Westminster Vineyard

Continuing in the series, Sam Stephens delves into two profound parables from Matthew 13: the Parable of the Hidden Treasure and the Parable of the Pearl of Great Value. He illustrates how both parables underscore the immeasurable worth of the kingdom of heaven, a treasure so valuable that it is worth sacrificing everything else to possess. The sermon emphasizes the joyful and radical commitment required to follow Jesus, highlighting that letting go of other pursuits, whether found unexpectedly or sought diligently, is essential to fully embrace the ultimate treasure found in Him. For more information about the church, please visit Northwestvineyard.org .

Continuing in our 'Stranger Things of the Parables' series, Pastor Scott Engebretson continues to explore the "upside-down kingdom" of God in Matthew 13. He unpacks the Parable of the Mustard Seed, illustrating how the kingdom starts from the smallest beginnings and grows into something massive and inclusive, providing shelter and a home for others. For more information about the church, please visit Northwestvineyard.org .

In the continuation of the Stranger Things of the Parables series, Pastor Scott Engebretson explores the Parable of the Weeds among the Wheat from Matthew 13. The sermon addresses the difficult question of why evil coexists with good in the world, explaining that the master in the parable instructs his servants to wait until the harvest at the end of the age to separate them, so as not to damage the wheat. The message highlights the importance of living patiently in the "in-between" and reflects on God's patience as described in 2 Peter 3:8-9. For more information about the church, please visit Northwestvineyard.org .

In this first episode of the new series 'Stranger Things of the Parables', Pastor Scott Engebretson introduces the idea of the "upside down world" of the kingdom of God, contrasting it with the fictional world of the show "Stranger Things". He explains that Jesus's parables are peculiar and are designed to both reveal the secrets of the kingdom to those who desire them and conceal them from those who do not. This sermon focuses on the Parable of the Sower from Matthew 13, highlighting the four types of soil and describing God as a "prodigal God" who lavishly spreads His word everywhere. The episode encourages listeners to cultivate the soil of their hearts, acknowledging that it is a constant process of tending and nurturing. For more information about the church, please visit Northwestvineyard.org.

In the final week of our series, speaker Sam Stephens discusses what it looks like to live a life marked by the gospel. Drawing from a definition by pastor Tim Keller, Sam defines the gospel not as advice but as a declaration of good news—an announcement of Jesus's victory, peace, and authority as the new king. The sermon encourages listeners to embrace their role as "good heralds" who declare Christ the King's authority over all the Earth. Sam also references Paul's farewell address to the elders in Acts chapter 20, emphasizing the importance of testifying to the good news of God's grace. For more information about the church, please visit Northwestvineyard.org .

On Pentecost Sunday, Pastor Scott Engebreston continues in our series looking at the Holy Sprit coming in power on the disciples. 

In this episode of the Northwest Vineyard podcast, speaker Scott Engebretson continues the 'Act'ing' Out Resurrection series by highlighting the early church's structure around its mission. The message emphasizes three key points from the passage: the church acts together , is a multicultural family , and is rooted in worship, fasting, and prayer. Scott shares a personal story about how laying on of hands can unleash the gifts God has given us for mission, not as a chore but as a privilege . Ultimately, the episode encourages listeners to be a "sent people" who are willing to respond to God's call to go, whether it's around the city or the world. For more information about the church or to connect, visit Northwestvineyard.org.

Pastor Scott Engebretson continues our Act'ing' Out Resurrection Series by discussing how the resurrection has implications on our lives, changing them. The talk focuses on "the act of coming and going," exploring how God calls people to mission. Drawing from the book of Acts, specifically chapters 12 and 13, the speaker highlights the early church's structure around mission. The message emphasizes three key points from the passage: the church acts together, is a multicultural family, and is rooted in worship, fasting, and prayer. The speaker shares personal stories about how laying on of hands can unleash the gifts God has given us for mission, not as a chore but as a privilege. Ultimately, the episode encourages listeners to be a "sent people" who are willing to respond to God's call to go, whether it's around the city or the world. For more information about the church or to connect, visit Northwestvineyard.org.

Pastor Hannah Engebretson continues our Acts series looking at how leadership in the early church and considering what makes a good or a bad leader.

On this Mothers Day Pastor Scott Engebretson continues in our series on Acts looking at how generous the early followers of the emerging church were but also it revealed deeper heart issues for others. 

Have you considered how the disciples completely transformed after the ressurection of Jesus? Pastor Scott Engebretson shows us that Jesus took people who had neither the skills or knowledge and shaped them into powerful messengers of his word. 

Kicking off our brand new series Pastor Scott Engebretson dives into the book of Acts and asks the question how are we authentically living out our resurrection lives. Are we willing to wait to allow Jesus to move in our lives?

When Jesus is resurrected and starts appearing to those who were close to Him he meets people where they are and speaks directly into their lives. Pastor Scott Engebretson highlights these words for us today to help us see that Jesus is talking to us as well and wants to meet us in our Grief, Fear and Doubts just like he did with His followers. 

Pastor Scott Engebretson during the Holy Week looks at some of the last words Jesus says to his disciples before the cross. Today we look at John 12 and look at the purpose of Jesus coming to us was to draw as many to Him as possible. 

Pastor Scott Engebretson continues the Lent series looking at the Lords prayer and shows how this significant prayer is a model for us to follow in our personal prayer life and how Jesus is continually intercedeing for us. 

Executive Pastor Becca Knudsen continues our Lent series discussing how we can feel alone in our different phases of life. Jesus has some very powerful words about loneliness in the face of His crucifixion and leaving the disciples. 

I am the vine and you are the branches. Jesus intended for us to be near to him and remain with him. Pastor Scott Engebretson continues our series looking at John 15:1-5

This week looking at the final words of Jesus before the crucifixion, Pastor Scott Engebretson considers what it looks like to trust Jesus even when we are lost or confused. 

Pastor Scott Engebretson kicks off our new series coming into Lent looking at the last things Jesus tells his followers before He is crucified. During the Last Supper Jesus washes his disciples feet and teaches them about the heart of the servant. 

Where are the spaces or places that have shaped your life? Pastor Scott Engebretson concludes this series considering the places you have lived which have impacted your life physically and spiritually. We are looking at the song by DJO called 'End of the Beginning' and contrasting this with the Psalm 139. You can listen to the song here

Continuing in our series, Pastor Scott Engebretson looks at Bob Dillions song 'Like a Rolling Stone' which has come back into populatrity with the recent movie chronicling his life and Dillion said he wrote it as a song of revenge. Have you ever wanted revenge? Scott encourages us to live in the discomfort by contrasting this song to Psalm 137. You can listen to the song here

Continuing in our series on modern music, Pastor Hannah Engebretson looks at the song 'I Had Some Help' from Post Malone and comparing it to Psalm 55 trying to understand how to navigate hard relationships and in particular relationships with betrayal. The song won't be in the podcast but you can listen to it here. 

How hard is it to wait for the good times to come? What does scripture say about waiting? In todays sermon Pastor Scott Enbretson looks at One Republic's I Don't Want to Wait and comparing it to Psalm 84.  The song won't be in the podcast so if you want to listen to it on your own you can play it here.

What are the regrets in your life? How do you get free from the regret? Today Pastor Scott Enbretson looks at Taylor Swifts song Fortnight and comparing it to Psalm 51 to help answer this question.  The song won't be in the podcast so if you want to listen to it on your own you can play it here.

Pastor Scott Engebretson continues our series looking at the song Stick Season by Noah Kahan comparing it to Psalm 13. We are looking today at how sometimes we are waiting for God to do something to overcome the bad or evil in our lives.  The song won't be in the podcast so if you want to listen to it on your own you can play it here.

Executive Pastor Becca Knudsen kicks off our new series Modern Day Psalms lookig at Benson Boones 'Beautiful Things' song and how it parrallels to Psalm 40. 

Guest Pastor and Vineyard Super Regional Leader Joel Seymour shares Vineyard values with us this morning and shows how in the Vineyard everyone gets to participate in the work of the Kingdom. 

Kicking off the New Year, Pastor Scott Engebretson looks in Daniel 3 at a story of what an audacious faith looks like. Are you living audaciously in your faith? Could you consider how to lean into a more audacious faith as you start 2025? 

Concluding our series in Habakkuk, Executive Pastor Becca Knudesen looks at how Habukkuk laments to God. His lament doesn't end in compliant but in assurance in who God is.

Continuing in our series in looking at Habakkuk, Pastor Scott Engebretson looks at the prophets action of actively waiting for God to speak to him. Do you need to hear a word from God? Maybe creating space to sit and wait in silence will give God the opportunity to speak in this season.

Pastor Scott Engebretson continues our series looking at Habakkuk looking at the difficult question the prophet asks God. Why do you let evil prevail in the world? 

Kicking off our Advent series, Pastor Scott Engebretson takes us to Habakkuk to show how Advent is supposed to start in darkness. Our anticipation of the coming Savior is to start with a lament of all that is broken in our world. 

Concluding our Fruit of the Spirit series, Founding Pastor Jay Pathak talks about how self control allows for more freedom to come into your life. 

Do you think gentleness equals weakness? Today Pastor Scott Engebretson helps us undestand why Paul doesn't just include this Fruit but repeats it in the next chapter. 

Today Pastor Scott Engebretson asks the question of how we can lilve as loyal people in a disloyal world. 

Kindness and Goodness might be easy to skip past in Galatians 5 but today Pastor Ben Folman makes the argument that these are key fruit to understanding who God is and how he wants us to show up in the world. 

Pastor Scott Engebretson continues our series in Galatians 5 looking at fruit related to Peace and Patience. 

Pastor Hannah Engebretson continues in our Fruit of the Spirit series discussing Joy. Joy is not happinness but what is it? Why is Joy talked about so much throughout the bible? 

Continuing in our new series, Pastor Scott Engebretson contrasts growing a fruit tree to seeing the fruits of the Spirit growing in our lives. To live into the fruit of the Spirit you need to tend to the disciplines in your life in order to bear fruit. 

Pastor Scott Engebretson kicks off our new Fruit of the Spirit series asking the question what is the fruit we should be expecting when we are led by the Spirit.

Pastor Scott Engebretson concludes our series by looking to how Paul calls the church to unity even though there are many trying to divide the church. 

Pastor Becca Knudsen continues our series during this election season talking about how to handle the stress we are experiencing in the midst of division.

Today we are celebrating 10 years since Northwest Vineyard launched. We are also kicking off our new series, Pastor Scott Engebretson today asks the question if you are satisfied with your life or where you are at with God. 

Looking ahead to our Northwest Vineyard 10 year celebration, Pastor Scott Engebretson takes us back to Ezra when the Isrealites were returning from Babylon to show us how they were able to look to the future with hope by looking back at the joy and sorrow they had all endured.

Pastor Scott Engebretson concludes our Family Mess series this morning discussing the power of reconciliation. 

Today Pastor Scott Engebretson looks at favortisim within our families and how this usually doesn't turn out very well. 

Continuing in our Family Mess series, Pastor Scott Engebretson looks at the concept of love and how it is not as neat and tidy as we imagined it to be when we were younger. 

Today Pastor Scott Engebretson continues our Family Mess series by looking at Jacob and the mess he ran away from with his older brother Esau. What does it look like instead of running away from the messes in our life to actively engage in them?

What is the story your life revolves around? Is it as big as Gods story? This week in our Family Mess series Pastor Scott Engebreston asks us to consider what story we are living into. 

Executive Pastor Becca Knudsen continues our Family Mess series thinking about death considering this question: How can you give your death away?

Pastor Scott Engebretson continues our Family Mess series discussing the difficult passage of God asking Abraham to sacrifice Isaac. Why does God bring these tests to us and what are their purpose?