NorthCross Sermons

Church can mean a lot of different things to different people. Is it a building? A service? A set of beliefs? This weekend, we’ll look at the first Christian community in Acts 2 and discover how the resurrection didn’t just give people new life. It gave them a new way to live together.    Message Notes and Discussion Questions: https://bit.ly/3ZzLDab Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://nort...

After rising from the dead, Jesus did not just give his followers a mission to carry out. He also gave them the power needed to carry it out. This weekend, we’ll see how their mission that started in a single room became a global movement. We’ll also see how the power that propelled them forward is alive in you today.   Message Notes and Discussion Questions: https://bit.ly/3FdmviE Give a one-time...

When Jesus left this earth, his final encouragement to his disciples was not to sit and wait for his return. It was to go and share the good news with the world. The mission he gave to the first disciples is still the mission that he gives to us. This weekend we are going to explore this calling that Jesus has put on our lives and some practical ways that we can be a part of it.   Message Notes an...

We tend to look for God in the big moments. A crisis. A breakthrough. A life-changing decision. But what if he’s just as present in the routine, the mundane, and the everyday? This week, we’ll see how Jesus met his followers on an ordinary day. How he showed up in their ordinary day can reshape how you live every one of yours.   Message Notes and Discussion Questions: https://bit.ly/4lWUjB6 Give a...

We tend to look for God in the big moments. A crisis. A breakthrough. A life-changing decision. But what if he’s just as present in the routine, the mundane, and the everyday? This week, we’ll see how Jesus met his followers on an ordinary day. How he showed up in their ordinary day can reshape how you live every one of yours. Message Notes and Discussion Questions: https://bit.ly/4lWUjB6 Give a o...

Easter is a celebration overflowing with joy and excitement—but let’s be honest, everyday life doesn’t always feel that way. This week, we’ll walk with two disciples who were feeling discouraged and defeated. As we watch Jesus pursue them in their pain, we’ll discover how the risen Savior still meets us in our struggles —and how His presence brings real hope, even when life feels heavy.   Message...

What would you do if you saw something you couldn’t unsee? This Easter message explores the eyewitness account of John at the empty tomb—and how what he saw changed everything. Message Notes and Discussion Questions: https://bit.ly/42EB1HM Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages  

A Good Friday Message. It is Finished.    Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages  

Right or wrong, we all complain from time to time. But spiritual complaining isn’t just noise. It’s unbelief in disguise. This weekend, we’ll follow the Israelites as they leave Egypt and discover what their grumbling reveals about the human heart. More importantly, we’ll see how God responds—not with judgment, but with grace that can disarm every reason to complain. Message Notes and Discussion Q...

Sin often comes down to a simple but profound tension: God's will versus my own. We're constantly tempted to elevate our desires above God's, to believe—even if just for a moment—that we know better. But there's a surprising blessing that comes when we’re honest about that struggle. This weekend, we’re going to bring that tension to the surface and find our hope and healing in Jesus.   Message Not...

Why do we sometimes do the very things that we know are wrong? Sin isn't just a bad habit that we need to overcome. It is a powerful enemy that patiently crouches at the door, waiting for its moment. But God doesn't leave us unaware or unarmed. This weekend we'll uncover what God wants us to see - and what he invites us to do - when sin is closer than we think.   Message Notes and Discussion Quest...

We often downplay sin, treating it as a minor mistake or just part of life. But sin isn't just a problem; it's the problem, and it demands our attention. In this message, we're going to uncover what sin really is and the damage it has caused. But as we do, we’ll also see God’s rescue plan unfold and come to a better understanding of what grace is all about.   Message Notes and Discussion Questions...

It’s one thing to know that reading the Bible is important, but actually sitting down and focusing on it is another story. Distractions pull you in every direction, and before you know it, the time you could have spent with God is gone. This weekend, we’ll look at a moment when Jesus addressed distraction head-on. You'll walk away with a practical plan to help you focus on what’s most important—ti...

Have you ever tried reading the Bible, but found yourself getting lost? You're not alone. The Bible is a big book. It contains different genres of literature and covers more than four thousand years of history. Yet, at its core, it all tells one unified story. This weekend, our goal is to help you feel a little less lost as we trace the main storyline of the Bible.   Message Notes and Discussion Q...

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent and this service will be an opportunity for reflection, repentance, and a reminder of the love that Jesus has for you.    Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

Many religious books claim to be divinely inspired—but just saying something is from God doesn’t make it true. So what makes the Bible different? In part 2 of The Bible, we’ll examine the toughest objections to the Bible’s reliability and explore the evidence that sets it apart from every other religious text. Whether you have doubts or simply want to deepen your confidence in Scripture, this mess...

There are countless things you could read and endless ways to spend your time. Why would you choose to read the Bible? As we begin this series, we're going to discover why it's worth making the Bible a priority and the blessings that come from a habit of personal Bible reading.   Message Notes and Discussion Questions: https://bit.ly/4gRGBM3 Link to the video at the end of Pastor Ben’s Message: ht...

There is a peace that comes with knowing that we are loved and taken care of. This weekend we're going to focus on the truth that God provides for his people. We're going to see how He took care of a widow who was desperately in need and how his love and care for her teaches about his provision for us.   Message Notes and Discussion Questions: https://bit.ly/3EH8w4c Give a one-time or recurring gi...

We spend so much of life trying to measure up—chasing success, avoiding failure, or wondering if we even matter. But what if significance isn’t something you achieve? What if it's something you receive? This week as we conclude the Identity series, we will discover an unexpected path to finding your worth. Instead of striving to earn value, Jesus established something far better: a new identity as...

Life can be unfair. Hardships can pile up, relationships can fall apart, and things that seem certain can be taken away in an instant. It can be easy to fall into a victimhood mindset, where you believe that everything is working against you, and you are powerless to change it. This week we will confront the many ways a victimhood mindset might be affecting you, and we will talk about how to repla...

Shame has a way of digging deep into who you believe you are. Shame doesn’t just affect those who carry secret guilt – it can even haunt those who’ve been assured they did nothing wrong. This weekend, you will see how to break free from shame’s hold as we talk about the power of being clothed with Christ.   Message Notes and Discussion Questions: https://bit.ly/4h8zS1p Give a one-time or recurring...

One of the most important questions that a person could answer is, "How does God feel about me?" The way you answer that question can drive you to fear and despair or to confidence and peace. This weekend we are going to explore one of the most foundational truths about our identity and discover the difference that it makes.   Message Notes and Discussion Questions: https://bit.ly/3WrW9Ph Give a o...

Ever tried to start a new habit or break an old one, only to give up days later? It’s easy to feel like change is impossible and think, "This just isn’t who I am." But what if God sees you differently? In this week's message, you will discover the power of embracing who God says you are—and you will see how it can transform your life.   Message Notes and Discussion Questions: https://bit.ly/4jdWY8...

The beginning of a new year is a common time for people evaluate their lives and set goals. Not everyone loves the thought of making New Year's resolutions. And...that's ok. But as people who follow Jesus, we are directed to be people who change and grow. We are to be people who put off the old and put on the new. This weekend we're going to be explore what that means and what it can look like in...

A Special Christmas Message