Northwest Bible Church

What if your life had a “once” and a “but now”?This week's message from Colossians 1 reminds us that before Jesus, we were alienated—separated from God and stuck in our sin. But now, through His death and resurrection, we've been completely reconciled—made holy, faultless, and blameless before God.It's not just theology—it's your story.Your “once” doesn't define you.Your “but now” shapes everything.Discover what it means to stay grounded in faith, live with real hope, and share the good news of reconciliation with the world around you.You were made new. Let that change everything.

“See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles of the world, rather than according to Christ.” —Colossians 2:8While under house arrest, the apostle Paul, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, writes a letter to the growing church in Colossae. A church that knew Jesus but needed to be reminded of the truth.It's the truth still needed today. The truth of the gospel is that salvation comes through Jesus alone, and once we receive salvation, we are called to live in a manner worthy of the One who saved us.

Ever feel like you're doing your best, but something deeper still feels off? Like there's a weight you can't quite shake or a pull back to patterns you thought you'd left behind? We all have moments where we wonder if real change is possible.This message from Colossians 1:13–14 unpacks the powerful truth that we don't have to rescue ourselves. Jesus has already done it. Through his own river rescue story, Pastor Matt shows how Christ pulls us from the darkness we can't escape on our own and transfers us into something brand new—a kingdom life marked by redemption and transformation.Whether you're exploring faith or need a reminder of what's true, these two verses offer both comfort and challenge: if you've trusted Christ as your Savior, you belong to a new kingdom now, and you don't have to go back to what once held you captive.

Ever feel like you're doing all the “right things” spiritually but not actually growing? In this message from Colossians, Pastor Anthony reveals what authentic spiritual growth truly looks like beyond church attendance and Bible knowledge.Discover the life-changing difference between knowing facts about God and actually walking with Him daily. Learn how finding strength in weakness and yielding to God's work transforms how you handle everything from workplace stress to relationship challenges.This isn't about religious performance—it's about experiencing real transformation as God shapes something beautiful in you.

Tired of maintaining a perfect image? In a world where authenticity seems rare, this message explores what genuine faith looks like beyond religious checklists and cultural Christianity.Discover the three marks of authentic Christianity from Colossians—faith in Jesus as both Savior and daily Sustainer, love that flows from the Spirit rather than selfish motives, and a kingdom mindset focused on God's eternal purposes.Learn why real faith isn't about what you do, but about yielding to God's work in you. Break free from performance-based spirituality and experience the freedom that comes from living authentically through surrender.

“See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles of the world, rather than according to Christ.” —Colossians 2:8While under house arrest, the apostle Paul, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, writes a letter to the growing church in Colossae. A church that knew Jesus but needed to be reminded of the truth.It's the truth still needed today. The truth of the gospel is that salvation comes through Jesus alone, and once we receive salvation, we are called to live in a manner worthy of the One who saved us.

Ever feel like you know what the Bible says but struggle to live it out? This first message in our Colossians series explores how this ancient letter speaks directly to your daily life.As we begin this verse-by-verse journey, we uncover three key principles that transform faith from theory to practice:1. Paul gives us profound truths in a simple way2. Right theology is the basis for right living3. The centrality of Jesus ChristWhen we receive God's guidance with grace rather than neglect or pride, we discover what church is meant to be—not just a place to attend, but a family where we truly belong and grow together.

When Jesus died, hope died with him—but something happened that changed everything. This Easter message explores the historical reality of the resurrection and how it brings three powerful gifts into our lives today: power over our deepest fears, hope when all seems lost, and peace in our uncertain world. Whether you're a longtime believer or just exploring faith, discover how this event from history continues to transform lives in the present.

When Jesus died, hope died with him—but something happened that changed everything. This Easter message explores the historical reality of the resurrection and how it brings three powerful gifts into our lives today: power over our deepest fears, hope when all seems lost, and peace in our uncertain world. Whether you're a longtime believer or just exploring faith, discover how this event from history continues to transform lives in the present.

There's a lot to learn from David's life. In Scripture, we see his successes and failures. We see a man who chose to follow after God, and we see his sin and the fallout. We see a man who trusted God with the impossible, and we see a man who chose instead to rely on himself. We see his spiritual highs and his rock bottom.But God, knowing the beginning from the end, called David a man after His own heart. In this series, as we walk through David's life, we'll learn from the highs and lows what God wants for us.

There's a lot to learn from David's life. In Scripture, we see his successes and failures. We see a man who chose to follow after God, and we see his sin and the fallout. We see a man who trusted God with the impossible, and we see a man who chose instead to rely on himself. We see his spiritual highs and his rock bottom.But God, knowing the beginning from the end, called David a man after His own heart. In this series, as we walk through David's life, we'll learn from the highs and lows what God wants for us.

There's a lot to learn from David's life. In Scripture, we see his successes and failures. We see a man who chose to follow after God, and we see his sin and the fallout. We see a man who trusted God with the impossible, and we see a man who chose instead to rely on himself. We see his spiritual highs and his rock bottom.But God, knowing the beginning from the end, called David a man after His own heart. In this series, as we walk through David's life, we'll learn from the highs and lows what God wants for us.

Ever feel like you're frantically searching for solutions instead of seeking God Himself? In this message, we explore David's cry in Psalm 61 and discover that God doesn't promise to remove our difficulties—He offers something more valuable: His presence within them. The rock higher than ourselves isn't escape—it's refuge. What if our breaking points aren't problems to be solved, but precisely where God's strength becomes most visible, reshaping us into who we're meant to become?

Ever had life completely wreck your plans? Through King David's story—fleeing his throne at age 61 as his own son led a rebellion—we discover what to do when dreams don't come true.David made a profound choice in his darkest moment: “Not my will, but yours be done.” The foundation of our faith isn't in answered prayers or happy endings, but in the unwavering confidence that God remains good even when circumstances aren't. When we feel forsaken, we're mistaken—broken dreams say nothing about God's presence or faithfulness in our lives.

There's a lot to learn from David's life. In Scripture, we see his successes and failures. We see a man who chose to follow after God, and we see his sin and the fallout. We see a man who trusted God with the impossible, and we see a man who chose instead to rely on himself. We see his spiritual highs and his rock bottom.But God, knowing the beginning from the end, called David a man after His own heart. In this series, as we walk through David's life, we'll learn from the highs and lows what God wants for us.

There's a lot to learn from David's life. In Scripture, we see his successes and failures. We see a man who chose to follow after God, and we see his sin and the fallout. We see a man who trusted God with the impossible, and we see a man who chose instead to rely on himself. We see his spiritual highs and his rock bottom.But God, knowing the beginning from the end, called David a man after His own heart. In this series, as we walk through David's life, we'll learn from the highs and lows what God wants for us.

There's a lot to learn from David's life. In Scripture, we see his successes and failures. We see a man who chose to follow after God, and we see his sin and the fallout. We see a man who trusted God with the impossible, and we see a man who chose instead to rely on himself. We see his spiritual highs and his rock bottom.But God, knowing the beginning from the end, called David a man after His own heart. In this series, as we walk through David's life, we'll learn from the highs and lows what God wants for us.

There's a lot to learn from David's life. In Scripture, we see his successes and failures. We see a man who chose to follow after God, and we see his sin and the fallout. We see a man who trusted God with the impossible, and we see a man who chose instead to rely on himself. We see his spiritual highs and his rock bottom.But God, knowing the beginning from the end, called David a man after His own heart. In this series, as we walk through David's life, we'll learn from the highs and lows what God wants for us.

There's a lot to learn from David's life. In Scripture, we see his successes and failures. We see a man who chose to follow after God, and we see his sin and the fallout. We see a man who trusted God with the impossible, and we see a man who chose instead to rely on himself. We see his spiritual highs and his rock bottom.But God, knowing the beginning from the end, called David a man after His own heart. In this series, as we walk through David's life, we'll learn from the highs and lows what God wants for us.

There's a lot to learn from David's life. In Scripture, we see his successes and failures. We see a man who chose to follow after God, and we see his sin and the fallout. We see a man who trusted God with the impossible, and we see a man who chose instead to rely on himself. We see his spiritual highs and his rock bottom.But God, knowing the beginning from the end, called David a man after His own heart. In this series, as we walk through David's life, we'll learn from the highs and lows what God wants for us.

There's a lot to learn from David's life. In Scripture, we see his successes and failures. We see a man who chose to follow after God, and we see his sin and the fallout. We see a man who trusted God with the impossible, and we see a man who chose instead to rely on himself. We see his spiritual highs and his rock bottom.But God, knowing the beginning from the end, called David a man after His own heart. In this series, as we walk through David's life, we'll learn from the highs and lows what God wants for us.

As followers of Jesus, we want to get to the point where we anticipate hearing from God, listen to Him when He speaks, and obey after hearing from Him.But what do we do when He's silent?What do we do when we can't hear His voice or see Him at work? We look at our circumstances, and it's easy to start making assumptions about how He must feel about us. We look at what we're going through, our feelings take over, and we can't see how God is working in us and the world around us.In life, there will be times when it feels like God is silent. But that's when we choose to trust Him even when we don't feel it. We choose to trust Him because of who He is, what He's already said, and what He has promised to do.When it feels like God is silent, we choose to trust.

Ever feel like you're facing giants that are just too big to overcome? We all have moments when life's challenges seem overwhelming. In this first message of our new David series, we explore how a young shepherd boy had the courage to face a 9-foot warrior when an entire army trembled in fear.David saw what everyone else missed—it wasn't about physical strength but spiritual clarity. When we place our hope in temporary things (careers, finances, relationships), we're left terrified when those things falter. But those who place their hope in God see clearly, act confidently, and walk humbly, even when facing impossible odds. What “Goliath” are you facing today, and where have you anchored your hope?Join us as we journey through the life of this imperfect yet extraordinary man after God's own heart, discovering timeless wisdom for our modern battles.

This Sunday, we're excited to welcome Jonathan Autrey, a missionary from the Dominican Republic, as our guest speaker. Jonathan has seen firsthand how God is changing lives through missions, and he'll be sharing his story—why missions matter, what it means to stand in the gap, and how we can all be part of something bigger than ourselves.

This Sunday, we're excited to welcome Jonathan Autrey, a missionary from the Dominican Republic, as our guest speaker. Jonathan has seen firsthand how God is changing lives through missions, and he'll be sharing his story—why missions matter, what it means to stand in the gap, and how we can all be part of something bigger than ourselves.

As followers of Jesus, we want to get to the point where we anticipate hearing from God, listen to Him when He speaks, and obey after hearing from Him.But what do we do when He's silent?What do we do when we can't hear His voice or see Him at work? We look at our circumstances, and it's easy to start making assumptions about how He must feel about us. We look at what we're going through, our feelings take over, and we can't see how God is working in us and the world around us.In life, there will be times when it feels like God is silent. But that's when we choose to trust Him even when we don't feel it. We choose to trust Him because of who He is, what He's already said, and what He has promised to do.When it feels like God is silent, we choose to trust.

As followers of Jesus, we want to get to the point where we anticipate hearing from God, listen to Him when He speaks, and obey after hearing from Him.But what do we do when He's silent?What do we do when we can't hear His voice or see Him at work? We look at our circumstances, and it's easy to start making assumptions about how He must feel about us. We look at what we're going through, our feelings take over, and we can't see how God is working in us and the world around us.In life, there will be times when it feels like God is silent. But that's when we choose to trust Him even when we don't feel it. We choose to trust Him because of who He is, what He's already said, and what He has promised to do.When it feels like God is silent, we choose to trust.

Ever felt like your prayers are hitting a wall? In this powerful message from our “When God Is Silent” series, we tackle one of faith's most challenging experiences: those seasons when God seems distant or unresponsive. Drawing from the Apostle Paul's personal struggles, we explore how God's “no” or silence doesn't reflect His absence—but might reveal His strength working through our weakness.Through the lens of 2 Corinthians 12, discover how divine silence isn't a reflection of God's love for you, your faith, or your obedience. Whether you're wrestling with unanswered prayers in your career, relationships, or personal life, this message offers profound insight into how God's grace proves sufficient even when answers don't come as expected.

As followers of Jesus, we want to get to the point where we anticipate hearing from God, listen to Him when He speaks, and obey after hearing from Him.But what do we do when He's silent?What do we do when we can't hear His voice or see Him at work? We look at our circumstances, and it's easy to start making assumptions about how He must feel about us. We look at what we're going through, our feelings take over, and we can't see how God is working in us and the world around us.In life, there will be times when it feels like God is silent. But that's when we choose to trust Him even when we don't feel it. We choose to trust Him because of who He is, what He's already said, and what He has promised to do.When it feels like God is silent, we choose to trust.

As followers of Jesus, we want to get to the point where we anticipate hearing from God, listen to Him when He speaks, and obey after hearing from Him.But what do we do when He's silent?What do we do when we can't hear His voice or see Him at work? We look at our circumstances, and it's easy to start making assumptions about how He must feel about us. We look at what we're going through, our feelings take over, and we can't see how God is working in us and the world around us.In life, there will be times when it feels like God is silent. But that's when we choose to trust Him even when we don't feel it. We choose to trust Him because of who He is, what He's already said, and what He has promised to do.When it feels like God is silent, we choose to trust.

As followers of Jesus, we want to get to the point where we anticipate hearing from God, listen to Him when He speaks, and obey after hearing from Him.But what do we do when He's silent?What do we do when we can't hear His voice or see Him at work? We look at our circumstances, and it's easy to start making assumptions about how He must feel about us. We look at what we're going through, our feelings take over, and we can't see how God is working in us and the world around us.In life, there will be times when it feels like God is silent. But that's when we choose to trust Him even when we don't feel it. We choose to trust Him because of who He is, what He's already said, and what He has promised to do.When it feels like God is silent, we choose to trust.

Samuel. Moses. Elijah. Abraham. Each experienced moments in their lives when they heard the voice of God.And while their experiences were specific to them, the truth is for us, even now.As His children, the Spirit of God dwells in us, and He desires for us to listen for, to listen to, and then to obey Him. Not as a one-time thing, but living in the ever-continuing, ever-deepening process of trusting Him and surrendering our way to His.

Samuel. Moses. Elijah. Abraham. Each experienced moments in their lives when they heard the voice of God.And while their experiences were specific to them, the truth is for us, even now.As His children, the Spirit of God dwells in us, and He desires for us to listen for, to listen to, and then to obey Him. Not as a one-time thing, but living in the ever-continuing, ever-deepening process of trusting Him and surrendering our way to His.

Samuel. Moses. Elijah. Abraham. Each experienced moments in their lives when they heard the voice of God.And while their experiences were specific to them, the truth is for us, even now.As His children, the Spirit of God dwells in us, and He desires for us to listen for, to listen to, and then to obey Him. Not as a one-time thing, but living in the ever-continuing, ever-deepening process of trusting Him and surrendering our way to His.

Samuel. Moses. Elijah. Abraham. Each experienced moments in their lives when they heard the voice of God.And while their experiences were specific to them, the truth is for us, even now.As His children, the Spirit of God dwells in us, and He desires for us to listen for, to listen to, and then to obey Him. Not as a one-time thing, but living in the ever-continuing, ever-deepening process of trusting Him and surrendering our way to His.

Samuel. Moses. Elijah. Abraham. Each experienced moments in their lives when they heard the voice of God.And while their experiences were specific to them, the truth is for us, even now.As His children, the Spirit of God dwells in us, and He desires for us to listen for, to listen to, and then to obey Him. Not as a one-time thing, but living in the ever-continuing, ever-deepening process of trusting Him and surrendering our way to His.

Samuel. Moses. Elijah. Abraham. Each experienced moments in their lives when they heard the voice of God.And while their experiences were specific to them, the truth is for us, even now.As His children, the Spirit of God dwells in us, and He desires for us to listen for, to listen to, and then to obey Him. Not as a one-time thing, but living in the ever-continuing, ever-deepening process of trusting Him and surrendering our way to His.

Samuel. Moses. Elijah. Abraham. Each experienced moments in their lives when they heard the voice of God.And while their experiences were specific to them, the truth is for us, even now.As His children, the Spirit of God dwells in us, and He desires for us to listen for, to listen to, and then to obey Him. Not as a one-time thing, but living in the ever-continuing, ever-deepening process of trusting Him and surrendering our way to His.

This week, we took time to pause, reflect, and celebrate God's faithfulness as the year comes to a close. Together, we worshiped through songs, prayer, and Scripture, giving thanks for all God has done in our church and our lives while looking ahead with anticipation for what's to come.If you missed the service or want to experience it again, watch the full replay here. Let's continue to fix our eyes on Jesus and lift His name high as we step into a new year filled with hope and purpose.

This week, we took time to pause, reflect, and celebrate God's faithfulness as the year comes to a close. Together, we worshiped through songs, prayer, and Scripture, giving thanks for all God has done in our church and our lives while looking ahead with anticipation for what's to come.If you missed the service or want to experience it again, watch the full replay here. Let's continue to fix our eyes on Jesus and lift His name high as we step into a new year filled with hope and purpose.

Into the darkness, Jesus brought light.Into the hopelessness of our hurt, suffering, disillusionment, fear, and failure, Jesus brought hope. He came for the scorned and the rejected. He came for the unclean and the outcast. He came for the broken and the shamed. He came for the lost. He came for the sinner. He came for us. … and into the sin of our dark and hopeless world, Jesus brought the light and hope of salvation. “I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness” (John 12:46).

Into the darkness, Jesus brought light.Into the hopelessness of our hurt, suffering, disillusionment, fear, and failure, Jesus brought hope. He came for the scorned and the rejected. He came for the unclean and the outcast. He came for the broken and the shamed. He came for the lost. He came for the sinner. He came for us. … and into the sin of our dark and hopeless world, Jesus brought the light and hope of salvation. “I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness” (John 12:46).

Into the darkness, Jesus brought light.Into the hopelessness of our hurt, suffering, disillusionment, fear, and failure, Jesus brought hope. He came for the scorned and the rejected. He came for the unclean and the outcast. He came for the broken and the shamed. He came for the lost. He came for the sinner. He came for us. … and into the sin of our dark and hopeless world, Jesus brought the light and hope of salvation. “I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness” (John 12:46).

Into the darkness, Jesus brought light.Into the hopelessness of our hurt, suffering, disillusionment, fear, and failure, Jesus brought hope. He came for the scorned and the rejected. He came for the unclean and the outcast. He came for the broken and the shamed. He came for the lost. He came for the sinner. He came for us. … and into the sin of our dark and hopeless world, Jesus brought the light and hope of salvation. “I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness” (John 12:46).

Into the darkness, Jesus brought light.Into the hopelessness of our hurt, suffering, disillusionment, fear, and failure, Jesus brought hope. He came for the scorned and the rejected. He came for the unclean and the outcast. He came for the broken and the shamed. He came for the lost. He came for the sinner. He came for us. … and into the sin of our dark and hopeless world, Jesus brought the light and hope of salvation. “I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness” (John 12:46).

Into the darkness, Jesus brought light.Into the hopelessness of our hurt, suffering, disillusionment, fear, and failure, Jesus brought hope. He came for the scorned and the rejected. He came for the unclean and the outcast. He came for the broken and the shamed. He came for the lost. He came for the sinner. He came for us. … and into the sin of our dark and hopeless world, Jesus brought the light and hope of salvation. “I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness” (John 12:46).

Into the darkness, Jesus brought light.Into the hopelessness of our hurt, suffering, disillusionment, fear, and failure, Jesus brought hope. He came for the scorned and the rejected. He came for the unclean and the outcast. He came for the broken and the shamed. He came for the lost. He came for the sinner. He came for us. … and into the sin of our dark and hopeless world, Jesus brought the light and hope of salvation. “I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness” (John 12:46).

Forgiving others is one of the hardest things we're called to do, but it's also one of the most freeing. Guest speaker Josh Teis shares a practical, step-by-step guide to forgiveness, rooted in scripture and centered on love, honesty, pity, and trust. This message will challenge and encourage you to extend grace and experience healing.