Message: “And Those Scattered Preached the Word” from Don Parsons

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Don Parsons examines the book of Hebrews to speak about faith which moves us to action–and he shares with North Park how believers from Ukraine have been used by God to preach the gospel, even as refugees. We are encouraged to fix our eyes on Jesus, setting the right priorities, depending completely on God, and having bold faith and perseverance.

Message: “Abiding with Christ” from Phil Severn

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A message from the series “The Lord\’s Prayer.” In John 15, Jesus tells His disciples to abide in Him. This instruction comes with the promises that if we abide in Christ, then like a branch on a vine, we will bear much fruit, and we will be pruned so that we can bear even more. As we conclude our sermon series on the Lord’s prayer, we are encouraged to use the Lord’s prayer not as a ritual, but as a means of spending time with God.

Message: “How to Pray… Pray for Protection” from Phil Severn

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A message from the series “The Lord’s Prayer.” When Jesus’ disciples asked Him how they should pray, He taught them with a model prayer. In this prayer, Jesus said that we should pray, “and do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.” (Matthew 6:13) In today’s message, Pastor Phil teaches about the kinds of temptations we will often face and how to resist in the time of temptation. And when we recognize that we have failed and given into temptation, we have confidence in Jesus Christ that we can come immediately before the throne of grace and ask forgiveness.

Message: “How to Pray… Praying for Pardon” from John Nixon

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A message from the series “The Lord’s Prayer.” Jesus instructed us to pray our heavenly Father would forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. In today’s message, Pastor John explores 5 major questions about forgiveness. We forgive because we have been forgiven.

Message: “How to Pray… Pray for Provision” from John Nixon

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A message from the series “The Lord\’s Prayer.” Jesus taught us to pray to the Father for our daily bread. In this prayer, we can see that we are dependent on God for all that we need–and that we can be content with having just enough to meet our needs. In today’s message, Pastor John teaches that when we pray, we are meant to surrender our desires and to trust God.

Message: “How to Pray… Pray the Father’s Will” from Phil Severn

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A message from the series “The Lord\’s Prayer.” Jesus instructed us in our prayers to ask that God’s kingdom would come and His will would be done. In today’s message, Pastor Phil examines the meanings of God’s kingdom–His sovereign rule over all things, His Lordship over the lives of believers, and the promised physical kingdom that God will establish on earth; the meanings of God’s will, both of decree and desire; and the ways we can live in accordance with these prayers.

Message: “Family Talk” from John Nixon

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A message from the series “The Lord’s Prayer.” When Jesus taught the disciples how to pray, He began with the words, “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your Name.” From this beginning, we can learn about our relationship with God. In today’s message, Pastor John teaches that these words remind us how we are part of God’s family, that we are invited to an intimate relationship with God, that our God is sovereign King, and that remembering Who God is changes our priorities in prayer.

Message: “How to Pray: Have a Plan” from Phil Severn

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A message from the series “The Lord\’s Prayer.” When Jesus instructed the disciples on how to pray, He not only gave them a model prayer, but also instructed them in the way that they should pray. In today’s message, Pastor Phil explore Jesus’ instructions, and encourages us to pray with the right motives, to pray in a way that brings your focus and attention to the Lord, and to pray with God in mind.

Message: “At just the right time, Jesus will return” from Phil Severn

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A message from the series “At Just the Right Time.” In 1 Thessalonians 4, we read the encouraging promise that one day, Jesus will return, and all who have fallen asleep in Christ will live again. In today’s message, Pastor Phil explores the promises of Christ’s return, and reminds us that we should live with a sense of expectation.

Message: “At just the right time, Jesus died” from Larry High

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A message from the series “At Just the Right Time.” In today’s message, Larry High reminds us of the gospel truth that once we were enemies of God in our sin, but that Jesus died to reconcile us to God, and through faith in Him, we have eternal life. And we may have assurance of our salvation, because that salvation is dependent on the person who has atoned for our sins, Jesus Christ.

Message: “At just the right time, Jesus was born” from Phil Severn

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A message from the series “At Just the Right Time.” Jesus’ birth was at just the right time theologically, religiously, culturally, politically. In today’s message, Pastor Phil reminds us that God’s timing is best–and that when the set time had fully come, God sent His Son.

Message: “The Blank Page” from John Nixon

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A message from the series “At Just the Right Time.” After the book of Malachi, there are 400 years where the nation of Israel does not hear from God. But at just the right time, Jesus the Messiah was born in Bethlehem. In today’s message, Pastor John explores the time period leading up to the advent of Jesus.

Message: “The Sun Will Rise” from Phil Severn

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A message from the series “Return to Me: A Series on Malachi.” The Israelites were crying out that God was allowing injustice to go unpunished. God promised he would come with righteousness. As we wrap up the series, we revisited the theme, Return to Me. God invites the Israelites to return to him and restore their relationship.

Message: “A Scroll of Remembrance” from Phil Severn

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A message from the series “Return to Me: A Series on Malachi.” In Malachi 3:13-18, God confronts Israel over their attitude of reciprocity. They were disobedient and yet they expected God to bless them and destroy the nations. Thankfully, in the midst of the nation, there was a faithful remnant, God’s treasured possession which he promised to save. God’s response to the faithful and the unfaithful should cause us to examine our hearts and evaluate how we view God and how we respond to him.

Message: “God Cares About Your Money” from Phil Severn

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A message from the series “Return to Me: A Series on Malachi.” In the book of Malachi, God tells the nation of Israel that they are robbing Him by withholding their tithes and offerings. In today’s message, Pastor Phil explores what the Bible has to say about our finances, and shows us how giving is an act of obedience which reveals the condition of our heart, and which brings spiritual blessing.

Message: “Be Careful What You Ask For” from John Nixon

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A message from the series “Return to Me: A Series on Malachi.” In the book of Malachi, we can see that the people of Israel were questioning God’s justice. God’s answer is that He will bring justice–“But who can endure the day of his coming?” (Malachi 3:2) There is a going to be a day of judgement for everyone. In today’s message, Pastor John encourages us each to ask the question, am I ready for that day?

Message: “You Gave Love a Bad Name” from Phil Severn

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A message from the series “Return to Me: A Series on Malachi.” In Malachi 2, God confronts the men of Israel for their sin of unfaithfulness towards their wives. God is a witness in the marriage covenant between husband and wife, and he demands that husbands protect and love their wives for life. But for any broken relationship, God offers forgiveness and healing in Jesus Christ.

Message: “Don’t bring God your leftovers” from Phil Severn

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A message from the series “Return to Me: A Series on Malachi.” In Malachi 1:6-2:9, God confronts Israel over their sacrifices. Instead of bringing their best animals, they brought lame and diseased animals. Instead of giving God their best, they gave him their leftovers. Which leads us to ask the question, are we giving God our leftovers?

Message: “Do You Love Me?” from Phil Severn

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A message from the series “Return to Me: A Series on Malachi.” In Malachi 1:1-5, God declares his love for the nation of Israel as seen through his election of the nation. His sovereign choice and love brings us encouragement in the midst of difficult life situations.

Message: “The Kingdom Is a Treasure” from Andy Doane

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A message from the series “The Kingdom of Heaven Is Like: Parables in Matthew 13.” In Matthew 13, we read how Jesus compared the kingdom of heaven to treasure buried in field, or to a pearl of great price, for which men are willing to sell everything they own. In today’s message, Andy Doane teaches how these parables show that following Jesus will cost us everything–and that the kingdom of heaven is a treasure beyond compare.