NorthCross Sermons

The idea of living under the rule of a king is not familiar for most people. And yet historically, when people lived under the rule of a good king, it was a great way to live. Message notes & discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3spVL2X Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give NorthCross Kids: https://northcrossmn.org/kids Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.or...

No matter how independent you might be, there are several things that “shepherd” or influence your thoughts, feelings, and actions. The important thing is that you recognize who or what is shepherding you through this life. For part four of “Jesus Is…” we will look at the one Shepherd that is ultimately good. Message notes & discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3tIOgo1 Connection Card: https://bit...

Jesus Is… Part 3: Our Miracle Worker. Have you ever asked God to do a miracle in your life? Has he always come through the way you asked? Jesus has the power to do miracles and yet we've all experienced circumstances where we asked for a miracle that never actually happened. But there’s an important reason why you can still see Jesus as your miracle worker. Message notes & discussion questions: ht...

A good friend is someone who is always there for you, someone who is always trustworthy, and someone who always shares what you need to hear. A good friend is incredibly rare. But as it turns out, Jesus came to be that kind of friend for you. Message notes & discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3qfaOKM Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give NorthCross Kids: https://northc...

Jesus intentionally faced severe temptations, and there is a lot to learn in how he handled them. But the main purpose for this was not to give you an example for how to face your own temptations. Jesus is so much more than an example. He is your substitute. Message notes & discussion questions: https://bit.ly/30akDPL Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give NorthCross Kids...

Unmet expectations are at the heart of every relational conflict, and this is especially true of the marriage relationship. When Jesus taught about marriage, he didn’t tell people to lower their expectations. He actually raised them. This weekend is the fourth and final part of “Marriage Goals.” Message notes & discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3dyMpxc Give a one-time or recurring gift: https:/...

When life gets busy, it’s easy to miss thinking through important questions like "Why am I here?" and "What is my purpose?" These are important questions to ask about marriage as well. Message notes & discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3s4og5J Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give NorthCross Kids: https://northcrossmn.org/kids Find other recent messages: https://northc...

Statistics tell us that most marriages in America would be described as "unhappy." There are lots of reasons why a husband or wife might feel that way, but there's one particular reason that seems to surface over and over again. Message notes & discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3pVu40s Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give NorthCross Kids: https://northcrossmn.org/kid...

We all want marriages that are happy and healthy. And yet, those types of relationship goals don’t happen by accident or because two people have high hopes. The real key to a great marriage goes far deeper than good intentions. It takes a deliberate plan and a strong foundation. The goal of this four-part series is to help you better understand the foundation and put together a plan. Message notes...

Traveling Light Part 4: Take Another Look. There are some things you can do to avoid causing offense to others, but keep in mind that there were plenty of people who took offense at what Jesus said and did. As it turns out, the "good news" of Christianity is offensive until you take another look to see yourself rightly. Message notes & discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3c2DNOB Give a one-time o...

Is unaddressed fear keeping you from traveling light? When you're afraid of losing something, your natural tendency is take offense as an act of defense. God shows a better way to deal with the parts of your life that are gripped with fear. Message notes: https://bit.ly/2LxYLKq Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give NorthCross Kids: https://northcrossmn.org/kids Find othe...

We live at a time when it's common to "cancel" someone if they wrong us or even disagree with us. It's quick. It's easy. It's final. And yet, it's not good. This week we are going to learn that letting go of offense is not about canceling people, but has a lot to do with canceling something else.

We live at a time when everyone seems to be offended by something or someone. Unfortunately, anger and outrage can be heavy weights to carry around with you. While we can't avoid every circumstance that will cause offense in the new year, we can choose not to carry around the weight. This is a series that will help you "travel light" as you begin 2021. Message notes: https://bit.ly/3b1yQVz Find ot...

Despite what the song says, the day of Jesus' birth was anything but silent and calm. It was just like any other day and his birth was just like any other human birth. The humbling circumstances of his birth can give you hope when life forces you into humbling circumstances of your own. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3nNlbFr Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northc...

Have you ever felt like a failure? It's amazing how fragile our self-image and self-confidence can be. The first people who heard the news of Jesus' birth were not the people you would expect. But in that audience, God has given great hope for people who don't get things right all the time. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/37XzTCL Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://no...

An Unexpected Christmas Part 2: An Unexpected Pregnancy. Has your life turned out exactly the way you had expected? Probably not. Life's unexpected turns can be a source of heartbreak and disappointment. But they can also be evidence that there’s a greater plan for you than you could ever imagine. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/33LGW0d Give a one-time or recurring gift: htt...

When the apostle Matthew sat down to write an account of Jesus' life, everybody expected him to begin with a genealogy that traced Jesus' lineage. But what nobody expected were the extra details that God wanted Matthew to add. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3mkeDgr Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give NorthCross Kids: https://northcrossmn.org/kid...

Do you think of generosity as a good thing or a bad thing? Generosity almost always has positive connotations, and yet, it's not always easy to be generous. There is a direct connect between your level of thanks and your level of generosity. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3flzFsw Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give NorthCross Kids: https://north...

What does thankful look like? What many people think is that thankfulness is a feeling that comes and goes. But something powerful happens when you realize that thankfulness is much more than a feeling. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/2Uvdw1c Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give NorthCross Kids: https://northcrossmn.org/kids View message series ar...

Thankfulness has been shown to have a positive impact in just about every area of life, but the challenges of life can make gratitude difficult to experience. You must learn the secret of contentment before you can be full of thanks. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3k9bDlk Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give View message series archive: https://n...

Talking Points Part 3: Faith over Fear. The political tone during this time brings more fear than excitement. In fact, political campaigns are often designed to instill fear. It's important to address fear head-on and to know why you don't need to let it permeate an election year. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3jEVuE0 Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn...

These days, politics are incredibly polarizing. Assumptions are made about people based solely on their vote or political affiliation. If you are going to love people the way God wants you to, you need to learn to listen like Jesus did. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/2To4CSU Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give NorthCross Kids: https://northcross...

While the government and the church occasionally overlap on some issues, it is important to understand how God intended church and state to accomplish different things by different means. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/2T3KuVR Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give NorthCross Kids: https://northcrossmn.org/kids View message series archive: https://...

I Declare War Part 4: Anxious for Nothing. Everyone experiences anxiety, but for some, it can be crippling and overwhelming. The good news is that God offers hope in the midst of it and a path to navigate through it. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/2GULuZH Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give NorthCross Kids: https://northcrossmn.org/kids View mes...

Have you ever noticed how two people can react to the exact same event in two very different ways? Winning the war within has everything to do with how you choose frame your thoughts. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3ne3kHC Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give View message series archive: https://northcrossmn.org/messages