Recordings of messages from services at Northwoods Community Church in Peoria, Illinois.
Can't we all just get along? Simple question…complicated answer. Yet, even when people make life difficult, God's Word provides a way forward that can make a difference in nearly any relationship.
Can't we all just get along? Simple question…complicated answer. Yet, even when people make life difficult, God's Word provides a way forward that can make a difference in nearly any relationship.
Not only can difficult relationships be frustrating, but they can also inflict deep pain. When we've been hurt, how we respond is of great importance. Join us as we look to God's timeless wisdom for responding well even when we've been wounded.
Not only can difficult relationships be frustrating, but they can also inflict deep pain. When we've been hurt, how we respond is of great importance. Join us as we look to God's timeless wisdom for responding well even when we've been wounded.
Join us for this special and encouraging Mother's Day message. In His Word, God tells us that He will honor His promise to us if we will honor our parents. But, what is His promise and what does honoring our parents look like? Join us as Pastor Jon will be sharing several ways that we can honor our mothers and bless them this Mother's Day.
Join us for this special and encouraging Mother's Day message. In His Word, God tells us that He will honor His promise to us if we will honor our parents. But, what is His promise and what does honoring our parents look like? Join us as Pastor Jon will be sharing several ways that we can honor our mothers and bless them this Mother's Day.
People who are not like us are often the greatest source of our anger. We've all said it: You make me so mad I could ___________! But the reality is that we are always the ones who lose when we lose our temper. Together, let's explore God's strategy for dealing with our anger in healthy ways.
People who are not like us are often the greatest source of our anger. We've all said it: You make me so mad I could ___________! But the reality is that we are always the ones who lose when we lose our temper. Together, let's explore God's strategy for dealing with our anger in healthy ways.
Let's face it – in any challenging relationship, half the problem is us! This means that before pointing fingers, we should first look in the mirror. Let's learn together about God's ways for cultivating healthy relationships by starting with evaluating ourselves.
Let's face it – in any challenging relationship, half the problem is us! This means that before pointing fingers, we should first look in the mirror. Let's learn together about God's ways for cultivating healthy relationships by starting with evaluating ourselves.
What would you say if you had just come back from the dead? Tada! or how about Surprise!? Yet, when Jesus stepped out of the tomb, his first words weren't exclamations or even emphatic declarations, they were questions — questions that cut straight to the heart of our human experience. This Easter, let's uncover how the questions that Jesus asked after his resurrection provide life changing answers for every season of our lives!
What would you say if you had just come back from the dead? Tada! or how about Surprise!? Yet, when Jesus stepped out of the tomb, his first words weren't exclamations or even emphatic declarations, they were questions — questions that cut straight to the heart of our human experience. This Easter, let's uncover how the questions that Jesus asked after his resurrection provide life changing answers for every season of our lives!
Some barriers seem impossible to cross – cultural divides, religious traditions, and political affiliations. But God is in the business of breaking down walls, inviting us to partner with him in reaching those we might see as outsiders. Let's discover how his grace empowers us to reach beyond these barriers and extend his love to everyone.
Some barriers seem impossible to cross – cultural divides, religious traditions, and political affiliations. But God is in the business of breaking down walls, inviting us to partner with him in reaching those we might see as outsiders. Let's discover how his grace empowers us to reach beyond these barriers and extend his love to everyone.
There's no way around it – reaching others for Christ will require bold steps of obedience that take us beyond what feels safe or even familiar. Let's learn how we can let faith win out over our fear even when God calls us to approach those we might least expect.
There's no way around it – reaching others for Christ will require bold steps of obedience that take us beyond what feels safe or even familiar. Let's learn how we can let faith win out over our fear even when God calls us to approach those we might least expect.
What if reaching others is less about having the perfect argument or well-thought-out strategy? What if it starts with something as simple – and powerful – as listening? Join us as we explore how staying attuned to God and what he is doing in those around us can open the door to a life-changing encounter.
What if reaching others is less about having the perfect argument or well-thought-out strategy? What if it starts with something as simple – and powerful – as listening? Join us as we explore how staying attuned to God and what he is doing in those around us can open the door to a life-changing encounter.
Reaching and winning others for Christ starts in the mind - what we do is determined by what we think. To start off this series, let's dive into how we can embrace a mindset that begins with understanding and adaptability while staying true to the message of the gospel.
Reaching and winning others for Christ starts in the mind - what we do is determined by what we think. To start off this series, let's dive into how we can embrace a mindset that begins with understanding and adaptability while staying true to the message of the gospel.
If money is the #1 competitor for our hearts, then how do we flip the script and let it bring us closer to God? Let's explore what Jesus had to say about how we can align our hearts with his purposes and priorities.
If money is the #1 competitor for our hearts, then how do we flip the script and let it bring us closer to God? Let's explore what Jesus had to say about how we can align our hearts with his purposes and priorities.
What if how we handle money impacts more than just our bank account? Jesus once told a powerful story that revealed how money shapes our wallets and the things that matter most — our hearts and our relationship with God.
What if how we handle money impacts more than just our bank account? Jesus once told a powerful story that revealed how money shapes our wallets and the things that matter most — our hearts and our relationship with God.
Those who love God can rest in the assurance of the many promises he has made. Let's explore six powerful promises God makes to us and learn how to apply them in our lives.
Those who love God can rest in the assurance of the many promises he has made. Let's explore six powerful promises God makes to us and learn how to apply them in our lives.
When trouble and trials threaten to shake us to the core, how can we experience God's peace? Join us as we discover how to truly find and embrace God's peace in our daily lives.
When trouble and trials threaten to shake us to the core, how can we experience God's peace? Join us as we discover how to truly find and embrace God's peace in our daily lives.
God faithfully cares for and protects his people, but have you ever wondered how he does it? Join us as we unpack the various ways he guards and sustains us amid our battles.
God faithfully cares for and protects his people, but have you ever wondered how he does it? Join us as we unpack the various ways he guards and sustains us amid our battles.
God's protection is an incredible promise, but to truly know it, we must prioritize spending time in his presence. But what does spending time with him look like, and how can we make it our reality?
God's protection is an incredible promise, but to truly know it, we must prioritize spending time in his presence. But what does spending time with him look like, and how can we make it our reality?
When it comes to following Jesus, excuses often hold us back. We tell ourselves, Now's just not a good time for me, or Compared to others, my relationship with Jesus is fine. But if we truly want to experience more with Jesus, we must put away excuses and follow him wherever he calls, respond whenever he speaks, and do whatever he asks. It's time to say no to more excuses and start saying yes to more of Jesus!
When it comes to following Jesus, excuses often hold us back. We tell ourselves, Now's just not a good time for me, or Compared to others, my relationship with Jesus is fine. But if we truly want to experience more with Jesus, we must put away excuses and follow him wherever he calls, respond whenever he speaks, and do whatever he asks. It's time to say no to more excuses and start saying yes to more of Jesus!
In a world obsessed with titles, recognition, and climbing the ladder of success, God calls his followers to pick up the towel and serve others, all while embracing an attitude of humility. But why is this so important, and how can we shift our focus from ourselves to others?
In a world obsessed with titles, recognition, and climbing the ladder of success, God calls his followers to pick up the towel and serve others, all while embracing an attitude of humility. But why is this so important, and how can we shift our focus from ourselves to others?
We should all desire to live more productive lives for Christ, but we often wonder how that can happen – is it simply the product of gritting our teeth and trying harder, or is there another way? Join us as we discover God's plan for living a more fruitful life.
We should all desire to live more productive lives for Christ, but we often wonder how that can happen – is it simply the product of gritting our teeth and trying harder, or is there another way? Join us as we discover God's plan for living a more fruitful life.
When it comes to our spiritual lives, we are all prone to drifting. The danger is that we often don't realize we're drifting until we look up and find ourselves far from where we once were. Let's reflect on and explore how we can be more anchored in our spiritual lives when we find ourselves drifting further from God.
When it comes to our spiritual lives, we are all prone to drifting. The danger is that we often don't realize we're drifting until we look up and find ourselves far from where we once were. Let's reflect on and explore how we can be more anchored in our spiritual lives when we find ourselves drifting further from God.
Before we can fully embrace God's “more” in our lives, we first must grasp what his “more” is all about. Is it simply about doing more with our already busy, overscheduled lives? Or does God have something deeper and more transformative in mind? Let's talk about God's more for our lives.
Before we can fully embrace God's “more” in our lives, we first must grasp what his “more” is all about. Is it simply about doing more with our already busy, overscheduled lives? Or does God have something deeper and more transformative in mind? Let's talk about God's more for our lives.
Invite your friends and family over and join us from home for this special message from Pastor Nathan. Services will be online at 9 & 11 am and available on-demand on all our streaming channels.
Invite your friends and family over and join us from home for this special message from Pastor Nathan. Services will be online at 9 & 11 am and available on-demand on all our streaming channels.
While Jesus' family lineage features notable figures, it also includes very ordinary people - some the Bible doesn't even give us a history of. These seemingly insignificant people remind us that God can perform the miraculous through anyone, teaching us that every nobody can become a somebody in His story.
While Jesus' family lineage features notable figures, it also includes very ordinary people - some the Bible doesn't even give us a history of. These seemingly insignificant people remind us that God can perform the miraculous through anyone, teaching us that every nobody can become a somebody in His story.
Jesus had many kings in his genealogy, albeit some very evil kings. But even after some pretty big royal failures, there were kings who came after, determined to forge a new path and follow God – teaching us that God can write a new story through us, no matter who is in our family.
Jesus had many kings in his genealogy, albeit some very evil kings. But even after some pretty big royal failures, there were kings who came after, determined to forge a new path and follow God – teaching us that God can write a new story through us, no matter who is in our family.
A quick look at Jesus' family tree reveals a family rife with sin, secrets, and shame. Rather than being excluded, many of these individuals were included in God's story and family – teaching us that we can be included in God's family no matter who we are.
A quick look at Jesus' family tree reveals a family rife with sin, secrets, and shame. Rather than being excluded, many of these individuals were included in God's story and family – teaching us that we can be included in God's family no matter who we are.
For gratitude to begin spilling out of our lives, certain habits must be established. Let's explore what those are and how they can lead to an endless stream of thankfulness.