The Shelf

A collection of encouragement, connection, and inspiration
The Shelf

Meet Loulwa El Maalouf from Lebanon

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Stonebriar supports the Arab Baptist Theological Seminary and the work in the country of Lebanon to spread the Gospel of Jesus to many countries all around the world.

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Pray for Ukraine: Al Goff

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Listen to a conversation with Al Goff, President and CEO of UNTO Ministries, and Keith Tyler, Missional Living Pastor at Stonebriar Community Church, over the War in Ukraine.

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New Career Opportunity: Young Adults Pastor

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Our pastoral team is searching for an Associate Pastor to build and shepherd a ministry for college students and young adults!

Learn more and apply online at stonebriar.org/jobs.

God’s Love for You

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“For you without Christ, you have unfortunately not realized how extravagant God’s love has been demonstrated for you.” Pastor Chuck Swindoll View Pastor Chuck Swindoll’s full message from March 20 at stonebriar.org/watch. If you have any questions about Jesus and God’s love for you, reach out to our staff any time at info@stonebriar.org, and we’d …

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¿Has Invertido Los Dones que Dios te Dio?

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Dios, a cada uno de Sus hijos, nos ha dado dones y talentos. Nos ha habilitado con valiosas capacidades espirituales que espera que utilicemos para Su servicio, el bien común de Su Iglesia y para llevar a cabo la misión de llevar el mensaje del evangelio de salvación al mundo.

Life & Death Are in God’s Hands

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“We must never think that because a death is shockingly unexpected, it is therefore unacceptable.” –Pastor Chuck Swindoll Listen to Pastor Chuck Swindoll’s full message from March 13, 2022, at stonebriar.org/watch.

Church: A Place of Refuge

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“Let’s become for them—those who need us—their city of refuge, their place of safety.” Pastor Chuck Swindoll May our church always be a place of refuge for the weary and wounded. Listen to Pastor Chuck Swindoll’s full sermon— “Needed: A Safe Place to Heal”—now at stonebriar.org/watch.

In Loving Memory of My Dear Friend, Steve Farrar

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In Loving Memory: Steven James Farrar

Steve Farrar and I became friends back in the late 1990s. In fact, he and his family were charter members of Stonebriar Community Church, which we began in mid-October 1998. He quickly endeared himself to all of us. It was soon apparent to me that God had gifted him with leadership skills as well as …

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The Danger in Anger

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Has anger made a mess in your life? Discover how a relationship with God can save you and the people you love from the danger of anger. Listen to the latest message from our contemporary service at stonebriar.org/watch, and join us this Sunday at 9 for part three of the series, “In My Feelings.”

¿Te controlan Tus Sentimientos y Emociones?

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Cuando no permitimos que nuestros sentimientos y emociones sean gobernados por el Espíritu Santo, y la Verdad de Dios, pueden convertirse en toda una amenaza tanto para nosotros como para las personas a nuestro alrededor. Cuando venga el Espíritu de verdad, él los guiará a toda la verdad. Él no hablará por su propia cuenta, …

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