Northwest Foursquare Church Podcasts

The Bible uses blindness as a metaphor for our spiritual condition and at the same time, it proclaims Jesus as the one who opens blind eyes. In this message, Pastor Ben Dixon teaches from Mark 10:46-52 that the truth is that we all are blind to something but the good news is that Jesus can heal any form of blindness as we seek Him wholeheartedly.Sp…

It’s not hard to be selfish. Our flesh constantly prods us toward the things that accommodate a self-centered life where we matter more than anyone else. At the same time, the Lord is always leading us toward a selfless path that brings life to others. The choice is ours. In this message, Pastor Ben teaches us that if Jesus is truly Lord over our l…

In Mark 10:17-31, we encounter a man who had everything in the world but was still uncertain about his own eternal outcome. His interaction with Jesus gives us fresh insight to ensure that we are on the road to eternal life as we follow the Lord. So, why should God let you into heaven?Speaker: Pastor Ben DixonScripture: Mark 10:17-31Series: Mark: O…

Divorce is normal in today's culture and was a very real issue in Jesus' time too. How did Jesus understand divorce, and what does God think about it? In today's message, Pastor Ben Dixon teaches the biblical view of divorce from Mark chapter 10.Speaker: Pastor Ben DixonScripture: Mark 10:1-16Series: Mark: On Mission with JesusThis is the 30th sess…

Over the past few years our community has changed. There is more homelessness, more drug addiction and mental health concern, more broken families, more people in need. In this message, Pastor Susanne teaches from the parable of the Good Samaritan. Jesus shows us who our neighbor is and what the right response is to a neighbor who is in need. He is…

Many live with a sense of defeat and discouragement because they can’t seem to get free or stay free from sin even though they know that Jesus paid for them to be free. The Word of God declares that our past has no power over us to dictate our future. So, what does freedom from sin mean as we follow Jesus Christ?Speaker: Pastor Ben DixonScripture: …

Most people desire to be great in one way or another. The wold says to not only ‘do better’ but ‘be better’ than everyone else, even if it’s at the expense of others. In stark contrast, Jesus says that true greatness comes through serving others, welcoming others, and dealing with our own sin.Speaker: Pastor Ben DixonScripture: Mark 9:30-50Series: …

This last week, the Supreme Court of the USA overturned the historic case of Roe v. Wade which legalized abortion across our land in 1973. The question that we must answer is, “What does the Bible teach concerning life, life in the womb, and the issue of abortion?” We cannot afford to miss God’s perspective as revealed in Scripture because it not o…

We live in a world where the enemy is set on influencing our young people with distraction at least and destruction at worst. If our kids are going to be true disciples of Jesus then it will require us to fight alongside them with serious faith and deep conviction.Speaker: Pastor Ben DixonScripture: Mark 9:14-29Series: Mark: On Mission with JesusTh…

God desires for us to have an experience with him. In today's passage we observe the disciples as they witness the transfiguration of Jesus. When we experience God we get to glean strength, hope and testimonies and apply that to our lives. Speaker: Pastor Ben DixonScripture: Mark 9:1-13Series: Mark: On Mission with JesusThis is the 27th session in …

Who Jesus was, his plan and his way of life was deeply misunderstood by Jesus' disciples. In today's message Pastor Ben Dixon shows the contrast between us expecting Jesus to follow us and truly following Him: a call to suffer and lay our lives down.Speaker: Pastor Ben DixonScripture: Mark 8:27-38Series: Mark: On Mission with JesusThis is the 26th …

Sympathy is good, empathy even better, but the heart of Jesus is compassion. Pastor Ben Dixon shows how having compassion starts with having the heart of Jesus, grows through serving others, and is guarded through careful discernment.Scripture: Mark 8:1-26Speaker: Pastor Ben DixonSeries: Mark: On Mission with JesusThis is the 25th session in the se…

God calls His people to come to Him, believe Him, trust Him and ask of Him. This is what faith looks like and this is what moves the heart and hand of God to bring about a breakthrough in our lives. May God ignite our faith to believe Him for all that He wants to do in and through us in Jesus name!Scripture: Mark 7:24-37Speaker: Pastor Ben DixonSer…

God's heart is to reach the next generation. Pastor Ryan Kim shows how we need intentionality, the right heart, and the desire to seek relationships within the next generation so we can lift them up and proclaim the gospel and the power of God to our children and all future generations.Speaker: Pastor Ryan KimScripture: Psalm 78:1-7, Psalm 71:16-18…

Human beings are good at building systems and structures that go beyond what God has told us in His Word. Through Mark 7:1-23, Pastor Ben Dixon teaches just how far this can go and why we need to confront toxic religion and move closer to what Jesus intended for His followers in every generation.Scripture: Mark 7:1-23Speaker: Pastor Ben DixonSeries…

Does God have a purpose or an answer for the trials, difficulties, pains, and problems we face? The answer is YES. Pastor Ben Dixon teaches from Mark 6:45-56, showing how Jesus intends to use the difficulty of a physical storm to strengthen the disciples spiritually for the ministry ahead.Scripture: Mark 6:34-56Speaker: Pastor Ben DixonSeries: Mark…

In John chapter 10 Jesus said, “I am the Good Shepherd.” This means that He loves us, cares for us, watches over us, provides for us, encourages us, and even corrects us when we need it. Pastor Ben Dixon shows how Jesus is constantly shepherding every one in every way. Have you made Jesus your Shepherd?Scripture: Mark 6:30-44Speaker: Pastor Ben Dix…

On this Resurrection Sunday 2022, Pastor Ben Dixon shows how the resurrection of Jesus dramatically changed a small group of people from hopeless defeat to passionate victory that motivated them to change the world.Scripture: Mark 16:1-20Speaker: Pastor Ben DixonSeries: Stand Alone MessagesNorthwest Church - www.nwcfoursquare.org "On mission with J…

The whole church is called to share the Gospel, not a select trained few. Ted Vail, Senior Director of Foursquare Missions International (FMI) shares about missions and the church's role in local and global evangelistic and missional work.Scripture: Acts 1:8, Matthew 24:12-14, Acts 8:8, Acts 8:26Speaker: Pastor Ted VailSeries: Guest SpeakersNorthwe…

Just because the contrast in Godly and Godless examples are clear does not mean people will always choose the right example in who they follow. Becoming a faithful follower of Jesus has a lot to do with who you choose to look up to and learn from.Scripture: Mark 6:14-29Speaker: Pastor Ben DixonSeries: Mark: On Mission with JesusThis is the 20th ses…

Representing Jesus can be quite intimidating no matter who you are, Jesus sends us with everything that we need in order to represent Him well in every place that we will go. Will you choose to be a "sent one"?Scripture: Mark 6:7-13Speaker: Pastor Ben DixonSeries: Mark: On Mission with JesusThis is the 19th session in the series, "Mark: On Mission …

Because of the disbelief and contempt of his hometown, Jesus was unable to perform miracles when he visited. From this passage we can learn to evaluate people properly, see Jesus for who He truly is, determine how we ourselves will respond to His miracles, and refuse to disbelieve in Jesus' Lordship and power.Scripture: Mark 6:1-6Speaker: Pastor Sc…

Jesus brings health to sickness and brings life to death. Pastor Ben Dixon shows in Mark 5 how two individuals exemplify radical faith and desperation in order to encounter supernatural health and life from Jesus.Scripture: Mark 5:21-43Speaker: Pastor Ben DixonSeries: Mark: On Mission with JesusThis is the 17th session in the series, "Mark: On Miss…

Jesus delivered people from demonic power and He still does today. Pastor Ben Dixon shows how demons submit to the the presence, power, and testimony of Jesus.Scripture: Mark 5:1-20Speaker: Pastor Ben DixonSeries: Mark: On Mission with JesusThis is the 16th session in the series, "Mark: On Mission with Jesus."Northwest Church - www.nwcfoursquare.or…

The storms of life may bring out the worst in us, but what if they are used by God to grow us into something better? Pastor Ben Dixon teaches how Jesus wants to grow us through our difficult seasons.Scripture: Mark 4:35-41Speaker: Pastor Ben DixonSeries: Mark: On Mission with JesusThis is the 15th session in the series, "Mark: On Mission with Jesus…

The Kingdom of God is established by Jesus and through Jesus' disciples. In this passage Pastor Ben Dixon shows how Jesus continues to use parables to instruct his disciples to shine boldly, sow the Gospel generously, and expect growth abundantly. Scripture: Mark 4:21-34Speaker: Pastor Ben DixonSeries: Mark: On Mission with JesusThis is the 14th se…

In Jesus' last public sermon He calls Christians to be ready for his Second Coming. Pastor Jared Hunt teaches we must prepare for Jesus' Second Coming by becoming ready, guarded, and watchful. Keeping our eyes open to the sins of the "end times" starts with living for God's Kingdom now.Speaker: Pastor Jared HuntScripture: Matthew 24:42-44Series: St…

The condition of the "soil" of our heart is of utmost importance. Jesus teaches that in order to have a fruitful life with all that God wants, you must have a receptive heart to all that God says.Scripture: Mark 4:1-20Speaker: Pastor Ben DixonSeries: Mark: On Mission with JesusThis is the 13th session in the series, "Mark: On Mission with Jesus."No…

Our perspective of Jesus influences our approach and response to Him. Pastor Ben Dixon teaches how some perspectives of Jesus result in a resistance toward Him, while others cultivate a receiving from Him.Scripture: Mark 3:20-35Speaker: Pastor Ben DixonSeries: Mark: On Mission with JesusThis is the 12th session in the series, "Mark: On Mission with…

God wants to speak to us more than we want to hear from Him, but sometimes we can't hear Him. Pastor Ben Dixon teaches that sometimes we don't hear the voice of God because we won't do what He is already saying. God wants us to confess the secret places in our lives to Him and repent.Speaker: Pastor Ben DixonScripture: John 16:12-15Series: Ignite G…

There is a big difference between those in the crowd who came to Jesus for something and those who committed to Jesus to help him with something. Pastor Ben Dixon encourages us to choose commitment to Jesus' discipleship rather than be one of the crowd. Scripture: Mark 3:7-19Speaker: Pastor Ben DixonSeries: Mark: On Mission with JesusThis is the 11…

There is nothing greater in our lives than Jesus. If we think about Jesus and the love of God and are not drawn more to him, that is something that needs to be addressed. Not in that we are innately damaged, but in that there is so much more to Jesus and His love for us that we have simply not yet grasped, comprehended, and responded to. Speaker: P…

God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble. In this message Pastor Susanne Klovdahl teaches on what it means to humble ourselves towards others and before God.Speaker: Pastor Susanne KlovdahlScripture: 1 Peter 5:5-7Series: Staff PastorsNorthwest Church - www.nwcfoursquare.org "On mission with Jesus to see the lost saved and disciples made…

Prayer changes impossible situations. When Jesus commanded his disciples to pray, He said to ask purposefully, seek diligently, and knock until God intervenes.Speaker: Pastor Scott DunganScripture: Matthew 7:7-11Series: Staff PastorsNorthwest Church - www.nwcfoursquare.org "On mission with Jesus to see the lost saved and disciples made."…

Northwest Church is beginning 2022 with a focus on renewing our relationship with God. In this message Pastor Ben Dixon shares what "renewal" really means and the purpose of fasting. Speaker: Pastor Ben DixonScripture: Matthew 11:6, Matthew 6:16-18, Ezra 8:21, Romans 12:1, Matthew 4:1-4, Galatians 6:16-17, Isaiah 58:1-2Series: Stand Alone MessagesN…

The Pharisees interpreted Jesus and His teachings through their own agendas. This is a trap that all Christians can fall into. Pastor Ben Dixon teaches on how we must not miss what is most important to God in our life with Jesus and not foster a spirit or attitude of religiosity.Speaker: Pastor Ben DixonScripture: Mark 2:23-3:6Series: Mark: On Miss…

Life is full of moments where we are naturally tempted to fear or worry. The bridge from the state of fear to God's peace is trust. In this message Pastor Ben Dixon shares on what trusting God means and how to do it.Speaker: Pastor Ben DIxonScripture: John 16:33, Proverbs 3:5-6, Proverbs 11:28, Proverbs 28:26, 1 Peter 5:6-10Series: Stand Alone Mess…

Jesus was born in a strange manner: into a poor family, in an outcast of a city, and among peculiar people. However unlikely, this miraculous birth causes a response in us to rejoice, place our faith and hope in Jesus, and share the good news with everyone who has yet to hear.Speaker: Pastor Ben DixonScripture: Luke 2:1-20Series: Stand Alone Messag…

Love came down in Jesus Christ to take our place, forgive sin, restore our relationship with the father and secure all of this for eternity. Jesus is the embodiment of love and truly is all that we need.Speaker: Pastor Ben DixonScripture: 1 John 4:7-14Series: Stand Alone MessagesNorthwest Church - www.nwcfoursquare.org "On mission with Jesus to see…

In this message Dr. Frank Turek answers the question, "If God is real, why does evil exist?"Speaker: Dr. Frank TurekSeries: Guest SpeakersNorthwest Church - www.nwcfoursquare.org "On mission with Jesus to see the lost saved and disciples made."By Dr. Frank Turek

Christians are meant to live with God's power in their lives. To do this we must deal with excuses, plant what God has given us now, and pursue friendship with Jesus rather than power.Speaker: Pastor Ben DixonScripture: Acts 2:1-4Series: Ignite GatheringsNorthwest Church - www.nwcfoursquare.org "On mission with Jesus to see the lost saved and disci…

The Bible shows us what our part is in partnering with Jesus to build our faith. Pastor Darvi Mack teaches how we can use scripture to build our faith and become more like Christ in our daily lives.Speaker: Pastor Darvi MackScripture: John 1:1-4, Revelation 19:13, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, John 6:63, Hebrews 4:12Series: Staff PastorsNorthwest Church - www…

God has called us into holiness which simply means that our life, no matter what it looks like, is set apart for the purposes of God to bring as much glory to God as we possibly can. In this message, Pastor Ben teaches how we receive strength and encouragement to live a holy life before God which can change everything. Speaker: Pastor ben DixonScri…

We can often allow tradition to displace truth and when it does we will be left with ritual instead of reality. In this message Pastor Ben Dixon shows how this grieves the heart of God.Speaker: Pastor ben DixonScripture: Mark 2:18-22Series: Mark: On Mission With JesusThis is the 9th session in the series, "Mark: On Mission with Jesus."Northwest Chu…

What do we do with the base-level anxiety that is normative in our day? When we magnify God, pray our emotions, and realize that we can choose our thought process and responses, we that we can receive from God a peace that surpasses all understanding.Speaker: Randy RemingtonScripture: Philippians 4:4-9Series: Guest SpeakersNorthwest Church - www.nw…

The Bible is a mirror. Pastor Ben Dixon shows that if we read the Bible with pride and an unwillingness to change, we deceive ourselves. Humility is essential to personal revival.Speaker: Pastor Ben DixonScripture: James 1:22-25Series: Ignite GatheringsNorthwest Church - www.nwcfoursquare.org "On mission with Jesus to see the lost saved and discipl…

Jesus came to earth to save the lost. Pastor Ben Dixon teaches on how it should be our aim to do as Jesus did and reach those who have yet to I've their lives to Him.Speaker: Pastor Ben DixonScripture: Mark 2:13-17Series: Mark: On Mission With JesusThis is the 8th session in the series, "Mark: On Mission with Jesus."Northwest Church - www.nwcfoursq…

Our commitment to God will be tested in life. From the stories in the book of Daniel we see that life is not only about taking a stand for our commitment to God, but it is also about already being bowed down in worship to God.Speaker: Pastor Ben DixonScripture: Daniel 1:8-3:30, 6:1-28Series: Ignite GatheringsNorthwest Church - www.nwcfoursquare.org…

In this message Pastor Ben Dixon teaches on the kind of faith that can be seen in action. True faith in the person and work of Jesus is tangible and carries more than an internal belief - it also manifests with an outward expression.Speaker: Pastor Ben DixonScripture: Mark 2:1-12Series: Mark: On Mission with JesusThis is the 7th session in the seri…

In this message Pastor Jonathan Westfall shows us how suffering, from basic to extreme, can play a role in God's plans for Christians. But there is a cost: a right attitude and a willingness to engage.Speaker: Pastor Jonathan WestfallScripture: 1 Peter 5:8-10Series: Staff PastorsNorthwest Church - www.nwcfoursquare.org "On mission with Jesus to see…