Northland Church
Iron Faith - Endurance
A message from Senior Pastor Josh Laxton
Locations & Times
Northland Church
522 Dog Track Rd, Longwood, FL 32750, USA
Saturday 5:00 PM
Sunday 9:00 AM
Sunday 11:00 AM
Welcome to Northland!
Northland Church exists to glorify God as we participate in His mission of redeeming a people from all peoples by engaging neighbors and nations to be fully alive in King Jesus through the power of the Spirit.
Follow us @NorthlandChurch on Facebook and Instagram
Northland Church exists to glorify God as we participate in His mission of redeeming a people from all peoples by engaging neighbors and nations to be fully alive in King Jesus through the power of the Spirit.
Follow us @NorthlandChurch on Facebook and Instagram
What's Current
New to Northland Experience: After Service
Are you exploring Northland? Join us in The Hub to discover more about our church family, hear from Pastor Josh and connect with ministry leaders and long-time congregants. If you have kids, we are happy to keep them in Children's Church during this time; just be sure to pick them up afterward!
Night of Worship
Coming up on Sunday, August 20 at 7 p.m.
Are you exploring Northland? Join us in The Hub to discover more about our church family, hear from Pastor Josh and connect with ministry leaders and long-time congregants. If you have kids, we are happy to keep them in Children's Church during this time; just be sure to pick them up afterward!
Night of Worship
Coming up on Sunday, August 20 at 7 p.m.
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https://pushpay.com/g/northlandchurch- In 1972 92% of Americans said they were Christians, in 2020 that number fell to 64%.
- In 2023, 57% of Americans seldom or never attend a religious gathering.
- In 2017 LifeWay Research surveyed YAs between 18–22 who attended church regularly during High School and found that 7 out of 10 of them had stopped attending church.
- In 2007 the Non-Affiliated (NONES) were about 16% of the American population; today that percentage is 30%.
- The average rate of people who leave a church every year: 10–25%.
16% of Christians who attended church regularly before COVID, no longer do.
- In 2023, 57% of Americans seldom or never attend a religious gathering.
- In 2017 LifeWay Research surveyed YAs between 18–22 who attended church regularly during High School and found that 7 out of 10 of them had stopped attending church.
- In 2007 the Non-Affiliated (NONES) were about 16% of the American population; today that percentage is 30%.
- The average rate of people who leave a church every year: 10–25%.
16% of Christians who attended church regularly before COVID, no longer do.
The ability to endure begins with what you hear with your ears, understand with your mind, and receive with your heart.
The endurance of your faith is tied to the diamond of your life.
The endurance of your faith is tied to the diamond of your life.
Seed - Message of the Kingdom
Sower - Messenger of the Kingdom
Soil - Receiver of the Message of the Kingdom
Sower - Messenger of the Kingdom
Soil - Receiver of the Message of the Kingdom
4 Different Kinds of Soil:
1. Closed Ears
1. Closed Ears
Those who are closed for business won’t ever attempt to run for Jesus.
4 Different Kinds of Soil:
1. Closed Ears
2. Weak Mind
1. Closed Ears
2. Weak Mind
Shallow minds lead to short runs.
4 Different Kinds of Soil:
1. Closed Ears
2. Weak Mind
3. Divided Heart
1. Closed Ears
2. Weak Mind
3. Divided Heart
A person who can’t go all in is a person who will not endure to the end.
4 Different Kinds of Soil:
1. Closed Ears
2. Weak Mind
3. Divided Heart
4. Diamond-in-the-rough
1. Closed Ears
2. Weak Mind
3. Divided Heart
4. Diamond-in-the-rough
Faith Framework
The Christian faith isn’t about having a perfect life but about having a fertile heart.
1. Are you aware of your need for a Savior?
2. Would you rather live an autonomous life doing what you want or a dependent life doing what God wants?
3. Do you have a deep seeded gratitude for who Jesus is and what He has done for you?
4. Is Jesus part of your life or the whole of your life?
5. Are you tight-fisted with your materials and resources or open-handed?
6. Do you see yourself as the owner of your wealth or a steward of God’s wealth?
7. Do you look for a preacher to tell you what you want to hear or look for a preacher that will tell you what you need to hear?
8. Is your love for and commitment to Jesus tied to who He is and what He has done for you, or to the present condition of your life?
9. Would you rather Jesus serve you or you serve Jesus?
10. What is the end goal of your life?
2. Would you rather live an autonomous life doing what you want or a dependent life doing what God wants?
3. Do you have a deep seeded gratitude for who Jesus is and what He has done for you?
4. Is Jesus part of your life or the whole of your life?
5. Are you tight-fisted with your materials and resources or open-handed?
6. Do you see yourself as the owner of your wealth or a steward of God’s wealth?
7. Do you look for a preacher to tell you what you want to hear or look for a preacher that will tell you what you need to hear?
8. Is your love for and commitment to Jesus tied to who He is and what He has done for you, or to the present condition of your life?
9. Would you rather Jesus serve you or you serve Jesus?
10. What is the end goal of your life?