Northshore Christian Church

God often does His deepest work when we run out of options, reminding us to trust Him even when the way forward seems impossible. Just as He parted the Red Sea for the Israelites, God can turn our greatest obstacles into opportunities to experience His power and faithfulness. His desire is not just to rescue us from difficult circumstances but to lead us into a new life with Him. #MakingaWay #Trus...

This Sunday's worship and commissioning service kicked off the Making a Way series with extended worship, communion at stations, and a call for everyone to pray for and invite one person in the weeks ahead. Elder chair Geoff announced that Pastor Jay Gjurgevich of Mesa, Arizona, has accepted the call to be Northshore's new lead pastor, starting December 1. Testimonies from Micah, who invited his w...

As we conclude our Nehemiah series, we’re reminded that God is building something through us while He is building something within us. We are called to remember God’s faithfulness, respond to His Word, root ourselves in community, and return to Him when we drift. Building a life that matters happens one faithful step at a time, and God isn’t finished with us yet! \#BuildingWhatLasts #Nehemiah #Fai...

God is more interested in what He is building **in us** than what we are building **for Him**. Protect your priorities, stay focused on your purpose, and pursue God’s presence so you don’t drift from what matters most. Like Nehemiah, keep building with courage and trust that God can restore what is broken. #GodBuilds #Nehemiah #StayFocused #Purpose #GodsPresence

In Nehemiah 5, Dante Lowe teaches that following God means caring for others, confronting injustice, and restoring what has been taken from those in need. Nehemiah models obedience through courageous correction and personal generosity, reminding us that our faith should be reflected in how we treat others and use the resources God has entrusted to us. Ultimately, Jesus is our perfect example of co...

When building what matters, difficulty and resistance don’t mean God is absent—they can be part of the work He is doing in us. Nehemiah 4 reminds us to remember that God is with us, take the next faithful step, and keep building together rather than giving up. Whatever challenge you’re facing, bring it to God, ask for help when needed, and keep building one step at a time. #Nehemiah #KeepBuilding...

Nehemiah 3 reminds us that everyone has a place and something valuable to contribute to God’s work, no matter their background or skill set. When we bring what God has given us, look beyond our own responsibilities to help others, and work together under Jesus, He can accomplish far more than we could individually. We may never see the whole picture, but when we faithfully show up, serve, and buil...

Nehemiah 2 reminds us to seek God for what matters, honestly see what needs to be rebuilt, and then take the next step of obedience. Even when opposition comes, we can trust that God is with us and that He often begins His work through small, faithful steps. When Jesus is the foundation of our lives, we can join Him in bringing healing, restoration, and wholeness to those around us. #Nehemiah #Fai...

The **Building What Lasts** series begins in Nehemiah, showing how God works through ordinary people to rebuild what has been broken. Nehemiah teaches us to recognize the burdens God places on our hearts, bring them to Him in prayer, and allow Him to transform us before we try to change what is around us. As we follow God’s leading and take our part in His work, we can build lasting faith, habits,...

Biblical faith is more than belief—it acts, dares to trust God through obstacles, and remains faithful regardless of the outcome. Hebrews 11 reminds us that faith doesn’t guarantee the result we want; instead, it anchors us in who God is and calls us to trust Him even when we cannot see what He is doing. As we fix our eyes on Jesus, we are challenged to live today like God’s promises are true. #Fa...

Biblical faith is more than belief—it acts, dares to trust God through obstacles, and leaves the outcome in His hands. Hebrews 11 reminds us that faith may lead to deliverance or endurance, but either way, our faith is anchored in who God is, not in the outcome we desire. We are called to live like it’s true by loving others, stepping out in obedience, and fixing our eyes on Jesus. #FaithInAction...

The sermon explores Hebrews 11 through the stories of Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, showing that true faith means trusting God enough to obey even when the future is unseen or uncertain. These examples remind us that faith looks beyond immediate circumstances, anticipates God’s promises, and trusts His faithfulness across generations. We are challenged to identify where we strugg...

Thomas Griffin introduces a new four-week series through Hebrews 11, emphasizing that real faith means trusting God even when we cannot see what lies ahead and confidently placing our trust in Jesus. The sermon reminds believers that faith carries us through life’s hardships, produces faithful obedience, and empowers us to approach God, overcome adversity, and live according to His Word. Through t...

The sermon concludes the “Best Life” series by challenging us to build our lives on Jesus, the firm foundation that stands through every storm. True faith means listening to Jesus, trusting His wisdom, and putting His words into action—even when obedience is difficult or doesn’t make sense. The message leaves us with three simple next steps: **keep listening, keep trusting, and keep following Jesu...

Pastor Damian teaches from Matthew 7:21–23 that entering God's Kingdom is not based on religious achievements but on having a genuine relationship with Jesus and faithfully doing the Father's will. He warns that impressive spiritual works cannot replace being known by Christ, challenging believers to examine whether they are relying on their "spiritual résumé" or pursuing daily obedience, surrende...

In Matthew 7:15–20, Jesus warns believers to be discerning and watch for false prophets by examining the fruit of their lives rather than their words alone. This sermon explores how genuine faith produces Christlike character and how staying rooted in God's truth helps us recognize deception. May we follow the Holy Spirit to bear good fruit that reflects God's transforming work and points others t...

Pastor Nick Steinloski speaks on Matthew 7:13–14, where we examine Jesus' call to enter through the narrow gate and follow the path that leads to life. While the broad road offers ease and popularity, Christ invites His followers to embrace a life of faithful obedience that may be challenging but leads to eternal hope. Discover what it means to choose God's way each day and trust Him on the journe...

In this sermon on Matthew 7:7–12, Pastor Damian Thompson shares Jesus' invitation to confidently seek God through persistent prayer, trusting in His goodness and faithful provision. Jesus reminds us that our Heavenly Father delights in giving good gifts to His children and calls us to reflect His love by treating others as we would want to be treated. Learn how a life of faith, dependence on God,...

In this sermon on Matthew 7:1–6, Students Pastor, Dante Lowe, explores Jesus' call to replace a judgmental spirit with humble self-examination. Christ challenges us to remove the "plank" from our own eye before addressing the "speck" in someone else's, while also exercising wisdom and grace in how we share God's truth. #Matthew7 #GraceAndTruth #FaithInAction #ChristianLiving #WalkWithChrist

Pastor Mark Mielbrecht teaches from Matthew 6:25–34 that Jesus calls His followers to replace worry with trust, reminding them that God faithfully provides for His children just as He cares for the birds and flowers. Through Scripture and his own testimony of leaving a secure career to follow God's call into ministry, Mark illustrates that faith often requires surrendering control and trusting God...

Pastor Nick Steinloski teaches from Matthew 6:19–24 that what we treasure ultimately shapes our hearts, influences our perspective, and determines our loyalties. Through the story of Eustace in *The Voyage of the Dawn Treader* and the example of Joshua and Caleb, he illustrates how our desires and worldview can either draw us closer to God or lead us toward fear, greed, and misplaced priorities. J...

Jesus teaches that divorce is not merely a legal issue but a heart issue, calling people back to God’s design for marriage as a faithful covenant rather than a contract of convenience. Pastor Nick emphasizes that while God takes marriage seriously, He also extends grace and restoration to broken people, confronting sin while protecting the vulnerable and offering hope through Christ. The message e...

Pastor Damian teaches from Matthew 6 that Jesus cares not only about what we do, but why and how we do it, warning against giving, praying, and fasting for public attention instead of for God. He explains that true righteousness happens in secret, where believers seek intimacy with the Father rather than recognition from people, reminding the church that God sees and deeply values sincere hearts....

Pastor Nick Steinloski uses the image of a collapsing fence to illustrate how Jesus calls believers in Matthew 5:43–48 to tear down the barriers of “us versus them” and move beyond shallow, reciprocal love. He explains that true spiritual maturity is not about religious performance, but about becoming whole in love—reflecting the mercy, grace, and enemy-loving heart of the Father. Through examples...

Pastor Scott Harris reflects on his final season at North Shore by reminding the church that God alone is in control and that the heart of the Christian life is deeply knowing and loving Jesus. Through John 17, John 10, and the documentary *Godspeed*, he challenges believers to reject shallow, fast-paced Christianity and instead embrace slow, relational discipleship where people are truly known, l...