NorthCross Sermons

I’ve Got Questions Part 2 | Do I Have to Choose Between God and Science? (Psalm 19:1-4) For many of us, it can feel like God and science are pulling in opposite directions. But what if that’s not actually true? This weekend we're going to discover that science and God don't need to be in competition. That in fact, the deeper we search for truth, the more we find the God who created it all.   Messa...

I’ve Got Questions Part 2 | If God is Good, Why is There Suffering? (Job 1:13-22) Sometimes suffering makes sense because we can see what caused it. But other times, it doesn’t make any sense at all. When you can’t see any good in it, it’s easy to wonder why a loving God would allow it. This weekend, we’ll study the account of Job and see how God’s goodness holds up in the face of suffering.     M...

I’ve Got Questions Part 1 | What Do I Do with My Questions? We all have questions about God, but sometimes it can feel like we’re not supposed to ask them. Like real faith means we should just believe. This week, we'll see how Jesus responds to someone who had questions and discover that God invites us to bring ours too.   Message Notes and Discussion Questions: https://bit.ly/4sZgtWp      Give a...

Begin with Easter (Acts 17:16-31) Has life ever felt a little empty?  Like no matter what you fill it with, it never quite satisfies. What if the life you're looking for doesn't start with something you do? What if it begins with Easter? In this message we'll discover what that means.   Message Notes and Discussion Questions: https://bit.ly/3O4GTHd        Give a one-time or recurring gift: https:/...

Moses led a people who turned away from God and stood under his judgment. In that moment, he stepped forward as their mediator, pleading for mercy but unable to remove their guilt. Good Friday shows us what Moses could only reach for. Jesus stands in the gap and does what no one else could, fully satisfying the judgment we deserved. Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give...

Palm Sunday Choosing the Way of the Cross (Philippians 2:3-8) Let's not miss the humility of Jesus!  God became man and came to Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, because he knew what we needed.  He also knew everything that was going to happen, and he didn't turn around but chose to serve us all through the humility of the cross.   Message Notes and Discussion Questions: https://bit.ly/486z3Dx       Give...

Shadows Part 2 | The Deliverer (Exodus 12:1-13) What if the life you’ve been looking for isn’t something you have to create, but something you’ve been given? This week we're going to see how God delivered his people out of Egyptian slavery and into a new life. And yet, what the Israelites experienced was only a shadow of a greater deliverance and new life that God offers you today through Jesus.  ...

Shadows Part 1 | The Rescuer (Exodus 3:1-8) God used a man named Moses to rescue a nation that was enslaved in Egypt. In this series we’ll look at some of the ways God worked through him to bring deliverance. As we do, we’ll see how Moses was a shadow of the greater deliverance that would ultimately come through Jesus. This weekend we'll see how God sends rescuers before people even have a chance...

The “&” Series Part 5 | Bold & Humble (Acts 2:36-41) What does it look like to be bold about your faith without becoming harsh or arrogant? We live in a world where many Christians feel pressure to stay silent, or are tempted to speak without love. Jesus calls us to something better. In part five of The & Series, we're going to discover what that is.   Message Notes and Discussion Ques...

The “&” Series Part 4 | Sinner & Saint (1 John 1:5-10) Many followers of Jesus find themselves stuck between guilt and doubt, wondering if ongoing struggle with sin means their faith isn’t real. This week we’ll work through two truths that all Jesus followers must hold together: You are a sinner and you are a saint. You can battle sin and stand fully accepted before God.   Message Notes an...

The “&” Series Part 3 | In the World & Not of the World (1 Peter 2:11-12) What does it look like to follow Jesus without withdrawing from the world, or slowly becoming just like it? This week we’re diving into the tension of what it looks like to be in the world but not of the world. This will be a powerful message because God has called us to a life that's lived in the tension between the...

The “&” Series Part 2 | Judge & Do Not Judge (Matthew 7:1-6) Jesus said, “Do not judge.” Yet moments later, he commands his followers to discern truth, examine their path, and evaluate spiritual voices. So, which is it? This weekend we’ll step into the tension of Judge & Do Not Judge and discover the difference between prideful judgment and God-directed discernment.   Message Notes and...

The “&” Series Part 1 | Faith & Works (James 2:14-24) We are saved by grace through faith, not by what we do. But does that mean that we can live however we want and that our works are unimportant? This week we're going to explore the tension between resting fully in what Christ has done and living a faith that shows up in real life.   Message Notes and Discussion Questions: https://bit.ly...

Do You Live in the Ordinary? (Luke 2:41-52) Do you live in the ordinary or on spiritual auto-pilot? This weekend, God will challenge us to examine the rhythms and assumptions that shape our faith and remind us where true growth happens. We're going to see how Jesus is not just our example, but our perfect Savior.    Message Notes and Discussion Questions: https://bit.ly/4a9Nmrv       Give a one-ti...

Resilient Part 4 | Relational Resiliency (Colossians 3:12-17) Resiliency isn't just about what's happening inside of you. It shows itself most clearly in how you relate to the people around you. Strained relationships can drain resilience quickly, and a lack of resilience can just as quickly create strain in relationships. This weekend we’ll see how God acknowledges this tension and and supplies t...

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...