North Way Sermons

All relationships can be tough to navigate at some time throughout our lives. We become frustrated and annoyed with people and began to pick things out in them that we want to change. We know what will “fix” them, but in reality, we are unable to change them. We focus on how to fix others instead of ourselves. Jesus points this out in Matthew 7:5 saying, “Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?” If we want to navigate healthy and fulfilling relationships full of love and peace, we must focus on beam removal than speck fixing and aim our life to walk humbly with our God.

When you think of the spiritual disciplines, generosity might not be the first to come to mind. However, it is as equally as important as the others. Generosity is not primarily for the good the church can do with your gifts, but rather how it will re-posture you for the good you will do with your life. Generosity frees, heals, and unleashes us.

Our mission here at North Way Christian Community is to lead people to know, experience, and follow Jesus. When we do those things, we encounter God. However, each of us naturally prefers one over the other two. You might love mission trips and evangelism, so you prefer the follow circle. There is also one that we don’t prefer. But without all three…know, experience, and follow…our mission is incomplete and ineffective. The longer we stay in our preferred circle alone, the more divided our church becomes. When we are willing to know Jesus, seek to experience Him, and follow Him and what He calls us to do, we will encounter God.

We all have roadblocks in our path that keep us from fully stepping into the life that God has for us. Some of us are aware of our roadblocks and we avoid them. Or sometimes they are blind spots and sneak up on us. In this sermon, Pastor Brad Beggs talks about worship roadblocks. Worship isn’t about what we like, but who we love. If we are willing to put aside our certain preferences, circumstances, past experiences, and feelings toward worship, God will pull us close to Him. When God speaks to us, worship will remind us of who we are, why we are here, and that we are not alone.

The life of a Christian was never promised to be an easy one. Would you be willing to suffer ridicule and hate? With today’s cancel culture, we are afraid to share our faith with others. We are afraid to stand up for what the bible teaches. If we are obedient, open our hearts, and start searching for supernatural opportunities, God will equip us with the clarity we need to break through the fear of sharing His word with others.

There are different freedoms throughout the seasons of life. There are those freedoms that release us from an obligation and freedoms that open us to new possibilities. There is also the most important freedom that only comes from the heart of the Heavenly Father. It’s the freedom we have in Christ through the Holy Spirit. Within this, we can experience freedom from condemnation, freedom in confession, and freedom to communion. God wants to be with us and when we let Him into our hearts, He transforms us.

As we begin as new year, do you ever find yourself asking, who is God calling me to be or where is He leading me to go? These are great questions to ask because we are all blind in some areas of our life. We need guidance. We need oil in our souls. Jesus’ presence is the oil that we desperately need. Not only do we seek answers to these questions as individuals, but also as a church. Who is God calling us as a church?

In this sermon, we discuss our vision for our church and what that looks like for our community. We must continue to exercise our faith and bring the vessels to life that carry the presence of Jesus into our world.

The start of a new year can be loud. We are consumed with different commercials and ads about new year’s resolutions. There are so many voices competing for our attention. We feel like we need to please everyone. We then become anxious and overwhelmed by the pressure to do it all. How do you know what matters most? What are you truly seeking?

In this sermon, we learn that we must seek first the kingdom of God and welcome His reign in every area of our lives.

Does your faith have a whole in it? Does your faith go beyond the walls of the church? Sometimes we isolate ourselves in our own Christian bubble. We try to escape from the world. But this is not what we are called to do. Each of us are called to live a life on mission for God with compassion and love. We are God's plan to spread His good news and live out our faith publicly. Everyone has their own unique gifts and talents that can be used to point people toward Jesus. In this sermon, we learn more about the importance of living a life on mission and our part in God's plan.

It would be nice to snap your fingers and have all your questions answered. You would feel so free without any doubts and curiosities.

Do you ever wish your questions and doubts about God would be answered? Do you ever wish God, Himself, could snap His fingers and take away all your struggles? Unfortunately, it isn't always that easy. The Christian life requires perseverance and determination, like running a race.

In this sermon, we learn the importance of running together towards Jesus and the power of community.