Bethlehem Lakeville Weekly Podcast

How are you feeling? Every week there seems to be something new that could cause anxiety, anger or fear. It's been a challenging year. Did you know that the simple step of being in Christian community could be exactly what you need? Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3hJqHFJ Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give View message series archive: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

"We're all in this together" has become a popular saying this year due to all the things we're going through. What if there's an even greater "this" that we're living in? Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3gkLAFO Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give View message series archive: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

A person's identity is one of the most important factors for confidence and stability in life. So, "Who are you?" There are lots of ways to answer that question and lots of people who have an opinion about you. But, there's only one opinion that matters and that makes all the difference in the world. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3401MKe Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give View message series archive: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

Have you ever wondered whether God's love is for you? We live in a big universe and sometimes it can feel as if God is far away or maybe even busy. Nothing can be further from the truth. And to prove it, Jesus gave us a meal in which God actually dines with you. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/33DyW29

Drifting rarely takes you to a better place but being anchored to the wrong thing is guaranteed to keep you in the wrong place. The good news is that God provides three specific anchors that will keep your soul secure, even in uncertain times. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/2BHjl5M Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give View message series archive: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

Neighboring may require you to have a new view of yourself and others. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3jHrhoU Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give NorthCross Kids: https://northcrossmn.org/kids View message series archive: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

Sometimes the best way to be a neighbor is to take care of yourself first. If the current circumstances have left you in a bad place filled with guilt, Jesus alone can give you the grace to be in a good place. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3jkHJv1 Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give NorthCross Kids: https://northcrossmn.org/kids View message series archive: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

There's a lot going on in our country and world. Now, more than ever, our world needs churches like NorthCross. This weekend, we're going to see why that's true AND how you can be a part of it. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/2BHjl5M Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give NorthCross Kids: https://northcrossmn.org/kids View message series archive: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

What the world needs now are neighbors who reflect the kind of love that Jesus had. The only problem is that it's hard to love people whom you struggle to understand. An interaction between Jesus and his disciple Matthew sheds some light on what it means to have mercy for your neighbor. northcrossmn.org/messages

When tensions escalate and people are divided, you might begin to wonder how the world got so messed up and what we can do to fix it. While there is a time and place for new laws and regulations, Jesus pointed to something else that the world needs in times like this. Message notes & discussion questions: https://bit.ly/2BHjl5M Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give View message series archive: https://northcrossmn.org/messages Watch this message on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AVsECvXubZE

What do you think about when you hear the words, “The Lord bless you and keep you…”? There’s a reason why a very specific blessing has been spoken over God’s people for thousands of years, and in this message you’ll discover the importance of remembering God’s blessing on you. Message notes & discussion questions: https://go.aws/3emcFsb Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give NorthCross Kids: https://northcrossmn.org/kids View message series archive: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

What does it look like when your patience is running thin? This message is going to explore what’s really behind our moments of impatience, how this current season might be changing the way we use our time, and how God enables people like you to experience real patience. Connection Card: https://bit.ly/3b3yMSn Message notes & discussion questions: https://go.aws/3hu2dAA NorthCross Kids: https://northcrossmn.org/kids Give: https://northcrossmn.org/give View message series archive: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

Anger is a common thing to feel. While it is not necessarily wrong to feel angry, it has the potential to lead to problems in every area of life. In this message you'll see where anger comes from, what it means, and what God wants to do with it. Message Notes: https://go.aws/2LdNACz Give: https://northcrossmn.org/give View message series archive: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

This is a season that has forced us to reevaluate our time, our purpose, and our focus. Clarity on those topics begins with clarity on our relationship with God. This weekend we're going to see how God pulled back the curtain and allowed us to see a glimpse of who He is. There are lessons to be learned even while wandering. Message notes & small group questions: https://go.aws/3fe3Dye To view our series archive, go to https://northcrossmn.org/messages.

Seasons of wandering can leave you wondering how your basic needs will be met. In this message you'll see what it means (and what it doesn’t mean) that God will provide. Connection Card: https://bit.ly/3b3yMSn Wandering Part 2 message notes and discussion questions: https://go.aws/2T2QVc8 See all of our message series: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

Have you found yourself waiting for things to get back to normal? It's natural that we'd feel that way. The hard part is that we don't know when normal will get here. It can feel a little bit as if we're just wandering and waiting in quarantine. But here's the thing: This season is filled with opportunities for us to grow. That's what this new series is all about. We might feel as if we're wandering, but we're certainly not lost. For message notes, discussion questions, and more content head to https://northcrossmn.org/messages.

To some degree, we all tend to judge people by outward appearances. Unfortunately, this often leads to putting people into categories and leads away from really knowing them. In this message you'll see Peter learn an important lesson about people - a lesson that may provide a new way for you to view the people around you. For message notes, small group questions, and more content, head to northcrossmn.org/messages.

Whether you pray regularly or hardly ever, there is a kind of bold prayer that God loves to hear. What would happen if you prayed it every day this week? For sermon notes, small group questions, and more content, head to northcrossmn.org/messages.

Your life has been given tremendous purpose and amazing opportunity. Sometimes you just have to Be Bold. For message notes, small group discussion questions, and more content, head to northcrossmn.org/messages/be-bold.

What should you do when it feels like your life is stuck in an indefinite holding pattern? While it is good to be comforted, it is also good to be bold. A look at the life of the apostle Peter reveals how to navigate life when everything feels stuck. For message notes, small group discussion questions, and more content head to northcrossmn.org/messages.