Learn To Discern

A Prayer For America

Sermon on 7/5/2026 by Pastor Todd Sapp  Music used with Permission through our CCLI Copyright License Number #54024 and Streaming License Number #20133927  Find out more about Northwoods Church at www.nwctally.com

Perfect Love And A Fearless Life

Sermon on 6/28/2026 by Pastor Todd Sapp What if the secret to living completely free from fear isn't about trying harder to be brave, but understanding how deeply you are loved? In this powerful sermon on 1 John 4:7-21, we dive into what it truly means that "God is love" and how His perfect love has the power to cast out all fear, anxiety, and dread from our lives. Through the incredible real-life stories of Corrie ten Boom—from her childhood fears to her miraculous ability to forgive a Nazi concentration camp guard—we learn that we don't have to live defensively. When you are securely rooted in the love of your Heavenly Father, you are finally free to stop self-protecting and start selflessly loving the people around you. If you are struggling with fear of the future, carrying bitterness, or wondering how to experience God’s presence in difficult seasons, this video will give you a fresh, biblical perspective on faith, forgiveness, and the transforming power of the Holy Spirit. 📖 What You'll Learn in This Video: * The Source of Love: Why true, sacrificial love is not natural to human behavior, but is an evidence of being reborn by God. * What "God is Love" Really Means: A look at how God's love perfectly intersects with His justice, sovereignty, and mercy (featuring insights from Charles Spurgeon). * The Meaning of Propitiation: How Jesus satisfies holy justice to bring us absolute forgiveness. * Knowing vs. Believing: How to trust God's love during painful or uncertain seasons of life when you can't "feel" it experientially. * The Ultimate Test of Faith: Why our love for the invisible God is directly proven by how we treat the visible people around us. #1John4 #CorrieTenBoom #GodIsLove #OvercomingFear #ChristianSermon #BiblicalForgiveness #PerfectLove #FaithOverFear #BibleStudy #SermonOnline Music used with Permission through our CCLI Copyright License Number #54024 and Streaming License Number #20133927 Find out more about Northwoods Church at www.nwctally.com

Learn To Discern

Sermon on 6/21/2026 by Pastor Todd Sapp How do you know what is true in a world filled with confusion and competing voices? In this Father’s Day sermon, we dive into 1 John 4:1-6 to discover biblical keys to spiritual discernment. Using the shocking real-life story of Tanya Head and the 9/11 survivor network, we look at how easily people can be manipulated when they lack discernment. Apostle John warns us that "many false prophets have gone out into the world," but the good news is that God has not left us empty-handed. Learn how to test the spirits, recognize modern false teachings (like the prosperity gospel, progressive Christianity, and hyper-grace), and rely on the Holy Spirit dwelling inside you to anchor your life in the truth of God's Word. #SpiritualDiscernment #1John4 #FalseTeachers #BibleStudy #ChristianSermon #TestingTheSpirits #GodsWord #NorthwoodsChurch #ProgressiveChristianity #ProsperityGospel #HolySpirit #BiblicalTruth Music used with Permission through our CCLI Copyright License Number #54024 and Streaming License Number #20133927 Find out more about Northwoods Church at www.nwctally.com

A Picture of Love

Sermon on 6/14/2026 by Pastor Todd Sapp What does real love actually look like? In a world that often equates love with a feeling or empty words, the Apostle John paints a completely different picture. In this sermon on 1 John 3:11-24, we break down the three distinct "panels" of a spiritual triptych: the warning of Cain’s hatred, the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, and what it truly means to abide in God’s love through tangible deeds and truth. If you’ve ever struggled with an accusing heart, wondered if your life shows evidence of a true transformation, or wanted to know how to love others supernaturally rather than selfishly, this verse-by-verse Bible study will give you confidence and clarity. The artwork mentioned in the introduction of this sermon is Hieronymus Bosch's famous 15th-century triptych, "The Garden of Earthly Delights." #1John #BibleStudy #Sermon #ChristianLiving #ExpositoryPreaching #GodsLove #FaithAndObedience #TrueLove #Scripture #NewTestament Music used with Permission through our CCLI Copyright License Number #54024 and Streaming License Number #20133927 Find out more about Northwoods Church at www.nwctally.com

Hope Matters

Sermon on 6/7/2026 by Pastor Todd Sapp What if there was a definitive, scientifically proven way to increase your odds of living to age 85 by 50% to 75%—and it had absolutely nothing to do with vitamins, exercise, or a complicated supplement stack? In this message, we dive into a powerful scriptural truth from the book of First John that aligns perfectly with what modern science is just discovering: hope changes everything. True, lasting hope isn't just a wishful thought about the future; it is a life-altering force rooted in the unconditional love of God and the finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross. Join us as we walk through 1 John 2:28–3:10 to discover the two distinct areas of hope that every believer possesses: 1. The Hope of Jesus’ Return: Why abiding in Christ daily transforms our fear and anxiety into overwhelming confidence, allowing us to anticipate His coming with joy rather than shrinking back in shame. 2. The Hope of a New Identity: How the power of the cross destroys the works of the devil, removes our guilt, and changes our daily practice from a lifestyle of sin to a vocation of righteousness. Are you tired of losing battles to habitual sin? Have you lost hope in your spiritual walk? Watch until the end as we reignite the battle together, lean into the conviction of the Holy Spirit, and learn what it truly means to live out our identity as children of God. #FirstJohn #ChristianHope #AbidingInChrist #Sermon #LivingTo85 #RighteousnessInChrist #IdentityInChrist #VictoryOverSin #BiblicalTeaching #JesusIsComing #FaithAndLongevity Music used with Permission through our CCLI Copyright License Number #54024 and Streaming License Number #20133927 Find out more about Northwoods Church at www.nwctally.com