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Associate Pastor Ron King continues a series called "What Is Going On?" where we read the entire Bible in a year. The first and second books of Peter encourage us to find joy no matter our circumstances. Peter understands loss and mistakes - he gets it! The people he writes to get it, too. So, Peter helps us elevate above our situations to find joy by focusing on what really matters: our...

Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues a series called "What Is Going On?" where we read the entire Bible in a year. The book of James is straightforward and practical for Christians. It's about having faith that translates from head to heart to hands. Ultimately, it leads us to ask: What am I doing with my faith? Then, this week, read the book of James. Also, check out  nwhills.com/h...

Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues a series called "What Is Going On?" where we read the entire Bible in a year. The book of Hebrews shows us that choosing to follow Jesus is better than trying to follow any other system. It can be harder, but doing hard things is worth it. So, after this message, be encouraged to keep going forward and to keep choosing Jesus. Then this week, read the...

Worship Director Justin Jackson continues a series called "What Is Going On?" where we read the entire Bible in a year. Paul's letter to Philemon is a unique and personal book. It teaches us about having healthy relationships in God's kingdom. It also reminds us - on a human level - that we each owe a huge, unpayable debt to Christ, and because we have been forgiven, we should al...

Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues a series called "What Is Going On?" where we read the entire Bible in a year. In part two of the pastoral epistles, Paul also writes a letter to Titus about what makes a healthy church and leader. Like last week, we'll give some background and discuss the five charges that Paul gives Titus. Then this week, read the letter to Titus. Also, check ou...

Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues a series called "What Is Going On?" where we read the entire Bible in a year. In Paul's two letters to Timothy, we'll look at what's going on with Christian churches and Christian leaders. Specifically, we'll talk about how to be a high-functioning and healthy church and leader. After some background, we'll discuss five charges th...

Pastoral Resident Jacob Mills continues a series called "What Is Going On?" where we read the entire Bible in a year. Paul's two letters to the Thessalonians show the people are near and dear to his heart. The people are also going through external and internal turmoil, which is why he's written to them twice. Jacob mirrors Paul's letters by focusing on three topics: Conflict...

Associate Pastor Ron King continues a series called "What Is Going On?" where we read the entire Bible in a year. The letter to the Colossians helps us understand who the real Jesus is by describing his nature and works. Jesus was not bland, passive, or simply a nice idea. Instead, Jesus was honest, powerful, and unpredictable. He’s gracious towards sinners and hostile towards sin. Don&#...

Associate Pastor Ron King and a panel of three dads continue a series called "What Is Going On?" where we read the entire Bible in a year. The book of Philippians is a letter to the church in Philippi. Paul writes this letter while in jail to tell them how much he loves them, encourage them to humble themselves as Christ humbled himself, find peace in Christ in all situations, and much m...

Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues a series called "What Is Going On?" where we read the entire Bible in a year. The book of Ephesians is a letter of encouragement to the church in Ephesus. It’s not long, but it’s weighty. We'll look at four things today: how the church started who we are in Christ and what it means to be in Christ the invitation to live that out, and how the chur...

This Sunday is Summit Sunday, which was one service out on the lawn highlighting what God has done this year at Northwest Hills. We honor our interns and thank everyone who serves to help make ministry happen. Enjoy your week off of reading. We'll continue reading the Bible next week with Ephesians. Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Ore...

Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues a series called "What Is Going On?" where we read the entire Bible in a year. Paul's letter to the Galatians boldly makes it clear that no part of our behavior makes us a Christian; only faith in Jesus saves us. This truth gives us so much freedom! Yet, we still tend to try and earn our faith through works. Pastor Josh shares five burdens we put...

Associate Pastor Ron King continues a series called "What Is Going On?" where we read the entire Bible in a year. Paul's letters to the Corinthians give us practical guidance on what being part of a healthy church looks like. In this message, Pastor Ron shares seven issues that we still wrestle with today. The overarching theme is that we shouldn't approach the church as a consum...

Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues a series called "What Is Going On?" where we read the entire Bible in a year. The book of Romans gives the clearest picture of who we are and what it means to be a follower of Jesus. It's also Mother's Day, so after sharing some background information on Paul and the Roman church, Pastor Josh will share seven gifts that God gives us. This wee...

Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues a series called "What Is Going On?" where we read the entire Bible in a year. The book of Acts is about a power-filled, persevering people proclaiming Jesus & planting churches. It's an example of the Great Commission where Jesus Christ is proclaimed through his Spirit-indwelt believers, showcasing the spread and growth of the church. This bo...

Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues a series called "What Is Going On?" where we read the entire Bible in a year. The Book of John has a clear purpose: that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. So, in this message, we zoom out a little and talk about why we ought to believe that Jesus is God, put our faith and hope in Him, and what it looks like to be a child of Go...

Associate Pastor Ron King continues a series called "What Is Going On?" where we read the entire Bible in a year. The Book of Luke reminds us that Jesus came to save people from their sins. We are wholly wrong and wrecked, but no one is behind Jesus' saving grace. If you've been a Christian for a while, there's a particularly poignant reminder that Jesus also saves us from ou...

Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues a series called "What Is Going On?" where we read the entire Bible in a year. The Book of Mark records Peter's experience following Jesus. As the disciples witness Jesus' power, they start asking what power and authority they'll get. But Jesus redirects them to desire servantship and denying themselves. They're harsh lessons but ones...

Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues a series called "What Is Going On?" where we read the entire Bible in a year. Matthew writes about his experience with Jesus. Matthew's goal is to introduce us to the real Jesus - not the one we think we want Him to be, but the real one. Because of misconceptions, many people rejected him. So, Matthew systematically shows us how Jesus is the pers...

Guest Speaker Travis Larsen continues a series called "What Is Going On?" where we read the entire Bible in a year. The three post-exile prophets of Isreal - Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi - are the final three books of the Old Testament. Each had a unique and significant message for God's people to try and help them correctly anticipate God. Unfortunately, they were disappointed bec...

Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues a series called "What Is Going On?" where we read the entire Bible in a year. The three prophets of Isreal, before the exile - Hosea, Amos, and Jonah - show that God cares for the broken, the needy, and the outsider. Through these prophets, God shows that he's willing to do whatever it takes to get our attention and to save us. This week, read th...

Associate Pastor Ron King continues a series called "What Is Going On?" where we read the entire Bible in a year. The six prophets of Judah, before the exile - Joel, Obadiah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah - had a terrible message of punishment for sins committed: death by the sword, pestilence and famine, exile for Judah, vengeance on the nations around Israel, and vengeance on t...

Worship Director Justin Jackson continues a series called "What Is Going On?" where we read the entire Bible in a year. The book of Daniel shows us how to have true hope in a hopeless situation. Time and time again, Daniel chooses the path of righteousness when it would have been easier to give in to the demands of Babylon and Persia. We can do that too! We can strive for excellence by using the g...

Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues a series called "What Is Going On?" where we read the entire Bible in a year. The book of Ezekiel tells us something that, if it came from anybody but God, would be considered offensive: God owns our body and soul. If that's true, then God gets to tell us how to live. He gets to decide what happens if you live - or don't live - the right way. So, what does it...

Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues a series called "What Is Going On?" where we read the entire Bible in a year. In some ways, the book of Lamentations is part two of last week with Jeremiah. Jerusalem has been surrounded for 18 months, and Jeremiah shares how he feels amid an awful situation. Jeremiah is asking if God has abandoned His people. Is He cruel and maniacal? Jeremiah declares that G...