Northwest Foursquare Church Sermon Podcast

A Revival of First Love | Pastor Ben Dixon

It’s hard to put into words what it’s like when we truly meet Jesus and give Him our lives. To know that we are unconditionally loved, totally forgiven, and fully known is life changing. How can you not love Jesus with everything that you are? This amazing love causes us to respond in loving Him in every way possible. It’s why we read the Bible, pray, become part of the church, serve people, share our testimony and the Gospel. It’s simple. That’s what love is supposed to be like – simple. However, if we are not careful, something can happen along our journey of following Jesus. We can allow other things to take first place in our heart which has a terrible effect upon our relationship with Jesus. When this happens, we truly need a revival of the heart where once again, Jesus becomes first and foremost in our lives. Today, we will study the words of Jesus to the Church in Ephesus about how to come back to what He wants and rightly deserves.
 
Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon
Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, Matthew 6:33, Luke 10:41-42 
Sermon Series: We Need Revival
 
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A Hunger for More | Pastor Ben Dixon

When someone says “revival” I am sure that many things come to our mind. The word “revival” is not found in the Bible, but the root word “revive” is used dozens of times. This word comes from a Hebrew word that is used hundreds of times in the Old Testament and is typically translated as, “revive, to live, to make alive, to recover or restore.” So, biblically speaking, a reviving work of God is when a person/people are spiritually awakened after being in a state of spiritual dormancy or stagnation. This “reviving” usually causes people to repent, pray, and renew their commitment to God which brings about fresh love, obedience and passion for Jesus Christ. While revival is something that God does, we certainly play a role in positioning our hearts and minds to receive what God wants to do. This requires a fresh spiritual hunger for more of Him. Are you hungry for God to move in your heart and through your life? That’s what we are going to focus on today as we launch our new series, “We Need Revival.”
 
Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon
Scripture: Matthew 5:6, Psalm 34:8, 1 John 2:15-17, Ephesians 5:15-18, Revelation 3:15-16, Psalm 63:1, Matthew 16:24, Matthew 16:25-26
Series: We Need Revival
 
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Friendship with Jesus | Pastor Ben Dixon

Christianity is all about relationship. We were made for a relationship with God and there is a longing inside every Christian to know Him more and walk with Him closely. If that is true, then how do we draw near to God and stay near? What does it really look like to cultivate a quality relationship with the Lord that goes deeper than any other relationship that we have? In John chapter 15, while Jesus prepared His disciples for His departure, He assured them that their relationship could always be deep and strong. There are many truths and principles that we can draw from this conversation that will also help us as we seek to deepen our friendship with Jesus.
 
Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon
Scripture: John 15:1-17
Series: Stand Alone Messages
 
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"On mission with Jesus to see the lost saved and disciples made."

The Power of Prayer in Political Times | Pastor Ben Dixon

Every generation has experienced some sort of tension around political issues and there is no doubt that we are currently experiencing this in our times as well. Christians debate over how much and what kind of political engagement we ought to have as we follow Jesus and His Word faithfully. In the midst of answering the, “what do we do about this” question, we must reflect on the role of prayer as a means to influence political outcomes that allow for the mission of Jesus to flourish. Some people think that prayer is a passive cop-out in the face of political tension but what does the Bible say about this? What should the prayerful posture of the Church look like as we engage political realities in our current times? In our passage today, we will explore the truths that the Apostle Paul told Timothy who was facing difficult situations as he pastored the church in the city of Ephesus.
 
Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon
Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7, 
Series: Jesus & Politics
 
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"On mission with Jesus to see the lost saved and disciples made."

Do You Have Perfect Peace? | Pastor Iziah Dawn

In the midst of life’s storms, stress, and uncertainty we all long for a sense of peace to keep us grounded. God offers us a perfect peace that isn’t dependent on our circumstances, emotions, or effort. This peace is a gift from God to those who trust in Him. In today’s message, we will reflect on three questions that will help us recapture and embrace this perfect peace.
Speaker: Pastor Iziah Dawn
Scripture: Isaiah 26:3, Micah 5:4-5a, Philippians 4:6-9
Northwest Church - www.nwcfoursquare.org "On mission with Jesus to see the lost saved and disciples made."

In God We Trust | Pastor Ben Dixon

Politics are important, but what’s more important is that OUR TRUST is fully and completely in the Lord no matter what. In this message, Pastor Ben explores what it means to truly trust God in politically difficult times. Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Prov. 3:5-6; 1 Peter 5:6-11; John 14:1 Series: Jesus & Politics Northwest Church - www.nwcfoursquare.org "On mission with Jesus to see the lost saved and disciples made."

The Donkey, the Elephant, and the Lamb | Pastor Ben Dixon

Modern politics are clearly one of the most polarizing topics we could be discussing today. Everywhere we turn, we see our country and world swept up in debates, narratives, and controversy. This clearly shows us that people have very different views. Democrats and Republicans have become more divided in the last 40 years and it has caused a polarity that is sometimes even seen and felt in the Church. As Christians, we cannot allow the political agendas of the world to persuade us into beliefs and behaviors that are contradictory to the way of Jesus. We must think Biblically about politics and always have a Christ-centered lens because we are disciples of Jesus, not of our culture. This means that our way forward is not about choosing a side to follow because we have already chosen a King to serve.
 
Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon
Scripture: Matthew 16:6, Mark 8:15, Mark 12:13-17, Psalm 146:3
Series: Jesus & Politics
 
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"On mission with Jesus to see the lost saved and disciples made."

Lovingkindness | Pastor Jared Hunt

God's lovingkindness transforms our lives. Pastor Jared dives into the nature of God's lovingkindness and encourages us to seek God and ask for second chances. Speaker: Pastor Jared HuntScripture: Exodus 34:5-9, Titus 3:3-5, Ex. 33:18-23, Ex 34:1-9, Heb. 4:14-16 Series: Staff Pastors Northwest Church - www.nwcfoursquare.org  "On mission with Jesus to see the lost saved and disciples made."

Why Christians Should Care About Politics | Pastor Ben Dixon

According to Pew Research, 65% of Americans say they ‘always’ or ‘often’ feel exhausted when thinking about politics. I think that statistic is fair and probably how most of us feel when the subject is brought up. In fact, I am sure that some of us have given up when it comes to politics which has probably only made things worse. Today, as we open our series on Jesus & Politics, I want to help answer the question of what politics are and why it should matter, especially for Christians.
 
Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Psalm 24:1-2, Galatians 6:10, Ephesians 2:10, Matthew 22:37-40, Jeremiah 29:4-7, Romans 13:1-7Series: Jesus & Politics
 
Northwest Church - www.nwcfoursquare.org "On mission with Jesus to see the lost saved and disciples made."

Reaching and Rescuing the Prodigals | Pastor Ben Dixon

Everyone has friends and family members who either walked away from Jesus or never fully surrendered their heart to Him even though they had opportunities to do so. This reality is heart wrenching and difficult for all of us, and I am sure that we would do anything we could to see our loved ones come back to Jesus. None of us are alone in this; in fact, James closes his letter with a few words about the importance of seeking to restore the prodigals in our life. As we study these verses and close the book of James, may God breathe fresh love and vision to reach and rescue those who have lost their way.
 
Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon
Scripture: James 5:19-20
Series: The Book of James: Authentic Faith
 
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"On mission with Jesus to see the lost saved and disciples made."