North Point Ministries podcasts@northpoint.org http://www.northpoint.org/ 2009 North Point Ministries, Inc. Go Fish Series: Fishing stories. We've all heard them. "It was this big." "You should have seen the one that got away." People love to tell stories of their fishing adventures. When it comes to faith, however, most people clam up. Why is it we can't talk about what God has done in our lives as naturally as we can spin fishing tales? en-us Sun, 7 Jan 2007 22:51:00 EDT Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:42:00 EDT podcasts@northpoint.org podcasts@northpoint.org Andy Stanley no Andy Stanley 39:28 Jesus wants his followers to be “fishers of men.” If we are willing, God will take and shape our potential so that we will be perfectly positioned in the lives of others to help them understand what it means to follow Christ. Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:42:00 EDT http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/go_fish/part1.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/npm/~3/TtQd2_-T5-w/part1.mp3http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/go_fish/part1.mp3http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/go_fish/part1.mp3 Andy Stanley 40:43 Direction determines destination. But what is it that influences direction? What is it that starts us on our course, either for the places we want to go or the destinations we'd rather avoid? If we could determine what this is, then we could change our course upstream and save ourselves a lot of time, money, and heartache. Discover what this is and how you leverage it to reach the destinations God desires for you. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:48:00 EDT http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/destinations/destinations_part4.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/npm/~3/3wTYA2tOcAQ/destinations_part4.mp3http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/destinations/destinations_part4.mp3http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/destinations/destinations_part4.mp3 Andy Stanley 40:04 What is the key to making great decisions? Most people would likely agree that having the right information is crucial to making decisions. But while information is very important, it is not the most critical factor in guaranteeing you make the right choice. In fact, if you think about it, you know some really smart people who have made really dumb decisions. So what is it? In this message we'll look at something that is even more important than information when it comes to choosing your path. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:01:00 EDT http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/destinations/destinations_part3.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/npm/~3/UeqyHfuTAhI/destinations_part3.mp3http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/destinations/destinations_part3.mp3http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/destinations/destinations_part3.mp3 Andy Stanley 38:16 We've all ended up places we never meant to be--where life was complicated and there were seemingly no good options. And looking back we saw the warning signs. We just chose to ignore them. But it doesn't have to be that way. By looking back at an old wise saying we'll learn to look ahead and avoid the danger that lies in wait for us down the road. Mon, 1 Jun 2009 23:59:00 EDT http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/destinations/destinations_part2.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/npm/~3/cyCDhkNwhPk/destinations_part2.mp3http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/destinations/destinations_part2.mp3http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/destinations/destinations_part2.mp3 Andy Stanley 36:34 Think about the last time you were traveling and got lost. You had your destination in mind. You had every intention of getting there. But you took the wrong path, and you didn't end up where you wanted to be. A disconnect often occurs between the path you choose and where you want to end up. This is the principle of the path and we'll discover how it impacts every area of your life. Mon, 18 May 2009 08:29:00 EDT http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/destinations/destinations_part1.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/npm/~3/IH1jMdbUcz4/destinations_part1.mp3http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/destinations/destinations_part1.mp3http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/destinations/destinations_part1.mp3 Andy Stanley 40:48 How would we live differently if we believed each day would be our last? Mon, 4 May 2009 15:13:00 EDT http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/defining_moments/dm_part9.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/npm/~3/JFurXnv2BGg/dm_part9.mp3http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/defining_moments/dm_part9.mp3http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/defining_moments/dm_part9.mp3 Andy Stanley 41:10 Control is a myth. Attempting to control our own lives opens the door to fear and anxiety. Letting God take His place as Lord enables us to live in freedom. Mon, 20 Apr 2009 10:47:00 EDT http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/defining_moments/dm_part8.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/npm/~3/zUfxG0dKyrI/dm_part8.mp3http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/defining_moments/dm_part8.mp3http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/defining_moments/dm_part8.mp3 Andy Stanley 44:23 Most times our felt need is not our real need. When Jesus forgave the lame man of his sins and then healed him, He showed us that we need forgiveness of sins before anything else. Mon, 6 Apr 2009 09:32:00 EDT http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/defining_moments/dm_part7.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/npm/~3/d1eREtNUxKs/dm_part7.mp3http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/defining_moments/dm_part7.mp3http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/defining_moments/dm_part7.mp3 Andy Stanley 40:58 We can try to outsmart God, but avoiding His truth never leads to anything good. As we learn to trust Him, our prayer becomes congruent with our heart's longing that, "Thy will be done," not our own. Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:05:00 EDT http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/defining_moments/dm_part6.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/npm/~3/biT3Mh_H9KU/dm_part6.mp3http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/defining_moments/dm_part6.mp3http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/defining_moments/dm_part6.mp3 Andy Stanley 47:15 The woman at the well was transparent enough to admit her need for dignity, love, and friendship. If we ask Jesus, He will satisfy and quench the thirst in our souls. Mon, 09 Mar 2009 08:41:00 EDT http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/defining_moments/dm_part5.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/npm/~3/YxsAlw-IsVw/dm_part5.mp3http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/defining_moments/dm_part5.mp3http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/defining_moments/dm_part5.mp3 Andy Stanley 43:34 We don’t have to understand everything to believe in something. The blind man did not know how Jesus healed him, but he could not deny that He did. Wise men and women practice faith even when things do not make sense. Mon, 23 Feb 2009 11:23:00 EDT http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/defining_moments/dm_part4.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/npm/~3/0pVksiS44N0/dm_part4.mp3http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/defining_moments/dm_part4.mp3http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/defining_moments/dm_part4.mp3 Andy Stanley 40:06 The rich young ruler was owned by his possessions instead of being a manager of them. If you allow something or someone other than God to control you, you will never know true intimacy with Him. Mon, 09 Feb 2009 09:52:00 EDT http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/defining_moments/dm_part3.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/npm/~3/RSsB7UiBTW4/dm_part3.mp3http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/defining_moments/dm_part3.mp3http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/defining_moments/dm_part3.mp3 Andy Stanley 38:18 When Nicodemus questioned Jesus about spiritual matters, Jesus gave him a brand new philosophy to ponder: You must be born again. Jesus explained that the only way to receive eternal life is to be born again spiritually by putting your trust in Him. Mon, 26 Jan 2009 10:00:00 EDT http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/defining_moments/dm_part2.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/npm/~3/fAjcoa907XQ/dm_part2.mp3http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/defining_moments/dm_part2.mp3http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/defining_moments/dm_part2.mp3 Andy Stanley 35:01 All of us have defining moments in our lives when we are brought face-to-face with an old principle or truth, and we're forced to view all of life through that lens. If we believe things about God that aren't true, we'll never have intimacy with Him. Mon, 12 Jan 2009 11:26:00 EDT http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/defining_moments/dm_part1.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/npm/~3/QBlzIK4FOy8/dm_part1.mp3http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/defining_moments/dm_part1.mp3http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/defining_moments/dm_part1.mp3 Andy Stanley 37:46 In every arena of life, there are principles, boundaries, and rules that we must be aware of and submit to in order to make wise decisions. Mon, 29 Dec 2008 10:08:00 EDT http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/bqe/bqe_pt6.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/npm/~3/5ITapnMRlmA/bqe_pt6.mp3http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/bqe/bqe_pt6.mp3http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/bqe/bqe_pt6.mp3 Andy Stanley 36:24 Wisdom isn't necessarily knowledge; it's recognizing your limitations. You will never reach your full potential without the counsel of wise people. Mon, 15 Dec 2008 12:10:00 EDT http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/bqe/bqe_pt5.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/npm/~3/5AckhX5v5WU/bqe_pt5.mp3http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/bqe/bqe_pt5.mp3http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/bqe/bqe_pt5.mp3 Andy Stanley 42:48 Who do we trust with our time? Our time equals our lives, and we can never make up lost time. Wed, 3 Dec 2008 13:15:00 EDT http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/bqe/bqe_pt4b.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/npm/~3/ofWy2jCdxa0/bqe_pt4b.mp3http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/bqe/bqe_pt4b.mp3http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/bqe/bqe_pt4b.mp3 Andy Stanley 45:16 Every wrong decision you make morally is preceded by a series of small, unwise choices. Sexual sins have the greatest consequences because we harm not only ourselves, but also those around us. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:29:00 EDT http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/bqe/bqe_pt3b.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/npm/~3/RdZYtneHLt8/bqe_pt3b.mp3http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/bqe/bqe_pt3b.mp3http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/bqe/bqe_pt3b.mp3 Andy Stanley 41:15 Experience is the harshest of teachers. We have all made bad decisions in the past for one of three reasons: We were naïve (we lacked experience and judgment); we were fools (we knew what was right but chose to do wrong); or we were mockers (we made fun of people who did right). Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:29:00 EDT http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/bqe/bqe_pt2b.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/npm/~3/LUB7TLrL47o/bqe_pt2b.mp3http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/bqe/bqe_pt2b.mp3http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/bqe/bqe_pt2b.mp3 Andy Stanley 36:49 We never plan to mess up our lives, but, unfortunately, we never plan not to. When making decisions, we should always ask ourselves, "In light of my past experiences, my current circumstances, and my future hopes and dreams, what is the wise thing for me to do?" Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:45:00 EDT http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/bqe/bqe_pt1.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/npm/~3/Q_IP-wGUwpc/bqe_pt1.mp3http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/bqe/bqe_pt1.mp3http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/bqe/bqe_pt1.mp3 Andy Stanley 48:03 Each day we decide how to spend our time. But because there is rarely enough time to do everything that needs getting done, some things get cheated. We need to learn to trust God to fill in the gaps at work and begin to give our loyalty to those at home. Thu, 09 Oct 2008 10:00:00 EDT http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/TCOB/tcob_pt6.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/npm/~3/946H4Opw2Hg/tcob_pt6.mp3http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/TCOB/tcob_pt6.mp3http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/TCOB/tcob_pt6.mp3 Andy Stanley 36:28 God has established authority, and He works through it to direct and protect us. He often uses nonspiritual or unjust authority to accomplish His will. Our response to authority is our response to God. Mon, 22 Sep 2008 09:00:00 EDT http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/TCOB/tcob_pt5.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/npm/~3/SiTJN7cJdgk/tcob_pt5.mp3http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/TCOB/tcob_pt5.mp3http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/TCOB/tcob_pt5.mp3 Andy Stanley 36:38 Christianity is not supposed to be personal and private; we are to be lights in the darkness. Our light shines best when our character is developed to reflect God. People will see that our faith is about a relationship, not a religion. Mon, 08 Sep 2008 21:00:00 EDT http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/TCOB/tcob_pt4.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/npm/~3/nCq_2mZMoqY/tcob_pt4.mp3http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/TCOB/tcob_pt4.mp3http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/TCOB/tcob_pt4.mp3 Andy Stanley 41:26 Employees want a person worth following. And as bosses or supervisors, we are responsible for the people God has entrusted to us. By bringing our Christian values into the workplace, we can create great environments that could change our employees' lives. Mon, 25 Aug 2008 23:59:00 EDT http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/TCOB/tcob_pt3b.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/npm/~3/4R6hP9hsd0U/tcob_pt3b.mp3http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/TCOB/tcob_pt3b.mp3http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/TCOB/tcob_pt3b.mp3 Andy Stanley 42:46 How do we deal with unethical practices at work? Quests for security, recognition, and progress tempt us to operate under different ethical standards at work than in our personal lives. This segregated living causes the loss of three things over time: moral authority, self-respect, and the opportunity to experience what God wants to accomplish through us. Mon, 11 Aug 2008 23:59:00 EDT http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/TCOB/tcob_pt2.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/npm/~3/mJnrH-P_IOg/tcob_pt2.mp3http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/TCOB/tcob_pt2.mp3http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/TCOB/tcob_pt2.mp3 Andy Stanley 34:44 Man's first responsibility was work. It is a reflection of the nature and image of God. How we perform at work is as important as where we work. And when our hearts are in it, God can bless it! Mon, 28 Jul 2008 23:59:00 EDT http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/TCOB/tcob_pt1.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/npm/~3/z8Q_g54xrLE/tcob_pt1.mp3http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/TCOB/tcob_pt1.mp3http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/TCOB/tcob_pt1.mp3 Andy Stanley 37:38 In this series, we learned that it's easy to get lost financially. And we learned that we cannot be fully devoted followers of Christ and remain lost. In this final message, we learn how to transition to a lifestyle that will take us where God wants us to be financially--steps that, when applied in our lives, will provide us with more financial margin, bring contentment, strengthen our relationships, and expand God's kingdom. Mon, 14 Jul 2008 10:30:00 EDT http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/lost/lost_pt5.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/npm/~3/_ncQVYdbAKQ/lost_pt5.mp3http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/lost/lost_pt5.mp3http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/lost/lost_pt5.mp3 Andy Stanley 41:38 Discontentment is robbing our generation. Daily we are bombarded with messages that cause us to be dissatisfied with our current circumstances. We walk around with the gnawing sense that I need to upgrade everything, and the thing is that more money doesn't quench this hunger; it only causes it to grow. So what are we to do? Andy Stanley examines 1 Timothy 6 to uncover the answer to our predicament. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:00:00 EDT http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/lost/lost_pt4.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/npm/~3/tKGNGofBR7E/lost_pt4.mp3http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/lost/lost_pt4.mp3http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/lost/lost_pt4.mp3 Andy Stanley 36:08 Why has God given you so much? Why has God made you rich? If these questions elicit a laugh, don't move past them too fast. If you stop to think about it, most of us have way more than we need. By all accounts you have considerably more than most people in the world can lay claim to. So why you? Why do you have so much? Andy Stanley explores a parable of Jesus to see why God distributes wealth as He does and its implications for what God has given you. Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:00:00 EDT http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/lost/lost_pt3.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/npm/~3/t47gPK6xwzs/lost_pt3.mp3http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/lost/lost_pt3.mp3http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/lost/lost_pt3.mp3 Andy Stanley 40:34 How does God view money? What does He want us to do with it? Too often people jump to the conclusion that God simply wants them to give it all away. However, when you examine the words of Jesus, you find that nothing could be farther from the truth. A fresh look at a curious parable on money might surprise you and it just might change your whole perspective on finances. Mon, 2 Jun 2008 11:30:00 EDT http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/lost/lost_pt2.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/npm/~3/9HZJagWrcTE/lost_pt2.mp3http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/lost/lost_pt2.mp3http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/lost/lost_pt2.mp3 Andy Stanley 42:09 Maybe it was bad directions, or perhaps a wrong turn, or possibly something that distracted you, but eventually you found yourself lost. You started out knowing where you were, but as you went further all of a sudden you came to the realization that you had lost your way. Today millions of people in America find themselves lost. They are lost financially. Could you be one of them? And how do you find your way once you realize where you are? Wed, 21 May 2008 11:30:00 EDT http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/lost/lost_pt1.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/npm/~3/ezu_7sZ11J4/lost_pt1.mp3http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/lost/lost_pt1.mp3http://media.northpointministries.org/northpointministries/podcasts/andystanley/lost/lost_pt1.mp3