NorthCross Sermons

We all have the desire to do something significant with our lives, to make a difference. Well, no matter who you are or what you do, God has a tremendous call on your life. In part 3 of Jonah, we're going to discover that call and learn what it means for our lives. Message notes and discussion questions: http://bit.ly/3ZfvmEU Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find ot...

No one enjoys thinking about the wrong things they've done or the bad decisions they've made. But sometimes, that's exactly what we need. This weekend we're going to see how God gave Jonah an uncomfortable "time out" and we're going to learn that God's grace can sometimes be experienced through the discomfort he allows. Message notes and discussion questions: http://bit.ly/3KbFrhU Give a one-time...

Have you ever worried that you might miss God’s purpose for your life? Jonah did not miss God’s purpose by accident. He intentionally ran away from what God wanted him to do. In part one of this new series, we will see how God goes out of his way to win back runaways. Message notes and discussion questions: http://bit.ly/3DTvhP1 Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find...

What's the most important thing in your life? That's a question that every person should ask. Your answer to the question will affect every aspect of your life. This weekend we're going to see how the Apostle Paul answered that question and what his answer meant for him and what it means for us. Message notes and discussion questions: http://bit.ly/3jzuZWn Give a one-time or recurring gift: https:...

Everyone knows what physical exhaustion feels like, but not everyone is aware that exhaustion comes in other forms too. Exhaustion can make you feel unmotivated, directionless, or even cynical. It makes you more susceptible to temptation and more prone to regrets. This weekend we will talk about what’s really making you tired, and we will see what God does to give us rest. Message notes and discus...

Done With That Part 4: Prayer Over Priorities As you look back at the last month, did you find time to pray regularly, or did you make prayer a last resort? It is all too easy to let the priorities of daily life crowd out your time for prayer. This message looks at why and how to elevate prayer above all your other priorities. Message notes and discussion questions: http://bit.ly/3D2LkcO Give a on...

I know something about you: You have been hurt by something someone has said or done to you. This is a life experience that all of us have in common. Did you know that the thing that makes the biggest difference is the way that we respond to that hurt? This weekend we're going to explore why you should choose forgiveness over revenge. Message notes and discussion questions: http://bit.ly/3IRApXj G...

Some behaviors that come naturally are not healthy or helpful. This weekend we will begin a new series that shows where God calls you to abandon something old so that he can start something new. Message notes and discussion questions: http://bit.ly/3vOKaNS Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

What should you do when feelings of doubt begin to override your faith? In this message you will see why feelings can’t always be trusted, and you will learn how to develop a faith that informs your feelings. Message notes and discussion questions: http://bit.ly/3Z3gMRu Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

Christmas Expectations

Have you ever been so filled with shame that God felt distant? Perhaps your guilt was so strong that you doubted whether God’s love could overcome it. The account of David and Uriah’s wife shows us God's unrelenting faithfulness even when the people he loves are unfaithful. Message notes and discussion questions: http://bit.ly/3W7JgaY Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/giv...

Family Tree Part 3: Ruth Have you ever felt like an outsider? Whether it's with family or friends, feeling like you're on the outside or feeling left out is not fun. What's worse is when people feel on the outside with God. This week, Matthew goes out of his way to mention someone in Jesus' family tree who is proof that Jesus came so that no one needs to be left out. Message notes and discussion q...

Have you ever been given labels that you wish you didn't have? Have you ever labeled yourself because of a past experience or failure? This week we're going to discover a person in Jesus' family tree who had an unfortunate label, but... Jesus came to change it. The good news is that Jesus came to give you a new label also. Join us this weekend to find out what that means. Message notes and discuss...

Everybody has a regret from the past that they wish they could change, but some people live with a continual reminder that their history is marred by mistakes. The account of Judah and Tamar shows how people who are scarred by past sins are not just part of the Christmas story. They are the point of what God did at Christmas. Message notes and discussion questions: http://bit.ly/3u2asLU Give a one...

When you genuinely love people and are quick to listen, you gain more opportunities lead them to Jesus. But eventually, the good news of Jesus is something that must be verbally communicated. This weekend we will wrap up the Go series by looking at ways to communicate the best news this world will ever receive. Message notes and discussion questions: http://bit.ly/3O4W6nk Give a one-time or recurr...

Everyone has a story. Everyone has past experiences that have influenced the way they think and the way they live. Listening to someone's story is not only a great way to show that you care, but it also reveals specific ways that Jesus changes everything. This weekend we're going to see how the Apostle Paul shared the Gospel in Athens, but before he shared, it was important for him to listen. Mess...

What impression does the average American have about Christians and the Church? Did you know that Jesus said that Christians should be known for their LOVE. In this message we're going to find out what that means and discover that it could be your best first step for sharing the Gospel with someone. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3SNuvb1 Give a one-time or recurring gift: h...

When Jesus launched his Church, there was only one plan for sharing his gospel with the world: people like you. In this message we consider the challenges of personal evangelism in a post-Christian culture as we see how Jesus prepared his first disciples to reach out to a pre-Christian world. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3gvpGp2 Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://...

The world seems to be spinning out of control. Pandemics, wars, storms, arguments and crises are everywhere! God has the solution for the hurting people of the world, and he knows who will deliver it. It’s you. Connection Card: https://bit.ly/30d2G3l Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

There is probably nothing that polarizes and divides people as much as politics. As we get closer to another election, the stress and anger is growing. What should we do? This weekend we're going to wrap up this series by discovering an "unordinary" way to navigate politics. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3T5FxZz Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/g...

It's a very common thing to want more and to want to be "rich." But what if there's a much better question to ask than "How do I get rich?" This weekend we're going to discover a different, unordinary way to consider money and wealth that will help free you from worry and give you greater purpose. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3Sv80bm Give a one-time or recurring gift: htt...

Ordinary relationships are all about improving the quality of your life, but unordinary relationships are about improving the direction of your life. But how to cultivate these relationships is not easy. In this message we work through some biblical principles that require discernment to put into practice. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3StNiIt Give a one-time or recurring...

The average person will spend about 50-60% of their waking hours at work. And yet, many Americans are feeling dissatisfied with their job and about 4 million a month are quitting. This week we're going to discover a simple truth that might have the power to change your perspective about work. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3xui0ce Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://...

We've all been given the same amount of time in a day or in a week. What's ordinary in America is for people fill that time with so much that they are left feeling stressed out and exhausted. This week we're going to see how Jesus has called us to be unordinary with how we use our time and what that looks like. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3RSqdPn Give a one-time or recur...

At any given moment there are two versions of you: the version that is, and the version that could be. This weekend we will look at a parable of Jesus that shows why we often fail to reach our potential, and how God grows people to become who they were created to be. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3cLjGXU Connection Card: https://bit.ly/30d2G3l Give a one-time or recurring...