Bethlehem Lakeville Weekly Podcast

Christmas Expectations

Have you ever been so filled with shame that God felt distant? Perhaps your guilt was so strong that you doubted whether God’s love could overcome it. The account of David and Uriah’s wife shows us God's unrelenting faithfulness even when the people he loves are unfaithful. Message notes and discussion questions: http://bit.ly/3W7JgaY Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

Family Tree Part 3: Ruth Have you ever felt like an outsider? Whether it's with family or friends, feeling like you're on the outside or feeling left out is not fun. What's worse is when people feel on the outside with God. This week, Matthew goes out of his way to mention someone in Jesus' family tree who is proof that Jesus came so that no one needs to be left out. Message notes and discussion questions: http://bit.ly/3Bnoega Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

Have you ever been given labels that you wish you didn't have? Have you ever labeled yourself because of a past experience or failure? This week we're going to discover a person in Jesus' family tree who had an unfortunate label, but... Jesus came to change it. The good news is that Jesus came to give you a new label also. Join us this weekend to find out what that means. Message notes and discussion questions: http://bit.ly/3VpUgQA Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

Everybody has a regret from the past that they wish they could change, but some people live with a continual reminder that their history is marred by mistakes. The account of Judah and Tamar shows how people who are scarred by past sins are not just part of the Christmas story. They are the point of what God did at Christmas. Message notes and discussion questions: http://bit.ly/3u2asLU Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

When you genuinely love people and are quick to listen, you gain more opportunities lead them to Jesus. But eventually, the good news of Jesus is something that must be verbally communicated. This weekend we will wrap up the Go series by looking at ways to communicate the best news this world will ever receive. Message notes and discussion questions: http://bit.ly/3O4W6nk Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

Everyone has a story. Everyone has past experiences that have influenced the way they think and the way they live. Listening to someone's story is not only a great way to show that you care, but it also reveals specific ways that Jesus changes everything. This weekend we're going to see how the Apostle Paul shared the Gospel in Athens, but before he shared, it was important for him to listen. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3DCP18H Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

What impression does the average American have about Christians and the Church? Did you know that Jesus said that Christians should be known for their LOVE. In this message we're going to find out what that means and discover that it could be your best first step for sharing the Gospel with someone. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3SNuvb1 Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

When Jesus launched his Church, there was only one plan for sharing his gospel with the world: people like you. In this message we consider the challenges of personal evangelism in a post-Christian culture as we see how Jesus prepared his first disciples to reach out to a pre-Christian world. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3gvpGp2 Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

The world seems to be spinning out of control. Pandemics, wars, storms, arguments and crises are everywhere! God has the solution for the hurting people of the world, and he knows who will deliver it. It’s you. Connection Card: https://bit.ly/30d2G3l Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

There is probably nothing that polarizes and divides people as much as politics. As we get closer to another election, the stress and anger is growing. What should we do? This weekend we're going to wrap up this series by discovering an "unordinary" way to navigate politics. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3T5FxZz Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

It's a very common thing to want more and to want to be "rich." But what if there's a much better question to ask than "How do I get rich?" This weekend we're going to discover a different, unordinary way to consider money and wealth that will help free you from worry and give you greater purpose. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3Sv80bm Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

Ordinary relationships are all about improving the quality of your life, but unordinary relationships are about improving the direction of your life. But how to cultivate these relationships is not easy. In this message we work through some biblical principles that require discernment to put into practice. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3StNiIt Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

The average person will spend about 50-60% of their waking hours at work. And yet, many Americans are feeling dissatisfied with their job and about 4 million a month are quitting. This week we're going to discover a simple truth that might have the power to change your perspective about work. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3xui0ce Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

We've all been given the same amount of time in a day or in a week. What's ordinary in America is for people fill that time with so much that they are left feeling stressed out and exhausted. This week we're going to see how Jesus has called us to be unordinary with how we use our time and what that looks like. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3RSqdPn Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

At any given moment there are two versions of you: the version that is, and the version that could be. This weekend we will look at a parable of Jesus that shows why we often fail to reach our potential, and how God grows people to become who they were created to be. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3cLjGXU Connection Card: https://bit.ly/30d2G3l Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

Life is filled with transitions that can cause worry and stress. In this message we discover how to have confidence regardless of what’s next. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3pS2sep Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

Life can be exhausting. Many people live in an energy deficit, continually being overwhelmed by responsibilities that never seem to be finished. Faith in Jesus gives you a way to enjoy a restfulness that no circumstance in this world can take away. In this message we look at the kind of rest Jesus gives when you walk by faith in him. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3whwDPy Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

The greatest blessing of faith is that you are given forgiveness and salvation as a free gift. There is nothing you need to do to earn it. But does that mean that the way we live our lives doesn't matter? This week we're going to explore the relationship between faith and works and discover that real faith responds. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3pdt1KC Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

Faith in Jesus transforms your life. In fact, Jesus even promised that faith in him can move mountains. In this message we see what it takes to have a mountain-moving faith. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3JCF6Cr Connection Card: https://bit.ly/30d2G3l Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages