NorthCross Sermons

If God is so good, why doesn't he help us out when we simply want good things? An episode from the life of king David shows that good plans aren't always God plans.

Holidays can be tough whether you're missing someone you loved or you're just reminiscing about the good old days. In this message you'll discover how Jesus proved that no matter where you're at, the best is yet to come

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Sometimes what's important isn't what you see. It's how you see it. In part three you will get a new perspective that is sure to affect your view of life and your view of the impact the local church can make.

For message notes and questions, click the .pdf below. A printed copy of the sermon is available upon request.

For message notes and questions, click the .pdf below. A printed copy of the sermon is available upon request.

In every election there's always a winner and a loser. That applies to the candidates, but it also applies to the people who voted for them. In part two of this series you'll discover the reason to have hope and peace no matter who wins an election.

Today's world is more politically polarized than ever. The pressure to "get things right" has emphasized the idea that there is so much at stake in politics today. There is some truth to that. In this message, you'll discover what's really at stake.

Every family would love a place called Home Sweet Home. So why are places like that so rare? There's a factor that leaves many homes less than "sweet," and God has a specific remedy for it.

Is there bad blood between you and someone else? Maybe they said something that dishonored you or did something that devalued you. The reality is that bad blood overflows onto other relationships too. Moving towards peace is important for many reasons, and the way to get there begins with your move.

There will be conflict in every relationship. The goal is not to eliminate conflict totally. It's to have a plan to get through it in a healthy and beneficial way. Are you ready to put together a fight plan?

When it comes to home improvements, words matter. In this message you will discover that one of the keys to a healthy relationship is a careful tongue. But the real issue is that when a tongue is difficult to tame, it's because there's an issue that is much deeper.

Everyone has their own atmosphere that follows them around. For some, it's positive. For others, it's negative. What's it like to be on the other side of you? In part one of this series you'll discover the key ingredient that's required to create an atmosphere where relationships will thrive.

This series concludes by looking at a big test God designed for Abraham. When you look at how and why God tested him, it will help you understand how and why God might test you.

Every day you make choices. Some have little significance while others can impact your future. In this message you'll see how Abraham made a choice that impacted his life years later. What you might not expect is how God reacts to the choices you make - whether they're good or bad.

Have you ever found yourself falling into the same bad habits over and over again? Abraham sure did. In this message you'll find out why this happens and what God does about it.

Though spared from the destruction of Sodom, Lot and his family where not out of the water yet. The aftermath of the destruction shows how dangerous undertows can overtake anybody. Are you able to spot them?

God invited Abraham to be the defense attorney for an ancient city named Sodom. Rather than disputing the wickedness of the city, Abraham appealed to God on the basis of the handful of righteous people who lived there. The lesson Abraham learned would be fulfilled on a much larger scale by a greater defense attorney two thousand years later.

Have you ever had a dream for your life that didn't happen? Unfulfilled hopes and dreams can lead a person to anger, frustration, and sadness. Abraham's wife experienced those very things, yet the way God helped her through it is the same way he helps people to this day.

Sometimes God's plan requires waiting. In fact, seasons of waiting are a given... but how you respond is not. Abraham had to learn the hard way that the inclination to rush ahead is almost never the best response.

When someone makes a promise to you, they're asking you to let go of something and trust them with it. Maybe it's an important task. Maybe it has something to do with money. Maybe it's your heart. In part 3 you'll discover some big promises God makes, and you'll be amazed by what he did when Abraham hesitated to let go and trust him with everything.

There are times in life when God's direction is clear, but other times when life offers more than one good option. How do you decide what to do? In part two you will see that Abraham faced situations like this. How he handled his coin-flip-moment will help you navigate through yours.

Whenever people make a list of heroes of the Bible, a man named Abraham is always at or near the top. He was set aside for an extraordinary calling. Do you have a calling? Is there a greater purpose God has for you? When you discover where Abraham came from, it will help you understand where you're going.

Life can be scary and full of uncertainty. Believe it or not, there is a way to live without fear... even when there's something to be afraid of. This final episode of "Wish You Were Here" will help you discover the common thread that runs through all your fears. And at the end of it all, you'll see what God does to remove that thread.