Northwest Bible Church

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...

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 your decision-making clouded by fear or anger? Even David—the giant-slayer himself—panicked when his life was threatened, forgetting God’s faithfulness and making choices he’d regret forever. His journey from courageous warrior to frightened fugitive mirrors our own tendency to take control when life spirals. This message unpacks why we often run away from God when we need Him most, and...

Ever feel like you’re facing giants that are just too big to overcome? We all have moments when life’s challenges seem overwhelming. In this first message of our new David series, we explore how a young shepherd boy had the courage to face a 9-foot warrior when an entire army trembled in fear. David saw what everyone else missed—it wasn’t about physical strength but spiritual clarity. When we plac...

This Sunday, we’re excited to welcome Jonathan Autrey, a missionary from the Dominican Republic, as our guest speaker. Jonathan has seen firsthand how God is changing lives through missions, and he’ll be sharing his story—why missions matter, what it means to stand in the gap, and how we can all be part of something bigger than ourselves.

As followers of Jesus, we want to get to the point where we anticipate hearing from God, listen to Him when He speaks, and obey after hearing from Him. But what do we do when He’s silent? What do we do when we can’t hear His voice or see Him at work? We look at our circumstances, and it’s easy to start making assumptions about how He must feel about us. We look at what we’re going through, our fee...

Ever felt like your prayers are hitting a wall? In this powerful message from our “When God Is Silent” series, we tackle one of faith’s most challenging experiences: those seasons when God seems distant or unresponsive. Drawing from the Apostle Paul’s personal struggles, we explore how God’s “no” or silence doesn’t reflect His absence—but might reveal His strength working through our weakness. Thr...

As followers of Jesus, we want to get to the point where we anticipate hearing from God, listen to Him when He speaks, and obey after hearing from Him. But what do we do when He’s silent? What do we do when we can’t hear His voice or see Him at work? We look at our circumstances, and it’s easy to start making assumptions about how He must feel about us. We look at what we’re going through, our fee...

Samuel. Moses. Elijah. Abraham. Each experienced moments in their lives when they heard the voice of God. And while their experiences were specific to them, the truth is for us, even now. As His children, the Spirit of God dwells in us, and He desires for us to listen for, to listen to, and then to obey Him. Not as a one-time thing, but living in the ever-continuing, ever-deepening process of trus...

Samuel. Moses. Elijah. Abraham. Each experienced moments in their lives when they heard the voice of God. And while their experiences were specific to them, the truth is for us, even now. As His children, the Spirit of God dwells in us, and He desires for us to listen for, to listen to, and then to obey Him. Not as a one-time thing, but living in the ever-continuing, ever-deepening process of trus...

Samuel. Moses. Elijah. Abraham. Each experienced moments in their lives when they heard the voice of God. And while their experiences were specific to them, the truth is for us, even now. As His children, the Spirit of God dwells in us, and He desires for us to listen for, to listen to, and then to obey Him. Not as a one-time thing, but living in the ever-continuing, ever-deepening process of tru...

This week, we took time to pause, reflect, and celebrate God’s faithfulness as the year comes to a close. Together, we worshiped through songs, prayer, and Scripture, giving thanks for all God has done in our church and our lives while looking ahead with anticipation for what’s to come. If you missed the service or want to experience it again, watch the full replay here. Let’s continue to fix our...

Into the darkness, Jesus brought light. Into the hopelessness of our hurt, suffering, disillusionment, fear, and failure, Jesus brought hope.  He came for the scorned and the rejected. He came for the unclean and the outcast. He came for the broken and the shamed.  He came for the lost.  He came for the sinner.  He came for us.  … and into the sin of our dark and hopeless world, Jesus brought the...