What do you do when your faith is full of questions? For many people, doubt feels like a dead end—something to hide, suppress, or fix. But what if doubt isn’t a barrier to God at all? What if it’s a bridge? Continuing our series "Connected," this message from Luke 1 takes a look at the story of Zechariah—a faithful man who still wrestled with uncertainty—and we discover how God meets us not after our doubts are resolved, but right in the middle of them. This teaching explores why certainty is elusive for all of us, how faith actually grows through seasons of silence, and what it looks like to bring honest questions to God without fear or shame. Whether you’re confident in your faith, quietly questioning, or somewhere in between, this message offers a hopeful and grounded invitation: your doubts don’t disqualify you—they may be the very place God wants to meet you.

<description>&lt;p&gt;What do you do when your faith is full of questions?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For many people, doubt feels like a dead end—something to hide, suppress, or fix. But what if doubt isn’t a barrier to God at all? What if it’s a bridge?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Continuing our series "Connected," this message from Luke 1 takes a look at the story of Zechariah—a faithful man who still wrestled with uncertainty—and we discover how God meets us not after our doubts are resolved, but right in the middle of them. This teaching explores why certainty is elusive for all of us, how faith actually grows through seasons of silence, and what it looks like to bring honest questions to God without fear or shame.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whether you’re confident in your faith, quietly questioning, or somewhere in between, this message offers a hopeful and grounded invitation: your doubts don’t disqualify you—they may be the very place God wants to meet you.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Week 3 • Connected

What do you do when your faith is full of questions? For many people, doubt feels like a dead end—something to hide, suppress, or fix. But what if doubt isn’t a barrier to God at all? What if it’s a bridge? Continuing our series "Connected," this message from Luke 1 takes a look at the story of Zechariah—a faithful man who still wrestled with uncertainty—and we discover how God meets us not after our doubts are resolved, but right in the middle of them. This teaching explores why certainty is elusive for all of us, how faith actually grows through seasons of silence, and what it looks like to bring honest questions to God without fear or shame. Whether you’re confident in your faith, quietly questioning, or somewhere in between, this message offers a hopeful and grounded invitation: your doubts don’t disqualify you—they may be the very place God wants to meet you.

How Doubt Can Lead To Faith

This week in Connected, we step back into the very first story Luke tells in the Christmas narrative—not with Mary or Joseph, but with a quiet, faithful couple carrying decades of disappointment. And into that pain, God sends a promise through their son, John: to turn hearts back—to God, toward one another, and toward wisdom. As Pastor Scotty unpacks the passage, we look honestly at the places where our own hearts have drifted this season: toward stress, toward screens, toward old hurts, or just toward getting through. And we discover the good news that God begins His reconnection story not out in the world somewhere, but right at home—in the relationships closest to us, and in the places where hope feels tired. This message invites all of us, whether we’re in a season of joy or carrying something heavy, to consider one simple question: Which way is your heart turned right now? And how might God be inviting you to turn back—toward Him, toward someone you love, and toward the wisdom that can soften what life has hardened.

<description>&lt;p&gt;This week in Connected, we step back into the very first story Luke tells in the Christmas narrative—not with Mary or Joseph, but with a quiet, faithful couple carrying decades of disappointment. And into that pain, God sends a promise through their son, John: to turn hearts back—to God, toward one another, and toward wisdom.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;As Pastor Scotty unpacks the passage, we look honestly at the places where our own hearts have drifted this season: toward stress, toward screens, toward old hurts, or just toward getting through. And we discover the good news that God begins His reconnection story not out in the world somewhere, but right at home—in the relationships closest to us, and in the places where hope feels tired.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This message invites all of us, whether we’re in a season of joy or carrying something heavy, to consider one simple question: Which way is your heart turned right now? And how might God be inviting you to turn back—toward Him, toward someone you love, and toward the wisdom that can soften what life has hardened.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Week 2 • Connected

This week in Connected, we step back into the very first story Luke tells in the Christmas narrative—not with Mary or Joseph, but with a quiet, faithful couple carrying decades of disappointment. And into that pain, God sends a promise through their son, John: to turn hearts back—to God, toward one another, and toward wisdom. As Pastor Scotty unpacks the passage, we look honestly at the places where our own hearts have drifted this season: toward stress, toward screens, toward old hurts, or just toward getting through. And we discover the good news that God begins His reconnection story not out in the world somewhere, but right at home—in the relationships closest to us, and in the places where hope feels tired. This message invites all of us, whether we’re in a season of joy or carrying something heavy, to consider one simple question: Which way is your heart turned right now? And how might God be inviting you to turn back—toward Him, toward someone you love, and toward the wisdom that can soften what life has hardened.

Turn Your Heart

Most of us won’t say it out loud, but it’s there: that sense of distance, even when life looks full. That quiet ache that whispers, Why can’t I feel close to God right now?—and just as often, Why do I feel so far from the people in my life? In Luke 1, we see that the story of Jesus didn’t drift through history as rumor. It was intentionally handed down so every generation could know—right in the middle of doubt, noise, and relational strain—that God is truly near. This message asks what we’re handing down in the everyday moments of our lives. Through our words, our habits, our generosity, and our presence, people around us receive something from us—hope or hurry, faith or fear, connection or distance. As Advent begins, we’re invited to choose differently: to pass on the story of Jesus in a way that restores connection with God and with each other, starting with our own lives.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Most of us won’t say it out loud, but it’s there: that sense of distance, even when life looks full. That quiet ache that whispers, Why can’t I feel close to God right now?—and just as often, Why do I feel so far from the people in my life? In Luke 1, we see that the story of Jesus didn’t drift through history as rumor. It was intentionally handed down so every generation could know—right in the middle of doubt, noise, and relational strain—that God is truly near.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This message asks what we’re handing down in the everyday moments of our lives. Through our words, our habits, our generosity, and our presence, people around us receive something from us—hope or hurry, faith or fear, connection or distance. As Advent begins, we’re invited to choose differently: to pass on the story of Jesus in a way that restores connection with God and with each other, starting with our own lives.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Week 1 • Connected

Most of us won’t say it out loud, but it’s there: that sense of distance, even when life looks full. That quiet ache that whispers, Why can’t I feel close to God right now?—and just as often, Why do I feel so far from the people in my life? In Luke 1, we see that the story of Jesus didn’t drift through history as rumor. It was intentionally handed down so every generation could know—right in the middle of doubt, noise, and relational strain—that God is truly near. This message asks what we’re handing down in the everyday moments of our lives. Through our words, our habits, our generosity, and our presence, people around us receive something from us—hope or hurry, faith or fear, connection or distance. As Advent begins, we’re invited to choose differently: to pass on the story of Jesus in a way that restores connection with God and with each other, starting with our own lives.

What Are You Passing On?

What if the one thing you’re missing isn’t more strength, more clarity, or more control… but a deeper confidence that Jesus is actually alive right now? Acts 5 shows us a community that couldn’t be stopped—not because they were impressive, but because the risen Christ was with them, empowering ordinary people to live with extraordinary courage, unity, and hope. This Sunday, we’ll explore why the resurrection was the center of the early church’s faith, why it still changes everything today, and how the living Jesus meets us in the real places we’re weary, uncertain, or holding on too tightly. Together, we’ll learn to search our hearts, surrender what’s keeping us stuck, step out in faith, and set our gaze on the One who goes with us. If you’ve ever wondered where to find steady hope in an unsteady world, this message is for you—because He lives, and that changes everything.

<description>&lt;p&gt;What if the one thing you’re missing isn’t more strength, more clarity, or more control… but a deeper confidence that Jesus is actually alive right now? Acts 5 shows us a community that couldn’t be stopped—not because they were impressive, but because the risen Christ was with them, empowering ordinary people to live with extraordinary courage, unity, and hope.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This Sunday, we’ll explore why the resurrection was the center of the early church’s faith, why it still changes everything today, and how the living Jesus meets us in the real places we’re weary, uncertain, or holding on too tightly. Together, we’ll learn to search our hearts, surrender what’s keeping us stuck, step out in faith, and set our gaze on the One who goes with us.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’ve ever wondered where to find steady hope in an unsteady world, this message is for you—because He lives, and that changes everything.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Week 12 • Unstoppable

What if the one thing you’re missing isn’t more strength, more clarity, or more control… but a deeper confidence that Jesus is actually alive right now? Acts 5 shows us a community that couldn’t be stopped—not because they were impressive, but because the risen Christ was with them, empowering ordinary people to live with extraordinary courage, unity, and hope. This Sunday, we’ll explore why the resurrection was the center of the early church’s faith, why it still changes everything today, and how the living Jesus meets us in the real places we’re weary, uncertain, or holding on too tightly. Together, we’ll learn to search our hearts, surrender what’s keeping us stuck, step out in faith, and set our gaze on the One who goes with us. If you’ve ever wondered where to find steady hope in an unsteady world, this message is for you—because He lives, and that changes everything.

Because He Lives

Northshore Community Church, led by Pastor Scott Scruggs and located in Kirkland, WA, serves the communities of Seattle, Kirkland, Woodinville, Bothell, Kenmore, and beyond. Join us at 9 and 10:30 am. For more information about Northshore Community Church, visit www.northshore.church

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