North Point Community Church
353 episodes - English - Latest episode: 23 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.9K ratingsWelcome to the weekly audio podcast for North Point Community Church in Alpharetta, GA where our mission is to lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. Our desire is that this podcast will encourage you in your relationship with God. Visit us at northpoint.org.
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Your Integrity, Our World, Part 1: The Inescapable Ought // Andy Stanley
August 08, 2021 17:52 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBThere are times we know we ought to do something, even when there is no written rule. That's because there is an “ought to” that stands outside of you and over you that didn't originate with you. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow North Point Community Church: YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Keeping Your Soul Sane in Seasons of Change // Clay Scroggins
August 01, 2021 17:50 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBIn seasons of change, it's good to remind ourselves who God is and who we are. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow North Point Community Church: YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Last Resort // April Farmer
July 25, 2021 18:20 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBWe all know desperate times call for desperate measures. Even if you turn to Jesus as a last resort, it’s not too late for him to give you a life of freedom. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow North Point Community Church: YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mean People... and What To Do About Them, Part 2: Beyond Even // Andy Stanley
July 18, 2021 16:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBIf you repay evil for evil, you will write a pretty predictable story. But there’s a way to write a remarkable one instead. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow North Point Community Church: YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mean People... and What To Do About Them, Part 1 // Andy Stanley
July 11, 2021 16:05 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBSubscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow North Point Community Church: YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mean People... and What To Do About Them, Part 1: Even Is Easy // Andy Stanley
July 11, 2021 16:05 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBHurting someone because they hurt you doesn't end the cycle. It perpetuates it. And it makes you look like the person you dislike. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow North Point Community Church: YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Like Stars in the Sky // Andy Stanley
June 27, 2021 18:13 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBRed or Blue. Left or Right. For or Against. It sometimes feels like the United States isn't very united. There's something we can do about that, and it has less to do with our rights and more to do with our responsibility. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow North Point Community Church: YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
One Another, Part 3: Narratives // Jamey Dickens
June 20, 2021 17:35 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBIt’s easy to think we have someone figured out based on a few quick data points. But for us to see others the way God sees them, we have to trade in the narratives we create about people and instead get to know them. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow North Point Community Church: YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
One Another, Part 2: Grudges // Jamey Dickens
June 13, 2021 17:37 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBWe hold grudges for days, months, or sometimes years. And the longer we hold a grudge, the more it has a hold on us. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow North Point Community Church: YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
One Another, Part 1: Words // Jamey Dickens
June 06, 2021 18:33 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBWe’re using more words than ever before, and we’re thinking less about them than ever before. That's cause for concern because our words can either build someone up or tear them down. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow North Point Community Church: YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Faith Full, Part 6 // Andy Stanley
May 16, 2021 17:52 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBSubscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow North Point Community Church: YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Faith Full, Part 6: When Life Happens // Andy Stanley
May 16, 2021 17:52 - 43 minutes - 40 MBWrinkle-free days usually don’t create great faith, because we don’t know what we actually believe until what we claim to believe is tested. Those unexpected things life throws our way can end up being pivotal circumstances in our faith journeys. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow North Point Community Church: YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Faith Full, Part 5: Pre-Decide // Andy Stanley
May 09, 2021 17:40 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBThere is no progress without discipline. And many times, what begins as an "ought to" becomes a "want to." Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow North Point Community Church: YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Faith Full, Part 4: That Person // Andy Stanley
May 02, 2021 17:37 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBSometimes it seems God drops someone into our lives at just the right time. The defining moments and seasons of our lives usually revolve around those providential relationships. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow North Point Community Church: YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Faith Full, Part 3: It's Personal // Andy Stanley
April 25, 2021 18:04 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBNothing causes us to depend on God more than pushing through our inadequacies to help other people. When we serve in a ministry we take personally, we experience God’s power and faithfulness. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow North Point Community Church: YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Faith Full, Part 2: Practically Speaking // Andy Stanley
April 18, 2021 18:11 - 44 minutes - 41 MBIt’s one thing to believe and enjoy practical teaching. But gaining knowledge is not enough to grow our faith —applying it is. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow North Point Community Church: YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Faith Full, Part 1: Five Faith Catalysts // Andy Stanley
April 11, 2021 19:22 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBWe’ve all heard stories of people—or we know people—who have what appears to be unshakable faith. They have a confidence in God that informs what they do. Where does faith like that come from? Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow North Point Community Church: YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Faith Full, Part 1: Unshakable // Andy Stanley
April 11, 2021 19:22 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBWe’ve all heard stories of people—or we know people—who have what appears to be unshakable faith. They have a confidence in God that informs what they do. Where does faith like that come from? Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow North Point Community Church: YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Easter // Andy Stanley
April 04, 2021 18:18 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBSubscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow North Point Community Church: YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Grown-Up Prayers, Part 4: Help Me See // Andy Stanley
March 28, 2021 13:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBWe want to be open-minded, but we naturally resist things we can't control or don't understand. So how can we learn to be open to changing our ideals and beliefs, especially if we may be wrong about something? It begins with a simple prayer. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow North Point Community Church: YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Grown-Up Prayers, Part 3: Lead Us . . . Not! // Andy Stanley
March 21, 2021 13:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBJesus told his followers to pray to avoid temptation. But before we can pray that with a clear conscience, there are some things we need to ask ourselves first. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow North Point Community Church: YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Grown-Up Prayers, Part 2: Give Us // Andy Stanley
March 14, 2021 13:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBIf God already knows my needs, why pray? Because the purpose of prayer is to surrender your will, not impose it. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow North Point Community Church: YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Grown-Up Prayers, Part 1: Not Like That // Andy Stanley
March 07, 2021 14:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBAt one time or another, we’ve all been told we should pray. But how should we pray? Jesus’s disciples had the exact same question. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow North Point Community Church: YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
And the Hits Just Keep On Coming, Part 3 // Clay Scroggins
February 28, 2021 14:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBWhile we can’t avoid tough times, there’s something we all need in order to navigate them. It just takes time and intentionality to get it. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow North Point Community Church: YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
And the Hits Just Keep on Coming, Part 2 // Clay Scroggins
February 21, 2021 14:05 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBJust because God is good doesn’t mean good things will always happen. But we can trust that God is working even when we can’t see what he’s doing. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow North Point Community Church: YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
And the Hits Just Keep on Coming, Part 1 // Clay Scroggins
February 14, 2021 14:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBOur faith will be defined most in the seasons where life is the worst. And our faith is best when it’s fastened to actual promises, not future outcomes. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow North Point Community Church: YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets, Part 6: The Relationship Question // Andy Stanley
February 07, 2021 14:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBThere's a question you can ask yourself that will bring inescapable clarity to just about every relational decision you'll bump up against. But a word of warning: it's not for the faint of heart. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow North Point Community Church: YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets, Part 5: The Maturity Question // Andy Stanley
January 31, 2021 14:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBIt's human nature to snuggle up to the edge of irresponsibility or disaster and stay there as long as possible. But instead of wondering how close we can get before crossing the line, we need to ask ourselves perhaps the most important question we can ever ask. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow North Point Community Church: YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Better Decisions Fewer Regrets, Part 4: The Conscience Question // Andy Stanley
January 24, 2021 14:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBSometimes an option we're considering creates tension inside of us. When that happens, it can be tempting to ignore the discomfort or brush by it. But instead of doing that, we need to pay close attention to it. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow North Point Community Church: YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets, Part 3: The Legacy Question // Andy Stanley
January 17, 2021 14:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBYour life is more than random, disconnected events. It's a story being written. Whether it's a thoughtful response or an emotionally fueled reaction, we write the stories of our lives one decision at a time. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow North Point Community Church: YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets, Part 2: The Integrity Question // Andy Stanley
January 10, 2021 14:00 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBThe easiest person to deceive is the person in the mirror. But when we do the hard work of being honest with ourselves, we’re on our way to not selling ourselves on a potential regret. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow North Point Community Church: YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets, Part 1: Deciding Our Way Forward // Andy Stanley
January 03, 2021 14:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBWe never know what or who hangs in the balance of the decisions we make. But we do know that our decisions determine the direction and quality of our life. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow North Point Community Church: YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
North Point Community Church Christmas Celebration // Andy Stanley
December 20, 2020 14:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBWe all look for meaning in even the most random events—especially the negative events. The Christmas story is a reminder that sometimes God interrupts people's stories for a clear purpose. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow North Point Community Church: YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Life, Love & Legacy: A Conversation with Dr. Charles Stanley, Part 2
December 13, 2020 14:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBIn Part 2, Andy and his dad talk about patience, perseverance, photography, and the one thing Dr. Stanley prioritizes more than anything. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow North Point Community Church: YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Life, Love & Legacy: A Conversation with Dr. Charles Stanley, Part 1
December 06, 2020 14:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBIn Part 1 of Life, Love & Legacy, Andy and his dad talk about their childhoods, parenting, generosity, and more. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow North Point Community Church: YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Life, Love & Legacy: A Conversation with Dr. Charles Stanley
December 06, 2020 14:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBIn Part 1 of Life, Love & Legacy, Andy and his dad talk about their childhoods, parenting, generosity, and more. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow North Point Community Church: YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Giving Thanks // Andy Stanley
November 29, 2020 14:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBWhen the local church loves the community, things change. Basic needs get met, people take next steps in their faith, and those with power leverage their influence for the sake of others. For all you do as part of this local church, thank you. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow North Point Community Church: YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Give Thanks // Andy Stanley
November 22, 2020 14:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBBeing grateful for someone is an emotion we can all relate to. But gratitude is not just an attitude, it's something that needs to be expressed. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow North Point Community Church: YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Beautiful Thing // Sherita Harkness
November 15, 2020 14:00 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBWe’re all carrying a burden right now, and no one should carry it alone. But how do we help others with their burdens when we feel weary and isolated? How do we carve out space for community in a chaotic and confusing season? Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow North Point Community Church: YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Space Between Us // Andy Stanley and Sarah Anderson
November 08, 2020 14:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBAndy Stanley interviews Sarah Anderson, author of The Space Between Us: How Jesus Teaches Us to Live Together When Politics and Religion Pull Us Apart. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow North Point Community Church: YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Be Rich Celebration // Andy Stanley, Marquise Cox and Guests
November 01, 2020 16:50 - 27 minutes - 25 MBToday, we celebrate Be Rich, our annual campaign to go above and beyond in giving back to our community. Thanks to your generosity of time and money, we have a LOT to celebrate. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow North Point Community Church: YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Parenting in the 21st Century, Part 4: A Wock and a Hard Place // Andy Stanley
October 25, 2020 13:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBIf your main goal is your kid's obedience, you're settling for something less than and you're setting yourself up to have anger stirred up regularly. Instead of obedience being the objective, there's a long-term target that will go a long way toward winning as a parent. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow North Point Community Church: YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Parenting in the 21st Century, Part 3: Honor Code // Andy Stanley
October 18, 2020 12:42 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBWhen our kids mess up, our tendency is to take something away from them. However, punishment shouldn't be the end goal of discipline. Restoration should be. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow North Point Community Church: YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Parenting in the 21st Century, Part 2: Benchmark // Andy Stanley
October 11, 2020 13:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBMoms and dads dream of a future where their kids become adults and still want to come home regularly to visit. As parents, there’s something we can do to lay the foundation for that dream to become a reality. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow North Point Community Church: YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Parenting in the 21st Century, Part 1: Real vs. Ideal // Andy Stanley
October 04, 2020 13:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBIdeal can seem out of reach, and it sometimes feels easier to put it out of sight. Part of being a parent is to point our children toward the ideal, while at the same time navigating what is real. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow North Point Community Church: YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Shining Through, Part 2: While You're In It // Andy Stanley
September 27, 2020 13:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBDuring a major epidemic, first century Christians acted in such a way that people outside the faith couldn’t ignore them. It's not enough to believe correctly. We must act on what we say we believe. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow North Point Community Church: YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Shining Through, Part 1: Random Acts of Violence // Andy Stanley
September 20, 2020 13:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBDuring times of crisis, there is something Christians should be doing above anything else. Doing this won’t answer why bad things happen, but it will demonstrate where our hope lies. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow North Point Community Church: YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Be Rich 2020 // Andy Stanley
September 13, 2020 13:16 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBThe right questions are not "Why did this happen?" or "Whose fault was that?" We usually know those answers. The better question: "How can we help?" Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow North Point Community Church: YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What Do You Have in Your House? // Sherita Harkness
September 06, 2020 12:00 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MBWhether it’s a possession, time, or a talent, we all have access to something God can use for the sake of others. But nothing is usable unless we first make it available. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow North Point Community Church: YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
One Thing is for Certain, Part 2: Consider the Source // Stuart Hall
August 30, 2020 13:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBWe can either lean on what we believe or lean on who we believe in. Leaning on a who instead of a what won’t give us certainty throughout life, but it is the better (and harder) option. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow North Point Community Church: YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.