This Week at Northbrook: April 25, 2025

What if adversity in your life wasn’t a sign that something’s gone wrong—but that you’re exactly where God wants you? Sit with that for a second. How does that land in your heart today?

This Sunday, Elder Chris Borden will walk us through 1 Peter 4:12–19, where Peter reminds us that suffering for Christ is not strange—it’s sacred. When hardship comes because of our faith, we don’t retreat—we rejoice, because the Spirit of God rests on us. We trust our faithful Creator, and we keep doing good.

This Week at Northbrook: April 18, 2025

Have you ever looked at something a hundred times and still missed what was really going on? That’s exactly what can happen with the cross. We wear it, decorate with it, sing about it—but have we really seen it?

This Sunday, we’ll fix our eyes on Jesus’ final words in Luke 23:44–49, and what we’ll see isn’t just the death of a man—it’s the defeat of sin, the victory over death, and the proof that you can fully trust God even in your darkest moments.

This Week at Northbrook: April 11, 2025

If Jesus told you He was coming back one year from today, how would that change how you live today? That’s exactly the tension we’re stepping into this Sunday in 1 Peter 4:1–11, where Peter says plainly: “The end of all things is near.”

This Week at Northbrook: April 4

Have you ever wondered why life feels so hard even when you’re doing the right thing? This Sunday, Pastor Keith will be diving into 1 Peter 3:13–22, where Peter reminds us that faithfulness to Jesus doesn’t always lead to the easy life—but it always leads to hope.

This Week at Northbrook: March 28, 2025

What holds a marriage together? Feelings? Convenience? Habit? This Sunday, Pastor Keith will walk us through 1 Peter 3:1-7, where Peter shows us that a marriage built to last—especially in difficult times—is one rooted in God’s design and grace.

This Week at Northbrook: March 21, 2025

How do you respond when life is hard and the world is watching? 1 Peter 2:11-25 reminds us that as followers of Jesus, our greatest witness isn’t in our success—it’s in how we stand firm in difficulty. Whether it’s resisting sin, honoring authority, or enduring suffering, our lives should point people to Christ.

This Sunday, Pastor Keith will help us see how God calls us to live differently—not just by what we say, but by how we trust Him in the hard moments in life. Take a moment to reflect on this: Does my life make Jesus more visible to the people around me?

This Week at Northbrook: March 14

What makes a strong, unshakable church? Is it the building, the programs, or the music? According to 1 Peter 2:1-10, a steadfast church is built on Jesus—the cornerstone—and shaped by people who hunger for God, center their lives on Christ, stand firm in faith, and boldly proclaim His goodness.

This Sunday, we’ll see how God is forming us into a spiritual house, not just for ourselves but to display His glory in a broken world. Take a moment this week to reflect on this: Am I truly building my life on Christ? And am I planted in the kind of church that helps me stand strong?

This Week at Northbrook: Feb. 21

How do you handle relationships when things get messy? Whether it’s a difficult conversation, a moment of frustration, or simply learning to love others well, relationships take wisdom—and wisdom comes from Christ.

This Week at Northbrook: Feb. 14

What really shapes your life? Is it your desires? Your habits? Your past? This Sunday, we’ll be in Colossians 3:1-11, where Paul reminds us that if we’ve been raised with Christ, our lives should look radically different.

This Week at Northbrook: Feb. 7

What are you really rooted in? We all look for stability—whether in success, relationships, or comfort—but only one foundation can truly sustain us when life gets shaky.

Have you ever wondered what real transformation looks like? More than simple self-improvement; God’s plan is to make Christ known in and through you.

What does it take to experience real transformation? This Sunday, we’ll continue our new series, Changed, as we dive into Colossians 1:15-20, where Paul invites us to marvel at the unmatched supremacy of Jesus. Here’s something to consider: Is Jesus just prominent in your life, or is He preeminent?