Northwest Christian Church Podcasts

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...

There has been a significant change in American culture over the past 20 years. From 9-11 to the Covid 19 crisis, Americans have endured significant events that have changed the way they live and what they believe. With suicide rates and drug use charting the highest numbers in recent history, come join us as we look to the book of Jeremiah to find hope in a hopeless generation.

There are many things that Jesus said during the course of his 3-year ministry that were powerful and memorable. Few of His statements or teachings were as powerful as the three chapters that are known at The Sermon on the Mount. As we conclude our series on this powerful teaching, we will end like we began and take a moment to simply hear these powerful words spoken as if we were there on that da...

Is it enough to just be sincere? What about your actions? What if, for the most part, you’re a good person? Is that enough? What if you believe all the right things and even say all the right words and pray the right prayers? Is that enough? At the end of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus tells us what it takes to be a citizen of His Kingdom.

Have you ever been been taken advantage by someone close to you? It’s the worst, isn’t it? Most of us are pretty wise and discerning. We can spot a scam or a phony coming…at least when it’s from an outsider. When it comes from someone we know, however, that’s something else entirely. Towards the end of the sermon on the mount Jesus issues a warning to us. As He wraps up His sermon, Jesus warns us...

While Jay is celebrating his 50th with a little time away, our guest speaker, Wye Huxford, will continue our Kingdom series. The topic: "The Golden Rule." Welcome to Northwest!

Almost everyone, regardless of religion, prays. Some people pray all the time! Even though prayer is a common practice for all people, most of us struggle with some big questions in regard to prayer. We wonder if it makes a difference. We wonder if God even listens. We wonder why sometimes God says "no." In Matthew 7, Jesus tackles all three of these big questions and gives us some hopeful answers...

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There is one thing that none of us can ever seem to get away from and that is criticism. No matter what we do or where we go, it seems like everyone has a critique. Why, we even critique ourselves on a regular basis. It’s human to be critical but Jesus warns us in our passage today that as His followers, we need to strive for something different!

Who do you want to be when you’re 80? What sort of legacy do you want to leave? I’ll bet you’re like most people, you want to leave a legacy of generosity and kindness and love, not just a legacy of accumulation. Our world tries to train us that accumulation is really the goal and that leaves us anxious and unfulfilled. Jesus has a different path, one that leads to the life we are REALLY seeking!

No matter how much you have, it never seems to be enough. Ever wonder why that is? Why do our bills always rise to the level of our income, no matter how much income we have? Why does it seem like most of us can never really get ahead of the curve? Jesus tells us there is one big reason we struggle and it has nothing to do with the economy or our paychecks!