Stand Alone Messages-North
A Look Into The Light
March 24, 2024 • Pastor Noah O'Kelley • Matthew 4:12–16
Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, commemorating Jesus Christ's triumphant entry into Jerusalem. This significant event symbolizes the anticipation of Jesus' eventual crucifixion and resurrection, a central focus of Christian faith. Let’s lean in and see what God has for us through His Word.
The Importance of Baptism
March 17, 2024 • Pastor Brett Capaci • Matthew 28:18–20
Baptism is one of the most important steps of Christian growth and obedience that a follower of Jesus will ever take. It's one of the most exciting and meaningful aspects of the Christian life. Baptism is not just an incidental aspect of our journey as a believer, but It's a fundamental part of what it means to be a member of the family of God. This week’s sermon will take a focused look at what biblically based Christian baptism is all about.
Don’t Play the Blame Game
March 10, 2024 • Pastor Nathan Naoumi • Luke 23:39–43
Luke 23 captures an important moment during the crucifixion of Jesus, featuring a conversation between Jesus and two criminals who were also being crucified alongside him. In this passage, one of the criminals’ mocks Jesus and questions why he doesn't save himself if he truly is the Messiah. However, the other criminal rebukes his companion, acknowledging their guilt and recognizing Jesus as innocent. He then turns to Jesus, expressing faith and humility, saying, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom." Pastor Nathan breaks down both viewpoints from each criminal and shows us how Jesus is always ready to receive us when we are genuinely repentant.
Compassion in Chaos
March 3, 2024 • Pastor Nathan Naoumi • John 19:25–27
Whenever someone is going through a difficult circumstance or a hard time, their focus is typically on themselves and finding a way out. Seasons of pain and suffering can be debilitating to us physically, mentally, and even spiritually. We may think that our circumstance isn’t as big or as detrimental to someone else’s, but Jesus shows us in John 19 that He still cares for the smallest detail in your life. While He’s on the cross enduring the punishment that we should have received, Jesus makes sure that His mom is cared for when He goes away. This is the heart of our Savior.
How to Have Unity in a World of Chaos?
January 21, 2024 • Pastor Jack Diven • Philippians 2:1–15
This week Pastor Jack Diven from Your Church gives us directional insight on how to keep a church unified in chaotic times. At times unity might sound like such a farfetched idea but in Philippians 2, Paul shows us that if we look to Jesus and his example of humility, we can adopt the same characteristics that bring about unity.
New Year, New Walk
January 14, 2024 • Pastor Nathan Naoumi • Ephesians 5:15–17
Paul in Ephesians 5 imparts a timeless message of wisdom and discernment, encouraging believers to live purposefully in a world filled with distractions and uncertainties. The passage advises followers of Christ to be mindful of their time, making the most of every opportunity to understand God's will. It emphasizes the importance of discernment and choosing actions that align with God's purposes. In a world where priorities can easily become skewed, this text challenges believers to walk wisely, guided by a deep understanding of God's intentions for their lives.
New Year, New You
January 7, 2024 • Pastor Nathan Naoumi • Matthew 6:1–4
In a series of teachings, Jesus continues to prioritize the importance of God’s kingdom. Residents of God’s kingdom should adopt the characteristic of generosity that is fueled by a motivation of Jesus’ generosity toward us. In Matthew 6, Jesus encourages a selfless approach to helping others, highlighting that the true reward lies in the approval of God rather than the admiration of society.
Compassion
December 31, 2023 • Pastor Noah O'Kelley • Colossians 3:12–17
Today we’re living in a world where division and apathy is on the rise, and unity and compassion are on the decline. Social media, the 24-hour news cycle, desensitization to suffering, and overall busyness are affecting people inside the church and out. Consistently across the pages of scripture, we find a resounding encouragement to embody compassion and love in our lives. To deepen our understanding of what it truly means to be compassionate and loving individuals, especially in a world that is increasingly in need of it, we’ll turn to stories from Jesus’ life and ministry to learn from the master.
What's Your Work Ethic?
August 13, 2023 • Pastor Nathan Naoumi • Proverbs 6
Work isn’t a bad thing. It’s actually a God thing. We see that a theology of work was introduced in Scripture before the fall of mankind. God has given us positions and spaces of influence to manage, and Proverbs 6 shows us that we need to properly steward what we have as hard workers so that the world sees Jesus in us.
The King is Coming
April 2, 2023 • Pastor Nathan Naoumi • Matthew 21:1–11
Another in the Fire
March 26, 2023 • Pastor Noah O'Kelley
Our world today is marked by a pervasive disregard for God's will, even if it's not expressed in such explicit terms. The messages that flood social media often communicate the idea that God's way is not worth following. As followers of Jesus, we are called to remain committed to living out our faith in every aspect of our lives. But in a culture that seems increasingly hostile to Christianity, is it possible not just to survive, but to flourish as believers? We face trials and tests of our faith in our daily lives, whether in our personal relationships, work, or other areas of life. In those moments, we can learn from the example of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego and choose to trust God, knowing that He is with us and that He will use those trials for His glory and our ultimate good.
The Purpose of Baptism
March 19, 2023 • Pastor Nathan Naoumi • Acts 8:26–39
Baptism is one of the most important steps of Christian growth and obedience that a follower of Jesus will ever take. It's one of the most exciting and meaningful aspects of the Christian life. Baptism is not just an incidental aspect of our journey as a believer, but it's a very fundamental part of what it means to be a member of the family of God. This week’s sermon will take a focused look at what biblically based Christian baptism is all about.
Private Conversation but Powerful Implication
March 12, 2023 • Pastor Nathan Naoumi • Mark 9:30–37
The New Testament is filled with several paradoxical (seemingly self-contradictory) teachings. In it, we read that the way to find real life is to die, that we’ll find greater blessings by giving rather than receiving, and that we should love and pray for those who treat us poorly. This week, we’ll look through parts of the 9th chapter of the Gospel of Mark and see some things Jesus taught us about what many would consider to be “upside-down” living—and how this is the key to experiencing a fulfilled life.
Believe God for More
January 22, 2023 • Pastor Rodney Julian • Hebrews 11:1, Hebrews 11:8–12
When we have a strong faith in God, we can better see God’s hand at work in our lives. At first, it’s not always evident, but as we listen to God and obey Him, we begin to see all that He’s doing in and through us. Abraham believed God, even when the end result was hard to see. And as we too live by faith, we’ll see that God’s way is always best, and God always keeps his promises.
Faith in the Flood
January 15, 2023 • Pastor Nathan Naoumi • Hebrews 11:7
It’s hard to trust in someone or in something when you aren’t sure of what the outcome will look like. It’s even harder to trust in someone that you can’t see. Hebrews 11 continues the thought of faith and identifies key characteristics in Noah’s faith that drove him to obey God even when everyone else didn’t. We’ll see how Noah’s faith in God not only saved his life but also the life of his family.