NorthCross Sermons

Abraham Part 6: To Save a City (Genesis 18:17-32)

God invited Abraham to be the defense attorney for an ancient city named Sodom. Rather than disputing the wickedness of the city, Abraham appealed to God on the basis of the handful of righteous people who lived there. The lesson Abraham learned would be fulfilled on a much larger scale by a greater defense attorney two thousand years later.

Abraham Part 5: A Laughing Matter? (Genesis 18:1-14)

Have you ever had a dream for your life that didn't happen? Unfulfilled hopes and dreams can lead a person to anger, frustration, and sadness. Abraham's wife experienced those very things, yet the way God helped her through it is the same way he helps people to this day.

Abraham Part 4: Rushing Ahead (Genesis 16:1-6)

Sometimes God's plan requires waiting. In fact, seasons of waiting are a given... but how you respond is not. Abraham had to learn the hard way that the inclination to rush ahead is almost never the best response.

Abraham Part 3: You Promised (Genesis 15:1-6)

When someone makes a promise to you, they're asking you to let go of something and trust them with it. Maybe it's an important task. Maybe it has something to do with money. Maybe it's your heart. In part 3 you'll discover some big promises God makes, and you'll be amazed by what he did when Abraham hesitated to let go and trust him with everything.

Abraham Part 2: Looking Up First (Genesis 13:5-17)

There are times in life when God's direction is clear, but other times when life offers more than one good option. How do you decide what to do? In part two you will see that Abraham faced situations like this. How he handled his coin-flip-moment will help you navigate through yours.

Abraham Part 1: Going Not Knowing (Genesis 12:1-8)

Whenever people make a list of heroes of the Bible, a man named Abraham is always at or near the top. He was set aside for an extraordinary calling. Do you have a calling? Is there a greater purpose God has for you? When you discover where Abraham came from, it will help you understand where you're going.

Wish You Were Here Part 5: More Than Words (Matthew 1:18-25)

Wish You Were Here Part 4: Where Nothing’s Missing (1 John 4:16-19)

Life can be scary and full of uncertainty. Believe it or not, there is a way to live without fear... even when there's something to be afraid of. This final episode of "Wish You Were Here" will help you discover the common thread that runs through all your fears. And at the end of it all, you'll see what God does to remove that thread.

Wish You Were Here Part 2: Proof of Residence

Have you ever wanted to be a part of a group, but didn't know if you would make the cut? There's a way you can be confident that you've made the cut with God. And there's also a key indicator that you've moved from [there] to [here].

Wish You Were Here Part 1: From There to Here (1 John 1:5-10)

While God loves you wherever you're at, he loves you too much to leave you there. A letter written by the Apostle John towards the end of the first century highlights many "places" where God wishes you were. In part one we see how God wishes you were in the light, not in darkness. But what does that mean, and how do you get from there to here?