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We often want Jesus to be part of our lives while still being the ones in control. In our next message in our series through John, we’ll see how Jesus’ first sign at the wedding in Cana reveals His power and glory, reminding us that He is Lord, not us. As we learn to trust Him, we’ll be challenged to surrender our own control and follow His lead.

We all spend our lives searching for answers to questions like who we are, why we’re here, and what gives life meaning. In our next message through John, we’ll see how Jesus invites us to “come and see” and discover that He is more than a teacher. He is our Rabbi, our King, and the One who brings us back to God. As we come to Jesus and see who He truly is, we’ll be challenged to follow Him and invite others to do the same.

When we encounter someone who changes everything, we naturally want others to know them too. In our next message in our series through John, we’ll see how two disciples responded to Jesus’ invitation to “come and see,” and how Andrew’s first response was to bring his brother to Jesus. As we spend time with Jesus and follow Him, we’ll discover the joy and responsibility of bringing others to Him too.

We live in a world that tells us to make ourselves the main character of the story, but John the Baptist shows us a different way. When given every opportunity to make much of himself, John points away from himself and toward Jesus. As we continue through John, we’ll see how knowing who Jesus is gives us clarity about who we are and where we belong.

John tells us that the Word became flesh and lived among us, allowing us to see the glory of God in the person of Jesus. In Jesus, we find a God who is full of grace and truth, and who gives us grace upon grace. In today's message we learn more about Jesus and what is means to be 'God in flesh' and the immeasurable amounts of grace Jesus gives.

We all see the world through a certain lens, but without light, even the clearest eyes cannot see what is right in front of them. In our next message in our series through John, we’ll see how Jesus, the true Light, enters our darkness and opens our eyes to reality. As we look at what it means to receive His light, we’ll be challenged to trust Jesus, see life through Him, and walk forward by faith rather than by sight.

Whether we realize it or not, each of us has a limited amount of influence, and the question is what we choose to do with it. In our next message in our series through John, we’ll see how John the Baptist used his influence to point people away from himself and toward Jesus. As we look at John’s witness, we’ll be challenged to make much of Jesus, believe in Him, and bear witness to the true Light who has come into the world.

Whether you are beginning a new season of life, facing uncertainty, or simply longing for more of Jesus, the Gospel of John reminds us that Jesus was there before our beginning and will be with us through it all. Join us as we begin our study of John, we’ll see how Jesus reveals the fullness of who God is, brings life and light into the darkness, and invites us to walk with Him into whatever comes next.

What does it mean that God has entrusted things to his people? Join us today as we discuss the responsibility of a steward over all we possess.

We live in a culture that holds tightly to things we believe belong to us. As followers of Christ, though, we cannot fall into the illusion of ownership. Rather, we need to recognize our role as stewards of all God entrusts to us. Find out more in the first message of our Mine sermon series.

Whether it is the relationship between students and teachers, players and coaches, or employees and employers, we all exist in roles where someone is leading and someone is following. In our final message in our series on relationships, one of Northstar's elders, Josh Drake, shows how Jesus' redemption of everything changes the way we respond to people in authority over us and those we get to lead.

The third sermon in the series "Relationships in Light of Eternity," based on the text of Colossians 3:20–21, was preached by our Associate Pastor of Spiritual Formation,  Matt Simpson. This sermon explores how the gospel unifies families by establishing clear, reciprocal roles rooted in love and respect. Addresses given directly to children emphasize that they are valued members of God's kingdom who honor Him through wholehearted obedience to their parents. Simultaneously, parents—particularly fathers—are instructed to exercise their authority gently, avoiding harshness, perfectionism, or overbearing standards that exasperate their children and cause them to lose heart. Ultimately, the sermon highlights that healthy, godly family relationships serve as a living demonstration of Christ’s love to the outside world.

This message was preached by our Executive Pastor Sean Couch, who encourages members to find their place to volunteer and serve within the ministry. Using examples like military recruiting and the famous, hazardous-journey advertisement by explorer Ernest Shackleton, Pastor Sean contrasts worldly calls to action with the far greater invitation to join Jesus in the work of the church. Pastor Sean presents three central motivations for Christian service: following the ultimate example of sacrifice set by Jesus, utilizing the spiritual gifts and resources provided by the Holy Spirit, and participating in the grand purpose of glorifying God.

This sermon is the second of the "Relationships in Light of Eternity" series, preached by the Youth Minister Matt Novitsky, focusing on Colossians 3:18-19 to show that a truly faithful marriage requires personal obedience. Instead of letting people focus on their spouse’s flaws, the message challenges everyone to look inward at their own responsibilities under this unconditional covenant. It breaks this down into three core sections: how wives live out personal obedience through willing, voluntary submission as an act of worship to Jesus; how husbands are called to love their wives sacrificially and without bitterness, modeling Christ's love for the church; and finally, the fact that our personal obedience is never dependent on our spouse’s performance.

The first sermon of a series in Colossians 3:12-4:1 titled "Relationships in Light of Eternity," preached by the Young Adult Minister Braeden Wallace, focuses on how Christians should interact with others by letting their new identity in Christ dictate their daily relationships. Anchored by the core premise that gospel-centered relationships are powerful and revealing, the message explores where these connections originate, what they look like, and their ultimate purpose. True gospel relationships require believers to shed their old selves and "put on" qualities such as compassion, kindness, gentleness, and deep humility, which must be practiced in everyday life rather than merely expressed in prayer. By contrasting the gospel's call for patience and radical intercession for others against modern trends like the cultural rise of going "no contact" with loved ones, the sermon challenges the congregation to use everyday, ordinary moments (termed "Waffle House moments") to deepen the faith of fellow believers, show grace to outsiders, and actively make disciples of Jesus.