Northside Christian Church - Wadsworth Campus - Sunday Worship

Jesus didn’t call us to stay comfortable. He called us to go fish for people. In John 1, we see four simple steps for reaching the people God has placed around us: Forge a friendship. Initiate a spiritual conversation. Share the gospel. Help them make a decision. Who is God placing in your life right now—and what might happen if you took the first step? Go fish. 🎣

What are you willing to wreck, risk, carry, or sacrifice to help someone get closer to Jesus? Today we begin Wreck the Roof, a new series about putting our faith into action and caring for people like they matter—no matter the cost. Sometimes loving people means overcoming obstacles, getting creative, and carrying someone when they can’t get there on their own. Who’s on your stretcher? And what roof might God be asking you to wreck?

Today, as we wrap up our Grow Deeper series, we’re reminded of the one thing that gives purpose to it all: love. Love is more than a feeling—it’s a choice, it’s our “why,” and it’s how we reflect God to the world around us. What does it look like for you to choose love this week?

Your gifts were never meant to sit on the sidelines. God has uniquely equipped every believer. Discover your gift, deploy it, and use it to build up the body of Christ. As we continue our Grow Deeper series, we look at how to use our gifts for Christ.

Drifting rarely happens all at once—it happens one small compromise at a time. Don’t confuse attendance with intimacy, information with transformation, or busyness with holiness. Stay close to Jesus and remember: God is faithful, even when we are not.

Growing deeper in our faith doesn’t happen by accident. It takes discipline, intentionality, and a willingness to keep running the race God has called us to. In this week’s Grow Deeper, we’re challenged to Run Your Race and Guard Your Pace.

You were never meant to put a bargain-bin price tag on a life Jesus paid everything to redeem. Discover what true freedom looks like as we continue our Grow Deeper series through 1 Corinthians.

Going to church doesn't automatically mean you're growing in your faith. What if the next step in your walk with Christ isn't attending more... but contributing more? Discover what it means to move from being a consumer to a contributor—and why that's where real spiritual growth begins.

Why does God's plan sometimes make less sense than our own? If you've ever struggled to trust Him when the path isn't clear, this message is for you. Discover why what looks like foolishness to the world is actually the wisdom that changes everything.

Are you following a label—or following Jesus? Today, we look at how real spiritual growth begins when we stop focusing on appearances and start seeking the Savior. Join us as we kick off Grow Deeper, an 8-week journey through 1 Corinthians as we discover what it means to build a faith that's rooted in Christ.

Today, we'll gather as one church family to worship across generations as we walk through Exodus 34:6 and discover more about the character of God—His compassion, grace, patience, love, and faithfulness.

We all need a refresh sometimes—but what if the greatest refresh isn't found in changing your circumstances, but in changing your perspective? Join NextGen Student Director Brady Chrisman as he shares how confidence in Christ can renew your faith, no matter what you're facing.

What does real success look like in God's eyes? It isn't measured by power, position, or popularity—it's revealed through character, humility, and faithfulness. Today, we look at three habits from James 1 that can transform the way you lead, love, and live.

What happens when students step away from their everyday routines and spend a week focused on God? Join us today as NextGen Student Pastor Brady Chrisman talks with students returning from CIY and hears how God moved in their lives throughout the week.

Today we're joined by missionary Jorge Lugo as he shares from the book of Acts and gives an update on what God is doing through his ministry on the mission field.

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Healthy growth starts below the surface. 🌱 In week two of The Greenhouse Effect, we’re learning that deep roots in Christ lead to lasting growth, strength, and fruit — even in life’s hardest seasons. What are your roots really anchored in?

Growth doesn’t happen by accident — it happens on purpose. 🌱 We’re kicking off The Greenhouse Effect, a new series all about growing deeper in our faith and creating the kind of environment where God can grow something lasting in us.

No matter what season you’re in—celebrating, grieving, waiting, or overwhelmed—God is still faithful. Like Hannah, we can bring our pain to Him in prayer and trust that He is able to turn grieving into gratitude through His presence and provision.

Conflict on the outside, fear within—but God meets us there with real comfort. When we’re honest about our struggles and lean into His people, He brings healing, hope, and a peace that carries us through.

Stubborn, set in our ways, stuck in what we’ve always known—but God calls us into something greater. When we accept the uncomfortable, lay down our pride, and fix our eyes on Jesus, He moves us from stubborn to submissive and uses us to reach people we never thought possible.

Overlooked, attacked, redirected—David’s story shows that adversity isn’t the end, it’s how God brings us into alignment with Him. When we trust His plan through every season, He moves us from where we are to who we’re meant to become.

Disrespected, hurt, overlooked—Joseph’s story reminds us that what others meant for harm, God can use for good. When we release guilt, choose forgiveness, and trust Him with our future, He moves us from broken to delivered.

He is risen—and that changes everything. This Easter, we’re reminded of the greatest “BUT GOD” moment in history: We were sinners… but God saved us. The empty tomb proves your past doesn’t get the final word—God does. Hope is alive, freedom is real, and new life is possible today.

Worship is more than what we sing—it’s how we live. When we love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, our whole life becomes an act of worship that points others to Him.

A thriving church isn’t built on programs—it’s built on people who are devoted to prayer, intentional with their faith, and full of grace in every interaction. When we live this out together, we move from simply attending church to truly making an eternal impact.

Your work is more than a paycheck—it’s a platform. When we approach our jobs with integrity, purpose, and eternity in mind, even the everyday tasks can honor God and impact others. Discover how the right perspective can help you move from just surviving to truly thriving at work.

Are you surviving or thriving mentally? This week, we’re looking at Colossians 2, which reminds us that a thriving mind is rooted in truth, guarded from lies, made whole in Jesus, and freed from shame.

This week we're continuing in Colossians 3 and discovering how our spiritual “wardrobe” — compassion, humility, forgiveness, love — determines the health of every relationship in our lives. What you put on each day shapes what happens in your home, workplace, and friendships.

Today we continue or Surviving or Thriving series — and we’re talking finances. Are you surviving paycheck to paycheck… or learning to thrive? Join us for a real, hope-filled conversation about debt, contentment, and honoring God with what He’s given you.

Thriving isn’t about painting over what’s broken—it’s about letting God transform it. You can’t thrive personally while holding onto what Christ already crucified. Today Pastor Eric shares three ways to help us thrive personally as we walk with Jesus.

This week we’re starting a brand-new sermon series, Surviving or Thriving?—a journey through Colossians that asks a simple but powerful question: what does it really look like to build your life on Jesus, not just add Him to it? God’s desire isn’t that we barely get by, but that we experience a full, purpose-filled life rooted in Christ. Join us as we discover what it means to move from survival mode into true spiritual thriving.

You were created to make an eternal difference. This week, we conclude our Church on Mission series and explore how meeting people, imitating Jesus, and making room for change can impact lives forever.

Growth is part of God’s plan for our lives—but it doesn’t happen by accident. Today, we're focusing on growing with purpose by staying connected to Christ, putting down deep spiritual roots, being discerning in what shapes us, and trusting God’s process over time.

Vision Sunday reminds us of the big idea for 2026: God is moving us to grow into a compassionate community that impacts people for eternity. Lives are being changed through baptism, generosity is happening with bold faith, and everyday obedience is making an eternal difference. This is what it looks like when we move with God.

Join us this morning as Brady Chrisman, NextGen Students Director, shares from the life of Moses.

Christmas doesn’t just give us hope for today—it guarantees hope for the future. No matter the season you’re in, God is making all things new and our best is still ahead.

This Christmas Eve, discover the greatest gift ever—Jesus. No matter how dark this year has felt, hope still shines. Join us as we celebrate the Gift of Hope and the light that changes everything.

Hope doesn’t force us—it invites us. Just like the wise men, real hope calls us to respond by seeking Jesus, worshiping Him, and giving freely.

Hope didn’t arrive the way anyone expected—born in a manger, announced to shepherds, meant for everyone. What does hope look like to you right now? Join us today as we explore The Arrival of Hope.

Ever feel like the world is a little too dark lately? Today’s message reminds us that long before the manger, God promised a Hope that never fails—His name is Jesus.

Join us live as we wrap up Love Like Jesus and discover the incredible impact our words can have. Let Jesus shape the way we speak life into others today.

Ever gotten a gift that totally missed the mark? Jesus doesn’t give like that. This week’s message shows how His love is intentional, life-changing, and overflowing—see what it means to give love like Jesus.

We are called to "Love Like Jesus," who loved people unconditionally, including through Physical Touch. Today's message looks at the story in Luke 5 where Jesus encountered a man "covered with leprosy".

In a world driven by self-interest, how can we truly Love Like Jesus? Today, we're diving into the "Acts of Service" love language and the powerful lesson of Jesus washing His disciples' feet.

When was the last time you really spent quality time with someone—or with God? In a world full of distractions, Jesus showed us what it means to be fully present. Join us as we explore how to Love Like Jesus.

When was the last time you were filled with pure awe and wonder at what God can do? Today, we wrap up the Seasons series by taking a look at how God does the impossible and chooses to use ordinary people for extraordinary things.

Ever feel like you’re stuck in a season you don’t want to be in? The “Season of Wilderness” reminds us that what feels like delay isn’t defeat—it’s preparation. God uses the wilderness to humble, refine, and prepare us for what’s next. Don’t quit now… your breakthrough is coming!

Your brokenness is not a barrier to God's purpose; it's part of your testimony, because "there's more grace in Jesus than there's shame in you." Discover how God uses your brokenness and messy past to create a powerful, future-shaping testimony.

Marriage isn’t always easy, but it can be thriving and life-giving! This Sunday, we’re wrapping up our Marriage Matters series with 3 keys from Ephesians 5—Submission, Sacrifice & Strength. Whether you’re newly married or decades in, these truths will help you love deeper and grow closer. Join us live and discover how to build a marriage that lasts.