NorthCross Sermons

Resilient Part 3 | Physical Resiliency (1 Kings 19:1-9) What if caring for your body is more than a wellness goal? What if it’s actually a part of faith? In part three of Resilient, we’ll discover how God meets us in our limits and why physical care, spiritual strength, and a resilient life are more connected than we often realize.   Message Notes and Discussion Questions: https://bit.ly/4b3SjUO  ...

Resilient Part 2 | Emotional Resiliency (John 20:11-20) We all have emotions, and they serve an important purpose. They alert us to what’s happening around us, both good and bad. But we don’t always respond to our emotions in healthy ways. That’s why a big part of being resilient is learning how to navigate our emotions wisely. This week in Resilient, we’ll look at what the Bible teaches about emo...

Resilient Part 1 | Spiritual Resiliency (2 Corinthians 4:7-18) Anyone can find resilience through discipline, deadlines, fear, success, or sheer determination. But as you've probably experienced, those sources of strength eventually fade and come to an end. As we begin this new series, we will explore how God provides a different, lasting form of resiliency that depends on his work in your heart a...

Galatians 4:4-5 Have you ever had to wait for something you wanted? In the waiting, it can feel like God is absent. The world waited centuries for God to send a Savior. And then, he sent the perfect gift at the perfect time. This Christmas we're going to discover that even in the waiting, God is never absent.         Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give   Find other rec...

Reasons for the Season Part 3 | Peace for the Broken (Colossians 1:15-23) The word peace usually carries the connotation of calm, comfort, or relief from stress. The Bible frames it differently. Peace isn’t a feeling to chase. It's a broken relationship made whole. This weekend, we will discover one more reason for the season as we see how Jesus came to bring peace for the broken.   Message Notes...

Reasons for the Season Part 2 | Love for the Hurting (1 John 4:7-12) Christmas is a season filled with warmth and expectation, but it can also highlight hurt, loneliness, and brokenness. In this week's message, we will explore how God’s love entered a hurting world and what that love means for us today. It's a love that changes how we feel and how we live.   Message Notes and Discussion Questions:...

Reasons for the Season Part 1 | Rescue for the Lost (Luke 19:1-10) When the King of the universe came to dwell among us, he did not surround himself with the most religious people. Rather, he moved toward those who seemed farthest from God. This weekend we'll see how Jesus' encounter with a man named Zacchaeus reveals the main reason he came: to seek and to save the lost.   Message Notes and Discu...

Don’t Be Anxious (Philippians 4:4-8) In this message, we'll explore how personal prayer deepens your relationship with God, opens the door to supernatural peace, and equips you to face life’s worries and anxieties with confidence and hope.    Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give   Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

This Thanksgiving, we’ll explore why gratitude is meant to be expressed, not just felt. Jesus was astonished when he healed ten people, but only one of them returned to say thank you. When we assume that others know we appreciate them, unexpressed gratitude can communicate and cultivate ingratitude. This season, be intentional about turning thankful feelings into meaningful words.   Give a one-tim...

The Generous Life Part 1 | The Opportunity (Luke 12: 13-21) Generosity has the power to change lives. This week in our series, Jesus teaches us to see our resources differently than the world does. He invites us to embrace the amazing opportunities we have to make a difference when we live the generous life.   Message Notes and Discussion Questions: https://bit.ly/4ihUfun            Give a one-tim...

The Generous Life Part 1 | The Inspiration (2 Corinthians 8:1-9) Most of us value generosity, but being generous doesn't always come naturally. In week one of The Generous Life, we're going to explore that tension. We're going to discover that the inspiration for a generous life comes from the amazing generosity that God has shown us.   Message Notes and Discussion Questions: https://bit.ly/48eDSv...

Prayer Part 4 | When God Says No (2 Samuel 12:15-23) God wants us to pray sincerely and persistently, but that doesn’t guarantee he’ll always say yes to what we ask. This weekend we’ll look at a time when King David boldly pleaded with God, yet still received a firm “no.” His response in the midst of deep disappointment guides our response when God’s answer isn’t what we hoped. Join us as we concl...

Prayer Part 3 | Persistence in Prayer (Luke 11:5-13) Ever prayed for something again and again and wondered if God was even listening? Jesus knew we’d feel that way sometimes, which is why He told a story about a man who wouldn’t stop knocking. This week, Jesus is going to encourage us to pray persistently and teach us the blessing that comes with it.   Message Notes and Discussion Questions: http...

Prayer Part 2 | A Pattern for Prayer (Nehemiah 1:5-11)   What should we be praying about? Many times our default is to use prayer primarily as a way to ask for things we want or need. God certainly invites us to do that. And yet, God intended so much more for prayer. This weekend we're going to grow our understanding of different kinds of prayers found in the Bible and come away with a framework t...

Prayer Part 1 | The Heart of Prayer (Matthew 6:5-8)   When life feels ruled by deadlines and expectations, prayer can seem like one more thing we have to do. But Jesus showed that prayer was never meant to be another task on the list. It’s a quiet, personal space to reconnect with the Father who already knows what we need. This weekend, we’ll rediscover the heart of prayer and the peace that comes...

The God We Need Part 6 | The Vine (John 15:1-8)   We live in a world that measures success by what we produce. Jesus says real fruit doesn’t come from trying harder, it can only come by staying connected to Him. This week we’ll discover what it means to stay connected to Jesus and why it's essential for a life that actually bears fruit.   Message Notes and Discussion Questions: https://bit.ly/4h7t...

The God We Need Part 5 | The Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14:1-7)   Jesus loved people in a way no one else ever has. Yet he also spoke words that, by today’s standards, sound shockingly exclusive and intolerant. This weekend, we’ll study the most exclusive statement Jesus ever made, and we’ll see what it teaches us about the God we need.   Message Notes and Discussion Questions: https://bit...

The God We Need Part 4 | The Good Shepherd (John 10:11-15)   Without direction, we’re like sheep wandering into danger and chasing voices that can’t truly satisfy. But Jesus is the Good Shepherd who laid down his life to rescue us and now calls us to follow him. Join us this week as we celebrate the sacrificial love of Jesus and learn how our lives are better when we follow him.   Message Notes an...

The God We Need Part 3 | The Gate (John 10:1-10)   Your life will present many doors that promise happiness, significance, and success. But most of them can't deliver anything close to what they offer. This weekend we'll explore Jesus' claim to be "the Gate," the only way to true life. He spoke words of promise and words of caution that will change how you see every other door.   Message Notes and...

The God We Need Part 2 | The Light of the World (John 8:12-18)   Our world can feel like a dark place - filled with sin, fear, and brokenness. But Jesus steps into the darkness and declares, "I am the Light of the world." Join us this week as we discover how his light can break through the darkness and bring hope and healing.   Message Notes and Discussion Questions: https://bit.ly/42qZrVS   Give...

The God We Need Part 1 | The Bread of Life (John 6:25-35)   We all have physical needs—food, money, security, health. But if we’re honest, those things can easily become our focus. We spend our lives chasing after the earthly, but they never truly satisfy the longing inside. In part one of our series, we're going to see how a crowd came to Jesus looking for a quick fix for their earthly lives. But...

Daniel Part 7 | Where is God? This final week of the Daniel series, we'll be confronted with a question that every generation eventually wrestles with: Where is God when evil seems to be winning? When Daniel and countless others were wrestling with that question, God provided a clear answer that still speaks to us today. Join us this weekend as we conclude the Daniel series.     Message Notes and...

Daniel Part 6 | Greater Expectations Daniel’s life looked like it should have been easy—he was faithful, wise, and full of integrity. And yet, instead of applause, he faced jealousy, plots, and ultimately a pit of lions. It’s a powerful reminder that following God doesn’t remove us from trouble. But it does anchor us in His promises: His presence, His peace, and His ultimate rescue through Jesus. ...

From Death to Life Death can steal joy, disrupt our lives, and leave us with questions. Two thousand years ago there was a grieving mother who faced the unthinkable: a lifeless son and a hopeless future. Then Jesus showed up. He did something no one expected. This weekend we're going to discover why, because of him, death is no longer the end of your story.   Message Notes and Discussion Questions...

Healer The Reason Jesus Heals You Good health is one of life’s greatest gifts—and we notice it most when it’s gone. This weekend, we’ll see Jesus step into people’s pain, restoring their bodies and renewing their strength. But He wasn’t just healing for healing’s sake. We’ll uncover a deeper reason behind His miracles and how our own health—and even our struggles—can bring glory to God.   Message...