Keystone North Church

“How are the relationships in your life?

If you were to do an honest evaluation, are your relationships rooted in love and unity, or are they filled with strife? Many of our relationship struggles stem from a warped understanding of what they should be. If we’re not careful about what we allow into our hearts and minds, we risk being influenced by the world’s flawed views of relationships. Today, God wants to renew your mind of what He desires for your relationships!

"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind". Romans 12:2

If we look to what Jesus says in John 17, we begin to see the picture God gives us to model in our connections with others. This picture is full of love, unity, and humility. Our love for one another is a testament to the world because it reveals the heart of God. This doesn't mean we will never disagree, but we must not allow our disagreements to create division. Division not only impacts our relationships but ultimately, its affects our witness to the world. As followers and imitators of Christ, unity can flourish even in the midst of disagreement.

This starts with humility!

#ThisIsTheGospel #LetTheWindBlow #SermonSunday #Faith #Gospel #Christianity #Church #Hope #Prayer #Abide #HolySpirit #GiftsoftheSpirit #Community #Bible #TheWordofGod #Relationships”

“Have you ever faced a broken relationship? If you’re human, the answer is likely yes.

Whether you're navigating current struggles or reflecting on past wounds, painful relationships can deeply affect us if we don’t seek guidance from the Lord.

The Bible offers wisdom on how to manage relational conflicts. While tension is often inevitable among us, we can learn to handle these situations with a biblical perspective that encourages growth and healing. The story of Jacob in Genesis 32 is an example. Jacob’s relationship with his brother Esau was marred by conflict from the start, leading to bitterness and jealousy that festered over many years. When God called Jacob to leave, the brothers were separated for 20 years. When God called him to return, Jacob was filled with anxiety, fearing that Esau harbored hatred and a desire for revenge. However, the reality was far different from Jacob's assumptions. His past experiences had clouded his judgment, allowing fear to dictate his thoughts and feelings.

You choose how your past affects your future! When you invite the Lord to transform your perspective, He speaks truth and love into your life, reshaping the narratives you’ve been believing about yourself and others.

Stay committed to bringing your burdens to the Lord. Allow Him to work on your heart and reveal areas in need of healing so you can love yourself and others more fully.

#ThisIsTheGospel #LetTheWindBlow #SermonSunday #Faith #Gospel #Christianity #Church #Hope #Prayer #Abide #HolySpirit #GiftsoftheSpirit #Community #Bible #TheWordofGod #Relationships”

"THE PEOPLE OF GOD NEED TO BE CONSUMED WITH THE WORD OF GOD !!

God has graciously given us His Word to equip and guide us in our journey here on earth. Many of our doubts, struggles, and questions stem from not fully engaging with Scripture for ourselves. The Bible is not merely an ancient text but is God-breathed, living, and active, meant to instruct us in how to live today.

As 2 Timothy 3:14-16 reminds us: “But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you have learned it and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.”

Isn’t it incredible that the Word of God trains us in righteousness? As we grow in righteousness, our lives become a testimony of His nature, potentially opening doors for others to experience His saving grace. When we live in close communion with the Lord, His nature will shine through us, drawing others to His redeeming love.

Engage with His Word—He wants to speak to you!

#ThisIsTheGospel #LetTheWindBlow #SermonSunday #Faith #Gospel #Christianity #Church #Hope #Prayer #Abide #HolySpirit #GiftsoftheSpirit #Community #Bible #TheWordofGod"

"God has not left you empty-handed!

After Jesus died, rose again, and ascended into heaven, God poured out His Spirit on all who believed. His Spirit is meant to equip and empower us to carry the gospel and live on mission. Each of us has a unique mission, and God provides us with various gifts through the Holy Spirit who dwells within us.

Gifts of the Spirit include:

-Words of Wisdom

-Words of Knowledge

-Faith

-Healing

-Working of miracles

-Prophecy

-Distinguishing between spirits

-Tongues

-Interpretation of tongues

These gifts are not intended to divide the church body or be ranked by importance or spiritual maturity. Rather, they are to be exercised in love and demonstrate God's power, not our own.

In 1 Corinthians 14, the apostle Paul instructs us to pursue love and earnestly desire the gifts of the Spirit. We encourage you to seek the Lord and ask Him to reveal the gift He wants to give you!

#ThisIsTheGospel #LetTheWindBlow #SermonSunday #Faith #Gospel #Christianity #Church #Hope #Prayer #Abide #HolySpirit #GiftsoftheSpirit #Community"

"WE ARE HERE TO BUILD THE KINGDOM, NOT JUST A CHURCH BUILDING!

Looking at the lives of Peter and John, and the early church as described in Acts, we see a clear message: the church isn't about a building; it's about belonging to a community of people who follow Jesus and seek His kingdom on earth.

To build the kingdom, we need to follow the guidance of the Holy Spirit, align with the teachings of Jesus, and seek the heart of the Father. The gospel teaches us that those who believe in Jesus become the dwelling place of the Holy Spirit.

So, ask yourself: Do you live as if you are the temple of the Holy Spirit?

Here are some practical steps to grow in your faith and embrace a kingdom-building mindset:

1. Give what you’ve got

2. Find hurting people and point them to Jesus

3. Do the thing that God would do

Pursue the Spirit and stay grounded in truth—it can change the world around you!

#ThisIsTheGospel #LetTheWindBlow #SermonSunday #Faith #Gospel #Christianity #Church #Hope #Prayer #Abide #HolySpirit #Community"

“Are you full of it? ...... Full of God’s love, peace, joy, patience, goodness, gentleness, kindness, faithfulness, and self-control?

To be full of the fruit of the Spirit takes sacrifice, surrender, and reliance on God alone. It takes surrender because the desires of the Spirit go against what our flesh desires. Galatians 5:19-21 gives us a list of the works of the flesh. This includes sexual immorality, jealousy, fits of anger, drunkenness, and more. When we don’t allow the Holy Spirit to lead us, we can become controlled by what our flesh desires.

The good news is that because of Jesus, we no longer have to live enslaved to our flesh. Yes, we still live in fleshly bodies on this side of eternity, but by the power of the Holy Spirit, we can overcome the temptations of sin. This is a continual process and work of the Spirit in our lives.

“We know that our old self was crucified with him in order that the body of sin might be brought to nothing, so that we would no longer be enslaved to sin. For one who has died has been set free from sin. Now if we have died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him” (Romans 6:6-8).

We live in a culture that is constantly trying to break down barriers of what it looks like to live in holiness. Lines are getting more and more blurred in the eyes of the world. As followers of Jesus, we need the fruits of the Spirit to deliver the message of truth to a lost and broken world.

Let God convict and lead you! His heart is to protect you and save you for something better 🙌

#ThisIsTheGospel #LetTheWindBlow #SermonSunday #Faith #Gospel #Christianity #Church #Hope #Prayer #Abide #Baptism #HolySpirit"

“Is your life lacking evidence of the power of God?

Not power in the sense that you’re a superhero or that life is easy, but real, biblical power from God. Power to overcome sin, power to preach the gospel, power to love your neighbor!

Jesus says in Acts: 1-8 'But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses.' The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of God that comes from the Father and allows us to know Jesus. (John 15:26)

Many Christians have the Holy Spirit living inside of them, but their heart and mind need to be renewed to this truth. They are unaware of their access to the Holy Spirit and that God desires to fill them afresh with His Spirit time and time again. It’s a gift from God meant to empower us to live and serve the Lord and others. You don’t have to jump through a bunch of hoops to receive the Holy Spirit and experience the power of God. In reality, all that is needed is a humble heart that earnestly desires to experience more of God.

If you find yourself in this humble state of asking the Lord to fill you afresh, you can pray something like this:

Lord, I desire to know more of You. I’m tired of living by my strength. I want to be empowered by Your Holy Spirit so that I can see Jesus more clearly, and that I can be a bold vessel that proclaims Your love and truth to the world around me. Thank you Lord for Your love and that the blood of Jesus washes me clean so that my body can now be a dwelling place for Your Holy Spirit to live inside. Fill me now I ask, in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Be blessed and be filled!

#ThisIsTheGospel #LetTheWindBlow #SermonSunday #Faith #Gospel #Christianity #Church #Hope #Prayer #Abide #Baptism #HolySpirit"

“DESPERATE TIMES CALL FOR DESPERATE PRAYER !!

How do you handle the season of waiting?

It can be easy to fall into a mentality of having to fix things ourselves and relying on our own strength through the trials and circumstances of life. To try and escape the situations we’re in, we can forget that the real need we have is to be DELIVERED by the living God who desires to free us. Freedom might not look like what we think it will or should, but if we rest in the Lord and His will, we will experience peace and strength to overcome.

The good news is that God can do the impossible whether we believe it or not & THE POWER OF PRAYER HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH YOU!! The power comes from the Lord and we now have access to relationship and nearness with Him because of Jesus Christ.

Lean into Him

Rest in Him

He is faithful and with you always!

‘Come to me all who are weary and heavy laden and I will give you rest’ Matthew 11:28

#ThisIsTheGospel #LetTheWindBlow #SermonSunday #Generosity #Giving #Faith #Gospel #Christianity #Church #Hope #Prayer #Abide"

“IT’S A NEW DAY!

Every day is an opportunity to experience the presence of God. The same Spirit that breathed on the church in Acts is the same Spirit that lives in you and can breathe upon your life.

‘Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you?’ (Corinthians 3:16)

What amazing news that God’s presence now rests INSIDE of YOU! With this truth, let’s begin to press more into these callings:

1. STAY

2. PRAY

3. OBEY

Abide in the Lord, be devoted to prayer, and obey the voice of the Holy Spirit!

There can be a temptation to believe the Lord doesn’t speak to you, but ask yourself this - ARE YOU LISTENING?

#ThisIsTheGospel #SermonSunday #Faith #Gospel #Christianity #Church #Hope #Prayer #Abide"

“There are over 2,000 references to money in the Bible!

In the church, money can be a touchy subject, but Jesus himself had a lot to say on the topic. As Christians, it may be easy to fall into a legalistic mindset regarding giving. If you find yourself giving out of routine or to check off a box, consider asking the Lord to reveal the motive in your heart. God calls us to give with a generous heart!

IT CAN’T BE GENEROUS GIVING IF IT DOESN’T REQUIRE SACRIFICE

IT CAN’T BE BIBLICAL GIVING IF IT DOESN’T REQUIRE FAITH

Generous giving with complete surrender to God is an opportunity to grow in your faith!

Jesus sees what you give and knows why you give. He says 'For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also’ (Matthew 6:21).

When we have a heart of generosity, we are not only willing to surrender our money, but also our time, talents, career, leadership, family, and everything the Lord gives us. It’s amazing to know that the kingdom of God is the one thing you can invest in that will never go void or bankrupt.

He is so faithful to provide everything we need!

#ThisIsTheGospel #SermonSunday #Generosity #Giving #Faith #Gospel #Christianity #Church #Hope"