Standalone Sermons
Northstar sermons that are not part of a series.
Reconciled!
January 7, 2024 • Jeff Noble • Romans 5:1–5
"The beauty of the gospel is in the word 'while.'" While we were helpless, sinners, and enemies of God, Christ died to reconcile us. This message focuses on the new life in Christ that comes through repentance and faith, based on nothing that we could do. While we were in open rebellion against God he drew us into salvation through the work of Christ. And, as we have been reconciled, we in turn are ministers of reconciliation toward others.
20th Anniversary Celebration
October 15, 2023 • Jeff Noble, Dave Farris, Bob Jackson
On October 15, 2023, Northstar Church celebrated 20 years of worshipping and following Jesus together! Northstar has been formed and sustained by individuals following Jesus wherever he may lead. Listen as Bob Jackson, Dave Farris, and Jeff Noble all share about how Jesus has impacted their lives and how their own personal faith journeys have intersected with what God is doing through Northstar Church.
Miracle at the Lake
July 5, 2015 • Jeff Noble • John 21:1–14
This message by lead pastor Jeff Noble is from John 21:1-14 where Jesus appears to His disciples by the Sea of Galilee. It is also the "Worship at the Lake" Sunday for the Northstar Church campuses, which made the message more meaningful, being delivered beside Claytor Lake.
Colossians 3
April 19, 2015 • Dave Farris • Colossians 3
Our Pulaski campus pastor, Dave Farris takes on Colossians 3. We look at some biblical foundations for our relationships (marriage and parenting). We also look at how we as Christians have started to compartmentalize our lives and go through the motions.
Give Thanks Sunday
November 23, 2014 • Adam Wilson • 1 Thessalonians 5:18
As we go into the holiday season and approach Thanksgiving, we wanted to focus on giving thanks with a special Sunday morning. Adam Wilson talks about being thankful not just in the midst of good circumstances, but in all things. Also included in this podcast is a share time at the end where our members had an opportunity to share about being thankful.
Missions Sunday 2014
November 16, 2014 • John Upton • Mark 6
Every year in November we like take a Sunday to celebrate missions. This year we focused on 'Partnerships in the Gospel,' and we got to look at who we are partnering with in the New River Valley and across the ocean. John Upton, executive director of the Baptist General Association of Virginia (BGAV) and the Virginia Baptist Mission Board (VBMB), leads us on this special Sunday, and speaks about being fishers of men.
Snake in the Grass
June 8, 2014 • Mark Davenport • Genesis 3
Guest speaker, Mark Davenport, preaches a sermon about the family. Mark talks about the three fold plan that the enemy has been using to destroy the family since the beginning. 'Focus on what you don't have, God is a liar, and You can be god.'
Youth Sunday 2014
May 18, 2014 • Ryan Goude • 1 Timothy 4:11–16
The message for Youth Sunday was focused on 1 Timothy 4:11-16. Ryan preached that no one is disqualified from sharing the gospel due to their age. Sometimes Christians are considered underdogs for some set of circumstance, but no one in Christ is an underdog for Christ lives and works in his people. His people, especially church leaders, should live a godly life empowered by God so that those around us may know of salvation.
Psalm 62
August 13, 2023 • Drew Paulette • Psalm 62
Where does your heart go to find healing? We all go through many things in our lives that can leave us feeling wounded, and can cripple our relationship with others and with God. Psalm 62 reveals that God desires for us to draw near to him and to find healing for our hearts through honesty and transparency before him.
Remember: A Memorial Moment
May 28, 2023 • Jeff Noble
Remember. Honor. Emulate sacrifice. Reflect on those who gave that we might live in freedom. You are here today, a free and sovereign people, in a wealthy nation, not by your own doing or choice. Before there was a Memorial Day or Decoration Day… before there was an America to serve or give your life for… Christians have been remembering a sacred sacrifice.
Bring Someone
May 21, 2023 • Jeff Noble
What does it mean to live an invitational lifestyle? This message examines the passion and compassion of Paul and the apostles to bring people to know Jesus. As we discover how wonderfully rewarding it is to “be a bringer,” we renew our own gratitude and affection for Jesus. He has not only blessed us, but He blesses all those we bring to Him!