Acts 1:1-11 | You don't get the plan, but you get the Holy Spirit
Join us as we explore the book of Acts and discover how to navigate life's uncertainties with faith! In this engaging discussion, we dive into the importance of trusting in God's presence through the Holy Spirit rather than relying solely on our plans.Key takeaways:
Understanding the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives
The significance of being present in the moment
How the early church faced uncertainty and what we can learn from them
Timestamps:00:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsYSTwTLtHE) Introduction00:30 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsYSTwTLtHE&t=30s) The importance of community discussions01:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsYSTwTLtHE&t=60s) Exploring the book of Acts02:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsYSTwTLtHE&t=120s) The tension between planning and trusting God03:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsYSTwTLtHE&t=180s) Personal stories and reflections04:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsYSTwTLtHE&t=240s) Questions for discussionWhat's your biggest challenge with trusting God's plan? Drop it in the comments!Subscribe for weekly insights on faith and community discussions!
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27 Oct 2025
Values: Apprenticing Jesus
In this message, Isaac Wheeler invites us to rediscover Jesus as not just Savior, but Teacher—the kind of teacher who shapes how we live every day, not just what we believe about eternity.
Drawing from personal stories, cultural insight, and Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 11 and 16, Isaac explores what it means to apprentice under Jesus. He contrasts modern ideas of education and independence with the deeply relational and practical teaching style of Jesus—a teacher for everyone, for our real lives, and one who transforms us through practice.
Whether you’re weary, curious, or simply hungry to grow, this message calls us to take Jesus seriously as our rabbi and guide—and to let his words shape us into people of love, rest, and generosity.
Key Themes:
What it means to apprentice under Jesus
Jesus as the ultimate teacher—human and divine
Spiritual formation as hands-on learning
Following Jesus as an invitation open to all
The connection between desire and transformation
Grace, effort, and the power of practice
Notable Quotes:
Reflection Questions:
Who has been a teacher that shaped your life, and how?
What does it mean for you to see Jesus as your teacher today?
What do you want Jesus to do for you?
Scripture References:
Matthew 11:28–30
Matthew 16:24
Luke 18:35–43 (Jesus and the blind man)
Speaker: Isaac Wheeler
Series: North City Church Values – Jesus Leads Us to Apprentice Him
Host: JD Larson
“The Christian life doesn’t happen by accident—it happens by apprenticing under Jesus.”“Grace is not opposed to effort; it’s opposed to earning.” —Dallas Willard“Jesus’ teaching isn’t an escape from reality—it’s a better way to live in it.”
27 Oct 2025
Values: Conscience Dependance on The Holy Spirit
In this episode, Christian Ann Larson—therapist, pastor, and co-leader of North City Church—teaches on what it means to live with a conscious dependence on the Holy Spirit. She explores how our daily habits, routines, and relationships reveal what (or who) we truly depend on—and invites us to reimagine dependence as something holy, not weak.
Through stories, humor, and reflection on John 14, Christian Ann helps us see that dependence on the Spirit brings peace of mind and heart, not restriction. Drawing from her experience as both a therapist and follower of Jesus, she contrasts cultural ideals of independence with the interdependence modeled by the Trinity itself—Father, Son, and Spirit.
You’ll also hear a few funny moments (including one involving getting lost in northern Wisconsin without Google Maps!) and guided reflection questions to help you pause and notice the Spirit’s presence in your own life.
Key Themes:
Rethinking dependence vs. independence
Jesus’ promise of the Holy Spirit (John 14)
The Spirit as Advocate, Comforter, and Guide
Practical ways to create space for the Spirit’s voice
Interdependence as the design of God’s people
Peace as a sign of being led by the Spirit
Reflection Questions:
What or who do you find yourself depending on most these days?
How might those dependencies be shaping your sense of peace?
Where can you create space to listen to the Spirit this week?
Scripture Reference: John 14:15–27 (NLT)
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