NorthCross Sermons

Thanksgiving is a natural time to think through all the things that you are thankful for. In today's message you'll see how to make thankfulness a choice regardless of the things you have.

We all have the desire to make a difference. Some of us aren't sure if or when we will have the opportunity. People who live the generous life see opportunities everywhere and understand that we all have tools at our disposal. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3CDMZ5w Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcros...

Loving people is easy if it doesn't cost you much. But what do you do when showing love to someone would cost you more than you're comfortable with? Pastor Jon Enter is guiding us through the story of a woman named Esther who demonstrated a kind of love that could only come from God. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/30t4loL Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcros...

The right motivation to live the generous life is not guilt or an inspirational sales pitch to give to a cause. It grows from something powerful that’s inside of you. Do you have what it takes to be generous? Watch the video: https://youtu.be/gDHZNc02L7o Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3mQLxIx Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent...

The next generation is becoming increasingly disconnected to church and religion. While many young people view the church as being irrelevant or out of touch, they need the message of the church now more than ever. We as the church will be ready to adapt so we can meet the next generation where they're at. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3mnAsyi Give a one-time or recurring...

Every generation needs godly authority figures to help sort through all the things that can influence them. When Moses was preparing the next generation of Israelites for what was ahead, he outlined three things that the next generation needs from authority figures. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3vzJdrU Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find...

Differences among generations can often create distance between them. But the passion that Jesus has for each generation is what ultimately brings us closer together. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3viaajC Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

Did you know that good relationships keep us healthier and happier? Unfortunately, we live at a time where the number of people who admit to being "lonely" is growing like never before. As we close out this study of The Road Ahead, we are going to see what God has to say about all of this and identify the most important key in finding a good friend. Message notes and discussion questions: https://...

There are things in life that have the potential to damage you emotionally, spiritually, and physically. You can either be surprised when those things come up, or you can be ready for them. In this message you will see how God makes people resilient for the road ahead. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3l06cc3 Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Fi...

One reason the future brings uncertainty is because it is beyond your control. God does not expect you to control what happens next, but he does show you how living deliberately today will influence what happens in the road ahead. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3ucHKaj Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://north...

When plans for the future fall through, you fall back on your priorities. Are you sure that your priorities line up with God's purpose for you? Jesus acknowledged just how hard it is to make that happen. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3lEG5qa Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

When it comes to the road ahead, what you are most focused on will determine where you end up. As we kick off this new series, you'll see what it means to keep your eyes focused on the Maker of heaven and earth. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/2YPLV0p Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/message...

What will heaven be like? How do you picture it in your mind? In this final part of our series, you will see how the book of Revelation describes what heaven will be like. Big things will change in your life when you keep the next life in mind. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3yI9rsj Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages:...

There is a lot of interest about the end of the world, and it can be difficult to think about this topic without some amount of fear. The book of Revelation replaces fear with confidence by giving you a preview of what the end will entail. Message notes: https://bit.ly/3sS7wQF Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/mess...

The book of Revelation does not shy away from acknowledging the presence of hardships and troubles in this life. How do you know if your faith has what it takes to withstand? It has everything to do with who you're standing with. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3j8BMnc Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northc...

The vision of a war breaking out in heaven is startling, and it might lead you to wonder who is in control. But when you see what happens in the aftermath of the war, it will change the way you view and live life. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3xNGs5Q Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messa...

The book of Revelation depicts four horsemen being released into this world to bring about war, disease, famine, and death. It's in this vision that God conveys an important lesson about the evil that surrounds you in this fallen world. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3yxvLFH Connection Card: https://bit.ly/30d2G3l Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/...

When you start to feel overwhelmed by all the symbolism depicted in the book of Revelation, it is good to keep in mind the overall picture of what is going on. The entire book revolves around a simple theme: There is a battle, but it is already won.

Temptation is not something you can totally avoid, but it is something you should be aware of. When Jesus taught people to pray “Lead us not into temptation,” he was reminding them of the importance of having an awareness of temptation and a plan to fight against it. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3hW3Ol8 Connection Card: https://bit.ly/30d2G3l Give a one-time or recurring...

Part 5: Daily Bread. Anxiety is a growing issue that affects more and more people. When Jesus taught people to pray “Give us today our daily bread,” he was not just addressing what’s on the table. He was addressing the very source of the anxiety that many people experience. See how as we get into part 5 of “When You Pray.” Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3BbuIx6 Give a one-t...

When You Pray Part 4: Your Will Be Done. Prayers can be filled with all sorts of requests, but not all of them will be answered how you want. It can leave you feeling frustrated with God and disenchanted with prayer. Jesus taught people to pray in such a way that avoids this frustration without downgrading the requests. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/2T0XyyV Give a one-time...

When You Pray Part 3: Kingdom Come. When you pray for God’s kingdom to come, you are not just praying for big and amazing things to happen in the world around you. You are asking for something difficult – perhaps even something painful – to happen within your very own heart. Do you really want that to happen? Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3wcvDJR Give a one-time or recurri...

When You Pray Part 2: Hallowed Name. What’s the first thing you tend to focus on when you pray? Yourself? People you love? The world? Jesus taught that the first thing you should do in prayer is ask God to do something for himself. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3wVfyJC Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give NorthCross Kids: https://northcrossmn.or...

Prayer can be complicated, but Jesus made it simple when he taught his disciples what to say when they pray. The first thing you see in his prayer isn’t what you expect: prayer is more about a relationship than a request. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3gzYEL0 Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give NorthCross Kids: https://northcrossmn.org/kids Fin...

In one way or another, everyone looks for purpose and meaning in their lives. Jesus addressed this longing by the way he designed his church to work, and he wants you to be in on it. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3geWL6b Serve on a team: https://bit.ly/2Tivreg Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give NorthCross Kids: https://northcrossmn.org/kids Fi...