MB

Why should you go to church? What should the atmosphere of a healthy church include? Listen as Pastor Stan takes us into the next installment of his Refocus series and we examine God's specific design for church community! 

Rethinking Prayer

January 11, 2021 01:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MB

What would come to your mind if someone told you that the one thing which sets apart effective and alive churches is prayer? Your definition of a prayer-centered church may not be what God intended or meant at all.  Listen as Pastor Stan takes us into the next installment of his Refocus series with a look at praying for the lost and for one another. 

The Heart of the Master

January 03, 2021 21:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB

It's so easy to let your life get out of focus, especially as the cares and distractions of this world consume us. We all need to take time to regularly reevaluate and reexamine our priorities.  When businesses go through evaluations, they get back to the basics. When athletes are told to improve, they return to the fundamentals. As Christ-followers, we must do the same. 

The Heart of the Master

January 03, 2021 21:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB

It's so easy to let your life get out of focus, especially as the cares and distractions of this world consume us. We all need to take time to regularly reevaluate and reexamine our priorities.  When businesses go through evaluations, they get back to the basics. When athletes are told to improve, they return to the fundamentals. As Christ-followers, we must do the same. 

The Power of the Celebration

December 27, 2020 23:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MB

So what's the point of Christmas? Why do we celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ? To fully understand the true meaning of the cradle, the cross, and the crown, we have to see where the journey ends. Listen as Pastor Stan takes us into the final installment of his Christmas series, leaving behind the cradle and cross, and moving toward the ultimate celebration and glory of God in Heaven. 

The Power of the Celebration

December 27, 2020 23:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MB

So what's the point of Christmas? Why do we celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ? To fully understand the true meaning of the cradle, the cross, and the crown, we have to see where the journey ends. Listen as Pastor Stan takes us into the final installment of his Christmas series, leaving behind the cradle and cross, and moving toward the ultimate celebration and glory of God in Heaven. 

Presents For Jesus

December 25, 2020 02:00 - 9 minutes - 6.81 MB

What does Jesus want for His birthday? It may not be the kind of gift you think. 

Presents For Jesus

December 25, 2020 02:00 - 9 minutes - 6.81 MB

What does Jesus want for His birthday? It may not be the kind of gift you think. 

The Power of the Crown

December 21, 2020 02:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MB

When Jesus Christ was born, wise men and kings brought gifts to Him. The ruler of Rome had thousands of children slaughtered because he heard that a king had been born.  Years later, when Jesus was interrogated by Pilate before His execution, Pilate asked Him if He was a "king."  When Christ was hung on the cross, He was given a crown made of thorns to mock his kingly title. Little did the onlookers and mockers realize that the One they were ridiculing as king was actually the True King wh...

The Power of the Cross

December 13, 2020 20:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB

Would you like to live your life with more passion? Would you like to enjoy life to its fullest? The real purpose of Christmas is to make that a reality for you. Jesus' visit to Earth via Bethlehem has massive implications for us all.  Listen to the next installment of Pastor Stan's Christmas series The Cradle, Cross, and Crown as we uncover the amazing truth about God's design for our lives!

The Power of the Cradle

December 06, 2020 19:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MB

Every year in our fast-paced, materialistic, self-centered American culture, people miss the true meaning of Christmas entirely. They exert all of their time, energy, and money prioritizing gifts, decorations, lights, family gatherings, Santa, and good cheer. Even as Christ-followers, we occasionally do the same.  But this time of year is about so much more than what's under the tree or who's coming over on Christmas Day. It's about the birth of a Savior in a stable!  Listen as Pastor Stan...

Stand On The Truth

November 30, 2020 01:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MB

What are you standing firm on in order to have stability through the storms of life? If there’s one year in which we all need a little more stability, it’s definitely 2020!  Join us today for the last installment of Pastor Stan’s Don’t Worry series!

Breaking Barriers

November 23, 2020 03:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MB

All throughout the New Testament we see how Jesus reaches out to us and seeks us. He overcomes every barrier that we place between us and Him — from racism and gender to cultural stereotypes and socioeconomic statuses — and lavishes His unparalleled grace and love into our lives! Listen as our very own Steven Mathews delivers a fresh look at the story of the Samaritan woman at the well. 

Breaking Barriers

November 23, 2020 03:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MB

All throughout the New Testament we see how Jesus reaches out to us and seeks us. He overcomes every barrier that we place between us and Him — from racism and gender to cultural stereotypes and socioeconomic statuses — and lavishes His unparalleled grace and love into our lives! Listen as our very own Steven Mathews delivers a fresh look at the story of the Samaritan woman at the well. 

Soldier of God

November 15, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MB

Join us for a Veterans Day Service message by special guest speaker Bishop David Aaron Richey. 

Soldier of God

November 15, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MB

Join us for a Veterans Day Service message by special guest speaker Bishop David Aaron Richey. 

Hope In The Lord

November 09, 2020 00:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MB

As political, social, and cultural uncertainty swarms around us, believers can know that their eternal hope is secure in Jesus Christ and His Word! Why? Because we've been given a hope that will never disappoint! We don't have to live in fear or uncertainty. Listen as Pastor Stan takes us through the next installment of his Don't Worry series and shows us several passages that reveal the comfort and beauty of our hope in God.

Hope In The Lord

November 09, 2020 00:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MB

As political, social, and cultural uncertainty swarms around us, believers can know that their eternal hope is secure in Jesus Christ and His Word! Why? Because we've been given a hope that will never disappoint! We don't have to live in fear or uncertainty. Listen as Pastor Stan takes us through the next installment of his Don't Worry series and shows us several passages that reveal the comfort and beauty of our hope in God.

Promise of a Place, Peace, and Holy Spirit

November 01, 2020 17:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MB

The Bible says in John 14 that we can have the promise of peace, even in the midst of a chaotic world. Listen as Pastor Stan takes us into part 2 of his Don't Worry series and shows us how to access divine peace. 

God Is Our Help, Stability & Strength

October 26, 2020 00:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MB

So if you’ve been paying attention to the world around us much at all over the last few months, then you might have noticed that 2020 has been a little, well, crazy. For some it’s been unnerving and altogether terrifying. From a global pandemic to riots in the streets to political upheaval, wildfires, murder hornets, and everything in between, it looks as if the very fabric of society is ready to burst apart at the seams. “Worry” is a common word and something to which most of us can relate...

The Sign of Jonah

October 18, 2020 18:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MB

Did you know that there's a Scriptural analogy between Jonah and Jesus? If you don't know how to look for signs, you'll miss it! Listen as guest speaker Steven Matthews helps us "dive" into The Sign of Jonah.

Guard The Treasures

October 05, 2020 02:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MB

Listen to the next installment of Pastor Stan's Strong Church series as we see the final challenge Paul gives to Timothy regarding essential elements needed to guard and build a strong and healthy church! This is precisely the model we want to follow here at Northside.

Guard The Treasures

October 05, 2020 02:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MB

Listen to the next installment of Pastor Stan's Strong Church series as we see the final challenge Paul gives to Timothy regarding essential elements needed to guard and build a strong and healthy church! This is precisely the model we want to follow here at Northside.

Six Pursuits of Godliness

September 28, 2020 01:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MB

Are you tired? Are you worn out at the end of each day? Ask yourself what you spend your time chasing. Do you spend your time chasing things that refresh or exhaust you? Paul challenges the Church to chase godliness. And in the process, we can have "great gain." God is telling us that we can have what He calls "great gain." Wouldn't you like to have great gain? Listen as Pastor Stan takes us into the next installment of Strong Church with a look at faithfully chasing after godliness.

Eight Principles of Money

September 21, 2020 00:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MB

What does God see when He looks at your P&L statement for the month? What does God consider true gain for you and for His Church? Listen as Pastor Stan takes us into the next installment of his Strong Church series in 1st Timothy with a look at eight principles of money from the Scriptures. 

Confront False Teachings

September 13, 2020 23:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MB

What are some of the most striking marks of false teachers and why should you be on the lookout for them? 1st Timothy 6 is crystal clear on the defining characteristics of false teachers and the messes that they can — and so often do — create. As believers, we must always be on guard. Listen as Pastor Stan helps us see four obvious traits false teachers possess, as well as two mentalities they exhibit.  

Confront False Teachings

September 13, 2020 23:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MB

What are some of the most striking marks of false teachers and why should you be on the lookout for them? 1st Timothy 6 is crystal clear on the defining characteristics of false teachers and the messes that they can — and so often do — create. As believers, we must always be on guard. Listen as Pastor Stan helps us see four obvious traits false teachers possess, as well as two mentalities they exhibit.  

Working With Honor

September 07, 2020 00:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MB

How in the world are we to expose people to God in our everyday lives? Could the letter written to Timothy to help guide the church at Ephesus give us some direction and structure? Listen as Pastor Stan takes us into the next installment of his Strong Church series with a look at one of the simplest ways that Christ-followers can take their faith into this world. 

Working With Honor

September 07, 2020 00:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MB

How in the world are we to expose people to God in our everyday lives? Could the letter written to Timothy to help guide the church at Ephesus give us some direction and structure? Listen as Pastor Stan takes us into the next installment of his Strong Church series with a look at one of the simplest ways that Christ-followers can take their faith into this world. 

What Do Dead Men Need Most?

August 30, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 49 MB

The Bible says in Ephesians that we are dead in our trespasses in sins and have no chance of saving ourselves from our former lives apart from the grace of God. Listen as guest speaker Victor Herman shares his personal testimony and answers the question: What do dead men truly need the most?

What Do Dead Men Need Most?

August 30, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 49 MB

The Bible says in Ephesians that we are dead in our trespasses in sins and have no chance of saving ourselves from our former lives apart from the grace of God. Listen as guest speaker Victor Herman shares his personal testimony and answers the question: What do dead men truly need the most?

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