Helping the Whole World Find and Follow Jesus
Stand: Stories of Courage Introduction: A local church has a sign that says “Hope Is Real.” It wouldn’t take a whole lot of thought to agree with that statement. But sometimes it is not so easy to find. I believe that one of the most important gifts we can give to another person is the…
Stand: Stories of Courage Introduction: When we are pushed to the limit, we have a choice to make. Will we choose the path of least resistance or will we have the courage to take a stand? In this four-week series, we will unpack five compelling stories from the book of Daniel. We will cover points…
Who We Are Introduction: At Northstar, we want to be known by what we’re for, rather than what we’re against. We’re for loving God. We’re for loving people. We’re for bringing God and people together as Jesus commanded. And we’re for helping people mature in their faith. Northstar exists to bring people into a relationship…
Your Inner Circle Introduction: We often misunderstand the influence that people have in our lives. The two words that most accurately describe influence are powerful and subtle. The influence of others can be powerful because we all desire to have people like us, therefore, we may start acting like others to gain their approval. Their…
Conflict Introduction: Conflict is inevitable. People are flawed and the world is broken, so we shouldn’t be surprised when we face struggles in all areas of our lives, relationships and endeavors. Unresolved conflicts are like termites to use a metaphor. The relationship, like a tree, can look strong on the outside, but can be eaten…