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NorthCross Sermons
by NorthCross Church
Sunday messages from NorthCross Lutheran Church in Lakeville, MN
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Psalm 23 Part 1 | He Owns Me
Psalm 23 Part 1 | He Owns Me (Psalm 23:1-6) A person’s sense of security is often measured by what they have, such as money, health, control, or the approval of others. But eventually we all learn that security gained by what you have is guaranteed to not last long. This weekend, as we begin a...
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Mission Builders Part 5 | Whatever Comes Next
Mission Builders Part 5 | Whatever Comes Next (Genesis 32:1-12) We all want to know what’s next. And when the future feels uncertain, it’s natural to make plans, figure things out, and try to stay in control. But what happens when we’ve done everything we can and still don’t know how things will...
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Mission Builders Part 4 | Why to Give
Mission Builders Part 4 | Why to Give (2 Corinthians 9:6-11) There are all kinds of things that motivate us to do what we do. Sometimes it’s obligation. Sometimes it’s pressure. Sometimes it’s even guilt. But when it comes to generosity, God has something completely different in mind. This…
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Mission Builders Part 3 | How We Build Matters
Mission Builders Part 3 | How We Build Matters (Matthew 6:19-24) What you do matters. But sometimes, how you do it matters more. As we take a significant step forward together as a church, we need to think carefully not only about what we’re building, but about how we’re building it. This weekend...
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Mission Builders Part 2 | The Opportunity in Front of Us
Mission Builders Part 2 | The Opportunity in Front of Us (Matthew 25:14-21) Every day, opportunities are right in front of us: opportunities to make a difference, influence someone’s life, or be part of something bigger than ourselves. The challenge is that sometimes we’re so focused on getting...
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Mission Builders Part 1 | What the World Needs
Mission Builders Part 1 | What the World Needs (John 4:4-26) We all want to know that we are loved, valued, and that there is a place where we belong. But where do we look to satisfy that longing? And what happens when the things we turn to never quite deliver what we hoped they would? As we…
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The Life of David Part 10 | Leaving a Legacy
The Life of David Part 10 | Leaving a Legacy (1 Chronicles 28:1-10) As David’s life comes to an end, his focus is not on what he accomplished but on what will continue after he is gone. In a culture that encourages people to focus on themselves, David reminds us to think beyond ourselves. What...
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The Life of David Part 9 | Crossing the Kidron
The Life of David Part 9 | Crossing the Kidron (2 Samuel 15:13-29) What do you do when you can't undo what you've done? David was forgiven of his sins involving Bathsheba, but forgiveness didn't erase the consequences of what he did. In this message, we'll follow David as he faces the painful...
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Tension at Sea | Guest Preacher Micah Boehm
Tension at Sea (Matthew 14:22-33) Fear comes easily. Trust doesn’t. When God calls us to trust him, it can feel impossible with so many reasons to be afraid. But what if that very tension is where God teaches us the most? This week, we’ll discover how Jesus meets us in our terror and leads us to...
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The Life of David Part 8 | The Gift of Repentance
The Life of David Part 8 | The Gift of Repentance (2 Samuel 12:1-14) After David's sin comes one of the most important moments in his life: Nathan confronts him. Nathan courageously speaks the truth, and David is brought face-to-face with his sin. This message will explore both the blessing of...
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The Life of David Part 7 | Means to an End
The Life of David Part 7 | Means to an End (2 Samuel 11:1-17) Last week, we saw David at his best, showing extraordinary kindness to someone who didn't deserve it and could never repay it. This week, we'll see him at his worst. David's choices set off a chain of events that could have brought an...
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The Life of David Part 6 | A Seat at the King's Table
The Life of David Part 6 | A Seat at the King’s Table (2 Samuel 9:1-13) When faith feels weak or failures feel heavy, you might be unsure where you stand with God. Few things shape your life more deeply than uncertainty about his love. This week, we’ll see how King David showed “God’s kindness”…
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The Life of David Part 5 | When God Had Other Plans
The Life of David Part 5 | When God Had Other Plans (1 Samuel 7:1-16) We've all imagined how life was supposed to go. But what happens when the future we planned looks nothing like the one we receive? In this message from the Life of David, we'll discover why God's "no" doesn't mean He has…
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The Life of David Part 4 | Being in the Waiting
The Life of David Part 4 | Being in the Waiting (1 Samuel 26:7-9; 27:1; 30:3-6) Seasons of waiting aren't easy, but they can be seasons of incredible growth. The problem is, waiting also comes with traps that can catch you by surprise. This week, we'll see how David faced at least three of those...
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The Life of David Part 3 | The Blessing of Good Friends
The Life of David Part 3 | The Blessing of Good Friends (1 Samuel 18:1-4) We live in a world that's more connected than ever, yet a growing number of people say they are lacking meaningful friendships. This week in The Life of David, we're going to see how one friendship had a profound impact on...
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The Cross | Guest Preacher Luke Wegner
The Cross (Matthew 16:21-26) The cross changed everything. What was once a symbol of suffering and death has become the greatest symbol of God's love and salvation. Join us as we see why Jesus went to the cross for us and what it looks like to follow him by taking up our cross each day. Message...
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Unshakeable Gratitude | Guest Preacher Kostia Skorenkyi
Unshakeable Gratitude (Genesis 8:15-22) What happens when everything you've built your life on is suddenly taken away? This week we're going to see how Noah steps into a world that has been completely changed by the flood. Yet instead of fear, anger, or despair, his first response is worship.…
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The Life of David Part 2 | Goliath
The Life of David Part 2 | Goliath (1 Samuel 17:32-37; 45-47) Why can two people look at the exact same situation and see two very different things? That's the question at the heart of David and Goliath. While an entire army was fixated on the size of the enemy before them, David was focused on…
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The Life of David Part 1 | Matters of the Heart
The Life of David Part 1 | Matters of the Heart (1 Samuel 16:1-13) When people evaluate others, they usually look at things like appearance, accomplishments, personality, and potential. God looks somewhere else entirely: He looks at the heart. In part one of this series, we'll discover why God...
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Team Up | The Word of God Spread
Team Up | The Word of God Spread Acts 6:1-7 Have you ever wondered if what you do really matters? Most people want their lives to make a difference, but it's easy to feel like we're just going through the motions. This weekend, we'll look at a surprising moment in the early church and discover…
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I've Got Questions Part 7 | Do I Really Need Church?
I’ve Got Questions Part 7 | Do I Really Need Church? (Ephesians 2:13-22) Church is supposed to be a place where people are pointed to Jesus. But sometimes church can be a source of frustration, disappointment, or even deep wounds, making some people wonder: Do I really need church to follow…
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I've Got Questions Part 6 | How Do I Know If I Have Faith?
I’ve Got Questions Part 6 | How Do I Know If I Have Faith? (Romans 10:9-17) A lot seems to ride on faith in Jesus. But what exactly counts as faith? What if you have doubts, questions, or moments where your confidence feels weak? In Part 6 of “I’ve Got Questions,” we’ll wrestle with one of the…
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I've Got Questions Part 5 | Can I Trust the Bible?
I’ve Got Questions Part 5 | Can I Trust the Bible? (2 Peter 1:19-21) We live in a world where it’s becoming harder and harder to know if what we’re reading or seeing is actually true. So how can we know if the Bible can be trusted? This week, we’re going to explore that questions by taking a…
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I've Got Questions Part 4 | What about Heaven and Hell?
I’ve Got Questions Part 4 | What about Heaven and Hell? (Luke 16:19-31) Eternity is a topic that can be easy to avoid until it becomes personal. This week we're not going avoid it. We're going to look at what Jesus says about eternity and wrestle with how heaven, hell, and the love of God all fit...
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I've Got Questions Part 3 | Do I Have to Choose Between God and Science?
I’ve Got Questions Part 2 | Do I Have to Choose Between God and Science? (Psalm 19:1-4) For many of us, it can feel like God and science are pulling in opposite directions. But what if that’s not actually true? This weekend we're going to discover that science and God don't need to be in...
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I've Got Questions Part 2 | If God is Good, Why is There Suffering?
I’ve Got Questions Part 2 | If God is Good, Why is There Suffering? (Job 1:13-22) Sometimes suffering makes sense because we can see what caused it. But other times, it doesn’t make any sense at all. When you can’t see any good in it, it’s easy to wonder why a loving God would allow it. This...
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I've Got Questions Part 1 | What Do I Do with My Questions?
I’ve Got Questions Part 1 | What Do I Do with My Questions? We all have questions about God, but sometimes it can feel like we’re not supposed to ask them. Like real faith means we should just believe. This week, we'll see how Jesus responds to someone who had questions and discover that God...
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Begin with Easter
Begin with Easter (Acts 17:16-31) Has life ever felt a little empty? Like no matter what you fill it with, it never quite satisfies. What if the life you're looking for doesn't start with something you do? What if it begins with Easter? In this message we'll discover what that means. Message…
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Shadows Part 3 | The Mediator
Moses led a people who turned away from God and stood under his judgment. In that moment, he stepped forward as their mediator, pleading for mercy but unable to remove their guilt. Good Friday shows us what Moses could only reach for. Jesus stands in the gap and does what no one else could, fully...
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Palm Sunday | Choosing the Way of the Cross
Palm Sunday Choosing the Way of the Cross (Philippians 2:3-8) Let's not miss the humility of Jesus! God became man and came to Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, because he knew what we needed. He also knew everything that was going to happen, and he didn't turn around but chose to serve us all through…
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Shadows Part 2 | The Deliverer
Shadows Part 2 | The Deliverer (Exodus 12:1-13) What if the life you’ve been looking for isn’t something you have to create, but something you’ve been given? This week we're going to see how God delivered his people out of Egyptian slavery and into a new life. And yet, what the Israelites...
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Shadows Part 1 | The Rescuer
Shadows Part 1 | The Rescuer (Exodus 3:1-8) God used a man named Moses to rescue a nation that was enslaved in Egypt. In this series we’ll look at some of the ways God worked through him to bring deliverance. As we do, we’ll see how Moses was a shadow of the greater deliverance that would...
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The "&" Series Part 5 | Bold & Humble
The “&” Series Part 5 | Bold & Humble (Acts 2:36-41) What does it look like to be bold about your faith without becoming harsh or arrogant? We live in a world where many Christians feel pressure to stay silent, or are tempted to speak without love. Jesus calls us to something better. In part five...
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The "&" Series Part 4 | Sinner & Saint
The “&” Series Part 4 | Sinner & Saint (1 John 1:5-10) Many followers of Jesus find themselves stuck between guilt and doubt, wondering if ongoing struggle with sin means their faith isn’t real. This week we’ll work through two truths that all Jesus followers must hold together: You are a sinner...
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The "&" Series Part 3 | In the World & Not of the World
The “&” Series Part 3 | In the World & Not of the World (1 Peter 2:11-12) What does it look like to follow Jesus without withdrawing from the world, or slowly becoming just like it? This week we’re diving into the tension of what it looks like to be in the world but not of the world. This will be…
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The "&" Series Part 2 | Judge & Do Not Judge
The “&” Series Part 2 | Judge & Do Not Judge (Matthew 7:1-6) Jesus said, “Do not judge.” Yet moments later, he commands his followers to discern truth, examine their path, and evaluate spiritual voices. So, which is it? This weekend we’ll step into the tension of Judge & Do Not Judge and discover...
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The "&" Series Part 1 | Faith & Works
The “&” Series Part 1 | Faith & Works (James 2:14-24) We are saved by grace through faith, not by what we do. But does that mean that we can live however we want and that our works are unimportant? This week we're going to explore the tension between resting fully in what Christ has done and…
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Do You Live in the Ordinary? | Guest Preacher Dustin Sievert
Do You Live in the Ordinary? (Luke 2:41-52) Do you live in the ordinary or on spiritual auto-pilot? This weekend, God will challenge us to examine the rhythms and assumptions that shape our faith and remind us where true growth happens. We're going to see how Jesus is not just our example, but…
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Resilient Part 4 | Relational Resiliency
Resilient Part 4 | Relational Resiliency (Colossians 3:12-17) Resiliency isn't just about what's happening inside of you. It shows itself most clearly in how you relate to the people around you. Strained relationships can drain resilience quickly, and a lack of resilience can just as quickly…
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Resilient Part 3 | Physical Resiliency
Resilient Part 3 | Physical Resiliency (1 Kings 19:1-9) What if caring for your body is more than a wellness goal? What if it’s actually a part of faith? In part three of Resilient, we’ll discover how God meets us in our limits and why physical care, spiritual strength, and a resilient life are...
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Resilient Part 2 | Emotional Resiliency
Resilient Part 2 | Emotional Resiliency (John 20:11-20) We all have emotions, and they serve an important purpose. They alert us to what’s happening around us, both good and bad. But we don’t always respond to our emotions in healthy ways. That’s why a big part of being resilient is learning how…
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Resilient Part 1 | Spiritual Resiliency
Resilient Part 1 | Spiritual Resiliency (2 Corinthians 4:7-18) Anyone can find resilience through discipline, deadlines, fear, success, or sheer determination. But as you've probably experienced, those sources of strength eventually fade and come to an end. As we begin this new series, we will...
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Christmas with NorthCross 2025
Galatians 4:4-5 Have you ever had to wait for something you wanted? In the waiting, it can feel like God is absent. The world waited centuries for God to send a Savior. And then, he sent the perfect gift at the perfect time. This Christmas we're going to discover that even in the waiting, God is...
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Reasons for the Season Part 3 | Peace for the Broken
Reasons for the Season Part 3 | Peace for the Broken (Colossians 1:15-23) The word peace usually carries the connotation of calm, comfort, or relief from stress. The Bible frames it differently. Peace isn’t a feeling to chase. It's a broken relationship made whole. This weekend, we will discover...
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Reasons for the Season Part 2 | Love for the Hurting
Reasons for the Season Part 2 | Love for the Hurting (1 John 4:7-12) Christmas is a season filled with warmth and expectation, but it can also highlight hurt, loneliness, and brokenness. In this week's message, we will explore how God’s love entered a hurting world and what that love means for us...
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Reasons for the Season Part 1 | Rescue for the Lost
Reasons for the Season Part 1 | Rescue for the Lost (Luke 19:1-10) When the King of the universe came to dwell among us, he did not surround himself with the most religious people. Rather, he moved toward those who seemed farthest from God. This weekend we'll see how Jesus' encounter with a man...
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Don't Be Anxious | Guest Preacher Dan Schmidt
Don’t Be Anxious (Philippians 4:4-8) In this message, we'll explore how personal prayer deepens your relationship with God, opens the door to supernatural peace, and equips you to face life’s worries and anxieties with confidence and hope. Give a one-time or recurring gift:...
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Thanksgiving with NorthCross 2025
This Thanksgiving, we’ll explore why gratitude is meant to be expressed, not just felt. Jesus was astonished when he healed ten people, but only one of them returned to say thank you. When we assume that others know we appreciate them, unexpressed gratitude can communicate and cultivate...
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The Generous Life Part 2 | The Opportunity
The Generous Life Part 1 | The Opportunity (Luke 12: 13-21) Generosity has the power to change lives. This week in our series, Jesus teaches us to see our resources differently than the world does. He invites us to embrace the amazing opportunities we have to make a difference when we live the...
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The Generous Life Part 1 | The Inspiration
The Generous Life Part 1 | The Inspiration (2 Corinthians 8:1-9) Most of us value generosity, but being generous doesn't always come naturally. In week one of The Generous Life, we're going to explore that tension. We're going to discover that the inspiration for a generous life comes from the...
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