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Work. God designed it to be necessary and good, but for many of us, it's complicated. It can be meaningful, fulfilling, and purposeful. It can also be incredibly frustrating, exhausting, and just plain hard. So why is that? In our new message series, Healthy Hustle, we'll explore what God's Word has to say about work & rest, the tension we feel between the two, and how Jesus is redeeming it all. Join us as we kick off this four-week series, discovering a better way to live and work.

We all have things we’d rather not talk about. The words we wish we hadn't said. The patterns we attempt to ignore. The parts of our lives we hope no one else notices. But maybe the way forward isn't pretending those things aren't there... but bringing them to light instead. This Sunday, we’ll look at what it means to honestly recognize our sin and step into the freedom God invites us into. It's not about being perfect; it's about being honest and letting Him meet us where we are.

Baptism is more than something we do to mark a box. It's a declaration, saying, "I'm all in for Jesus." It's a picture of death to an old life and birth into a new one. This Sunday, we'll take a look at this sacrament - where it came from, what it really means, and why we practice it the way we do. And then, we'll celebrate as several people take that public step of faith to identify with Jesus and His church.

Ever walked into a room and completely forgotten why you're there? We all do it. We forget the small things in life, and sometimes, we even forget the most important things. That's why we return to communion again and again. You're invited to the table this Sunday as we take a closer look at how this practice helps us remember Jesus' sacrifice, participate in His grace, and proclaim the hope we have in Him.

What if you’re more needed than you realize? As we wrap up our We Are series, we’ll discover what it means to be serving people. That's because following Jesus isn’t just about what we believe; it’s about how we live and how we show up for others. This week's text is a call to everyone to get in the game of serving. God has uniquely gifted you, and He invites you to serve faithfully, rely on His strength, and be part of what He’s doing in and through NorthPoint. Serving isn’t about filling a spot. It’s about living out who you already are in Christ.

Anyone who's gotten serious about Jesus has realized this: following Him changes things. It reshapes how we live, what we value, and even our relationships with others. It's not always easy or what the world would deem "safe." We're jumping into 1 Peter 4 today where we see how our identity in Christ leads to a new way of living. It's a way marked by purpose, responsibility, and hope. While following Jesus may cost us something now, it ultimately leads to the only life that can truly satisfy.

You can probably think of a time you were mistreated or wronged. How did you respond? Scripture makes it clear that mistreatment is real and we won't avoid it just because we follow of Jesus. The question is: what will we do with it? Dig into 1 Peter 3:13-22 with us and discover three ways that God calls us to respond when we've been wronged. We'll see why stepping out of a victim mindset and into our identity in Christ changes everything.

It sounds easy to talk about grace, but it's much harder to live it out, especially when people hurt, frustrate, or misunderstand us. This Sunday, we'll explore what it looks like to be a people of both grace and truth. See how that kind of life can actually change your relationships, responses, and how you move through this difficult world. Because grace & truth isn't just something we believe. It's how we live.

We all carry some big questions: Why is life so hard sometimes? Is there real hope in all the pain? It's true life is marked by both sorrow and celebration, but Easter shows us sorrow doesn't get the final word. Jesus' life, death, and resurrection speak directly to you, offering a hope and a life-changing perspective you won't find anywhere else. In fact, Easter is an invitation to step into the story - to join the parade, with Jesus leading the way. Come celebrate the moment that changed everything.

Holy Week, the most significant week in our faith, begins today. But how do we know that what we celebrate each Easter is actually true? How do we know Jesus rose from the grave? This Sunday, we'll explore the evidence behind the resurrection. From eyewitness accounts to the empty tomb, we'll see why it's so much more than just a story, more than history - it's deeply personal and changes everything.