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Family Meeting: A Look Back At 2018 And The Way Forward In 2019
The Stonegate Family met together to take a quick look back at what God did in the life of Stonegate in 2018 and to look forward to what God has planned for 2019.
The Kowatch Family - A Story Of Adoption
At Stonegate church we value the vulnerable; one way we do this is through adoption and foster care. Check out this video from the Kowatch family and learn more about their adoption story, as well as how Stonegate Orphan Care walked alongside them.
Everyone Needs Marriage Care
Ultimately, living in light of what Jesus has done for us, this is what believers are called to be for our spouse: a vessel of Christ-exalting, gospel-centered grace.
The Kowatch Family - A Story Of Adoption
At Stonegate church we value the vulnerable; one way we do this is through adoption and foster care. Check out this video from the Kowatch family and learn more about their adoption story, as well as how Stonegate Orphan Care walked alongside them.
Family Meeting: A Look Back At 2018 And The Way Forward In 2019
The Stonegate Family met together to take a quick look back at what God did in the life of Stonegate in 2018 and to look forward to what God has planned for 2019.
4 Ways Stonegate Groups Work Together With Sermons
Through sermons we receive the instruction and truth of God’s Word, and in groups it is transferred to us through relationship.
Family Meeting Follow Up: A Season of Harvest
Each season brings its’ own beauty. This seasonal way God’s hard-wired the world is a metaphor for how we experience life. Life comes to us in seasons.
Family Meeting Follow Up: Enjoying Jesus Together
On Wednesday, May 9th, we met for a family meeting at the conference center to thank Jesus for where he’s been at work among us and to consider some of what Jesus seems to be doing in front of us. With that in mind, we’ve written a series of...
Family Meeting Follow Up: All In & a New Opportunity
When I think about our church family, there is so much to thank Jesus for! He has been so kind to us. We also have much before us for which we need much wisdom from Jesus. On Wednesday, May 9th, we met for a family meeting at the conference...
A Look Back At All In
April 22nd marked the culmination of the 2 year season of ALL IN. We wanted to take a moment to take a look at some of the amazing things God has done and is continuing to do in the life of our Church!
Stonegate Groups - Fall 2017 Plants
Our prayer at Stonegate Church is that in sharing the gospel there will be multiplication of healthy, gospel-centered disciples and Stonegate Groups throughout the south DFW area.
Why We Must Be Bible People
So before you get into God’s word, remember that becoming Bible-literate is not about being smarter, or beefing up your spiritual resumé, or lording your knowledge over others. It’s about looking through the pages to the Savior on the other side...
Think of Me, Lord, That’s All
I don’t know another holiday that insights such polar reactions from people other than Valentine’s Day.
A Look At Lent
Lent is often misunderstood to be just about things we are giving up or abstaining from for a season.
Conversations on Race
The presence of loaded words, misunderstood intentions, history, and personal experience lead many to simply retreat in fear or walk in anger.
If I Were the Devil
I need a plan. You need a plan. We all need a plan. To help you plan, we want to make you aware of two resources available to the Stonegate family.
The Way of Advent
The way God worked in Advent is a picture of the way God always works in the world.
A Holiday Posture
The months of November and December bring about a common thread of busyness in most peoples lives. But- what if we were just as good at creating time to actually absorb the season of Thanksgiving and Christmas and not just rush through it?
Stonegate Building
Stonegate, we’re in the midst of an unbelievably exciting season in the life of our church!
Death. Burial. Resurrection.
Perhaps that what we do. We keep going to church. We keep being the church. We keep loving and leading the lost from death to life.
Stonegate Groups - The Messenger's
Stonegate Groups involve mission, community, and gospel. Check out this video about how the Messenger's Group were missional in their community for the gospel on Halloween.
A Game Plan for New Disciples
What do we do with someone who has just become a Christian? Having a game plan helps us to make disciples and fulfill the great mission that Jesus has given us. Here are a few instruments Jesus gives us so we can help new believers grow and give...
Do You See Me?
Gently, his little fingers moved my phone out of my hands and replaced them with his face. He wanted me to view HIM as more important.
A Good Shepherd
The difficulty in being a good shepherd is that many people have the misconception that a good leader either means you must be relaxed and relatable or dominating and vocal. The pendulum must not swing too far in either direction, but both...
Stonegate Groundbreaking
Stonegate Church is hosting a groundbreaking celebration service Sunday, September 24, 2017. It will be a time of worship, celebration, and fun for the family!
Leading By Serving
What God expects for you to do is lay the ground work spiritually, be praying for your family, be serving your family by putting your desires beneath theirs… and leading by serving.
Obed's Story - A Story of Sight
Saying yes to the unknown, and continuing to do so, has been one of the hardest yet greatest blessings and gifts ever.
Sing With The Saints
For many of us, especially those who grew up in the South, we likely can’t remember a time when we weren’t at church every week. But we still must answer: why gather?
Playing Church
Being new has its perks and its difficulties. I spent the last eighteen years of my life in my previous context where I devoted time, energy, resources, tears, sweat, name memorization, prayers, and so much more to a church family. Now, I restart.
Never Give Up
Although it may be a joy and privilege, the pursuit of a racially diverse church is anything but easy.