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
Matthew: You Are Called to Be Different
Can sharing our deepest vulnerabilities lead to healing and peace? Join us on a journey through personal and communal grief as we explore the sacredness of our commitments and the profound impact of transparency. Discover how introspection can ...
Matthew: A Warning Against Hypocrisy
What happens when the people meant to guide you in faith become the biggest obstacle? Join us for an eye-opening exploration of Jesus’ teachings in Matthew Chapter 23, where He exposes the hypocrisy of the scribes and Pharisees. We take a metho...
Matthew: Whose Son is the Christ
What if the questions you ask could transform your faith? Join us as we explore the profound impact of inquiry and trust in shaping our spiritual journey. Hear from Jeremy, a thoughtful sophomore at Benicia High School, as he reads from Matthew...
Matthew: What God Wants Most
Can you imagine breaking minor laws daily without even realizing it? Join us on this episode as we explore the humorous and historical quirks of laws like San Francisco's 1867 "ugly law" while reflecting deeply on Jesus' teachings about the greate...
Matthew: Marriage in Heaven?
Discover the profound truths about resurrection and faith as we unpack the discussion between Jesus and the Sadducees in Matthew 22:23-33. Our guest, Sam, a senior from Benicia High School, reads the passage where the Sadducees challenge Jesus ...
Matthew: Render to Caesar & God
Ever wondered how Jesus’ clever responses disarmed his critics? Discover the genius behind Jesus' navigation of political and theological traps set by the Pharisees in Matthew 22. We kick things off with a personal story of trying to teach a le...
Matthew: The Parable Of The Wedding Feast
What if your participation in the kingdom of heaven relied on your response to an invitation? Join us as Pastor Lawrence takes us on an insightful journey through Matthew 22, exploring the captivating parable of the wedding banquet. Through exp...
Hope & Help - It's Not Over
Have you ever felt like your struggles were too heavy to bear alone? Discover how the power of community and support can transform your mental health journey in the heartfelt conclusion of our Hope and Help series. Through poignant personal sto...
Hope & Help: Fearfully & Wonderfully Made
Holding my newborn daughter for the first time, I was struck by the enormity of hope—hope for her future, for her life, and for the world she'll grow up in. This episode unpacks the profound nature of hope from a Christian perspective, inspired...
Hope & Help: Proven Mental Health Practices
What if you could harmonize your faith with your mental health practices? Join us as we chat with Dr. Cheryl Ho, a seasoned physician and devoted follower of Jesus, who brings her extensive expertise to this insightful episode. Dr. Ho unpacks t...
Hope & Help: Depression
Ever wondered how a simple, heartfelt interaction at a Starbucks could set the stage for a profound conversation about hidden struggles like cancer and addiction? John's story about a chance encounter with a compassionate nurse opens our episod...
Hope & Help - Stress & Burnout
Stress and burnout aren't just buzzwords—they're realities that impact our entire being. Imagine facing down a bear or competing on a game show; both exhilarating and terrifying, these experiences illustrate how stress shapes our lives and our ...
Hope & Help: Worry & Anxiety
Can you truly reconcile the belief in God's love with the tangible feeling of it? This week, we journey with Steve Cus, a pastor and former hospital chaplain, who shares his heartwarming story of growing up in a non-religious family in Western ...
Hope & Help: Suicide
What if the stories we tell could change the way we understand mental health? Imagine a narrative that goes beyond statistics and embraces the complexity of human experience. Join us as we uncover how storytelling can provide a more nuanced perspe...
Hope & Help: Self-Esteem & Worth
Have you ever wondered how the meaning behind your name could change your life? Join us as we uncover the transformative power of self-worth and true identity, starting with a deeply personal reflection on the host's journey to understand his own ...
Hope & Help: Am I Loved
What if the lies you believe about yourself could be silenced forever? Today's episode in our Hope and Help sermon series addresses the haunting question, "Am I loved?" We examine the doubts and negative thoughts that plague us, from feelings o...
Hope & Help: Am I Accepted
Navigating mental health can be tricky, and mishandling someone's vulnerability can lead to further isolation and harm. We break down the complexities of mental health into situational, biological, clinical, and spiritual aspects to better unde...
Hope & Help: Am I Known
Have you ever opened up to someone, only to feel the sting of their ridicule afterward? Join us as we revisit a childhood memory of a middle school swim party that left deep scars and reinforced the belief that being truly known by others is unsaf...
Hope & Help: It's Okay to Not Be Okay
What happens when life's pressures and uncertainties push you to a breaking point? This episode starts with a personal recount of a severe panic attack experienced during the chaotic year of 2020. We discuss the importance of acknowledging our ...
Matthew: The Parable of the Tenants
Embark with us on a fascinating exploration into the heart of what guides our moral and spiritual compass, as we reveal the mysteries of true north beyond mere geography. In our latest episode, we engage with the ancient wisdom of Isaiah and th...
Matthew: The Authority Game
Have you ever had one of those candid conversations with a child that took a turn into unexpected territory? We've all been there, and I'll share a particularly amusing one about the birds and the bees that unfolded when a young one inquired ab...
Matthew: Praying In Faith
Have you ever heard about beavers parachuting into the Idaho wilderness? That's right, in 1948, Geronimo and his furry companions took an unconventional flight to replenish their habitat – an event that mirrors the continuous cycle of renewal a...
Matthew: Flipping Tables
Unveil the transformative power of divine love with us as we traverse the complex landscape of mental well-being and Jesus's poignant last days. Our "Hope and Help" series launches a vital conversation on mental health, inviting experts to offe...
Matthew: The Triumphal Entry
Walk with us through the streets of Jerusalem as we retrace the steps of Jesus during the most critical week in Christian history. Our exploration begins with the sound of palm branches rustling and cries of "Hosanna" as Jesus makes his triumph...
Matthew: Jesus Heals Two Blind Men
Have you ever felt a sense of desperation so profound that you would do anything for change? Join me, Pastor Larry, as we conclude our exploration of Matthew chapter 20 and find out how two blind men's encounter with Jesus teaches us about the ...
