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We don't escape suffering in this life just because we follow Jesus. In fact, we should expect it. But that isn't the whole story. Join us to find out what else we can expect. Plus, learn three things that can help us see the bigger picture of suffering.

We've already learned that Romans 8 assures us there's no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus. So is it all smooth sailing from here? Of course not! But as Jesus-followers who pursue holiness, we do need to look inward and be honest with ourselves. Join us for three questions to answer that will help us let out the sails of our hearts and allow the Spirit to lead us. 

Once we understand there's no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus, Paul lays out a few really important truths about what happens next. We'll walk through three things you need to know and two things you need to do to fully embrace life in the Spirit.

Our study of Romans brings us this week to what has been described as the greatest statement of the entire Bible. Join Pastor Jeremy as he shows us the most vital words of Romans 8 and shares three keys to letting this truth truly change us.

Paul's message about struggling with sin may resonate with you, but this Sunday, we'll play a guessing game. Who was the apostle really talking to when he wrote this section of Romans? Pastor Jeremy narrows it down for us, and then shows us what we receive in Jesus that enables us to live victorious over sin. 

It's a word you'll hear a lot at church and a problem you can't escape in this life: sin. But what is sin? And how is it like gravity? Does sin (or gravity) always win? Join us as we deep dive into these questions. Learn why fixing sin is not the answer for Jesus followers and what the better answer is instead.

We've learned in Romans that being good doesn't make us right with God. This week, Pastor Jeremy tackles the next question: Why be good then? We're finding the answer in Romans 6, and it involves knowing where your allegiance lies. We'll ask ourselves a tough question to help us process what we learn.

If God's grace is abundant, should we keep on sinning? This Sunday, we'll look at the subtle ways we may ask that question and the apostle Paul's emphatic answer. Learn why we should be serious about obeying God and the new reality we live in as His children.

It's been awhile since we've visited one of the most foundational books of our faith: Paul's letter to the Romans. So far, we've learned what the Gospel accomplished for us. Now, we'll turn our attention to what the Gospel does in us. Join us as we learn the one thing that will happen when we truly trust in Jesus.

Paul prays a powerful prayer in his letter to the Ephesians that we can also pray for the church today. Join us to learn the three elements that help point each of us to a lifestyle of worship.

We're wrapping up the Cultivate series tomorrow! As we do, Pastor Jeremy will unpack three hopes for the project and make sure we're all clear on the ultimate priority. He also wants to share three things we'll be celebrating together. Click  here  to find out what they are.

We're about to enter week four of Cultivate! This Sunday, Pastor Jeremy shows us what the Bible's core teaching on giving is really all about and what it produces in us. Learn why we should be generous, what happens when we are, and some tools to help you on the how of growing in generosity.

Most of us may call Central Iowa home, but for Jesus followers, we know it's not really home. We're actually a bit like the Israelites in Jeremiah 29. Join us as Pastor Jeremy shows us what God asks of His people while they wait in exile. Bring your Cultivate guidebooks to take notes on the do's and don'ts of living in our temporary home. Then see how living that way can result in a flourishing fo...

The 2024 Olympics wrapped up last week, but those who follow Jesus are still running a race - the race God has set before us. This Sunday, we'll learn the best way to do that and why we need to look to the true trailblazer, Jesus, along the way. Then find out what happens when our NorthPoint community is genuinely looking to Jesus together.

College football season is a few weeks away but NorthPoint is already in the playoffs! If you haven't heard, we're taking the next step in our mission of cultivating communities of grace & truth. We invite you to week one of Cultivate. Pastor Jeremy will explain why understanding the early church in Acts 2 is so important for understanding what Cultivate is all about. Then, learn what he's asking...

Ever made a mess? Our underdog David sure did and made lots of people angry with him in the process. This Sunday, we wrap up our Underdogs series by examining where David went when it all went south. We’ll see the courageous decision he made that can be an example for us when we face messes of our own making today.

In the last few weeks, we've learned about David's most treasured friendship and how he waited for years before becoming king. This Sunday, we're focusing on the mindset that led him to victory in battle and to the throne. Learn the phrase that embodies David's attitude, why it sounds like an oxymoron, and how pursuing it can lead you to spiritual maturity. 

Musician Tom Petty sang, "The waiting is the hardest part." We wait for lots of things in life, and whatever we're waiting for, it can be hard to be patient. Fortunately, our underdog David did some waiting of his own and can teach us a thing or two about how to do it well. See what we can learn from him as we continue our Underdogs series.

Chances are you know something about famous friendships such as Lucy and Ethel, Buzz and Woody, Goose and Maverick, or Harry, Ron, and Hermione. Then there's perhaps the most classic friendship of all: David and Jonathan in the Bible. What made their friendship so deep and lasting? Why should we all pursue a friendship like that? And what does Jesus say about friendship anyway? 

We've all been in a place where life is just plain hard. Maybe you've felt the pain with job uncertainty, health concerns, relationship struggles, or financial worries. David faced tough stuff, too - including multiple assassination attempts! So what can we do when the hard stuff comes at us? Join us to see three things we can learn from how David handled those times in his life. 

David was a shepherd boy who ministered to a jealous king who later tried to hunt him down and kill him. Sounds pretty crazy, right? David could have chosen a victim mentality along the way, but he chose an underdog mentality instead. Join us to learn what helped him transform those challenges into victories. Then see how our story aligns with his and what makes the difference in our thinking.

We often insert ourselves as David in the story of David and Goliath. But in reality, we are often more like the Israelite army. Join us to see why when we learn six ways David showed courage. We'll look at what true courage means - and what it doesn't.

King David is likely the most well-known king in Israelite history, a warrior, and a man after God's own heart. But do you realize he was actually an underdog, too? This Sunday, we'll look at what made him an underdog and see three things we can learn from his status as one that apply to us, too. 

This week's message is a story of political power and leadership - from the Old Testament, not current American politics! Join us to see what the Israelites thought would help them escape underdog status and why things are really not that different today. The story reveals four things we need to be aware of - things the Israelites missed when they demanded a king. 

Most of us have never heard an audible voice from God. That's not the case for this week's underdog, Samuel. Join us as we read about God calling the boy who became Israel's last judge and first prophet. We'll see what it was in Samuel - and us - that makes God choose to use certain people for His purposes.