Click Here to Download the Full Devotional (PDF) Art for Week 3 The Way of Joy | Joy Of The Father Abby Sidmore, Acrylic on canvas Artists Statement: For my advent piece I created an Acrylic painting on canvas. My painting is mainly inspired by the verse Luke 10:21 where Jesus is expressing joy…
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Advent Devotional Week 2: The Candle of Peace
Click Here to Download the Full Devotional (PDF) Art for Week 2 The Way of Peace | “Thou Will Keep Him in Perfect Peace” Danielle & Jon Rodgers Cello arrangement with photography Watch at nscbc.org/perfectpeace Artists Statement: I used to sing Samuel Wesley’s “Thou Will Keep Him in Perfect Peace” with an anglican choir…
Advent Devotional Week 1: The Candle of Hope
About the Advent Devotional The four weeks leading to Christmas are traditionally a season to anticipate Jesus’ arrival—to contemplate what it means for the God of the universe to be present with us. This year’s Advent Guide builds on the Beautiful Life series by exploring the traditional Advent themes of hope, peace, joy, and love…
Live Q&A with Ellie Wiener: The Book of Job
Join the Zoom meeting here – Sunday October 23 @ 3PM EST NSCBC friend, Gordon Conwell alumna, and PhD student at the University of Cambridge Ellie Wiener will preach (virtually) on Sunday October 23rd in both services. As we continue in our sermon in the wisdom books, the book of Job offers a compelling counter…
Experiencing Christ Centered Community in Guatemala
This summer one of our high school students, Kate Robinson, had the amazing opportunity to partner with a church in Guatemala. Read below about some of her reflections from this time and the ways God has challenged her that she can share with our church. A Community Challenge Dear Church Family, To meet with all…
Two Ways to Live: Slaves or Children
Passage: Galatians 4:21-31 Guide for Group Discussion or Personal Reflection Sermon Overview In Galatians 4:21-31, Paul uses an allegory to describe two basic approaches people take towards life. It is worth considering these two approaches, and which one we’re living, because the implications are vast: one way leads to freedom and adoption, and the other…
Growth in Grace
Passage: Galatians 5:15-25 Guide for Group Discussion or Personal Reflection Sermon Overview Though we all have some idea of what it would take to grow in character, it can seem so difficult to actually grow. In Galatians 5:16-25, Paul teaches that the grace and freedom of the gospel are what grow us as Christians. Contrary…
Portraits of Growth: Lauren Meekins
At NSCBC, we believe that multiplying disciples who make disciples is crucial to seeing a gospel movement on the North Shore. Throughout the year, we want to highlight encouraging stories of our people growing through discipleship groups and preparing to multiply their faith. If you are interested in joining a D-Group, to be discipled and make disciples,…
