Weekly Messages

What comes to your mind when you hear the word peace? Is it a quiet evening at home? A world without conflict? Or maybe just a break from the chaos of everyday life?

If we’re honest, peace can often …

We begin Advent with the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth, who were righteous before God but had no children because Elizabeth was barren.

Have you ever prayed for something so deeply, so desperately…

The Bible calls us to live lives of thanksgiving—not just one day a year, but every day, in every circumstance. What if we spent less time critiquing the menu and more time cultivating a heart of gra…

In this weekend’s passage from Acts, we see this truth clearly: With God, nothing is ever wasted. All things are His servants. He uses EVERY SINGLE THING we go through—including our suffering—to brin…

Do you remember the “Be Like Mike” Gatorade commercial? It was the best. The idea was simple: if you drink Gatorade, you could somehow "become" like Michael Jordan – to shoot, move, and dominate like…

If you have been around long enough to notice, it is safe to say that North Highlands is a growing church. For example, our membership has increased by 60% in the last 18 months. How good is God!

Bei…

Hey, Fam! Sunday is going to be sooo good! This weekend we have the privilege of spending a morning with Marvin Walker, Campus Pastor of Watermark South Dallas.

If you don’t know Marvin, you are goin…

We all know what it feels like to face an impossible challenge. But what if the One whom you have challenged is God Himself? In Acts 5:17-42, we see the religious leaders attempting to silence a move…

This Sunday we have the awesome opportunity to witness and celebrate the baptisms of NINE people in our church family!

There’s something so powerful about watching someone step into the waters of bap…

This summer no less than eight pastors in the Dallas area resigned or were removed from their positions due to moral failure issues and no less than 50,000 people attend these churches every weekend.…

How often have you heard someone say, "I'll be praying for you"? It’s a phrase we use so frequently that it almost becomes second nature for Christians, like saying "hello" or "goodbye." 

But how man…

Have you ever found yourself tongue-tied, afraid to speak up when you knew you should? Maybe you felt pressure to stay quiet, but something inside you was urging you to be bold. This weekend, we will…

I am old enough to remember when everything was done by check and everyone made regular visits to the bank. Do you still write checks?

What makes the check valuable isn’t the size or type of paper or…

When I was growing up, I wanted to be a doctor. I loved the idea of helping people stay healthy, diagnosing their illnesses, and making sure their bodies were functioning as they should. The human bo…

Imagine the scene: the streets of Jerusalem are filled with people from every nation, all gathered for a festival celebrating the harvest God provided them. Suddenly, the sound of a mighty wind rushe…

When was the last time someone over-promised and under-delivered on a promise to you? 

Megan and I recently completed some updates to our home, and if you’ve ever gone through home renovations, you k…

This Sunday we begin our yearlong study of the Book of Acts. This book is an incredible journey through the early days of the Christian church, right after Jesus' resurrection and ascension.

It is fi…

Our God gives us insight into the personal prayer journal of believers thousands of years removed from our time. Yet somehow, their trials and triumphs seem eerily resonant with our contemporary expe…

Have you ever had to learn a “new normal?”

Something significant happened and caused a ripple effect in your life to the point that things could not stay the same—you had no choice but to adjust, to …

“You’re Invited!” Whether you are 7 or 70, hearing these words means the world to us…

For example, we all remember what it felt like as a kid to be invited to birthday parties… and what it felt like …