Northwoods Community Church

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.

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.

In a culture where we photoshop our flaws and create highlights of our successes, weaknesses are something we try to eliminate or avoid at all costs. But God flips that thinking on its head. What if our weaknesses aren't obstacles to contentment but the very road that leads to it? It's in our weakness we learn to depend on God's strength and, in the process, discover true contentment. Let's explore together what it looks like to embrace our weaknesses as the pathway to His strength.

In a culture where we photoshop our flaws and create highlights of our successes, weaknesses are something we try to eliminate or avoid at all costs. But God flips that thinking on its head. What if our weaknesses aren't obstacles to contentment but the very road that leads to it? It's in our weakness we learn to depend on God's strength and, in the process, discover true contentment. Let's explore together what it looks like to embrace our weaknesses as the pathway to His strength.

Contentment often brings to mind thoughts of settling for less and losing out on our dreams, ambitions, and desires for a better life. But what if we've got it backwards? What if true contentment isn't about losing out but is the pathway to gaining more? More peace, more joy, more freedom. Join us as we look to God's Word to gain a fresh perspective on contentment.

Contentment often brings to mind thoughts of settling for less and losing out on our dreams, ambitions, and desires for a better life. But what if we've got it backwards? What if true contentment isn't about losing out but is the pathway to gaining more? More peace, more joy, more freedom. Join us as we look to God's Word to gain a fresh perspective on contentment.

Being content isn't just good advice, it's actually something God commands us to do. But how can we live this out when our circumstances challenge us on every front? The answer has everything to do with the true source of contentment. And here's the truth: It's not about what we have, but Who we have. Let's learn together how knowing Him changes everything about contentment.

Being content isn't just good advice, it's actually something God commands us to do. But how can we live this out when our circumstances challenge us on every front? The answer has everything to do with the true source of contentment. And here's the truth: It's not about what we have, but Who we have. Let's learn together how knowing Him changes everything about contentment.

When it comes to contentment, many of us feel stuck. We beat ourselves up for not being more content, but then we wonder, is contentment even possible in 21st century America? Here's the good news: long ago, a man discovered the secret to contentment while sitting in a Roman prison and it still works today. Let's rediscover this secret together.

When it comes to contentment, many of us feel stuck. We beat ourselves up for not being more content, but then we wonder, is contentment even possible in 21st century America? Here's the good news: long ago, a man discovered the secret to contentment while sitting in a Roman prison and it still works today. Let's rediscover this secret together.

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.