Category: Podcast – Stark North

The Greatest Serve (Becoming Like Jesus, Part 3)

This is what we are trying to do at church – be more like Jesus. In this series, we are taking a look at how to do this and what this means.

What does it mean to be the greatest? This week, we look at Jesus teaching his disciples a quick lesson on what it means to be great. Leaders serve others.

In this message, we take a look at Mark 10:42-45, Galatians 5:13, and John 13:1-17. This message is from our 10:45 AM worship service on Saturday, October 10, 2026.

Slow to Anger (Becoming Like Jesus, Part 2)

This is what we are trying to do at church – be more like Jesus. In this series, we are taking a look at how to do this and what this means.

This week, we consider anger. Scripture shows Jesus was slow to anger: not easily provoked, long-suffering, self-controlled, not quick to retaliate, slow to take offense.

In this message, we take a look at James 1:19-20, Mark 6:1-6, Mark 3:1-6, Ephesians 4:26-27, and Colossians 3:8. This message is from our 10:45 AM worship service on Sunday, October 4, 2026.

What was He actually like? (Becoming Like Jesus, Part 1)

This is what we are trying to do at church – be more like Jesus. In this series, we are taking a look at how to do this and what this means.

This week, we begin the series by asking: what was Jesus actually like? Jesus is 100% grace and 100% truth. God’s love is for you, will never quit, and can always be trusted.  

In this message, we take a look at John 8:1-11, John 1:14, and Exodus 34:6. This message is from our 10:45 AM worship service on Sunday, September 27, 2026.

Simplify (Don’t Skip the Big Rocks, Part 6 of 6)

A lot is going on in life, at all times, for us all. This can make it tough to sit back and see what’s going on from a big picture perspective. In this series, our goal is to learn how to live our lives with wisdom as we look to keep Jesus at the center of our lives.

This week, we wrap up the series by attempting to simplify. The key to simplicity: a pure-hearted life.

In this message, we take a look at Galatians 1:10 and Mark 1:35-39. This message is from our 9:00 AM worship service on Sunday, September 20, 2026.

Sabbath: Making Space for What Matters Most (Don’t Skip the Big Rocks, Part 5 of 6)

A lot is going on in life, at all times, for us all. This can make it tough to sit back and see what’s going on from a big picture perspective. In this series, our goal is to learn how to live our lives with wisdom as we look to keep Jesus at the center of our lives.

This week, we consider the Sabbath. Sabbath is a regular, intentional period of time when we stop our normal work and make space to rest, enjoy God’s gifts, worship, and remember what matters most. Sabbath helps put the rocks back in their proper place.

In this message, we take a look at Ephesians 5:15-17, Mark 2:23-28, Deuteronomy 5:12, Deuteronomy 5:15, Colossians 3:17, and Hebrews 4:9-10. This message is from our 9:00 AM worship service on Sunday, September 13, 2026.

Team (Don’t Skip the Big Rocks, Part 4 of 6)

A lot is going on in life, at all times, for us all. This can make it tough to sit back and see what’s going on from a big picture perspective. In this series, our goal is to learn how to live our lives with wisdom as we look to keep Jesus at the center of our lives.

This week, we focus on what might be the medium rocks. Wisdom isn’t only knowing what matters – it’s knowing what matters right now. Am I making room for the rocks that need to be in my life right now?

In this message, we take a look at Ecclesiastes 3:1, 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12, 1 Timothy 5:4, 1 Timothy 5:8, Hebrews 10:24-25, and 1 Timothy 4:4-5. This message is from our 10:45 AM worship service on Sunday, September 06, 2026.

The Big Rocks (Don’t Skip the Big Rocks, Part 3 of 6)

A lot is going on in life, at all times, for us all. This can make it tough to sit back and see what’s going on from a big picture perspective. In this series, our goal is to learn how to live our lives with wisdom as we look to keep Jesus at the center of our lives.

This week, we look at how to identify our “big rocks” in our lives. As we consider this, we all have to ask ourselves the same question: what has God put into my hands to carry?

In this message, we take a look at Matthew 6:33, Matthew 22:36-40, Colossians 3:23-24, Ephesians 5:18-20, and Galatians 5:22-25. This message is from our 10:45 AM worship service on Sunday, August 30, 2026.

Connection (Don’t Skip the Big Rocks, Part 2 of 6)

A lot is going on in life, at all times, for us all. This can make it tough to sit back and see what’s going on from a big picture perspective. In this series, our goal is to learn how to live our lives with wisdom as we look to keep Jesus at the center of our lives.

This week, we continue our series by focusing on the idea of connection. The main idea: God made a way for us to be connected to the source of the life we desire

In this message, we take a look at John 15:5-6 and John 15:10-11. This message is from our 10:45 AM worship service on Sunday, August 23, 2026.

Living Lives with Wisdom (Don’t Skip the Big Rocks, Part 1 of 6)

A lot is going on in life, at all times, for us all. This can make it tough to sit back and see what’s going on from a big picture perspective. In this series, our goal is to learn how to live our lives with wisdom as we look to keep Jesus at the center of our lives.

This week, we start the series by looking at our lives by looking at our hearts. With all the aspects of life that pull for our attention, how do we let the priorities of God’s kingdom be the priorities of our lives?

In this message, we take a look at Proverbs 27:19, Matthew 6:33, Ephesians 5:15-17, Ephesians 5:8, and Ephesians 5:1-2a. This message is from our 10:45 AM worship service on Sunday, August 16, 2026.

“Don’t Confuse the Jar With the Treasure” (Ambassadors, Part 4 of 4)

In this series, we are going to talk about an identity given to followers of Jesus that we may not always be aware of. This God-given identity can change the way we interact with others in our lives: as Ambassadors of Christ.

This week, we wrap up our series by taking a look at how the power of Christ is often on display in our weakest moments. God doesn’t wait until the story is finished to reveal his power; it is revealed as the story is being written.

In this message, we take a look at 2 Corinthians 5:20, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, and 2 Corinthians 4:7-12. This message is from our 10:45 AM worship service on Sunday, August 9, 2026.