Northgate
No matter where you are on your spiritual journey, you are welcome at Northgate. We value the process of journey. We believe in the transformative power of Christ. Northgate is focused on doing this not only through our weekend services in-person and online, but also by reaching outside our four walls. We accomplish this through multiple local outreaches every year, supporting global and local missions and taking teams on national and international mission trips each year. For more information about us, please visit our website: https://thisis.church
Episodes
1055 episodes
The Prodigal God: The Heart of the Father & the Older Son
(Luke 15:1-3, 11-32) We often see the parable of the prodigal son through the eyes of the father and often don't take the time to examine the heart of the oldest son in the story. There is much we can learn about our own heart and the way we se...
The Prodigal God: Coming Home
(Luke 15:11-32) The prodigal son finally "comes to his sense" and decides to return to his father. His independent life was not what he had hoped it would be. But coming home would require a change in his heart evan as grace was being extended ...
The Prodigal God: A Far Off Place
(Luke 15:1-16) The story of the prodigal son is a very familiar one to most people. This week begins a new three-week series that provides a different perspective on this insightful story; Part 1: A Far Off Place.
The Me I Want To Be: Take The Plunge
(Romans 12, 1 Corinthians 12, Ephesians 4) "Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant." A Spiritual Gift is a special ability given by the Holy Spirit to every believer empowering them to do God's work. Pastor Ken de...
The Me I Want To Be: Make a Splash
(Ephesians 2:4-10) The fifth message in the series "The Me I Want To Be" by John Ortberg. God did not design you to merely exist. He designed you to live life at the fullest and your life will only be fulfilled in Him.
The Me I Want To Be: Redemptive Relationships
(Ephesians 3:14-21) At the core of the Holy Spirit's power to transform us is love. And that love comes to us through His family of love... the church.
The Me I Want To Be: Redeeming My Time
(Ephesians 4:17; John 16:7-15) Living in the flow of the Holy Spirit. The greatest obstruction to the Spirit's flow in our lives is sin. The Spirit will not allow us to hide in that sin, but will guide us back to the presence of God.
The Me I Want To Be: Renewing My Mind
Taking control of our thoughts is critical to renewing our mind. You have the ability to decide what you retain in your daily thoughts and what you let pass through. Dwelling on things that are positive can change your entire outlook and help t...
The Me I Want To Be: Discovering The Spirit
(John 7:37-39) There is a person God designed you to be, a life He longs for you to live. It is life in the flow of His Holy Spirit. For five weeks, April 18 - May 23, all Community Groups are studying John Ortberg's newst book - The me ...
Miracles of Jesus: Delays, Disappointments and Dead Ends
(John 11:1-44) We are all too anxious to have God answer our prayers on our terms and under our time frames. Just because we may experience disappointment because God may seem silent to us, it doesn't mean He doesn't care about us or our situat...
Miracles of Jesus: This Changes Everything
(Acts 2:22-39) Easter is not a celebration of God. Nor is it a celebration of Jesus. It is a celebration of a significant event; the resurrection of Jesus. It is an event that not only forms the foundation of Christianity and our faith in the m...
Miracles of Jesus: Now I Can See
(John 9:1-38) Have you ever had a God moment that challenged the "theology‟ you thought you knew? Jesus healed a blind man on the Sabbath and in doing so demonstrated to everyone that God wants to make a person whole and that He is not concerne...
Miracles of Jesus: Storms Happen
(Matthew 14:25-32) Jesus challenged his disciples in many ways, not the least of which was his encounter with them on the lake. They were not accustomed to seeing someone walking on water. Then he challenged Peter even more by calling to him to...
Miracles of Jesus: What Do You Really Want?
(John 5:1-15) Jesus sees your need, and He says to you, "Do you want to be made well?" (or whole). You may have excuses why you are not whole. But that is no problem to Jesus. He can make you whole immediately! But He may ask yo...
Miracles of Jesus: The Power of Joy
(John 2:1-11) The Bible provides many insights into the miracles Jesus performed during the time when he walked among us. However, it is sometimes hard to accept them at face value, especially when they can't be explained using today's science....
God Is Great: God Is Greater Than My Confusion
(Mark 14:17-31) Can your trust God when everything is falling apart? Can you maintain faith when all that you have believed in seems to have been a false hope? Is God great enough to carry you through your most confusing circumstances? The answ...
God Is Great: How Great is Your God?
(Judges 6:11-16, 25-32, 36-40; 7:1-8, 15-22) The way we live and the risks of faith we are willing to take are the result of the “greatness” of our God. If we live with a “shrunken” God we will be plagued by fear and anxiety, we will wors...
God Is Great: The Great Creator
(Psalm 19:1-4, Genesis 1&2, Acts 17:24-28) The Bible tells us that God created the universe, the earth and every living thing we see around us. You can see evidence of God’s creation in the wonder of nature all around us, the universe that ...
The Game of Life: Words of the Wise
(Proverbs & James) There is little disagreement among most adults that our words carry tremendous power. They can be used either to encourage or to hurt others. For example, gossip is something we are all tempted to engage in. But in...
The Game of Life: Career - Wisdom for Your Work
(Proverbs 6:6-11, 10:2-5, Ecclesiastes 4:4-8) The way you approach your work can say a lot about how seriously you are seeking Godly wisdom in your life. Proverbs has many valuable insights into how you should see your career in context to you ...
The Game of Life: Add A Family - Building It To Last
(Proverbs 5:18-19, 6:20-23, 24:3) God's Word provides us with tremendous insights into the kind of family dynamics He wants us to build. But it doesn't come easily. It will take wisdom and commitment to ensure your family truly moves in a Godly...
The Game of Life: Payday - Finances
(Proverbs 3:5-10; 11:24-28; 22:7, 9, 26, 27) God's desires for you financially is that you do not live beyond your means. If your lifestyle exceeds your income, you will eventually lose your ability to choose your own financial future. But you ...
The Game of Life: It's Your Move - Deeper Friendships
(Ecc. 4:9-12, Prov. 17:9,17; 27:6,9,10,17) In these passages, God encourages us to have (and to be) close friends with others who will love at all times. But we often are too busy or don't know what this kind of love should look like. Today's m...
The Game of Life: Getting Started - Making Wise Decisions
(Proverbs 3:5&6, 16:1-25) You can learn the difference between knowledge and wisdom. But it will take a willingness to be honest with yourself and a desire to spend some time in Proverbs. Getting Started - Making Wise Decisions is the first...
Finding Hope: How Hope Changes You
(Col 1:3-14, 21-23, 25-27) Hope is often combined with Faith and Love in biblical text. It provides a foundation for life, produces the strength to endure, and reminds us that not all is fulfilled in this life. Hope gives us the bigger picture....
