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We don't escape suffering in this life just because we follow Jesus. In fact, we should expect it. But that isn't the whole story. Join us to find out what else we can expect. Plus, learn three things that can help us see the bigger picture of suffering.

We've already learned that Romans 8 assures us there's no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus. So is it all smooth sailing from here? Of course not! But as Jesus-followers who pursue holiness, we do need to look inward and be honest with ourselves. Join us for three questions to answer that will help us let out the sails of our hearts and allow the Spirit to lead us. 

Once we understand there's no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus, Paul lays out a few really important truths about what happens next. We'll walk through three things you need to know and two things you need to do to fully embrace life in the Spirit.

Our study of Romans brings us this week to what has been described as the greatest statement of the entire Bible. Join Pastor Jeremy as he shows us the most vital words of Romans 8 and shares three keys to letting this truth truly change us.

Paul's message about struggling with sin may resonate with you, but this Sunday, we'll play a guessing game. Who was the apostle really talking to when he wrote this section of Romans? Pastor Jeremy narrows it down for us, and then shows us what we receive in Jesus that enables us to live victorious over sin. 

It's a word you'll hear a lot at church and a problem you can't escape in this life: sin. But what is sin? And how is it like gravity? Does sin (or gravity) always win? Join us as we deep dive into these questions. Learn why fixing sin is not the answer for Jesus followers and what the better answer is instead.

We've learned in Romans that being good doesn't make us right with God. This week, Pastor Jeremy tackles the next question: Why be good then? We're finding the answer in Romans 6, and it involves knowing where your allegiance lies. We'll ask ourselves a tough question to help us process what we learn.

If God's grace is abundant, should we keep on sinning? This Sunday, we'll look at the subtle ways we may ask that question and the apostle Paul's emphatic answer. Learn why we should be serious about obeying God and the new reality we live in as His children.

It's been awhile since we've visited one of the most foundational books of our faith: Paul's letter to the Romans. So far, we've learned what the Gospel accomplished for us. Now, we'll turn our attention to what the Gospel does in us. Join us as we learn the one thing that will happen when we truly trust in Jesus.

Paul prays a powerful prayer in his letter to the Ephesians that we can also pray for the church today. Join us to learn the three elements that help point each of us to a lifestyle of worship.

We're wrapping up the Cultivate series tomorrow! As we do, Pastor Jeremy will unpack three hopes for the project and make sure we're all clear on the ultimate priority. He also wants to share three things we'll be celebrating together. Click here to find out what they are.

We're about to enter week four of Cultivate! This Sunday, Pastor Jeremy shows us what the Bible's core teaching on giving is really all about and what it produces in us. Learn why we should be generous, what happens when we are, and some tools to help you on the how of growing in generosity.

Most of us may call Central Iowa home, but for Jesus followers, we know it's not really home. We're actually a bit like the Israelites in Jeremiah 29. Join us as Pastor Jeremy shows us what God asks of His people while they wait in exile. Bring your Cultivate guidebooks to take notes on the do's and don'ts of living in our temporary home. Then see how living that way can result in a flourishing for our entire community.

The 2024 Olympics wrapped up last week, but those who follow Jesus are still running a race - the race God has set before us. This Sunday, we'll learn the best way to do that and why we need to look to the true trailblazer, Jesus, along the way. Then find out what happens when our NorthPoint community is genuinely looking to Jesus together.

College football season is a few weeks away but NorthPoint is already in the playoffs! If you haven't heard, we're taking the next step in our mission of cultivating communities of grace & truth. We invite you to week one of Cultivate. Pastor Jeremy will explain why understanding the early church in Acts 2 is so important for understanding what Cultivate is all about. Then, learn what he's asking you to do as we begin this journey together.

Ever made a mess? Our underdog David sure did and made lots of people angry with him in the process. This Sunday, we wrap up our Underdogs series by examining where David went when it all went south. We'll see the courageous decision he made that can be an example for us when we face messes of our own making today.

In the last few weeks, we've learned about David's most treasured friendship and how he waited for years before becoming king. This Sunday, we're focusing on the mindset that led him to victory in battle and to the throne. Learn the phrase that embodies David's attitude, why it sounds like an oxymoron, and how pursuing it can lead you to spiritual maturity. 

Musician Tom Petty sang, "The waiting is the hardest part." We wait for lots of things in life, and whatever we're waiting for, it can be hard to be patient. Fortunately, our underdog David did some waiting of his own and can teach us a thing or two about how to do it well. See what we can learn from him as we continue our Underdogs series.

Chances are you know something about famous friendships such as Lucy and Ethel, Buzz and Woody, Goose and Maverick, or Harry, Ron, and Hermione. Then there's perhaps the most classic friendship of all: David and Jonathan in the Bible. What made their friendship so deep and lasting? Why should we all pursue a friendship like that? And what does Jesus say about friendship anyway? 

We've all been in a place where life is just plain hard. Maybe you've felt the pain with job uncertainty, health concerns, relationship struggles, or financial worries. David faced tough stuff, too - including multiple assassination attempts! So what can we do when the hard stuff comes at us? Join us to see three things we can learn from how David handled those times in his life. 

David was a shepherd boy who ministered to a jealous king who later tried to hunt him down and kill him. Sounds pretty crazy, right? David could have chosen a victim mentality along the way, but he chose an underdog mentality instead. Join us to learn what helped him transform those challenges into victories. Then see how our story aligns with his and what makes the difference in our thinking.

We often insert ourselves as David in the story of David and Goliath. But in reality, we are often more like the Israelite army. Join us to see why when we learn six ways David showed courage. We'll look at what true courage means - and what it doesn't.

King David is likely the most well-known king in Israelite history, a warrior, and a man after God's own heart. But do you realize he was actually an underdog, too? This Sunday, we'll look at what made him an underdog and see three things we can learn from his status as one that apply to us, too. 

This week's message is a story of political power and leadership - from the Old Testament, not current American politics! Join us to see what the Israelites thought would help them escape underdog status and why things are really not that different today. The story reveals four things we need to be aware of - things the Israelites missed when they demanded a king. 

Most of us have never heard an audible voice from God. That's not the case for this week's underdog, Samuel. Join us as we read about God calling the boy who became Israel's last judge and first prophet. We'll see what it was in Samuel - and us - that makes God choose to use certain people for His purposes. 

If you've ever waited and waited for something you've wanted more than anything, you have an idea of how Hannah felt when we pick up her story in I Samuel. Join us as we see three reasons Hannah was an underdog in her culture and what she turned to in the midst of her bitter longing. Then learn five things to take away from Hannah when you are the underdog.

Ever seen the movie Hoosiers, Rudy, Remember the Titans, or Miracle? Ever watched March Madness basketball? If you answered yes, you know what it looks like to root for the underdog. While it may be fun to cheer for one, no one really wants to be the underdog themselves. But this Sunday, we'll look at why it sometimes is the best place for us to be in life. Join us as we kick off our summer series Underdogs.

Sometimes our core assumptions can keep us from receiving the truth about Jesus. Join us as we see how Paul's words in Romans push back on a foundational belief in today's society. Hear the truth about why we need each other and some questions to challenge you about your own thinking.

Jesus warned his followers they would have trouble in this world, and many of us are acquainted with various forms of true suffering. So why would Paul tell us to rejoice in suffering? While it may sound counter-intuitive to do so, God has good reasons, and He provides resources to help. We'll learn about those in just three verses this week. 

Many of us have a voice in our head telling us things about ourselves and the world around us, helping us process life. But not all those voices are helpful. In fact, some of those voices lie to us and can cause a lot of damage. Join us to see the playlist Jesus wants us to play on repeat in our minds instead. 

Our right standing, or justification, with God has always been about faith. But it doesn't end with that. We'll see this Sunday that justification is actually just the beginning of life with God. Join us to see what happens next and three big benefits you can receive. 

We're changing things up here at NorthPoint! We just introduced a new logo this week. It's a look that ties in directly with another big change on the way. Join us to hear all about what's new, and more importantly, why we think these changes will actually help you in your walk with Jesus. 

Why would Paul tell Roman Christians that they should emulate the faith of a man who lived hundreds of years before Jesus even came? We'll go back to Genesis to help us answer that question this Sunday. Plus, learn the three Ps that Abraham trusted in that we also should trust today. 

The first part of Romans has shown us how ungodly we all are. So what hope do we have of getting right with God? Turns out, there's a lot of hope! Join us tomorrow to see the gift waiting for all of us and the only way we can receive it. Then learn the move His gift will lead you to make and why Jesus is worthy of that.

Ever been nervous to receive a report card - either yours or your kid's? Well, Paul is giving humanity a report card of sorts this week in Romans 3. Join us to see his verdict on humanity, including three conclusions about all of us. Learn why Paul is so adamant that we understand our condition and where we go from here.

Paul points out some attitude issues for Jews in the early chapters of Romans. However, we often do the same types of things today without realizing it. Join us as we learn the best way to kill those troubling attitudes and get on board with God and His mission instead. Plus, see what we should do when we face pushback about what we believe. The answer may surprise you. 

You've probably been invited to something and needed to RSVP to it. So which is more important: the invitation itself or your actual response? This Sunday, we'll see how Paul delivered a verbal punch to Jews for what they were clinging to and reflect on how we ourselves should respond to God's invitation today.

It can be easy to point fingers at people who blatantly sin and ignore God. But Paul shows us in Romans that we all need to look in the mirror. Join us as we see some subtle ways we sin that we may tend to forget. Then learn three big reasons why church people need Jesus, too.

Global missions isn't just for a few people "to do," and being a missionary overseas isn't for everyone either. So what is your role in missions? Join us as we see the part about 99% of us have to play. Then we'll show you the two things you need to do to carry it out. 

You don't have to look too far to see sex is a big deal in our current culture. We're going to talk about it as we continue our message series, Paul's Letter to the Romans. Join us as we learn two big truths about sexual impurity and God's design for sexuality. 

You may have heard - or even felt yourself - that our culture is losing its way, declining, even crumbling. This Sunday, we'll look at the steps that lead to a slow progression of a crumbling culture and see what Romans 1 has to say about the solution for this problem. 

The first chapter of Romans shows us that the righteousness of God is power, salvation, and life. Great reasons to want His righteousness, right? This week, we'll see the bad news about it: His wrath. Join us to learn what exactly the wrath of God means, why it has to come, and where it leaves us when we can come to terms with it.

We're staying in Romans 1 this week to unpack the third reason Paul wrote to the church there. We'll see how the Gospel is like a diamond and what "the righteousness of God" brings to us. Then we'll learn what being "unashamed of the Gospel" really means-- and three things it doesn't. 

Paul wrote his letter to the Roman church for at least three reasons. Those same reasons can help us understand why we do church today. We'll explore those and show you the move you need to make once you've decided "you're in" when it comes to church. Plus, see why we think NorthPoint can actually be compared a little to Rome.

If you've ever wondered why you should believe in Jesus, we think you'll find the answer right in the opening words of Romans 1. This week, we dive back into Paul's Letter to the Romans to see the four essentials of Gospel Christianity. 

We're kicking off the new year with a new message series, Paul's Letter to the Romans. The first seven verses may seem like a simple greeting, but there are four things we learn there that are key to understanding one of the most influential books of the entire Bible. Join us as we learn what those four things are, why Paul wrote this letter to begin with, and how our mission at NorthPoint mirrors his. 

Christmas at NorthPoint is here! Celebrate the birth of our Savior with us through stories, songs, and scripture.

We're used to hearing the Christmas story from Luke 2, with a complete cast of characters that includes the shepherds, angels, and Mary and Joseph. But there's another place in the Bible that tells us the story without the nativity. Join us as we read the familiar narrative and perhaps see the significance of Christmas from a new perspective. Learn three things it means for us as we approach this year's big day.

Paul has some strong words this week as we wrap up our series The Gospel Line. We'll focus on living out the line of generosity, but there's another word we need to understand first. Find out what that is and why it gives us no other option than to be generous once we grasp it.

When Jesus healed ten men with leprosy, only one chose what Jesus was really after. This Sunday, we'll look at the Gospel line of gratitude and how it can change us so completely. Learn what practicing gratitude leads to and some practical ways we can grow in this area.

When Jesus healed ten men with leprosy, only one chose what Jesus was really after. This Sunday, we'll look at the Gospel line of gratitude and how it can change us so completely. Learn what practicing gratitude leads to and some practical ways we can grow in this area.