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www.northmaincog.org/online The Influence of a Godly Mom (2 Timothy 1:5; 3:14-17) Yearly Theme: “Faithfulness Is…” Series Title: ““Respectable” Sins” May 11th, 2025 Follow along on the Bible App: http://bible.com/events/49428843

www.northmaincog.org/online Selfishness (2 Timothy 3:1-5) Yearly Theme: “Faithfulness Is…” Series Title: ““Respectable” Sins” May 4th, 2025 Follow along on the Bible App: http://bible.com/events/49428824

www.northmaincog.org/online Waiting in Jerusalem (Acts 1:1-8) Yearly Theme: “Faithfulness Is…” Series Title: “Trust the Plan” April 27th, 2025 Follow along on the Bible App: http://bible.com/events/49413788

www.northmaincog.org/online He’s Alive! (John 20:11-18) Yearly Theme: “Faithfulness Is…” Series Title: “Trust the Plan” April 20th, 2025 Follow along on the Bible App: http://bible.com/events/49413777

www.northmaincog.org/online Arrival in Jerusalem (John 12:12-19) Yearly Theme: “Faithfulness Is…” Series Title: “Trust the Plan” April 13th, 2025 Follow along on the Bible App: http://bible.com/events/49413776

www.northmaincog.org/online A Wee Little Man (Luke 19:1-10) Yearly Theme: “Faithfulness Is…” Series Title: “Final Approach” March 30th, 2025 Follow along on the Bible App: http://bible.com/events/49390575

www.northmaincog.org/online The Blind See (Luke 18:35-43) Yearly Theme: “Faithfulness Is…” Series Title: “Final Approach” March 23rd, 2025 Follow along on the Bible App: http://bible.com/events/49390571

www.northmaincog.org/online Jesus Prepares the Disciples for his Death (Luke 18:31-34) Yearly Theme: “Faithfulness Is…” Series Title: “Final Approach” March 16th, 2025 Follow along on the Bible App: http://bible.com/events/49390567

www.northmaincog.org/online The Final Straw (John 11:45-57) Yearly Theme: “Faithfulness Is…” Series Title: “Final Approach” March 9th, 2025 Follow along on the Bible App: http://bible.com/events/49390566

www.northmaincog.org/online Putting An End To Gossip (James 1:19-21; 4:11-12) Yearly Theme: “Faithfulness Is…” Series Title: “Gossip: Destroyer of Trust February 23rd, 2025 Follow along on the Bible App: http://bible.com/events/49373261

www.northmaincog.org/online Responding To Gossip (Psalm 140) Yearly Theme: “Faithfulness Is…” Series Title: “Gossip: Destroyer of Trust February 16th, 2025 Follow along on the Bible App: http://bible.com/events/49373248

www.northmaincog.org/online Resisting Gossip (Ephesians 4:21-32) Yearly Theme: “Faithfulness Is…” Series Title: “Gossip: Destroyer of Trust February 9th, 2025 Follow along on the Bible App: http://bible.com/events/49373234

www.northmaincog.org/online Recognizing Gossip (Proverbs 18:8, 26:22) Yearly Theme: “Faithfulness Is…” Series Title: “Gossip: Destroyer of Trust February 2nd, 2025 Follow along on the Bible App: http://bible.com/events/49373230

www.northmaincog.org/online David Trusts GOD (1 Samuel 17:32-51) Yearly Theme: “Faithfulness Is…” Series Title: “Trust: Faith’s Home” January 26th, 2025 Follow along on the Bible App: http://bible.com/events/49373227

www.northmaincog.org/online Abraham Trusts GOD (Genesis 22:1-19; Hebrews 11:17-19) Yearly Theme: “Faithfulness Is…” Series Title: “Trust: Faith’s Home” January 19th, 2025 Follow along on the Bible App: http://bible.com/events/49373219

www.northmaincog.org/online Noah Trusts GOD (Genesis 6:5-22) Yearly Theme: “Faithfulness Is…” Series Title: “Trust: Faith’s Home” January 12th, 2025 Follow along on the Bible App: http://bible.com/events/49373218

01/05/2025 11:00:00 www.northmaincog.org/online The Fruit of Faithfulness (Galatians 5:22-23; Hebrews 11:1) Yearly Theme: “Faithfulness Is…” Series Title: “Trust: Faith’s Home” January 5th, 2025 Follow along on the Bible App: https://bible.com/events/49363462

www.northmaincog.org/online Press On (Philippians 3:12-21) Yearly Theme: “Goodness is… the Great I AM” December 29th, 2024 Follow along in the Bible App: http://bible.com/events/49363459 In the Bible, there is a long history of people who, rather than forgetting what was behind them, focused on the past events of their lives and, in so doing, found themselves worse off than if they had just pressed on toward God's high calling on their lives. As we come to the close of another year, it’s important that we do not live in the past but rather learn from it—build upon it—and press on to what lies ahead. As we read the passage of scripture that corresponds to today's message, we receive some helpful instruction from the apostle Paul about forgetting what is behind and pressing on to what is ahead. Follow along with me…

www.northmaincog.org/online Jesus (Luke 2:25-32) Yearly Theme: “Goodness is… the Great I AM” Series Title: “What Child is This” December 24th, 2024

www.northmaincog.org/online Joseph (Matthew 18:1-25) Yearly Theme: “Goodness is… the Great I AM” Series Title: “What Child is This” December 1st, 2024 Follow along in the Bible App: http://bible.com/events/49353878 Joseph’s story is anything but normal. It’s one of a kind; it’s unique; it’s quirky; it’s important. Of all the men mentioned in the Bible, the story of Joseph, though only briefly mentioned, is significant in light of the kind of man Joseph was. In the very few verses that mention him in the Gospels, we seem to get a glimpse of a kind and quiet man; unassuming and humble, while also strong and courageous. It’s hard not to imagine what Joseph was really like. Our minds are prone to fill in the blanks where Scripture remains silent about the stepfather of Jesus. However, there are some important points to his character that are illuminated in the verses we have surrounding the birth of Christ. Let’s take a closer look…

www.northmaincog.org/online One Day at a Time (John 10:1-10) Yearly Theme: “Goodness is… Glorious” Series Title: “Beyond the Noise” November 24th, 2024 Follow along in the Bible App: http://bible.com/events/49351180 As we close out our series on the spiritual disciplines of Solitude and Silence today, we must remember the importance of not drifting through life aimlessly, but rather living every day with purpose and meaning in the ebb and flow of spending time alone with GOD and living in community with others.

www.northmaincog.org/online Calling (1 Kings 19:11-21) Yearly Theme: “Goodness is… Glorious” Series Title: “Beyond the Noise” November 17th, 2024 Follow along in the Bible App: http://bible.com/events/49347488 So as we wind down this series over the next couple of weeks, we come full circle to Elijah’s story once again. If you remember where we started back in September; Elijah had just experienced one of the greatest victories over the pagan prophets of Baal in the Northern Kingdom and had over 400 of them put to death for their deception and treachery over the people of Israel. However, when Queen Jezebel heard that he had put her prophets to death, she was incensed and put a death warrant out for him. In fear for his life, Elijah, discouraged and seeking refuge, ran south into the wilderness by himself. All alone GOD met with him there. After feeding him and allowing him to rest, GOD sent Elijah further into the wilderness to Mount Sinai to wait on Him there. The following instructions that GOD give him is where we pick up the rest of the story…

www.northmaincog.org/online Guidance (1 Corinthians 2:1-16) Yearly Theme: “Goodness is… Glorious” Series Title: “Beyond the Noise” November 10th, 2024 Follow along in the Bible App: http://bible.com/events/49344168 As we learn the spiritual disciplines of spending time alone in solitude and silence, we begin to learn and discern the presence of GOD. We don’t necessarily learn this through feelings and emotions, but by discerning the reality of GOD’s presence as we quiet ourselves before Him and bring all that we are and all that He is into complete focus. Jon Bloom, in his book, Desiring God, writes, “God designed your emotions to be gauges, not guides. They’re meant to report to you, not dictate to you. The pattern of your emotions (not every caffeine-induced or sleep-deprived one!) will give you a reading on where your hope is because they are wired into what you believe and value – and how much.”

www.northmaincog.org/online The Presence (Jeremiah 29:10-14) Yearly Theme: “Goodness is… Glorious” Series Title: “Beyond the Noise” November 3rd, 2024 Follow along in the Bible App: http://bible.com/events/49340530 It’s not until we seek GOD with our whole heart and stand completely in His presence with what is true about ourselves, that we are able to encounter His utter and complete love for us. And this is what GOD truly desires for us to experience. Though a part of His nature is wrath and judgment because of sin, the overwhelming essence of His nature is love. Sadly, we avoid His presence because most of us feel unlovable. As a result, we stand on the outskirts of His Kingdom and His throne room, peering in from the outside, when all the while He is calling us to come inside and experience His abundance.

www.northmaincog.org/online The Mirror (Lamentations 3:22-33) Yearly Theme: “Goodness is… Glorious” Series Title: “Beyond the Noise” October 27th, 2024 Follow along in the Bible App: http://bible.com/events/49337174 When God makes us wait upon Him, it becomes a profound journey of self-reflection, compelling us to confront aspects of ourselves that may be unsettling or painful. This period of introspection, though challenging, holds the potential for significant personal growth and transformation. Throughout this process, God's compassion and love remain steadfast, guiding us with gentle patience toward a deeper understanding of ourselves and our purpose.

www.northmaincog.org/online Empty (Philippians 2:1-11) Yearly Theme: “Goodness is… Glorious” Series Title: “Beyond the Noise” October 20th, 2024 Follow along in the Bible App: http://bible.com/events/49333831 Being empty is a scary thing indeed. Who are we when we’re empty? What defines us when those things we use to fill the void in our lives keep leaving us unfulfilled and hollow? Am I my occupation? Am I my gender, race, or ethnicity? Who am I when all that seems to define me are the external things in life – the labels the world uses to describe me? Why do I keep striving and searching for the perfect situation or thing to make me happy? This emptiness, this God-shaped hole, can never truly be filled apart from surrendering to GOD in solitude and silence. It’s in these moments of time spent with GOD that this empty space is filled with that which is truly freeing and satisfying for the soul.

www.northmaincog.org/online Soul Rest (Matthew 18:1-4) Yearly Theme: “Goodness is… Glorious” Series Title: “Beyond the Noise” October 13th, 2024 Follow along in the Bible App: http://bible.com/events/49330654 As we continue our series about learning the spiritual disciplines of solitude and silence, we come to a passage in the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament. At the beginning of Matthew 18, Jesus is confronted by His disciples with the question of who is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven. Calling a little child to Himself as an example, Jesus told them that anyone who wanted to enter the Kingdom of Heaven must become as humble as a little child. “Childlike faith and trust in GOD is the key to true contentment and soul rest.”

www.northmaincog.org/online Burnout (Psalm 131:1-3; Ecclesiastes 1:1-18) Yearly Theme: “Goodness is… Glorious” Series Title: “Beyond the Noise” October 6th, 2024 Follow along in the Bible App: http://bible.com/events/49327304 As we continue our series today on Solitude and Silence, we need to address the importance of what it means to rest our minds. Just as our bodies need physical rest, our minds also need rest from all of the thoughts, dreams, pursuits, and busyness that consume them. In order to illustrate this, we come to a couple of passages that focus on the importance of being still and quieting our minds from relentless pursuits. King Solomon (King David’s son in the Old Testament) wrote a book from his own experience of having everything, including knowledge and wisdom, only to find those pursuits pointless. That’s not to say that wisdom and knowledge shouldn’t be gained in this life, however, if all of our days are spent in relentless pursuit of those things devoid of our pursuit of GOD then they are truly meaningless and drive us to exhaustion.

www.northmaincog.org/online Exhausted (Psalm 127:1-2) Yearly Theme: “Goodness is… Glorious” Series Title: “Beyond the Noise” September 29th, 2024 Follow along in the Bible App: http://bible.com/events/49323693 Physical Rest is necessary for a healthy mind and spirit, and this requires complete trust in God for our daily provision.

www.northmaincog.org/online Depleted (Matthew 11:28-30) Yearly Theme: “Goodness is… Glorious” Series Title: “Beyond the Noise” September 22nd, 2024 Follow along in the Bible App: http://bible.com/events/49320177 Overcoming either being tired or dangerously tired is tied directly to our willingness to find rest in GOD. Spending time alone with Him in solitude and silence is the best and most important way to recalibrate our body, mind, and soul. Join us this Sunday as we look at Jesus’ take on this in the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament.

www.northmaincog.org/online Resistance (Matthew 6:19-34) Yearly Theme: “Goodness is… Glorious” Series Title: “Beyond the Noise” September 15th, 2024 Follow along in the Bible App: http://bible.com/events/49317219 Solitude and silence with GOD can stoke our deepest fears. Though this seems counterintuitive, being alone with GOD can conjure thoughts and feelings of inadequacy and vulnerability. To be in the presence of a perfect GOD, and having to face our own imperfections directly, can be very uncomfortable and disconcerting. As a result, the natural inclination for many people is to resist the disciplines of solitude and silence and being alone with the Father in heaven. So, how do we overcome fear, and the resistance to be alone with GOD? Let’s find out together:

www.northmaincog.org/online Sacred Space (Genesis 28:10-22) Yearly Theme: “Goodness is… Glorious” Series Title: “Beyond the Noise” September 8th, 2024 Follow along in the Bible App: http://bible.com/events/49313689 There are spaces and places throughout our lives that stand out as significant to us and upon our return to the places and spaces, there is often a sense of nostalgia that draws us back. Even when we are not in those spaces, smells and sounds can take us back to those places instantly. Where is a sacred space where you spend time alone with GOD in solitude and silence? Have you established one? Maybe it’s a corner chair in a room somewhere in your house, maybe it’s a park bench at your favorite park, or maybe it’s a space in your backyard. Wherever it is, make it a priority to meet regularly with GOD there. Don’t fill the air with words; just listen for His still small voice.

www.northmaincog.org/online Whisper (1 Kings 19:1-13) Yearly Theme: “Goodness is… Glorious” Series Title: “Beyond the Noise” September 1st, 2024 Follow along in the Bible App: http://bible.com/events/49310152 When was the last time you sat still before the LORD in solitude and silence, allowing the sediment of your heart, soul, mind, and strength to settle enough in order to hear the still small voice of GOD? It’s time to begin this journey! As we start a new series today, we come to a great example of this in the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament and the prophet Elijah.

www.northmaincog.org/online Rescue Us (Matthew 6:9-13) Yearly Theme: “Goodness is… Governing” Series Title: “The Goodness of Prayer” August 25th, 2024 Follow along in the Bible App: http://bible.com/events/49306561 As we close out our series on the LORD’s Prayer today, we focus on the last verse in the passage. In this verse, Jesus specifically instructs His disciples to request GOD the Father’s deliverance from temptation and evil. Let’s take a look once more…

Kingdom Come (Matthew 6:9-13) Yearly Theme: “Goodness is… Governing” Series Title: “The Goodness of Prayer” August 11th, 2024 Follow along in the Bible App: http://bible.com/events/49296927 As we continue our series today on the LORD’s Prayer, we come to the next verse that Jesus instructs His disciples to pray. As you consider GOD’s Kingdom and Will in your own life today, is it worth everything for you to pursue? Are you willing to lay everything down for GOD’s Kingdom to come in your own life, and His will to be done on earth through you as it is done in heaven?

Our Father (Matthew 6:9-13) Yearly Theme: “Goodness is… Governing” Series Title: “The Goodness of Prayer” August 4th, 2024 Follow along in the Bible App: http://bible.com/events/49296608 Prayer is two-way communication between a person and the GOD of all creation. It’s speaking and listening. It’s praise and thanksgiving; it’s gratitude and worship. It’s also petitions and appeals, as well as expressing hopes and desires. One cannot pray the Lord’s prayer having no faith in GOD, and expect it to have any effect on the individual. And this leads us to our key point and the subject of our prayer: GOD. Key Point: “GOD is holy and the only one to whom we should pray.”

The Interpreter of Dreams (Daniel) Yearly Theme: “Goodness is… Governing” Series Title: “Goodness in G minor” July 28th, 2024 Follow along in the Bible App: https://bible.com/events/49293448 Today, we come to the final book in our series on the prophets. Though the book of Daniel is in the section of the books of the major prophets, it’s actually considered in the Hebrew Scriptures as a part of the section known as the “Writings.” Due to the nature of his book, however, Daniel is unique in that he does prophecy, thus our purpose for including him in this series.

The Priestly Prophet (Ezekiel) Yearly Theme: “Goodness is… Governing” Series Title: “Goodness in G minor” July 21st, 2024 Follow along in the Bible App: http://bible.com/events/49289992 GOD’s refining fire is meant not only as a means of punishment, for it truly is a painful experience to be under GOD’s judgment, but also of purification, to make ready the people and the land for GOD’s purposes once more. GOD doesn’t merely bring destruction through judgment because of His anger against idolatry, but because of His love for humanity to find Him once more amidst the ash and rubble. Sometimes things must be consumed by the fire so that we can see the love of GOD that is left in its wake. Key Point: “The LORD’s judgment is meant to purify.”

The Weeping Prophet (Jeremiah and Lamentations) Yearly Theme: “Goodness is… Governing” Series Title: “Goodness in G minor” July 14th, 2024 Follow along in the Bible App: http://bible.com/events/49287156 Though Jeremiah’s story ends with him (and many, many others) being taken with a remnant of people (against his will) to Egypt for refuge, his message would continue to plague the people who were trying to avoid GOD’s judgment. Ultimately all that Jeremiah prophesied would come true, and he would be vindicated, though not in his lifetime. He would die in exile like the rest of the first-generation exiles, but he would also continue to be blessed by GOD for his faithfulness.

The Hopeful Prophet (Isaiah) Yearly Theme: “Goodness is… Governing” Series Title: “Goodness in G major” July 7th, 2024 Follow along in the Bible App: http://bible.com/events/49283795 Though Isaiah prophesied warnings and judgment to the nations of Israel and Judah, he also focused on hope in GOD’s plan of salvation not just for the Jews but for the nations of the world. Isaiah’s messianic prophecies are so prolific that one would have to be completely blind to the metanarrative of his message. And what was that message specifically? It was a message centered on judgment (yes), but more importantly on the future of life beyond GOD’s judgment. Because GOD loves humanity so much, Isaiah tells us that He was willing to become Immanuel (GOD with us).[1] And in His coming to be with us, He would fulfill the promise He made to Abraham so very long ago to become a blessing to the nations so that all the world would know that there is one GOD who loves them and in Whom there is everlasting hope.[2] [1] Isaiah 7:14. [2] Genesis 12:1-3.

The Cleansing Prophet (Malachi) Yearly Theme: “Goodness is… Governing” Series Title: “Goodness in G minor” June 30th, 2024 Follow along in the Bible App: https://bible.com/events/49280579 About the last book of the Old Testament, Biblical scholars, Gordon Fee and Douglas Stuart write, “Malachi’s book is a graphic indicator of the moral and spiritual apathy of the time, which expressed itself in various forms of contempt for Yahweh and the covenant.”1 Angry at GOD and merely going through the motion of worship, their actions mocked GOD and the covenant they made with Him. Bringing sacrifices to Him that were diseased and crippled, they worshiped Him with contempt. The priests weren’t any better. They had left GOD’s path of righteousness and in so doing had caused many people to stumble in their faith. Showing favoritism to some and rejecting others, the priests’ corruption was a hindrance in the worship of GOD to the fledgling group of exiles who were returning to Jerusalem.

The Realist (Haggai) Yearly Theme: “Goodness is… Governing” Series Title: “Goodness in G minor” June 16th, 2024 Follow along in the Bible App: https://bible.com/events/49273711 Join us as we talk about the Minor Prophet Haggai and how God desires righteousness and obedience from his people.

The Prophet of Doom (Zephaniah) Yearly Theme: “Goodness is… Governing” Series Title: “Goodness in G minor” June 9th, 2024 Follow along in the Bible App: http://bible.com/events/49270556 Judgment and hope go hand in hand. Judgment means fear for the one who is in opposition to GOD, but it means hope for those who are faithful to Him. Throughout every generation – Old Testament, New Testament, and now – there has been a remnant of faithful believers who have not bowed down to idols, who have not adopted sinful practices, and who have not become numb to the wickedness of the world. They have done justice, loved mercy, and walked humbly with GOD. However, as many as have remained faithful to GOD there are countless others who have compromised their faith by adopting the way of the world, and thus have stood in the crosshairs of GOD’s wrath and judgment.

The Matter-of-Fact Prophet (Micah) Yearly Theme: “Goodness is… Governing” Series Title: “Goodness in G minor” May 26th, 2024 Follow along in the Bible App: http://bible.com/events/49263120 As we continue our series today on the Minor Prophets, we come to the Prophet Micah. Micah was a prophet from the Southern Kingdom, Judah, and lived in the small town of Moresheth some 25 miles southwest of Jerusalem.[1] According to Scripture, he prophesied between 740 BC and 686 BC and spanned the reigns of Jotham and Hezekiah. In his lifetime, he witnessed the overthrow of the Northern Kingdom, Israel in 722 BC by the Assyrian Empire and foresaw the coming destruction of Judah and Jerusalem. [1] Gordon D. Fee and Douglas Stuart, How to Read the Bible Book by Book, (Zondervan: Grand Rapids, Michigan; 2002), 235.

The Cheated Prophet (Hosea) Yearly Theme: “Goodness is… Governing” Series Title: “Goodness in G minor” May 19th, 2024 Follow along in the Bible App: http://bible.com/events/49260188 As we continue our series on the Minor Prophets in the Old Testament, we come to the longest of the 12 minor prophets (14 chapters): Hosea. Hosea is a prophet from the northern kingdom of Israel, more than likely from Samaria, who is called by GOD to prophesy against the northern kingdom for their continued idolatry and unfaithfulness to Him. In the process of calling Hosea to prophesy, GOD also tells him to go and marry a woman who has been sexually promiscuous. It must be noted here that this seems counter to the character of GOD, and at first glance it definitely is. However, as we consider the writings of Hosea, we see that Hosea is writing this part of the narrative in the past tense. Many scholars deduce from this that having married Gomer and gone through the difficulties of her unfaithfulness to him throughout his years married to her, he is, in hindsight, declaring GOD’s hand and guidance throughout his marriage to her.

The Roaring Prophet (Amos) Yearly Theme: “Goodness is… Governing” Series Title: “Goodness in G minor” May 12th, 2024 Follow along in the Bible App: http://bible.com/events/49256174 Living in constant compromise to GOD’s commands always puts us on the wrong side of justice and mercy. The key to living in a just society is its willingness to be in complete surrender to GOD’s will and ways.

The Disobedient Prophet (Jonah 1-4) Yearly Theme: “Goodness is… Genuine” Series Title: “Goodness in G Minor” May 5th, 2024 Follow along in the Bible App: http://bible.com/events/49253199 Join us as we talk about Jonah, his story, and how God loves our enemies as much as He loves us.

Love Your Enemies (1 Samuel 24:1-22) Yearly Theme: “Goodness is… Genuine” Series Title: “Giant Slayer: A Man After GOD’s Own Heart” April 21st, 2024 Follow along in the Bible App: http://bible.com/events/49246387 As we continue our series on David in the Old Testament book of 1 Samuel today, we come upon a scene when tensions have run so high between King Saul and David that David is now on the run from Saul in the wilderness region of Engedi near the Dead Sea. Hiding out in caves with a few of his loyal men, David is trying to escape the wrath of Saul who seeks to kill him in a jealous fit of rage. Saul sees David as a threat, and thus, an enemy, and pursues to eliminate him and any chance he might have at taking the throne of Israel away from him or his own family. David, however, wishes Saul no harm. Though Saul has become an enemy, David does not desire to lay a hand on him but instead trusts in GOD for his future. But what is David to do, when an opportunity arises that seems straight from GOD to take Saul out? Let’s read and find out…

Law and Grace (Romans 5:20-6:4) Yearly Theme: “Goodness is… Grace” Series Title: “Course Correction: How Jesus Sets Things Right” March 17th, 2024 Follow along in the Bible App: http://bible.com/events/49227671 In our passage for discussion today, we will be exploring GOD’s wonderful gift of grace as contrasted with our (human’s) sinful state. Grace is how a person is “let off the hook” (so to speak) for things they have done or committed against another, be it GOD or neighbor. It’s the extension of GOD’s unmerited favor upon humanity even in the face of the atrocities of sin and death. No matter the amount or extent of the sins of humanity, GOD’s grace abounds all the more. But there is one great condition: A person must willingly receive this grace and leave a life of sin. Let’s take a closer look this morning: