North Park Baptist Church

When Jesus taught the disciples how to pray, He began with the words, "Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your Name." From this beginning, we can learn about our relationship with God. In today's message, Pastor John teaches that these words remind us how we are part of God's family, that we are invited to an intimate relationship with God, that our God is sovereign King, and that remembering Who G...

When Jesus instructed the disciples on how to pray, He not only gave them a model prayer, but also instructed them in the way that they should pray. In today's message, Pastor Phil explore Jesus' instructions, and encourages us to pray with the right motives, to pray in a way that brings your focus and attention to the Lord, and to pray with God in mind.

In 1 Thessalonians 4, we read the encouraging promise that one day, Jesus will return, and all who have fallen asleep in Christ will live again. In today's message, Pastor Phil explores the promises of Christ's return, and reminds us that we should live with a sense of expectation.

In today's message, Larry High reminds us of the gospel truth that once we were enemies of God in our sin, but that Jesus died to reconcile us to God, and through faith in Him, we have eternal life. And we may have assurance of our salvation, because that salvation is dependent on the person who has atoned for our sins, Jesus Christ.

Jesus' birth was at just the right time theologically, religiously, culturally, politically. In today's message, Pastor Phil reminds us that God's timing is best--and that when the set time had fully come, God sent His Son.

After the book of Malachi, there are 400 years where the nation of Israel does not hear from God. But at just the right time, Jesus the Messiah was born in Bethlehem. In today's message, Pastor John explores the time period leading up to the advent of Jesus.

The Israelites were crying out that God was allowing injustice to go unpunished. God promised he would come with righteousness. As we wrap up the series, we revisited the theme, Return to Me. God invites the Israelites to return to him and restore their relationship.

In Malachi 3:13-18, God confronts Israel over their attitude of reciprocity. They were disobedient and yet they expected God to bless them and destroy the nations. Thankfully, in the midst of the nation, there was a faithful remnant, God's treasured possession which he promised to save. God's response to the faithful and the unfaithful should cause us to examine our hearts and evaluate how we view...

In the book of Malachi, God tells the nation of Israel that they are robbing Him by withholding their tithes and offerings. In today's message, Pastor Phil explores what the Bible has to say about our finances, and shows us how giving is an act of obedience which reveals the condition of our heart, and which brings spiritual blessing.

In the book of Malachi, we can see that the people of Israel were questioning God's justice. God's answer is that He will bring justice--"But who can endure the day of his coming?" (Malachi 3:2) There is a going to be a day of judgement for everyone. In today's message, Pastor John encourages us each to ask the question, am I ready for that day?

In Malachi 2, God confronts the men of Israel for their sin of unfaithfulness towards their wives. God is a witness in the marriage covenant between husband and wife, and he demands that husbands protect and love their wives for life. But for any broken relationship, God offers forgiveness and healing in Jesus Christ.

In Malachi 1:6-2:9, God confronts Israel over their sacrifices. Instead of bringing their best animals, they brought lame and diseased animals. Instead of giving God their best, they gave him their leftovers. Which leads us to ask the question, are we giving God our leftovers?

In Malachi 1:1-5, God declares his love for the nation of Israel as seen through his election of the nation. His sovereign choice and love brings us encouragement in the midst of difficult life situations.

In Matthew 13, we read how Jesus compared the kingdom of heaven to treasure buried in field, or to a pearl of great price, for which men are willing to sell everything they own. In today's message, Andy Doane teaches how these parables show that following Jesus will cost us everything--and that the kingdom of heaven is a treasure beyond compare.

Matthew 13 provides us with a clear warning that hell is the punishment for sin. In today's message, Pastor Phil examines scriptural teaching on this topic, answering common questions, and reminding us that the reality of hell should move us either to respond in sharing the gospel with those who do not know Christ, or otherwise--for those who do not yet believe--to trust in Jesus as Savior.

Psalm 42 gives us a model for trusting God when life is difficult and Satan tries to make us despair. Our response is to remember the truths found in scripture, and the goodness of God.

Looking at the parable of the mustard seed, we want to understand the setting in which Jesus was telling his audience this parable, and then examine the story, itself, and its significance. From the parable of the mustard seed we can learn a message which gives us hope for the future: that the kingdom of heaven, although it may begin in small stages, can never be stopped.

We all want justice to some extent, but the question is, do we trust that God is a just judge? In this parable, Jesus says he will return to separate the wheat from the tares, the wheat to everlasting joy, and the tares to eternal punishment. Today is the day to give your life to Jesus and experience his salvation!

Are you bearing fruit? Are you spreading seeds? In today’s sermon, Pastor Phil asks us to examine our lives, and think about how we can bear fruit and spread the seeds of the Gospel message.

What is the purpose of parables? Are they just good stories to help us be better people, or is Jesus doing something different in his use of parables? In Matthew 13:10-17, Jesus will share why he speaks in parables and his answer might surprise you.

After Israel's deliverance from Egypt through the miraculous crossing of the Red Sea, Moses and the people of Israel join together in praising God in song. In today's message, Pastor John examines the words of their songs, which help us to understand what God has done, Who God is and what God will do. We are encouraged that if we know God, we have reason to sing, too.

The Israelites found themselves trapped with nowhere to go, but it was all part of God's plan. God miraculously demonstrated his power and sovereignty over the Egyptian gods, Pharaoh, and even the sea. Just like the Israelites, we need to be saved and only God can provide the way of salvation.

In today's message, Dr. Rich Freeman shows how the traditions of the Passover looked ahead to the sacrifice of Jesus the Messiah.

If God gave you a sign, would you believe? In Exodus 7-10, there is a showdown between Pharaoh and Yahweh. Through the 10 plagues, God clearly demonstrated that he is more powerful than Pharaoh or any of the gods of Egypt, but it wasn’t enough to cause Pharaoh or the nation of Egypt to repent and trust in Yahweh. God has already shown who He is through His Word, creation, and history, but do you s...

Where do you turn when life is hard? Maybe a better question is where can you turn when life is hard? In Exodus 5-7, the Israelites doubted God when their hardships increased, but in the midst of their doubt, God promised that he was going to redeem them and bring them out of Egypt. God has promised us redemption as well. The question is, are we willing to trust Him when we can’t clearly see it.