Over the course of the last 30 days as we have followed this prayer guide we have asked God to work among the communities in which we live. And rightly so, for we know that the North Shore needs to wake up to the riches and wonder of Christ-for-us. And yet…church historians note that in…
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Sermon Scraps: New Perspective through the Gospel
Yesterday, we continued in the series Ordinary Christians: Life Together on Mission. Pastor Bobby’s sermon emphasized that the Gospel not only gives us salvation, but it is the very thing that helps us grow in Christ. It is through the Good News that we “get in” with God, but also become like his Son. The…
Sermon Scraps: Finding Christ in the Bible
Yesterday’s sermon reminded us that all of Scripture, including the Old Testament prophets and writings, are about Jesus Christ (1 Peter 1:10-12). Pastor Bobby referenced a talk by Tim Keller that is summarized in the video in this post. As we realize that the Bible is not about us and what we need to do, but about…
The Problem of Reality
Yesterday at 30 Minutes Offline, Pastor Bobby shared that our prayer and vision for NSCBC at this time is that we would rediscover the Gospel – that our own hearts would be awakened to the living hope that we have in Christ. He shared some of the story of Francis Schaeffer, a modern theologian and philosopher, that he…
Leadership Retreat Reflection
Here is a conversation starter for an upcoming small group discussion – or – (for the internal processors among us) for a long walk in the woods. Imagine a person who has faced some hefty personal failure and received not judgment but mercy. How does that change a person? Might he or she relate to…
That’s My King
For the last six weeks during Lent, we’ve been reflecting on the sin of humanity and Christ’s work on the cross for us. During the Genesis sermon series, we contemplated the lies that Adam and Eve believed about God and about themselves. We learned about Cain’s offering and how it was really for himself. Through the flood we recognized…
Ways to Worship—Not Worry—This Election Season
“I want this election cycle to move my heart to worship.” Take a look at this great list from The Gospel Coalition: 4 Ways to Worship—Not Worry—This Election Season.
Is NSCBC Changing? An Elder’s Reflections
Have you been noticing a difference at NSCBC lately? You might answer, “Sure, there are more new people and it’s getting harder to find a parking place.” Yes, you’re right, but there is something more fundamental happening. You may remember the sermon series about three years ago on The Sermon on the Mount, when Interim Pastor…
