A message from the series “Men and Women: God’s Design for the Church, the Home, and the World.” In Ephesians 5, as the Bible tells us to submit to one another out of reverence for Christ, wives are told to submit themselves to their husbands, “as to the Lord.” In today’s message, Pastor John shows how for both husbands and wives, our own hopes, dreams and desires can become expectations that we demand from our spouse. But our Biblical pattern is to think of our spouse’s needs above our own. As we consider the wife’s call to Biblical submission, we are reminded that Christ humbled himself and became obedient, even to the point of dying on the cross (Philippians 2:5-8).

A message from the series “Men and Women: God’s Design for the Church, the Home, and the World.” In Ephesians 5, as the Bible tells us to submit to one another out of reverence for Christ, husbands are told to love their wives, “just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.” In this message on the husband’s call to loving leadership, Pastor Phil studies what men are called to do: to love their wives, serve their wives, to lead, and not to hate. Pastor Phil encourages us that in order to have a great marriage, it doesn’t start with God changing your spouse, it starts with God changing you.

A message from the series “Men and Women: God’s Design for the Church, the Home, and the World.” In the creation account and the story of the fall in Genesis 2 and 3, we see indications of God’s design for men and women, and how we can fail to live according to that design. As we study the story of Adam and Eve, we are reminded that salvation for mankind has come through Jesus Christ.

A message from the series “Men and Women: God’s Design for the Church, the Home, and the World.” In the first sermon in our series on the role of men and women in the church, Pastor Phil studies the account of the creation of man and woman in Genesis 1. All persons are created in the image of God, and are equal in value.

A message from the series “1 Timothy: God’s Design for the Church.” In his first recorded letter to Timothy, Paul urges Timothy, “first of all,” that prayers would be made for all people. In today’s message, Larry High studies the importance of prayer, the necessity of praying for all people–including being mindful to pray for the salvation of our nation’s leaders–and how prayer should be our response to God’s will.

A message from the series “The Women of Christmas.” In the book of Joshua, we read how two spies were sent into Jericho, and when men of the city came to find them, they were hidden by a prostitute named Rahab, and then given help in their escape. This account shows us Rahab’s faith in the power of God, and it also shows us God’s love for Rahab, whose household is saved when God delivers Jericho into the hands of the Israelites.

In today’s message, as we finish our study of the women found in the genealogy of Jesus, Pastor Phil teaches that God can use anyone regardless of their background, their status, or their past; that God sees us; and that we can trust God.

A message from the series “The Women of Christmas.” The history of Ruth and Naomi is recorded in scripture in the book of Ruth. In summary, when Naomi lost her husband and her sons, she was left feeling empty, with none to provide for her and no one to carry on her family’s legacy. But her daughter-in-law, Ruth, chose to stay with her–and God arranged for Ruth to encounter her kinsman-redeemer, Boaz, who showed Ruth and Naomi great kindness. And in time, Boaz married Ruth, and they had a son named Obed, who would be the grandfather of King David, and one of many in the genealogy of Jesus.

In today’s message, Pastor John shares how this story reveals God’s providence, and how God often shows kindness to us through the kindness of others.

A message from the series “The Women of Christmas.” In today’s message, Pastor Phil studies the question of why Mary was chosen to be the mother of Jesus, and shows how Mary responded to the news. Mary’s response provides an example to us: we should also respond in faith to the good news of the gospel!

A message from the series “The Women of Christmas.” As we explore the histories of the women listed in the genealogy of Jesus Christ, as recorded in Matthew 1, we take note of the inclusion of Bathsheba. In today’s message, Pastor Phil explores the story of David’s sin of adultery and murder in taking Uriah’s wife to be his own. Through God’s mercy, we see that David’s sin is forgiven, and that Bathsheba’s dignity is restored.

A message from the series “The Women of Christmas.” The account of Judah and Tamar in Genesis 38 is given the middle of the history of Joseph’s trials in Egypt. So, too, the inclusion of Tamar in Matthew’s genealogy of Jesus can read as a surprise to us. In today’s message, Pastor Phil studies the story of Tamar and Judah, and offers reasons for Tamar’s place in Genesis and in Matthew.

A message from the series “1 Timothy: God\’s Design for the Church.” 1 Timothy 1:15 says, “Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst.” In today’s message, Pastor Andy examines how the apostle Paul serves as a model of God’s mercy. If God can save Paul, then we shouldn’t despair of his power to save anyone.

A message from the series “1 Timothy: God’s Design for the Church.” In his first letter to Timothy, Paul takes time to discuss the value of the law. In today’s message, Pastor Phil studies what the Bible says about the value of the law for us as believers. We know that we are saved by grace, through faith, and not through the works of the law. But the law convicts us of our sin, and reminds us of our need for Jesus Christ our Savior.

A message from the series “1 Timothy: God’s Design for the Church.” When Paul the apostle bid farewell to the church of Ephesus, he warned them that false teachers would come to them. In 1 Timothy, we read of Paul’s command to Timothy to confront false teachers in Ephesus, so that believers would love “from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith” (1 Timothy 1:5). In today’s message, Pastor Phil introduces us to 1 Timothy, and reminds us to watch our lives, watch our doctrine and fight the battle well.

A message from the series “DNA: Who We Are.” In today’s message, Pastor Phil teaches that we need to be generous with our time, our talents and our treasures. We need to have open hands, willing to use everything we have for God’s purposes.

A message from the series “DNA: Who We Are.” At North Park Baptist Church, we are, and we aspire to be, a church that fulfills its mission to share the gospel with others so that they might be reconciled with God. In today’s message, Pastor Phil teaches us on 2 Corinthians 5:11-20, and our mission of reconciliation.

A message from the series “Individual Sermons.” In today’s message, David Stroup teaches about the peace we have in Christ which enables us to fulfill our mission to share the good news, with the knowledge that we have no reason to be afraid.

A message from the series “DNA: Who We Are.” At North Park Baptist Church, we are, and we aspire to be, a church that shows hospitality, carries one another’s burdens, and welcomes those who come through our doors–while we still hold on to the truth of scripture in love.

A message from the series “DNA: Who We Are.” At North Park Baptist Church, we are, and we aspire to be, a serving church, where we value others above ourselves. In today’s message, Pastor Phil studies our scriptural call to humility.

A message from the series “DNA: Who We Are.” At North Park Baptist Church, we are, and we aspire to be, a church that shares the Gospel with the world around, and that teaches others to obey everything which God has commanded. We call this instruction discipleship–and our aim is to be disciples who make disciples for the glory of God. In today’s message, Pastor John speaks to the importance of discipleship, and takes time to show the implications that discipleship has for marriage.

A message from the series “DNA: Who We Are.” At North Park Baptist Church, we are, and we aspire to be, a Biblical church, where the Bible stands in authority over us–and we do not stand in authority over the Bible. In today’s message, Pastor Phil shows how, in a Biblical church, the Scriptures will guide all of our beliefs and behaviors.