North Highlands Bible Church

At North Highlands, our mission is simple: To call everyday people to live in everyday pursuit of Jesus. Whether you are just curious about Jesus or you have been a follower of His for years; we invite you to join us for worship this weekend.

New Year, Same Gospel 12/28/2025

New Year, Same Gospel A new year is almost here—and with it comes fresh starts, big questions, and plenty of uncertainty. There is something that hasn’t changed: the gospel of Jesus Christ. Let's look at how the same good news anchors us, shapes us, and sends us into the year ahead with purpose. -- Discussion Questions: What tends to change the most in your life at the start of a new year—and how do those changes affect your faith? Which “false gospel” are you most tempted to believe—working harder, chasing happiness, or treating faith as a one-time decision? Why? What would it look like for you to live this year more deeply rooted in the gospel rather than trying to improve yourself apart from it? /episode/index/show/northhighlands/id/39566580

Advent: Anointed Love 12/21/2025

Advent: Anointed Love God’s love is not a feeling to be found but an anointed person who has come, and receiving Him is what transforms us into people the Scriptures call, “the planting of the Lord.” -- Questions for Reflection & Discussion Where are you most tempted to believe that you need to get yourself together before God can really meet you, and how does Isaiah 61 challenge that assumption? If Jesus is the clearest picture of what God’s love looks like, what part of His life or ministry most reshapes the way you think about God right now? What might it look like, in this season of your life, to live as someone who has been rooted in God’s love rather than trying to prove or earn it? /episode/index/show/northhighlands/id/39487745

Advent: Everlasting Joy 12/14/2025

Advent: Everlasting Joy Joy is not ultimately found in the things of this world; it’s found in Someone who comes near, transforms us, and leads us home to a joy that’s everlasting. -- Questions for Reflection & Discussion Where are the “desert places” in your life right now, and what would it look like to believe that joy begins not with changed circumstances but with God drawing near? Jesus says, “Blessed is the one who is not offended by me.” In what ways might we resist or distance our hearts from Him, even while maintaining outward religious activity? Isaiah describes a highway where even fools cannot go astray. How does this reshape your understanding of salvation, perseverance, and what it practically means to incline your heart toward Jesus each day? /episode/index/show/northhighlands/id/39402645

Advent: Peace Restored 12/07/2025

Advent: Peace Restored What if the peace you keep searching for is not something you achieve, but Someone you allow into the places you need it most? -- Questions for Reflection & Discussion When you think about the idea of shalom, not just calm but wholeness, where do you most notice the gap between the life you have and the life God intended for you? Isaiah shows that restoring peace requires dealing with sin first. How does this reshape the way you normally think about what is blocking peace in your life? Ephesians 2 says Jesus Himself is our peace. What would it look like this week to invite Him into one specific place where peace is missing for you? /episode/index/show/northhighlands/id/39315590

Advent: A Light Has Dawned 11/30/2025

Advent: A Light Has Dawned Our hope doesn’t depend on us. Our hope came to us, and His name is Jesus. -- Questions for Reflection and Discussion Where have you seen “worldly hope” (wishful thinking) fall short, and how is biblical hope different in your everyday life? Isaiah says God brings light to the darkest places first. What is one small area of your life where you want to invite God’s light this week? What is one thing you are hoping for this Advent season, and how can others pray for you as you wait? /episode/index/show/northhighlands/id/39213705

Yesterday, Today, and Forever United 11/23/2025

Yesterday, Today, and Forever United Unity only lasts as long as the thing that holds it together. If it is not Jesus, it is only a matter of time before everything comes apart. -- Questions for Reflection & Discussion Why do we so easily assume the worst about others, and what would it look like to practice trust and clarification instead of suspicion? Where in your life are you tempted to place something other than Jesus on the throne, and how has that affected unity with others? How can we build intentional reminders that keep us and the next generation focused on what matters most? /episode/index/show/northhighlands/id/39143065

The Fine Print of God’s Faithfulness 11/16/2025

The Fine Print of God’s Faithfulness Have you ever been tempted to skip or skim a passage of scripture because you find it uninteresting or unimportant to the story God is telling? We all have. But what if those chapters, the ones we’re tempted to gloss over, are the very places where God most clearly reveals His careful attention to the details of our lives? We might never skip or skim a passage of the bible ever again. -- Questions for Reflection & Discussion When have you been tempted to think God wasn’t interested in the “small” details of your life? How might Joshua 14–21 challenge that view? The Israelites trusted God to guide every decision. What would it look like for you to trust God with your own decisions in that same way? How does seeing God’s order as a gift, rather than a restriction, reshape the way you view obedience and flourishing in Jesus? /episode/index/show/northhighlands/id/39058290

Unfinished “Finished” Business 11/09/2025

Unfinished “Finished” Business God’s promises aren’t waiting to be proven; they’re already fulfilled, even if we have yet to experience them fully. The call for us is to simply step into what He’s already finished. /episode/index/show/northhighlands/id/38973910

The Battle Belongs to the Lord 11/02/2025

The Battle Belongs to the Lord God’s fight is not against people but against the powers that destroy them, and in Jesus, He has already won us final victory. -- Questions for Reflection & Discussion When have you found it hardest to trust God’s plan, and what helped you keep faith in who He is rather than what you could see? How does understanding that God’s battle is against sin and darkness, not people, change the way you view conflict, justice, and mercy in your own life? What does it mean for you personally that “Jesus is the greater Joshua,” offering rest not just from battle, but for your soul? /episode/index/show/northhighlands/id/38885215

His Mercy Is More 10/26/2025

His Mercy Is More God sees through even the most clever of disguises, and loves us still. He proves time and time again that His mercy is more. -- QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION & DISCUSSION What disguises do we tend to wear—spiritually, emotionally, or socially—to hide our fears or failures, and what would it look like to trust God enough to take them off? Why do you think God chose to defend the Gibeonites even though they came to Him through deception? What does that reveal about His character and His mercy? How does knowing that God’s promises stand (even when we fail) challenge or encourage the way you keep your own word to others? /episode/index/show/northhighlands/id/38787555

Devoted Things 10/19/2025

Devoted Things Our lives are always devoted to something. The question for us all is this: to what or whom are we devoted? Our answer to the question determines everything. -- Questions for Reflection & Discussion Achan hid what belonged to God under his tent. What are some things we’re tempted to “bury” in our own lives—things we keep for ourselves instead of surrendering to God? What would it look like to bring those things into the light? Israel suffered because of one man’s hidden sin. What does this story teach us about how our personal choices—good or bad—affect our families, churches, and communities? God transformed the Valley of Achor (Trouble) into a Door of Hope. How does this point us to the gospel? Where have you seen God turn places of judgment or failure in your life into opportunities for restoration? /episode/index/show/northhighlands/id/38638440

Not Okay, But Not Alone 10/12/2025

Not Okay, But Not Alone In this message, Pastor Marvin Walker reminds us that God isn’t distant from our mental and emotional struggles. From Job’s honest lament to the man among the tombs in Mark 5:1-20, we see that Jesus moves toward those who feel broken, not away from them. It’s okay to not be okay, but you don’t have to stay alone. Discover how Jesus restores minds, renews hearts, and invites us to feel, tell, act, go, and live in His healing presence. -- • When have you felt like the man among the tombs, distant, misunderstood, or isolated, even while trying to follow Jesus? • Why do you think Jesus crossed the sea just to meet this one man? What does that tell you about His heart toward those who are struggling mentally or emotionally? • Which of the five choices: Feel, Tell, Act, Go, and Live, is hardest for you right now? Which comes most naturally? Why? • When someone you care about is “not okay,” how can you be a faithful friend who’s present, not just helpful? /episode/index/show/northhighlands/id/38556760

When Worship Brought the Walls Down 10/05/2025

When Worship Brought the Walls Down What if the walls in your life aren’t waiting for your strength, but your surrender? -- QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION & DISCUSSION How might seeing worship as a “weapon” change how we face challenges or spiritual battles? How can we encourage one another to keep walking in obedience, even when it feels repetitive or fruitless? How does remembering God’s past faithfulness help us face present “walls”? /episode/index/show/northhighlands/id/38474985

Preparing for the Promise 09/28/2025

Preparing for the Promise Before we can step into God’s promises as a people, He calls us to pause and prepare so we are ready to receive all that He has in store for us. -- QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION & DISCUSSION Consecrate: What’s one practice, rhythm, or value that once set you apart as a follower of Jesus but has quietly slipped away? How could you begin to reclaim it this week? Celebrate: When you look back on your journey, where do you see God’s faithfulness most clearly? How does remembering that fuel your faith for what’s ahead? Choose: In what area of your life do you need to stop asking God to “be on your side” and instead align yourself with His side? /episode/index/show/northhighlands/id/38389845

The God Who Goes Before Us 09/21/2025

The God Who Goes Before Us Sometimes God asks us to take the first step before we see the way forward. When He does, we must trust that the God who goes before us has already prepared the way. -- QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION & DISCUSSION Where in your life right now do you sense God calling you to trust His presence and follow even when the path feels unfamiliar? How does it change the way you face challenges, knowing that God never calls you to walk a path He hasn’t already gone before you to prepare? What are some ways we can create spiritual “memorials” in our families, friendships, or church community to remind others of God’s work and encourage them to trust Him? /episode/index/show/northhighlands/id/38298570

Faith in the Harlot’s House 09/14/2025

Faith in the Harlot’s House God delights in working through the unlikely and the overlooked to accomplish His plans reminding us that no one is beyond the reach of His grace. -- QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION & DISCUSSION Where are you tempted to let fear have the final word in your life? What would it look like to cling to God there? How have you seen God redeem a broken part of your past and use it for good? Rahab, a Canaanite prostitute, ends up in the lineage of Jesus. What does her story teach us about the kind of people God chooses to use—and how does that encourage you about your own story and calling? /episode/index/show/northhighlands/id/38216295

Be Strong & Courageous 09/07/2025

Be Strong & Courageous Like Joshua, to step into God’s promises, we must be strong and courageous. His presence–with us and within us–makes strength and courage possible. -- Questions for Reflection & Discussion What truths about God’s character (Exodus 34:6–7) help you trust Him even when you don’t fully understand His ways? Can you share a time when you had to trust God’s character in a confusing or challenging season of your own life? Are there specific practices (daily reading, journaling, Scripture memory, group study) that help you stand firm on God’s promises? Where do you want to grow in this area? How can we, as a church family, remind one another of God’s presence in both ordinary life and God-sized challenges? /episode/index/show/northhighlands/id/38121520

Living a Changed Life 08/31/2025

Living a Changed Life Sometimes we try really hard to change things by our own power, to look good in front of others or earn God’s love. It’s exhausting! Paul reminds us that God has already saved us and given us His power, even though we did not deserve it. Now, we have the exciting opportunity to embark on the adventure of living a little more like Jesus each day. -- Questions for Reflection & Discussion What is one area you have seen God change your life? How can you thank Him for it this week? What is one way you can put your mind on Christ and things above starting this week? Are there any sins in your life that you need to put to death? What is one way you can put them to death this week? What is one way you can put on Christ’s love towards people around you this week? /episode/index/show/northhighlands/id/38051130

Raising Up The Next Generation 08/24/2025

Raising Up The Next Generation Discover how God is moving in young hearts and how we, as the Church, have a vital role in raising up the next generation! -- Who in your life has influenced your faith the most, and how can you be that kind of influence for someone else? Are there areas in your life where you say one thing about your faith but live another? How might that inconsistency affect those around you? What specific ways can you support the next generation over the next school year? /episode/index/show/northhighlands/id/37939810

Dealing with Spiritual Amnesia 08/17/2025

Dealing with Spiritual Amnesia We all suffer from spiritual amnesia. When our souls forget, we preach truth to ourselves until our hearts catch up. - QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION AND DISCUSSION Reflect on a time when you had to choose faith over feelings.How can self-preaching become a spiritual discipline in your life? Which “benefits” of God from Psalm 103 stand out most to you right now—and why might your soul need to remember them today? How might your decision to bless the Lord despite your circumstances impact someone else’s faith this week? /episode/index/show/northhighlands/id/37857065

100! 08/10/2025

100! Let’s score a “100” God’s way this school year! - QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION & DISCUSSION What does it look like for you to “make a joyful noise” in your current season of life? How does that challenge or encourage your view of worship? In what areas of life are you most tempted to define yourself by what you do instead of who you belong to? How can remembering your identity in Christ reshape those areas? Which of these four reminders—Worship over Worry, Identity over Achievement, Gratitude over Grumbling, or Faith over Fear—do you most need to focus on this week, and why? /episode/index/show/northhighlands/id/37751825

Everyday Missionaries 08/03/2025

Everyday Missionaries The Church is a sent people. We are all sent, right where we are. - Questions for Reflection & Discussion Where in your everyday life do you sense God calling you to “go” and make disciples? What might it look like to be more intentional in that space? How does Jesus’ authority (“All authority in heaven and on earth”) shape your confidence and approach to living on mission? What’s holding you back from stepping more fully into the mission of making disciples, and how might Jesus’ promised presence help you move forward? /episode/index/show/northhighlands/id/37655335

The End of the Beginning 07/27/2025

The End of the Beginning We examine the final chapter of Acts, a remarkable conclusion that intentionally leaves the story open-ended, inviting us to step into the ongoing mission of God’s kingdom. /episode/index/show/northhighlands/id/37572730

When in Rome 07/20/2025

When in Rome Wherever you are, you're on assignment. What does it look like to live like it? -- Questions for Reflection & Discussion Where in your life is God calling you to show unusual kindness—the kind that costs something, the kind that’s not expected or earned? Have you been carrying the weight of labels—either from others or from yourself—that don’t line up with what God says about you? What would it look like to let God define you this week? What might change if you stopped viewing your current situation as a detour and started seeing it as your assignment? What’s one way you can stay on mission right where you are? /episode/index/show/northhighlands/id/37473985

God in the Storm 07/13/2025

God in the Storm Even in life’s fiercest storms, God is not absent—He is present, speaking, and faithful to deliver. -- Questions for Reflection & Discussion What storms—past or present—have made you question God’s nearness, and how did He show up in them? In what ways do we try to hold on to “lifeboats” instead of fully trusting God’s Word? How might obedience—especially in difficult circumstances—be the key to experiencing God’s deliverance in your life? /episode/index/show/northhighlands/id/37397180

Before Kings and Kingdoms 07/06/2025

Before Kings and Kingdoms Have we lost sight of what freedom truly means—and what it’s for? -- Questions for Reflection & Discussion Paul didn’t stay silent before Felix, Festus, or Agrippa—he spoke truth with clarity and courage, even when it was risky. Where might God be calling you to speak truth, even if it costs you influence, comfort, or approval? What holds you back? Paul used his Roman citizenship not to escape suffering, but to advance the mission. How are you using the freedoms you’ve been given—your voice, your vote, your time, your platform—for the kingdom of God? Paul remembered which kingdom he represented, even while standing trial. As you reflect on your life, your priorities, and your decisions—are they shaped more by earthly identity or heavenly citizenship? /episode/index/show/northhighlands/id/37299225

A Word for the Church 06/29/2025

A Word for the Church What God calls leaders to embody, He calls His people to reflect. This is not just a charge for leadership—it’s a calling for all who follow Jesus. -- Questions for Reflection & Discussion In what specific ways does your life align—or not align—with the gospel you profess to believe? What would it look like for you to “finish your course” with courage in this season of life? How can you personally help build up the church body with grace-fueled vigilance? /episode/index/show/northhighlands/id/37211450

Don’t Wait to Wake Up 06/22/2025

Don’t Wait to Wake Up Time is short, people matter, and eternity is real—so let’s wake up, lean in, and live like we’ve been raised to life. -- Questions for Reflection & Discussion Consider how urgency and intentionality show up (or don’t) in your conversations with family, friends, or coworkers. What would change if you knew today might be your last opportunity to speak the truth or hear it? Like Eutychus, drift can happen even when you’re in the right room. Are there places where you’ve become passive or numb? What step do you need to take to “shift your seat” and re-engage with Jesus? Resurrection power creates ripple effects. Who in your life might need the hope you carry? How can you run toward the fallen like Paul did and speak life into their story? /episode/index/show/northhighlands/id/37128770

Idols Must Fall 06/15/2025

Idols Must Fall The gospel calls us to confront our idols, remove them from the throne of our lives, and replace them with the One who is greater. -- Questions for Reflection & Discussion What’s an idol—either obvious or hidden—that you’ve sensed the Holy Spirit inviting you to confront? How has it shaped your priorities or sense of worth? How do you typically respond to resistance—either from others or within yourself—when Jesus challenges something you’ve clung to? What does it practically look like to “put off the old self” and “put on the new self” in your current season of life? Where is God inviting you to live from your identity in Christ instead of something counterfeit? /episode/index/show/northhighlands/id/37017225

No More Playing Church 06/08/2025

No More Playing Church We cannot pretend when it comes to faith—the enemy isn’t fooled, and neither is God. -- Questions for Reflection & Discussion What does it look like in your life to be truly available to God—not just praying for His help, but yielding your plans, timing, and control to Him? In what ways have you been tempted to “use” God for outcomes rather than pursuing a deeper relationship with Him? Is there anything in your life you need to “burn”—something that’s holding you back from full surrender to Jesus? /episode/index/show/northhighlands/id/36911680

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