Northwest Christian Church Podcasts

Jackson, Cade, and Stacey chop it up about spiritual warfare!

At the end of Joseph’s life, we catch a glimpse of the fear his brothers still carried around because of what they had done. When Jacob died, the brothers were terrified that this was going to be the moment Joseph had been waiting for all these years. Joseph had to remind these fear-filled men that God’s plans were better and that when God is with you, there is no need for fear!

Joseph could have been bitter when his brothers showed up asking for help. He could have done pretty much anything he wanted to exact revenge on those who sold him into slavery. Instead, Joseph chose to forgive and to let go of his grudges because he understood that forgiveness brings healing. He understood that God had used even the tough things in Joseph’s life to shape him and holding a grudge...

Accused of a crime he didn’t commit, Joseph was left to rot in an Egyptian jail. Even though he was faithful and honest while in prison, he still had to experience loneliness and was forgotten by everyone until the right moment. Joseph never lost hope, though. Even though he was in prison, he found a hope and a freedom in God that is available to all of us, no matter our circumstances.

Joseph thought he was in control of his path and his destiny, but life has a way of throwing us curve balls. Joseph never planned to lose his freedom and his control in one fell swoop. He never thought his brothers would sell him as a slave. He never thought he’d end up in Egypt, but God had a plan for Joseph. Even though that plan involved some really tough things, God’s plan was better. All Jose...

Joseph was a dreamer. In fact, it was his dreams that originally got him into trouble! Later on in his life, Joseph’s dreams were fulfilled…but not in any way he ever thought possible. We all have dreams and plans for our lives. Often times, however, those dreams are way too small. When we allow God to take over and we give up our dreams for His dreams, we experience something so much better than...

As the early church devoted themselves to living the way of Christ, they couldn’t help but grow. God kept bringing more and more and more people into the family and the first disciples saw it as part of their mission to go and share the Gospel with anyone they encountered. They did it in their hometowns and even around the whole known world. The Bible shows us that all these early followers were d...

Another key characteristic of those early Jesus followers was their authenticity. They weren’t trying to be showy or ostentatious. They were who they were, struggles and all, and that was a hallmark of their commitment to Christ. Our world and many churches are filled with fake followers and fake leaders who are always trying to put on their best for others. Their services are shows and their fait...

For the first episode of the new year we have Susie on to talk about adult content and the youth. Socials: @susie_roseb @bro.walker2018 @jacksonpitts07

There’s this phrase in Acts 2 that is pretty profound. It says in verse 45: 'And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. ‘ This was radical stuff. We know from future passages in Acts, that they took all the funds and they set up teams of people to meet those needs. They served others and made sure that everyone’s needs were met. We...

One of the greatest markers of genuine faith in Jesus is connected to our level of generosity. Everything in creation is designed with a bent towards giving…except for humans. Even when you think about Creation itself, everything was created to give. We are never more like God than when we are generous, but we often struggle with this one. Part of the problem is we have forgotten that God is the o...

This one seems pretty basic and “churchy” but there definitely seems to be a good bit of confusion and/or lack of interest or knowledge on how to be devoted to prayer like the early church was. Sure, we pray for meals or when someone is in the hospital, and we know we’re supposed to pray at church but what does it mean to be devoted to prayer? What might it look like if we decided to fight on our...

Building on their commitment to meeting face to face, we also learn in Acts 2 where these early Christians met. It wasn’t just at a church building. They met in each other’s homes. They sat down and shared table fellowship with other people. This used to be normal for people but today, a lot of us, have gotten out of the habit. As a church we want to create a culture where we say, “But first, BBQ!...

While Jay is away, our Student Pastor, Stacey Walker, Sr brings today's message about Fellowship (A Team of Individuals).

Right after the church launched at Pentecost, we read in Acts 2 about what those first disciples of Jesus did to become who Jesus wanted them to be. They were devoted to certain things and the first element of their devotion was a devotion to the Word. To be a disciple means we have to dig in deep into the Bible and start eating meat, not just drinking milk.

Becoming a follower of Jesus is not simply about agreeing to certain faith statements or accepting some theological concepts. It’s about a whole-life change the Bible called discipleship. This week, we talk about the differences between casual Christians and committed Christians and what it might mean to be truly devoted to the way of Jesus.

As we get ready to step into a brand-new year, we often get so focused on what we want to change and do different that we forget about what we need to leave behind. Often the things that derail us the most from moving forward are not failure to plan or unrealistic goals. What often impedes our progress is the baggage from the past that we never left behind. As we get ready to begin 2025, what do y...

We’re down to the final few days before Christmas morning. Hopefully your presents are all wrapped and under the tree. You’ve made all your plans and you’re ready for that big day but have you made room for the greatest gift of all? The gift of love that we have in Christ Jesus? Jesus’ birth brings not only hope and peace and joy but it’s the ultimate gift of love. A gift that can change all of us...

One of the most popular Christmas songs of all time is Joy to the World. It’s a great song and there are about 1,000 different versions out there. You’re probably singing it right now just hearing the title…it’s that popular! One of the reasons it’s so popular is because this time of year we all want joy, don’t we? But what happens when joy is in short supply? What happens when this year has been...

At Christmas we use the word “peace” a lot. It shows up in songs and on Christmas cards and even in scriptures, but how many of us are experiencing that peace today? How many of us feel “at peace” this holiday season? There are many programs and plans out there to help you “find peace” but maybe peace isn’t a process or program…maybe peace is a person!

One of the most popular holiday traditions out there right now is the gift exchange. What’s great about the gift exchange is that if you open a gift you don’t want, you can trade it for something different and, hopefully, better. Because of Jesus, we have an opportunity to exchange our despair and our anxiety and grief for hope, peace, and joy. Because of Jesus we can participate in a gift exchang...

There’s an old cliché that says life is a journey and it’s an old cliché for a reason. That’s because it’s true! Life is a journey and one that’s full of twists and turns and even detours. In the story of Ruth, we see a powerful truth about this journey – The life of the godly is not a straight line to glory. It’s full of twists and turns but ultimately, we make it!

There are many unique figures in Jesus family tree. Few are more unique than a Canaanite woman named Rahab. Most bibles, especially the older ones, don’t just call her Rahab. They call her Rahab the Prostitute or Rahab the Harlot. She was not someone who normally got invited to family dinners. She was a sinner of the worst kind. But because of her faith and because of the grace of God, even this s...

Have you ever felt invisible? Like you didn’t matter or that no one cared if you were there or not? Most of us have had these kinds of feelings or fears in our life. We’ve had these sorts of experiences, and they can be tough. In this series we are talking about people that would be at a dinner with Jesus, if He were to have a family reunion. One of those who’d be at table with Jesus is a forgotte...

We’re in the home stretch for the holidays. In just a few weeks we’re going to be sitting around big dinner tables. Before we get there, we need to talk about what is going to happen in two days. The reality is, some of us might be sitting at a divided table. Or worse, refusing to sit at a table because of what has been happening in the lead up to Tuesday. Jesus has a few thoughts before we get to...