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Happy Monday, NU! We're so glad that you continue with us in this series in Luke & Acts. Today Cole Glossinger starts us into the book of Acts! We hope you learn and are encouraged by today's message.
Cole is a third year intercultural studies major from Denver, Colorado. He a huge passion for cooking and preparing food; hopes to one day combine passion for food with missions work
Dr. Kari Brodin opens our new Friday series titled "Stories from the Bible". This week we hear from "Eve" who re-tells the story of her and Adam from the beginning of Genesis.
Emma Rooker finishes the book of Luke in our series!
Emma is from Bend, Oregon! She is majoring in Pastoral Ministries with an emphasis in Church Leadership. Emma has a heart for the fatherless and is passionate about inviting people deeper into the company of Jesus. In the future, she hopes to wield her words, both spoken and written to lead and pastor her own generation, and the generations that will come after her.
Our fourth Senior Speaker is Rikki Vargas, who is representing the College of Business.
Natalie Mwangi is our third senior speaker! She will be graduating and representing the Buntain College of Nursing!
Our first Senior Speaker represents the College of Education! Dina Moate speaks on her own experience in the CoE, NU, and what God has been doing in her own life!
Aaron Dimos covers the topic of the crucifixion of Jesus in the book of Luke.
Aaron is a pastoral ministry major studying to get masters in Bible Art and Theology. He was raised in Missouri but has quickly fallen in love with Seattle. Aaron hopes to have some sort of ministry in the heart of Seattle.
Happy week before Spring Break, NU! We're glad you've joined us again for Chapel! This week we hear from Cassandra Phillips as she speaks from the book of Luke! Cassandra is a junior Pastoral Ministries major. She was born in Singapore and grew up in Ghana, West Africa as a missionary’s kid. Cassandra serves on the pastoral team at ICC in Renton and is passionate about building Kingdom culture She also loves drinking bubble tea with her husband and three kids.
This Friday, we're joined by the wellness center for a second time this semester! We'll be talking about balancing your health! Amy Reuter, D'Anthony Smith, and Julia Fitts lead us today! We hope you're encouraged!
This Monday we hear from Marco Estrada! He shares from the book of Acts!
Marco Estrada is a Senior Pastoral Ministries Major with a minor in Business Administration. He is from Federal Way, Washington Marco has always been passionate about serving in youth ministry. After graduation, he wants to pursue becoming a youth pastor, and start his own barbershop business.
Happy Friday, NU! We're glad to have you again for our Friday Series: "EMOTIONALLY HEALTHY SPIRITUALITY"! This week we hear from our friend Sandy Smith from Cedar Park! We're glad to hear her share the Word with us!
Happy Snow Day, NU! We continue our Friday series, with the wellness center aiding us with mental health! We want to be able to give ourselves time to address our mental health and how that is intertwined with our spirituality. We love you, NU!
We are in an interesting time, filled with emotions. We need prayer right now, more than anything. Dr. Phil Rasmussen runs us through the idea of Prayer in the Spirit. Join us as we learn another way to pray well.
Emily is a Senior Biblical Literature major from Windsor, CA. She transferred to NU in 2019 and studied remotely this past semester to continue serving on the worship team, and work with the youth and college ministries at New Life Church in her hometown. After graduating, she hopes to continue pursuing ministry in worship, writing, and mission.
Our Stories is the time where we get to learn more about our community through the eyes of our peers. We want to be able to understand and love our friends well.
Come on somebody! Our favorite call and response man, Dr. Clint Bryan, continues our series on Prayer. He speaks from his many years of wisdom and studies. His message is filled with a lot of great moments, you'll want to take notes on this one!
What does it look like when our community is healthy? How can we achieve a community that not only looks, but is spiritually, mentally, and emotionally healthy. Our student development team, Larissa Lily, Blake Small, Taylor Ransome, and Patrick McLeland, lead us in a conversation about healthy community.
James was born and raised in Washington State. He has a younger sister named Hannah and an older brother named Roland. He is a senior at NU majoring in Pastoral Ministries, and have a huge passion for youth ministry. He likes to play spikeball, take the truck out on the trails, and hang out at coffee shops.
Our emotional, spiritual, and mental healthiness is at an all time high right now. With the amount of noise that is going on in the world, we're in need of direction.
This week, Associate Pastor Megan Netherton talks to us about how we can diagnose the problems in our own lives. We need to be able to understand what we're experiencing to better seek help.
We're continuing our Prayer series this week! Our friend from New Life Renton, Jana Jones, joins us to teach us more on how to listen to God in prayer! Join us as we go through this series!
What does it mean to Live Peculiarly? Our peer, Seairra Ament, dives into the book of Luke and the journey of John the Baptist. Let's discover more about how we can live for Christ well!
Born in San Diego, Seairra Ament, spent her teen years in Vegas and graduated from Anacortes high school. She is currently a junior who is planning to graduate with a degree in Pastoral Ministries and a minor in pastoral care and counseling. Seairra serves as the Youth Director at Timberlake Duvall and has a passion to invest in the next generation.
Associate Pastor, Micah Lorenz opens our new Friday Chapel series! He explores the passage Matthew 11:28-30. We hope that you find this message encouraging and helpful!
President Castleberry opens our first Wednesday series of the semester with "Why Pray?". For this segment of the semester we're going to be dissecting what prayer is, why we pray, and how to pray. We hope that you get some encouragement from this series.
Today we honor the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We have invited NU's own Black Student Fellowship to help shed some light on the legacy, history, and mission involved with the man we honor. We hope you take time today to hear their hearts.
Today we hear from our Campus Min Staff! We want to highlight what is going on this semester for Chapels, and let you know more about different ways you can get involved with us!
Happy beginning of the semester, NU! We're so glad to be back together again! On Mondays this semsester, we're going to be diving into the Gospel of Luke and Acts! We'll hear from our peers in the pulpit, as we journey to have a deeper relationship with God.
Arianna Thomas is an Intercultural Studies major from Springfield, Missouri. She interns at a nonprofit that helps build community between Christians and Muslims, is involved with kids ministry at Eastridge Church, and serves the houseless with Reach ministries. Arianna is the leader of Lighthouse and helps lead the Society of Women in Ministry. After college, she aims to pursue her Masters in Teaching and later become an Assemblies of God missionary to the region of Eurasia as she plants churches and teaches English
We're closing in on the end of the semester! Today we hear our last Friday chapel message! Dr. Phil Rasmussen gives us a closer look in the "Where" in Christmas. We hope you're encouraged by today's message.
Today we're joined by our friend Aimee Ingabire, as she shares her testimony with us. We pray that you are encouraged by her message today!
The end is in sight NU! Today we are encoruaged by another student speaker! We hope that you are able to hear the word well today!
Lindsay is a junior Pastoral Ministries major. She has a passion for studying the Bible and wants to work in women’s ministry to develop female leaders who know the Word of God. She loves all things chai tea and sweaters, and has an inner grandma that loves to knit and crochet.
One more Friday chapel left NU! Today we're joined once again by President Castleberry. He speaks to us today about his family's Christmas traditions, but also how you can escape the tradition of having a hard time during the holidays.
We are nearing the end of the semester, NU! We've got this! We hear from on of our own Theology profs today, Dr. Oliverio!
Dr. Oliverio is in his first year as associate professor of public theology at Northwest, where he teaches faith integration courses in NU's graduate programs. He writes theology and is co-editor of the academic journal Pneuma, which is an interdisciplinary journal that studies what's happening in Pentecostal Christianity all over the world. He and his wife, Rachel, live in the duplexes with their sons Nick (15) and Josh (who turns 13 on December 10).
As we near the end of our series, we are encouraged by another student speaker Jonathan Knighton. He is a College of Ministry senior about to graduate in December with a degree in Church and Ministry Leadership He's also passionate about the Word of God, Truth, and seeing the church outwork its mission. Jonathan co-leads the young adult ministry at his church in Snohomish, WA.
One of the many gifts of the Holy Spirit is faithfulness, and we need to understand it. Join us as we dive deeper into the word of understanding the Spirit. Zack Cash is the district youth director for the Northwest Ministry Network, and a dear friend to NU.
One of the biggest aspects of the Holy Spirit is the gifts that we're equipped with. Today President Castleberry dives into the word about how we are able to use those gifts. Join us in the third installment for the Holy Spirit.
There's a difference between knowing of someone and knowing them. Join us this week to dive into the ideas presented in 2 Peter 1:1-11. In our community we want to become better doers of the word. This week's message helps us accomplish that.
Daniel is a senior pastoral ministries major, focus in youth ministries. He is from Everett, Washington. One of his long term goals is to be a youth pastor.
We continue our Holy Spirit series with learning how to walk in the Spirit. Dr. Rowlanda Cawthon speaks for us this week, and brings a fire word. Being in the Spirit is an active process and we need to learn how to achieve that. Join us as we dive back into the word.
Good to see you NU! We're starting a new series this week. We want to understand more of what the bible has to says about God's Holy Spirit. Today we hear from Micah Lorenz about the Holy Spirit's presence.
We've made it to week 11! We kick off this week with NU Alum Emilie Baca speaking on 1st Peter 5. How we need to cast off our anxieties and fears onto the Lord.
Emilie Baca is an alum of NU who graduated with her Bachelor of Arts in Intercultural Studies and Pastoral Ministry, as well as her Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership. She is an ordained by the Assemblies of God, she now serves at New Life Church in Renton WA as their Renton Women’s Director, Young Adult Pastor, and First Impressions Coordinator. Emilie has a passion to disciple the next generation and to lead people in a growing relationship with Christ.
Join us as Dr. Ziefle explores the ideas in the Gospel of Matthew. We are called to be christ-like in everything we do. Especially during this hard season, we need to be striving to be like Christ.
Sarah Garat is a sophomore nursing student minoring in Intercultural Studies. Her goal is to eventually serve as a missionary and nurse, particularly in Cambodia with a focus on rural healthcare and church planting. She is currently serving as the Student Mission Coordinator for Campus Ministries. Sarah has a passion for seeing this generation awakened and equipped to carry the love of God to every nation.
This point of the semester, it is a hard to wait on the Lord for anything. We want and need for revival in our community. Especially during the current year with climate of everything, our friend Jonathan Rivera, helps us get excited about waiting for revival.
If it has been said once, it has been said many times. We are living in stressful times as Christians and members of this community here at NU. Dr. Rassmussen brings us through Matthew 24 to explore the idea of resting while God is at work. We are called to relax and rest in Christ, but how can we do that well? Let's find out together...
If we do not practice a certain skill, we get complacent and lose that ability. We need to be able to stay on track with our relationship with God. Join us as we dive back into 1st Peter and strive to be more like Christ.
Joshua (Shua) Botsford is a Pastoral Ministries major with a minor in Business Administration. This is his third year at NU from Portland, Oregon. His goal is to serve in ministry and eventually become a head pastor while also investing time in global ministry. He is currently serving as the RA of Building B in the apartments. Shua is passionate about sports, music, and people, while also hoping to help those around him grow.
Doing ministry for and about Jesus is the easy part. Anyone can follow and do things for a cause. When we do ministry WITH Jesus, we follow what he calls us to be. Friend of Northwest University and Northwest Ministry Network superintendent, Don Ross, gives us the word from Acts 19 on how we can do ministry WITH Jesus.
Christians are called to be part of a higher citizenship, something set-apart and holy. President Castleberry dives into Philippians 3 to discuss how we are citizens. Not only of the countries we reside in, but in the greater spiritual community that we are in.
We are called to act like Jesus, but sometimes we do not understand that we will then be treated like Christ. Hannah Castano takes us into the latter part of 1st Peter 3 to explore the idea of "Revering Christ"...
Hannah Castano is a third year ministry major from Phoenix, Arizona. She has a focus in studying Pastoral Ministry in Youth and Family. Her dream is to become a youth pastor and then eventually even work with the young adult community.
With the amount of injustice in our world right now, how can we really follow Jesus? Is there hope for our communities right now? Our friend, Shaddye Melu, joins us today to unpack the idea and finish our series on Jesus & Justice. He speaks from 2 Corinthians 2 and John 4. Join us in listening how we can follow the lead of Jesus this week.....
We understand that justice is something that everyone deserves as a human right. Dr. James Croone, an adjunct professor here at NU, takes us into the bible to understand more of what it has to say in Acts 6 & Micah 6. The big question for this week is: What does it look like to do justice?
Welcome week seven, NU! Going further into 1st Peter, we explore the idea of "Love in Unity", and how we can feel equipped by Jesus to heed the call of unity..
Joseph Gomez De La Mora is a third-year junior working toward a business marketing major. Raised in the heat of the Southern California sun, he has passion for worship and working in the mission field.
Politics is currently a hot button topic in our country, our city, and our community. We as believers have multiple different avenues that we can go down to follow political ideologies, leaders, and parties. We, as christians, are called to follow Jesus and not be of this world with Him.
We gathered a few members from our community in NU to have a "Question and Response" chapel. We had questions sent in from the community through the last two weeks. The responses from our panel have years upon years of experience. We hope that you find this Q & R helpful.
We all understand that this political season is a difficult one to navigate. Christians are called to be above the noise, and not quarrel. This week we have Justin Giboney with us all the way from Atlanta, Georgia. He speaks on the topic of Jesus and Politics and how we should navigate it as God's people.
We as Christian's are called to submit to human authority "For the Lord’s sake" in 1 Peter 2. Today we explore how our submission is worship....
Matthew Schaefer is from Bothell, Washington. He is majoring in Pastoral Ministries and he loves Jesus and people!
As a community of Christians, we need to understand our faith and salvation is not only for our personal lives, but for the lives of others. Our friend, Manny Arango speaks from North Carolina to us here in Kirkland!
Shame is a powerful tool that the enemy uses, today we want you to be be able to hear the word that we have for you. Megan Netherton works in our campus ministries office as the ministries assistant and is a caring minister of the word.
Our third student speaker is Bella Najarro! Bella is a senior ministry major from Olympia WA. She wants to work with high school students or eventually with college students in ministry.
Fear is a powerful motivator, and we must learn to look past it! Pastor Phil Rasmussen speaks from Mark 5 this Friday. He gives us a message of how God is aware of our situation & is actively seeking us out...
In the current times, sometimes it feels as if God isn't here in the mess on Earth. President Castleberry explores 1 Timothy 6:6-16 to ask the question "Where is God in the mess?"
For Mondays this semester, we will be hearing from student speakers. They will be exploring the books of 1 & 2 Peter.
Arianna Thomas is a junior majoring in Intercultural Studies from Springfield, Missouri. She aims to pursue her Masters in Teaching and become an Assemblies of God missionary to the region of Eurasia, planting churches, teaching English, and producing anthropological and theological writing.
In his final sermon as pastor of our community, Christian Dawson speaks on a few stories and shows a painting from an alumnus. He ends his time here with an emotional message and a declarative prayer over our community.
We wish Christian well in Portland, Oregon at Bridgetown Church. We pray that he will be used in ways to revive the city, show the light of God, and love his new community well. Along with all of the Blue Star donuts he'll consume.
In his final chapel as Campus Pastor, Christian Dawson is encouraged by members inside and outside of our community.
In his final sermon as pastor of our community, Christian Dawson speaks on a few stories and shows a painting from an alumnus. He ends his time here with an emotional message and a declarative prayer over our community.
We wish Christian well in Portland, Oregon at Bridgetown Church. We pray that he will be used in ways to revive the city, show the light of God, and love his new community well. Along with all of the Blue Star donuts he'll consume.
Emilie McCormack is a passionate follower of Jesus who is an alumnus of NU. She and her husband, Brian, helped plant Reach Church in Kirkland, Washington. She speaks from different moments in the Gospels and becoming like Jesus by learning to balance both truth and love.
For Mondays this semester, we will be hearing from students. They will be exploring the books of 1 & 2 Peter.
Danny Lopez is a 3rd year Pastoral Ministries major here at Northwest. He is originally from Santa Cruz, California. Danny is a first generation student who is called to church plant in Portland, Oregon to provide opportunities for people who are homeless and jobless in the city.
Pastor Christian Dawson & Pastor Phil Rasmussen have a question and response chapel hosted by Niharika Phambota. Both chapels are included in this video.
Pastor Christian Dawson starts the year off strong with a redemptive word for our campus! He gives insight to parts of Jesus' and Peter's journey in John chapters 18 & 21.
On Thursday June 4 Pastor Christian Dawson did an Instagram live with artist and NU Alumni Peabod. Christian shared on some of his own experiences of racism in America as well as his take on a Biblical approach to work toward a better world
On Wednesday June 3 Pastor Christian Dawson did a short interview with John Mark Comer from Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon. In this interview Christian shared some of his emotions about how he is feeling with what is going on in America and gave an encouragement on how to pray during this time
On Wednesday June 3 Pastor Christian Dawson did an interview on understanding racism with a few youth pastors from Highlands Community Church in Renton Washington
Pastor Christian reads the story of Joseph from a Children's Bible. Also referring to Gen 50.
Pastor Christian Dawson & Dr. Sarah Drivdahl have conversation about Jesus' and the bible's perspective of Anxiety.
Pastor Christian Dawson talks about when prayers go unanswered. A suggested read is Peter Grieg's "God on Mute"
A panel of highly regarded members of campus: Christian Dawson, Rick Engstrom, Sarah Jobson, and Rowlanda Cawthon, speaks on the topic of Jesus & Sexuality. Students sent in questions, the panel took them and answered them to the best of their own ability.
A panel of highly regarded members of campus: Christian Dawson, Rick Engstrom, Sarah Jobson, and Rowlanda Cawthon, speaks on the topic of Jesus & Sexuality. Students sent in questions, the panel took them and answered them to the best of their own ability.
Chrystal Helmcke speaks from Mark 2, about the paralyzed man being lowered from the roof.
Pastor Christian Dawson & Ilona Trofimovich speak on the topic of diversity of all kinds in our everyday lives.
Pastor Christian Dawson and Dr. Rick Engstrom speak on Jesus & Culture to open our Jesus & series.
Megan Netherton wraps up this year's series by recalling the past speakers and finishing the creed.
Pastor Christian Dawson reads an excerpt from Timothy Keller's "Hidden Christmas".
Merry Christmas from Northwest University Podcast!
President Castleberry speaks on Revelation 13.1-18 and the appearance of the Antichrist.
Pastor Christian Dawson speaks on the Mark of the Beast and what Revelation has to say about it.
Nathan Finochio speaks at our second Revive of the year about keeping on your spiritual engagement with God or "taking your pills"
Jared Mckinney speaks on his current walk with the Lord through his journey in a cancer diagnosis.
Ilona Trofimovich speaks on Revelation chapter 5 and christian endurance in our culture moment.
Isabel Kenney is the 2019 Student Speaker for the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Christina Gilbreth speaks on embracing the present and empowering the future at our first women's conference, Celebrate Conference.
Dr. Joshua Zeifle teaches on the Fruit of the Spirit from Galatians Galatians 5.16-18; 22-25.
Banning Liebscher speaks at our last Revive of the 2018-2019 school year.
REVIVE is a one night gathering where young adults come together to hear from, encounter, and respond to God. REVIVE happens all throughout the year and will feature speakers, pastors, and worship leaders from around the country
President Castleberry speaks on Deuteronomy 7.6-9 & 1 Peter 2.9-12 as he opens our Deuteronomy series.
Pastor Christian shares on Luke 11 and Matthew 6.
“Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when He finished, one of His disciples said to Him, ‘Lord teach us to pray’” (Luke 11). There are many ways to pray. We can pray our own words, pray God’s words, pray our sins, or even pray our sadness. Jesus taught that the Father is aware and attentive to His people at all times. Responding to the Father’s awareness and attention in every moment and phase of life is what Jesus called prayer
Pastor Christian shares on Philippians 3. Our Monday Series this semester is called "Liturgical Rhythms". Our goal with this gathering is to have a quiet start to the week by following the liturgy of the early church.
Pastor Christian Dawson sits down with two members of the College of Ministry, Dean Joshua Ziefle and Dr. Jack Wisemore, to talk about politics. They sit down and reflect on questions including: Should Christians be republican or democrat? Should Christians care about politics? How should pastors and leaders engage in the conversation?
Pastor Christian Dawson and Dr. Joshua Ziefle, the Dean of the College of Ministry, sit down and talk about the Bible. They reflect on questions including: What is the Bible? Why should we read it? How do we start to read it?
Matthew 7.24-29. Bethany Geringer finishes our "Sermon on the Mount" series in Matthew 7.24-29. Jesus ends His great sermon with a warning that followers today should consider. He rejects the notion that He is ultimately a teacher calling His students to hear and learn. Jesus takes the position as the final figure of authority saying that His followers must put His teachings into practice.
Being a follower of Jesus means becoming like Jesus and doing what He did, and this requires teaching. So, one day Jesus sat down on a mountain side, opened His mouth, and taught His followers what it means to be a part of God’s people. Jesus’ sermon on that mount taught more than bad behaviors that need change but a radical, new way of living, a new way to be human.
Matthew 7.13-23. Eric Valdez, a student, continues our "Sermon on the Mount" series. Jesus teaches that there are two ways to live and only two ways.
Being a follower of Jesus means becoming like Jesus and doing what He did, and this requires teaching. So, one day Jesus sat down on a mountain side, opened His mouth, and taught His followers what it means to be a part of God’s people. Jesus’ sermon on that mount taught more than bad behaviors that need change but a radical, new way of living, a new way to be human.
Cheryl Foos, a student here at Northwest, speaks on the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats from Matthew 25:31-46.
Matthew 7.1-5. Bradley Kerswell speaks on seeing clearly and judging well from Matthew 7.1-5 Jesus teaches His followers to not judge. The issue Jesus seems to have with judgement is hypocrisy. The tendency for people is to not see their own faults clearly all while pointing out the faults in others. Jesus instead calls His followers to take the position of humility, getting help to remove issues in their own life so that they can better help their brothers and sisters. This is a whole new way to be human.
Being a follower of Jesus means becoming like Jesus and doing what He did, and this requires teaching. So, one day Jesus sat down on a mountain side, opened His mouth, and taught His followers what it means to be a part of God’s people. Jesus’ sermon on that mount taught more than bad behaviors that need change but a radical, new way of living, a new way to be human.
Matthew 6.25-34. Emily Perron speaks on Anxiety & God's Care from "Matthew 6.25-34" Jesus teaches His followers to not be anxious. His solution to anxiety is unlike any other out there. He does not tell His followers to attempt to calm themselves down or to talk themselves up. Instead, Jesus says to consider God͛s character, love, and care. This is a whole new way to be human. Being a follower of Jesus means becoming like Jesus and doing what He did, and this requires teaching. So, one day Jesus sat down on a mountain side, opened His mouth, and taught His followers what it means to be a part of God’s people. Jesus’ sermon on that mount taught more than bad behaviors that need change but a radical, new way of living, a new way to be human.
Matthew 6.19-24. Clint Bryan continues our "Sermon on the Mount" series in Matthew 6.19-24 Jesus teaches that there is a connection between a person͛s heart, a person͛s eye, a person͛s treasure, and a person͛s master.
Being a follower of Jesus means becoming like Jesus and doing what He did, and this requires teaching. So, one day Jesus sat down on a mountain side, opened His mouth, and taught His followers what it means to be a part of God’s people. Jesus’ sermon on that mount taught more than bad behaviors that need change but a radical, new way of living, a new way to be human.
Justin Crews continues our Monday series in Luke 18 1-8 in the Parable of the Persistant Widow.
Brittany Rosas continues our Monday series in the Parable of the Mustard Seed from Matthew 13:31-35
Matthew 6.1-18. Pastor Christian Dawson speaks on Matthew 6.1-18.Jesus calls His followers to be righteous, more specifically to have a righteousness that goes beyond the Pharisees and scribes, but with that He gives His followers a warning. Be careful to not practice your righteousness in order to be seen by others. There is a common trap to want to be seen, approved, and rewarded by people, but followers of Jesus must live knowing that they are seen, approved, and rewarded by the Father. This is a whole new way to be human.
Being a follower of Jesus means becoming like Jesus and doing what He did, and this requires teaching. So, one day Jesus sat down on a mountain side, opened His mouth, and taught His followers what it means to be a part of God’s people. Jesus’ sermon on that mount taught more than bad behaviors that need change but a radical, new way of living, a new way to be human.
Matthew 5.43-47. Emilie Hisel speaks on Matthew 5.43-47. Jesus gives examples of having a righteousness that exceeds the scribes and Pharisees. Most people can feel good about not breaking the command ͞love your neighbor͟ and the status quo to hate your enemy, but Jesus elevates the command and says to love your enemies. Jesus deals with the heart. This is a whole new way to be human.
Being a follower of Jesus means becoming like Jesus and doing what He did, and this requires teaching. So, one day Jesus sat down on a mountain side, opened His mouth, and taught His followers what it means to be a part of God’s people. Jesus’ sermon on that mount taught more than bad behaviors that need change but a radical, new way of living, a new way to be human.
Matthew 5.38-42. Austin Rojan speaks from Matthew 5.38-42. Jesus gives examples of having a righteousness that exceeds the scribes and Pharisees. Jesus has a radical teaching on how to relate to interact with those who are malicious, oppressive, or poor – love, kindness, and generosity. This is a whole new way to be human.
Being a follower of Jesus means becoming like Jesus and doing what He did, and this requires teaching. So, one day Jesus sat down on a mountain side, opened His mouth, and taught His followers what it means to be a part of God’s people. Jesus’ sermon on that mount taught more than bad behaviors that need change but a radical, new way of living, a new way to be human.
Megan Reese continues our Monday series from the Parable of the Hidden Treasure from Matthew 13:44-46
Matthew 5.31-32. Dr. Nick Steinloski continues our "Sermon on the Mount" series in Matthew 5.31-32. Jesus gives examples of having a righteousness that exceeds the scribes and Pharisees. It seems that during Jesus͛ day men could easily divorce their wives. Jesus calls men to have a higher view of women that does not objectify (lust – vs. 28) nor oppress (divorce –vs. 31). This is a whole new way to be human.
Being a follower of Jesus means becoming like Jesus and doing what He did, and this requires teaching. So, one day Jesus sat down on a mountain side, opened His mouth, and taught His followers what it means to be a part of God’s people. Jesus’ sermon on that mount taught more than bad behaviors that need change but a radical, new way of living, a new way to be human.
Matthew 5.21-26. Sarah Jobson continues our "Sermon on the Mount" series in Matthew 21-26. Jesus gives examples of having a righteousness that exceeds the scribes and Pharisees. Most people can feel good about not breaking the command ͞do not murder,͟ but Jesus elevates the command and says whoever is angry with a brother or insults his brother is under the same judgement as a murderer. Jesus deals with the heart. This is a whole new way to be human
Being a follower of Jesus means becoming like Jesus and doing what He did, and this requires teaching. So, one day Jesus sat down on a mountain side, opened His mouth, and taught His followers what it means to be a part of God’s people. Jesus’ sermon on that mount taught more than bad behaviors that need change but a radical, new way of living, a new way to be human.
Christina Gilbreth speaks at our second Revive of the semester.
REVIVE is a one night gathering where young adults come together to hear from, encounter, and respond to God. REVIVE happens all throughout the year and will feature speakers, pastors, and worship leaders from around the country.
Matthew 5.27-30. Pastor Christian Dawson continues our "Sermon on the Mount" series from Matthew 5.27-30 Jesus gives examples of having a righteousness that exceeds the scribes and Pharisees. Some people can feel good about not breaking the command ͞do not commit adultery,͟but Jesus elevates the command and says that a man who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery. Jesus deals with the heart. This is a whole new way to be human.
Being a follower of Jesus means becoming like Jesus and doing what He did, and this requires teaching. So, one day Jesus sat down on a mountain side, opened His mouth, and taught His followers what it means to be a part of God’s people. Jesus’ sermon on that mount taught more than bad behaviors that need change but a radical, new way of living, a new way to be human.
Matthew 5.27-30. Pastor Christian Dawson continues our "Sermon on the Mount" series from Matthew 5.27-30 Jesus gives examples of having a righteousness that exceeds the scribes and Pharisees. Some people can feel good about not breaking the command ͞do not commit adultery,͟but Jesus elevates the command and says that a man who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery. Jesus deals with the heart. This is a whole new way to be human.
Being a follower of Jesus means becoming like Jesus and doing what He did, and this requires teaching. So, one day Jesus sat down on a mountain side, opened His mouth, and taught His followers what it means to be a part of God’s people. Jesus’ sermon on that mount taught more than bad behaviors that need change but a radical, new way of living, a new way to be human.
Matthew 5.13-16. Destiny Kennedy, a student and local missions coordinater for Campus Ministries speaks on Matthew 5.13-16. Jesus calls His followers salt and light. God͛s people have a purpose. He has always desired His people to have the effects of salt and light in the world, He has intended and designed His people that way. This is a whole new way to be human
Being a follower of Jesus means becoming like Jesus and doing what He did, and this requires teaching. So, one day Jesus sat down on a mountain side, opened His mouth, and taught His followers what it means to be a part of God’s people. Jesus’ sermon on that mount taught more than bad behaviors that need change but a radical, new way of living, a new way to be human.
Shane Krumm speaks out of Luke 18:9-14 from The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector
Matthew 5.17-20. President Castlebery conintues our sermon series "Sermon on the Mount" Jesus͛ teaching and ministry was so radical that some people thought that He came to get rid of the law or prophets. Jesus corrects that misunderstanding, calling His followers then and now to hold a high view of the Scripture that leads to doing and teaching the Scripture. But Jesus͛ followers are not to merely keep and observe the Scripture like the scribes and Pharisees, they are to be a transformed people, loving and obeying the Scripture from the heart. This is a whole new way to be human.
Being a follower of Jesus means becoming like Jesus and doing what He did, and this requires teaching. So, one day Jesus sat down on a mountain side, opened His mouth, and taught His followers what it means to be a part of God’s people. Jesus’ sermon on that mount taught more than bad behaviors that need change but a radical, new way of living, a new way to be human.
Matthew 5:1-12. Denny Davis, a former president of Northwest, begins our "Sermon on the Mount" . Jesus opens his sermon on the mount with a teaching on what it means to be blessed. Contrary to popular opinion then and now, it is not those who have their lives put together that are blessed but actually the opposite. Jesus says that those who are poor, those who mourn, those who have nothing to offer, those who long for justice and relationships to be well etc. are the ones who are blessed. This is a whole new way to be human.
Being a follower of Jesus means becoming like Jesus and doing what He did, and this requires teaching. So, one day Jesus sat down on a mountain side, opened His mouth, and taught His followers what it means to be a part of God’s people. Jesus’ sermon on that mount taught more than bad behaviors that need change but a radical, new way of living, a new way to be human.
Alberto Bello continues our "People on Mission" series. He speaks from personal experiences of loving God and loving others.
Pursuit is a worship gathering on Monday nights, grasping the presence of God through music & prayer. Speakers will share a word of wisdom, giving an opportunity to listen to God.
Pastor Phil Rasmussen talks from 1 Timothy 4:1-16 sharing about being on Mission in the day to day life.
Pursuit is a worship gathering on Monday nights, grasping the presence of God through music & prayer. Speakers will share a word of wisdom, giving an opportunity to listen to God.
Wesley Rodgers continues our Monday chapel series "The Parables of Jesus" in the Parable of the Good Samaritan from the Gospel of Luke.
Kylie Hale continues our Monday chapel series "The Parables of Jesus" in the Parable of the Sower from Matthew 13
Dr. Jay & Dr.Cheryl Taylor continue our "People on Mission" Series. Talking about their experiences in Africa.
If the news of the relationship we have with God through Jesus is good and true, then it has radical implications for all of creation. Mission is how every follower of Jesus partners with Him in drawing others to Him and establishing His radically different Kingdom community into the world.
Eddie Rentz continues our "People on Mission" Series. He is a regional director for Convoy of Hope, and speaks on If the news of the relationship we have with God through Jesus is good and true, then it has radical implications for all of creation. Mission is how every follower of Jesus partners with Him in drawing others to Him and establishing His radically different Kingdom community into the world.
Pastor Christian Dawson shares from 1st Corinthians about being ambassadors of Christ and listening to God's spirit accordingly.
Pursuit is a worship gathering on Monday nights, grasping the presence of God through music & prayer. Speakers will share a word of wisdom, giving an opportunity to listen to God.
Megan Netherton takes a step back from the Parables of Jesus series and talks about her missions trip to Tanzania as a part of Global Missions Week.
Jinyoung Englund continues our "People on Mission" Series. She talks about finding who you are in Jesus by asking important questions.
If the news of the relationship we have with God through Jesus is good and true, then it has radical implications for all of creation. Mission is how every follower of Jesus partners with Him in drawing others to Him and establishing His radically different Kingdom community into the world.
Irivin Scott teaches how to be a follower of God in the workplace, reaching those who don't have a voice in school, and education's importance.
If the news of the relationship we have with God through Jesus is good and true, then it has radical implications for all of creation. Mission is how every follower of Jesus partners with Him in drawing others to Him and establishing His radically different Kingdom community into the world.
Irvin Scott opens our "People on Mission" Series as a part of the Faith in Society series, talking about being on mission in the workplace.
If the news of the relationship we have with God through Jesus is good and true, then it has radical implications for all of creation. Mission is how every follower of Jesus partners with Him in drawing others to Him and establishing His radically different Kingdom community into the world.
Pastor Phil Rasmussen opens the first Pursuit, speaking on letting go of our baggage.
Pursuit is a worship gathering on Monday nights, grasping the presence of God through music & prayer. Speakers will share a word of wisdom, giving an opportunity to listen to God.
Elijah Waters speaks on 1 Samuel 17, sharing five truths that we need to follow God in every season. His message is entitled "Five Smooth Stones."
REVIVE is a one night gathering where young adults come together to hear from, encounter, and respond to God. REVIVE happens all throughout the year and will feature speakers, pastors, and worship leaders from around the country.
Caleb Smith speaks on the calling of God for everyone. Listening to the call of God, and giving Him everything.
Pursuit is a worship gathering on Monday nights, grasping the presence of God through music & prayer. Speakers will share a word of wisdom, giving an opportunity to listen to God.
Micah Lorenz continues our Monday chapel series "The Parables of Jesus" in the Parable of The Wise and Foolish Builders in Matthew 7:15-27
Pastor Chirstian Dawson finishes the series, “Good News for Broken People.” Our whole life and following Jesus stems from the good news about what Jesus has done, is doing, and will do.
Jesus’ resurrection means that His followers will be raised from the dead just like He was. Death is a defeated foe. Our present fears and suffering are all redeemed in Jesus.
Dr. Chelle Stearns speaking from the series, “Good News for Broken People.” Our whole life and following Jesus stems from the good news about what Jesus has done, is doing, and will do.
Curtis Lily continues our Monday chapel series "The Parables of Jesus" in the Parable of The Shrewd Manager in Luke 16:1-13
Mark Mandi continues our Monday chapel series "The Parables of Jesus" in the Parable of The Bags of Gold in Matthew 25: 14-30
Dick Brogden speaking from the series, “Good News for Broken People.” Our whole life and following Jesus stems from the good news about what Jesus has done, is doing, and will do.
Propitiation means that by Jesus’ death on the cross Christ satisfied God’s wrath. I don’t have to fear punishment or not being loved. I am deeply loved by God.
President Castleberry speaking from the series, “Good News for Broken People.” Our whole life and following Jesus stems from the good news about what Jesus has done, is doing, and will do.
Most people go through moments in life where they feel like they are alone. No one is present or cares. Sometimes Jesus orchestrates seasons where we are alone because in those seasons we realize that we are not really alone.
Josh Beirs continues our Monday Chapel series "The Parables of Jesus" on The Parable of the Rich Fool in Luke 12:13-34
Dr. Rowlanda Cawthon speaking from the series, “Good News for Broken People.” Our whole life and following Jesus stems from the good news about what Jesus has done, is doing, and will do.
Justification means that God not only has forgiven me of my sins but also has granted me the righteousness of Christ. Because of Jesus’ death and resurrection, I am justified, I bear Christ’s righteousness. I don’t have to perform or fear failure. I am fully pleasing to the Father
Jonathan Rainey speaking from the series, “Good News for Broken People.” Our whole life and following Jesus stems from the good news about what Jesus has done, is doing, and will do.
Jesus death and resurrection did not only deal with past sins but also begins to create a new life in us. Regeneration means that I am a new creation in Christ. I do not have to live in shame of who I am and how I failed; God is changing me
Pastor Christian Dawson speaking from the series, “Good News for Broken People.” Our whole life and following Jesus stems from the good news about what Jesus has done, is doing, and will do.
Jesus calls His followers to be a community unlike l any other, a community of radical forgiveness. This sort of forgiveness that Jesus expects only comes from a deep acceptance of the forgiveness that God extends to each of us. Because I am forgiven; I can become forgiving.
Megan Netherton opens "The Parables of Jesus" series for our Monday Chapel series on Matthew 13:10-15
The church in Philippi was a community of Jesus followers situated in the Roman empire yet called to be a radically different type of people than Rome. Followers of Jesus today, like the followers of Jesus in Philippi, have to learn how to be a new sort of Kingdom and community while living in another kingdom and community. Paul, who planted this church, called the followers of Jesus in Philippi and, in many ways, calls all followers of Jesus today to be a “Colony of Heaven.”
The church in Philippi was a community of Jesus followers situated in the Roman empire yet called to be a radically different type of people than Rome. Followers of Jesus today, like the followers of Jesus in Philippi, have to learn how to be a new sort of Kingdom and community while living in another kingdom and community. Paul, who planted this church, called the followers of Jesus in Philippi and, in many ways, calls all followers of Jesus today to be a “Colony of Heaven.”
The church in Philippi was a community of Jesus followers situated in the Roman empire yet called to be a radically different type of people than Rome. Followers of Jesus today, like the followers of Jesus in Philippi, have to learn how to be a new sort of Kingdom and community while living in another kingdom and community. Paul, who planted this church, called the followers of Jesus in Philippi and, in many ways, calls all followers of Jesus today to be a “Colony of Heaven.”
Northwest University is proud to partner with the Church Multiplication Network to host Start Conference. Start is built off the simple idea that anyone regardless of their career can help start a church. Jesus followers are all called to be on mission and build the Church.
Northwest University is proud to partner with the Church Multiplication Network to host Start Conference. Start is built off the simple idea that anyone regardless of their career can help start a church. Jesus followers are all called to be on mission and build the Church.
The church in Philippi was a community of Jesus followers situated in the Roman empire yet called to be a radically different type of people than Rome. Followers of Jesus today, like the followers of Jesus in Philippi, have to learn how to be a new sort of Kingdom and community while living in another kingdom and community. Paul, who planted this church, called the followers of Jesus in Philippi and, in many ways, calls all followers of Jesus today to be a “Colony of Heaven.”
The church in Philippi was a community of Jesus followers situated in the Roman empire yet called to be a radically different type of people than Rome. Followers of Jesus today, like the followers of Jesus in Philippi, have to learn how to be a new sort of Kingdom and community while living in another kingdom and community. Paul, who planted this church, called the followers of Jesus in Philippi and, in many ways, calls all followers of Jesus today to be a “Colony of Heaven.”
The church in Philippi was a community of Jesus followers situated in the Roman empire yet called to be a radically different type of people than Rome. Followers of Jesus today, like the followers of Jesus in Philippi, have to learn how to be a new sort of Kingdom and community while living in another kingdom and community. Paul, who planted this church, called the followers of Jesus in Philippi and, in many ways, calls all followers of Jesus today to be a “Colony of Heaven.”
The church in Philippi was a community of Jesus followers situated in the Roman empire yet called to be a radically different type of people than Rome. Followers of Jesus today, like the followers of Jesus in Philippi, have to learn how to be a new sort of Kingdom and community while living in another kingdom and community. Paul, who planted this church, called the followers of Jesus in Philippi and, in many ways, calls all followers of Jesus today to be a “Colony of Heaven.”
The church in Philippi was a community of Jesus followers situated in the Roman empire yet called to be a radically different type of people than Rome. Followers of Jesus today, like the followers of Jesus in Philippi, have to learn how to be a new sort of Kingdom and community while living in another kingdom and community. Paul, who planted this church, called the followers of Jesus in Philippi and, in many ways, calls all followers of Jesus today to be a “Colony of Heaven.”
Why? A question everyone at some point in their life asks. Life is full of tension and our western post-modern context poses difficult questions that every person has to deal with. If Jesus is right and the Bible is true then followers of Jesus have a framework to process hard questions.
Worship is a complex and hard ministry at times. A former worship pastor takes some time to demystify and give us some practicality to grow and develop our own ministries.
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Why? A question everyone at some point in their life asks. Life is full of tension and our western post-modern context poses difficult questions that every person has to deal with. If Jesus is right and the Bible is true then followers of Jesus have a framework to process hard questions.
Why? A question everyone at some point in their life asks. Life is full of tension and our western post-modern context poses difficult questions that every person has to deal with. If Jesus is right and the Bible is true then followers of Jesus have a framework to process hard questions.
Why? A question everyone at some point in their life asks. Life is full of tension and our western post-modern context poses difficult questions that every person has to deal with. If Jesus is right and the Bible is true then followers of Jesus have a framework to process hard questions.
Context is everything. In any conversation, it is important to not only hear the words that are being said but to understand why they are being said, and this is true for the Scripture. Some of the most famous passages in the Bible are often known without context, so we must explore and rehear what the Scripture is saying.
Context is everything. In any conversation, it is important to not only hear the words that are being said but to understand why they are being said, and this is true for the Scripture. Some of the most famous passages in the Bible are often known without context, so we must explore and rehear what the Scripture is saying.
Context is everything. In any conversation, it is important to not only hear the words that are being said but to understand why they are being said, and this is true for the Scripture. Some of the most famous passages in the Bible are often known without context, so we must explore and rehear what the Scripture is saying.
Context is everything. In any conversation, it is important to not only hear the words that are being said but to understand why they are being said, and this is true for the Scripture. Some of the most famous passages in the Bible are often known without context, so we must explore and rehear what the Scripture is saying.
Dave Kelly, the creative director at Christian Faith Center, takes a second to give NU Worship a whole new perspective on worship ministry. From the worship leaders at the front of the stage all the way to Front of House team mixing in the booth, Dave gives insights on how to be great worship leaders.
From the series REHEAR. Context is everything. In any conversation, it is important to not only hear the words that are being said but to understand why they are being said, and this is true for the Scripture. Some of the most famous passages in the Bible are often known without context, so we must explore and rehear what the Scripture is saying.
From the series REHEAR. Context is everything. In any conversation, it is important to not only hear the words that are being said but to understand why they are being said, and this is true for the Scripture. Some of the most famous passages in the Bible are often known without context, so we must explore and rehear what the Scripture is saying.
From the series REHEAR. Context is everything. In any conversation, it is important to not only hear the words that are being said but to understand why they are being said, and this is true for the Scripture. Some of the most famous passages in the Bible are often known without context, so we must explore and rehear what the Scripture is saying.
From the series REHEAR. Context is everything. In any conversation, it is important to not only hear the words that are being said but to understand why they are being said, and this is true for the Scripture. Some of the most famous passages in the Bible are often known without context, so we must explore and rehear what the Scripture is saying.
Responses to questions about following Jesus. Topics include: Following Jesus on Mission, Followign Jesus’s Voice, Following Jesus in Community, Following Jesus’ Voice, Following Jesus through doubt, Following Jesus first.
Responses to questions about following Jesus. Topics include: Following Jesus on Mission, Following Jesus’s Voice, Following Jesus in Community, Following Jesus’ Voice, Following Jesus through doubt, Following Jesus first.
Luke 7:18-28, John 1:19-35 John the Baptist, was a man with an incredible prophetic ministry preparing the way for Jesus. What can we learn from John’s actions about heralding Christ to the world and to his disciples? What do we have to learn from him about what the life of a disciple might look like? As Christians, we will all encounter people with expectations of Jesus. It is our job as faithful believers to use these opportunities to point people in the right direction. Not only that, we must depend on Jesus and our community to point us in the right direction in times of trouble, when we ourselves are unsure of our expectations.
Hebrews 12:1-3 We live in a world full of struggle and hardship. It can be difficult at times to see God’s love in the midst of it all. However, Jesus offers us a perspective unlike any other in which we see hardship and discipline as God’s affirming love. Embrace the stress and difficulty of life as God disciplines and refines his sons and daughters to make them more like Jesus.
James 2:1-13 It is important to understand the deep importance of equality within the church and the fullness of life that comes from living in true, Christian community. The theology of permitting sin will be overawed and shown as flawed in comparison to living the full life of Christ. This beginning will serve to draw people to their need for the cross, and will highlight the joys of this inclusive lifestyle.
Hebrews 13:9-14 As followers of Christ, we are often tempted to live a lukewarm, comfortable life seeking the bare minimum. The author of Hebrews, however, describes Jesus’ sacrifice as the ultimate atonement, done outside the city gates, and challenges us the in order to truly follow Jesus, we must accept that this world is not our home. We must actively wait for Christ’s second coming and understand that Jesus if often found “outside the camp” (v. 12-13). This is not easily done alone and it is by God’s Spirit that we can trust His voice and follow Him.
The prerequisite to being a disciple of Jesus is knowing that you are broken and in need of a Savior. Knowing that we are broken does not take a stretch of the imagination to believe. But it takes faith to accept what the gospel proposes: That God can redeem our brokenness, He is redeeming our brokenness, and we can have the courage to step into that redemptive process.
James 5:16 As disciples of Jesus, we are called to continually kill off sin, yet for so many of us, that is not a practice of our lives. One of the most powerful spiritual disciplines for eradicating sin in a disciple’s life is the discipline of confession.
1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:22 The incarnation, life, death, resurrection, and ascension of God in Jesus are key tenants of doctrine to the Christian faith, yet there is one element that is often left unaddressed: The return of Jesus Christ. Christ has come and He will return. So how should we live in light of His coming return?
Sin has plagued humanity since the fall. Along with sin often comes crippling addiction. Sin makes us addicts of self-destructive behaviors. If statistics are true, then most disciples of Jesus have had some sort of struggle with addiction, yet if the gospel is true, then there is hope that any addiction can be broken.
Revelation 21:1-5, Hebrews 12:28 As great as the world is, there is still so much chaos, pain, and despair. Often the future doesn’t look better, but instead seems awfully dark. Yet the good news that Jesus and the Church has declared is that there is a Kingdom coming that is better than any place we have lived before. Actually, every dream and hope for a good future, is a longing for the Kingdom Jesus promises to one day establish. God has a plan to rebuild creation. That Kingdom will soon become realized, so we must live differently knowing what is to come.
This podcast walks us through the process of letting the Holy Spirit reign freely inside of us through the baptism of the Holy Spirit.
John 15:4 The 17th century monk, Brother Lawrence, experienced an incredible proximity to God through a constant, abiding conversation with the Holy Spirit. Lawrence did what Jesus said all disciples should do: He learned the art of abiding in or practicing the presence of God.
Joel 2:28, Acts 2:17 The whole of Scripture reveals increasing proximity to God in humanity’s relationship with Him. We go from us with God, to God with us, and now the Church has what we’ve been waiting for. We have the incredible gift of God in us. We must learn what that means and what is required of us to have this degree of intimacy with God.
In Psalms 23 we are told that Jesus makes us lie down in green pastures. This sermon gives us a new perspective on what the green pasture in our lives actually is.
Matthew 28:16-20
Faith is one of the hardest aspects of the being a follower of Christ. This sermon gives us a real life example of what it is to take a leap of faith when everything in the world tells us not to. Just as Jesus showed throughout all of scripture, we are challenged to take that leap.
Session 2 - Mark 2:1-12, Luke 12
Jesus was on mission and calls us to do the same. Unfortunately many of His followers are stuck paralyzed in their own problems that they cannot even fathom being on mission. In order to do mission we need to walk in Jesus’ freedom, living not out of a condition but out of His calling. We must see how God has gone on mission after us and then calls us to go on mission in the world.
Session 1 - Mark 2:1-12, Luke 12 Jesus was on mission and calls us to do the same. Unfortunately many of His followers are stuck paralyzed in their own problems that they cannot even fathom being on mission. In order to do mission we need to walk in Jesus’ freedom, living not out of a condition but out of His calling. We must see how God has gone on mission after us and then calls us to go on mission in the world.
John 4:1-10
One of the most powerful sermons that Jesus gave was not the words that He to the Samaritan woman but the fact that He intentionally went to Samaria. Following Jesus means a radical call to justice, to care for those who are different than us. Justice is the heart of God and therefore must be the heart of all of His followers.
Janet Weiss shares on what it means to follow Jesus faithfully as a CEO in the business world. What does it look like to have faith in society.
Riq was called by God to save 1 million people in Italy. Currently venturing on that call, he stopped by our school with his wife to talk to us. Riq Pasquale speaks on the incredible power of prayer and the impact it can have on us and the impact it had on thousands of people that he introduced to Jesus in Italy.
On Sunday October 1, 2017 Las Vegas experienced one of the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history. Pastor Christian encourages us, as followers of Jesus to respond to tragedy in radically different way: weep with hope.
Northwest University honors our young alumni and alumni of the year. Stephen and Sylvia share about what it has meant for them to follow Jesus into their different fields of work after their time at NU. Following Jesus means serving the world wherever He leads us.
Growing up as a missionary kid from Africa, Sylvia experienced a culture shock moving to the PNW at the age of 16. Her story is a message of hope and perseverance for followers of Jesus.
There is no doubt that there are a lot of distractions around us. Pastor Christian challenges us to not be conformed by this world but for us to be transformed by the Word that is given to us.
Jesus came on the scene and showed us how to be human. The very first sermon He preached is surprising to all. It is not "God loves you" or "I'm going to die for you." Jesus' first sermon is "repent" What is repentance was the most loving thing that Jesus could teach us in our endeavor to become human.
Romans 12:5 The world is more connected than ever before, yet people feel more disconnected, unnoticed, unknown, and unloved than ever. We are created for true community and crave it, yet why does it seem so far off? The gospel of Jesus calls us into a deep, vulnerable, terrifying, and satisfying community that is better than anything anywhere has to offer. To attain this, we must do the work of continually creating that community of belonging.
There are so many different paths, religions, spiritualties, and claims for truth. In a time where we have access to any information at any time and place, why should we listen to this ancient, seemingly outdated book called the Bible, let alone even trust it? Even if we trust it, is it even relevant today? And why should we live out the practice of reading and meditating on it each day?
Luke 11:1-13, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 – not so much a sermon but a practical teaching, a “how to”. Prayer was the center of Jesus’ relationship with the Father. Jesus was constantly getting alone to pray. It was a practice and rhythm of life. For a lot of us prayer feels boring, awkward, or hard; we don’t have the life of prayer and communion with God that we want. But that’s not how it has to be.
Church Participation: Being gathered together in community for the intention of transformation, mission, and worship. The preaching and teaching of Scripture calls us to re-learn how God has designed things to be.
Sabbath: Doing no work to rest in God’s person and provision; praying and playing with God and others. God designed this for one day a week.
Corporate Worship through song: Gathering together and using songs to redirect our hearts to God. To both contribute to the telling of God’s work and to be reminded of God’s work by others.
Silence/Solitude: Involves refraining from interacting with other people, entertainment, or work in order to be alone with God and be found by him. Often looks like not speaking in a quiet place in order to quiet our minds and whole self and attend to God’s presence, remaining alone and still, removing noisy distractions, withdrawing from the world to spend time with God. Can be beneficial to write thoughts/impressions that God lays on our souls in this time.
Fasting: Involves going without food (or something else) for a period of intense prayer; skipping meals to find greater nourishment from God. Often looks like choosing a period of time to go without food. Drink water. Feel the pain of having an empty stomach and depend on God to fill you with His grace. A reminder of the source of all nourishment.
Matthew 7:24-27, Romans 12:2
We live in the age of self-help, therapy, and technology obsession. Deep down, we all know we’re broken and need to change. The question is, How? Through teaching we get a vision of the good life. Through practice, we align our loves and longings with those of Jesus.
Luke 11:1-4, Romans 6:17-18
Jesus came and brought good news, but is this news really good, and if so, what’s so good about it? Jesus paid for our freedom, yet only by following His teaching will we learn to live in His freedom.
Mark 8:34-38
The good news according to Mark is focused on a little word: “follow.” Jesus called people to follow Him. Crowds of people came and followed Him. Yet the gospel of Mark was written to persecuted Christians whose cultural context was working tirelessly to get them to stop following Jesus. The question for Mark’s readers is the same for us today, “why should we follow Jesus?”
Sami Price, a senior in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, shares lessons from her time at NU to encourage the community to better follow Jesus through hardships.
Adam Kennedy, a senior in the College of Ministry, shares how attending Northwest has grown him spiritually and academically and imparts encouragements on fellow students.
Guest speaker Carrie Jorgenson, missions director for the Northwest Ministries Network, shares how God goes with us even in the most trying circumstances.
Nicole Parker, a senior and Communications major, parallels her story at Northwest with examples from the Bible and encourages students to keep making Northwest a place for reconciliation and spiritual growth.
Valerie Hellen, a senior nursing student, shares how her vocation has shaped her character and relationship with God.
Students, staff, and faculty at Northwest University gather to celebrate the 2017 graduating class. President Joseph Castleberry and senior Alec Bailey share encouragements with the graduating class.
Kaylee Carter, a senior in the college of business, overviews her academic journey and how God provided on her path to graduation at Northwest.
Joy Quackenbush, a senior in the music education program, explains how her major has shaped her character and spirituality while at Northwest.
Dr. David Thomas implores the audience to consider the Holy Spirit as a supernatural gift, and tackles misconceptions around the gift of the Spirit in the American church today.
Doctor Wayne Goodall, Dean of the College of Ministry, discusses the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Relationship Panel from student questions//Series on Relationships
God has uniquely designed the way that humans relate to one another, whether in friendship, dating, or marriage. These chapels will paint a picture of that design and address issues that often arise as we live out those relationships. Specific topics will include forgiveness, singleness, dating and marriage.
Friendships//Series on Relationships
God has uniquely designed the way that humans relate to one another, whether in friendship, dating, or marriage. These chapels will paint a picture of that design and address issues that often arise as we live out those relationships. Specific topics will include forgiveness, singleness, dating and marriage.
Forgiveness //Series on Relationships
God has uniquely designed the way that humans relate to one another, whether in friendship, dating, or marriage. These chapels will paint a picture of that design and address issues that often arise as we live out those relationships. Specific topics will include forgiveness, singleness, dating and marriage.
If the news of the relationship we have with God through Jesus is good and true, then it has radical implications for all of creation. Mission is how every disciple partners with God in drawing others to Him and establishing His kingdom in the world.
5:26-6:10//Series on Galatians
Because we have been made right with God by the work of Jesus Christ, we must no longer look to the law or flesh which leads to legalism and license. The law has been fulfilled in Christ. Followers of Jesus must respond to the gospel by faith expressing itself through love which is true freedom.
Galatians 6:11-18//Series on Galatians.
Because we have been made right with God by the work of Jesus Christ, we must no longer look to the law or flesh which leads to legalism and license. The law has been fulfilled in Christ. Followers of Jesus must respond to the gospel by faith expressing itself through love which is true freedom.
Galatians 5:16-25 // Series on Galatians.
Because we have been made right with God by the work of Jesus Christ, we must no longer look to the law or flesh which leads to legalism and license. The law has been fulfilled in Christ. Followers of Jesus must respond to the gospel by faith expressing itself through love which is true freedom.
A celebration of Black History. Pastor from Sacramento, California, Reverend Samuel Gordon sees his job to be something that not only happens in the church buildings but in the streets. Each year Reverend Gordon serves in his community's celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.. Gordon helped Northwest University celebrate Black History Month.
Galatians 3:25-28 // Series on Galatians.
Because we have been made right with God by the work of Jesus Christ, we must no longer look to the law or flesh which leads to legalism and license. The law has been fulfilled in Christ. Followers of Jesus must respond to the gospel by faith expressing itself through love which is true freedom.
2017 Alumni Celebration at Northwest University. Tim Knapp is the 2017 Alumni of the Year. Tim is a part of the graduating class of '86. His is a local business leader whose aim is to serve Jesus in the marketplace.
Galatians 3:1-18 // Series on Galatians.
Because we have been made right with God by the work of Jesus Christ, we must no longer look to the law or flesh which leads to legalism and license. The law has been fulfilled in Christ. Followers of Jesus must respond to the gospel by faith expressing itself through love which is true freedom.
Galatians 3:1-18 // Series on Galatians. Because we have been made right with God by the work of Jesus Christ, we must no longer look to the law or flesh which leads to legalism and license. The law has been fulfilled in Christ. Followers of Jesus must respond to the gospel by faith expressing itself through love which is true freedom.
Galatians 5:1-15 // Series on Galatians.
Because we have been made right with God by the work of Jesus Christ, we must no longer look to the law or flesh which leads to legalism and license. The law has been fulfilled in Christ. Followers of Jesus must respond to the gospel by faith expressing itself through love which is true freedom.
Pursuit Conference 2017. Pursuit Conference is a reminder of how God has already pursued us through Jesus, inspiring and empowering us to pursue Him in response.
Pursuit Conference 2017. 5 ten minute ted talks on Spiritual Disciplines from NU Students.
Emilie Heisel – Spiritual Friendship and Community Owen Cheong – Simplicity, Sacrifice, and Frugality Tyler Stovall – Prayer Malando Redeemer – Bible Reading, Study, and Meditation Joy Quackenbush – Fasting
Pursuit Conference is a reminder of how God has already pursued us through Jesus, inspiring and empowering us to pursue Him in response.
Pursuit Conference 2017. Pursuit Conference is a reminder of how God has already pursued us through Jesus, inspiring and empowering us to pursue Him in response.
Pursuit Conference 2017. 5 ten minute ted talks on spiritual disciplines from local pastors.
Phil Rasmussen – Submission and Confession Steve Patton – Sabbath Brenda Rasmussen – Worship Rowlanda Cawthon – Secrecy Donald Zimmerman - Silence and Solitude
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Pursuit Conference is a reminder of how God has already pursued us through Jesus, inspiring and empowering us to pursue Him in response.
Pursuit Conference 2017. Pursuit Conference is a reminder of how God has already pursued us through Jesus, inspiring and empowering us to pursue Him in response.
Pursuit Conference 2017. Pursuit Conference is a reminder of how God has already pursued us through Jesus, inspiring and empowering us to pursue Him in response.
Galatians 1:1-10 // Series on Galatians.
Because we have been made right with God by the work of Jesus Christ, we must no longer look to the law or flesh which leads to legalism and license. The law has been fulfilled in Christ. Followers of Jesus must respond to the gospel by faith expressing itself through love which is true freedom.
Galatians 1:11-24 // Series on Galatians.
Because we have been made right with God by the work of Jesus Christ, we must no longer look to the law or flesh which leads to legalism and license. The law has been fulfilled in Christ. Followers of Jesus must respond to the gospel by faith expressing itself through love which is true freedom.
Galatians 2:1-14 // Series on Galatians.
Because we have been made right with God by the work of Jesus Christ, we must no longer look to the law or flesh which leads to legalism and license. The law has been fulfilled in Christ. Followers of Jesus must respond to the gospel by faith expressing itself through love which is true freedom.
Galatians 2:15-21 // Series on Galatians.
Because we have been made right with God by the work of Jesus Christ, we must no longer look to the law or flesh which leads to legalism and license. The law has been fulfilled in Christ. Followers of Jesus must respond to the gospel by faith expressing itself through love which is true freedom.