Bethlehem Lakeville Weekly Podcast

In one way or another, everyone looks for purpose and meaning in their lives. Jesus addressed this longing by the way he designed his church to work, and he wants you to be in on it. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3geWL6b Serve on a team: https://bit.ly/2Tivreg Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give NorthCross Kids: https://northcrossmn.org/kids Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

Every mess has a story that goes along with it. But how you decide to navigate a mess will create a story of its own - a story that will remembered long after the mess is gone. A moment in the life of David shows what it looks like to live in the story beyond the mess. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3vSTXky Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give NorthCross Kids: https://northcrossmn.org/kids Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

Have you ever had a mess to clean up that was bigger than you expected? When we take time to really address the mess inside of us, it can feel impossible to fix. Thankfully you have Friend who enters your mess with you... but doesn't want to leave you there. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3c3RDPY Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give NorthCross Kids: https://northcrossmn.org/kids Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

When you look at all the problems that are in this world, you might be overwhelmed and think to yourself, "Where do I even start?" The best way to make the world a better place is by starting with what you see in the mirror. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/345Fqpm Connection Card: https://bit.ly/30d2G3l Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give NorthCross Kids: https://northcrossmn.org/kids Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

There are plenty of voices that will speak into your life. Some voices will offer guidance that can change your life's direction. Some voices can shape your idea of who you are. Every voice is worth considering for a moment, but only Jesus can give you words to live by. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3uMvEo0 Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give NorthCross Kids: https://northcrossmn.org/kids Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

Have you ever had expectations that were different than reality? Perhaps you recently experienced the surprise and disappointment that can come along with that. One thing that Jesus offers you in the midst of your disappointment is a different perspective on hardships. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3bfFxmq Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give NorthCross Kids: https://northcrossmn.org/kids Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

Is something keeping you from living more confidently? Confidence usually grows from what you can do and what others will validate. Jesus offers a different kind of confidence that that is not limited by you or the people around you.

Everyone wants to feel as if they are important and their life matters. With Jesus, you have been given tremendous purpose… but to see it might require a different view. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3xfAv2J Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give NorthCross Kids: https://northcrossmn.org/kids Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

Over time, every culture develops its own values and creates a set of ideals that it considers normal. But the values that a culture drifts into will rarely, if ever, line up with God’s values. In this message you'll see what's fundamentally different when your values are aligned with God's values.

(Different Part 1) Following Jesus doesn’t change the fact that you still sin, but it does lead you to a different way of addressing your guilt. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/2Rogc2w Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give NorthCross Kids: https://northcrossmn.org/kids Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

It's true that life is full of problems. But Jesus came to show that there's a life that is greater than this life. The solution that he provides doesn't just make your life better. His solution changes everything. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/2R0rQAh Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give NorthCross Kids: https://northcrossmn.org/kids Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

The idea of living under the rule of a king is not familiar for most people. And yet historically, when people lived under the rule of a good king, it was a great way to live. Message notes & discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3spVL2X Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give NorthCross Kids: https://northcrossmn.org/kids Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

No matter how independent you might be, there are several things that “shepherd” or influence your thoughts, feelings, and actions. The important thing is that you recognize who or what is shepherding you through this life. For part four of “Jesus Is…” we will look at the one Shepherd that is ultimately good. Message notes & discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3tIOgo1 Connection Card: https://bit.ly/30d2G3l Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give NorthCross Kids: https://northcrossmn.org/kids Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

Jesus Is… Part 3: Our Miracle Worker. Have you ever asked God to do a miracle in your life? Has he always come through the way you asked? Jesus has the power to do miracles and yet we've all experienced circumstances where we asked for a miracle that never actually happened. But there’s an important reason why you can still see Jesus as your miracle worker. Message notes & discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3voFD3i Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give NorthCross Kids: https://northcrossmn.org/kids Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

A good friend is someone who is always there for you, someone who is always trustworthy, and someone who always shares what you need to hear. A good friend is incredibly rare. But as it turns out, Jesus came to be that kind of friend for you. Message notes & discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3qfaOKM Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give NorthCross Kids: https://northcrossmn.org/kids Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

Jesus intentionally faced severe temptations, and there is a lot to learn in how he handled them. But the main purpose for this was not to give you an example for how to face your own temptations. Jesus is so much more than an example. He is your substitute. Message notes & discussion questions: https://bit.ly/30akDPL Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give NorthCross Kids: https://northcrossmn.org/kids Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

Unmet expectations are at the heart of every relational conflict, and this is especially true of the marriage relationship. When Jesus taught about marriage, he didn’t tell people to lower their expectations. He actually raised them. This weekend is the fourth and final part of “Marriage Goals.” Message notes & discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3dyMpxc Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give NorthCross Kids: https://northcrossmn.org/kids Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

When life gets busy, it’s easy to miss thinking through important questions like "Why am I here?" and "What is my purpose?" These are important questions to ask about marriage as well. Message notes & discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3s4og5J Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give NorthCross Kids: https://northcrossmn.org/kids Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

Statistics tell us that most marriages in America would be described as "unhappy." There are lots of reasons why a husband or wife might feel that way, but there's one particular reason that seems to surface over and over again. Message notes & discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3pVu40s Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give NorthCross Kids: https://northcrossmn.org/kids Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

We all want marriages that are happy and healthy. And yet, those types of relationship goals don’t happen by accident or because two people have high hopes. The real key to a great marriage goes far deeper than good intentions. It takes a deliberate plan and a strong foundation. The goal of this four-part series is to help you better understand the foundation and put together a plan. Message notes & discussion questions: https://bit.ly/2Mb4DJW Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give NorthCross Kids: https://northcrossmn.org/kids Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages