Most people have a desire to make a difference with their lives. Most people want to have a positive impact on the society that they live in. But here's the question: How do we do that? Jesus has some direction for us. This weekend we're going to discover the amazing, life-changing mission that Jesus gave to us as individuals and as a church. Messa…

Every political party has principles that it stands on and goals that it will strive toward. But where should Christians stand, and what goals should American Christians work toward? This weekend we will see how citizens of heaven have a different goal for the world around them and a different way to bring change. Message Notes and Discussion Quest…

Freedom is something that Americans value. In fact, many would say that it's what this country values the most. And while certain freedoms are an absolute blessing, there's a danger when freedom turns into "doing whatever I want to do whenever I want to do it." This week we're going to uncover the best type of freedom. The kind of freedom that citi…

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 rememberin…

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 …

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…

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…

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 t…

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 hards…

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 …

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 reason…

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.…

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. Me…

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 o…

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.or…

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 messag…

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:/…

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 …

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 se…

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 p…

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 …

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 decla…

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 …

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 …

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 Qu…

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://…

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/3TTuw…

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…

Have your choices ever been influenced by the people around you? It's hard to do what's "right" when the crowd is encouraging you to do what's "wrong." This weekend we're going to see how Pontius Pilate faced that dilemma and learn where to look when we face similar circumstances. Message Notes and Discussion Questions: https://bit.ly/3IQa6zu Give …

Have you ever asked God to give you a sign? It is good to seek his guidance during times of uncertainty, but it can be quite unsettling when your request for guidance is met with silence. This weekend as we continue our journey on the road to the cross, we will see why God might not give you the signs that you're looking for. Message Notes and Disc…

What do you do when God's plan conflicts with your plan? This week we're going to see what the Jewish religious leaders did and learn why you have good reason to trust rather than control. Message Notes and Discussion Questions: https://bit.ly/43bMIFJ Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https…

Shortly before his arrest, Jesus warned his disciples that trouble was headed their way. This weekend we will see what happened as Jesus was arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane, and we will see how to navigate the unavoidable troubles that come in life. Message Notes and Discussion Questions: https://bit.ly/3uVR2fS Give a one-time or recurring gif…

It's that time again. Pretty soon our screens will be inundated with commercials and advertisements for politicians running for office. Feelings and emotions will be heightened. So how do we navigate a political culture that's becoming more and more polarized? This weekend we're going to hear what Jesus has to say to us about politics. Message Note…

The voice of culture gives us hundreds of messages about sex and sexuality every single day. Movies. TV shows. Commercials. The internet. They all contain references to sex and most of the time treat it quite casually. This weekend we're going to listen to a different voice: God's. We're going to spend time not only discovering God's plan, but also…

When Jesus first began to preach, this was the message that he was known for: “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near” (Matthew 4:17). What was this “repentance” that Jesus commanded people to practice? As we’ll see this Ash Wednesday, it’s much more than just saying you are sorry. It includes a change in the way you live. Give a one-time …

There’s a foundational life question that everybody must answer but few consistently get right: “Who am I?” This weekend we will see how God guides people to discover the truth about who they are, and we will begin a conversation about how to navigate in a culture that guides people toward a very different answer. Message notes and discussion quest…

There are many ways in which our current culture conflicts with the Christian faith. As we look to carry out our mission of leading people to Jesus, in week one we're going to discover a Biblical framework that will serve us well both now and into the future. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3UpCW0A Give a one-time or recurrin…

Sometimes the most difficult person to forgive is the person we see in the mirror. In fact, a sin from the past can become the way we define ourselves in the present. Self-forgiveness is a topic that can lead to lots of feelings and emotions, but this weekend we're not going to focus on feelings. We're going to focus on the truth of what Jesus has …

To forgive means you let go of whatever hurt you, refusing to get even or grow resentful over it. But what about situations where there should be consequences for what the other person did? As it turns out, Jesus taught people how to know when consequences are necessary and how to implement them in a loving way. Message notes and discussion questio…

Letting go of a hurt from the past sounds wonderful. We don't want past hurts to lead us to become angry and bitter. And yet, forgiveness still isn't easy. In part 2 of this series, we're going to lift our eyes to the cross of Jesus as we answer the question, "How do I forgive?" Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/4aXXVgT Give a …

We live in a world where so many people have been hurt, and where so many relationships have been ruined by selfish choices. When it comes to forgiveness, where do we even begin? In part one of Forgiveness, we are going to explore what forgiveness is, what it is not, and where the power to forgive ultimately comes from. Message notes and discussion…

When news began to spread that Jesus was born to be a king, people reacted in different ways. Some sought to worship him while others conspired to get rid of him. You will have an opportunity to consider what place this King has in your life this weekend as we look at the account of Christmas from the perspective of the Magi. Message notes and disc…

As much as we try to avoid it, the Christmas season often feels chaotic and stressful. This Christmas we're going to discover what it means that Jesus came to bring peace... even when life's circumstances don't feel that way. Connection Card: http://bit.ly/3WB1G3J Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent me…

In this message we look at Christmas through the perspective of a man named Simeon. The way he waited for that first Christmas shows how people in all circumstances can wait for God and wait with God. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3TsoYui Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent mes…

Have you ever felt like an outsider? To feel unloved or left out can be one of the worst things to experience. When God sent Jesus into the world, he made it clear that there does not need to be any outsiders when it comes to God. Believe it or not, the shepherds had a big part to play in making that message clear. Message notes and discussion ques…

Has life always gone the way you planned? When life goes a direction that's different than what you were expecting, it can be difficult to navigate the new reality. This is exactly what Mary experienced about 9 months before Christmas. In part one of Christmas Perspectives, we're going to learn that we can trust God in the midst of whatever life br…

You don’t have to be a religious person to know that being generous is good for you and good for the world. But for those who want to give honor and glory to God, what should their giving look like? In part 3 of Money Matters, we will look at the biblical direction for how and why to give. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3ung…

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Most Americans have a complicated or stressful relationship with money. No two situations are the same and there are lots of factors that contribute to this reality. Part 2 of Money Matters shows a simple yet powerful goal that can help improve your relationship with money. Message notes & discussion questions: https://bit.ly/476O3it Learn more: ht…

People seem to immediately get uncomfortable when the topic of money comes up at church. But...what if Jesus taught about money, not because he wanted something from you, but because he wanted something for you? Week one of this series has the power to change your perspective on some long-held beliefs. Message notes and discussion questions: https:…