Our God reigns outside of time. He is Alpha & Omega and His wisdom is perfectly hindsight-informed wisdom. What if that means that He is engaging with generations at once, answering the prayers of future great-grandchildren in your life today? In this...
SERMONS BY PREACHER:
Jonathan Shanks
Deuteronomy: Drivers For Mission
Deuteronomy 6 contains the Shema—the most holy Jewish prayer. In this second message of May Mission Month in our Deuteronomy series, Jonathan Shanks unpacks the key drivers for mission from Deuteronomy 6.
Deuteronomy: Ready Set Go
We're starting a new series at NorthernLife through the book of Deuteronomy, called "Ready, Set, Go." In this first message of the series, Jonathan Shanks encourages us to STEP OUT, STEP IN, and STEP UP as we follow God.
Becoming Who I Am in Christ
For those of us who believe in Jesus, we have an identity spoken over us, yet there is intentionality involved in appropriating our identity and living it out. This message will encourage you to establish Godly, life-giving habits of righteousness. Righteousness is a...
Why Easter: Resurrection Sunday 2022
Why did Jesus have to rise again from the dead? This Easter message in our "Why Easter?" series explores the resurrection of Sunday.
Why Easter: Good Friday 2022
Why did Jesus have to die on the cross? In this Good Friday message from 2022, Jonathan Shanks unpacks the story of the Gospel, showing from Scripture that Jesus died: 1. To bring us close to God 2. To reveal God's character
5240 x Multiply: To All the World
In this final sermon in the 5240 x Multiply series through the Book of Luke-Acts, Jonathan Shanks unpacks the final 16 chapters of Acts. Taking the Gospel to all the world will involve: INTELLECTUAL RIGOUR SPIRITUAL POWER HUMBLE SUBMISSION COURAGEOUS COMMITMENT
5240 x Multiply: Breakthrough
The early Church were all together and praying for breakthrough—and breakthrough happened! This message will encourage you to pray for breakthrough in Jesus' name.
5240 x Multiply: The Church is Born
In Acts 3:6, Peter said "silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk." That same presence and power of God that healed the lame man is what inhabits every believer! This message looks at the birth of the...
5240 x Multiply: The Gift of the Father
What is the greatest gift the Father has given? His presence. This message unpacks Pentecost and the Gift of the Father—the Holy Spirit. God with us.
5240 x Multiply: News Worth Sharing
The Good News of Jesus' life, death and resurrection is NEWS WORTH SHARING. This message will encourage you to share the gospel with others.
5240 x Multiply: Parables and Power
Jesus came teaching in parables, and bringing the kingdom to earth in power. This message looks at the meaning behind Jesus' parables and His power.
5240 x Multiply: A Mission Shared
When Jesus was bringing His kingdom to earth, there was a mission to be shared. After a prayerful night, He chose 12 from among His followers to be called apostles. When He ascended to Heaven, he empowered these 12 to carry on the mission to reach the ends of the...
5240 x Multiply: The Anointed One
VISION SUNDAY! In this message Jonathan Shanks kicks off our 2022 vision series: 5240 x Multiply. We're reading through the books of Luke and Acts in 10 weeks with a view to seeing the kingdom MULTIPLY, which is our 2022 vision. Jesus was foretold, appeared and...
Xponential: Our Core Values
In the fourth and final week of our series Xponential: The Abundant Kingdom, Jonathan Shanks unpacks our 12 Core Values at NorthernLife. This message will encourage you to love God, love others and make disciples. Our Core Values: Known & Loved Jesus is Worth It God...