Northwoods Community Church

When life gets tough, how do we persevere? Do we just grit our teeth and try harder? Maybe, but what if joy is the missing ingredient to going the distance? Together, let's explore how joy helped Paul endure his imprisonment, and how that same joy is available to us today.

When life gets tough, how do we persevere? Do we just grit our teeth and try harder? Maybe, but what if joy is the missing ingredient to going the distance? Together, let's explore how joy helped Paul endure his imprisonment, and how that same joy is available to us today.

We all know it takes real strength to get through life. But what if losing your joy also means losing your strength? Join us as we learn why joy isn't just nice to have, but is essential for surviving all that life throws at us!

We all know it takes real strength to get through life. But what if losing your joy also means losing your strength? Join us as we learn why joy isn't just nice to have, but is essential for surviving all that life throws at us!

Ready, Set, Hike! Kurt Warner dreamed of playing in the NFL, but life kept getting in the way. Then, just when it seemed as if the dream was over, Kurt was given a second chance. Let's head to the gridiron and learn the power of refusing to quit and trusting God with the rest.

Ready, Set, Hike! Kurt Warner dreamed of playing in the NFL, but life kept getting in the way. Then, just when it seemed as if the dream was over, Kurt was given a second chance. Let's head to the gridiron and learn the power of refusing to quit and trusting God with the rest.

It's one of the greatest adventure stories ever told; betrayal, imprisonment, and revenge. Edmond Dantes is young and in love; he plans to wed Mercedes and live happily ever after. But that is not what happens. Join us as we discover why vengeance never satisfies and what it means to forgive.

It's one of the greatest adventure stories ever told; betrayal, imprisonment, and revenge. Edmond Dantes is young and in love; he plans to wed Mercedes and live happily ever after. But that is not what happens. Join us as we discover why vengeance never satisfies and what it means to forgive.

Nate Wilcox is a salesman; his wife Katie runs their household. When Katie's invention becomes a hit on Shark Tank, she goes on a long business trip, leaving Nate to take over at home. So now, Dad's in charge; what could go wrong? Join us for laughs and family fun as we learn about humility and what it really means to truly serve those we love.

Nate Wilcox is a salesman; his wife Katie runs their household. When Katie's invention becomes a hit on Shark Tank, she goes on a long business trip, leaving Nate to take over at home. So now, Dad's in charge; what could go wrong? Join us for laughs and family fun as we learn about humility and what it really means to truly serve those we love.

Jesus' call to his first disciples was simple: Come, follow Me. Today, that same invitation extends to each of us. So, how will you answer? Baptism in water is a bold proclamation to everyone that we are committed to following Jesus. It symbolizes our association with His death, burial, and resurrection; it's through His sacrifice that we're restored to relationship with God and released into a life of complete freedom. Join us as we celebrate with those who are taking this next step in their faith journey!

Jesus' call to his first disciples was simple: Come, follow Me. Today, that same invitation extends to each of us. So, how will you answer? Baptism in water is a bold proclamation to everyone that we are committed to following Jesus. It symbolizes our association with His death, burial, and resurrection; it's through His sacrifice that we're restored to relationship with God and released into a life of complete freedom. Join us as we celebrate with those who are taking this next step in their faith journey!

Sometimes the questions raised by ancient prophecies can cause anxiety and fear. When the nations march against Israel, what will occur? Will America play a role? How does it end? Join us as Pastor Jon brings comfort and clarity to these prophetic words from Ezekiel.

Sometimes the questions raised by ancient prophecies can cause anxiety and fear. When the nations march against Israel, what will occur? Will America play a role? How does it end? Join us as Pastor Jon brings comfort and clarity to these prophetic words from Ezekiel.

2,500 years ago, the prophet Ezekiel named the nations that would someday unite against Israel. Who are they? Are we seeing this unfold today? Come and join us as Pastor Jon unlocks some of the truths from this Old Testament prophecy.

2,500 years ago, the prophet Ezekiel named the nations that would someday unite against Israel. Who are they? Are we seeing this unfold today? Come and join us as Pastor Jon unlocks some of the truths from this Old Testament prophecy.

When someone calls you narrow-minded, it's rarely a compliment. In our culture, being labeled as narrow-minded suggests you're intolerant, judgmental, or closed to new ideas. But what if Jesus Himself calls us to be narrow-minded - at least in one crucial area of life? In Matthew 7:13-29, which is the conclusion of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus presents us with a series of stark contrasts: two gates, two prophets, two disciples, two foundations. And at the heart of it all is an invitation to embrace the kind of narrow-mindedness that leads to life. So, on Family Ministries Sunday, come and join us as we learn how to be the right kind of narrow-minded.

When someone calls you narrow-minded, it's rarely a compliment. In our culture, being labeled as narrow-minded suggests you're intolerant, judgmental, or closed to new ideas. But what if Jesus Himself calls us to be narrow-minded - at least in one crucial area of life? In Matthew 7:13-29, which is the conclusion of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus presents us with a series of stark contrasts: two gates, two prophets, two disciples, two foundations. And at the heart of it all is an invitation to embrace the kind of narrow-mindedness that leads to life. So, on Family Ministries Sunday, come and join us as we learn how to be the right kind of narrow-minded.

Throughout history, Jesus has often worked powerfully through the faith-filled generosity of just a few.  These Gospel patrons have partnered with Christian leaders to bring the message of Jesus around the world.  And that method continues.  So, what might Jesus do in our day through a generation of people who are ready to support their leaders—leaders who will build the church, bless the world, and fulfill the Great Commission?  Come and hear from John Rinehart as he shares with us about the value of Gospel patrons today.

Throughout history, Jesus has often worked powerfully through the faith-filled generosity of just a few.  These Gospel patrons have partnered with Christian leaders to bring the message of Jesus around the world.  And that method continues.  So, what might Jesus do in our day through a generation of people who are ready to support their leaders—leaders who will build the church, bless the world, and fulfill the Great Commission?  Come and hear from John Rinehart as he shares with us about the value of Gospel patrons today.

When you think about your feelings towards God, what usually comes to your mind first? Is it a happy and pleasant feeling, or are you worried and scared? The most overlooked book of the Bible opens with a description of God that, depending on who you are, is either terrifying or comforting. This Sunday, let's learn together about these two sides of God's nature. Which side you experience is up to you.

When you think about your feelings towards God, what usually comes to your mind first? Is it a happy and pleasant feeling, or are you worried and scared? The most overlooked book of the Bible opens with a description of God that, depending on who you are, is either terrifying or comforting. This Sunday, let's learn together about these two sides of God's nature. Which side you experience is up to you.

What does God do with our sin? Forgive? Yes. But, according to the book of Micah, he does something more with it than we often realize. Come and join us as we learn about what God actually does with our sin. Trust us, it's good news.

What does God do with our sin? Forgive? Yes. But, according to the book of Micah, he does something more with it than we often realize. Come and join us as we learn about what God actually does with our sin. Trust us, it's good news.

What if one of the most destructive sins is the one we don't even know we have? The book of Obadiah exposes a sin so sneaky that most of us walk in it without ever realizing it. Let's learn about this pesky sin and how we can overcome it.

What if one of the most destructive sins is the one we don't even know we have? The book of Obadiah exposes a sin so sneaky that most of us walk in it without ever realizing it. Let's learn about this pesky sin and how we can overcome it.

Come celebrate our local ministry partners.

Come celebrate our local ministry partners.

We live in a world with more voices and more access to information than any generation before us. Yet, many of us are still empty. Could it be that we're looking in the wrong place? Come and join us as we discover what God has to say about what to look for and where to find it.

We live in a world with more voices and more access to information than any generation before us. Yet, many of us are still empty. Could it be that we're looking in the wrong place? Come and join us as we discover what God has to say about what to look for and where to find it.

Can you ever wander so far from God that you reach a point of no return? Is there a limit to His patience with us? Many of us fear we may have reached that limit. Join us as we unpack the book of Joel and discover two words that just might change everything.

Can you ever wander so far from God that you reach a point of no return? Is there a limit to His patience with us? Many of us fear we may have reached that limit. Join us as we unpack the book of Joel and discover two words that just might change everything.

Go to church. Check. Sing loudly. Check. Give generously. Check. When it comes to religion, we're pretty good at checking the boxes. But what if God is less impressed with our religious activity than we think? Let's open the book of Hosea and find out what God actually wants from us.

Go to church. Check. Sing loudly. Check. Give generously. Check. When it comes to religion, we're pretty good at checking the boxes. But what if God is less impressed with our religious activity than we think? Let's open the book of Hosea and find out what God actually wants from us.

When we end up in the wilderness, it's easy to feel like we're being punished. It's a place where we can feel alone and forgotten. But the story of Jesus shows us that the wilderness is not a place of punishment but of preparation. Come and join us as we learn how God can use our season in the wilderness to prepare us for our next season.

When we end up in the wilderness, it's easy to feel like we're being punished. It's a place where we can feel alone and forgotten. But the story of Jesus shows us that the wilderness is not a place of punishment but of preparation. Come and join us as we learn how God can use our season in the wilderness to prepare us for our next season.

A long season in the wilderness is a hard thing to endure. Sometimes we're not sure if we can make it through. But a season like that can either harden our hearts or deepen our worship. Let's discover how we can take up a posture, while still in the wilderness, that keeps our hearts responsive and soft.

A long season in the wilderness is a hard thing to endure. Sometimes we're not sure if we can make it through. But a season like that can either harden our hearts or deepen our worship. Let's discover how we can take up a posture, while still in the wilderness, that keeps our hearts responsive and soft.

We don't always find ourselves in the wilderness due to our own choices. Sometimes we can end up there because of others' actions, whether it be their rejection of us or sins against us. And as painful as that might be, the question becomes, can we still trust God in the midst of it? Join us this Sunday as we learn where God is when we find ourselves in the wilderness due to other people.

We don't always find ourselves in the wilderness due to our own choices. Sometimes we can end up there because of others' actions, whether it be their rejection of us or sins against us. And as painful as that might be, the question becomes, can we still trust God in the midst of it? Join us this Sunday as we learn where God is when we find ourselves in the wilderness due to other people.

The first things we often wonder when we end up in a wilderness season are: How did I get here? Did God abandon me? Did I lose my way? It's easy to feel lost and alone in the wilderness. But we may not be as lost as we think. Let's look at the story of the Israelites where we'll discover that people don't always end up in the wilderness because they're lost, sometimes it's because they're led.

The first things we often wonder when we end up in a wilderness season are: How did I get here? Did God abandon me? Did I lose my way? It's easy to feel lost and alone in the wilderness. But we may not be as lost as we think. Let's look at the story of the Israelites where we'll discover that people don't always end up in the wilderness because they're lost, sometimes it's because they're led.

Everybody's got a past. Moments we're not proud of. Words we wish we could take back. We often wonder: How do I break free when my past constantly holds me back? Is there any hope? Come find out why your past doesn't have to define you and how one honest moment with Jesus can change it all.

Everybody's got a past. Moments we're not proud of. Words we wish we could take back. We often wonder: How do I break free when my past constantly holds me back? Is there any hope? Come find out why your past doesn't have to define you and how one honest moment with Jesus can change it all.

We all experience fears - about our future, our families, our health, our finances. Most of us just never say them out loud; we push them down and hope they'll disappear. But what if choosing to bring them out into the open and inviting God into them is what changes everything? Discover how God encourages us to name our fears and meets us in the middle of them.

We all experience fears - about our future, our families, our health, our finances. Most of us just never say them out loud; we push them down and hope they'll disappear. But what if choosing to bring them out into the open and inviting God into them is what changes everything? Discover how God encourages us to name our fears and meets us in the middle of them.

Few things carry more shame than sexual brokenness. Because it feels so personal and secret, most of us carry it alone, convinced we're the only ones struggling. But what if the area we're most afraid to visit is the place where Jesus is waiting to show His grace and bring healing? Join us as we uncover the path to freedom and wholeness.

Few things carry more shame than sexual brokenness. Because it feels so personal and secret, most of us carry it alone, convinced we're the only ones struggling. But what if the area we're most afraid to visit is the place where Jesus is waiting to show His grace and bring healing? Join us as we uncover the path to freedom and wholeness.

Have you ever had doubts about Christianity that felt too risky to say out loud? You're not alone. The problem is we often think the solution is to try and bury our doubts, hoping they will go away, only to find that rarely works. But what if our doubts were never meant to be kept in the dark, but were intended to be brought into the light? Let's explore how God uses our honest questions to help us develop a deeper trust in Him.

Have you ever had doubts about Christianity that felt too risky to say out loud? You're not alone. The problem is we often think the solution is to try and bury our doubts, hoping they will go away, only to find that rarely works. But what if our doubts were never meant to be kept in the dark, but were intended to be brought into the light? Let's explore how God uses our honest questions to help us develop a deeper trust in Him.

Got questions? We all do. But where can we turn for some of life's biggest ones? Things like: Is there a God, and can I know Him? Is death the end? And if not, what happens to us after we die? This Easter, discover how the resurrection of Jesus speaks directly to the questions we've all got and leads to the way of life we were all made to live.