North Gate Church

Speaking in Tongues? I'm sorry... what did you say? Of all the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, speaking in tongues is a bit of a mystery. What is it? What's it for? Should we do it or want to do it? Let's see what Scripture says.

Imagine the Church without the gifts of the Spirit of leadership, service, mercy, or encouragement. We cannot imagine the Church without these gifts, but we do not often think about prophecy, tongues, and miracles as necessary to the life of the Church... but they are. This week we look at prophecy and its place in the Church.

Why doesn't the Church always live up to its purpose? When people see the Church, what do they see? What does the Holy Spirit want from us? Answers to these questions matter.

What has the Holy Spirit done for you? What does He want to do for you? The Holy Spirit is with us, and it's a really big deal. Let's find out why.

Who is the Holy Spirit? Have you been introduced? In this sermon, we will discover the presence of the Holy Spirit in Scripture and the importance for His presence in our lives as followers of Jesus.

There are certain things that the church needs to carry out the Great Commission. They are non-negotiable to participating in the Kingdom of Heaven coming to Earth as it is in Heaven. God has these things for His Church, don't miss the gifts.

Jesus said, "the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand." What is this about a Kingdom? Is it here or coming? How can we understand what Jesus meant? Did the disciples understand? What does it mean for the Kingdom to come on Earth as it is in Heaven? The Kingdom of Heaven was the central message of Jesus. The answers to these questions matter.

Jesus performs many miracles, many of which are detailed in the Gospels. Jesus still does miracles today. Before studying the miracles of Jesus in the Gospels, it's important to look at what God does through miracles, when miracles happen, and consider the wrestling of "not-yet" moments.

The people of Israel forgot who they were, and it impacted how they interacted with God. There's something you gotta know, and it impacts the way you live. Freedom is on the line.

In life, we humans constantly attempt to satisfy the right needs the wrong way. When life become overwhelming, or the obstacles seem too great, we fall into fear... but we fear wrongly. This week, Benjamin invites us to be afraid... of the right thing.

Jesus says not to be a moron, but at times we are. Is this surprising? Find out how to not be a moron.

Jesus begins bringing the Sermon on the Mount to a close with a series of warnings meant to help us to follow Jesus. He presents a frightening truth that we must all come to grips with.

Jesus warns of false prophets, but what are those and what do they have to do with trees, fruit, and wolves? Don't be deceived. Be ready.

Jesus spends much of the sermon on the mount giving us instructions on how to live life in the kingdom. Now, Jesus gives a warning and an invitation: find the gate.

Each week during worship, I share a word as we share in Communion. This special weekend, I wanted to share that message with you. - Benjamin

Living life in the Kingdom may seem complicated, but Jesus gave His disciples pure gold to make it simple! As Jesus begins the end of the sermon on the mount, He gives us the key to stability in life and in community.

The life that Jesus describes on the sermon on the mount is impossible to live. What are we to do? Jesus lays out simply that we are to ask, seek, and knock... and He might have something surprising in mind.

Is there a time where you should move on? Do you know any pigs and dogs? Jesus gives us an idea of what to do when someone rejects the good news...

Matthew 7:1 has been weaponized to make room for a dangerous game of human-sourced truth. We must understand Jesus' words when He tells us not to judge to live in true harmony. Find the massive beam in your eye. A friend may be able to help.

We live in a world of worry. Fueled by the desire to achieve, we may self-destruct in an implosion of anxiety. Jesus suggests another way.

Can you have two masters? Do you have a master at all? Trying to live our lives in two directions will tear us apart. Jesus warns us against a common idol. In the midst of it we must ask, "whom do I serve?"

Jesus warns us of darkness inside that masquerades as light... what are we to do? How do we shine the light?

Barabbas deserved to die. Yet, the people chose him as their savior. Who do you choose? Do you choose the real Jesus, or a Jesus that we think will give us what we want? Do you realize the gravity of His gift for us? This sermon walks us through the story of Barabbas and helps us to discover the real Jesus and what He did for us.

It's easy to judge others by their actions. When others express their worship of God, what happens in your heart? Are you worshipping Jesus, or are you worshipping who you want Him to be? These difficult questions come to the surface in this Palm Sunday look at Jesus's ascent into Jerusalem.

The question isn't, "will you worship?" The question is, "what will you worship?" Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego give us a powerful example of worship in the midst of idols. What do you deem worthy?