Bethlehem Lakeville Weekly Podcast

Jesus' first miracle was not what you would probably expect. He supplied more wine for a wedding that had run out. And yet, in this miracle there is a powerful lesson to be learned about God and the depths of his love for us. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3hX5o5z Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

Are there things about your family that are less than ideal? Have you been waiting for things to change so that you can be happy? This week we are going to discover how to find joy regardless of what season your family may be in. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3MotSTi Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

Discipline is an important part of family life, but we often forget that discipline isn’t just for kids. This weekend we will take a look at why and how to apply godly discipline to every generation. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3hnep7m Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

A family is made up of different people with different strengths and different personalities. Those differences can be good. They can also lead to conflict. This weekend we are going to learn how to do a better job of navigating conflict when it inevitably arises. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3JWbrmX Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

Let's be real. While being part of a family brings plenty of blessings, it can also bring plenty of conflict. This weekend we will highlight the most common source of conflict within families, and we will see how following Jesus can help you avoid potential conflicts in the future. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3GFZsYl Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

Family is a blessing, but family life is never easy. When we face those inevitable difficulties, we can be tempted to give up and just live with dysfunction. This is a message that is going to challenge you to do something else. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3gopBQX Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

Envy has an ugly way of stripping people of joy regardless of how much or little they have. Freedom from envy begins when we stop looking "around" and begin looking "up." This weekend we will see why envy is so dangerous, and how God replaces it with something new. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3IN3UpJ l Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

Greed is a difficult thing to let go of, but it’s something that you have to lose if you want to follow Jesus. This weekend we will see why greed is so incompatible with faith, and how God replaces it with something new. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3Ivmxyv Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

We live in a world that is struggling with how to navigate anger. This emotion that all of us have felt has the power to cause division, destroy relationships, and steal away our joy. This weekend we're going to learn why we feel anger and how to respond to it in a healthier way. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3GxdbBJ Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

There are many who will never be able to experience the joy and freedom God desires for them because they are carrying a heavy weight of guilt. This week we're going to see how you can break free from that weight because Jesus has made you new. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3t87mH2 Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

Have you ever struggled to make a change in your life? Whether it was an old habit that you couldn’t quit or a new habit that you couldn’t establish, change can be difficult for several reasons. In this message we’ll look at the spiritual foundation that allows God to do something new in you. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3eE2gJZ Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

You're invited to celebrate Christmas with NorthCross! Jesus came into this world as a light surrounded by darkness. But when everything is dark, light changes everything. Connection Card: https://bit.ly/30d2G3l Participate in our Christmas Offering for disaster relief: https://northcrossmn.org/give Learn more about NorthCross: https://northcrossmn.org

The Christmas story stretches what is believable: God became a human, a virgin gave birth, and angels sang to shepherds. Given enough time, there will be things in your own life story that can make you wonder if Jesus is for real. This week as we wrap up The Reason for the Season, you will learn how Jesus responded when John the Baptist had doubts of his own. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3GWQ17F Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

What's the best gift you've ever received? Many of the gifts we get are quickly forgotten, but there are a few that you never forget. At Christmas, the reason for the season is that we are celebrating the perfect gift. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3EOKwqI Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

Are you ready for Christmas? That's a question that you are going to hear at some point over the next few weeks. It's a good question to consider...but for reasons that are different than what you might think. This weekend we are going to discover what it really means to be ready for Christmas. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/32NgtBE Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

There are many things in life that will work against your intention to demonstrate godly generosity. In this final part of our series, we will look at one important step that will guarantee you generosity into the future. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/2ZwBQWQ Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

Thanksgiving is a natural time to think through all the things that you are thankful for. In today's message you'll see how to make thankfulness a choice regardless of the things you have.

We all have the desire to make a difference. Some of us aren't sure if or when we will have the opportunity. People who live the generous life see opportunities everywhere and understand that we all have tools at our disposal. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3CDMZ5w Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

Loving people is easy if it doesn't cost you much. But what do you do when showing love to someone would cost you more than you're comfortable with? Pastor Jon Enter is guiding us through the story of a woman named Esther who demonstrated a kind of love that could only come from God. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/30t4loL Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

The right motivation to live the generous life is not guilt or an inspirational sales pitch to give to a cause. It grows from something powerful that’s inside of you. Do you have what it takes to be generous? Watch the video: https://youtu.be/gDHZNc02L7o Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3mQLxIx Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages