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This is the podcast of Northstar Church in Blacksburg, Virginia. Our vision is to help believers in Christ "be the church."

  1. 2d ago

    Relationships in Light of Eternity: Faithful Marriage Requires Personal Obedience

    This sermon is the second of the "Relationships in Light of Eternity" series, preached by the Youth Minister Matt Novitsky, focusing on Colossians 3:18-19 to show that a truly faithful marriage requires personal obedience. Instead of letting people focus on their spouse’s flaws, the message challenges everyone to look inward at their own responsibilities under this unconditional covenant. It breaks this down into three core sections: how wives live out personal obedience through willing, voluntary submission as an act of worship to Jesus; how husbands are called to love their wives sacrificially and without bitterness, modeling Christ's love for the church; and finally, the fact that our personal obedience is never dependent on our spouse’s performance.

  2. Jul 5

    Relationships in Light of Eternity: How Christians ‘People’

    The first sermon of a series in Colossians 3:12-4:1 titled "Relationships in Light of Eternity," preached by the Young Adult Minister Braeden Wallace, focuses on how Christians should interact with others by letting their new identity in Christ dictate their daily relationships. Anchored by the core premise that gospel-centered relationships are powerful and revealing, the message explores where these connections originate, what they look like, and their ultimate purpose. True gospel relationships require believers to shed their old selves and "put on" qualities such as compassion, kindness, gentleness, and deep humility, which must be practiced in everyday life rather than merely expressed in prayer. By contrasting the gospel's call for patience and radical intercession for others against modern trends like the cultural rise of going "no contact" with loved ones, the sermon challenges the congregation to use everyday, ordinary moments (termed "Waffle House moments") to deepen the faith of fellow believers, show grace to outsiders, and actively make disciples of Jesus.

  3. Jul 1

    Being the Church: Christians & Politics Reflections

    On this episode, Jeff and Matt reflect on Northstar’s recent Christians & Politics series and give some general thoughts about how a Christian should engage with our political system and those we disagree with. Go to dontgo.be/politics to ask a question related to Christians and politics. It might make it into a future podcast!

    Being the Church: Christians & Politics Reflections

  4. Jun 28

    Christians & Politics: Dual Citizens: A Pathway Forward for Ambassadors

    This is the last sermon in the series "Christians and Politics," which explores the intersection of faith and civic engagement by drawing parallels between 21st-century American Christians and the biblical figures of Mordecai and Esther. Using the historical backdrop of the Persian Empire, the sermon highlights how God sovereignly places believers in specific times and nations to wield faithful influence rather than succumbing to fear, political ignorance, or cultural withdrawal. Pastor Jeff challenges the congregation to view themselves primarily as ambassadors for Christ, prioritizing prayer over political complaining, holding party platforms accountable to biblical righteousness, and remaining loyal to the "Lamb" rather than a political party. Ultimately, the message calls for active, loving engagement in the public square.

  5. Jun 24

    Being the Church: Be a Berean

    There are so many voices these days that claim to speak with some level of authority. It can be difficult to know who to listen to and who to believe. In Acts 17, we see a remarkable example of a group of people, the Bereans, who were committed to studying God’s Word and testing what they heard by that authority. Their example is instructive for us today as we seek wisdom and discernment in evaluating what we see and hear.

    Being the Church: Be a Berean

  6. Jun 21

    Christians & Politics: Kingdom Influence in the Public Square

    The third sermon in the "Christians & Politics" series, where Pastor Jeff talked about how to be an influence for Jesus in public politics. Pastor Jeff talks about how we must not live for our own comfort and convenience, but for blessing the nation in Christ Jesus. To do that, we must understand both Jesus' identity and ours as Christians. Pastor Jeff explains how Christians must be salt and light to the world around them.

  7. Jun 14

    Christians & Politics: Kingdom First: Politics in Light of Eternity

    The second sermon in the "Christians and Politics" series. The sermon reminds us that while we live here on Earth, our true, number-one allegiance is to the Kingdom of Heaven. It gives some super practical advice on being an "excellent citizen", like praying for our leaders, voting, and working to bless our communities, but reminds us to do it all with Christ-like humility. By using biblical discernment instead of getting caught up in political divides, we can enjoy our heavenly citizenship today while still using our earthly influence for good.

  8. Jun 7

    Christians & Politics: The Role of the Government and of the Governed

    In our first message of our Christians & Politics series, we examine Romans 13:1-7 and draw out foundational principles regarding God's design for the relationship between the government and the people they govern. We also tackle questions about when Christians should resist and what that should look like, resting in the reality that God has established government for our good.

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    Northstar Church
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    2021 - 2026
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