North City Church is a church focused on loving our neighbors in the way of Jesus.
In this message, Isaac Wheeler invites us to rediscover Jesus as not just Savior, but Teacher—the kind of teacher who shapes how we live every day, not just what we believe about eternity.Drawing from personal stories, cultural insight, and Jesus' invitation in Matthew 11 and 16, Isaac explores what it means to apprentice under Jesus. He contrasts modern ideas of education and independence with the deeply relational and practical teaching style of Jesus—a teacher for everyone, for our real lives, and one who transforms us through practice.Whether you're weary, curious, or simply hungry to grow, this message calls us to take Jesus seriously as our rabbi and guide—and to let his words shape us into people of love, rest, and generosity.Key Themes:What it means to apprentice under JesusJesus as the ultimate teacher—human and divineSpiritual formation as hands-on learningFollowing Jesus as an invitation open to allThe connection between desire and transformationGrace, effort, and the power of practiceNotable Quotes:Reflection Questions:Who has been a teacher that shaped your life, and how?What does it mean for you to see Jesus as your teacher today?What do you want Jesus to do for you?Scripture References:Matthew 11:28–30Matthew 16:24Luke 18:35–43 (Jesus and the blind man)Speaker: Isaac WheelerSeries: North City Church Values – Jesus Leads Us to Apprentice HimHost: JD Larson“The Christian life doesn't happen by accident—it happens by apprenticing under Jesus.”“Grace is not opposed to effort; it's opposed to earning.” —Dallas Willard“Jesus' teaching isn't an escape from reality—it's a better way to live in it.”
In this episode, Christian Ann Larson—therapist, pastor, and co-leader of North City Church—teaches on what it means to live with a conscious dependence on the Holy Spirit. She explores how our daily habits, routines, and relationships reveal what (or who) we truly depend on—and invites us to reimagine dependence as something holy, not weak.Through stories, humor, and reflection on John 14, Christian Ann helps us see that dependence on the Spirit brings peace of mind and heart, not restriction. Drawing from her experience as both a therapist and follower of Jesus, she contrasts cultural ideals of independence with the interdependence modeled by the Trinity itself—Father, Son, and Spirit.You'll also hear a few funny moments (including one involving getting lost in northern Wisconsin without Google Maps!) and guided reflection questions to help you pause and notice the Spirit's presence in your own life.Key Themes:Rethinking dependence vs. independenceJesus' promise of the Holy Spirit (John 14)The Spirit as Advocate, Comforter, and GuidePractical ways to create space for the Spirit's voiceInterdependence as the design of God's peoplePeace as a sign of being led by the SpiritReflection Questions:What or who do you find yourself depending on most these days?How might those dependencies be shaping your sense of peace?Where can you create space to listen to the Spirit this week?Scripture Reference: John 14:15–27 (NLT)
In this teaching, Pastor JD unpacks one of our core values as a community: Jesus leads us to the table.Throughout the Gospels, Jesus is constantly eating with others—at a meal, going to a meal, or coming from a meal. These table gatherings weren't just social moments; they were places of healing, forgiveness, teaching, and belonging. Jesus took what people expected to experience in the temple and brought it to ordinary tables, transforming them into sacred spaces.At North City, we believe the same is true today. Around tables—whether at Brunch Church, Dinner Church, microchurches, or in our homes—we experience God's presence, welcome the stranger, and live out the priesthood of all believers.✨ Key Themes in This Teaching: • Why meals were central to Jesus' ministry • How the early church carried this forward in homes and community tables • What it means for us to be a “table church” today • The call to hospitality—turning strangers into neighbors and friends • Living as co-creators with Jesus in everyday spaces
Pastor JD finishes up our short spring series titled, Rhythms of Grace.May 18, 2025
Isaac Wheeler continues our spring series titled, Rhythms of Grace, by sharing a meaningful practice he uses in his life.May 11, 2025
North City has started a new series called Rhythms Of Grace - to better help equip our community and others as we head toward our summer dinner church gatherings.April 27, 2025
We continue our Lent Series in reflecting on art by Scott Erickson, and scripture - to Easter Sunday!April 20, 2025
We continue our Lent Series that is centered around scripture and art - leading us to Easter Sunday.April 13, 2025
We continue our Lent Series that is centered around scripture and art - leading us to Easter Sunday.March 30, 2025
Isaac Wheeler continues our Lent "visio-divina" journey to Easter Sunday - reflecting on art by Scott Erickson, and the reading of scripture.March 23, 2025
This year, North City Church is participating in Lent through a reflective process called "Visio-Divina" - - It is a contemplative practice involving image, prayer, and scripture. This is week 1 in our journey together as a community. Each week an image created by "Scott The Painter" (Scott Erickson) will be displayed, and a scripture read to guide in discussion and aid us in our journey of reflection towards the cross.March 9, 2025
Isaac Wheeler continues our Sermon On The Mount series in Matthew's gospel.February 9, 2025
Pastor JD picks back up where we left off before Advent - continuing in our study on The Sermon On The Mount. Matthew 6:25-34. January 26, 2025
Pastor JD Larson continues with our Sermon On The Mount series. January 12, 2025
Alison Haupt continues our Advent Series: Heaven On Earth. December 22, 2024
Isaac Wheeler continues our Advent Series: Heaven On Earth. December 15, 2024
Pastor JD kicks off our advent series, Heaven On Earth, by sharing about what Hope means this advent season. December 8, 2024
The Wheeler's and Pastor JD help lead a special Sunday teaching us all about communion. November 24, 2024
Pastor JD continues our Sermon On The Mount series, by sharing the deeper connection and meaning that Jesus has and is saying about The Law. November 17, 2024
Pastor JD and CA tag-team to share a timely Sermon On The Mount reflection. Sunday November 10, 2024
Pastor JD continues our sermon series by sharing how Jesus talked about "salt & light". October 27, 2024
JD Larson October 20, 2024
Isaac Wheeler continues the Sermon On The Mount series sharing from Matthew "...blessed are those who hunger and thirst..." October 13, 2024
September 29, 2024
Pastor JD Larson kicks off a new series - Sermon On The Mount. Instead of starting at the beginning of the text... we kick off this series in the middle, with The Lord's Prayer - focusing / reflecting / and interacting with The Lord's Prayer. September 15, 2024
Our friends from UP-Rock Church came to North City to share their church experience with us - Hip-Hop Worship & Teaching. This is just the teaching from that Sunday Evening August 25, 2024
Pastor JD Larson shares the parable of the treasure in a field. August 18, 2024
Dan Berkiel continues our summer of parables sharing the story of the sowing seeds. August 11, 2024
Joshua Haupt shares the parable of the persistent widow. August 4, 2024
Isaac Wheeler continues the Parables with the story of the wedding feast. July 14, 2024
Pastor CA continues our "Parables" series sharing from Matthew 13. June 16, 2024
Pastor JD continues in week two of "Parables" - by creatively retelling the story of the pharisee and the tax collector. June 9, 2024
Pastor JD kicks off our summer series "Parables" - with the parable of the lost sheep. June 2, 2024
Kara closes up our series "Stories of New Life" - by leading our community through an intentional prayer practice. May 19, 2024
Pastor CA continues our "Stories of New Life" series by sharing on this Mother's Day from the story of Esther. May 12, 2024
Pastor JD continues our series "New Life". Sunday May 5, 2024
Teaching from Sunday April 28, 2024 - in the series New Life.
Pastor JD continues our new New Life series. April 14, 2024
Pastor JD kicks off our new series "New Life". April 7, 2024
Pastor JD wraps up our 1 Corinthians Series as we celebrate Easter! March 31, 2024
Heather Douglas continues our 1 Corinthians series - sharing from 1 Corinthians 13. March 24, 2024
Pastor JD continues our series on 1 Corinthians chapter 11. March 17, 2024
Kara continues our 1 Corinthians series diving into 1 Corinthians 8. March 10, 2024
Pastor JD continues our walk through 1 Corinthians. March 3, 2024
This Sunday, Pastor JD breaks apart the different meanings/uses for the word translated as “judgement” written in 1 Corinthians 2. February 18, 2024
Pastors Christian Ann and JD tag-team to introduce our new Brunch Teaching Series: 1 Corinthians February 4, 2024
We paused our usual Sunday morning teaching time, to have a moment to share words, and stories of encouragment from our community. January 28, 2024
Pastor JD introduces 1 Corinthians as our next Brunch Teaching Series. January 14, 2024
Pastor JD Larson kicks off the year, by leading our community through a "Hello, Goodbye!" practice. January 7, 2024
Christmas Eve brunch at North City Church. December 24, 2023
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