Bethlehem Lakeville Weekly Podcast

There are plenty of things in life you should try: new foods, new hobbies, maybe even a different haircut. But when it comes to the calling that God has for your life, he does want you to try. He wants you to train. In this message we will look at some specific areas of life where you should stop trying and start training. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3Hn8cWq Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

We all admire certain people for the leadership they've provided in our lives or even in the world. What we may not think about enough is that we all have been given opportunities to lead and influence others. Leadership is a privilege. It's also a responsibility. This weekend we're going to see what Paul shared with Timothy about what it takes to be a great leader. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3UZLo52 Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

To say that God loves the world is simple enough to say. But when you think about your own life and the specific things you’ve done, you might have your doubts if God could love a person like you. In this message we will look at why God’s grace is indeed for people like you. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/41M2SUH Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

Have you ever had questions about God? How about questions about life after death? It's natural to have some questions. This weekend we're going to discover that Easter (and what Jesus did on Easter) provides the answers that you've been looking for. Join us this weekend as we celebrate Jesus' victory over sin and death. Message notes and discussion questions: http://bit.ly/40QJBRS Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

After Jesus was wrongly arrested, there was an opportunity for the public to have him pardoned and released. But instead of releasing Jesus, they chose a murderer named Barabbas. In this message we will see how the motives that led them to release a murderer are eerily similar to the motives we find in our own hearts today. Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

Every culture has things that the people value and count as important. What about the Kingdom of God? What do the people in His Kingdom value? And how does that look in their lives? This weekend we're going to explore those questions as we see Jesus teach his disciples about what it means to be great. Message notes and discussion questions: http://bit.ly/4390vgb Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

It is difficult to see God in a world that is darkened by evil. That's one reason why thousands of years ago, God provided a temple that people could point to as his dwelling place. But today his temple looks different. This weekend we will discover what people should look at if they want to see the presence of God in this world. Message notes and discussion questions: http://bit.ly/3ZdkXsL Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

Have you ever been disappointed with God? We all have certain ideas about how life should go. When things don't go the way we were hoping, it's easy to get upset with God. After all, he's the one in charge. This weekend we're going address that tension and what it really means that Jesus is King. Message notes and discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3Juift8 Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

The Kingdom of God Part 1: God is Here If you look through the New Testament, you will see "the kingdom of God" mentioned about 100 times. To have a full picture of the person and work of Jesus, you need to know what this kingdom is and what it means to be part of it. Message notes and discussion questions: http://bit.ly/3IZLofC Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

Jonah Part 4: Pity Party It's easy to make life all about ME and what I think and what I want. As we close out the book of Jonah, God is going to teach Jonah and us a lesson about the bigger picture. God has a good plan even when we're not getting what we want. Message notes and discussion questions: http://bit.ly/3mnZZtH Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

We all have the desire to do something significant with our lives, to make a difference. Well, no matter who you are or what you do, God has a tremendous call on your life. In part 3 of Jonah, we're going to discover that call and learn what it means for our lives. Message notes and discussion questions: http://bit.ly/3ZfvmEU Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

No one enjoys thinking about the wrong things they've done or the bad decisions they've made. But sometimes, that's exactly what we need. This weekend we're going to see how God gave Jonah an uncomfortable "time out" and we're going to learn that God's grace can sometimes be experienced through the discomfort he allows. Message notes and discussion questions: http://bit.ly/3KbFrhU Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

Have you ever worried that you might miss God’s purpose for your life? Jonah did not miss God’s purpose by accident. He intentionally ran away from what God wanted him to do. In part one of this new series, we will see how God goes out of his way to win back runaways. Message notes and discussion questions: http://bit.ly/3DTvhP1 Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

What's the most important thing in your life? That's a question that every person should ask. Your answer to the question will affect every aspect of your life. This weekend we're going to see how the Apostle Paul answered that question and what his answer meant for him and what it means for us. Message notes and discussion questions: http://bit.ly/3jzuZWn Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

Everyone knows what physical exhaustion feels like, but not everyone is aware that exhaustion comes in other forms too. Exhaustion can make you feel unmotivated, directionless, or even cynical. It makes you more susceptible to temptation and more prone to regrets. This weekend we will talk about what’s really making you tired, and we will see what God does to give us rest. Message notes and discussion questions: http://bit.ly/3Ylaiwr Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

Done With That Part 4: Prayer Over Priorities As you look back at the last month, did you find time to pray regularly, or did you make prayer a last resort? It is all too easy to let the priorities of daily life crowd out your time for prayer. This message looks at why and how to elevate prayer above all your other priorities. Message notes and discussion questions: http://bit.ly/3D2LkcO Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

I know something about you: You have been hurt by something someone has said or done to you. This is a life experience that all of us have in common. Did you know that the thing that makes the biggest difference is the way that we respond to that hurt? This weekend we're going to explore why you should choose forgiveness over revenge. Message notes and discussion questions: http://bit.ly/3IRApXj Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

Some behaviors that come naturally are not healthy or helpful. This weekend we will begin a new series that shows where God calls you to abandon something old so that he can start something new. Message notes and discussion questions: http://bit.ly/3vOKaNS Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages

What should you do when feelings of doubt begin to override your faith? In this message you will see why feelings can’t always be trusted, and you will learn how to develop a faith that informs your feelings. Message notes and discussion questions: http://bit.ly/3Z3gMRu Give a one-time or recurring gift: https://northcrossmn.org/give Find other recent messages: https://northcrossmn.org/messages