NorthCross Sermons

Being around family is great... until it isn't. Oftentimes the people we're closest to are the people we experience the most conflict with. Why is it that family can bring out the worst in us? This weekend we'll see why this is the case as we continue to navigate the complicated aspects of Christmas.   Message Notes and Discussion Questions: https://bit.ly/3BI42cj Give a one-time or recurring gift...

Christmas is a time of year when emotions become amplified. If things are going well, Christmas has a way of making it even better. But if current life circumstances are difficult, this time of year can become even harder. This weekend we're going to unpack that reality and discover how to better navigate our mix of emotions.   Message Notes and Discussion Questions: https://bit.ly/4ggWIDE Give a...

December seems to be a month where there is lots to do and not enough time to get it all done. But for many of us, living at a frantic pace is not just a Christmastime problem. This weekend we're going to examine the dangers of "hurry" and see one way that Jesus navigated a busy life. Message Notes and Discussion Questions: https://bit.ly/4gnf0Cu Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcro...

Ever feel like doubt means you don’t belong in church? In this week’s message, we’ll look at the story of Thomas, who struggled to believe some important things about Jesus. You’ll see how Jesus didn’t reject him because of his questions, but rather showed him what he needed to see. Doubt isn’t the end of your story. It’s part of the process of growing deeper.   Message Notes and Discussion Questi...

A word that we hear a lot in connection to our faith is worship. We hear it so much that we don't often consider the extreme nature of the word. This weekend we're going to grow in our understanding of worship as we learn about a woman named Mary. We're also going to discover where a life of worship comes from.    Message Notes and Discussion Questions: https://bit.ly/3YU0Ku4 Give a one-time or re...

We’ve been looking at the way Jesus transformed lives through his encounters with people—but this week we’ll see what happened when he came face-to-face with the devil himself. This high-stakes showdown reveals more than just how to resist temptation. It shows Jesus’ power to overcome evil on our behalf. Join us this weekend as we see the power and hope Jesus can bring into any struggle.   Message...

Do you want your life to matter? Do you have hopes of using the time you've been given to make a difference? We all do. Two of Jesus' disciples had aspirations for accomplishing big things in their lives. Jesus' response gave them and us a whole new perspective on what greatness looks like. Message Notes and Discussion Questions: https://bit.ly/4fH1LMX Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://no...

Do you have questions about the future? Are there unknowns that could cause you to fear? Absolutely. The reality is that Jesus never promised that our lives would be easy. And yet, one of the biggest blessings of following Jesus is that we can fear less. As we continue our series, we're going to see how Jesus taught his disciples and us what to do with fear.    Message Notes and Discussion Questio...

Have you ever asked God for a miracle, but it never happened? It can be hard to understand why God - who has the ability to do anything - sometimes seems unwilling to do anything. When Jesus encountered two sisters who were grieving because their miracle hadn’t come, he taught them and us why God can seem so inconsistent in the miracles he provides. God’s primary focus is not to alleviate our grie...

Have you ever created a mess in your life? Sometimes the mess, and the guilt that comes with it, can lead us to question whether God could still love us. Is God's grace still for me? That's a question that all of us can wrestle with. This weekend we're going to listen to Jesus answer it as he has a conversation with a woman who had a mess in her life.    Message Notes and Discussion Questions: htt...

It's a question that every single person wrestles with. Many would say that there is no question that is more important. Here's the question: How am I saved? As a man named Nicodemus secretly approaches Jesus at night, that question was on his heart. The answer that Jesus gave had the power to change Nicodemus. It's still changing lives today.   Message Notes and Discussion Questions: https://bit....

One of the core beliefs in America is that every person has a fundamental right to pursue happiness. But data shows that "happy" is not an accurate way to describe most Americans. What if the path to happiness that we've been given is actually robbing us of happiness? In part 5 of Citizenship, we will see a different way forward. We'll see how true happiness is not found in a “what,” but a “who.”...

Most people have a desire to make a difference with their lives. Most people want to have a positive impact on the society that they live in. But here's the question: How do we do that? Jesus has some direction for us.  This weekend we're going to discover the amazing, life-changing mission that Jesus gave to us as individuals and as a church.   Message Notes and Discussion Questions: https://bit....

Every political party has principles that it stands on and goals that it will strive toward. But where should Christians stand, and what goals should American Christians work toward? This weekend we will see how citizens of heaven have a different goal for the world around them and a different way to bring change.   Message Notes and Discussion Questions: https://bit.ly/3XAKUUA Give a one-time or...

Freedom is something that Americans value. In fact, many would say that it's what this country values the most. And while certain freedoms are an absolute blessing, there's a danger when freedom turns into "doing whatever I want to do whenever I want to do it." This week we're going to uncover the best type of freedom. The kind of freedom that citizens of God's kingdom are able to experience.   Me...

Fear is more prevalent than ever before. People are fearful because of things going on inside our country. They are fearful because of things going on outside of our country. Unaddressed fear can cause lots of problems spiritually, emotionally, and physically. So what do we do? This weekend we're going to discover that solution begins by remembering who Jesus is.     Message Notes and Discussion Q...

When it comes to your life, you were made for more than just your own goals and dreams. You have a goal and purpose determined by God. This weekend we will talk about one of the most common obstacles that keeps people from pursuing this "made for more" mindset: timidity. We will learn how to stop being timid by understanding the difference between humility and timidity.   Message Notes and Discuss...

Life is short. It may not always feel that way, but the years go by quickly. At a certain point it is natural to wonder about purpose and if there is more than what we've been living for. This weekend we're going to see what God has to say about this common experience and how we can find renewed joy and purpose in life.   Message Notes and Discussion Questions:   https://bit.ly/4714sWd Give a one-...

Finding a good friend is not easy these days, but the book of Proverbs shows us what to look for. It reveals three different categories of people that you will encounter in your life, and it shows the vast difference between finding a friend and finding a good friend.   Message Notes and Discussion Questions:   https://bit.ly/3SO3erO Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give...

As the number of Jesus followers grew in the first century, new questions began surface about how this community of believers would work. How would Christians who had a background in the Jewish faith welcome in Christians who had a background of no faith? The terms and conditions decided by that first generation of the church continue to guide us today.   Message Notes and Discussion Questions:  ...

There is no better life than a life with Jesus. Through faith in him, we have hope, peace, and a future. And yet, there are some unique challenges and hardships that you will face as Christians who represent Jesus. This is a message where we are going to see how this reality affected Paul and receive encouragement for the times when we endure hardships because of our faith.   Message Notes and Dis...

When God does amazing things in you or through you, people might begin to think more highly of you. This weekend we will see how that was definitely true of Paul and Barnabas - people actually began to believe that they were gods. How they handled this undue admiration is a lesson on the importance of remembering our role in God's kingdom.   Message Notes and Discussion Questions: https://bit.ly/3...

Do you enjoy having someone in authority over you? Even with the best leaders or bosses, there is something in us that, at times, is resistant. God is the ultimate authority in our lives. And even with God, we may find ourselves occasionally resistant to his direction and truth. This weekend we're going to explore that reality, discover some reasons for it, and ultimately grow to appreciate and en...

As the message of Jesus went out to the ends of the earth, it was not always received well. In fact, the earliest missionaries were physically threatened and forced to leave. This weekend we will see what made the good news so offensive: it only leaves room for one hero, and that hero is not you.   Message Notes and Discussion Questions: https://bit.ly/3xXbuhL Give a one-time or recurring gift: ht...

There will be times in life when you will be opposed for doing the right thing. This weekend we will see how the first followers of Jesus met extreme opposition when they tried to spread the good news of his death and resurrection. The same unstoppable force that enabled them to reach the ends of the earth continues to guide and direct us today.   Message Notes and Discussion Questions: https://bi...