James 1:16-18
Rev. Barr Overcast
The last time we were in James, we learned that the man who perseveres under trial is blessed, but the road of faithful perseverance is fraught with temptations to take the easy, sinful way out. The question remains then: How are we to remain steadfast amid these temptations? The answer is simple (though not easy): trust in the goodness of God.
Acts 6:1-7
Rev. Charlie Phillips
This Sunday we’ll be installing Barr Overcast as our Associate Pastor of Discipleship and Shepherding! Join us as we celebrate God’s grace in providing us an excellent pastor! In light of his installation we’ll be diving into Acts 6 to take a closer look at what a pastor is called to do in the life of the church. See you soon!
Matthew 16:13-20
Rev. Brandon Hawkes
Let me prove this to you from God's word: Jesus Christ is building the Kingdom of God through the planting of churches! How does he do that and what does it look like for you to be a part of that great mission?
About Rev Brandon Hawkes: A native of Charlotte, NC, Brandon is married to Annalee and they have 3 children. He graduated from NC State University (Forestry) and Reformed Theological Seminary (M.div). He served in campus ministry, youth ministry, and church planting in North and South Carolina before moving the GA to help with the church planting effort in Toccoa. Brandon loves playing sports in his free time (especially basketball and disc golf) and being outside with his whole family.
James 1:12-15
Rev. Charlie Phillips
Have you ever felt that your suffering is a testing of your faith, and that you’re holding on for dear life?! Or that you too easily give into temptation, but desire grace to fight it? If so, James has wisdom for you! Join us this Sunday as we worship, learn, and approach the Lord’s table for grace!
James 1:7-9
Rev. Charlie Phillips
What keeps you up at night? What do you worry about? Keep that thought in your mind and ask yourself this question, “should I worry about this given that I’m a child of the King?” Join us this Sunday as James encourages us in our unstable world to find our stability in Christ.
James 1:5-8
Rev. Barr Overcast
Trials can leave you reeling, unsure where to turn or what to do. In times of hardship, you face decisions you weren't prepared for and never thought you would have to make. This is why God invites us in those moments to ask him for what we lack: wisdom.
James 1:1-4
Rev. Charlie Phillips
Charles Spurgeon once said “I have often looked gratefully back to my sick chamber. I am certain that I never did grow in grace one-half so much anywhere as I have upon the bed of pain”. What would make a Christian say such a thing? What would make him dignify his pain instead of dismiss it? James begins his book of wisdom for the Christian by tackling a subject that is absolutely relevant for every believer in every age. Join us this Sunday as we begin our study of the “Proverbs of the New Testament”.
1 Samuel 14:1-23
Rev. Corey Pelton
The Lord calls a people to Himself designating them as His ambassadors to bless their families, neighbors, communities, and nations with His good news of rescue. Perhaps he is calling you to take a step forward and trust Him? What could it look like to see the Lord work through you?
About Rev. Corey Pelton: He's a pastor in the Presbyterian Church in America, and currently the director of Rural Church Development and the director of Rural Church Planting for Mission to North America. . He and his wife, Holly, moved to the north Georgia mountains in January 2022 after years of pastoring throughout the South. They both grew up in East Tennessee and are University of Tennessee alum. They spent 8 years in Jackson, MS where Corey attended seminary and worked with Reformed University Fellowship at Belhaven College. In 2002 they moved to Hot Springs, AR to organize a mission church into a fully organized church. After pastoring there for 8 years, they were called to Travelers Rest, SC to pastor Redeemer Presbyterian Church. 2019 took them to Baton Rouge, LA where he assisted South Baton Rouge Presbyterian Church. Corey and Holly have three grown children: Miller, Maggie, and Miles.
Ephesians 4:11-13
Rev. Charlie Phillips
What should a disciple of Jesus look like? What’s our goal in following Jesus? What’s our end game? Join us this Sunday for our last sermon in our series on biblical discipleship as we talk about the “culmination” of discipleship!
Next Sunday we'll be hearing from Reverend Corey Pelton as he talks about God's work in planting churches in the mountains of North Georgia! Don't miss it!
In just two weeks we’ll begin a series on the book of James, which has been called “the proverbs of the New Testament”. Do you need wisdom to navigate life in this crazy world!? Come on out and bring a friend!
1 Corinthians 3:5-9
Rev. Barr Overcast
There is much to learn about the Christian life from gardening and plants. Jesus used countless farming images as he taught his disciples, and many other places in the Bible use the images of a tree, a vine, fruit, etc. to describe God's people and His work in their lives. At the heart of all these metaphors is the idea that a life of following Jesus is cultivated rather than made. Join us this Sunday as we look at how we can cultivate a life of following Jesus.
Mark 1:35
Rev. Charlie Phillips
This past week we talked about Jesus as “the way”—that Jesus modeled for us by His pattern of living a means of thriving in this world. Join us this week for part two as we discuss a secret weapon for living that empowers us to take our next steps. Pray for the Spirit's leading as you come to worship!
John 14:6a
Rev. Charlie Phillips
So far in our series on discipleship we’ve talked about the call and cost of following Jesus, both of which are astounding in depth and have enormous implications for our lives. Scripture tells us that we come with Jesus at great cost in order that we might become like Jesus in great measure. But are there any helps along the way? How might we become like Him? Join us this Sunday as we talk about the “catalyst” for discipleship.
Luke 14: 25-33
Rev. Charlie Phillips
This coming Sunday we’ll be jumping into part two in our series on discipleship as we talk about the cost of following Jesus. What exactly does it cost to follow Jesus? Have we ever actually calculated it? Is it worth it? What do we get in return? See you Sunday as we dive in!
On another note, we’re excited to remind you that we will be having a congregational meeting on September 8th after worship for the purpose of voting in Barr Overcast as Associate Pastor of Westminster! As an Associate Pastor Barr will get a vote on the Session and, more importantly, his role will be strengthened as we formally recognize him as our pastor of shepherding and discipleship.
Matthew 11:28a
Rev. Charlie Phillips
For the next six weeks we’ll be diving into a series on the basics of the Christian faith, on biblical discipleship. This is the perfect time to reassess your understanding of Christianity or to invite a non-believing friend to process life you! This week we’ll be talking about our call to discipleship. What does Jesus’s call to us entail? How should we respond? How can discipleship simplify our complicated lives? See you Sunday!
Jonah 4:1-11
Rev. Charlie Phillips
What would be your reaction if by your evangelism an entire people group came to faith? What if they repented in such a way that it blew your mind? How would you respond? I doubt many of you would respond like Jonah! The ending to the book of Jonah, while just as amazing as the rest of the book, is frustrating because of the way our hero prophet reacts to the mercy of God! But as we’ll see this Sunday, anyone of us can succumb to such an attitude.
Starting in August we’ll be jumping into a 6 sermon series on discipleship. We’ll discuss the call to discipleship, cost of discipleship, culmination of discipleship, cultivation of discipleship, catalyst for discipleship, and challenge to discipleship. This series will bring us back to the basics of Christianity while simultaneously pushing us deeper into our walk with Christ! It will speak directly to both the new believer as well as the seasoned! So bring a friend and come out!
After that we’ll begin a longer series on the book of James. James has been called the “proverbs of the New Testament”. Can you think of a time where the church has needed more wisdom!
Jonah 3:1-10
Rev. Charlie Phillips
What should we expect from God when we evangelize? What does repentance in the life of a non-believer look like? Can God change his mind? These are just a few of the questions dealt with in Jonah chapter 3! Bring a friend on fire for the Lord and join us this Sunday as we dive further into the greatest revival of all time!
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Jonah 3:1-10
Rev. Charlie Phillips
Jonah chapter 3 is one of the most exciting passages in the Bible. An entire nation repents—from kings and noblemen down to paupers and children! There’s more spiritual fruit in 10 verses than we can imagine! Pray for the Spirit’s leading and power as you come to worship this Sunday. Expect to leave changed!
Jonah 1:17-2:10
Rev. Charlie Phillips
Suffering…desperate prayer…redemption…resurrection—all themes of Jonah chapter 2. If you’ve ever felt alone or dejected in your suffering, this chapter is for you. Not only do we encounter a prophet reoriented to his calling in life…not only do we see the Gospel once again going forward…but we also see redemption taking effect in the last place anyone would ever expect—in the belly of a whale! See you Sunday!
Jonah 1:4-16
Rev. Barr Overcast
The trials we experience are often compared to a storm, and with good reason. Storms can be dangerous and deadly, and they are always completely out of our control. This is even more true of a storm at sea: the wind and waves crash against the side of the boat, tossing the passengers back and forth above the watery depths. This Sunday, we'll look at Jonah caught in the storm and learn what his storm has to teach us about the struggles and pain of our own lives.
Jonah 1:1-3
Rev. Charlie Phillips
Join us this Sunday as we begin a five part series on the book of Jonah! As you’ll see, there’s a reason Jonah is the favorite of many children and adults! As we “dive in” to our study, I want you to prepare yourself for the ride you’re about to take. Do that by asking the Holy Spirit to open the eyes of your heart to what He’s about to teach you. Put yourself in a submissive posture to take it all in!