Northwest Church | Medford: Recent Episodes
Jake Sartain
Jesus didn’t just teach the way—He lived it. And He calls us to do the same. Discover the pattern He modeled and the power He gives.
This week we begin the book of Acts and consider what it means to live a life that counts.
Turn in your Bibles to Luke 19:28-40 as Haiden brings the good news of Jesus this Palm Sunday.
We believe northwest church is called to be a place of true worship. Listen in as we unpack what the Bible has to say about what that looks like!
From mountaintops to living rooms, God moves when His people pray. This week we explore the power of simple, Scripture-rooted, fervent prayer. James calls us to it. Elijah modeled it. Will we step into it?
In a world that craves healing and hope, James reminds us that prayer isn’t passive—it’s powerful. This message explores how prayer connects us to God, brings purpose to pain, and holistic healing to broken people.
After warning against the peril of wasting your life on the pursuit of temporal things, this week James teaches us how to establish our hearts for the coming of the Lord.
In this text, James brings us face to face with the peril of living for temporal things in a way that points us to Jesus and compels us to live a life that counts.
As we conclude James 4, we learn to cultivate a daily walk with Jesus that is marked by trusting Him.
As we continue through James 4, we discover that God cares deeply about the way we treat other people. Not only are we called to love God, but we are called to reflect His love toward others.
Many feel distant from God, uncertain if they are worthy or welcome in His presence. But James 4:4-10 reminds us that His grace is greater than our past and invites us to draw near to Him in Christ!
What might be available to you, your family, and your church—if only you asked? In this passage James teaches us not only to pray, but to redirect the ultimate goals and desires of our lives towards God.
What is wisdom? How do we get it? In this text we unpack the answers to these questions and learn that a life lived in the wisdom of God is a thing of beauty.
James teaches us how to think rightly about faith and calls us to live in a way that displays the transformation of our lives and character.
Mercy triumphs over judgment! Discover how the glory of Christ compels us to reflect His impartial love.
In this family friendly Christmas Eve gathering, we discover the greatest gift of all and the true meaning of Christmas.
In a time of chaos and despair, Isaiah proclaims the coming of a King who brings peace, light, and everlasting joy. This holiday season, let's reflect on the glorious character of our Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace.
In this message we discover the greatness of the Word of God as it provides both the structure and the help we need to live life well.
In this weeks text, James teaches how temptation works and points us to the surpassing beauty of the Father of Lights.
Rich or poor, we all face trials. This week we'll see how James teaches us to interpret life's challenges with humility, wisdom and faith in God's eternal promises.
In this text, James reveals the two essentials we need to navigate every trial. Don’t miss this encouraging and practical word for whatever challenges you’re facing.
Jesus' little brother wrote a letter to the church imparting wisdom from above. In this opening passage, James teaches us what to do when facing the various trials life brings.
Ruth’s story points beyond itself to Jesus, showing how God redeems individuals, families, and ultimately all of creation.
Following Jesus involves a radical reorientation of the heart, as seen in Ruth’s inspiring journey.
This week, we will explore God’s heart for the home, the characteristics of a godly woman, and the unfolding love story between Ruth and Boaz.
Through Ruth and Boaz, we discover how God’s hand directs life’s events with perfect timing and care.
As we begin one of the greatest love stories ever told, we discover the way God can turn sorrowful tragedies into surprising triumphs!
Can we trust the Lord? This is a question life often demands the believer to answer. Consider this question with us in the final chapter of the book of Daniel.
Discover the way history fulfills the remarkably detailed prophecies in Daniel eleven and how we can apply this section practically to our lives.
Daniel 10 unveils the reality of spiritual warfare, with angelic and demonic forces at work. But fear not—God hears, helps, and strengthens His people!
This week's passage gives us a great confirmation regarding Jesus Christ, a great conversation regarding Bible prophecy, and a great expectation regarding our eternal home in heaven.
Seeing God’s holiness reveals our own need for grace. This week, we unpack Daniel 9:1-19 —Daniel’s prayer of confession and hope in God’s mercy!
This week we look at how the rise and fall of Antiochus Epiphanes fulfilled the vision God gave Daniel. Study with us and discover that in Christ, we are a part of something bigger than ourselves.
Discover how the precision of biblical prophecy underscores the trustworthiness of God's Word and celebrate the greatness of Jesus Christ.
The kingdoms of this world will pass away, but the reign of Christ is eternal. Explore the rise of the Antichrist, the triumph of Jesus Christ and the powerful vision of Daniel chapter 7.
What has your heart? In this sermon, we dive into Daniel’s vision, the promise of Christ’s eternal kingdom and the call to give your heart fully to the One who will make all things new.
Study this classic story with us and consider the way it teaches lessons of humility and hope.
Like Daniel, we live in a time of political chaos and spiritual rebellion. Study this great story with us as we make application for today.
Study Nebuchadnezzar's story with us to consider the essence of pride and the reality that only God is great!
Join us as we journey through Daniel 2 and discover how the rise and fall of empires ultimately point to Jesus and His eternal Kingdom.
Find hope and courage in the midst of today’s Babylonian-like culture through the insights of Daniel 1.
Many have called Nahum the sequel to the book of Jonah. God is love; Study with us as we consider the way love ultimately responds to evil when the time is right.
There is a sense in which the Gospel of Jesus Christ can be scandalous. Contrast Jonah's anger with God's compassion, and reflect on what it reveals about our own hearts.
The powerful story of Jonah chapter three teaches us how God's amazing grace can save the worst of us.
From the belly of the great big fish, Jonah cries out to God in prayer. Study with us as we consider the way this prodigal prophet discovers who he is, remembers who God is, and rejoices where he is.
In this passage Jonah rebels and flees from the presence of God. We consider the widespread consequences of his disobedience, and the wonderful redemptive work of God in Christ.
What do we do in times of trails and doubt? In this text we discover God is ready & willing to provide us with wisdom to calculate joy, cry out to God, and claim our crowns.
This week we consider the restoration of Peter and conclude our study through the Gospel of John.
Study with us as we consider the first part of John's epilogue and the way Peter responds to the Holy!
In this text our risen Lord appears to His followers. As we consider this story we discover Jesus is a way making redeemer, a wounded healer, and a life giving Savior!
In this message we consider the way godly relationships are formed and sustained at the foot of the cross. Then we consider how Jesus accomplished everything necessary for us to be saved by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone!
We serve a God who loves, seeks and saves the lost. As we look again upon Christ and Him crucified, may God give us grace to love people like He does!
The message of the cross is offensive to many. But we are not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes.
Because of the work of Jesus Christ, we can be made whole, receive the blessing, and walk in the newness of life! Listen in as we continue verse by verse through the gospel of John.
In this study we explore the timeless dilemma faced by humanity: the choice between Jesus and Barabbas. Individuals often reject Jesus for the allure of worldly morality and temporal gain. What will you choose?
What do we do when things get dark and spinny? Learn from Jesus as we continue through the gospel of John.
This week we make three observations about Jesus with a view towards living into the vision and mission He has given Northwest Church.
John 17 is one of the most powerful passages in all of Scripture. In it, we are able to listen in as Jesus pours out His heart to the Father in the final hours of His life.
John 17 is one of the most powerful passages in all of Scripture. In it, we are able to listen in as Jesus pours out His heart to the Father in the final hours of His life.
In the conclusion of His last teaching before the cross, Jesus speaks words of faith, hope and love, sprinkled with joy! Study with us as we consider this text and the true meaning of Christian joy.
How does the Holy Spirit minister to the lost? How are we to do so? Join us in John 16 as Jesus teaches us about seeking and saving the lost.
Why did the Father send His only begotten Son into the world? As we consider this question, we uncover good news of great joy! The good news of Christmas.
When a person abides in Christ, these things are inevitable. Join us as we continue verse by verse through the gospel of John!
In Christ there is hope and peace for troubled hearts. Study with us as we conclude the fourteenth chapter of John.
This week we consider the hope of heaven, the essence of heaven and the only way to enter in to heaven.
In today's text, Jesus brings a new command. Listen along as we continue verse by verse through the gospel of John.
In the third and final part of this series, we discuss Bible prophecy and the role we are called to play as followers of Jesus in this day and age.
In light of all that is happening in Israel, we are looking to the Scriptures to gain an understanding of the Middle East and the times we are living in.
In light of all that is happening in Israel, this week we look to the Scriptures to gain an understanding of the Middle East and the times we are living in.
John introduces a new kind of King, whose death is His glory and whose Kingdom is eternal.
This week we uncover three powerful truths to hold onto in times of trouble: God's unwavering faithfulness, His sovereign control over all circumstances, and His intrinsic goodness. Join us in discovering how these truths can anchor us in the midst of life's storms.
In todays text, John takes us to a dinner party thrown in honor of Jesus. While there, we see an examples of servanthood, witness and worship. Learn from these examples and engage fully in what God is doing in this generation.
Stephen Joffer guest teaches and leads us through one of the most classic passages in the book of Isaiah.
Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead. In doing so, he gives us a narrative preview of the ultimate sign to come and lessons about how he walks with us through life and its difficulties.
In John 11, three of Jesus' closest friends walk through difficult times and devastating loss. As we consider this story we'll see how Jesus walks with them and us through life and its difficulties.
In todays study we finish John chapter 10 and consider a pitfall to avoid, a path to enjoy and a response to employ.
We serve a God who cares for His people. In this passage, James teaches us how to navigate life in a way that brings healing and wholeness in good times and bad.
In this study we uncover five key observations about the Good Shepherd and how they apply to our lives today.
This week, we study the parable of the prodigal son. Though familiar, the words of Jesus in this passage powerfully transform the way we think about approaching God and life in a beautiful display of the gospel.
This week we finish John 9 and consider four different responses to Jesus. This story conveys truth about salvation, how will you respond?
How do we handle the problem of evil? What is the purpose of sabbath rest? Consider these things with us while taking in the story of Jesus and a man born blind.
The Christian life is not about how you start... it's how you finish. Continue with us verse by verse through the Gospel of John!
In today's study we consider what it means when Jesus says "I am the light of the world"!
Was John 7:53-8:11 included in the gospel of John when it was originally written? How is salvation made possible for sinful people like the woman caught in adultery? How can God save sinful people like you and me? Consider these things with us as we continue our study through the gospel of John.
In John 7, Jesus extends a powerful invitation to anyone who thirsts for more. The same invitation extends to us today!
Life demands making judgment calls, but christians are often labeled as self-righteous, judgmental people. How do we navigate this in a way that is pleasing to God and fruitful with people? Consider these things with us as we continue through the gospel of John.
In today's text, Jesus models for us what it looks like to faithfully follow God's lead.
In the remainder of John chapter 6, many turn back and no longer follow Jesus. The same thing happens today and often for the same kinds of reasons. Study with us and consider what those reasons are and how true disciples respond another way.
Join us in John 6 and consider what it would look like to live in a way that truly reflects what we say we believe.
How did Jesus navigate a lack of needed resources and a life-threatening storm? Today in the Gospel of John we see Jesus feed five thousand men, walk upon the sea, and prove Himself faithful to you and me.
When Jesus heals a man on the sabbath, the Jews want to kill Him. John records His response and helps us to see Jesus clearly and follow Him intentionally.
In today's passage the people look to the wrong water, trust in the wrong wisdom and persist in the wrong direction. As we consider their story, we are encouraged to look unto Jesus, trust His word, & follow His lead.
In this message we consider what it means to love one another in a Christlike, Biblical way.
The christian life is about learning to trust that what God says is true. Unpack this idea with us as we continue verse by verse through the gospel of John.
As we conclude the story of Jesus and the woman at the well, we learn about the heart of God toward us and how we can reflect His love in the world we live in.
A Samaritan woman encounters Jesus at Jacobs well. As she does we discover Jesus cares about timing, breaks down barriers, offers living water and calls for true worship. Join us as we continue verse by verse through the gospel of John.
When a human is born again, what happens next? In the second half of John 3 we consider 3 marks of the new birth.
This week we come to one of the most famous verses in all of Scripture. Join us as we study John 3:16 and the greater context surrounding it.
Today we study the temple cleansing and consider the overall message of John chapter 2. If you feel distant from God, this message is for you!
Jesus miraculously turned water into wine. But why? Study with us and discover how meaningful this story truly is.
In this passage Jesus begins to assemble a team that will one day lead the church and impact the entire world! What kind of people did He choose to undertake so great a mission? Today we consider 4 characteristics of the people God picks.
Christianity is often described as a relationship. But what does a relationship with Jesus look like?
The Old Testament promise of the Messiah included prophecies about His forerunner. In this study we look at the ministry of John the Baptist, who prepared the way for Jesus as a voice crying out in the wilderness.
This week we study the prologue to the Gospel of John. In this beautiful passage we discover the life, light, and deity of Jesus Christ.
The Christmas season is upon us! When Jesus is King in our lives, we truly have a reason to celebrate. Join us this week as we study the words of Isaiah the prophet.
2 Timothy is the last of Pauls epistles. In this passage we catch a glimpse of the mindset he had at the end of his life and it is a wonderful example for you and me today.
In todays text, Paul encourages Timothy to fulfill his ministry. As we work through the passage, we uncover the key to fulfilling the ministry God has set before us.
Discipleship is vital in the life of the church. Look with us at the relationship of Paul and Timothy, and learn to be a disciple of Jesus who makes more disciples of Jesus.
Perhaps now more than ever (at least in my lifetime) people are wondering about the end of the world. In the wake of 2020 let's tackle the question, "Are we living in the last days"?
Meaningful relationship with God depends on correct knowledge of Him. If we want to love & glorify God, we must pursue the truth of who God is as He presents Himself in scripture.
Not only is Timothy called to be courageous, he is called to be kind. In this message we look to Jesus as an example and think through what it means to serve God according to His Word.
When people turn from sin to pursue the kingdom and righteousness of Jesus together, christianity comes to life! Listen in as we continue our study through 2 Timothy.
The way we use our words matters. Today's text deals with the way we use them and specifically, the way we handle the Word of God.
Today we unpack the key to understanding, the importance of keeping the main thing the main thing and a trustworthy, life giving song.
2 Timothy is all about preserving the gospel and proclaiming the gospel no matter what the cost. What then is the gospel?
We are called to burn hot and shine bright for the kingdom and glory of God. But what does that look like for us as a new local church?
What does it mean to serve God with a clear conscience? What do we make of all the "moral failures" we see in christianity today? What does it take to be faithful to the very end? These are the questions we wrestle with in todays study.
In our final study in the book of Ephesians, we discover that living in response to the gospel means living a life of prayer.
In this message, we consider the Old Testament background to the armor of God and the way Paul applies it to the church.
Gospel living is wartime living. In todays text we are encouraged to put on the full armor of God and educated about our enemy.
In Ephesians 6, God has a specific word for slaves and masters of slaves. This week we consider what God says and what it means for us as followers of Jesus today.
This week we see what it looks like to live out the gospel in the context of the home. Join us in Ephesians 6 as we consider the word of the Lord to children and their parents.
Picking up where we left off last week, we continue unpacking what love and marriage look like according to God's design.
What does it look like to live out the gospel in the context of marriage? As we continue through Ephesians 5 we come to one of the most significant places the Bible speaks to marriage and unpack the answer to that question.
Living out the gospel includes wisdom, discernment, and the filling of the Holy Spirit. This week we consider these things as we continue verse by verse through the book of Ephesians.
As children of God, we are called to walk in love. But what does that mean? Listen in as we approach this question through the lens of the scriptures.
Gospel living looks like Jesus. In Him, we discover a new and better way of being human.
Jesus calls His people into unity and maturity. Study Ephesians with us as we see that these things are rooted and grounded in truth, love, and ultimately Christlikeness.
God has gifted the church with gifted people. Listen along as we tease this out further and consider what God can do through you!
Not only has God given His people saving grace, He's gifted us with serving grace. Join us as we discover that living into the Gospel looks like all of God’s kids receiving His grace and doing their part!
In the life of a human being, worry and conflict are inevitable. In todays message we consider what it means to live out the gospel in the face of these realities.
Mother's Day, 2022 was one for the books! We planned on meeting outside but when the weather took a turn for the worse, we made a real-time decision to move indoors. A teacher from the school we meet at happened to be in attendance and opened up her classroom for our use. So we piled in, kids and all and recorded this message on an iPhone. Listen in as we consider Jesus' mother Mary as an example of what it means live in a manner worthy of the calling we've received in Christ!
This week we study Paul's second prayer in the book of Ephesians. Listen along as he prays that the Father enable us to live into the gospel and tap into all of the riches available to us in Christ!
In our final prelaunch gathering we look at the triumphal entry in Matthew 21. We see the faithfulness of Jesus, the fickleness of the crowds, and what He desires of us as we step into this new season as a church!
We tend to define ourselves by the different groups we identify with. By politics, gender, race or creed and consequently, we are living in a time of radical division. Yet Jesus calls us to unity! Study with us as we unpack these things further.
Ephesians two helps us to see the condition we were in before being saved. As a result, the greatness of God's grace leaps off of the page like never before!
When we behold the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ, it's transformative and lasting! In this passage, Paul prays that we might grow in the knowledge of God and we discover the key to a faith that doesn't fade away.
God is a community of love infinitely high above you, eternally proceeding you and welcoming you in! Listen along as we begin a verse by verse study through the book of Ephesians.