Get Ready for Sunday: Why Faith Matters Most

This Week at Northbrook: August 22, 2025

Hey Northbrook Family & Friends!

Faith is more than just a feeling, it’s what you lean the whole weight of your life on. The real question is: what are you trusting to hold you up?

This Sunday we continue our threads series in Ephesians 2:1-10, where Paul reminds us that faith is not about what we achieve but who we trust. Real faith anchors us in grace and moves us toward a transformed life, not because of what we bring to the table, but because of what Christ has already done. Whether your faith feels strong or weak, what matters most is the One you’re holding onto.

Where in your life have you been hesitant to trust God fully, as if his grace isn’t enough to hold you?

Come expectant this Sunday as we learn together what it means to live by a faith that works. We're grateful to walk this journey of faith with you.

What’s Happening at Northbrook

FEATURED

Next Step: Campaign Readiness Survey on Sunday!

This Sunday, we’ll take an important step in preparing for our building campaign as we seek God’s direction together. At the end of the service, we’ll complete the Readiness Survey. Your input will provide valuable feedback and help shape our next steps.

Let’s believe God for great things and take this next step Forward—by faith, on mission, together!

Continue to visit the Forward website and let it fuel your prayers, your preparation, and your participation  at northbrookbc.com/forward ›

Marriage Intensive:  Design for Unity in Marriage with Chris & Sophie Corder

Oct. 1 - Nov. 5 (6-week Intensive) + Nov. 7-8 (Weekend Event)

Richer, healthier, more whole marriage is available for any existing marriage. Join us as we grow in awareness of how and why God designed marriage while considering your unique design as husband or wife within yours to help build relational unity!  Registration is open.

Cost: $20 per couple for the Intensive and the weekend event. This is limited to 20 couples, so make sure you register soon.

You can sign up at northbrookbc.com/marriage ›

Midweek Summit › Breathe: The Life-Giving Presence of the Spirit

August 13–September 17  |  6:30pm

Join us for the next messages on Wednesday, Aug. 27 of this 6-part series as Pastor Keith continues to explore how the Holy Spirit’s power and presence transforms our everyday lives.

Introducing the Bridge: a new ministry for young adults

Kick-off Gathering | Aug. 31 from 6-8pm

The Bridge is a space for 18–35-year-olds to connect where they are with where God is leading them. These years are a crucial season for shaping identity, building community, and forming a lasting faith.

Many young adults drift from the church after high school—we want to be a bridge, not a gap, in that journey. Our heartbeat is to create a Christ-centered community where young adults build authentic relationships, grow spiritually, and navigate life’s transitions, from graduation to career to calling, while staying rooted in the Body of Christ.

Learn more at northbrookbc.com/thebridge

Grandparents Day Luncheon | September 7

Grandparents, grandfriends, and grandkids, you’re invited to a special luncheon just for you.

Learn more and sign up at northbrookbc.com/grandparentsluncheon ›

Baptism Sunday | September 14

Interested in baptism? Learn more or let us know at northbrookbc.com/baptism ›

Connect to a Life Group

Life Groups are where discipleship comes to life at Northbrook–where strangers become family, Scripture comes alive, and the mission of Jesus becomes personal. Wherever you are in your faith journey, there’s a place for you to belong, grow, and to bless others. Find your place.

New Life Group Spotlight

  • Men's Life Group with Jason Dockery & Johnny Whitaker. Wednesdays at 6:30-7:30pm at the church. For men of all ages and life stages.

  • Women's Life Group with Jordan Whitlock. Wednesdays at 6:30-7:30pm at the church. For ladies of all ages and life stages.

  • Young Mom's Life Group with Oakleigh Calahan. Tuesdays at 5:30-7pm at the church. 

Get started and learn more about all of our groups at northbrookbc.com/life-groups ›

Let’s grow together!

ON THE HORIZON

Ministry events and opportunities coming up over the next couple of months. Save these dates:

  • The Bridge Sunday (formerly Lions Day) + Luncheon | September 14

  • Annual Vote for Northbrook Members | September 14

  • Live Sent Conference | September 21–28

Next Steps