North End Church

New year, new location, same mission. In this milestone episode, Dr. Scott Hood marks the beginning of 2026 and our first gathering at our new home at Halls Community Park . While our "form," where and how we meet has changed, our foundation remains unshakable. Opening our Bibles to Colossians 1, we look at the supremacy of Jesus and what it means for us as a community moving forward: Ch...

In this week's message of our 17-week journey through Ephesians, Dr. Scott Hood unpacks Paul's closing instructions to the church in Ephesus. We often face unseen struggles, but God has not left us defenseless. This week, we explore the essential resources God provides for the spiritual battle: Putting on the Armor: How to actively utilize the spiritual defenses available to us. Praying in...

We're excited to share North End Church's special Christmas Eve service, a traditional Anglican celebration of Lessons & Carols. This beautiful service weaves together Scripture readings and worship songs that tell the story of our salvation, from creation and the fall, through the prophecies of the Messiah, to the glorious announcement of Christ's birth. Experience the wonder of C...

Dr. Scott Hood tackles one of Scripture's most challenging passages as we continue through Ephesians. In Ephesians 6:5-9, Paul addresses the ancient institution of slavery, providing instruction that reveals timeless principles about work, authority, and the fear of God. In this message, Dr. Hood walks through four key truths: Slaves Obey Masters , understanding Paul's command in its histo...

Title: Parents & Children (Eph. 6:1-4) Description: Children are a gift, but raising them in the Lord requires intentionality. In Week 14 of our Ephesians series, Dr. Scott Hood preaches from Ephesians 6:1-4 on the dynamics of a Christian home. We discuss the command for children to obey and honor their parents, the promise of blessing attached to it, and the heavyweight responsibility of fath...

Dr. Scott Hood continues in Ephesians 5:22-33, now focusing on God's calling for husbands in Christian marriage. Paul gives husbands a profound and challenging command: love your wives as Christ loved the church. In this message, Dr. Hood unpacks four dimensions of Christlike love that husbands are called to demonstrate: Love Your Wives with sacrificial devotion, Sanctify Your Wives by leading...

Episode Title: "Wives" - Ephesians 5:22-33 - November 23, 2025 Dr. Scott Hood addresses one of Scripture's most discussed and often misunderstood passages as we continue our journey through Ephesians. In Ephesians 5:22-33, Paul provides God's design for wives within Christian marriage, calling them to two key responsibilities: Submit to their Husbands and Respect their Husbands ....

Episode Title: "The Lord's Will For You" - Ephesians 5:17-21 - November 16, 2025 What is God's will for your life? Dr. Scott Hood unpacks Ephesians 5:17-21, where Paul gives us clear direction on what it means to understand and live in the Lord's will. In this message, discover four essential marks of a Spirit-filled life: Be Filled With the Spirit , the power source for Chri...

Episode Title: "Imitate God" - Ephesians 5:1-16 - November 9, 2025 Dr. Scott Hood returns to challenge us with Paul's bold command: "Be imitators of God." But what does it actually look like to imitate our Heavenly Father in everyday life? In this message, Dr. Hood unpacks three essential ways we're called to walk as children of light: Walk in Love (vv.1-7), reflecting...

This week, John Steinke steps in to guide us through Ephesians 4:17-32, where Paul challenges us with a crucial question: are we walking in our old way of life or in the new life we have in Christ? Explore the stark contrast between the futility of our former ways and the transformative power of putting on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. This passage calls...

Dr. Scott Hood explores Ephesians 4:1-16 as Paul shifts from doctrine to practice, calling us to live worthy of our calling in Christ. Discover what makes a church healthy—unity in the Spirit, diversity of gifts, and maturity in Christ as we all grow together. As North End Church approaches our two-month milestone, this passage speaks directly to who we're called to be as a body of believers....

Dr. Scott Hood takes us into one of Paul's most powerful prayers in Ephesians 3:14-21. Discover what it means to be rooted and grounded in Christ's love, to know the unknowable, and to experience God's power at work within us. As we reach the midpoint of Ephesians, this prayer reveals the heart of what Paul desires for every believer and for our church family at North End. Join us as w...

Dr. Scott Hood brings us to week six of our Ephesians series at North End Church. Join us as we continue unpacking Paul's letter and discovering how the gospel transforms our daily lives and shapes us as a community. Explore more of Ephesians with us and see how God's Word speaks to our church family here in Knoxville. New to the series? Start from week 1 and journey through Ephesians with us!

Dr. Scott Hood continues our Ephesians series at North End Church as we move into our second month together. Join us as we explore more of Paul's vision for the church and what it means to live out our faith in community. Press deeper into Ephesians with us and discover how this ancient letter speaks to our lives today in Knoxville. Following along? We'd love to have you join us for worship in per...

Dr. Scott Hood brings us to week four of our Ephesians series at North End Church. As we close out our first month as a church, we continue exploring Paul's powerful letter and what it means for our lives and community in Knoxville. Dive into God's Word with us as we uncover more of the riches found in Ephesians and grow together in faith. Join us on this journey through one of the New Testament's...

North End Church - September 21, 2025 Dr. Scott Hood continues our journey through Ephesians in week three of this foundational series at North End Church. As we grow together as a young church family in Knoxville, discover what Paul's letter reveals about our identity and calling as believers. Join us as we dig deeper into this transformative book that's shaping our understanding of who we are in...

North End Church's First Sunday Join us for a historic moment as North End Church in Knoxville, Tennessee celebrates its very first Sunday service! In this inaugural sermon, Dr. Scott Hood welcomes our new church family with an inspiring introduction to the book of Ephesians - a fitting choice as we begin this journey together as a community of faith. Dr. Hood explores the rich themes of Ephesians...