NorthCross Sermons

Have you ever wanted to be a part of a group, but didn't know if you would make the cut? There's a way you can be confident that you've made the cut with God. And there's also a key indicator that you've moved from [there] to [here].

While God loves you wherever you're at, he loves you too much to leave you there. A letter written by the Apostle John towards the end of the first century highlights many "places" where God wishes you were. In part one we see how God wishes you were in the light, not in darkness. But what does that mean, and how do you get from there to here?

Following Jesus results in so many earthly and eternal blessings. But at times it can also be inconvenient, costly, and even embarrassing. It can cause us to miss opportunities, lose business, or stand out in the crowd when we’d rather fit in. When one of Jesus' first disciples was confronted with a big reason to unfollow Jesus, he asked a question that still puts everything in perspective: “To wh...

Following Jesus comes with amazing purpose. If you're someone that wants to make a difference, you don't want to miss this message.

It's easy to follow when things are easy. But what if following meant that things might be more difficult? In part four of this series, we're going to see that Jesus has asked His followers to do that very thing.

You can tell who a person follows by looking at what they wear. If someone is loyal to a team or a brand, you will almost certainly see it in how they dress. So what should followers of Jesus wear? In part three of this series, you will discover the kind of clothing that marks a person as a follower of Jesus.

Jesus wants to have a relationship with you. In fact, He has even called you to Follow Him. But what does a life of following Jesus mean? Well, it's not a life without problems or challenges or disappointments. But it can be life without fear regardless of circumstances.

"Religion" can be complicated and even a little bit weird. The interesting thing is that Jesus' direction for Christians is very simple. He asks them to follow.

We have seen throughout this series how Jesus wanted Peter to have a change of perspective on some important things. Yet no matter how much Jesus tried to do, it seems like Peter just didn't get it. This weekend we finally get to see the fully reconditioned version of Peter that Jesus was looking for. We'll talk about what it took to get him there, and also what it takes for you to be truly recond...

“Drink the cup before you” is the biblical version of our modern phrase “play the hand you’re dealt.” It means there isn’t much you can do about the circumstances of life, so you should just play along with them. But every once in a while there comes an opportunity to change your circumstances. Peter had an opportunity like that where he had to decide between drinking his cup and fighting for a ne...

Not paying attention can cause problems. It's true with driving. It's true with parenting. It's true at work. And sometimes...problems occur because we didn't even know something needed our attention. This week as we continue to be reconditioned, we're going to see Jesus encourage Peter to pay attention and stay awake. And in the process, Jesus is going to teach us to pay attention to something th...

When you are faced with a problem, you look for a way to fix it. Guys are especially known for their aptitude for problem-solving. But when you try to fix a problem that cannot be resolved, you only make the problem worse. Like Peter, we need to be reconditioned to see that some problems are bigger than we are. Sometimes the solution is simply to understand the problem.

Have you ever needed to have an old chair or couch reconditioned? That work can make a huge difference. Have you ever needed a little “reconditioning?” An attitude changed? A perspective tweaked? The truth is: sometimes we may not even know that we need it. In this sermon series, we’re going to see the reconditioning that Jesus did in the life of one of His closest friends, Peter. And in the proce...

Even when you get past the Starting Point of faith, there will be times when God seems distant or absent. There will be seasons of life defined by spiritual dryness and lack of conviction. Times when God seems more like a concept than a reality. The good news is that Jesus predicted these times would come, and what’s even better is that he did something about it. When Jesus sat down at the Passove...

Knowing who you really are is so important. It's easy to find our identity in the things that we do or pursue, or even in the people we hang out with. And yet, when identity is found in the wrong place, it can so easily lead to feelings of disappointment, inadequacy, or even failure. In this message we're going to unpack an event that God gave to be a major blessing and, believe it or not, it help...

Faith is a topic that seems to always come up when people talk about God. And yet, there seems to be lots of confusion about what faith is and how it works. Here's what's clear: faith is important and so a right understanding of faith is important too. (Sounds like something to talk about in a sermon.) In this message we'll unpack the meaning and power of faith.

One of the things that can move a person to search for God is guilt. Most of us have things that we've said or done in the past that have caused us guilt. And...many of us have done all sorts of things in an effort to get rid of it. As we continue Starting Point, we're going to find that the central message of Christianity is the solution to sin and guilt. This is a message that will help you bett...

If someone is at the starting point of their faith as an adult, one of their biggest questions will revolve around the origin of the universe. Can people today still believe in a biblical, 6-day account of creation? What about all the facts that the scientific community uses to promote an evolutionary account? In this message we'll see that this issue isn’t about "faith vs. fact." It’s about faith...

The greatest selling book in history is the Bible. Christians base their beliefs and hope on the truth it contains. And so, as we go back to the starting point of faith, we're going to explore this important book. Where did it come from? Is it reliable? Is its message still relevant in 2015? And as we address these questions, the hope is that we would begin the regular habit of opening it up and r...

There are lots of ideas about God. There are lots of ideas about who He is. How does a person know what's right and what's wrong? Where does a person even start? In this message we're going to find some answers to those questions by centering our focus on an event in history.

Everything has a starting point. Every person. Every idea. Every journey. Faith also has a starting point. In this 8 week sermon series, we’re going to be exploring faith and God as if we all were at the starting point.

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.

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