Northwest Gospel Church - Eastside

Andrew Murch · James wastes no time jumping in to his short, hard-hitting statements about life following Jesus. Do you lack wisdom? James has a path for you. Do you rely on yourself too much? James has the antidote. Are you going through trial? Again, James' words are for you. And in all these things, the answer leads to the same conclusion: totally rely on God.

Andrew Murch · James was a leader in the early church, and he was Jesus' half-brother. He had an up close and personal look at the life of the Messiah. This letter is written to Jewish Christians who had been scattered because of persecution. And James wastes no time in encouraging the church in the midst of trials. In this short text, James gets right to the point: Joy in trial requires trust in...

Andrew Murch · In Isaiah 53, we found a prophecy about a lamb who was coming. In John 1, John the Baptist announced Jesus as that lamb. In Acts 8, it becomes even more clear that Jesus the lamb is the one who makes us right with God. And today, we explore Revelation 5, to look at God's plan, how Jesus is truly the fulfillment of that plan, and our response to God's plan.

Jake Gamble · Advent means “coming.” And for Christians, the Advent season is two separate arrivals- Jesus coming as a baby 2000 years ago, but also his return, triumphant and glorious. So here’s the question: Why are we celebrating?

Andrew Murch · The Jews had been waiting for centuries for their Messiah. They'd been promised that a Savior would come, but they knew neither when nor how. Enter John the Baptist. He cam to prepare the way... to make the announcement about the Messiah... to point to Jesus and say, "Behold! The lamb of God!"

Andrew Murch · In the prophets, were introduced to the idea of "the Servant." He's the coming instrument of God who will make all things right. Isaiah 52-53 help us see this servant, his suffering, and how this is fulfilled in the birth, death, and resurrection of Christ.

Andrew Murch · Genesis 34 contains one of the most heinous acts recorded in Scripture. Unfortunately, the fate of Dinah is the fate of so many, both in Jacob's time and today. We live in a world where the vulnerable are often victimized, and this text is proof. Is there justice? Will there be? If we're left to ourselves, the answer is a resounding "No!"

Sam Cassese · As Jacob continues his journey, tension is building. He is getting closer and closer to the brother he deceived and cheated... how will Esau respond? Will he continue the cycle of violence and deception, or will he be gracious to his brother?

Andrew Murch · It has been said that Genesis 32 is one of the most obscure texts in the Old Testament. And while it is certainly one that makes you scratch your head, the narrative is quite familiar. Jacob is on his way back to Esau, and he is terrified of his brother's revenge. And in his moment of distress, reliance on God is of extreme importance.

Andrew Murch · We hear a lot about heroes of the faith from the Old Testament, but this text certainly challenges that notion. In today's narrative, we see deceit, trickery, cowardice, fear, anger, and violence. But we also see the work of a God who is sovereign, good, and true to his promises.

Andrew Murch · Stacking the deck... we do this all time. We try and position ourselves and our circumstances to our favor. The biblical characters do this as well. But this week, we're encouraged with the truth that the will of the sovereign Lord, not the schemes of men, will ultimately define our lives.

Andrew Murch · While last week's text covered less than 24 hours, today's passage spans decades. And what we see in those decades is much of what we've already seen: human deception and God's faithfulness.

Andrew Murch · We're at an interesting point in our Genesis narrative. We're two generations removed from Abraham, but that doesn't mean that God's promise to Abraham doesn't still stand. In fact, in this text, God himself shows up to remind Jacob of his initial promise.

Andrew Murch · The story remains the same: humanity continues to fall, while God remains faithful. As our story turns to Isaac, Rebekah, and their sons, the tales of deceit, revenge, and ruin seem to take center stage. But in all of this, God is at work, and faithful to accomplish what he has promised.

Andrew Murch · As our narrative moves from the life of Abraham to Isaac, we find ourselves, as readers, in a state of deja vu. The life of Isaac looks so much like the life of Abraham. And honestly, the lives of these men look like so many in the Bible, and throughout history. While this may leave us in despair, the truth that God has always been the same is our comfort.

Sam Cassese · The passing of the torch from one generation to the next... As Abraham dies and the stories of his sons come into view, we're reminded that God's plan remains.

Andrew Murch · As we near the end of Abraham's life, we see that his focus is not on his own life or security, but on the covenant. Will God deliver on his promises? Genesis 24 is a beautiful text that shows us that the God who made the promise can be trusted to keep it.

Andrew Murch · Before we begin our fourth fall in the book of Genesis, we take a look at how we read the Old Testament. Jesus himself, teaches us the whole point of the scriptures, and if we miss that point, we miss the whole meaning. This week we jump into Luke 24:13-32.

Dave Leandre · Throughout the Psalms, the people of God are reminded of the enduring, steadfast love of God. Yet God, being just, cannot casually dismiss sin. So how does God deal with sinners? Psalm 103 shows us how God's justice and mercy work together.

Jake Gamble · This is the age of anxiety, more people are diagnosed with anxiety than ever before. Yet, anxiety isn't a new thing, and even God's people have struggle with anxiety for centuries. In Psalm 3, the psalmist's anxiety meets face-to-face with God and is completely altered.

Sam Cassese · In a world run by fools, how are followers of God supposed to live? Is there any hope for righteousness in our lives? In Psalm 14 we see the plea of God's people in response to these questions.

Andrew Murch · In Psalm 139 we've seen God's great knowledge of and love for his people. In response, the psalmist cries for justice and judgement at the end of this psalm and there is only one solution. Join us as we dive into Psalm 139:19-24.

Andrew Murch · Why were we made? This is a question that has been asked for millennia, and our answer is found all throughout Scripture: we were made to worship God. Psalm 139 illustrates this beautifully, reminding us that we were not just made and formed by a loving Creator, but that we made and formed for a loving Creator.

Sam Cassese · The book of Psalms teaches us about the prayers of God's people and this week Psalm 100 show us why God's people give praise to God.