Easter
Messages from Easters at Northstar
Good Friday 2023
April 7, 2023 • Matt Simpson
We call this day Good Friday. But what makes Good Friday, good? At first glance, it isn’t good at all. What is good about Jesus dying alone, humiliated, in excruciating pain, mocked and treated like a common criminal? However, through Jesus we can now never be separated from the love of God. He has won the only victory that matters. And that is why Good Friday is good.
Easter 2023: What practical good is Easter?
April 9, 2023 • Jeff Noble • Matthew 1:21, Matthew 4:17
In this message, we examine the profound reality that... the resurrection is a very, very BIG DEAL. The resurrection of Jesus seals our own resurrection, and it assures us that we too will be raised to a new life and a new KIND of life. Listen in and learn how the right understanding of the Resurrection will change your life and hope for every day forward!
The Ultimate Easter – His Glorious Appearing
April 11, 2021 • Jeff Noble
This sermon emphasized the glorious day of judgment when Jesus returns. We are reminded that it was the whole of our sin that held Jesus on the cross, and that through true faith in Him, we will be filled with joy and worship on the day of His return.
Easter Sunday: Easter Always
April 4, 2021 • Jeff Noble
Jeff reminds us that Easter is an invitation to relationship with Jesus and an assignment to go on mission. Easter is not intended to be a date on your calendar, or something you do with your family, but a mindset. Jesus is risen and invites us to follow him daily.
Good Friday: For You
April 2, 2021 • Jeff Noble
This sermon reminds up that Jesus was accused, flogged, struck, spit upon, crucified, and insulted for us. For our sins, Jesus was crucified. Our past, present, and future sins were there upon the cross. We were humbly reminded that all this was done for us.
Good Friday: Why Are You Afraid?
April 10, 2020 • Matt Simpson
In Matthew 27:32-50, the reality of the cross is that Jesus really *died." His death disheartened the disciples, but it brought a new reality - HOPE. And yet, in those dark moments of the cross, God was dealing with sin, death, and hopelessness. Jesus asked His disciples during His ministry, "Why are you afraid?" From the cross, He declared, "It is finished." Death defeated. Sin vanquished. Fear no more.
Easter Sunday: Nothing is Impossible Now
April 21, 2019 • Jeff Noble
Through looking at Peter's failures as he tries desperately to love Jesus but denies him three times, we learn that the cross was for the purpose of restoring us and commissioning us. We fail Jesus every day, but he loves us and reminds us to leave our sin in the past because he has greater purpose for us. The cross made a way for sinful people to become right with God. The cross made the impossible possible.
Palm Sunday: Who He Is, What He Does
April 14, 2019 • Jeff Noble
This sermon examines Jesus' entrance into Jerusalem as people praised him and welcomed him with the waving of palm branches. Diving deeper, we learn that we can stand in the crowed and shout "hosanna" to Jesus and yet be a hindrance to Jesus when we do not acknowledge his identity and his mission. The beginning of Holy Week is a time for us to truly contemplate the authority and the mission of the Messiah.