New Life Church - Cupertino: Recent Episodes
Chris Hoch
Welcome to the weekly audio podcast for New Life Church in Cupertino, CA. Our mission is to help people take a next step to follow Jesus. Our desire is that this podcast would help & encourage you take a step toward following Jesus. Visit us at nlnc.org.
"What is the Church?" The natural progression of life is decline. If we don't pay attention to our own spiritual lives or our life together as a church, we know things will naturally move in the wrong direction, towards decline or falling apart. In that context, it's important to remember that "Church" is not our buildings, or our worship services, but people of Jesus. The church is people, called out by the Holy Spirit, assembled together to be the body of Jesus in the world. The church is also a political institution under the leadership of Jesus, owing our allegiance to Jesus. So we are called to be politically active in Jesus' kingdom, acting to advance the kingdom of God. What kind of actions does Jesus want us to take? What's his agenda for us?
Jesus makes his agenda clear in the Great Commandment, the Sermon on the Mount, and The Great Commission. This is the constitution and bylaws of Jesus's kingdom, emphasizing active engagement, representing Jesus in the world in our physical selves, and guiding others to embrace Jesus's life as a blueprint. That's what makes being a Christian so compelling - because Jesus teaches us how to live in this life-giving relationship with God and each other. Living as Jesus's people in the world leads us to loving actions in every aspect of our lives, and love is what fuels our behavior as citizens of God's kingdom. So ask God to make you a better lover - especially of the people close around you every day.
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." (Proverbs 3:5-6) Click here for last week's message from Pastor Robert on moving from Fear to Faith - the transformative power of an encounter with the resurrected Christ. Pastor Robert spoke about the Significance of Relational Knowledge, that true wisdom does not come from our own limited perspective, but from a humble, relational knowledge of God. In the Proverbs 3 passage two different Hebrew words are used for knowledge and understanding: the word "bînâ" in Hebrew refers to the ability to distinguish, analyze, and understand intellectually. This is an important aspect of wisdom, but it is not the whole picture. Yet the word "yāda" speaks of a deeper, relational knowing - a meaningful engagement with the divine that goes beyond mere information processing. As theologian Miroslav Volf describes it, "Yāda is not just knowing about God, but knowing God." In John 20 we witness the disciples' response to the resurrection of Jesus. Initially, they were gripped by fear, huddled behind locked doors, uncertain and anxious. But then, the risen Christ appeared to them, and everything changed. The disciples experience a leap from bînâ to yāda, which signifies a profound, relational, and experiential knowing, a deeper layer of understanding that goes beyond mere facts. We can know God not just as a concept, but as a living reality. It's the difference between knowing about someone and truly knowing them—having a relationship that is rich, dynamic, and transformative. Consider a compass: It can guide you based on logical direction, but without feeling—without understanding the terrain, weather, and your emotional state during the journey—you may lose your way. Or imagine being in a rocky dessert where you are challenged to make it to a life-saving oasis, but you have to decide between A) the best map to use on your own, with all kinds of very precise data on it, or B) a local guide going with you who knows the terrain inside out, as he has walked it countless times. What would you choose? Reflection questions: 1) In what ways has fear or doubt impacted your faith, and how can viewing these challenges as invitations to go deeper "transform your perspective?" 2) What is a current doubt or fear that you can share with a person you trust?
Hope during Advent is living between what is and what will be.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/advent-hope.
When obstacles come, remember to follow & depend on God.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/farewell-message.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/FarewellObstacles
Christians follow Jesus, not just admire Him.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/christians-politics5.
Message adapted from North Point Ministries.
Christians treat all people as God's constituents.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/christians-politics4.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/ChristiansPolitics4
Message adapted from North Point Ministries.
Christians have a different motivation than politicians.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/christians-politics3.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/ChristiansPolitics3
Message adapted from North Point Ministries.
Christians have a different call to action than politicians.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/christians-politics2.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/ChristiansPolitics2
Message adapted from North Point Ministries.
Christians have a different posture, tone, and approach to winning than politicians.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/christians-politics1.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/ChristiansPolitics1
Message adapted from North Point Ministries.
When life looks irreversible, our God is a God of reversals.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/divine-coincidence4.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/DivineCoincidenceWeek4
Series adapted from BibleProject, Dr. Tony Evans, and North Point Ministries.
When opportunities and timing collide, follow the One who orchestrates both.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/divine-coincidence3.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/DivineCoincidenceWeek3
Series adapted from BibleProject, Dr. Tony Evans, and North Point Ministries.
When such a time comes, God wants to use us for a bigger purpose.
When God gives you a bigger perspective, He can help you sacrifice for others.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/divine-coincidence2.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/DivineCoincidenceWeek2
Series adapted from BibleProject, Dr. Tony Evans, and North Point Ministries.
When God seems absent, His invisible hand is still at work.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/divine-coincidence1.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/DivineCoincidenceWeek1
Series adapted from BibleProject, Dr. Tony Evans, and North Point Ministries.
Following King Jesus means submitting to His authority.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/ducks-row4.
Series adapted from North Point Community Church.
Our reactions and integrity reflect our confidence or lack of confidence in God.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/ducks-row3.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/DucksRow3
Series adapted from North Point Community Church.
Doing the right thing even when it costs us provides an opportunity for God to work.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/ducks-row2.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/DucksRow2
Series adapted from North Point Community Church.
Our reactions are opportunities to show others how God will react to them.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/ducks-row1.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/DucksRow1
Series adapted from North Point Community Church.
Healthy souls are concerned about what God is concerned about.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/soul-care8.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/SoulCareNLNC8
Series adapted from North Point Ministries, Mariners Church, and Inland Hills Church.
Healthy souls require creating margin.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/soul-care7.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/SoulCareNLNC7
Series adapted from North Point Ministries and Inland Hills Church.
Caring for our souls means we can bring our anxiety to God.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/soul-care6.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/SoulCareNLNC6
Series adapted from North Point Ministries and Inland Hills Church.
Soul care moves us toward community.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/soul-care5.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/SoulCareNLNC5
Series adapted from North Point Ministries and Inland Hills Church.
Dwelling on Scripture can provide an opportunity for soul care.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/soul-care4.
Series adapted from North Point Community Church and Inland Hills Church.
Reading the Bible is an invitation to find what our souls need.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/soul-care3.
Series adapted from North Point Community Church and Inland Hills Church.
Soul care is not an individual endeavor. Soul care is a reminder to trust God.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/soul-care2.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/SoulCareNLNC2
Message adapted from Clay Scroggins and North Point Ministries.
Soul exhaustion can be reversed when we are accepted before we achieve.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/soul-care1.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/SoulCareNLNC1
Series adapted from North Point Community Church and Inland Hills Church.
The Bible is a mirror that can lead to transformation, but it requires a response.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/the-bible6.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/BibleGrownupsWeek6
Series adapted from North Point Community Church, Inland Hills Church, and BibleProject.
The Bible can be understood & lived out through careful study & an open heart.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/the-bible5.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/BibleGrownupsWeek5
Series adapted from North Point Community Church, Inland Hills Church, and BibleProject.
The story of the Bible can intersect and transform our story.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/the-bible4.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/BibleGrownupsWeek4
Series adapted from North Point Community Church, Inland Hills Church, and BibleProject.
The Old Testament chronicles the story of human rebellion and God preparing the world for our Savior.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/the-bible3.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/BibleGrownupsWeek3
Series adapted from North Point Community Church, Inland Hills Church, and BibleProject.
In the beginning, we are introduced to a God who gives dignity and value to all people.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/the-bible2.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/BibleGrownupsWeek2
Series adapted from North Point Community Church and Inland Hills Church.
We can face an overwhelming world because we have an overcoming Savior.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/the-bible1.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/BibleGrownupsWeek1
Series adapted from North Point Community Church and Inland Hills Church.
We can face an overwhelming world because we have an overcoming Savior.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/easter2022.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/Easter2022NLNC
Message adapted from North Point Community Church.
Jesus welcomes our doubts, questions, and deconstruction.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/lessons-lent6.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/LentLessons5
Message adapted from North Point Community Church.
Jesus stands with the oppressed and offers salvation to the oppressor.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/lessons-lent5.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/LentLessons5
Message adapted from Inland Hills Church.
Following Jesus is moving from a passive consumer to an engaged contributor.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/lessons-lent4.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/LentLessons4
Message adapted from North Point Ministries & Inland Hills Church.
We need to share our humanity for others.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/lessons-lent3.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/LentLessons3
Message adapted from North Point Ministries.
We can think differently and love unconditionally.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/lessons-lent2.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/LentLessons2
Message adapted from North Point Ministries.
Jesus is a better King than we are.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/lessons-lent1.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/LentLessons1
Message adapted from North Point Ministries.
God's mission is still our priority because people are God's priority.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/the-hits5.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/TheHits5
Message adapted from North Point Ministries.
Following is asking for boldness and looking for opportunities to share Jesus.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/the-hits4.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/TheHits4
Message adapted from North Point Ministries.
Community is essential, has to be intentional, and will be inconvenient.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/the-hits3.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/TheHits3
Message adapted from North Point Ministries.
Grace is God working even when we don't see Him.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/the-hits2.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/TheHits2
Message adapted from North Point Ministries.
Faith is best secured to actual promises, not possible outcomes.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/the-hits1.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/TheHits1
Message adapted from North Point Ministries.
Jesus stepped into our world to bring hope in spite of the circumstances.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/christmas-2021.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/DisruptedHope
Message adapted from North Point Community Church and BibleProject.
Jesus becomes good news when we aren't distracted from being good news for others.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/good-christmas3.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/GoodChristmas3
Series adapted from North Point Community Church.
Jesus becomes good news when we recognize we're not that good.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/good-christmas2.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/GoodChristmas2
Series adapted from North Point Community Church.
Jesus is good news for the unrighteous, but threatening news for the self-righteous.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/good-christmas1.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/GoodChristmas1
Series adapted from North Point Community Church.
Praying like Jesus means seeing God, others, and the world accurately.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/grownup-prayers4.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/GrownUpPrayers4
Series adapted from North Point Community Church.
Prayer is following Jesus rather than ourselves or our temptations.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/grownup-prayers3.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/GrownUpPrayers3
Series adapted from North Point Community Church.
Prayer should lead us to depend on and surrender to God.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/grownup-prayers2.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/GrownUpPrayers2
Series adapted from North Point Community Church.
The purpose of prayer is to align or realign ourselves with God's agenda.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/grownup-prayers1.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/GrownUpPrayers1
Series adapted from North Point Community Church.
I will help others by sharing boulders, not carrying backpacks.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/connecting-people4.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/ConnectingPeople4
Series adapted from North Point Community Church & Echo.Church.
I will take the first step to go to the other person.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/connecting-people3.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/ConnectingPeople3
Series adapted from North Point Community Church & Echo.Church.
I will take the long walk to the other person for peace.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/connecting-people2.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/ConnectingPeople2
Series adapted from North Point Community Church & Echo.Church.
I will pay back good for evil.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/connecting-people1.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/ConnectingPeople1
Series adapted from North Point Community Church & Echo.Church.
I will do what love requires of me.
QUESTION #5 - What does love require of me?
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/better-fewer-more-6.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/betterfewermore6
Series adapted from North Point Community Church.
I will make the wise decision in light of my past experiences, current circumstances, and future hopes and dreams.
QUESTION #4 - What is the wise thing to do?
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/better-fewer-more-5.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/betterfewermore5
Series adapted from North Point Community Church.
I will pay attention to the tension in my conscience.
QUESTION #3 - Is there a tension that deserves my attention?
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/better-fewer-more-4.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/betterfewermore4
Series adapted from North Point Community Church.
I will choose the story I’ll be proud to tell.
I will choose the story that intersects God’s story.
QUESTION #2 - What story do I want to tell?
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/better-fewer-more-3.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/betterfewermore3
Series adapted from North Point Community Church.
I will tell myself the truth to help me make better decisions that impact me and other people.
QUESTION #1 - Am I being honest with myself?
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/better-fewer-more-2.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/betterfewermore2
Series adapted from North Point Community Church.
To make good decisions, we have to ask the question, answer honestly, and act accordingly.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/better-fewer-more-1.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/betterfewermore1
Series adapted from North Point Community Church.
We start processing these past 18 months by
1 Looking to God
2 Acknowledging the impact
3 Moving forward
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/community-gathering.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/NLNCGathering2021
When we are concerned about who God is concerned about, sin will break our hearts.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/checkup.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/Checkup2021
To learn the lessons from this pandemic, we need to pause & reflect.
LESSON #1 - We need community.
LESSON #2 - The world has changed, so must we.
LESSON #3 - God is still present, concerned, and loving.
LESSON #4 - Loving people like Jesus is still our mission.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/lessons-we-learned.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/LessonsLearnedPandemic
Trusting Jesus in any risky situation is the safest place to be.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/risky-business4.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/RiskyBusinessWeek4
Series adapted from North Point Ministries.
Each risky step helps us trust Jesus more.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/risky-business3.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/RiskyBusinessWeek3
Series adapted from North Point Ministries.
Jesus will be right there when you need Him most.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/risky-business2.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/RiskyBusinessWeek2
Series adapted from Decatur City Church.
When you risk nothing, you lose everything.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/risky-business1.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/RiskyBusinessWeek1
Series adapted from Decatur City Church.
When you use your freedom to serve others, you’re not far from the Kingdom of God.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/youre-not-far8.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/YoureNotFar8
Series adapted from North Point Community Church.
When your circumstances collide with your faith, you’re not far from the Kingdom of God.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/youre-not-far7.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/YoureNotFar7
Series adapted from North Point Community Church.
When you leverage your resources for others, you’re not far from the Kingdom of God.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/youre-not-far6.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/YoureNotFar5
Series adapted from North Point Community Church.
When you let go of your traditions, you’re not far from the Kingdom of God.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/youre-not-far5.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/YoureNotFar5
Series adapted from North Point Community Church.
When you answer Jesus' call to be a fisher of people and an agent of heaven, you’re not far from the Kingdom of God.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/youre-not-far4.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/YoureNotFar4
Series adapted from North Point Community Church.
When you admit you need help, you’re not far from the Kingdom of God.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/youre-not-far3.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/YoureNotFar3
Series adapted from North Point Community Church.
When Jesus disrupts you, you’re not far from the Kingdom of God.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/youre-not-far2.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/YoureNotFar2
Series adapted from North Point Community Church.
When you surrender your way to God’s way, you’re not far from the Kingdom of God.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/youre-not-far1.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/YoureNotFar1
Series adapted from North Point Community Church.
I will limit my own freedom to bring others to Jesus.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/relationships-online5.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/RelationshipsOnline5
Series adapted from Buckhead Church.
I will only allow the One who made me, owns me, and bought me to label me.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/relationships-online4.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/RelationshipsOnline4
Series adapted from Buckhead Church.
I will treat you with respect whether I'm with you or not.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/relationships-online3.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/RelationshipsOnline3
Series adapted from Buckhead Church.
I will do all I can do to keep peace with all people.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/relationships-online2.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/RelationshipsOnline2
Series adapted from Buckhead Church.
I will treat every person as someone Jesus died for because they are and He did.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/relationships-online1.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/RelationshipsOnline1
Series adapted from Buckhead Church.
Jesus is also... alive!
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/easter-2021.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/Easter2021NLNC
Message adapted from North Point Community Church.
Jesus is also a demonstration of love.
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Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/jesus-also-7.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/JesusAlsoWeek7
Series adapted from North Point Community Church and from previous series with our church.
Jesus is also a reminder of our priority.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/jesus-also-6.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/JesusAlsoWeek6
Series adapted from North Point Community Church and from previous series with our church.
Jesus is also a reminder of our priority.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/jesus-also-5.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/JesusAlsoWeek5
Series adapted from North Point Community Church and from previous series with our church.
Jesus is also trustworthy.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/jesus-also-4.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/JesusAlsoWeek4
Series adapted from North Point Community Church, Ridge Church, and from previous series with our church.
Jesus is also a sign pointing to God.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/jesus-also-3.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/JesusAlsoWeek3
Series adapted from North Point Community Church, Ridge Church, and from previous series with our church.
Jesus is also human.
Jesus is being named and revealed as the Christ, and Jesus is also sharing in our humanity. As the Christ, Jesus received the identity as the Son of God. In our baptism, we receive our identity as a child of God.
We do not go in the wilderness alone. We go in the footsteps of Jesus, we go as God’s beloved child, and we go with the presence of the Holy Spirit.
In his wilderness time, Jesus is being prepared for God’s work as Christ. In our wilderness experiences, we are being prepared for God’s work as followers of Christ.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/jesus-also-2.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/JesusAlsoWeek2
Series adapted from North Point Community Church, Ridge Church, and from previous series with our church.
Jesus is also a bridge to people.
Jesus didn’t invite her to the temple. He met her at the well. We should connect with people in the natural rhythms of their lives. We need to connect with people who are far from God.
Jesus followers break down barriers and set aside their preferences to meet people where they are rather than expecting them to come to us.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/jesus-also-1.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/JesusAlsoWeek1
Series adapted from North Point Community Church, Ridge Church, and from previous series with our church.
To experience God, we start with the habit of loving & serving people.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/habits2-action.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/Habits2Action
Series adapted from North Point Community Church, The Church at Rancho Bernardo, and from previous series with our church.
To see God in our circumstances, we start with rhythms acknowledging God.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/habits2-circumstances.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/Habits2Circumstances
Series adapted from North Point Community Church, The Church at Rancho Bernardo, and from previous series with our church.
To discover our identity, we start with rhythms involving God and our resources.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/habits2-rhythms.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/Habits2Rhythms
Series adapted from North Point Community Church, The Church at Rancho Bernardo, and from previous series with our church.
To engage in community, we start with the habit of being with people searching for Jesus.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/habits2-being-with.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/Habits2BeingWith
Series adapted from North Point Community Church and from previous series with our church.
To obey God, we start with the habit of engaging with the teachings of Jesus.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/habits2-obedience.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/Habits2Obedience
Series adapted from North Point Community Church and from previous series with our church.
You are doing a great work, so you can't...
The light of Jesus will never be overpowered by anything we face.
Watch the Christmas service at https://nlnc.org/messages/2021-hindsight.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/2021Hindsight
Message adapted from North Point Community Church and a message from our church last year.
If you've ever wondered about life, consider the wonder of Christmas.
The light of Jesus will never be overpowered by anything we face.
Watch the Christmas service at https://nlnc.org/messages/christmas-wonder.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/WonderChristmas
Thanks to North Point Partners for much of the resources and ideas for this series.
We should be good news that others hope is true.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/wonder-good-news.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/WonderGoodNews
Thanks to North Point Community Church for much of the resources and ideas for this series.
If you look past, stop short of, or take your eyes off of Jesus, you may miss God.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/wonder-not-reference.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/WonderNotReference
Thanks to North Point Community Church for much of the resources and ideas for this series.
God showed up on our side of the frame to be our point of reference.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/wonder-reference.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/WonderReference
Thanks to North Point Community Church for much of the resources and ideas for this series.
It's not enough to feel gratitude. We have to express it.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/i-owe-who.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/IOweWho
Series adapted from North Point Community Church.
Until God changes this, He will use this.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/now-what-now.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/NowWhatNow
Series adapted from North Point Community Church.
Remaining in God's love frees us to love difficult people.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/now-what-love.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/NowWhatLove
Series adapted from North Point Community Church.
Remaining in Jesus will help us know what to do next.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/now-what-remain.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/NowWhatRemain
Series adapted from North Point Community Church.
Leaning on Jesus instead of things won't give us certainty in this life, but it is the better option.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/now-what-source.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/NowWhatSource
Series adapted from North Point Community Church.
Being certain of things beyond Jesus can cause problems.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/now-what-certainty.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/NowWhatCertainty
Series adapted from North Point Community Church.
Following Jesus offers both an explanation and a solution for pain and suffering.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/prepared-suffering.
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Series adapted from North Point Community Church.
We take the Bible seriously because we take Jesus and His eyewitnesses seriously.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/prepared-eyewitnesses.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/PreparedPart2
Series adapted from North Point Community Church.
Our answer for hope and why we follow Jesus is based in His resurrection.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/prepared-hope.
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Series adapted from North Point Community Church.
When your story connects to God's story, it leads to a greater story.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/be-rich-love.
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Thanks to Sam Collier for sharing this message and North Point Ministries for allowing us to partner with them in this campaign!
When we are served, we discover our identity. When we serve, we find our purpose.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/be-rich-serve.
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Thanks to Danielle Strickland for sharing this message and North Point Ministries for allowing us to partner with them in this campaign!
When we cling to stuff now, we face embarrassment later. When we give to others, we reflect Jesus now.
Give it away before what you’re holding is spoiling.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/be-rich-give.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/BeRich2020Give
Thanks to North Point Ministries for allowing us to partner with them in this campaign to love our community!
Leaders unite us with their voice and presence.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/chats-president-4.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/ChatsPresidentUnite
Message adapted from North Point Community Church.
Leaders refuse to trade what we need in the future for what we want now.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/chats-president-3.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/ChatsPresidentFuture
Message adapted from North Point Community Church.
Everyone wants to follow leaders with moral authority not just positional authority.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/chats-president-2.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/ChatsPresidentMoral
Message adapted from North Point Community Church.
Everyone is accountable for the management of their temporary influence.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/chats-president-1.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/ChatsPresidentInfluence
Message adapted from North Point Community Church.
Accept everyone just as Jesus has accepted everyone.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/for-everyone-still-6.
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Message adapted from North Point Community Church.
Everyone looks for loopholes, but loving everyone removes the loopholes.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/for-everyone-still-5.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/ForEveryoneStillWeek5
Resources from North Point Community Church, N.T. Wright, and Joseph Coleson contributed to this message.
Everyone is accountable for their response to authority.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/for-everyone-still-4.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/ForEveryoneStillWeek4
Resources from North Point Community Church, N.T. Wright, and Joseph Coleson contributed to this message.
Everyone has gifts and a role to play.
Gifts Assessment at http://nlnc.org/gifts
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/for-everyone-still-3.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/ForEveryoneStillWeek3
Everyone's lives can be transformed by renewing our minds.
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/for-everyone-still-2.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/ForEveryoneStillWeek2
Message adapted from North Point Community Church & N.T. Wright.
The Good News is for everyone ...still if we bring it1
Watch the full service at https://nlnc.org/messages/for-everyone-still-1.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/ForEveryoneStillWeek1
We need to transition from using power for ourselves to using power for others.
Watch the full service at nlnc.org/messages/the-transition-power.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/TheTransitionJune28
Jesus followers must make the transition from comfort to discomfort.
This online service included music, and a great interview with Foster the Bay. Watch at nlnc.org/messages/the-transition-discomfort.
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Our response to this transition can lead to healing for our neighbors and our country.
This online service included music, prayers, and a few surprises at the end. Watch at nlnc.org/messages/the-transition-neighbor.
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Message adapted from North Point Community Church.
God, would you show me who I should think about differently?
This online service included various prayers, music, and an interview with a Stanford physician. Watch at nlnc.org/messages/the-transition-racism.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/TheTransitionJune7
Message adapted from North Point Community Church.
Our response to this transition will reflect something about Jesus.
1 We sacrifice our freedom so that others have freedom.
2 We sacrifice our freedom out of love for others.
3 We can follow Jesus to a place where our faith in God overwhelms our fear.
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Comfort others with the comfort you have received.
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Message adapted from North Point Community Church.
Believe that God is at work in you to mature you.
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Message adapted from North Point Community Church.
Trust that God can restore what seems broken.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/InTheMeantime4
Message adapted from North Point Community Church.
Learn the secret of contentment: Christ in us; empowering us.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/InTheMeantime3
Message adapted from North Point Community Church.
Receive this season as an opportunity with a purpose and a promise.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/InTheMeantimeWeek2
Message adapted from North Point Community Church.
This new normal includes God being present, concerned, and loving.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/InTheMeantime1
Message adapted from North Point Community Church and The Church at Rancho Bernardo.
What do you do when there's nothing you can do? In many ways, we all feel this way right now. So what do we do in the meantime when we are far from ideal with no good options? Join us at nlnc.online.church starting Sunday, April 19 at 10:30am for the discussion.
The invitation on Easter is to allow the resurrection of Jesus to reframe our lives.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/EasterOnline2020
Message adapted from North Point Community Church.
Jesus offers hope not just to be relieved of suffering, but hope to endure through suffering.
Series adapted from The Foundry and North Point Community Church.
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Jesus wants to be your life, not just a moment of life.
Series adapted from The Foundry and North Point Community Church.
Death does not hold the final word. Jesus does.
Series adapted from The Foundry and North Point Community Church.
Bible App Notes bit.ly/LentTalkingPoints5
We must not let anyone or anything divide us.
Series adapted from The Foundry and North Point Community Church.
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