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."
Just because the contrast in Godly and Godless examples are clear does not mean people will always choose the right example in who they follow. Becoming a faithful follower of Jesus has a lot to do with who you choose to look up to and learn from. Scripture: Mark 6:14-29 Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Series: Mark: On Mission with Jesus This is the 20th 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 whole church is called to share the Gospel, not a select trained few. Ted Vail, Senior Director of Foursquare Missions International (FMI) shares about missions and the church's role in local and global evangelistic and missional work. Scripture: Acts 1:8, Matthew 24:12-14, Acts 8:8, Acts 8:26 Speaker: Pastor Ted Vail Series: Guest Speakers Northwest Church - http://www.nwcfoursquare.org "On mission with Jesus to see the lost saved and disciples made."
In John chapter 10 Jesus said, “I am the Good Shepherd.” This means that He loves us, cares for us, watches over us, provides for us, encourages us, and even corrects us when we need it. Pastor Ben Dixon shows how Jesus is constantly shepherding every one in every way. Have you made Jesus your Shepherd? Scripture: Mark 6:30-44 Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Series: Mark: On Mission with Jesus This is the 21st 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."
Does God have a purpose or an answer for the trials, difficulties, pains, and problems we face? The answer is YES. Pastor Ben Dixon teaches from Mark 6:45-56, showing how Jesus intends to use the difficulty of a physical storm to strengthen the disciples spiritually for the ministry ahead. Scripture: Mark 6:34-56 Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Series: Mark: On Mission with Jesus This is the 22nd 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."
Human beings are good at building systems and structures that go beyond what God has told us in His Word. Through Mark 7:1-23, Pastor Ben Dixon teaches just how far this can go and why we need to confront toxic religion and move closer to what Jesus intended for His followers in every generation. Scripture: Mark 7:1-23 Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Series: Mark: On Mission with Jesus This is the 23rd 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's heart is to reach the next generation. Pastor Ryan Kim shows how we need intentionality, the right heart, and the desire to seek relationships within the next generation so we can lift them up and proclaim the gospel and the power of God to our children and all future generations. Speaker: Pastor Ryan Kim Scripture: Psalm 78:1-7, Psalm 71:16-18 Series: Staff Pastors Northwest Church - http://www.nwcfoursquare.org "On mission with Jesus to see the lost saved and disciples made."
God calls His people to come to Him, believe Him, trust Him and ask of Him. This is what faith looks like and this is what moves the heart and hand of God to bring about a breakthrough in our lives. May God ignite our faith to believe Him for all that He wants to do in and through us in Jesus name! Scripture: Mark 7:24-37 Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Series: Mark: On Mission with Jesus This is the 24th 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."
Sympathy is good, empathy even better, but the heart of Jesus is compassion. Pastor Ben Dixon shows how having compassion starts with having the heart of Jesus, grows through serving others, and is guarded through careful discernment. Scripture: Mark 8:1-26 Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Series: Mark: On Mission with Jesus This is the 25th 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."
Who Jesus was, his plan and his way of life was deeply misunderstood by Jesus' disciples. In today's message Pastor Ben Dixon shows the contrast between us expecting Jesus to follow us and truly following Him: a call to suffer and lay our lives down. Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Mark 8:27-38 Series: Mark: On Mission with Jesus This is the 26th 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 desires for us to have an experience with him. In today's passage we observe the disciples as they witness the transfiguration of Jesus. When we experience God we get to glean strength, hope and testimonies and apply that to our lives. Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Mark 9:1-13 Series: Mark: On Mission with Jesus This is the 27th 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."
We live in a world where the enemy is set on influencing our young people with distraction at least and destruction at worst. If our kids are going to be true disciples of Jesus then it will require us to fight alongside them with serious faith and deep conviction. Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Mark 9:14-29 Series: Mark: On Mission with Jesus This is the 28th 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."
This last week, the Supreme Court of the USA overturned the historic case of Roe v. Wade which legalized abortion across our land in 1973. The question that we must answer is, “What does the Bible teach concerning life, life in the womb, and the issue of abortion?” We cannot afford to miss God’s perspective as revealed in Scripture because it not only gives us a line in the sand but a path to serve our very broken world. Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27, Psalm 139:13-16, Exodus 20:13, Proverbs 24:11-12, Proverbs 31:8-9 Series: Stand Alone Messages Northwest Church - http://www.nwcfoursquare.org "On mission with Jesus to see the lost saved and disciples made."
Most people desire to be great in one way or another. The wold says to not only ‘do better’ but ‘be better’ than everyone else, even if it’s at the expense of others. In stark contrast, Jesus says that true greatness comes through serving others, welcoming others, and dealing with our own sin. Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Mark 9:30-50 Series: Mark: On Mission with Jesus This is the 29th 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."
Many live with a sense of defeat and discouragement because they can’t seem to get free or stay free from sin even though they know that Jesus paid for them to be free. The Word of God declares that our past has no power over us to dictate our future. So, what does freedom from sin mean as we follow Jesus Christ? Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Matthew 6:15, 2 Corinthians 12:20-21, Matthew 5:23-24 Series: Stand Alone Messages Northwest Church - http://www.nwcfoursquare.org "On mission with Jesus to see the lost saved and disciples made."
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."
