The Shelf

A collection of encouragement, connection, and inspiration
The Shelf

The Dangers of Competition & Comparison

by

“That’s called competition. It has no place in the body of Christ.” –Pastor Chuck Swindoll Listen to Pastor Chuck Swindoll’s latest message, “The Integrity of True Humility,” at stonebriar.org/watch.

Give Thanks Today

by
scripture: Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever. —Psalm 118:1 (NIV)

“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.” (Psalm 118:1 NIV) Let’s thank the Lord for His faithful love today! How has the Lord shown His goodness to you?

Five Statements to Remember

by

“We live in unsolved problems, and we can’t see how they’re going to work out. God sees it all.” –Pastor Chuck Swindoll Listen as Pastor Chuck Swindoll shares five simple statements that will change your life from panic to peace. Remember them always. Listen to Pastor Chuck’s latest sermon, “The Integrity of Waiting . . …

Read More

Four Things Jesus Is Not

by

“We tend to drift in these directions where we make Jesus into something that He’s not—something less than He is.” –Pastor Nathan Kocurek Listen to these four common ways we can fail to see Jesus as He really is, and learn about Jesus’ true mission, love, and power in our latest contemporary service at stonebriar.org/watch.

A Life of Purpose

by

“For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things He planned for us long ago.” (Ephesians 2:10 NLT) What passages encourage you to live your life with purpose for Christ? Listen and be encouraged as Ministry Leader Cheryl Trudel shares her answer to this …

Read More

A Bold Vision & Prayer

by

“I know you feel like a number, just another unknown . . . But you have no idea what the Lord’s plan for you is. So ask Him.” –Pastor Chuck Swindoll Gain insights from the bold vision of a man named Jabez in Pastor Chuck Swindoll’s sermon from October 24, 2021 at stonebriar.org/watch.

Using Your Gift

by

You have a gift. With that gift, you have a unique opportunity to serve others and grow in community. Discover how in Pastor Joseph Gonzalez’s latest sermon from our contemporary service at stonebriar.org/watch.

Take Refuge in the Lord

by

“Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in Him.” (Psalm 34:8 NIV) How have you tasted and seen that the Lord is good? Take a moment to praise and take refuge in our God.

Confronting With Compassion

by

“We don’t confront those we don’t know. We confront those we love.” –Pastor Chuck Swindoll Listen to Pastor Chuck’s latest sermon, “The Integrity of a Courageous Confrontation,” at stonebriar.org/watch.

October Baptism Celebration

by

We love to celebrate new life in Christ! On Sunday, we had the joy of baptizing 27 people in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.   If you or a family member would like to be baptized, visit stonebriar.org/baptism to get started.