Weekly Messages

If you have been around long enough to notice, it is safe to say that North Highlands is a growing church. For example, our membership has increased by 60% in the last 18 months. How good is God! Being a part of a growing church is exciting. There are new people to meet. New ministries to start. God is on the move. It's awesome. But "church growth" is not without its challenges. This week, we'll e...

Hey, Fam! Sunday is going to be sooo good! This weekend we have the privilege of spending a morning with Marvin Walker, Campus Pastor of Watermark South Dallas. If you don't know Marvin, you are going to love him! He is a native Californian and long-time friend of North Highlands. He is married to his beautiful bride, Amber, and together they have three beautiful children.  He is going to be shari...

We all know what it feels like to face an impossible challenge. But what if the One whom you have challenged is God Himself? In Acts 5:17-42, we see the religious leaders attempting to silence a movement of God, only to discover a sobering truth: the surest way to lose a fight is to pick a fight with the Most High God. Will we make the same mistake? -- Questions for Reflection & Discussion In what...

This Sunday we have the awesome opportunity to witness and celebrate the baptisms of NINE people in our church family! There's something so powerful about watching someone step into the waters of baptism and declare, "I have decided to follow Jesus—no turning back." It's a bold step of faith, and it's a reminder that God is still working powerfully in the world today. This weekend we are talking a...

This summer no less than eight pastors in the Dallas area resigned or were removed from their positions due to moral failure issues and no less than 50,000 people attend these churches every weekend. What is going on!? Our passage this morning gives us an idea. Could it be that some of Satan's best work is found within the Church? If so, how must we respond? -- Questions for Reflection & Discussio...

How often have you heard someone say, "I'll be praying for you"? It's a phrase we use so frequently that it almost becomes second nature for Christians, like saying "hello" or "goodbye."  But how many of us, if we're honest, actually follow through on those promises to pray? No doubt, we mean well. We want to support one another, especially in tough times, and prayer IS the right answer. But how o...

Have you ever found yourself tongue-tied, afraid to speak up when you knew you should? Maybe you felt pressure to stay quiet, but something inside you was urging you to be bold. This weekend, we will be looking into Acts 4, where we see ordinary people, filled with the Holy Spirit, becoming bold witnesses for Jesus—astonishing the world and spreading truth like wildfire. What gave them that courag...

I am old enough to remember when everything was done by check and everyone made regular visits to the bank. Do you still write checks? What makes the check valuable isn't the size or type of paper or even the amount of zeros behind the number written on it—it's the name of the one who authorizes it. Without the right name, even something that appears valuable holds no real power. This weekend, we'...

When I was growing up, I wanted to be a doctor. I loved the idea of helping people stay healthy, diagnosing their illnesses, and making sure their bodies were functioning as they should. The human body is remarkable, but as we all know, it requires the right care—a good diet and regular exercise to help it function properly and grow strong. In our passage this weekend, Luke, the physician, is esse...

Imagine the scene: the streets of Jerusalem are filled with people from every nation, all gathered for a festival celebrating the harvest God provided them. Suddenly, the sound of a mighty wind rushes through the city, capturing everyone's attention. Flames of fire appear above the apostles' heads as the Spirit of the Living God fills each one of them, and they begin speaking about God in language...

When was the last time someone over-promised and under-delivered on a promise to you?  Megan and I recently completed some updates to our home, and if you've ever gone through home renovations, you know this is a common experience of homeowners. Contractors often promise that a renovation project will be finished within a certain timeframe and budget, and with excellent results. But more often tha...

This Sunday we begin our yearlong study of the Book of Acts. This book is an incredible journey through the early days of the Christian church, right after Jesus' resurrection and ascension. It is filled with examples of the transformative power and unstoppable work of the Holy Spirit. This week we will talk about the reality that Acts really happened and the Spirit that was promised to the apostl...