NorthCross Sermons

The Bible is filled with about 365 commands and encouragements to not be afraid. That’s good news for people who would like a little less fear in their lives. But did you know that Jesus taught people that they should be afraid of God? In this message as we will distinguish between healthy fear and unhealthy fear, we will see how a healthy fear of God will diminish all other fears. Message notes a...

Of all the things that can cause us to end up in a ditch, pride is probably the most dangerous. It shuts others out of our lives. It can also lead to us shutting out God. This weekend we're going to address the danger of pride and discover a heart shift that can help us avoid it. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3LQ3kf4 Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn....

Gossip is destructive. But...you probably already knew that. The problem is that gossip is so common in our lives that you may not even notice that it's happening. This weekend we're going to see why God wants us to rid our lives of gossip. We will also discover that there is hope and a solution in Jesus. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3t5tMuo Give a one-time or recurring g...

In this interconnected world, you need the ability to feel nothing about some things. What's unhealthy is when you reach the point of apathy where you feel nothing about anything. In this message we point out the warning signs that accompany apathy and the truths that will pull you out of it. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/48kKWEJ Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://...

It affects how you view your life, the people around you, and even God Himself. And yet, many times we're oblivious to our struggle with it. This weekend we're going to confront entitlement. There's a way to loosen its dangerous grip. It begins with a right understanding of God. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/44X4JqJ Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.o...

Are you busy? Americans are busier than ever. What many don't realize is that chronic busyness is dangerous. This weekend we're going to examine the problem with busyness and learn that we can find rest in Jesus. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/465O2tZ Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messag...

Last week we talked about the importance of having a group of people to make sure that you aren't just drifting through life. But having close relationships is not always easy. Sometimes they can even stir up drama. So this week we will look at some ground rules that can drama-proof your closest relationships. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3qYzMVi Give a one-time or recurr...

When Christians in the first century were in danger of drifting from their faith, they were directed to the importance of gathering with others of the same faith and hope. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3sp9cVr Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

Death has a way of bringing a focus to what's most important in life. This was definitely true for Jacob. And in fact, what he learned led to him to be able to worship God even as he was dying. What a great way to live! What a great way to die! Join us for this powerful conclusion to the Jacob series. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3smFOiy Give a one-time or recurring gift:...

This week as we continue our study of Jacob, we will see what happens when Jacob finally returns home to his father Isaac. Despite Jacob's many sins and mistakes during his decades of absence, he is reminded that Bethel still is Bethel, life still is hard, and his true name still is Israel. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3s9rCcZ Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://no...

When intense challenges come into your life, you might ask God to deliver you from them… and he might actually do it. In Jacob part 8, you will see how God can do something even greater. He can give you the humility and confidence to confront the challenge and deal with it. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3OpFWWd Connection Card: http://bit.ly/3WB1G3J Give a one-time or recu...

We all would like to have more peace and less stress, but very few of us feel like we have it. This weekend we're going to discover that what you're "holding on to" makes a big difference.  Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3KjIDae Connection Card: http://bit.ly/3WB1G3J Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcr...

For far too long, Jacob lacked clear boundaries with his father-in-law Laban. This resulted in unnecessary hardships for everyone involved. This weekend as we continue our look at Jacob's life, we will see what it takes to set up healthy boundaries in a loving way. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3OpkT79 Connection Card: http://bit.ly/3WB1G3J Give a one-time or recurring gif...

Have you ever walked into a room full of people and felt completely invisible? There will be times when you be unnoticed, unappreciated, and unknown. Nobody knew that more than Leah. Jacob married her out of obligation, not out of love, and every day she was reminded that she was a nobody. Yet what God did for her and through her made one thing absolutely clear: God loves nobodies like Leah. Messa...

This side of heaven, there will always be ways that we can grow in faith and Godly living. One way for that growth to happen is through pain or difficulty. Jacob leaves for Harran having just received the assurance of God's love and presence with him. And yet, not everything in Harran will be just as Jacob had hoped. It will be an opportunity for him to grow. Message notes and discussion questions...

Jacob was forced to leave his home because of the decisions he had made earlier in his life. But even as he was suffering from the isolation and regret that were his own fault, God was there with him to restore him. This weekend we will see how God can unexpectedly show up in the loneliest of places to provide forgiveness and hope. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3JDFHVO Giv...

The world is filled with so many things that can cause us worry or fear. And yet, there is a way to live that is filled with peace and confidence. It's a life that is centered on Jesus. This weekend, Pastor Dave Huebner from St Croix Lutheran Academy will remind us of the truth that God is on our Side.   Connection Card: http://bit.ly/3WB1G3J   Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcross...

We all have the desire for things to happen in life the way we want and when we want. But how do we respond when that doesn't happen? Our natural response is to try to control even more. That's what Jacob and his family did. But we're going to find out this weekend that there's a better way and it has everything to do with Jesus. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/42QeyWi Conne...

There are many people in the Bible who inspire you with their strength, their courage, and their pursuit of justice. But Jacob is not one of them. He was a cheater, a deceiver, and an outcast who struggled in many ways. His story shows what can happen when those who struggle bring their struggle to God. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/42FbFYA Connection Card: http://bit.ly/3...

One of the best ways to feel great is to serve others in a way that makes a difference. But Jesus never listed “feeling good about yourself” as a reason to do good. This weekend we will see how an intentional plan for making a difference allows you to see opportunities that are much bigger than you. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3OJ34k6 Give a one-time or recurring gift: h...

How's your prayer life? Statistics tell us that most people believe that prayer is a good thing, but very few have a vibrant prayer life. Why is that? Often times, it's because people have a misunderstanding of why we pray. This weekend we're going to learn all about prayer and why prioritizing it is so important.  Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3OJ34k6 Connection Card: htt...

Whether you are the new person who just moved in, the rookie at your job place, or the youngest sibling, there will be times in life when you are the youngest or the least experienced person around. But don’t let that fool you. With God, you can have a confidence that has nothing to do with your experience. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/43bTASw Give a one-time or recurring...

In your life there will be some things you are for and some things you are against. But there will also be a lot of things that you are indifferent or neutral toward. In this message we’ll see why there is no “neutral” when it comes to your spirituality. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3O5jhzL Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent...

We all have the desire to be happy. Often times our pursuit of happiness is tied to the things we have or want to have in the future. As Paul mentors young Timothy, he points out that we will never truly find happiness in the things of this world. That more will never be enough. This weekend we're going to learn where real joy and happiness can be found.  Message notes and discussion questions: ht...

There are plenty of things in life you should try: new foods, new hobbies, maybe even a different haircut. But when it comes to the calling that God has for your life, he does want you to try. He wants you to train. In this message we will look at some specific areas of life where you should stop trying and start training. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3Hn8cWq Give a one-t...