Northwest Hills Community Church

Associate Pastor Ron King continues a series in Hebrews 11 called Something Better. Moses, Joshua, and Rehab each demonstrate the massive power of faith to move water at the Red Sea, crumble a fortress at Jericho, and redeem the life of an outcast living in sin. Do you have faith like these three did? Also, during August, we're focusing on the spiritual discipline of simplicity. What is one way yo...

Worship Director Justin Jackson continues a series in Hebrews 11 called Something Better. Moses trusted God's promises more than he feared Pharaoh's power. So, by faith, Moses chose to be mistreated alongside God's people instead of enjoying the fleeting pleasures of sin. He also encouraged faith in the people around him. Do you trust God more than you fear your circumstances? Also, during August,...

Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues a series in Hebrews 11 called Something Better. Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph all held onto a promise they didn't see fulfilled in their lifetimes. In Hebrews 11, they each get a single sentence describing their actions at the end of their lives. It shows that despite their hardships, they stayed faithful. What do you want a single sentence to say about yourself at...

Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues a series in Hebrews 11 called Something Better. God tests Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his only son. It's a bazaar command that seems so wrong, especially after Abraham waited 25 years for God to fulfill his promise of giving him a son. But ultimately, the test is asking if Abraham trusts God, even in difficult times. What are you willing to give up to s...

Associate Pastor Ron King continues a series in Hebrews 11 called Something Better. God remained richly faithful to Sarah, even when she couldn't see it. But, waiting on the Lord's timing can be challenging. And we might start thinking that God needs our help to accomplish his promises. However, like Sarah's gift of having a kid at 90 years old, nothing is too hard for the Lord. When you are in a...

Associate Pastor Ron King continues a series in Hebrews 11 called Something Better. We see God's calling in Abraham's life where he was stretched and stepped out by faith. By following God, Abraham was blessed and blessed others in ways he never saw. Like Abraham, ask yourself what you need to say "yes" to. Also, this month we're focusing on the discipline of celebration. Think of how you can gath...

Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues a series in Hebrews 11 called Something Better. In a time when it would be so easy to doubt, Noah stood firm and followed God in extreme obedience and, as a result, saved his family and gave the world a picture of a holy God who graciously gives mankind second chances. Also, this month we're focusing on the discipline of celebration. Think of how you can gathe...

Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues a series in Hebrews 11 called Something Better. We don't know much about Enoch, but we do know he walked with God for a long time. His long-standing, steadfast faith stood out amongst the generations of others who rebelled against God. Ask the Lord to show you where your faith needs to be continuously grounded so - like Enoch - you can have a lifelong, consist...

Youth Pastor Gary Jones continues a series in Hebrews 11 called Something Better. The story of Cain and Abel helps us answer the question: how do I have a faith that pleases God? It's not the impressiveness of the gift that matters, but the heart of the gift giver. This month we're focusing on the discipline of celebration. Think of how you can gather with other fellow believers to celebrate what...

Worship Director Justin Jackson introduces a new series in Hebrews 11 called Something Better. The whole chapter showcases people's faith, and Justin dives deep into what it means to have faith in God. Biblical faith is rooted in an assurance, a hope, and a conviction. After the message, spend some time on your own reading the first three verses in Hebrews 11. And while you read, think about your...

Pastor Josh Carstensen is concluding a series on First John. In John's farewell address, he shares four big things we need to know that are rooted in the truth that Jesus is God and he loves you more than you could imagine. You can know God. You can talk to God anytime. You can have victory over sin. We can know what's true. After the message, we invite you to participate in communion if you're a...

Today, we hear our eight interns' testimonies as they finish their nine-month program. It's incredible to hear how God transformed them while they lived in community, received training, and served with their gifts. After the testimonies, think about your life. We all have a testimony of what God is doing in our lives. So, what's the story your life is telling? Thank you for listening to this messa...

Pastor Josh Carstensen is continuing a series on First John, where he experienced a lot of pain from people outside the church. Still, the most painful experiences came from people inside the church; being hurt by people who should love us. So, John tells us that if we want to love God, we must also love God's children. John continues to tell us how to love each other. After the message, you're in...

Pastor Josh Carstensen is continuing a series on First John, where we repeatedly hear that God is love and that He loves us. When we experience brokenness, it's tempting to dwell on life's difficulties. John, however, implores us to seek to know God's love, and then we will love as God loves us. Not only is this the only way to get through tough times, but it's also one way other people will exper...

Pastor Josh Carstensen is continuing a series on First John, where he dives into the deep end concerning salvation and ultimately concludes that God graciously gives the gift of belief. Then we finish by testing the spirit against three alternative worldviews: political religion, secular religion, and self-religion. After the message, you're invited to answer some application questions, like: how...

Worship director Justin Jackson is continuing a series on First John, where he encourages us to have confidence in God even when our hearts - our emotional inner-selves - condemn us. So, instead of "following your heart," follow God, and He will empower you through the Holy Spirit. After the message, you're invited to answer some application questions, like: in what ways does your heart try to con...

Happy Mother's Day! Pastor Josh Carstensen is continuing a series on First John, where he addresses two relationship problems in society. First, we gather into tribes at the exclusion of others, and second, we isolate ourselves and feel lonely. John offers a remedy: we should love one another as we love ourselves. And not only in word or talk but also in deed and truth. John finishes this section...

Youth Intern Cody Wagner is continuing a series on First John. What does genuine faith look like? John shares a way for us to test our faith: do we give up sinning and practice righteousness? If so, then we know we abide in Christ. That might feel a little too general, so Cody breaks down what each means in practical terms and address those who struggle to feel assured in their faith. After the me...

Pastor Josh Carstensen is continuing a series on First John where he warns us about four fake teachings: fake Christianity, a fake Jesus, fake salvation, and a fake God. Many fake teachers keep coming in these last days, and we need to be vigilant by asking if they know the real Jesus. Some hard truths are shared in this message, but they're rooted in the real Jesus that John knew. After the messa...

Happy Easter! Pastor Josh Carstensen makes the case that today is the best day ever. And this is true regardless of your circumstances. Even if you're hunkered in a basement, fearing for your life. That's because Jesus rose from the dead and set up a spiritual kingdom for us. He finds and restores us, and that is good news! After the message, celebrate what Jesus has done for you. Now here's today...

Pastor Josh Carstensen is continuing a series on First John. When Zechariah wrote about the king coming to Jerusalem while riding on a donkey, the people got excited about Jesus because they thought he would set them free from Rome's oppression. However, Jesus' fight wasn't against Rome; it was against Satan. And the good news is that Jesus won! And he invites us to fight with him against darkness...

Pastor Josh Carstensen is continuing a series on First John, where we see God's love through His wrath. Sin is not doing what's right. And when you sin, God's wrath gets poured out. For example, the prophet Jeremiah pleaded with the Israelites to obey God, but when they refused to obey, God poured out His wrath on the Israelites. And the good news is that we now have an advocate in Jesus. So, inst...

Pastor Josh Carstensen is continuing a series on First John. How do you determine what's right and what's wrong? Is it group consensus that makes something right? John states that God is the one who sets the standard for right and wrong. And our role is to have fellowship with God - who will reveal where we have sinned - and ask for his forgiveness. After the message, spend some quiet time with Go...

Pastor Josh Carstensen is starting a series on First John. John wrote his letter 50 years after living with and personally knowing Jesus. He starts his letter off by explaining why he wrote it: When we know God: We can have fellowship with God. We can belong to each other. And our joy can be complete. It's a letter of encouragement and hope. Thank you for listening to this message on March 20, 202...

Guest speaker Dave Jackson concludes a series on relationships and how we make Jesus known to those around us. What if Christian marriages could be such a lovely light that it inspires people to want to know and love God despite the world's emaciated definition of marriage? In this message, you'll learn practical ways to strengthen your marriage and encourage others who are married. After the mess...