Pastor Ben Dixon

Whether we recognize it or not, we are all engaged in a very real spiritual war. The enemies that we face seek to draw us away from God and we simply cannot afford to ignore their attacks because it leaves us unprepared to fight and overcome. That is why understanding spiritual warfare is an important part of our spiritual maturity as followers of Jesus. In our message today we are going to answer...

In this episode we talk about the chapters 1-4 in the book of Daniel and specifically how chapter 4 highlights the issue of PRIDE. How do we discern and deal with pride in our lives in order to grow more into the likeness of Jesus Christ? For more please go to www.bendixon.org

In this lesson, Pastor Ben discusses the fruit of the Spirit, how it manifests in our life, and what that does in our life.  This is part 2 of our Holy Spirit class at Northwest Church. For more, please go to www.bendixon.org  

Success can be a gift from God, but it can also become dangerous when it begins to change the way we see ourselves and what we have been given. Daniel 4 shows how easy it is for pride to grow when we stop recognizing God as the source of what we have. Over time we can become blind to what is happening in our own heart and start believing that we are the reason for everything around us. In this mes...

This is session 2 of our Holy Spirit class where Pastor Ben talks about the Baptism with the Holy Spirit.  

Our faithfulness to God will always require us to decide who gets the final say in our lives. It’s one thing to follow God when it’s easy, but what happens when obedience is costly and the pressure to compromise is in our face? At some point, every Christian has to decide what they will stand for and what they cannot bow to. In our message today, we are going to talk about what it looks like to st...

Discipleship is essential for believers in Christ. If we don't engage this process we simply not grow on our faith. God has so much more for us to become but we must submit to Him and what He has given us to move forward. His word, His Spirit, and His people. Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: 2 Tim. 3:16-17, Jn. 16:12-15, Matt. 28:18-20 Series: Stand Alone Thank you for Joining. For more inform...

Every kingdom, system, and source of human power can feel permanent when we are living right in the middle of it. Daniel chapter 2 challenges that illusion. What looks unshakable today may be gone tomorrow, but God is never threatened by the rise and fall of earthly kingdoms. In our passage today, we are invited to consider where our confidence really rests, how we respond when the future feels un...

There are moments in life when we simply don’t know what to do. Something happens that we don’t understand and suddenly we find ourselves looking for answers. We want to know what is happening and what we should do next. In our passage today, King Nebuchadnezzar is facing one of those moments. A troubling dream has completely interrupted his life and left him searching for answers. As we continue...

Following God feels easy when there’s nothing challenging what we believe. But eventually we will face moments when our convictions are tested, and we have to decide what we’re really committed to. It’s one thing to say what we believe, but it’s another thing to live by those beliefs especially when there’s pressure to do something different. Our passage today gives us a powerful example where Dan...

The book of Daniel reveals one of the darkest moments in Israel’s history. Jerusalem is under attack, God’s people are being taken captive, and Daniel and his friends suddenly find themselves living in Babylon. Everything familiar has changed, and they must now learn what it means to live for God in a world that is very different from the one they had known. As we begin our journey through Daniel,...

What is the greatest need in your life? Most of us would quickly think of answers like wisdom, healing, direction, provision, or breakthrough. But in Exodus 33, God confronts His people with a much deeper question: What if you had all of those things, but not His presence? As Israel wrestles with that reality, they discover that God's presence is not just another blessing—it is the blessing. In ou...

One of the greatest privileges that we have is to help others come to know Jesus Christ. Throughout the Gospels, we see ordinary people bringing family members, friends, and even strangers into His presence, trusting Him to do what only He can do. In our passage today we observe four men demonstrate the determination, faith, and love required to bring someone to Jesus. Their example reminds us of...

Do you have a testimony? Why is sharing this important? Does every testimony need to sound a certain way? In this episode we discuss what a testimony is, why it matters, and how sharing this can impact the lives of others! Thank you for Joining. For more information visit www. BenDixon.org or fill out a Northwest Church Connect Card - https://nwc.churchcenter.com/people/forms/118663  

Every day, there is a battle taking place for our hearts. God is speaking through His Word, but how we respond determines what His Word produces in our lives. In Luke 8, Jesus tells the story of a farmer scattering seed onto four different kinds of soil, each representing a different response to God and His Word. Some hearts become hard, some are shallow, and others become distracted. But, the hea...

Every Christian has a testimony. It may be dramatic or quiet, but if Jesus has changed your life, He has given you a story of His grace, mercy, and transforming power. In Mark chapter 5, Jesus sent a man, whose life had been radically changed, back to his own people with one simple assignment: “Tell others what the Lord has done for you.” In the same way, God desires to use our testimonies to poin...

The gospel is the greatest message the world has ever heard, yet most Christians struggle to clearly explain it or confidently share it with others. If we are going to reach people with the gospel, we first need to understand it ourselves. In this message, we'll answer two foundational questions: What is the Gospel and how do we share the Gospel? As we walk through the story of Scripture and a sim...

Jonah chapter 4 is one of the most surprising chapters in the Bible. After witnessing one of the greatest revivals recorded in Scripture, Jonah wasn't filled with joy—he was filled with anger. Instead of celebrating God's mercy, he questioned it. Instead of rejoicing over people being saved, he became frustrated and angry with God. This chapter reveals a very sobering truth: sometimes the greatest...

Fatherhood is one of the greatest callings and responsibilities God has entrusted to men. In a culture that often minimizes the importance of fathers, Scripture reminds us that fathers have a unique influence on the spiritual, emotional, and relational health of their families. Whether you are a father, grandfather, future father, or someone impacted by a father’s influence, this message will chal...

Are spiritual gifts good for the church of today? How do you discover your spiritual gifts, and what does healthy use of spiritual gifts look like in the local church? Throughout the New Testament, we see a church empowered by the Holy Spirit and strengthened through the ministry of spiritual gifts. These gifts were never intended to be confusing, divisive, or pushed to the margins of church life....

Jesus never intended His followers to simply receive His grace—He intended for them to carry it to others. In Matthew chapter 10, Jesus sent His disciples out to reach people with the good news of the Kingdom and to minister in His name. While the original disciples were sent in that moment, every follower of Jesus has been given the same mission today. We have been entrusted with the Gospel and c...

Throughout the New Testament, we see a church that is empowered by the Holy Spirit and strengthened through the ministry of spiritual gifts. These gifts were never intended to be confusing, divisive, or pushed to the margins of church life. They were given by God to build up His people, reveal Jesus, and help the church fulfill its mission in the world. This weekend, we’ll explore what it means to...

Jesus did far more than teach His disciples information—He intentionally shaped their hearts. Throughout the Gospels, we observe how Jesus constantly formed the way they saw people, responded to brokenness, understood the mission of God, and engaged the world around them. In Matthew chapter 9, Jesus used a powerful moment with the crowds to shape His disciples into people who would eventually carr...

We are currently in a new series as a church called "Reach Out". Reaching out to people is something we can really overcomplicate. When in reality, it starts as simple as having a conversation, asking people how they were doing, and simply beginning to look beyond ourselves. In this episode, Pastor Ben Dixon and Keri Welch discuss being active about sharing our faith, God moving through simple con...