Over the past few years our community has changed. There is more homelessness, more drug addiction and mental health concern, more broken families, more people in need. In this message, Pastor Susanne teaches from the parable of the Good Samaritan. Jesus shows us who our neighbor is and what the right response is to a neighbor who is in need. He is calling us to love our neighbor! Speaker: Pastor Susanne Klovdahl Scripture: Luke 10:25-37 Series: Stand Alone Messages Northwest Church - http://www.nwcfoursquare.org "On mission with Jesus to see the lost saved and disciples made."
Divorce is normal in today's culture and was a very real issue in Jesus' time too. How did Jesus understand divorce, and what does God think about it? In today's message, Pastor Ben Dixon teaches the biblical view of divorce from Mark chapter 10. Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Mark 10:1-16 Series: Mark: On Mission with Jesus This is the 30th session in the series, "Mark: On Mission with Jesus." Northwest Church - http://www.nwcfoursquare.org "On mission with Jesus to see the lost saved and disciples made."
In Mark 10:17-31, we encounter a man who had everything in the world but was still uncertain about his own eternal outcome. His interaction with Jesus gives us fresh insight to ensure that we are on the road to eternal life as we follow the Lord. So, why should God let you into heaven? Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Mark 10:17-31 Series: Mark: On Mission with Jesus This is the 31st session in the series, "Mark: On Mission with Jesus." Northwest Church - http://www.nwcfoursquare.org "On mission with Jesus to see the lost saved and disciples made."
It’s not hard to be selfish. Our flesh constantly prods us toward the things that accommodate a self-centered life where we matter more than anyone else. At the same time, the Lord is always leading us toward a selfless path that brings life to others. The choice is ours. In this message, Pastor Ben teaches us that if Jesus is truly Lord over our life then we must choose the cross instead of the crown.
The Bible uses blindness as a metaphor for our spiritual condition and at the same time, it proclaims Jesus as the one who opens blind eyes. In this message, Pastor Ben Dixon teaches from Mark 10:46-52 that the truth is that we all are blind to something but the good news is that Jesus can heal any form of blindness as we seek Him wholeheartedly. Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Mark 10:46-52 Series: Mark: On Mission with Jesus This is the 33rd session in the series, "Mark: On Mission with Jesus." Northwest Church - http://www.nwcfoursquare.org "On mission with Jesus to see the lost saved and disciples made."
As followers of Jesus we should be marked by a pursuit of His voice above all others’. To pursue God’s voice means that we consistently ask God for His counsel, direction, and plan concerning our lives. God is often waiting for us to invite Him into the decisions of our lives so that we follow His will and trust that His plan is what’s best for us. Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Mark 4:23, Matthew 4:1-4, Deuteronomy 8:1-3 Series: Stand Alone Messages Northwest Church - http://www.nwcfoursquare.org "On mission with Jesus to see the lost saved and disciples made."
With new obstacles in life, we can begin to question who we are as well as God’s faithfulness to us. As we declare our dependence upon Him through worship, prayer, and testimonies we will experience His unending faithfulness to us and be able to refocus our identity on whose we are rather than what we do. Speaker: Pastor Scott Dungan Scripture: Psalm 71 Series: Stand Alone Messages Northwest Church - http://www.nwcfoursquare.org "On mission with Jesus to see the lost saved and disciples made."
Jesus came to earth to save the lost. Pastor Ben Dixon teaches on how it should be our aim to do as Jesus did and reach those who have yet to I've their lives to Him. Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Mark 2:13-17 Series: Mark: On Mission With Jesus This is the 8th session in the series, "Mark: On Mission with Jesus." Northwest Church - http://www.nwcfoursquare.org "On mission with Jesus to see the lost saved and disciples made."
What do we do with the base-level anxiety that is normative in our day? When we magnify God, pray our emotions, and realize that we can choose our thought process and responses, we that we can receive from God a peace that surpasses all understanding. Speaker: Randy Remington Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9 Series: Guest Speakers Northwest Church - http://www.nwcfoursquare.org "On mission with Jesus to see the lost saved and disciples made."
We can often allow tradition to displace truth and when it does we will be left with ritual instead of reality. In this message Pastor Ben Dixon shows how this grieves the heart of God. Speaker: Pastor ben Dixon Scripture: Mark 2:18-22 Series: Mark: On Mission With Jesus This is the 9th session in the series, "Mark: On Mission with Jesus." Northwest Church - http://www.nwcfoursquare.org "On mission with Jesus to see the lost saved and disciples made."
God has called us into holiness which simply means that our life, no matter what it looks like, is set apart for the purposes of God to bring as much glory to God as we possibly can. In this message, Pastor Ben teaches how we receive strength and encouragement to live a holy life before God which can change everything. Speaker: Pastor ben Dixon Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:20-26, Hebrews 10:10, Romans 12:1-2, 1 Peter 1:14-16 Series: Stand Alone Messages Northwest Church - http://www.nwcfoursquare.org "On mission with Jesus to see the lost saved and disciples made."
In this message Dr. Frank Turek answers the question, "If God is real, why does evil exist?" Speaker: Dr. Frank Turek Series: Guest Speakers Northwest Church - http://www.nwcfoursquare.org "On mission with Jesus to see the lost saved and disciples made."
The Pharisees interpreted Jesus and His teachings through their own agendas. This is a trap that all Christians can fall into. Pastor Ben Dixon teaches on how we must not miss what is most important to God in our life with Jesus and not foster a spirit or attitude of religiosity. Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Mark 2:23-3:6 Series: Mark: On Mission with Jesus This is the 10th session in the series, "Mark: On Mission with Jesus." Northwest Church - http://www.nwcfoursquare.org "On mission with Jesus to see the lost saved and disciples made."
Jesus was born in a strange manner: into a poor family, in an outcast of a city, and among peculiar people. However unlikely, this miraculous birth causes a response in us to rejoice, place our faith and hope in Jesus, and share the good news with everyone who has yet to hear. Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 Series: Stand Alone Messages Northwest Church - http://www.nwcfoursquare.org "On mission with Jesus to see the lost saved and disciples made."
Northwest Church is beginning 2022 with a focus on renewing our relationship with God. In this message Pastor Ben Dixon shares what "renewal" really means and the purpose of fasting. Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Matthew 11:6, Matthew 6:16-18, Ezra 8:21, Romans 12:1, Matthew 4:1-4, Galatians 6:16-17, Isaiah 58:1-2 Series: Stand Alone Messages Northwest Church - http://www.nwcfoursquare.org "On mission with Jesus to see the lost saved and disciples made."
God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble. In this message Pastor Susanne Klovdahl teaches on what it means to humble ourselves towards others and before God. Speaker: Pastor Susanne Klovdahl Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-7 Series: Staff Pastors Northwest Church - http://www.nwcfoursquare.org "On mission with Jesus to see the lost saved and disciples made."
There is a big difference between those in the crowd who came to Jesus for something and those who committed to Jesus to help him with something. Pastor Ben Dixon encourages us to choose commitment to Jesus' discipleship rather than be one of the crowd. Scripture: Mark 3:7-19 Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Series: Mark: On Mission with Jesus This is the 11th session in the series, "Mark: On Mission with Jesus." Northwest Church - http://www.nwcfoursquare.org "On mission with Jesus to see the lost saved and disciples made."
Our perspective of Jesus influences our approach and response to Him. Pastor Ben Dixon teaches how some perspectives of Jesus result in a resistance toward Him, while others cultivate a receiving from Him. Scripture: Mark 3:20-35 Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Series: Mark: On Mission with Jesus This is the 12th session in the series, "Mark: On Mission with Jesus." Northwest Church - http://www.nwcfoursquare.org "On mission with Jesus to see the lost saved and disciples made."
The condition of the "soil" of our heart is of utmost importance. Jesus teaches that in order to have a fruitful life with all that God wants, you must have a receptive heart to all that God says. Scripture: Mark 4:1-20 Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Series: Mark: On Mission with Jesus This is the 13th session in the series, "Mark: On Mission with Jesus." Northwest Church - http://www.nwcfoursquare.org "On mission with Jesus to see the lost saved and disciples made."
In Jesus' last public sermon He calls Christians to be ready for his Second Coming. Pastor Jared Hunt teaches we must prepare for Jesus' Second Coming by becoming ready, guarded, and watchful. Keeping our eyes open to the sins of the "end times" starts with living for God's Kingdom now. Speaker: Pastor Jared Hunt Scripture: Matthew 24:42-44 Series: Staff Pastors Northwest Church - http://www.nwcfoursquare.org "On mission with Jesus to see the lost saved and disciples made."
The Kingdom of God is established by Jesus and through Jesus' disciples. In this passage Pastor Ben Dixon shows how Jesus continues to use parables to instruct his disciples to shine boldly, sow the Gospel generously, and expect growth abundantly. Scripture: Mark 4:21-34 Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Series: Mark: On Mission with Jesus This is the 14th session in the series, "Mark: On Mission with Jesus." Northwest Church - http://www.nwcfoursquare.org "On mission with Jesus to see the lost saved and disciples made."
