NorthCross Sermons

Fear is more prevalent than ever before. People are fearful because of things going on inside our country. They are fearful because of things going on outside of our country. Unaddressed fear can cause lots of problems spiritually, emotionally, and physically. So what do we do? This weekend we're going to discover that solution begins by remembering who Jesus is.     Message Notes and Discussion Q...

When it comes to your life, you were made for more than just your own goals and dreams. You have a goal and purpose determined by God. This weekend we will talk about one of the most common obstacles that keeps people from pursuing this "made for more" mindset: timidity. We will learn how to stop being timid by understanding the difference between humility and timidity.   Message Notes and Discuss...

Life is short. It may not always feel that way, but the years go by quickly. At a certain point it is natural to wonder about purpose and if there is more than what we've been living for. This weekend we're going to see what God has to say about this common experience and how we can find renewed joy and purpose in life.   Message Notes and Discussion Questions:   https://bit.ly/4714sWd Give a one-...

Finding a good friend is not easy these days, but the book of Proverbs shows us what to look for. It reveals three different categories of people that you will encounter in your life, and it shows the vast difference between finding a friend and finding a good friend.   Message Notes and Discussion Questions:   https://bit.ly/3SO3erO Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give...

As the number of Jesus followers grew in the first century, new questions began surface about how this community of believers would work. How would Christians who had a background in the Jewish faith welcome in Christians who had a background of no faith? The terms and conditions decided by that first generation of the church continue to guide us today.   Message Notes and Discussion Questions:  ...

There is no better life than a life with Jesus. Through faith in him, we have hope, peace, and a future. And yet, there are some unique challenges and hardships that you will face as Christians who represent Jesus. This is a message where we are going to see how this reality affected Paul and receive encouragement for the times when we endure hardships because of our faith.   Message Notes and Dis...

When God does amazing things in you or through you, people might begin to think more highly of you. This weekend we will see how that was definitely true of Paul and Barnabas - people actually began to believe that they were gods. How they handled this undue admiration is a lesson on the importance of remembering our role in God's kingdom.   Message Notes and Discussion Questions: https://bit.ly/3...

Do you enjoy having someone in authority over you? Even with the best leaders or bosses, there is something in us that, at times, is resistant. God is the ultimate authority in our lives. And even with God, we may find ourselves occasionally resistant to his direction and truth. This weekend we're going to explore that reality, discover some reasons for it, and ultimately grow to appreciate and en...

As the message of Jesus went out to the ends of the earth, it was not always received well. In fact, the earliest missionaries were physically threatened and forced to leave. This weekend we will see what made the good news so offensive: it only leaves room for one hero, and that hero is not you.   Message Notes and Discussion Questions: https://bit.ly/3xXbuhL Give a one-time or recurring gift: ht...

There will be times in life when you will be opposed for doing the right thing. This weekend we will see how the first followers of Jesus met extreme opposition when they tried to spread the good news of his death and resurrection. The same unstoppable force that enabled them to reach the ends of the earth continues to guide and direct us today.   Message Notes and Discussion Questions: https://bi...

Sometimes God decides to carry out his plans through the unlikeliest of people. That was certainly the case as the gospel message begins to be shared to the ends of the earth. As we read about Paul's transformation, we will discover that the gospel still transforms lives today.   Message Notes and Discussion Questions: https://bit.ly/4cF7ykC Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn....

Guilt has a way of lingering in our hearts and minds. Does God really love me? Am I really forgiven? This is a message that will help to bring peace to our hearts as we discover what it means that our debt has been paid in full.   Message Notes and Discussion Questions: https://bit.ly/3KUJePD Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://north...

Suffering in life is unavoidable. Why does suffering exist? And what should we do when suffering comes? Today’s message will help answer those questions through the story of Peter walking on water.   Message Notes and Discussion Questions: https://bit.ly/4ckBSRf Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

We all have this inner desire to make our lives count, to use the time we have to make an impact. Here's truth: there is no greater impact we can make than with the message of Jesus. This weekend we're going to learn more about God's plan for the Church and how you can use your life to make an impact.   Message Notes and Discussion Questions: https://bit.ly/3RkOzDI Volunteer Sign-Up: https://bit.l...

One of the lies that leads or keeps people away from God is the idea that “I can change whenever I want.” That lie will justify giving into temptation, and it will keep you focused away from the only Lord who can bring hope and transformation into your life. This weekend we’ll conclude our Mastermind series by declaring our need for God’s power in our lives.   Message Notes and Discussion Question...

Mastermind Part 5 | Life Should Be Easy   Have you ever felt that life was unfair? You're following Jesus. You're trying to do the right things. And yet, it seems like you're barely surviving, while others around you seem to be thriving. This weekend we're going to unpack the lie that we sometimes believe that "Life should be easy." We're going to see what God says about the expectations we should...

Every day you make hundreds of decisions about what to do and what to prioritize. What can easily happen is that you prioritize what's most urgent instead of what's most important. Part of you will always reason that God can wait while you address the more urgent matters of life. This weekend we will address this lie with the good news that God's patience means salvation.   Message Notes and Discu...

It feels good to be liked and praised and accepted. Unfortunately, it's easy to make approval from others too important. The belief that I need everyone's approval is a lie that can lead a person to never feeling satisfied and always looking for acceptance. This weekend we're going to discover truth from God that will help defeat this lie.    Message Notes and Discussion Questions: https://bit.ly/...

At one time or another, everyone struggles with feelings of unworthiness. Some strive for perfection in a vain effort to prove their worth. Others just give up because they believe that no matter how hard they try, they won’t measure up anyway. Have beliefs of unworthiness been affecting the way you live? Maybe it’s time to let God define and declare what really determines your worth.   Message No...

One of the biggest battles we have to fight is the battle going on in our minds. It's easy to be misled and to believe things about life, about ourselves, and about God that aren't true. And when we believe those lies, they will affect our lives. This week we're going to see what God has to say about winning the war in our minds.    Message Notes and Discussion Questions: https://bit.ly/49Xwhid Gi...

The world as we know it will someday come to an end. But...the end will not be the end. There will be a new heaven and a new earth that believers can look forward to. What will it be like? What do we know about eternity in heaven? What don't we know? This weekend we will be tackling some of those things as we close out this series about the end of the world.   Message Notes and Discussion Question...

Jesus frequently spoke about a final judgment where every person will either go to heaven or hell. But how can a just and loving God punish people eternally for what they did over the course of their life? This weekend we will consider this and other questions as we look at how Jesus prepared people for Judgment Day.   Message Notes and Discussion Questions: https://bit.ly/3xB0V3x Give a one-time...

There are some compelling arguments that the end times prophesies contained in the Bible are being fulfilled right before our eyes. Do you know what to look for? Do you know what will happen? As we begin our series on the End of the World, we will see how Jesus taught everything that we need to know. Message Notes and Discussion Questions: https://bit.ly/3VKLkZ6 Give a one-time or recurring gift:...

There's a lot of build-up and excitement around the celebration of Easter. And the question that we're going to answer this weekend is, "Why?" Why so much focus? Why so much attention? The event we celebrate at Easter is the most important event in history and we're going to discover why. Message Notes and Discussion Questions: https://bit.ly/3TTuwhb Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://nort...

As Jesus walked to the place of his execution, there were three different types of people who interacted with him. Each of them has something to teach us when it comes to the way we perceive and react to the crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth. Connection Card: http://bit.ly/3WB1G3J Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/m...