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Friendship with Jesus | Pastor Ben Dixon

September 29, 2024 • Pastor Ben Dixon • John 15:1–17

Christianity is all about relationship. We were made for a relationship with God and there is a longing inside every Christian to know Him more and walk with Him closely. If that is true, then how do we draw near to God and stay near? What does it really look like to cultivate a quality relationship with the Lord that goes deeper than any other relationship that we have? In John chapter 15, while Jesus prepared His disciples for His departure, He assured them that their relationship could always be deep and strong. There are many truths and principles that we can draw from this conversation that will also help us as we seek to deepen our friendship with Jesus. Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: John 15:1-17 Series: Stand Alone Messages Northwest Church - http://www.nwcfoursquare.org "On mission with Jesus to see the lost saved and disciples made."

The Power of Testimony | Pastor Ben Dixon

April 21, 2024 • Pastor Ben Dixon • Acts 1:8, Acts 4:20, John 4, John 9, John 11

From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible is chock-full of testimonies where real people encountered a real God and were completely transformed. Nothing has changed today. God is still doing what He has always done through the power of the Holy Spirit (Hebrews 13:8), and this is why we need to hear and share the testimonies of what God has done. When we hear about what God is doing it fuels our spiritual life and causes us to press into God in greater ways. This weekend, we have the privilege of hearing how God is moving in the lives of people from Northwest Church, and we pray that this will spark something in all of us to believe God for more. Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Acts 1:8, Acts 4:20, John 4, John 9, John 11 Series: Stand Alone Messages Northwest Church - http://www.nwcfoursquare.org/http://www.nwcfoursquare.org/ On mission with Jesus to see the lost saved and disciples made.

The Suffering of Jesus Christ | Pastor Ben Dixon

March 29, 2024 • Pastor Ben Dixon • Mark 16:1–8, John 20:24–29, John 21:12–17, John 11:25

Pastor Ben Dixon walks through the suffering and pain that Jesus faced in his final hours painting the scene for our hope in our resurrected savior, Christ Jesus. Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Mark 16:1-8, John 20:24-29, John 21:12-17, John 11:25a Series: Stand Alone Messages Northwest Church - http://www.nwcfoursquare.org "On mission with Jesus to see the lost saved and disciples made."

Encountering the Risen King | Pastor Ben Dixon

March 31, 2024 • Pastor Ben Dixon

Pastor Ben Dixon encourages us by looking at the lives of the disciples following the death and resurrection of Jesus. We see how Jesus encountered multiple groups of people following his resurrection where he moves them from Fear to Faith, from Doubt to Devotion, from Rejection to Restoration, and from Death to Life. Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Mark 16:1-8, John 20:24-29, John 21:12-17, John 11:25a Series: Stand Alone Messages Northwest Church - http://www.nwcfoursquare.org/http://www.nwcfoursquare.org/ On mission with Jesus to see the lost saved and disciples made.

A Church on Fire | Pastor Ben Dixon

February 25, 2024 • Pastor Ben Dixon • Acts 1:8, Acts 2:1–21

A common critique of the modern American church is that we are more internally focused than externally focused. When and where this criticism is true of God’s people, we will find a church that is slowly dying spiritually because much our mission is to reach a broken, hurting, and dying world. We must be a church that is on fire for Jesus. That means we are bold, unashamed, passionate, and focused on reaching people in every way that we possibly can. How do we move from learning to living, from casual to passionate, and from passive to engaged? In today’s message, we will look at how the church went from fearful to fired up with the mission of Christ, and our hope is that God would do the very same in us today! Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Acts 1:8, Acts 2:1-21 Series: Staff Pastors Northwest Church - http://www.nwcfoursquare.org On mission with Jesus to see the lost saved and disciples made.

Starting Point 2024

December 31, 2023 • Pastor Ben Dixon • Romans 12:1–2, Matthew 6:33, Philippians 3:12–14, Luke 14:27–30

Welcome to Starting Point. My goal is to give you a tool that will help you both now and for many years to come. Our life is so valuable which makes it extremely important to manage and monitor our thoughts, actions, and future vision. It is my hope that you take what is given and refine it, make it better and adapt it into your life in a way that works for you and accomplishes more than you expected with each unfolding year. Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Matthew 6:33, Philippians 3:12-14, Luke 14:27-30 Series: Stand Alone Messages Northwest Church - http://www.nwcfoursquare.orghttp://www.nwcfoursquare.org On mission with Jesus to see the lost saved and disciples made.

Advent of Love

December 17, 2023 • Pastor Ben Dixon • 1 John 4:20–21, 1 John 4:7–14, Isaiah 9:6–7, 1 John 4:10, Matthew 22:37–40

We were created to be loved and to love others. This was God’s purpose in creating us within the context of deep and meaningful relationship. Join Pastor Ben an he breaks down how we can be restored back into a loving relationship with our Heavenly Father and begin to love others as God intended. Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: 1 John 4:7-14, Isaiah 9:6-7, 1 John 4:10 (MSG), Matthew 22:37-40, 1 John 4:20-21 Series: Stand Alone Northwest Church - http://www.nwcfoursquare.orghttp://www.nwcfoursquare.org On mission with Jesus to see the lost saved and disciples made.

Trusting God

December 10, 2023 • Pastor Ben Dixon • Proverbs 28:26, Psalm 20:7, 1 Peter 5:6–11, John 16:33, Proverbs 11:28

Pastor Ben Dixon walks through what it means to trust God, and where the common struggle points are, in which we do not explicitly trust God. He encourages us to trust God in entirely through Reminding ourself how God is, Responding to God in every circumstance, and Remaining close to Jesus daily. Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: John 16:33, Proverbs 11:28, Proverbs 28:26, Psalms 20:7, Isaiah 42:17, 1 Peter 5:6-11, John 14:1 Series: Stand Alone Northwest Church - http://www.nwcfoursquare.orghttp://www.nwcfoursquare.org On mission with Jesus to see the lost saved and disciples made.

God Will Send The Rain

April 23, 2023 • Pastor Ben Dixon • 1 Kings 18:20–45

God is good and He wants to bless our lives more than we want Him to but He simply won’t bypass what’s most important, which is our full allegiance to Him. In 1 Kings 18 Pastor Ben Dixon teaches several principles that preceded God’s answer to a very difficult time in the lives of His people Israel. His work in them was more important than what He did for them and the same is still true for us today. Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-45 Series: Stand Alone Messages Northwest Church - http://www.nwcfoursquare.org/ "On mission with Jesus to see the lost saved and disciples made."

Contend Until The End

April 16, 2023 • Pastor Ben Dixon • Luke 18:1–8, Luke 17:20–22, John 16:31–33, Psalm 27:13

How do we keep contending for His Kingdom to come and His will to be done on earth as it is in Heaven without giving up in the process? We find the answer to that question in Luke chapter 18 as Jesus tells His disciples a parable that illustrates the importance of persistent prayer. As you will see, the goal of persistent prayer is not merely that we pray a lot but rather it is the way we stay committed to and contending for the will of God to manifest in and through our lives. Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Luke 18:1-8, Luke 17:20-22, John 16:31-33, Psalm 27:13 Series: Stand Alone Messages Northwest Church - http://www.nwcfoursquare.org/ "On mission with Jesus to see the lost saved and disciples made."

God Loves The Prodigal

April 9, 2023 • Pastor Ben Dixon • Luke 15:11–31

Through the story of the prodigal son in Luke 15 we see a picture of God's love toward us. He loves us even when we walk away, wander, or have a hardened heart, and He loves us enough to call us to change. God is our heavenly Father and He is ready to welcome us home with open arms. Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Luke 15:11-31 Series: Stand Alone Messages Northwest Church - http://www.nwcfoursquare.org/ "On mission with Jesus to see the lost saved and disciples made."

Good News Brings Great Joy

December 24, 2022 • Pastor Ben Dixon • Luke 2:1–20

All of us love to hear and share good news. In Luke chapter 2, the Christmas story is referred to as good news and the result of hearing it brings great joy. The good news of Jesus is so much greater than anything else and it permanently produces joy both now and forevermore. Maybe we need to be reminded of the good news of Christmas and freshly receive the joy that responds to all that God has done in Christ. 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."

Hunger For God

September 11, 2022 • Pastor Ben Dixon • John 7:37, Matthew 5:6

We must ask ourselves this crucial question: are we hungry for God? God longs for us to posture ourselves to receive the revival He has promised. We need God more than we think we do. Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Matthew 5:6, John 7:37 Series: Stand Alone Messages Northwest Church - http://www.nwcfoursquare.org "On mission with Jesus to see the lost saved and disciples made."

Pursuing the Voice of God

August 28, 2022 • Pastor Ben Dixon • Mark 4:23, Matthew 4:1–4, Deuteronomy 8:1–3

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."

Freedom From the Past

July 10, 2022 • Pastor Ben Dixon • Ephesians 4:17–32, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Matthew 6:15, 2 Corinthians 12:20–21, Matthew 5:23–24

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."