Northwest Vineyard

Continuing in our 'Stranger Things of the Parables' series, Pastor Scott Engebretson continues to explore the "upside-down kingdom" of God in Matthew 13. He unpacks the Parable of the Mustard Seed , illustrating how the kingdom starts from the smallest beginnings and grows into something massive and inclusive, providing shelter and a home for others. For more information about the church, please v...

In the continuation of the Stranger Things of the Parables series, Pastor Scott Engebretson explores the Parable of the Weeds among the Wheat from Matthew 13. The sermon addresses the difficult question of why evil coexists with good in the world, explaining that the master in the parable instructs his servants to wait until the harvest at the end of the age to separate them, so as not to damage t...

In this first episode of the new series 'Stranger Things of the Parables', Pastor Scott Engebretson introduces the idea of the "upside down world" of the kingdom of God, contrasting it with the fictional world of the show "Stranger Things" . He explains that Jesus's parables are peculiar and are designed to both reveal the secrets of the kingdom to those who desire them and conceal them from those...

In the final week of our series, speaker Sam Stephens discusses what it looks like to live a life marked by the gospel. Drawing from a definition by pastor Tim Keller, Sam defines the gospel not as advice but as a declaration of good news—an announcement of Jesus's victory, peace, and authority as the new king. The sermon encourages listeners to embrace their role as "good heralds" who declare Chr...

On Pentecost Sunday, Pastor Scott Engebreston continues in our series looking at the Holy Sprit coming in power on the disciples. 

In this episode of the Northwest Vineyard podcast, speaker Scott Engebretson continues the 'Act'ing' Out Resurrection series by highlighting the early church's structure around its mission . The message emphasizes three key points from the passage: the church acts together , is a multicultural family , and is rooted in worship, fasting, and prayer . Scott shares a personal story about how laying o...

Pastor Scott Engebretson continues our Act'ing' Out Resurrection Series by discussing how the resurrection has implications on our lives, changing them. The talk focuses on "the act of coming and going," exploring how God calls people to mission. Drawing from the book of Acts, specifically chapters 12 and 13, the speaker highlights the early church's structure around mission. The message emphasize...

Pastor Hannah Engebretson continues our Acts series looking at how leadership in the early church and considering what makes a good or a bad leader.

On this Mothers Day Pastor Scott Engebretson continues in our series on Acts looking at how generous the early followers of the emerging church were but also it revealed deeper heart issues for others. 

Have you considered how the disciples completely transformed after the ressurection of Jesus? Pastor Scott Engebretson shows us that Jesus took people who had neither the skills or knowledge and shaped them into powerful messengers of his word. 

Kicking off our brand new series Pastor Scott Engebretson dives into the book of Acts and asks the question how are we authentically living out our resurrection lives. Are we willing to wait to allow Jesus to move in our lives?

When Jesus is resurrected and starts appearing to those who were close to Him he meets people where they are and speaks directly into their lives. Pastor Scott Engebretson highlights these words for us today to help us see that Jesus is talking to us as well and wants to meet us in our Grief, Fear and Doubts just like he did with His followers. 

Pastor Scott Engebretson during the Holy Week looks at some of the last words Jesus says to his disciples before the cross. Today we look at John 12 and look at the purpose of Jesus coming to us was to draw as many to Him as possible. 

Pastor Scott Engebretson continues the Lent series looking at the Lords prayer and shows how this significant prayer is a model for us to follow in our personal prayer life and how Jesus is continually intercedeing for us. 

Executive Pastor Becca Knudsen continues our Lent series discussing how we can feel alone in our different phases of life. Jesus has some very powerful words about loneliness in the face of His crucifixion and leaving the disciples. 

I am the vine and you are the branches . Jesus intended for us to be near to him and remain with him. Pastor Scott Engebretson continues our series looking at John 15:1-5

This week looking at the final words of Jesus before the crucifixion, Pastor Scott Engebretson considers what it looks like to trust Jesus even when we are lost or confused. 

Pastor Scott Engebretson kicks off our new series coming into Lent looking at the last things Jesus tells his followers before He is crucified. During the Last Supper Jesus washes his disciples feet and teaches them about the heart of the servant. 

Where are the spaces or places that have shaped your life? Pastor Scott Engebretson concludes this series considering the places you have lived which have impacted your life physically and spiritually. We are looking at the song by DJO called 'End of the Beginning' and contrasting this with the Psalm 139. You can listen to the song here

Continuing in our series, Pastor Scott Engebretson looks at Bob Dillions song 'Like a Rolling Stone' which has come back into populatrity with the recent movie chronicling his life and Dillion said he wrote it as a song of revenge. Have you ever wanted revenge? Scott encourages us to live in the discomfort by contrasting this song to Psalm 137. You can listen to the song here

Continuing in our series on modern music, Pastor Hannah Engebretson looks at the song 'I Had Some Help' from Post Malone and comparing it to Psalm 55 trying to understand how to navigate hard relationships and in particular relationships with betrayal. The song won't be in the podcast but you can listen to it here . 

How hard is it to wait for the good times to come? What does scripture say about waiting? In todays sermon Pastor Scott Enbretson looks at One Republic's I Don't Want to Wait and comparing it to Psalm 84.  The song won't be in the podcast so if you want to listen to it on your own you can play it here .

What are the regrets in your life? How do you get free from the regret? Today Pastor Scott Enbretson looks at Taylor Swifts song Fortnight and comparing it to Psalm 51 to help answer this question.  The song won't be in the podcast so if you want to listen to it on your own you can play it here .

Pastor Scott Engebretson continues our series looking at the song Stick Season by Noah Kahan comparing it to Psalm 13. We are looking today at how sometimes we are waiting for God to do something to overcome the bad or evil in our lives.  The song won't be in the podcast so if you want to listen to it on your own you can play it  here .

Executive Pastor Becca Knudsen kicks off our new series Modern Day Psalms lookig at Benson Boones 'Beautiful Things' song and how it parrallels to Psalm 40.