Northwoods Community Church

Artificial intelligence is everywhere. There's no denying its power and the dizzying rate at which it continues to progress. Is it just a harmless and helpful tool? In what ways will it impact our future? Come along with us as we learn about this important new part of our culture.

Artificial intelligence is everywhere. There's no denying its power and the dizzying rate at which it continues to progress. Is it just a harmless and helpful tool? In what ways will it impact our future? Come along with us as we learn about this important new part of our culture.

Church Hurt. Unfortunately, it's a common phrase we hear today. If you've been a part of a church, odds are you've experienced it or know someone who has. But what do we do when it happens? How should we respond? Join us as we delve into this sensitive but important topic.

Church Hurt. Unfortunately, it's a common phrase we hear today. If you've been a part of a church, odds are you've experienced it or know someone who has. But what do we do when it happens? How should we respond? Join us as we delve into this sensitive but important topic.

Somewhere around half of the couples that get married today will end up divorced. With so much hurt and heartache, should we just avoid it all together? Or is there a better way? Let's discover together the true value of marriage.

Somewhere around half of the couples that get married today will end up divorced. With so much hurt and heartache, should we just avoid it all together? Or is there a better way? Let's discover together the true value of marriage.

The Bible has been around for thousands of years and is the best-selling book of all time. But how can we be sure that this ancient text hasn't been changed or compromised? Can we really trust that what we have today is reliable and worth staking our life on? Join us as we explore the answers to these important questions.

The Bible has been around for thousands of years and is the best-selling book of all time. But how can we be sure that this ancient text hasn't been changed or compromised? Can we really trust that what we have today is reliable and worth staking our life on? Join us as we explore the answers to these important questions.

Baptism in water is our bold proclamation to everyone that we are committed to following the way of Jesus. It symbolizes our association with the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ — through which we are 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!

Baptism in water is our bold proclamation to everyone that we are committed to following the way of Jesus. It symbolizes our association with the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ — through which we are 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!

Wouldn't it be nice if you could bring the daily decisions you face before God to find out what He thinks and how He feels about them? Good news—God wants us to know His heart and mind, so, in this message we'll learn about some amplifiers of His voice.

Wouldn't it be nice if you could bring the daily decisions you face before God to find out what He thinks and how He feels about them? Good news—God wants us to know His heart and mind, so, in this message we'll learn about some amplifiers of His voice.

Life is hard - there are times when we are tired, discouraged, and ready to give up. How do we find the strength and fortitude to keep going? In this message, we'll uncover ways for moving forward and staying encouraged through it all.

Life is hard - there are times when we are tired, discouraged, and ready to give up. How do we find the strength and fortitude to keep going? In this message, we'll uncover ways for moving forward and staying encouraged through it all.

In our lives, distractions are all around us. We can so easily get distracted from the every day relationship that Jesus wants to have with us. But it doesn't have to be that way. Join us as we walk through some key steps to help us break free from distraction.

In our lives, distractions are all around us. We can so easily get distracted from the every day relationship that Jesus wants to have with us. But it doesn't have to be that way. Join us as we walk through some key steps to help us break free from distraction.

One hallmark of the earliest Christians was a daily rhythm in their relationship with God. Join us as we explore what those rhythms looked like and learn how we can establish the same rhythms in our own lives.

One hallmark of the earliest Christians was a daily rhythm in their relationship with God. Join us as we explore what those rhythms looked like and learn how we can establish the same rhythms in our own lives.

Leading up to the very first Christmas, the two parents at the center of the nativity, Mary and Joseph, both faced real obstacles that could have caused them to miss what God was doing in their midst. Yet, despite the challenges, they both made crucial choices—the same choices we must make today if we want to stay focused on what truly matters this Christmas.

Leading up to the very first Christmas, the two parents at the center of the nativity, Mary and Joseph, both faced real obstacles that could have caused them to miss what God was doing in their midst. Yet, despite the challenges, they both made crucial choices—the same choices we must make today if we want to stay focused on what truly matters this Christmas.

Many people missed the true meaning of the first Christmas, including the spiritual leaders of that day. In this message, we will examine what might be distracting us from Jesus and how we can make Him the highest priority of our lives.

Many people missed the true meaning of the first Christmas, including the spiritual leaders of that day. In this message, we will examine what might be distracting us from Jesus and how we can make Him the highest priority of our lives.

Imagine missing Christmas, not because you lacked the opportunity or the resources, but simply because your heart was in the wrong place. That's exactly what happened to King Herod on that first Christmas. Join us as we explore his story and uncover some lessons that will help us to avoid making the same mistakes.

Imagine missing Christmas, not because you lacked the opportunity or the resources, but simply because your heart was in the wrong place. That's exactly what happened to King Herod on that first Christmas. Join us as we explore his story and uncover some lessons that will help us to avoid making the same mistakes.

Our thoughts are powerful — they can create either peace or chaos. Let's learn together how to think the thoughts that lead to peace.

Our thoughts are powerful — they can create either peace or chaos. Let's learn together how to think the thoughts that lead to peace.

We can't control what life throws at us, but we can control how we respond to our circumstances. In fact, how we respond will determine the level of peace we experience! Join us as we learn how to respond well to the heaviness of life.

We can't control what life throws at us, but we can control how we respond to our circumstances. In fact, how we respond will determine the level of peace we experience! Join us as we learn how to respond well to the heaviness of life.

Jesus invites us to live sacrificial lives for His Kingdom. We willingly offer Him our time, resources, and very lives for His purposes. Join us for this special Commitment Sunday as we each engage sacrificially with our Now is the Time initiative to make a Kingdom Impact.

Jesus invites us to live sacrificial lives for His Kingdom. We willingly offer Him our time, resources, and very lives for His purposes. Join us for this special Commitment Sunday as we each engage sacrificially with our Now is the Time initiative to make a Kingdom Impact.

The early church was marked by a contagious faith that drew people to Jesus. We would love to have the same kind of impact in our time. So, how can we reach our neighbors just as they did? The answer: we must live out the Gospel in practical ways that help others to see Christ in us. Join us as we hear about how to develop some of those practical ways in our own lives.

The early church was marked by a contagious faith that drew people to Jesus. We would love to have the same kind of impact in our time. So, how can we reach our neighbors just as they did? The answer: we must live out the Gospel in practical ways that help others to see Christ in us. Join us as we hear about how to develop some of those practical ways in our own lives.

Faith is meant to be shared. God calls us to pass the faith along to the next generation—teaching them God's truth, modeling faithfulness, and inspiring them to trust God for themselves. Our legacy is not just what we accomplish, but who we equip and encourage to follow Jesus. Come and join us as we hear about how we can pass our faith on to those behind us.

Faith is meant to be shared. God calls us to pass the faith along to the next generation—teaching them God's truth, modeling faithfulness, and inspiring them to trust God for themselves. Our legacy is not just what we accomplish, but who we equip and encourage to follow Jesus. Come and join us as we hear about how we can pass our faith on to those behind us.

God often calls us to step out in faith—even when the way forward feels risky or uncertain. Just as a campfire will eventually smolder and go out if not tended, so our faith can die down if not rekindled each day. Let's learn together how rekindling our faith can not only impact our own lives, but the lives of the people around us.

God often calls us to step out in faith—even when the way forward feels risky or uncertain. Just as a campfire will eventually smolder and go out if not tended, so our faith can die down if not rekindled each day. Let's learn together how rekindling our faith can not only impact our own lives, but the lives of the people around us.

When we forget who we were before Christ, or even who we could have been, we risk losing a sense of grace and compassion for others who are still far from God. As we reflect on our own stories, let's ask God to fill our hearts with a renewed passion to reach those around us for Christ.

When we forget who we were before Christ, or even who we could have been, we risk losing a sense of grace and compassion for others who are still far from God. As we reflect on our own stories, let's ask God to fill our hearts with a renewed passion to reach those around us for Christ.

Experience the fulfillment of a 20-year dream with the release of our very first live worship album—A New Song! Come worship with us as we celebrate this milestone moment and explore the oft-repeated Biblical phrase Sing a new song.

Experience the fulfillment of a 20-year dream with the release of our very first live worship album—A New Song! Come worship with us as we celebrate this milestone moment and explore the oft-repeated Biblical phrase Sing a new song.

At times, many of us struggle with big emotions. Over the last few weeks we've talked about how to handle these feelings, especially in times of crisis or loss. But once we've dealt with them, how can we channel these emotions towards positive action? Join us as Pastor Jon shows us how we can ensure that we are aligned with the mission of Jesus and are ready to carry His message forward.

At times, many of us struggle with big emotions. Over the last few weeks we've talked about how to handle these feelings, especially in times of crisis or loss. But once we've dealt with them, how can we channel these emotions towards positive action? Join us as Pastor Jon shows us how we can ensure that we are aligned with the mission of Jesus and are ready to carry His message forward.

All of us will face crises in our lives. You might be facing one right now. But in the midst of any crisis, there is always a crucial moment of decision-making where a choice must be made. Join us as Pastor Jon shows us how Jesus can help us choose courage, and not fear, in our crises.

All of us will face crises in our lives. You might be facing one right now. But in the midst of any crisis, there is always a crucial moment of decision-making where a choice must be made. Join us as Pastor Jon shows us how Jesus can help us choose courage, and not fear, in our crises.

Over the last week, several horrible events have taken place in our nation. They've left many of us devastated and shocked. We wonder - how are we to process everything that we have seen and heard and felt? Join us on Sunday, September 14 as Pastor Jon teaches us about how to hold all these things up against the backdrop of God's truth so that we can experience His comfort, healing, and hope.

Over the last week, several horrible events have taken place in our nation. They've left many of us devastated and shocked. We wonder - how are we to process everything that we have seen and heard and felt? Join us on Sunday, September 14 as Pastor Jon teaches us about how to hold all these things up against the backdrop of God's truth so that we can experience His comfort, healing, and hope.

Join us for this special Sunday as we welcome award-winning illusionist and America's Got Talent winner Dustin Tavella. Through his engaging and interactive presentation, Dustin will encourage and challenge you in your faith journey. This is one weekend you won't want to miss!

Join us for this special Sunday as we welcome award-winning illusionist and America's Got Talent winner Dustin Tavella. Through his engaging and interactive presentation, Dustin will encourage and challenge you in your faith journey. This is one weekend you won't want to miss!

Have you ever undervalued something or thought it was worthless? What if that something turned out to be not trash but treasure? Join us as we dig into this captivating story; we'll discover what Jesus considered to be the greatest treasure of all and what our response to that treasure should be.

Have you ever undervalued something or thought it was worthless? What if that something turned out to be not trash but treasure? Join us as we dig into this captivating story; we'll discover what Jesus considered to be the greatest treasure of all and what our response to that treasure should be.

Jesus liked to use the imagery of agriculture to teach spiritual truths. In one particular story, He highlighted a common problem we all face - weeds! We all know that weeds can multiply quickly and overrun a field or yard. In the same way evil tends to spread and multiply like a weed. Why is this? And how should we respond? Let's learn about the weeds of evil in our world and what we can do about them.