NorthCross Sermons

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...

We all admire certain people for the leadership they've provided in our lives or even in the world. What we may not think about enough is that we all have been given opportunities to lead and influence others. Leadership is a privilege. It's also a responsibility. This weekend we're going to see what Paul shared with Timothy about what it takes to be a great leader.   Message notes and discussion...

To say that God loves the world is simple enough to say. But when you think about your own life and the specific things you’ve done, you might have your doubts if God could love a person like you. In this message we will look at why God’s grace is indeed for people like you.   Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/41M2SUH   Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.o...

Have you ever had questions about God? How about questions about life after death? It's natural to have some questions. This weekend we're going to discover that Easter (and what Jesus did on Easter) provides the answers that you've been looking for. Join us this weekend as we celebrate Jesus' victory over sin and death. Message notes and discussion questions: http://bit.ly/40QJBRS Give a one-time...

After Jesus was wrongly arrested, there was an opportunity for the public to have him pardoned and released. But instead of releasing Jesus, they chose a murderer named Barabbas. In this message we will see how the motives that led them to release a murderer are eerily similar to the motives we find in our own hearts today. Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find othe...

Every culture has things that the people value and count as important. What about the Kingdom of God? What do the people in His Kingdom value? And how does that look in their lives? This weekend we're going to explore those questions as we see Jesus teach his disciples about what it means to be great. Message notes and discussion questions: http://bit.ly/4390vgb Give a one-time or recurring gift:...

It is difficult to see God in a world that is darkened by evil. That's one reason why thousands of years ago, God provided a temple that people could point to as his dwelling place. But today his temple looks different. This weekend we will discover what people should look at if they want to see the presence of God in this world. Message notes and discussion questions: http://bit.ly/3ZdkXsL Give a...

Have you ever been disappointed with God? We all have certain ideas about how life should go. When things don't go the way we were hoping, it's easy to get upset with God. After all, he's the one in charge. This weekend we're going address that tension and what it really means that Jesus is King. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3Juift8 Give a one-time or recurring gift: http...

The Kingdom of God Part 1: God is Here If you look through the New Testament, you will see "the kingdom of God" mentioned about 100 times. To have a full picture of the person and work of Jesus, you need to know what this kingdom is and what it means to be part of it. Message notes and discussion questions: http://bit.ly/3IZLofC Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find...

Jonah Part 4: Pity Party It's easy to make life all about ME and what I think and what I want. As we close out the book of Jonah, God is going to teach Jonah and us a lesson about the bigger picture. God has a good plan even when we're not getting what we want. Message notes and discussion questions: http://bit.ly/3mnZZtH Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other...