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The Mission Continues
May 15, 2022 15:53 - 20.8 MBPassage: Acts 1:1-11 Series: Jesus' Work Through His People to the End of the Age Speaker: Mitchell Cruit Date: May 15, 2022 Listen Here (Right-Click to Download)
God’s Work in Our Affliction
May 08, 2022 16:16 - 19.7 MBPassage: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 Series: CBR Speaker: Mitchell Cruit Date: May 8, 2022 Listen Here (Right-Click to Download)
A Final Plea
May 01, 2022 23:02 - 22.9 MBPassage: Hosea 14 Series: "God's Response to His Unfaithful Bride" Speaker: Mitchell Cruit Date: May 1, 2022 Listen Here (Right-Click to Download)
The Idolatrous Heart
April 24, 2022 17:52 - 17.7 MBPassage: Hosea 13 Series: "God's Response to His Unfaithful Bride" Speaker: Ron Padilla Date: April 24, 2022 Listen Here (Right-Click to Download)
April 17, 2022 ~ "The Meaning of the Resurrection"
April 17, 2022 17:46 - 26.7 MBPassage: John 11:1-48, 53 Series: Easter Celebration Speaker: Mitchell Cruit Date: April 17, 2022 Listen Here (Right-Click to Download)
The Meaning of the Resurrection
April 15, 2022 18:33 - 26.7 MBPassage: John 11:1-48, 53 Series: Easter Celebration Speaker: Mitchell Cruit Date: April 17, 2022 Listen Here (Right-Click to Download)
Life in the "Real" World
April 10, 2022 16:30 - 21.2 MBPassage: Hosea 11:12-12:14 Series: God's Response to His Unfaithful Bride Speaker: Mitchell Cruit Date: April 10, 2022 Listen Here (Right-Click to Download)
"When God's Love is Spurned"
April 04, 2022 15:12 - 22.2 MBPassage: Hosea 11:1-11 Series: "God's Response to His Unfaithful Bride" Speaker: Mitchell Cruit Date: April 3, 2022 Listen Here (Right-Click to Download)
March 27, 2022 ~ "The Blessings of Justification & the Hope of Glory"
March 30, 2022 19:03 - 25.7 MBGuest Speaker Nick Wing-Holt Romans 5:1-5 >>click here to listen or right-click to download<< Since we are live streaming on YouTube during this time of separation, you can also CLICK HERE to watch the entire service if you prefer!
March 13, 2022 ~ "The Devastating Consequences of a Broken Covenant"
March 30, 2022 19:02 - 25.9 MBPastor Mitchell Cruit Hosea 9 This text is tailored to teach us to rejoice not when God’s covenant is broken. I. Rejoice not when God is forsaken because covenant blessings will turn into covenant curses, instead love God more than his blessings because Jesus became the curse for us. (v. 1-6, cf. Gal. 3:13) II. Rejoice not when God’s people have deeply corrupted themselves because their sin will be punished, instead encourage one another to know the Lord because Jesus gives us new hear...
March 6, 2022 ~ "Living in His Presence"
March 30, 2022 19:02 - 25.9 MBPastor Rory Dardich John 15:1-8 Intimacy with Jesus is absolutely essential to live a life of supernatural, eternal results to glorify God! I. Jesus is the only source of life, power, vitality & purpose that exists! (v.1-3) A. Jesus is the “TRUE” vine: THE faithful human, true Israel, the source and foundation of what is to come through Him! (v.1) B. The Father tends the branches: those who belong to Jesus, and those who seem to for a time. (v2) ...
March 20, 2022 ~ "The Dangers of Prosperity"
March 30, 2022 19:02 - 29.1 MBPastor Rory Dardich Hosea 10 This passage shows us what happens when prosperity leads God’s people into unfaithfulness. I. A people with no true fruit (v.1–2) II. A society with no integrity (v.3–4) III. A hollow and destructive religious system (v.5–8) IV. A history doomed to be repeated (v.9–10) V. A reaping of what was sown (v.11-15) Application: avoiding sin AND pursuing righteousness >>click here to listen or right-click to download<< Since we are live strea...
February 27, 2022 ~ "Dealing with Delusions"
March 25, 2022 22:19 - 24.3 MBPastor Mitchell Cruit Hosea 8 This text is tailored to teach us that God will reveal our self-deception. I. The Problem: We are self-deceived. (v.1-3) II. The Source of the Problem: We have forgotten our God. (v. 14) III. God’s Response to the Problem 1. God reveals that we’ve valued strong leaders rather than leaders with strong character. (v. 4a) 2. God reveals that we’ve worshipped gods of our own making rather than God himself. (v.4b-6) 3. God reveals that we’ve de...
February 20, 2022 ~ "The Anatomy of a False Convert"
March 23, 2022 22:29 - 25.3 MBPastor Mitchell Cruit Hosea 6, 7 This text is tailored to teach us that God will not accept a false convert. I. 5 Marks of a False Convert 1. A false convert uses the right vocabulary, but lacks repentance. (6:1-3) 2. A false convert does not have a love that perseveres or prioritizes the right things. (6:4-6) 3. A false convert is enflamed with desire for sin because they have neglected their heart for God. (6:7-7:7) 4. A false convert is not distinct from the worl...
February 13, 2022 ~ "The Irony of Idolatry"
March 23, 2022 22:08 - 22.9 MBPastor Mitchell Cruit Hosea 5:1-15 This text is tailored to teach us that God will use our idols to punish us in hope that our distress would lead us to humbly seek him. I. Idolatry destroys us by keeping us from seeking God humbly. (v. 1-7) II. God will punish our idolatry with our idolatry. (v. 8-14) III. Our only hope is to seek God humbly by acknowledging our guilt. (v. 15) IV. Questions for Reflection 1. Is there any sin or idolatry in your life you are putting off repenti...
February 6 ~ "CBR: Luke 24:36-49"
March 23, 2022 21:45 - 18.3 MBGuest Speaker Scott Stinson Luke 24:36-49 A Ghost Does Not Have Flesh and Blood The Resurrection: I. It Happened II. Its Meaning III. Its Consequences >>click here to listen or right-click to download<< Since we are live streaming on YouTube during this time of separation, you can also CLICK HERE to watch the entire service if you prefer!
January 30, 2022 ~ "God's Response to Ignorance"
March 23, 2022 21:17 - 23.2 MBPastor Mitchell Cruit Hosea 4:1-19 This text is tailored to teach us that God judges unfaithfulness even when unfaithfulness is a result of ignorance. I. The Problem: There is no integrity, love, or knowledge of God among his people. (v. 1-3) II. The Source of the Problem: God’s Word is not faithfully taught by the leaders of God’s people. (v. 4-8) III. The Consequences of the Problem a. God’s people become like their leaders and are punished for it. (v. 9) b. God’s people ...
January 23, 2022 ~ "God's Costly Love"
March 22, 2022 15:16 - 21.3 MBPastor Mitchell Cruit Hosea 3:1-5 This text is tailored to teach us that God will redeem his unfaithful bride. I. Why will God redeem his unfaithful bride? Because God will always love his unfaithful bride. (v. 1) II. How will God redeem his unfaithful bride? God willingly pays the price to make her his once again. (v. 2-3) III. What will be the result of God redeeming his unfaithful bride? God’s redemption will lead to restoration. (v. 4-5) IV. Questions for Reflecti...
January 16, 2022 ~ "God's Wooing Love"
February 23, 2022 22:46 - 25.7 MBPastor Mitchell Cruit Hosea 2:2-23 This text is tailored to teach us that God woos his unfaithful bride back even when she doesn’t want to return. I. God’s Purpose When We’ve Been Unfaithful a. God denounces our unfaithfulness so that we would return to him. (v. 2-4) b. God denounces our unfaithfulness so that we would realize we’ve loved the wrong things. (v. 5, 8) II. God’s Response When We Won’t Return a. God woos us to return by keeping us from our idols. (v. 6-7) ...
January 9, 2022 ~ "A Merciful Marriage"
February 23, 2022 22:44 - 20.9 MBPastor Mitchell Cruit Hosea 1:1-2:1 This text is tailored to teach us that God mercifully initiates a relationship with unfaithful people although we didn’t and still don’t deserve it. I. We didn’t deserve a relationship with God because while we were an unfaithful people God took the initiative to enter a marriage relationship with us. (1:2-3) a. Since our relationship with God is like a marriage, sin and idolatry is spiritual adultery. II. We still don’t deserve a relationship ...
January 16, 2022 ~ "God's Wooing Love"
February 02, 2022 22:26 - 25.7 MBPastor Mitchell Cruit Hosea 2:2-23 This text is tailored to teach us that God woos his unfaithful bride back even when she doesn’t want to return. I. God’s Purpose When We’ve Been Unfaithful a. God denounces our unfaithfulness so that we would return to him. (v. 2-4) b. God denounces our unfaithfulness so that we would realize we’ve loved the wrong things. (v. 5, 8) II. God’s Response When We Won’t Return a. God woos us to return by keeping us from our idols. (v. 6-7) ...
January 2, 2022 ~ "CBR: Malachi 3:16-18"
February 02, 2022 22:18 - 18.2 MBGuest Speaker Jason Harms Malachi 3:16-18 God remembers and acts on behalf of those who fear Him. Call to Action: When you choose to humbly honor God, He will be mindful of you and act graciously and powerfully on your behalf. I. God is looking for a person who fears Him. (v. 16) II. God remembers a person who fears Him. (v. 16-17) III. God acts on behalf of a person who fears Him. (v. 17-18) >>click here to listen or right-click to download<< Since we are live streaming on YouTub...
January 2, 2022 ~ "God's Remembrance of His People"
January 28, 2022 22:36 - 18.2 MBGuest Speaker Jason Harms Malachi 3:16-18 God remembers and acts on behalf of those who fear Him. Call to Action: When you choose to humbly honor God, He will be mindful of you and act graciously and powerfully on your behalf. I. God is looking for a person who fears Him. (v. 16) II. God remembers a person who fears Him. (v. 16-17) III. God acts on behalf of a person who fears Him. (v. 17-18) >>click here to listen or right-click to download<< Since we are live streaming on YouTube...
December 26, 2021 ~ Psalm 119:1-16
January 28, 2022 22:05 - 18.3 MBElder Art Noderer Psalm 119:1-16 (No sermon notes were available) >>click here to listen or right-click to download<< Since we are live streaming on YouTube during this time of separation, you can also CLICK HERE to watch the entire service if you prefer!
December 19, 2021 ~ "The Promise to Come Again"
January 12, 2022 21:05 - 23.9 MBPastor Mitchell Cruit Revelation 22 This text is tailored to teach us to live expectantly because Jesus has promised to come again. I. What should we expect when Jesus comes again? (v. 1-5) When Jesus comes again, we should expect to experience abundant life, protection in God’s presence, and to reign with Him forever. II. How should we live expectantly until Jesus comes again? (v.6-21) a. We should keep Jesus’ Word because he is coming soon. (v.6-11, 18-19) b. We shou...
December 12, 2021 ~ "The Promise to Shepherd His People"
January 12, 2022 21:03 - 21 MBPastor Mitchell Cruit Ezekiel 34:1-24 This text is tailored to teach us that God has promised that he will shepherd his people. I. God will shepherd his people by opposing everyone who mistreats his people. (v. 1-10, v. 17-22) II. God will shepherd his people by personally rescuing them. (v.11-16, 23-24) III. Reflection a. What hurts do you need to bring to Jesus to trust him to heal you and rescue you? b. How have poor experiences tempted you to reject all authority rather...
December 5, 2021 ~ "The Promise to Reign Forever"
January 12, 2022 21:03 - 20.4 MBPastor Mitchell Cruit 2 Samuel 7:4-17 This text is tailored to teach us to hope in God’s promise to establish his kingdom under his king. I. God doesn’t need us to build his kingdom. (v. 4-7) II. God’s kingdom is marked by peace, justice, rest, and his presence. (v.8-11a, cf. 1 Sam. 8:11-18, Deut. 17:14-20) III. God promised to establish the throne of his kingdom forever. (v.11b-17) IV. Reflection a. How does the fact that God doesn’t need you, but still is at work on your beha...
November 28, 2021 ~ "The Promise to Break the Curse of Sin"
January 12, 2022 21:02 - 18.9 MBPastor Mitchell Cruit Genesis 3:8-24 This text is tailored to teach us that despite the curse of sin effecting every aspect of our existence there is still hope because of the grace of God. I. How has the curse of sin effected every aspect of our existence? a. Sin alienated us from God. (v. 8, 24) b. Sin distorted our personal identity. (v.9-13) c. Sin produced an ongoing spiritual war. (v.14-15) d. Sin corrupted our relationships with others. (v. 16) e. Sin su...
November 21, 2021 ~ "CBR: Hebrews 13:15-16, 20-21"
January 04, 2022 23:00Guest Speaker Neal Brown Hebrews 13:15-16, 20-21 The text is tailored to teach us to fulfill our responsibility to offer spiritual sacrifices that are pleasing to God. I. The Sacrifice of Praise (v. 15) a. It means acknowledging what God is due. i. Honor God with thanksgiving. (cf. Ps. 50:23) b. It is to be continual. i. Giving thanks in everything is God’s will. (cf. 1 Thess. 5:18) ii. We are to give thanks always for all things. (cf. Eph. 5:20) ...
November 14, 2021 ~ "Kingdom Partnerships"
January 04, 2022 23:00 - 22.8 MBPastor Mitchell Cruit 2 Corinthians 8:16-9:5 This text is tailored to teach us that God’s kingdom advances powerfully when we partner with others in the gospel. I. What is the identity of a kingdom partner? (8:23) Kingdom partners are our brothers or sisters in Christ, the glory of Christ, who labor for the good of the church as representatives of the church. II. What are faithful kingdom partners like? (8:16-18, 22) Kingdom partners are earnest in their care, willing in the...
November 7, 2021 ~ "Mercy and Justice"
January 04, 2022 22:56 - 23.2 MBPastor Mitchell Cruit Micah 6:1-8 This text is tailored to teach us that true worship is doing justice, loving mercy, and walking humbly with God. I. God’s Problem With Our Worship (v. 1-5) We grow weary of the Lord because we’ve failed to remember his deliverance. II. Our Problematic Solution to God’s Problem (v. 6-7) We try to appease God through religious rituals and significant yet misguided sacrifices. III. God’s Solution to Our Problem: (v. 8) God calls us to wor...
October 24, 2021 ~ "CBR: 1 Corinthians 2:12-16"
January 04, 2022 21:41 - 18.8 MBGuest Speaker Dave Hawes 1 Corinthians 2:12-16 (No sermon notes were available) >>click here to listen or right-click to download<< Since we are live streaming on YouTube during this time of separation, you can also CLICK HERE to watch the entire service if you prefer!
October 31, 2021 ~ "Multiplying Disciples"
January 04, 2022 21:40 - 24.8 MBPastor Mitchell Cruit 2 Timothy 2:1-2 This text is tailored to teach us that we need to intentionally cultivate the faith if our faith is going to persevere in us and throughout the generations. I. We must be strengthened by the grace of Jesus to persevere in the faith personally. (v. 1) II. We must entrust the faith to faithful disciples who will teach others also to preserve the faith corporately. (v. 2) III. What does this mean for Northwood? We aim for every member to be int...
October 3, 2021 ~ "Reconciled Community"
January 04, 2022 20:24 - 24.7 MBPastor Mitchell Cruit Ephesians 2:11-22 This text is tailored to teach us that Christ’s blood has purchased our reconciliation with God and to others across the barriers that divide us. I. Remember who we were: we were separated from Christ. (v. 11-12) II. Remember what Christ has done: Christ has reconciled us to God and to one another by making peace through his blood. (v. 13-16) III. Remember who we are together: a. We have access to God through the Spirit. (v. 17-18) b. ...
October 17, 2021 ~ "CBR: Mark 14:32-42"
December 29, 2021 22:08 - 18.5 MBElder Ron Padilla Mark 14:32-42 We will learn from Jesus’ perfect example that discipleship requires dependence. I. Discipleship requires dependence on each other. a. Through intentional relationships with a few (vs. 32-33) b. Through full transparency with each other (vs. 34) c. Through teaching and admonishing each other in love (vs. 37-38) II. Discipleship requires dependence on God. a. Through deep, meaningful prayer (vs. 35,39) b. Through a willingness to...
October 10, 2021 ~ "Redemptive Community"
December 29, 2021 21:42 - 24 MBPastor Mitchell Cruit 1 John 1:5-10 This text is tailored to teach us that when we have fellowship with the God of light, we will walk in the light. I. Our Message: God is light and in him there is no darkness, no not at all. (v. 5) II. Three False Perspectives a. We can have fellowship with God without being transformed. (v. 6) b. We can be totally free from the presence of sin once we have fellowship with God. (v. 8) c. We are not sinners in need of a Savior. (v. 10) I...
September 26, 2021 ~ "Hospitable Community"
November 24, 2021 21:26 - 24.8 MBPastor Mitchell Cruit Rom. 8:1, 8:15-16, 12:13, 15:7; 1 Cor. 9:12, 19-23, 10:32-33; Phil 2:3-5; 1 Pet. 4:9; Heb 13:2; Lk. 5:29-32, 10:38-42, 14:12-14, 19:5-8, 21:1-4; Mk. 6:42-44; Jn. 6:35-36; Rev. 7:17 We aim to welcome others into our community corporately and into our lives personally as Christ has welcomed us. (Rom. 15:7) I. What does a hospitable heart posture look like corporately? a. Removing all barriers to the gospel except the gospel itself. (1 Cor. 9:12, 9:19-23, 10:32-...
September 19, 2021 ~ "Dependent on the Spirit"
November 24, 2021 21:06 - 23 MBPastor Mitchell Cruit John 15:26-16:15 This text is tailored to teach us that the Holy Spirit empowers Christians to point others to Jesus. I. The Principle (15:26-27) II. Why do we need the Holy Spirit to empower us to point others to Jesus? a. We need the Holy Spirit to keep us from falling away. (16:1) b. We need the Holy Spirit because in Jesus’ absence the world will oppose Jesus by opposing his followers. (16:2-6) III. How does the Holy Spirit empower us to ...
September 12, 2021 ~ "Submitted to the Scriptures"
November 24, 2021 20:40 - 21.6 MBPastor Mitchell Cruit John 5:19-47 This text is tailored to teach us to listen, believe, and submit to the voice of Jesus. I. Why should we listen, believe, and submit to the voice of Jesus? Because the Father offers life and executes judgment through Jesus. (v. 19-29) II. Where can we hear the voice of Jesus? We can hear the voice of Jesus through the Father’s testimony about Jesus, especially in the Scriptures. (v. 30-47) III. What does this mean for Northwood? ...
September 5, 2021 ~ "CBR: Ezekiel 40"
November 24, 2021 19:59 - 16.2 MBGuest Speaker Gianluca Cueva Ezekiel 40 (No sermon notes were available) >>click here to listen or right-click to download<< Since we are live streaming on YouTube during this time of separation, you can also CLICK HERE to watch the entire service if you prefer!
August 29, 2021 ~ "Gospel-Centered Ministry"
November 24, 2021 19:22 - 22.7 MBPastor Mitchell Cruit Galatians 1-3 We aim to apply God’s grace in Christ to all of life. I. What is the gospel? a. The gospel is the good news that we can be legally declared righteous before God by faith in Christ. (2:15-16) b. The gospel is the good news that we can be relationally restored to God by Christ’s loving sacrifice for us. (2:19-20) II. How can we distort the gospel? a. We can distort the gospel by changing the actual message that was...
August 22, 2021 ~ "Jesus Treasured Above All Else"
November 24, 2021 18:44 - 22.4 MBPastor Mitchell Cruit Matthew 13:44-52 Our vision is to see Jesus Christ treasured above all else and made much of through local churches in the Bay Area and in every corner of the world. This text is tailored to teach us to treasure Jesus above all else. I. Why should you treasure Jesus above all else? a. We should treasure Jesus above all else because his kingdom gives more than it costs. (v. 42-44) b. We should treasure Jesus because his kingdom is more precious than anyt...
August 15, 2021 ~ "The Mission of the Church"
November 22, 2021 19:54 - 22.4 MBPastor Mitchell Cruit Matthew 28:18-20 This text is tailored to teach us to make disciples of Jesus Christ among all nations because of his authoritative presence. I. The Call to Mission. (v. 19a) a. A disciple is a follower of Jesus. b. A disciple helps others follow Jesus, this is called discipling. c. A disciple makes disciples of all people. II. The Shape of Mission (v. 19-20a) a. Making disciples involves going. b. Making disciples involves evangelizing....
August 8, 2021 ~ "Our Only Hope"
November 09, 2021 23:04 - 19.8 MBPastor Rory Dardich John 14:1-14 This text is tailored to teach us that Jesus is our only real reason for hope. I. Because He wants us to be with Him & He made the way! (v.1-3) II. Because Jesus is everything that matters and the exclusive way to God! (v.4-6) III. Because Jesus is God & knowing Jesus is knowing the Father! (v.7-11) IV. Because we’re able to work with Jesus & ask for things in line with His will & character! (v.12-14) >>click here to listen or right-click to dow...
August 1, 2021 ~ "A Fully Satisfying Treasure, Psalm 16"
November 09, 2021 21:56 - 22.6 MBPastor Neal Brown Psalm 16 This text is tailored to teach us that a fully satisfying life only comes when we make the Lord our supreme treasure. I. How do we make Him our supreme treasure? a. By trusting in Him as our refuge. (v. 1) b. By seeking Him as our only good. (v. 2) c. By delighting in the saints. (v. 3) d. By focusing on Him as our exclusive object of worship. (v. 4) e. By valuing Him as our present and eternal inheritance. (v. 5-6) II. What are the r...
July 18, 2021 ~ "Hope Through Lament"
September 29, 2021 21:50 - 16.5 MBPastor Mitchell Cruit Psalm 42-43 This text is tailored to teach us to hope in God when we’re cast down. I. When you’re dry, hope in God. (42:1-6a) II. When you’re torn, hope in God. (42:6b-11) III. When you’re defenseless, hope in God. (43:1-5) >>click here to listen or right-click to download<< Since we are live streaming on YouTube during this time of separation, you can also CLICK HERE to watch the entire service if you prefer!
July 11 ~ "Thanks in Troubled Times"
September 29, 2021 20:54 - 20.3 MBPastor Mitchell Cruit Psalm 107 This text is tailored to teach us to give thanks to the Lord for his steadfast love. (v. 1-3) I. Four Reasons to Give Thanks in Troubled Times a. The Lord satisfied the hungry (v. 4-9) b. The Lord freed the enslaved. (v. 10-16) c. The Lord healed the foolish. (v. 17-22) d. The Lord calmed the storm. (v. 23-32) II. How do we know that the Lord still shows steadfast love in troubled times? Because the Lord did not just show stea...
July 4, 2021 ~ "Celebrating the King"
September 29, 2021 19:15 - 20.7 MBPastor Mitchell Cruit Psalm 45 This text is tailored to teach us to celebrate the king. (v. 1) I. Celebrate the king’s attributes. (v.2-9) II. Celebrate the king’s attributes. (v.2-9) III. Celebrate the king’s future glory. (v. 16-17) >>click here to listen or right-click to download<< Since we are live streaming on YouTube during this time of separation, you can also CLICK HERE to watch the entire service if you prefer!
June 27, 2021 ~ CBR: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
September 24, 2021 21:47 - 18.8 MBElder Ronnie Graley 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 This text is tailored to teach us to be prepared for Christ’s coming. I. Why should we be prepared? a. We should be prepared because Christ’s coming will come like a thief in the night. (v.1-2) b. We should be prepared because Christ’s coming will be glorious for some and destruction for others. (v. 3-5) II. How can we be prepared to live as children of that day? a. We prepare by being watchful and sober-minded. (v....
June 20, 2021 ~ “The Day of Judgement”
September 17, 2021 19:54 - 20.8 MBPastor Mitchell Cruit Joel 3:1-21 This text is tailored to teach us that the Lord is with and for his people through his coming judgment. I. The Lord’s coming judgment on others emerges from his love for his people. (v. 1-8) II. The Lord’s coming judgment will be decisive over all his enemies. (v. 9-16a) III. The Lord’s coming judgment will result in abundant life for his people. (v.16b-21) >>click here to listen or right-click to download<< Since we are live streaming on YouTub...