Growing Relationship - Northland's Mission
Fresh off a men's retreat and nursing a "dead leg" from a competitive game of flag football, Pastor Dalton Leslie explores what it truly means to grow in our relationship with Jesus. Continuing the series on the Northland Church mission statement, this message dives into John 14 to define the mechanics of spiritual maturity.
Just as earthly relationships with friends, siblings, or spouses require time, communication, and shared experiences to flourish, our walk with Christ requires intentionality. Dalton unpacks the vital link between our love for Christ and our obedience to His word, reminding us that we don't follow rules to earn God's love, but because we are already captivated by it. Discover how to move past seeing God as a "magic genie" and instead embrace Him as a loving Father who provides the strength we lack to live out our mission.
Key Topics:
The Flag Football Fiasco: A humorous look at the Men's Retreat and the physical cost of "giving it your all" on the field.
The Anatomy of a Relationship: Comparing the growth of human friendships and marriages to our spiritual journey with Jesus.
Love and Obedience: Exploring John 14 and the truth that our actions are the natural overflow of our love for Christ.
Our Inability, His Strength: Why acknowledging our own weakness is a "kindness" that leads us to rely fully on God’s grace.
Approaching the Father: Shifting our perspective from a transactional faith to an intimate relationship with a compassionate Father.