Northgate Christian Fellowship

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Weekly 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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Be The Church - Part 10: Be Strong

November 23, 2015 00:22 - 33 minutes - 15.5 MB

(Ephesians 6:10-20) When we as Christ-followers commit to not just GO to church but to BE the church it will take a strength that is greater than our own.

Be The Church - Part 9: Be Humble

November 16, 2015 01:07 - 34 minutes - 15.6 MB

(Ephesians 5:21-6:9) The one thing that is probably needed most but hardest to find in our most important relationships is humility.

Be The Church - Part 8: Be Wise

November 08, 2015 23:37 - 33 minutes - 15.5 MB

(Ephesians 5:1-20) Part of what it means to be the Church is to be a faith-community where lives are transformed and people can find a new life-path.

Be The Church - Part 7: Be Growing

November 02, 2015 17:20 - 35 minutes - 16.5 MB

(Ephesians 4:26-32) Pastor Larry Davis continues the "Be The Church" series with a special message on growth and spiritual maturity.

Be The Church - Part 6: Be Serving

October 26, 2015 17:08 - 37 minutes - 17.2 MB

(Ephesians 4:1-12) Pastor Larry Davis provides a number of insights and admonitions to those who consider themselves to be regular attenders of the church that service is a critical part of their spiritual development and responsibility.

Be The Church - Part 5: Be Loving

October 18, 2015 23:08 - 32 minutes - 14.7 MB

(Ephesians 3:14-21) Jesus said the mark of his followers is our ability to love. But love is hard work. It takes sacrifice, understanding and commitment.

Be The Church - Part 4: Be Together

October 11, 2015 23:10 - 33 minutes - 15.5 MB

(Ephesians 2:14-3:13) God's grace not only transforms our relationship with him, it transforms our relationships with each other.

Be The Church - Part 3: Be Gracious

October 05, 2015 03:14 - 36 minutes - 16.6 MB

(Ephesians 2:1-22) Everything we have in Christ is because of God's grace. And God intends for His church to extend that grace to others.

Be The Church - Part 2: Be Bold

September 27, 2015 21:39 - 34 minutes - 15.9 MB

(Ephesians 1:15-23) The church is the physical embodiment of Christ in this world and he has empowered us to fulfill that mission with boldness.

Be the Church - Part 1: Something Bigger Than Yourself

September 20, 2015 20:44 - 32 minutes - 14.8 MB

(Ephesians 1:1-14) When you become a Christ-follower you join your life with Him, His people and His purposes. You become a part of something bigger than yourself.

Jonah - Part 3

September 13, 2015 22:48 - 32 minutes - 15.1 MB

(Jonah 3:1-4:11) Pastor Jesse Peterson concludes the Jonah series with his insights from Chapters 3 and 4.

Jonah - Part 2

September 06, 2015 22:53 - 24 minutes - 11 MB

(Jonah 2:1-10) Pastor Rocky Kim presents the second of three messages on the book of Jonah and the life lessons we can learn from his big fish adventure.

Jonah - Part 1

August 30, 2015 23:33 - 30 minutes - 13.8 MB

(Jonah 1:1-16) Pastor Larry Davis presents the first of three messages on the book of Jonah and the life lessons we can learn from his big fish adventure.

What Jesus Said About That - Part 10: Himself

August 23, 2015 19:50 - 33 minutes - 15.3 MB

(Matthew 16:13-17) No one has impacted human history like Jesus. What he said, what he did and who he was continues to impact lives today.

What Jesus Said About That - Part 9: Religion

August 16, 2015 21:06 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MB

(Matthew 5:20, 6:1, Luke 11:37-46, 53) Jesus' harshest criticism came from the religious establishment, but he had some harsh words for them as well.

What Jesus Said About That - Part 8: Money

August 09, 2015 23:03 - 38 minutes - 17.6 MB

(Matthew 6:19-21) Jesus talked more about the subject of money than any other because he knew it's more than a financial issue, it's a heart issue.

What Jesus Said About That - Part 7: Judging

August 02, 2015 21:56 - 31 minutes - 14.6 MB

(Matthew 7:1-5) One of the most common criticism of Christians is that they are judgemental. It's actually one of the things that angered Jesus too.

What Jesus Said About That - Part 6: Love

July 27, 2015 14:05 - 31 minutes - 14.6 MB

(John 15:9-17) On the last night he spent with his desciples Jesus wanted them to know how deeply they were loved and how to respond to such love.

What Jesus Said About That - Part 5: Worry

July 19, 2015 22:09 - 35 minutes - 16.5 MB

(Matthew 6:25-34) Jesus said, "Don't worry." But with all of the uncertainties of life, that's easier said than done. Is it really possible to not worry?

What Jesus Said About That - Part 4: Sin

July 12, 2015 23:11 - 27 minutes - 12.6 MB

(Matthew 5:20-30) We may tend to minimize, excuse or deny the problem of sin, but Jesus spoke pretty strongly about it. And then provided a solution.

What Jesus Said About That - Part 3: God and Country

July 05, 2015 21:10 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MB

(Matthew 22:15-22) When asked a politically loaded question, Jesus used his answer to delineate the roles of faith and government for his followers.

What Jesus Said About That - Part 2: Faith

June 28, 2015 19:04 - 32 minutes - 14.9 MB

(Luke 17:5,6; Matthew 14:25-32) More than a set of beliefs, faith is about a confident trust in God. Our confidence in God only grows when we take bold steps of faith.

What Jesus Said About That - Part 1: Fatherhood

June 21, 2015 22:01 - 37 minutes - 17 MB

(John 5:19-23) By his words and by his life Jesus gives us great insight on the important role a father plays in the life of his children.

Backwards - Part 3: Where Is Your Limp?

June 14, 2015 22:13 - 36 minutes - 16.5 MB

(Genesis 32) Pastor Larry Davis concludes the Backwards series by sharing the mic with two Northgate families who have had to overcome huge challenges in their lives that many might see as a weakness. But God has been able to use these challenges for tremendous good over time.

Backwards - Part 2: What's In Your Hand?

June 08, 2015 14:13 - 34 minutes - 15.6 MB

(Galatians 6:9-10) Continuing with part 2 in the new Backward series, Pastor Larry Davis draws on Galatians and Exodus to encourage everyone to use what you have in your hand (existing gifts, talents, resources, etc) to "Do for one what wish you could do for everyone."

Backwards - Part 1: Who Is Your Neighbor?

May 31, 2015 23:08 - 39 minutes - 18.2 MB

(Luke 10:25-37) Sometimes it can seem backwards when we truly follow Jesus...

Practical Faith - Part 7: In The Meantime

May 24, 2015 22:38 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MB

(James 5:7-16) We all experience times that feel like we're in life's waiting room. So what do you do when there is nothing you can do?

Practical Faith - Part 6: Planning For Your Future

May 17, 2015 23:25 - 27 minutes - 12.8 MB

(James 4:13-17) Life is filled with decisions, and those decisions affect our future. So how do we make the best decisions as we plan for the future?

Practical Faith - Part 5: Relational Intelligence

May 11, 2015 14:04 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MB

(James 3:13-18) Our character is shaped in part by the influential people in our lives. If we are wise we can have that same influence on others.

Practical Faith - Part 4: The Power of Your Words

May 04, 2015 12:19 - 25 minutes - 11.7 MB

(James 3:1-12) While James reminds us that "talk is cheap", he also cautions us that our words often carry a great deal of power.

Practical Faith - Part 3: Everybody Matters

April 27, 2015 01:38 - 29 minutes - 13.3 MB

(James 2:1-13) "if you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, 'Love your neighbor as yourself,' you are doing right."

Practical Faith - Part 2: Living Proof

April 20, 2015 14:51 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MB

(James 1:25) The main lesson found in today's message from Pastor Larry Davis can be found in this scripture... "but whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it - not forgetting what they have heard, but DOING IT - they will be blessed in what they do."

Practical Faith - Part 1: Tried, Tested and True

April 13, 2015 14:05 - 32 minutes - 15 MB

(James 1:1-18) James helps us understand, there's a difference between what we say we believe, what we think we believe and what we truly believe.

Freeway - Week 7: Step 6 - Freedom

April 06, 2015 03:58 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MB

(John 21:2-22) On Easter we celebrate a singular event. But the resurrection wasn't just an event, it was the beginning of freedom.

Freeway - Week 6: Step 5 - Acceptance

March 30, 2015 04:56 - 28 minutes - 12.8 MB

(2 Corinthians 4) "What matters most in life is not what you accomplish but who you become." - John Ortberg

Freeway - Week 5: Step 4 - Forgiveness

March 22, 2015 23:27 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MB

(Matthew 18:21-35) "When we forgive we set a prisoner free and then discover the prisoner we've set free is us." - Lewis Smedes

Freeway - Week 4: Step 3 - Ownership

March 16, 2015 02:52 - 27 minutes - 12.7 MB

(Genesis 3; 1 John 1) As difficult as it may be, there is great freedom that begins the moment we choose to take personal responsibility for our lives.

Freeway - Week 3: Step 2 - Discovery

March 08, 2015 21:42 - 22 minutes - 10.4 MB

(Joshua 1:5-9; Numbers 13:1-14:10) What do God's command to Joshua to be strong and courageous, the exploration of Canaan by Moses' men, and an Etch-a-Sketch have in common? Pastor Larry Davis' take on part 2 of the Freeway series answers this question.

Freeway - Week 2: Step 1 - Awareness

March 01, 2015 22:39 - 27 minutes - 12.7 MB

(Luke 15:17) "... he came to his senses." Pastor Larry Davis kicks off week 2 of the new Freeway series speaking on the topic of Awareness. He helps us dig deep and see just how unaware we may actually be of our disconnectedness within our own world.

Freeway - Week 1: Series Introduction

February 22, 2015 23:39 - 36 minutes - 16.6 MB

As Northgate launches a new 7 week study this week, author and special guest speaker Mike Foster provides an overview of the Freeway series. Mike provides a great foundation for the coming study, including a number of humorous experiences from his own life to illustrate several key points.

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