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Northgate Christian CommunityFather's Day 2020Join Pastor Jon as he tells of how in the name of the lord all miracles are possible.2020-06-2500 minNorthgate Christian CommunityOutside Service 1Join pastor Jon and pastor Steve as they search for answers to today's turmoils in the scripture!2020-06-1000 minNorthgate Christian CommunityThe AscensionJoin Pastor Jon and Yolanda as they Study the Ascension, and how the Disciples initially beheld it.2020-05-2700 minNorthgate Christian CommunityTwo different kinds of loveJoin Pastors Jon and Yolanda Hesselbeck as they delve deeper into the details of the resurrection!2020-05-2000 minNorthgate Christian CommunityThe Mother's Day Episode!Join Pastors Yolanda and Jon Hasselbeck as we learn about the various mothers who were among the first to behold Christ's Resurrection2020-05-1700 minNorthgate Christian CommunityThe Easter Episode!Join Pastors Jon & Yonlanda Hasselbeck this Easter as we celebrate the Resurrection of Christ!2020-05-1700 minNorthgate Christian CommunityFear Part 2Jon continues to talk about fear and the virus.2020-03-2500 minNorthgate Christian CommunityFear Doesn't Stand A ChanceJoin as Jon shares about fear and love in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis.2020-03-2500 minNorthgate Christian CommunityDirection From Above: CorporatelyIn our two part series concerning direction Pastor Jon explored God's heart for the nations. As he did that he also revealed how we, as in NorthGate, are called to partner and expand God's mission and vision for his church in this next season of our existence.2020-02-0300 minNorthgate Christian CommunityKoinōniaJon Hasselbeck God designed humans to crave and thrive in relationships. We were not meant to live in isolation, but in communion with Him and with others. The most important relationship we will ever have is with God. The disciples John and Peter described their relationship with Jesus when He walked on earth (1 John 1:1-4, 2 Peter 1:16) using the Greek word koinōnia. Their relationship with Jesus was real, intimate, based on personal experience, and they were eyewitnesses of His ministry. It wasn’t just fables and stories - they knew Him personally. Koinōnia means a relationship that is close, full...2020-01-1900 minNorthgate Christian Community20/20 VisionJon Hasselbeck2020-01-0500 minNorthgate Christian CommunityMove: 2020 Vision - ConclusionJon Hasselbeck2019-12-2900 minNorthgate Christian CommunityMove: Part 3Jon Hasselbeck2019-12-2200 minNorthgate Christian CommunityMemorial Stones: They Don't Go With YouThe new year is coming - watch out! Are you ready? You might be more prepared if you were to leave some of the things that weigh you down in 2019. Join us as Jon shares on his hopes for the new year.2019-12-0200 minNorthgate Christian CommunityBitter RootsHave you ever thought to yourself, "Why can't I forgive this person?" Join us as Jon shares on the topic of forgiveness and how bitter roots affect us as human beings.2019-11-1800 minNorthgate Christian CommunityGiving and the TitheJoin us as Jon join shares on the principle of giving.2019-11-0500 minNorthgate Christian CommunityA Time Such As ThisYou were born for a time such as this. Jon uses the book of Esther to follow up on last weeks message from Beth Nimmo. Listen in as you will find many take aways.2019-10-2300 minNorthgate Christian CommunityLonliness & CommunityJon Hasselbeck2019-09-2900 minNorthgate Christian CommunityWe Are FamilyThe church is family. NorthGate is a Christ centered community - a family. Join us as Jon shares on the topic of the extended Christian family.2019-09-1700 minNorthgate Christian CommunityPIP - Peace Identity PurposeListen in as Pastor Jon teaches on the subjects of peace identity and purpose.2019-09-0400 minNorthgate Christian CommunityThe Power of ChoiceThis past Sunday Jon talked to us about the power of choice. In essence it is why we as a church believe in baby dedications as opposed to baby baptisms. Enjoy!2019-08-1400 minNorthgate Christian CommunityCo-Laboring with God: Overcoming with HimJon Hasselbeck2019-07-2800 minNorthgate Christian CommunityRun to OvercomeJoin us as Jon shares an exciting message on how to build and maintain a friendship with God.2019-07-1500 minNorthgate Christian CommunitySeasons of LifeJon Hasselbeck Baby Dedication Sunday2019-06-3000 minNorthgate Christian CommunityFather's DayJoin us as Jon and Yolande share from the Lord's Prayer/Disciple's Prayer.2019-06-1700 minNorthgate Christian CommunityPrayer & PerspectiveJon Hasselbeck2019-06-0200 minNorthgate Christian CommunityPrayerJon Hasselbeck with Nia Bates of FCA2019-05-2000 minNorthgate Christian CommunityMother's DayYolande Hasselbeck2019-05-1300 minNorthgate Christian CommunityFaithJon Hasselbeck What is faith? Why is faith the avenue through which we encounter God? Why are we asked to believe in someone we can’t see? These questions were the focus of Jon’s message. To work through these questions, Pr. Jon looked to the examples of faith in Matthew 8 from two individuals who were at the margins of Israel’s community: a leper and a Gentile. In the first story, a leper comes to Jesus in a posture of worship and declares, “Lord, if you choose, you can make me clean” (v. 2), to which Jesus responds by stretching out his ha...2019-05-0600 minNorthgate Christian CommunityThe RE-SurrectionJon Hasselbeck Jon spoke on the story of Lazarus’ resurrection. When Jesus heard Lazarus was dying, he waited to travel to him, despite the fact that Mary and Martha loved him greatly. Jesus had a reason for this and knew that there was greater glory for God in Lazarus’ resurrection rather than in his healing. Jon pointed out that even though we may feel that God is not acting when we ask for healing or guidance, He isdoing something \greater than what we had planned. Mary felt like Jesus wasn’t present when her brother was sick. Jesus told her that L...2019-04-2100 minNorthgate Christian CommunityThe Passover JourneyJon Hasselbeck2019-03-3100 minNorthgate Christian CommunityWired: Purpose (Part 2)Jon Hasselbeck2019-03-1700 minNorthgate Christian CommunityWired: You Belong to What You LoveJon Hasselbeck2019-02-2400 minNorthgate Christian CommunityHoly Spirit LifeJon Hasselbeck Landrey Mack Michael & Nate Vilardo2019-02-0300 minNorthgate Christian CommunityThere is More: Seek, and You Will FindJon Hasselbeck Continuing with the series, we heard from three people on what seeking the kingdom looks like. Pastor Sally shared about the recent missions trip to Guatemala from which she and others recently returned. They sought the Kingdom by delivering over 150 school supply packages to kids in Guatemala, helping with a construction project that allowed the pastor of the church there to live in an apartment above the church and by engaging in incarnational, cross-cultural relationship building. Next Mary-Kate, who is seeking the kingdom as the director of a pro-life pregnancy resource center, shared about legislation that is set...2019-01-2000 minNorthgate Christian CommunityNew YearJon Hasselbeck2019-01-0600 minNorthgate Christian CommunityChristmas EveJon Hasselbeck2018-12-2400 minNorthgate Christian CommunityOur Struggles Are What Qualify UsJon Hasselbeck While it is difficult to acknowledge, let alone talk about, our deepest vulnerabilities and areas of brokenness, the church is to be a safe community through which people can experience the love, hope and healing of Jesus. When the church chooses to not talk about our vulnerabilities and areas of brokenness, people remain stuck and their sin grows. That is why we are so grateful to Andrew and Kaylee for bravely sharing their story with the church. Andrew shared about his nearly two-decade long struggle with pornography and sexual addiction, which started soon after his mom had died...2018-11-1800 minNorthgate Christian CommunityKingdom Culture: What You're Going Through Is Not as Important as How You Go Through ItJon Hasselbeck Jon opened his message this week with a tweet from Jim Rudy “What you are going through is not nearly as important as how you are going through it.” Aside from the revelation that pastor Jon has a twitter account, he wanted to communicate that we have the choice in how we handle and what attitude we have towards the things that happen in our lives. We can’t always control when bad things are going to happen but we can control whether we turn that over to God and live in the joy that he offers rather than t...2018-11-0400 minNorthgate Christian CommunityKingdom Culture: The Presence of God Reveals the Kingdom of God"Pastor Jon continued the series that Roy began last week entitled “Kingdom Culture”. Specifically, he focused on examples in the Bible where people experienced the presence of God and how He longs for us to pursue His presence in our daily lives. Ultimately, God’s presence is what brings His kingdom culture to earth. Additionally, Pastor Jon explained that God’s presence and His Holy Spirit are available to us. If we desire to experience His presence, the best thing we can do is to seek God and His righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Pastor Jon referenced the story of Solomon in 2 Chronicles chapter...2018-10-2100 minNorthgate Christian CommunityChoosing a PATH that Leads to LifeJon Hasselbeck2018-10-0700 minNorthgate Christian CommunityPurpose, Connected to GodWhether you have been following Jesus for 4 months or 40 years, we never cease from needing to be reminded of God’s constant grace and unwavering love. When we forgot those truths, we are tempted to deal with our issues in all sorts of unhealthy ways. We may suppress what’s going on inside of us, become comfortable with dysfunction, seek to solve our problems ourselves, or believe that God will only love us after we get our lives figured out. Not only will these ways of trying to deal our issues not bring the transformation Jesus wants for us, but we m...2018-09-1600 minNorthgate Christian Community"All In: It's Just a Phase"Jon Hasselbeck Laura Stiffler Kara Garey Chris Parker Sally Henien2018-09-0200 minNorthgate Christian Community"God Recycles, Do You?"Jon Hasselbeck2018-07-2200 minNorthgate Christian CommunityOvercomingJon Hasselbeck2018-07-1500 minNorthgate Christian Community"The Father's Blessing"Jon & Yolande Hasselbeck2018-06-1700 minNorthgate Christian CommunityI am a Friend of GodJon Hasselbeck2018-06-1000 minNorthgate Christian Community"Mother's Day: Further In, Further Up"Yolande Hasselbeck2018-05-1300 minNorthgate Christian Community"Overcoming: There are Two Trees in the Garden"Jon Hasselbeck2018-05-0600 minNorthgate Christian Community"Joy in the Kingdom"Jon Hasselbeck2018-04-1500 minNorthgate Christian Community"New Beginnings"Jon Hasselbeck2018-04-0100 minNorthgate Christian Community"Preparing the Way for the King"Jon Hasselbeck Through life, we may experience moments of pain and hurt – moments that will make us feel like a reed that has been bruised. However, God does not waste any of our hurt. He uses it to reveal His divine light and transform us to what He has already made us. On Sunday, Pastor Jon used a model of a light-bulb to illustrate how God uses broken reeds to be the light. The filament of the first successful incandescent light-bulbs were made of bamboo (broken reed). However, running electricity through bamboo quickly burns it up. By covering bamboo with ca...2018-03-1800 minNorthgate Christian Community"Keep Singing, Even When the Lights Go Out"Jon Hasselbeck Jon shared this week about the trials that we face in life, and God’s faithfulness in the midst of it. He shared a story about his dad when he was serving in the navy during World War II. He was sailing on a battleship that was making its way to the Pacific Ocean from the Atlantic through the Panama Canal to join in the Battle of Okinawa. They were stopped when a typhoon hit that nearly capsized the battleship, tearing it apart in the process. Fortunately, the ship and its crew survived, but they had to sail fo...2018-02-2500 minNorthgate Christian Community"What's in Your Hand"Pastor Jon elaborated on Chris Parker’s message last week by explaining that serving is a key part of what it means to follow Jesus. He introduced the story of Stephen; a young man who had a heart geared for service and who continually blessed others in his congregation. Stephen intently waited on God’s word, even in the face of extreme opposition. Pastor Jon explained that Stephen used what little he had (a willingness to serve and being available to serve). God blessed him with His Spirit and used him to preach a message that was recorded in Acts 7. A ch...2018-02-1100 minNorthgate Christian Community"Creating A Kingdom Culture"Jon Hasselbeck2018-01-2100 minNorthgate Christian CommunityNew Beginnings: Year of 2018Jon Hasselbeck2017-12-3100 minNorthgate Christian CommunityThe Battleground of the MindPastor Jon opened his message by explaining the fact that Thanksgiving is a mindset, offering encouragement from Bill Johnson that you can’t afford to have a thought about yourself that God doesn’t think about you. This quote references Jeremiah 29:11: “For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Pastor Jon also explained that there is a war that is constantly waging in our minds. The battlefield in our minds begins with our thoughts, and to overcome this it’s important to fill our m...2017-11-2600 minNorthgate Christian Community"Relationship: From Precept, to Principal, to the Person of God"Precept: 1) a general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought; 2) law Principle: 1) a fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior or for a chain of reasoning; 2) a concept Person: 1) a human being regarded as an individual. Jon opened his thoughts by exploring the topic of adoption. Adoption is personal and relational. Whereas law and principles are often the exact opposite. To call God Abba, or Dad, is to say that God is relational. To call Jesus an actual person is to claim God is personal. To say there is a Trinity mean...2017-11-1200 minNorthgate Christian Community"On Mission"Check out the pictures that Jon and Yolande refer to on our website! www.northgatebuffalo.com2017-10-2200 minNorthgate Christian Community"All That I Have is Yours"This week Pastor Jon concluded his series on “The Robe” with a message on the Father’s abundant generosity. Sometimes, the gospel is reduced to just our personal forgiveness. While forgiveness is part of the gospel, it is also just part of the gospel. There’s so much more! The gospel is also about an abundant life. The big idea of Pastor Jon’s message was this: “Everything the Father has, he has given to you.” We see this big idea in the Father’s interaction with the older brother from the parable of the prodigal son (see Luke 15:25 – 32). In this story, the ol...2017-09-1700 minNorthgate Christian Community"The Robe of the Holy Spirit"Jon Hasselbeck2017-09-1000 minNorthgate Christian Community"You are the Righteousness of Christ"Jon Hasselbeck2017-09-0300 minNorthgate Christian Community"The Robe"Jon Hasselbeck2017-08-2700 minNorthgate Christian Community"Worship & the Transforming Love of God"Jon Hasselbeck2017-08-0600 minNorthgate Christian Community"Called to Serve"Jon Hasselbeck with Donna & Louie Visone2017-07-1600 minNorthgate Christian Community"The Power of Self Talk"Jon Hasselbeck2017-07-0200 minNorthgate Christian Community"The Balanced Life"Jon Hasselbeck with Julie Hasselbeck2017-06-1100 minNorthgate Christian Community"Pentecost Together"Jon Hasselbeck2017-06-0400 minNorthgate Christian Community"New Power"Jon Hasselbeck2017-05-2800 minNorthgate Christian Community"Ordinary People, Extraordinary Things"Jon Hasselbeck2017-04-3000 minNorthgate Christian Community"Resurrection"While on this Easter Sunday, we celebrate the historical event that was Jesus’s resurrection, Pastor Jon reminds us of the continued meaning and power of Jesus’s resurrection today. Pastor Jon reminds us that resurrection was not just an event, but a person, Jesus Christ – alive and working today: “Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die’” (John 11:25-26). Jesus’s action on the cross declares that we are forgiven. However, it is his resurrection tha...2017-04-1600 minNorthgate Christian Community"Rescued, Realigned, and Recreated"On Palm Sunday, we looked at Jesus’ journey to the cross. We see the final leg of this journey in Mark 15, where Pilate (pressured by the Jews) condemns the innocent (Jesus) and grants freedom to the guilty (Barabbas), a picture-image of the freedom granted to each of us through the judgment Jesus suffered on the cross. And when we take in a larger frame of the biblical story, we see that Jesus’ journey doesn’t begin when he enters Jerusalem during his final week, but instead reaches back to the Old Testament and begins in places such as Exodus 12 and Psalm 2...2017-04-0900 minNorthgate Christian Community"God's Treasure"Pastor Jon Hasselbeck2017-04-0200 minNorthgate Christian Community"Prayer & Worship"Pastor Jon Hasselbeck with Michael Bonning2017-03-2600 minNorthgate Christian Community"Prayer and the Presence of God" (11:00 am)While Moses is up the mountain before the Lord, Israel “sinned a great sin” (Ex. 32:31) by molding and worshiping a golden calf. Israel now faces a significant crisis of uncertainty: Will the Lord’s presence remain with them? Initially, the answer is bleak. God says, “I [the Lord] will not go up among you [to the promised land], or I would consume you on the way, for you are a stiff-necked people” (Ex.33:3). In this precarious place in Exodus 33, Moses intercedes for Israel and the Lord changes his mind (vv. 7-17). Based on this text, Pastor Ted taught on the influence...2017-03-1900 minNorthgate Christian Community"Prayer and the Presence of God" (9:00 am)While Moses is up the mountain before the Lord, Israel “sinned a great sin” (Ex. 32:31) by molding and worshiping a golden calf. Israel now faces a significant crisis of uncertainty: Will the Lord’s presence remain with them? Initially, the answer is bleak. God says, “I [the Lord] will not go up among you [to the promised land], or I would consume you on the way, for you are a stiff-necked people” (Ex.33:3). In this precarious place in Exodus 33, Moses intercedes for Israel and the Lord changes his mind (vv. 7-17). Based on this text, Pastor Ted taught on the influence...2017-03-1900 minNorthgate Christian Community"Taking the Land: Believing God (Part 4)"This week Pastor Jon continued the series, “Taking the Land.” Jon reminded us that one of the biggest catalysts of change that we can participate in is when we move from believing lies to believing truth. He reminded us of the truth that the same blessing that was promised to Abraham is now on us, Son-ship. Using this story, Jon revealed his main thesis for the message. Moving from selfishness to Love: becoming givers rather than takers (Genesis 14 & 15). To further illustrate his point, Jon invited Joel and Emily Ruddy to share their experiences with giving. From an early age and with guid...2017-03-0500 minNorthgate Christian Community"Taking the Land: Righteousness and Blessing"This week Pastor Jon continued his series, “Taking the Land.” He stated that we are no longer forsaken because Christ paid the ultimate price for us on the cross. When we meet Christ and realize what He has done for us, we move from dread to hope and from fear to love. When we understand that we are righteous, we have the ability to bring the glory of Christ with us wherever we go. Joshua 5:15 was shared: “Then the Commander of the Lord’s army said to Joshua, “Take your sandal off your foot, for the place where you stand is holy. A...2017-02-2600 minNorthgate Christian Community"Taking the Land with Hope (Part 2)"1 Corinthians 13:13 states: “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” Pastor Jon introduced the second message of the series “Taking the Land” by focusing on the hope component on the belief spectrum that was shared last week. Additionally, Hebrews 6:19 was shared: “This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters the presence behind the veil.” The author of Hebrews refers to Christ as the anchor of our souls, protecting us from the storm that comes into our lives. Pastor Jon also explained that hope can be defined as...2017-02-1200 minNorthgate Christian Community"Moving from Fear to Faith"Jon began his new series called “Taking the Land” - concerning the idea of walking in the flesh vs walking in the spirit. He introduced a diagram in which belief is separated by two halves (walking in the flesh vs. walking in the spirit). At the center of the diagram was Truth and Lies. Truth under the spirit and Lies under the flesh. Likewise faith hope and love and the reciprocal fear, dread, and selfishness. Using the story recorded in the book of Joshua he illustrated how to move from fear to faith (opposite sides of the diagram). He gave us t...2017-02-0500 minNorthgate Christian Community"Look Up, and Depend on God"God’s kingdom is above any kingdom of this earth. In this time of uncertainty and turmoil, Jon reminded us of this verse: Isaiah 9:7…of the increase of His government and peace, there will be no end.” Keeping that verse in mind, we need to put our hope in Jesus and be at peace because we know who holds the future. Regardless of whether or not we like the outcome of the election, we can be at peace because God’s kingdom is above all. Pastor Jon shared with us the story of David from the Bible and which points us David’...2016-11-0600 minNorthgate Christian Community10.16.16Jon Hasselbeck2016-10-1600 minNorthgate Christian CommunityHopeJon Hasselbeck2016-10-0900 minNorthgate Christian CommunityWe're Better TogetherJon & Yolande Hasselbeck Pastor Jon introduced the new semester of Lifenet groups by explaining real-world examples how we are better together. Pastor Jon opened with a simple question: “how can being part of a community change your life?” He then asked Yolande to share some of the things she learned from the book she has been reading called “The Happiness Connection”. Yolande explained that one of the key points of the book was that people who have endured hardships in their lives are more likely to overcome their challenges if they have a support system around them. She also described the fact...2016-09-1800 minNorthgate Christian CommunityA Community of ServicePastor Jon is joined by Kate Vacanti of Let Them LOL to speak on the importance of service within a community. http://ltlol.com/2016-05-1500 minNorthgate Christian CommunityA Community of God's PresenceThe full reality of something is often impossible to comprehend through studying second hand sources. This was true of Pastor Jon when he experienced the Grand Canyon, and this was true of Isaiah when he encountered God first hand (Isaiah 6:3-8). God does not just want us to know about Him, he wants us to know Him. Bill and Jen gave a powerful testimony about how we can use worship to encounter God and how the experience of encountering God can radically change our perspective and actions.2016-05-0800 minNorthgate Christian CommunityA Community of God's LovePastor Jon spoke on the third message in the series on community. He explained that we are a community of God’s love, which sets us free to worship Him openly. Pastor Jon offered three points of encouragement to the congregation: we are a community of God’s love, God’s love sets us free to worship, and God’s love sets us free to see as He sees. He mentioned that we are to “love God because He first loved us” (1 John 4:19). Pastor Jon also illustrated the concept of fear and explained how scripture references fear as ‘phobos’, which in Greek is wher...2016-05-0100 minNorthgate Christian CommunityA Community Of PraisePastor Jon introduced the second sermon as a follow up to last
week’s message, “We’re Better Together.” He began his message by
explaining a relationship he developed at college with a janitor by
the name of Keith. Pastor Jon emphasized the fact that this janitor
always had a positive outlook on life and used the skills that God
blessed him with to have a profound influence on the lives of
students on Pastor Jon’s campus. He explained that even though the
janitor didn’t have the highest profile or highest paying job, that
didn’t prevent him from showing G...2016-04-2400 minNorthgate Christian CommunityWe're Better TogetherPastor Jon shared a message about the fact that we, as a body of believers, are better together. He explained various events in the Bible from Exodus through Revelation to explain God’s divine provision for those who proclaim the name of Jesus. He showed a moving video that displayed the courageous actions of a Buffalo police officer who saved the life of a one year old who was unconscious and unable to breathe. The police officer mentioned that he reached a point where there was nothing he could do for the child based on his own merits or accolades, bu...2016-04-1700 minNorthgate Christian CommunityA Story Worth LivingPastor Jon shared the story of Resurrection Sunday and explained how Jesus chose us to live a life alongside Him. He explained the story of Cinderella’s shoe and mentioned how the prince in the story was less concerned with outside looks or appearances and was much more interested in the character of the one who left her glass slipper behind. This is similar to the resurrection story because Jesus’ resurrection fits perfectly into everything that we were designed for. Ephesians 2:6 states: “And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with Him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus...2016-03-2700 minNorthgate Christian CommunityPalm SundayPastor Jon shared the story of Palm Sunday with the congregation and explained the historical context of Jesus’ triumphal entry that was depicted in John 12. He mentioned that the typical entry for a king in Jesus’ time was in a chariot pulled by white horses. However, Jesus humbled himself by turning toward Jerusalem and riding in on a donkey. Pastor Jon also explained the fact that one misconception that we as Christians should seek to overcome is that Jesus’ gift of salvation on the cross is a gift that we need to earn. He explained that the purpose of a gift i...2016-03-2000 minNorthgate Christian CommunityDignity of the Human RacePastor Jon invited a guest speaker, Fran McGreevy, to offer his perspective on the dignity of man. Fran elaborated on how there is a need in our society to see others in the image of Christ. This concept applies to both believers and non-believers. He offered insight that no other philosophy or religion gives people any dignity of man than Christianity does. Fran also explained John 10:10, which states: “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the fullest.” He mentioned that the only reason that the enem...2016-03-0600 minNorthgate Christian Community"Spending Time Alone With God"Pastor Jon invited Carl Hempel from CRU to share their vision for college students and how his life has personally been impacted by their ministry. Carl mentioned that college can be a difficult and challenging place for young adults and it can be a time filled with loneliness. This tied perfectly into Pastor Jon’s message. Pastor Jon offered encouragement to us by referencing Exodus 3:1-3 and the story of Moses and the burning bush. He described how God is still with us when we find ourselves in lonely places like Moses did. He added that there is nothing that we...2016-02-0700 minNorthgate Christian CommunityWe're ExpectingPastor Jon speaks about all the changes at Northgate and our partnerships with InterVarsity and other churches in the area. As God filled the empty vessels for the woman in 2 Kings 4, so He will fill up the empty vessels in Buffalo who need His love.2016-01-2000 minNorthgate Christian CommunityOvercoming the StressPastor Jon speaks this week with guests Elene Sandoval and Julie Hasselbeck about overcoming the stress and difficulties in life to be a part of God's Kingdom. Just because we are under great stress doesn't mean we can't be used, but by contrast God works in our weakness in greater ways than we would be able to do ourselves.2015-11-0800 minNorthgate Christian CommunityBreakthroughAs part of a series of sermons leading up the walls coming down at Northgate, Pastor Jon spoke on the topic of breakthrough. Taking examples from two men of God, David and Jonathan, Pastor Jon illustrated how both men experienced breakthroughs in their lives from seemingly overwhelming circumstances (Read: 1 Chronicles 14:10-13, 1 Samuel 14:1-2). Their lives illustrated how we too can overcome barriers in our own lives through 1) learning to be worshipper 2) listening to the Lord 3) prayer and 4) dependency on God. God wants us to step out in courage and breakthrough the obstacles/walls in our lives and experience a life...2015-10-1100 minNorthgate Christian Community"If You Only Knew"Pastor Jon broke his message into two parts; reflecting about the history and plans of Northgate in the first half of the message, then he directed the second half of the message towards the actions and thought process of the disciples in the story from Matthew where the food of one boy was multiplied exponentially to feed an enormous group of people. Jon also explained the story about how Pastor Bender’s vision from God was to see the church wall broken down to make room for an addition, a vision that will be fulfilled after his own passing. Jon co...2015-10-0400 minNorthgate Christian CommunityArise: Making A Place For You (Part 3)Pastor Jon integrated the excitement and anticipation of the groundbreaking of the expansion project with the events of the book of Nehemiah. He reiterated the theme from the previous two weeks that this project is not about a building; it is about people. As was Pastor Bender's vision for those who he didn't know, the building project is about making a place for those who are yet to come. This comes with a heightened sense of responsibility and focus that requires prayer and intercession in order to accomplish greater things that God has for the church body. Pastor Jon concluded...2015-04-2600 minNorthgate Christian CommunityArise: God Has A Plan (Part 1)Pastor Jon introduced a new series on Nehemiah and how the direction of the church should follow the principles that Nehemiah led his life by. He explained how the series is not meant to be surrounded by the expansion project of the church as much as it is about building people up both in the church as well as the community. Nehemiah’s life journey led him to go from being the cup bearer of the king to building up people to accomplish something greater than they could ever imagine on their own by rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. Pastor Jo...2015-04-1400 minNorthgate Christian CommunityDiscipleship: Study & Meditation (Part 6)Pastor Jon spoke about the discipline of study and meditation on the word of God. He noted that the bible was written by people who were inspired by the working of the Holy Spirit and how the stories of the bible were be woven together as if they were told by the same person because all of the writers were inspired by God. God promises us great things when we meditate on his word. Pastor Jon mentioned that it is important to not only focus on the teaching of the scriptures from an intellectual perspective, it is also important to...2015-03-2900 min