Northgate Christian Fellowship
739 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsWeekly messages delivered by Northgate's pastors and guest speakers. Northgate has two California locations, one in the North Bay city of Benicia, and the second in San Francisco. We encourage you to visit our web site at www.thisis.church where you will find more information about who we are and what we offer.
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Believe - Heart Check Part 10: Who Am I Becoming? Humility
October 14, 2018 21:12 - 37 minutes - 26 MBSpecial guest speaker, Steve Carter, brings the Believe series to a close with a very relevant message on the topic of Humility.
Believe - Heart Check Part 9: Who Am I Becoming? Gentleness
October 07, 2018 21:35 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBPastor Larry Davis introduces a very special guest who delivers the next message in the Believe series on the subject of Gentleness... Getting Power Under Control. Karl Romeus, the student ministry director at Bayside Church in Roseville, brings his unique sense of humor and style to a very relevant topic that is sure to keep your attention.
Believe - Heart Check Part 8: Who Am I Becoming? Faithfulness
September 30, 2018 23:33 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBPastor Ken Jensen continues the Believe series with a message on becoming Faithful, using Dr. Suess' "Horton Hatches the Egg" as an example we can all relate to. Message delivered by Ken Jensen.
Believe - Heart Check Part 7b: Who Am I Becoming? Kindness/Goodness
September 23, 2018 19:23 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBPastor Jerry Shenk Jr. continues the theme introduced last week of Kindness/Goodness with a message that speaks to those of us who believe we know what being "good" really is. Message presented by Jerry Shenk, Jr.
Believe - Heart Check Part 7a: Who Am I Becoming? Kindness/Goodness
September 17, 2018 01:22 - 35 minutes - 16.3 MBSpecial Guest, Ricky Mena (aka Spiderman), joins Pastor Larry Davis for an uplifting story of how God can reshape a persons future to reach a lost and hurting world with Kindness. Ricky responded to God's calling and now ministers to terminally ill children in hospitals as the superhero, Spiderman, bringing joy to these special children and their parents. Presented as an interview with Ricky Meena by Larry Davis.
Believe - Heart Check Part 6: Who Am I Becoming? Patience
September 09, 2018 22:32 - 42 minutes - 19.5 MBSpecial guest, Dave Dravecky, former pitcher for the SF Giants, brings a message of incredible courage and patience born out of a series of events that culminated in the pitch heard around the world. Both Dave and his wife, Jan, have since demonstrated a total dependence on faith and firmly believe that God truly had something more in mind for Dave than just a career in major league baseball. Message presented by Dave Dravecky.
Believe - Heart Check Part 5: Who Am I Becoming? Hope
September 04, 2018 14:16 - 28 minutes - 13 MB(Hebrews 6:11-19) Hope is essential to our faith. It inspires us, sustains us and keeps us moving forward toward a future that we cannot control. Message presented by Pastor Ken Jensen.
Believe - Heart Check Part 4: Who am I Becoming? Self-Control
August 27, 2018 03:39 - 31 minutes - 14.3 MB(John 6:1-4) Self control is not only about the discipline to stop doing things that destroy but also about the discipline to do the things that build us up. When we develop healthy discipline to engage in the spiritual practices, we speed up our spiritual growth rate. Message presented by Pastor Larry Davis.
Believe - Heart Check Part 3: Who am I Becoming? Peace
August 19, 2018 19:37 - 31 minutes - 14.5 MB(John 14:27) "I am leaving you with a gift - peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don't be troubled or afraid." Message presented by Jon White
Believe - Heart Check Part 2: Who am I Becoming? Joy
August 12, 2018 19:16 - 32 minutes - 15 MB(Galatians 5:22, 23; Philippians 4:4-13) As we grow in love we are freed of our fears and self-interest. And that new freedom allows us to experience greater joy.
Believe - Heart Check Part 1: Who am I Becoming? Love
August 10, 2018 21:28 - 35 minutes - 16.4 MBGod's desire for us is not just that we would act in a more loving way, but that we would actually become love.
Summer Soundtrack - Great Is Thy Faithfulness
July 29, 2018 20:56 - 30 minutes - 13.9 MBJerry Shenk, Northgate Students, brings the Summer Soundtrack series to a close with a great study on the hymn "Great Is Thy Faithfulness".
Summer Soundtrack - It Is Well With My Soul
July 22, 2018 21:15 - 41 minutes - 19.2 MBPastor Larry Davis has recounts the tragic story that resulted in one of the church's most endearing hymns of all time... "It Is Well With My Soul".
Summer Soundtrack - Be Thou My Vision
July 15, 2018 19:04 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MBGet ready to enjoy some energetic insights as Northgate worship leader and videographer Jon White joins the Summer Soundtrack series by bringing a personal perspective to the Hymn... "Be Thou My Vision".
Summer Soundtrack - Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing
July 08, 2018 20:47 - 27 minutes - 12.7 MBPastor Larry Davis continues in the new summer series "Summer Soundtracks" with a special message exploring the classic Hymn, "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing".
Summer Soundtrack - Amazing Grace
July 01, 2018 20:28 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MBPastor Jesse Peterson kicks off the new summer series "Summer Soundtracks" with a special message exploring the classic Hymn, "Amazing Grace".
Ken Jenson Leadership Transition Service
June 24, 2018 21:17 - 43 minutes - 19.7 MBAfter 28 years of serving as Northgate's only senior pastor, Ken Jensen formally turns over the responsibility of leading the church into its next season of growth and maturity to his successor, Larry Davis. During this special service, Pastor Ken, Pastor Larry and the Board gather before the church body to make the transition official.
Life Lessons: Reflections On 39 Years of Pastoral Ministry
June 17, 2018 18:58 - 33 minutes - 15.2 MB(2 Corinthians 3&4) "The most important task of your life is not what you do, but who you become... God made you to flourish." - John Ortberg
Believe - Act Part 10: What Should I Do? - Sharing My Faith
June 10, 2018 16:23 - 33 minutes - 15.4 MB(Matthew 9:9-13) Through Jesus, God has invited us into a life of grace. Now we have the privilege of extending that invitation to others.
Believe - Act Part 9: What Should I Do? - Living Generously
June 03, 2018 16:13 - 30 minutes - 14 MB(2 Cor 8:7-9; 9:6-14) All throughout Scripture we are taught and encouraged to live generous lives, but why is it so important?
Believe - Act Part 8: What Should I Do? - Offering My Time
May 27, 2018 19:06 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MB(Ecclesiastes 3) "Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom." Psalm 90:12 "Be very careful, then, how you live - not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity." Ephesians 5:15,16
Believe - Act Part 7: What Should I Do? - Spiritual Gifts
May 20, 2018 19:16 - 35 minutes - 16.2 MB(Ephesians 2:8-10; 4:11-16) God has designed His new community in such a way that each person has something to offer. And when each one does their part, everyone benefits.
Believe - Act Part 6: What Should I Do? - Community
May 13, 2018 19:02 - 28 minutes - 12.9 MB(Ephesians 1:3-5, 2:17-21) Just as every child needs a family for healthy growth and development so every Christ-follower needs a church family for their spiritual growth and development.
Believe - Act Part 5: What Should I Do? - Total Surrender
May 07, 2018 17:09 - 35 minutes - 16.1 MBPastor Larry Davis brings the next message in the Believe series that deals with Total Surrender.
Believe - Act Part 4: What Should I Do? - Single-Mindedness
April 29, 2018 17:48 - 36 minutes - 16.9 MB(Matthew 6:24-33) Single-Minded living brings all of my plans, activities and attitudes into focus under God and His priorities for my life.
Believe - Act Part 3: What Should I Do? - Scripture
April 22, 2018 19:15 - 33 minutes - 15.3 MB(2 Timothy 3:14-17) The Biblical story is the truest, most significant and meaningful account of who God is and what He has done throughout human history.
Believe - Act Part 2: What Should I Do? - Prayer
April 15, 2018 21:25 - 31 minutes - 14.6 MB(Matthew 6:5-13) Jesus gave us this prayer, not to be mindlessly repeated but to be a springboard into a deep intimate relation with God.
Believe - Act Part 1: What Should I Do? - Worship
April 08, 2018 20:53 - 32 minutes - 14.8 MBPastor Larry Davis introduces and interviews New Orleans Saints wide receiver Austin Carr on the topic of Worship in your daily life.
Easter Sunday: Because of Easter
April 02, 2018 14:39 - 31 minutes - 14.6 MB(1 Corinthians 15) Easter links our faith to an event, not just a set of beliefs. All of Jesus' actions, teachings and promises hinge on the resurrection. It's all because of Easter.
Believe - Part 10: What Do I Believe? - Eternity
March 25, 2018 19:17 - 29 minutes - 13.5 MB(2 Corinthians 5:1-17) Jesus came to bring God's Kingdom to this earth. As his followers we now live in the "now and not yet" Kingdom of God.
Believe - Part 9: What Do I Believe? - Stewardship
March 18, 2018 21:02 - 24 minutes - 11.2 MB(Matthew 25:14-30) God has given us an incredible opportunity to participate in His great work in this world. The question is, will we make use of the opportunity so we can experience the reward?
Believe - Part 8: What Do I Believe? - Compassion
March 18, 2018 20:42 - 28 minutes - 13.3 MB(Psalm 82:3-4) What about the poor and injustice? God calls all Christians to show compassion to people in need...
Believe - Part 7: What Do I Believe? - Humanity
March 04, 2018 21:47 - 27 minutes - 12.4 MBPastor Larry Davis brings the next message in the Believe series. This week he challenges us to admit that we often surround ourselves with people who look like us or are like us. In contrast, Jesus is pushing us to include far more people of all kinds at our 'table'.
Believe - Part 6: What Do I Believe? - Church
February 25, 2018 22:24 - 37 minutes - 17 MB(Ephesians 3:6-11, 4:1-16) "God's purpose in all this was to use the church to display his wisdom in its rich variety... This was his eternal plan."
Believe - Part 5: What Do I Believe? - Identity In Christ
February 18, 2018 20:07 - 33 minutes - 15.3 MB(Ephesians 1:3-14) "If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; What is old has passed away -what is new has come!" - 2 Corinthians 5:17
Believe - Part 4: What Do I Believe? - The Bible
February 11, 2018 23:13 - 34 minutes - 15.8 MB(2 Timothy 3:16-17) "All scripture is God breathed and is useful for training, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work."
Believe - Part 3: What Do I Believe? - Salvation
February 04, 2018 18:48 - 33 minutes - 15.2 MB(Romans 5:1-11) We're created to be in relationship with God, but something's gone terribly wrong. We need rescue. We need to be saved!
Believe - Part 2: What Do I Believe? - Personal God
January 28, 2018 20:19 - 32 minutes - 14.8 MB(Psalm 23) Belief in a great, powerful God may sometimes make it hard to believe that He would care about our little lives. But He does!
Believe - Part 1: What Do I Believe? - God
January 21, 2018 20:17 - 33 minutes - 15.1 MB(Genesis 1&3) About 90% of Americans profess a belief in God, but who is this God and what is it that we actually believe about him?
Changes - Part 2: How Change Happens
January 14, 2018 20:21 - 32 minutes - 15 MB(Romans 12:1-2) The process of change is never really easy but you are not in it alone. God is also at work in you to produce lasting change.
Changes - Part 1: Why Change Is Hard
January 07, 2018 22:20 - 29 minutes - 13.3 MB(Romans 7:15-25) Anyone who's ever made a New Year's resolution only to break it afterwards knows from experience, change is hard. Why is it so hard and how can we experience real change?
Do You Hear What I Hear? - Part 4: Mary's Process of Faith
December 31, 2017 22:46 - 31 minutes - 14.4 MB(John 2:1-11) Jerry Shenk, Northgate Minister to Youth, closes the Christmas Message series with a look at the journey of faith that Mary traveled, from receiving a promise through her willingness to step out in Faith.
Do You Hear What I Hear? - Part 3: The Magus Story
December 17, 2017 23:31 - 34 minutes - 15.9 MB(Matthew 2:1-2) "Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose..."
Do You Hear What I Hear? - Part 2: The Shepherds' Story
December 10, 2017 23:22 - 30 minutes - 14.2 MB(Luke 2:8-20) When God announced the birth of Jesus, the Messiah, He did it in an amazing way to an unlikely group of people.
Do You Hear What I Hear? - Part 1: When God Speaks
December 03, 2017 19:28 - 30 minutes - 13.9 MB(Luke 1:26-38) While we might prefer to live lives of comfort and safety, God often speaks and calls us to a life of risk, faith and adventure.
Missions Sunday - Hope 4 Kids: Special Guest, Tom Eggum
November 26, 2017 20:20 - 27 minutes - 12.5 MBOn Missions Sunday, Pastor Ken Jensen welcomes special guest, Tom Eggum, from Hope 4 Kids International. Hope 4 Kids and Northgate have been partners in ministry for over 16 years. In addition to providing a status of Northgate's long term efforts to sponsor 51 wells in Uganda, Tom also brings an inspirational scriptural message to the church during the morning services.
Financial Freedom - Part 4: The Life That Is Truly Life
November 22, 2017 22:34 - 29 minutes - 13.5 MB(1 Timothy 6:17-19) The road to financial freedom isn't just about how we handle our money, it's really about taking hold of a life that is truly life.
Financial Freedom - Part 3: Giving is a Choice
November 12, 2017 19:24 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MB(Matthew 6:21) For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
Financial Freedom - Part 2: Breaking the Bondage of Debt
November 05, 2017 21:27 - 35 minutes - 16.4 MB(Matthew 6:19-24; Proverbs 22) As we shift our attitudes towards our money, the second step to financial freedom is the address our bondage of debt.
Financial Freedom - Part 1: Shifting Your Attitude
October 29, 2017 17:41 - 35 minutes - 16.3 MB(Luke 12:16-34) The road to financial freedom is clearly marked. Jesus gave us plenty of direction. We just need to keep our eyes on the road. Financial freedom starts with a shift in our attitude.