SERMONS — The Mission North Shore

Philippians: Conquering Worry and Anxiety

March 30, 2025

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Aloha and welcome to The Mission North Shore's podcast. Join us as Brandon draws from Philippians 4, where he outlines practical steps for transforming anxiety into peace through joy, prayer, and faith. Through his message, Brandon illustrates how trusting in God's sovereignty can replace fear and uncertainty with a profound sense of peace. Listen as he encourages the church ohana to shift their focus from worldly concerns to spiritual steadfastness. God bless and have a great week!

John: Abide in Jesus

March 23, 2025

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Aloha and welcome to The Mission North Shore's podcast! Join us as Taoa explores John 15 and the concept of abiding in Jesus, focusing on the spiritual journey of maintaining a close, continuous relationship with Christ. He shares insights into how staying connected to Jesus through the Spirit and obedience leads to a fruitful life characterized by love, as emphasized in Galatians 5:22. Taoa discusses the risks of spiritual drifting and by examining biblical examples and personal reflections, he encourages listeners to stay rooted in Christ. God bless and have a great week!

Matthew: Being Present When We're Present

March 16, 2025

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Aloha and welcome to The Mission North Shore's podcast! Join us as General Jeff Van Antwerp explores the importance of being present in the present. Drawing on Matthew 9, Jeff discusses Jesus’ busy yet compassionate ministry, highlighting His ability to be fully present with each individual despite numerous interruptions. Jeff shares personal reflections and insights from C.S. Lewis' "Screwtape Letters," emphasizing abiding in God to focus on the present and engage meaningfully with others. God bless and have a good week!

1 Corinthians: Legacy

March 09, 2025

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Aloha and welcome to The Mission North Shore's podcast! Join Waxer he unpacks themes of legacy, faith, hope, and love. Reflect on personal legacy and the significance of love, emphasized as the greatest of spiritual gifts. Discover the connection between faith and hope, and learn how to live a life of love that leaves an impactful legacy. Waxer shares insights on embracing crises and how agape love fosters a powerful life purpose in seeking and saving the lost. God bless and have a great week!

Acts: Baptism and Identity

March 02, 2025

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Aloha and welcome to The Mission North Shore's podcast! Join us as we explore the transformative significance of baptism, emphasizing its role as a public declaration of faith and new identity in Christ. Delving into Acts 2 and Genesis 1, Pastor Tripp addresses misconceptions about baptismal regeneration and affirms that salvation is by grace through faith. Baptism represents an outward expression of inner change, aligning with Jesus’s command to follow Him. Pastor Tripp also examines how our true identity is rooted in being created in God's image and how baptism signifies our renewed life and purpose in Him. God bless and have a great week!

Romans: Core Values-World Missions

February 23, 2025

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Aloha and welcome to The Mission North Shore's podcast! Join us as we unpack the last of our core values of the church, focusing on world missions and the biblical mandate to spread the gospel globally. Reflect on the roles of goers and senders in fulfilling the Great Commission, while exploring examples from scripture and the heart of missionary work. With insights from historical missionaries like Hudson Taylor and Henry Martin, this episode challenges listeners to consider their part in reaching the unreached and connects believers with the missionary heart of God. God bless and have a great week!

John: Core Values-Community

February 16, 2025

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Aloha and welcome to The Mission North Shore's podcast! Join us as we unpack our fifth core value of community, focusing on the concept of being a "sent people" tasked with sharing the Gospel. Using examples from scripture, like Jesus's ministry and the story of the demoniac, Tripp underscores the importance of engaging with local communities. He addresses barriers to sharing faith, such as lack of knowledge and fear, and encourages listeners to integrate Christ's love into their daily lives. This episode seeks to galvanize believers to view their surroundings as a mission field, just as Jesus exemplified and commanded. God bless and have a great week!

Romans: Core Values-One Another

February 09, 2025

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Aloha and welcome to The Mission North Shore's podcast! Join Tripp as he dives into Romans 12 and 1 Corinthians 12 to discuss our fourth core value, "One Another". Discover how unity, diversity of gifts, and a commitment to one another form the backbone of a thriving church community and explore why these principles are vital for representing Christ to the world. Through this message, Tripp emphasizes the importance of using our unique gifts for the common good and spreading the message of love that Jesus prioritized for His followers. God bless and have a great week!

Philippians: The Power of Surrender-Descending Into Greatness

February 02, 2025

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Aloha and welcome to The Mission North Shore's Podcast. Join us this week as we take a short break from our series on The Core Values to explore the profound themes of humility and surrender in Philippians 2:5-11. Discover how William Booth, founder of The Salvation Army, exemplified Christ-like humility by setting aside privilege to serve the marginalized. Delve into Paul's teachings on selflessness and unity, challenging cultural norms to achieve true Christian greatness. God bless and have a great week!

2 Timothy: Core Values-The Word of God

January 26, 2025

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Aloha and welcome to The Mission North Shore's Podcast! Summary: Join us as we continue in our series on The Mission Core Values focusing on the significance of the Bible as a foundational element in the life of a believer. Pastor Tripp explores the essence of Scripture as a divine, God-breathed text, providing insight into its unique compilation, prophetic accuracy, and historical validation. He emphasizes the Bible as a guide for understanding God, His relationship with humanity, and how followers of Christ should live. Through a reflection on Psalm 119, listeners are encouraged to see Scripture as a profound expression of God's love and guidance. God bless and have a great week!

Matthew: Core Values-Prayer

January 19, 2025

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Aloha and welcome to The Mission North Shore's podcast! Join Tripp and the church ohana as we continue in our Core Values and explore the transformative power of prayer through a study of Matthew 6. Delve into the essential role of prayer in cultivating a deep, personal relationship with God. Tripp emphasizes aligning our hearts with God's will, understanding prayer as an expression of faith, and navigating life's challenges. Discover how meaningful prayer can connect us to God's purpose, reduce anxiety, and strengthen our spiritual journey. God bless and have a great week!

Matthew: Core Values-Worship

January 12, 2025

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Join us as we delve into our six Core Values as a church. In our first of the series, Pastor Tripp explores the foundational core value of worship in the church, emphasizing its critical role in shaping faith and practice. Drawing from Matthew 22 and other biblical texts, this message urges believers to prioritize a heartfelt, genuine relationship with God above all else. He contrasts genuine worship with mere church attendance, warning against turning God into a mere add-on in life. This episode invites churchgoers to assess their devotion, ensuring that their love for God permeates every aspect of their lives.

1 Chronicles: The Life of David; The Temple

January 05, 2025

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Aloha and welcome to The Mission North Shore's podcast!  Explore the profound significance of the temple in Jerusalem as Tripp delves into its history, purpose, and relevance to believers today. Unpack the life of David, his passing of kingship to Solomon, and the preparations for the temple's construction. Discover how God's ancient desire to dwell among humanity is central to the temple's meaning and its connection to Christ's presence on Earth. Reflect on the role of believers as living temples, embodying divine presence and spreading God's love in the world. God bless and have a great week!

Proverbs: Dependent

December 29, 2024

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Aloha and welcome to The Mission North Shore! Join us as we delve into Proverbs as we explore the theme of absolute dependence on the Lord in the new year. Perfect for those seeking spiritual growth and a transformative start to 2025, this message emphasizes surrender and faithfulness. God bless and have a great week!

Luke: Christmas is about Jesus

December 21, 2024

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Aloha and welcome to The Mission North Shore! Join Pastor Tripp as he delves into the true essence of Christmas, emphasizing its focus on Jesus Christ. Explore the Gospel accounts of Luke and Matthew, and uncover the contrast between the humble birth of Jesus and the commercialized holiday we know today. Tripp highlights God’s sovereign plan through prophecies and the unlikely yet significant roles of humble shepherds. Reflect on the profound symbolism within Jesus’ birth and the peace He brings to humanity. Prepare your heart for Christmas by rediscovering the awe and worship of the Savior's arrival. God bless and have a great week!

Ephesians: Chosen and Cherished

December 15, 2024

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Aloha and welcome to The Mission North Shore's Podcast! This week Pastor Brandon Fickling speaks on the relentless pursuit, unbreakable power and transformational impact of God's love for His people. How is your life responding to the love of God? God bless and have a great week!

Chronicles: The Life of David-The Lord is My Strength, or is He?

December 08, 2024

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Aloha and welcome to The Mission North Shore's podcast! This week, Tripp delves into 1st Chronicles 21, exploring the themes of faith, trust, and repentance through the life of King David. He discusses David's critical missteps, particularly the sin of numbering Israel's fighting men, and how these actions reflect a lapse in trust in God's protection. God bless and have a great week!

2 Samuel: The Life of David: "O My Son Absalom"

December 01, 2024

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Aloha and welcome to The Mission North Shore's Podcast! This week we explore the ripple effects of sin and its impact on David's family, focusing on the consequences of his actions with Bathsheba and Uriah. Pastor Tripp delves into the turbulent events of 2 Samuel chapters 13 to 19, examining how David's failings influenced his sons, Amnon and Absalom, leading to heartbreak and conflict. Gain insights into parenting, integrity, and the lasting ramifications of our choices. This episode offers a crucial reminder of the importance of moral responsibility and the lessons found within scripture to guide us in avoiding destructive paths. God bless and have a great week!

Psalm: Give Thanks to Him and Bless His Name

November 24, 2024

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Aloha and welcome to The Mission North Shore's Podcast! Explore the concept of gratitude through a biblical lens as Tripp delves into Psalm 100 and Luke 17. Reflect on the meaning of Thanksgiving beyond its historical roots and consider the spiritual implications of giving thanks daily. Tripp illustrates the human tendency to take blessings for granted, encouraging listeners to cultivate a life filled with gratitude, mirroring the one thankful leper in the Gospel of Luke. This week's sermon challenges us to embrace Thanksgiving as a way of life, offering worship and thanks for the ultimate gift of salvation through Jesus Christ. God bless and have a great week!

2 Samuel: The Life of David-Consequences and Grace

November 17, 2024

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Aloha and welcome to The Mission North Shore's Podcast. This week Pastor Tripp dives into the challenging narrative of 2 Samuel 12, focusing on the moral complexities and consequences of David's sin with Bathsheba. He addresses the profound theological question of why God allows suffering, especially in the case of innocent children, urging listeners to consider God's infinite wisdom and eternal perspective. Tripp emphasizes faith in God's goodness, drawing reassurance from Scripture and the love demonstrated on the cross. God bless and have a great week!