Northwest Bible Church

Pride is a prison you can’t escape alone. Stop letting the worst part of you control the rest of you.

“See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles of the world, rather than according to Christ.” —Colossians 2:8 While under house arrest, the apostle Paul, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, writes a letter to the growing church in Colossae. A church that knew Jesus but needed to be re...

“See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles of the world, rather than according to Christ.” —Colossians 2:8 While under house arrest, the apostle Paul, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, writes a letter to the growing church in Colossae. A church that knew Jesus but needed to be re...

Stop letting emotions make your decisions. Let God’s peace be the umpire of your heart.

Some of us spend our days trying to be “good enough.” We swap bad habits for better ones. We adjust our image, polish our reputation. But what if the change God wants for you doesn’t start with effort—it starts with identity? In Colossians 3, we see that life with Jesus isn’t about self-improvement. It’s about living from who you already are: chosen, loved, and free. Stop trying. Start living. And...

That thing you keep trying to control instead of actually dealing with it? The habit, anger, or pattern you’ve managed to keep mostly hidden? Pastor Matt gets real about why our self-control strategies backfire and what it actually means to “put off the old self.” This isn’t about trying harder or summoning more willpower. Drawing from Colossians 3, he unpacks the difference between managing our s...

“See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles of the world, rather than according to Christ.” —Colossians 2:8 While under house arrest, the apostle Paul, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, writes a letter to the growing church in Colossae. A church that knew Jesus but needed to be re...

Different Christians reading the same Bible somehow reach completely different conclusions about what’s okay and what isn’t. Where do you draw the lines? This message cuts through the confusion by showing how believers can disagree on practical matters while staying unified in what actually matters. You’ll discover the difference between biblical commands, personal convictions, and man-made rules....

You know you’re forgiven, but you still feel guilty. You understand grace, but you’re still trying to earn God’s approval. You’ve been set free, but you keep going back to the same patterns. Sound familiar? Anthony dives into Colossians 2 to show how the cross isn’t just about your salvation—it’s about your daily freedom.  When Jesus was nailed to the cross, your guilt, shame, fear, and regret wer...

The pressure to be perfect is everywhere. Follow these rules. Add this practice. Try harder. Be better. But what if all that effort is actually pulling you away from what really matters? Paul warns the Colossians about getting caught up in empty philosophies and man-made traditions that promise spiritual growth but deliver spiritual kindergarten. The truth is simpler and more freeing: Jesus is eno...

Ever feel like you’re trying to earn your way to being a “good enough” Christian? Pastor Anthony gets it. Growing up in a legalistic church, he learned how man-made rules can actually pull us away from Jesus instead of closer to Him. In this message from Colossians 2:6–7, we discover Paul’s simple truth: The same way you started with Christ is the same way you keep growing. No performance. No extr...

“See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles of the world, rather than according to Christ.” —Colossians 2:8 While under house arrest, the apostle Paul, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, writes a letter to the growing church in Colossae. A church that knew Jesus but needed to be re...

Ever feel like you’re trying to earn your way to spiritual maturity? Like maybe if you read the right books, follow the right rules, or gain enough knowledge, you’ll finally “level up” in your faith? Pastor Cory breaks down Paul’s approach in Colossians 1:28–29 and shows us something freeing: spiritual growth isn’t about checking boxes or striving harder. It’s about understanding that Jesus has al...

Ever wonder why life feels so hard—even when you’re trying to do everything right? In this message from Colossians 1:24–27, we look at how suffering, setbacks, and uncertainty can actually have purpose when viewed through the lens of faith. Paul writes from prison with a surprising perspective: joy. Not because life is easy—but because Christ is in him. That same mystery—Jesus in you—is what gives...

What if your life had a “once” and a “but now”? This week’s message from Colossians 1 reminds us that before Jesus, we were alienated—separated from God and stuck in our sin. But now, through His death and resurrection, we’ve been completely reconciled—made holy, faultless, and blameless before God. It’s not just theology—it’s your story. Your “once” doesn’t define you. Your “but now” shapes every...

Ever feel like you’re the main character of your own story—trying to figure out your career, relationships, and what really matters? What if everything we think we know about life’s purpose is actually backwards? In this message, guest speaker Joel Penton walks through one of the most important passages ever written—a stunning portrait of who Jesus really is. Layer by layer, we discover that Chris...

Ever feel like you’re doing your best, but something deeper still feels off? Like there’s a weight you can’t quite shake or a pull back to patterns you thought you’d left behind? We all have moments where we wonder if real change is possible. This message from Colossians 1:13–14 unpacks the powerful truth that we don’t have to rescue ourselves. Jesus has already done it. Through his own river resc...

Ever feel like you’re doing all the “right things” spiritually but not actually growing? In this message from Colossians, Pastor Anthony reveals what authentic spiritual growth truly looks like beyond church attendance and Bible knowledge. Discover the life-changing difference between knowing facts about God and actually walking with Him daily. Learn how finding strength in weakness and yielding t...

Tired of maintaining a perfect image? In a world where authenticity seems rare, this message explores what genuine faith looks like beyond religious checklists and cultural Christianity. Discover the three marks of authentic Christianity from Colossians—faith in Jesus as both Savior and daily Sustainer, love that flows from the Spirit rather than selfish motives, and a kingdom mindset focused on G...

Ever feel like you know what the Bible says but struggle to live it out? This first message in our Colossians series explores how this ancient letter speaks directly to your daily life. As we begin this verse-by-verse journey, we uncover three key principles that transform faith from theory to practice: 1. Paul gives us profound truths in a simple way 2. Right theology is the basis for right livin...

When Jesus died, hope died with him—but something happened that changed everything. This Easter message explores the historical reality of the resurrection and how it brings three powerful gifts into our lives today: power over our deepest fears, hope when all seems lost, and peace in our uncertain world. Whether you’re a longtime believer or just exploring faith, discover how this event from hist...

There’s a lot to learn from David’s life. In Scripture, we see his successes and failures. We see a man who chose to follow after God, and we see his sin and the fallout. We see a man who trusted God with the impossible, and we see a man who chose instead to rely on himself. We see his spiritual highs and his rock bottom. But God, knowing the beginning from the end, called David a man after His ow...

Ever feel like you’re frantically searching for solutions instead of seeking God Himself? In this message, we explore David’s cry in Psalm 61 and discover that God doesn’t promise to remove our difficulties—He offers something more valuable: His presence within them. The rock higher than ourselves isn't escape—it’s refuge. What if our breaking points aren’t problems to be solved, but precisely whe...

Ever had life completely wreck your plans? Through King David’s story—fleeing his throne at age 61 as his own son led a rebellion—we discover what to do when dreams don’t come true. David made a profound choice in his darkest moment: “Not my will, but yours be done.” The foundation of our faith isn’t in answered prayers or happy endings, but in the unwavering confidence that God remains good even...

There’s a lot to learn from David’s life. In Scripture, we see his successes and failures. We see a man who chose to follow after God, and we see his sin and the fallout. We see a man who trusted God with the impossible, and we see a man who chose instead to rely on himself. We see his spiritual highs and his rock bottom. But God, knowing the beginning from the end, called David a man after His ow...