Previously @ NorthStar ... Higher Ground

Sunday at NorthStar Marlon Longacre talked to us about the life of Noah in the message "Higher Ground."

Miss Sunday's service? Click here to download audio of Marlon's message or to view or print sermon notes.

Noah was a godly man and had a good name in the community (Genesis 6:9-10). God called Noah out to do something great for Him and upgrade his faith.

Four qualities God looks for to upgrade your faith...

1. God needs people He can call (Genesis 6:5-8). Availability is more important than ability.
2. God needs people who don't comply (Genesis 6:11-12; 2 Corinthians 5:15). Conformity is the enemy of Christianity. We were created to be an original masterpiece of God, but instead we become carbon copies of others. NorthStar didn't start to just plant another church, but to reach a community.
3. God needs people who follow His commands (Genesis 6:22). No excuses. Trust God even when it doesn't make sense.
4. God needs people who are committed (Genesis 6:3). When you're not committed, you're saying, "It's all about me."

Life is preparation for eternity. At the end of your life, God will ask you two questions:

1. What did you do with My Son?
2. What did you do with the talents I gave you?

Apply It

Volunteer to serve our kids in nursery, preschool, or elementary. You can make a difference in the life of a child! Check here to see the possibilities!

Next Steps

Is it time to take one of these next steps in your spiritual journey?

• Newcomers: Find out more about NorthStar in an informal setting. Next gathering on Sunday, August 16. Register or find more info here.
• The Women's League Fall Kickoff: Meet other women and find a Bible study to jump into this fall. Tuesday, August 25. More info here about this free event.

This Week

Coming up this week at NorthStar...

• August "Big Give" at MUST! Wednesday, August 5 will be our last opportunity to provide lunch this summer for 600+ kids! Volunteer online for this or other events in August.
• The True North venue returns this Sunday, August 9! Join us at 9:30 or 11 a.m.!
• United: New series starts this Sunday!
• The Clothesline: Bring your new or gently used clothing this Sunday to the trailer. The big giveaway takes place Saturday, September 12.

More Upcoming

Check out more upcoming events at NorthStar...

• Promotion Sunday: All kids move up a grade to their new class for the year on Sunday, August 16.
• Surviving Divorce: New class begins Sunday, August 16.
• Marriage Tune Up Conference: August 21-22.
• Premarital Seminar: Sunday, August 23.
• Quiet Time Seminar: Sunday, August 30.
• Men of NorthStar Fall Retreat: September 26-27.

Check out Digging Deeper this week! This week we conclude our two-week journey through the Gospel of John. Use these daily devotions on the back of your sermon notes. Or find them posted online each day at www.growthstarts.org!

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