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Northwest Church is ON MISSION with Jesus to see the lost saved and disciples made. This is our mission statement and the four words that help summarize HOW we accomplish our mission as a church family are: REACH, RESTORE, EQUIP and SEND. We have discussed what the church is and now we are looking at what the church does – and specifically what we do here at NWC. This week our focus is on how we must be a church that EQUIPS.

Northwest Church is ON MISSION with Jesus to see the lost saved and disciples made. This is our mission statement and the four words that help summarize HOW we accomplish our mission as a church family are: REACH, RESTORE, EQUIP and SEND. We have discussed what the church is and now we are looking at what the church does – and specifically what we do as Northwest Church. This week we’ll look at A Church that Restores.

Today we want to discuss a statement that Jesus made concerning His people who represent Him and His Father which was, “My house shall be called a house of prayer for all the nations.” In a sense, this is an expression of Jesus’ mission in the world today that is carried out by the church. We are a church that REACHES UP to God in prayer because we know that God hears us and answers us according to His will. If we are to carry out the mission of Jesus effectively then we must continue to grow as a house of prayer.

When we talk about reaching people, we have to acknowledge that it is multi-faceted. Jesus reached out to people in so many ways (provision, healing, deliverance, compassion, teaching, preaching, prophesying, caring words, compassionate works, and loving touch). For us to advocate one way as the only way would be out of balance, which is why we must approach several aspects of this topic in seeking to reach the hearts of people, no matter what it takes. If our goal is to reach people in the name of Jesus then everything at our disposal becomes an instrument of God’s work through our lives.

The Bible is clear that the church of Jesus Christ is not some invention of man but rather it is the design of God. Therefore, the church is essential in every season and every generation in order for the purposes of God to be fulfilled. We must be reminded of who we are and what we are called to do together as God’s people or we will run the risk of drifting when we are needed the most. As we study our passage today, we will freshly discover what the church is and what the church does so that we can all move together and bring glory to King Jesus.

The book of Revelation begins with the apostle John seeing a vision of the glorified Christ that was so powerful he could not remain standing. Through this vision, Jesus gave John a message for the seven prominent churches of Asia Minor that he had a pastoral relationship with. Jesus had something specific to say to each of the seven churches in addition to the unfolding future events that would be true for all of them. In our passage today, we will read the message that was given to the church at Laodicea. As you will see, the church in this city had slowly but surely become casual in their relationship with God and obedience to His Word. In light of this, Jesus highlights their true spiritual condition and gives them a serious rebuke with the hope that they might once again become zealous Christians that produce fruit that reveals and glorifies Jesus.

Today we want to discuss a statement that Jesus made concerning His people who represent Him and His Father which was, “My house shall be called a house of prayer for all the nations.” In a sense, this is an expression of Jesus’ mission in the world today that is carried out by the church. We are a church that REACHES UP to God in prayer because we know that God hears us and answers us according to His will. If we are to carry out the mission of Jesus effectively then we must continue to grow as a house of prayer.

The book of Revelation begins with the apostle John seeing a vision of the glorified Christ that was so powerful he could not remain standing. Through this vision, Jesus gave John a message for the seven prominent churches of Asia Minor that he had a pastoral relationship with. Jesus had something specific to say to each of the seven churches in addition to the unfolding future events that would be true for all of them. In our passage today, we will read the message that was given to the church at Philadelphia. As you will see, the church was small and seemingly weak but we know that in our weakness the power of Christ can be revealed. This lesson shows us that our impact in this world is not based on our numbers, gifts, or influence but rather it is based on our dependence upon the One who has all power over all things!

Pastor Ben Dixon teaches on the power of prayer and fasting. These regular disciplines in a Christian's life help guide us to humility, freedom, revival, and intimacy with God.

As we move into a new year it is imperative that we lay hold of fresh vision from the Lord as well as fresh faith to believe Him for more. God is always calling us forward but before He moves us on He will renew our faith in Him and His promises so that we say yes to what is next. The last season will often highjack the next one if we don’t renew our faith in God which is why we need to take inventory, process well, and truly press in so that we don’t stay behind. We must be aware that discouragement and disappointment may have done more to our faith than we know and it could be holding us back right now. Where that is the case, Psalm 77 gives us a roadmap for stepping into new faith so that we can believe God for more knowing that He is the redeemer of our past and gives us victory over our pain.

Have you ever had an impression in your heart or mind and wondered what to do about it? That’s one of the ways God gets our attention. If we choose to ignore it, the thought just goes away and we’ve missed an opportunity of hearing and acting in the gift of prophecy. Today, in his message “Receiving Prophetic Words from God”, Pastor Ben shares how to walk in a deeper way with Holy Spirit.

Pastor Ben shares Christmas Eve Service at Northwest Church..

What’s your theology of prophecy? Do you believe it is just something to study about in the Old Testament? Or is it something empowering, uplifting, and life-changing for today? Today Pastor Ben answers these questions and shows us the reality of prophecy for today.

Pastor Ben recounts the lives of the women from Jesus' lineage. From these stories we learn that our past does not dictate our future. Our decision to follow Jesus can change the course of both our lives including those around and after us.

Today Pastor Ben concludes the series based on his book, Prophesy. But, as you’ll hear, this is only the beginning of a church life filled with the gifts of the Spirit. Stick around and learn more of this paradigm shift and get ready to have prophecy become the norm and not the exception.

When a person becomes a Christian, growth is not automatic. It takes wisdom and some trial and error as we’re becoming like Christ. That’s where teaching and discipleship enter in. Today, in Pastor Ben’s message, “Growing in the Prophetic”, he shows the importance of incorporating the gift of prophecy in our lives.

In the Bible, the word hope means to have a trustful expectation in the person and promises of God.  Worldly hope is quite different and often refers to the feeling that what we desire will happen.  I think it’s important in this season to ensure that our hope is properly placed on God so that our faith does not collapse.  As we rightly place our hope in Him, we will find that our ministry becomes bringing His hope to the hopeless so that they know what we know and have what we have – which is Him! 

The gift of prophecy for today can be a controversial topic. Have you wondered why Pastor Ben cares so much about it that he’s written a book on the topic? Stay tuned for his message “Leaning How to Prophesy” and discover that when the people of God give themselves to the Bible and prayer, He pours  into us words of prophecy for others. It is a supernatural yet practical work of the Holy Spirit as He uses us to minister to those around us.

Have you ever had an impression in your heart or mind and wondered what to do about it? That’s one of the ways God gets our attention. If we choose to ignore it, the thought just goes away and we’ve missed an opportunity of hearing and acting in the gift of prophecy. Today, in his message “Receiving Prophetic Words from God”, Pastor Ben shares how to walk in a deeper way with Holy Spirit.

Do you eagerly desire to prophesy? That’s the question Pastor Ben asks as he teaches on the impactful gift of prophecy. In his message, “The Purpose of Prophecy”, he continues to share what a privilege it is to hear from God and share what we hear to others. We actually get to be conduits of God’s love, goodness, encouragement and God’s wisdom … to the people He puts in our lives! Who’d want to miss out on that!?