Northwest Gospel Church - Eastside

Sam Cassese · This week, we turn to Psalm 43. In this open letter to God, the psalmist calling out to God because of pain and oppression that he is experiencing. Here, we see that pain gives way to perspective in the presence of God.

Sam Cassese · This week, we're jumping back into the Psalms. Our text, Psalm 113, is a psalm that declares God's awesomeness. This psalm asks the question, "Who is like the LORD our God?" Here, we see that no person, no thing, no power, and no authority is like our God!

Andrew Murch · King Jesus has risen! Today, we continue our journey through Matthew's account of Holy Week with the story of Jesus' resurrection. This is good news for us and it changes everything about how we live and who we place our faith in!

Andrew Murch · It's Palm Sunday! Today we look at Matthew 21:1-11. In this text, we see Jesus' triumphal entry in Jerusalem. Although he did not look like the conquering king that was expected, Jesus was just a few short days away from finishing the work that he was sent to do.

Andrew Murch · This week we come to the conclusion of our story. Haman’s plot has been revealed, the King has given Mordecai and Esther a blank check, and the Jews have been granted freedom to defend themselves. Here, we see that deliverance was secured on the day destruction was scheduled.

Andrew Murch · Esther 7:1-8:17 is packed with movement and plot development. Some of the principles that we see revealed in this text include God’s divine sovereignty, human responsibility to obey God, God’s faithfulness to his people, and God’s undeniable control over all things in his work to deliver and reconcile his people. As Christians living thousands of years after this age, we recognize t...

Andrew Murch · It’s been stated before, but it needs to be said again. Although God is not explicitly named in the pages of the book of Esther, he is clearly at work. This section of the story highlights how God is sovereignly in control, even when he seems most absent. The King’s sleepless night, Haman’s entrance, and Haman’s recommendations to the King are all examples pointing to how God is wor...

Jake Gamble · In Esther 5 we see the setting of the stage for the climactic end of the book. Esther prepares to go before the king to make her request for the salvation of her people. We see Esther acting strategically in her approach as she risks her life on behalf of the Jews.

Andrew Murch · This chapter addresses a few major principles in the life of a Christian: obedience, faith, and boldness. We see our own lacking in how we can easily identify with Esther’s stubbornness and fear. More importantly and although not explicitly mentioned, we clearly see our faithful God sovereignly in control over all things. Here, we see that there is a Savior who took on death to deli...

Andrew Murch · This week, we continue on our journey through the book of Esther. As we learn more about the makeup of our characters, we’re left longing for a savior and hoping that we might see more of God working behind the scenes. Here, we see that the facts on the ground don’t control the fate of God’s people.

Andrew Murch · The book of Esther asks the question, “Does God see and care for his people even when they’re far from home?” The book will not answer this explicitly, but rather through a number of times when God is at work behind the scenes... the first of which being an orphaned Jewish woman miraculously coming into the most favored and influential position in the household of the reigning pagan...

Sam Cassese · This week, our time in Paul's letter to Titus comes to a close. In this final chapter, we see Paul giving Titus some final instructions. He tells Titus to remind the Cretan churches of how they should conduct themselves. Titus is to teach his people to "devote themselves to good works." Here, we see that we live changed lives because God changed everything.

Andrew Murch · As we near the end of Paul's letter to Titus, we come to an incredibly impactful and dense text. Paul reminds Titus of Jesus' appearance to us, sacrifice for us, and mercy shown to us. Here, we see that Jesus changes how we live.

Andrew Murch · This week we come to Titus 2. The Apostle Paul urges Titus to "teach what accords with sound doctrine." He gives examples and illustrations to Titus as he continues to instruct him on how he should be leading the local churches on the island of Crete. Here, we see that the gospel is revealed as true among the lives it shines through.

Andrew Murch · In our text this week, the Apostle Paul instructs Titus on why local churches need qualified elders and what kinds of people hinder the health of a church. Here, we see that deviation from the gospel breeds dysfunction in the church.

Andrew Murch · This week, we look at the Apostle Paul's reasons for placing Titus in Crete and the qualifications for elders in the local church. Paul presents a list of credentials for the men who lead a local church. Here, we see that God leads His people through godly leaders.

Sam Cassese · This week, our text covers the Apostle Paul's introduction to his letter to Titus. In these four verses, we see Paul address the growth of God’s people, the hope of God’s promise, and the relationships in God’s family. Here, we see what God cares about.

Todd Miles · This week, we continue the story of Moses in the book of Exodus. This text covers the powerful signs that God showed Moses and then Moses return to Egypt. Here, we see God's powerful work continue.

Andrew Murch · This week, we pick up Moses' story after he flees Egypt and settles in Midian. This chapter details Moses' encounter with God at the burning bush. Here, we see that the Lord came down to deliver His people.

Andrew Murch · This week we are introduced to a new character. Our text begins with the birth of Moses and how the dramatic opposition from Pharaoh in Exodus 1 brings us to this point. Our text then tells of Moses' journey away from Egypt and we see the beginnings of the work that God is going to do. Here, we see that the Savior’s arrival signals the captive’s release.

Andrew Murch · This week we jump into the Book of Exodus, where we see that the nation of Israel has greatly increased in Egypt since the end of Genesis. In the first chapter of Exodus Pharoh oppresses Israel by enslaving them, ordering midwives to kill Israelite babies, and demanding that all of Egypt deal cruelly with Israel. Here, we see that in the face of evil’s futile plans, the promise of G...

Sam Cassese · Our text this week is another combination of stories where Jesus shows us that his ethic of the kingdom is different than ours. Godly power, authority, and glory look different than we expect. Like the disciples, we must allow Jesus’ life and work to shape us into the people of his kingdom, not our own.

Andrew Murch · At this point in our text, Jesus’ ministry is in full swing. There are some who believe he is a prophet. There are others who think he’s John the Baptist. There are even religious leaders who think that what Jesus is doing is demonic. In the text this week, Jesus poses the question: who do you say that I am? Here, we see that the only road that leads to life runs through the sufferi...

Andrew Murch · This week, we come to one of the most well-known stories from Jesus' ministry; the feeding of the 5,000. When you take the passage as a whole we begin to see a larger theme than just food mysteriously appearing. We begin to see providential provision. Jesus provides our every need. This text shows us that there is no mission without Jesus as provision.

Gavin Hesse · Our text this week brings us to Jesus' healing of a woman and Jairus's daughter. At first, Jesus’ ability to multitask these two situations seems weak. However, Jesus masterfully uses the situation to teach us an unforgettable lesson on faith and God’s timing. Here, we see that by grace we have been saved through faith.