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Associate Pastor Ron King is continuing a series on women of the Bible. And this is part two about Hannah. Hanna's song had a significant influence on how others praised God. That's because Hannah's response to having a child after years of infertility: __ __ It's a beautiful and heartfelt song. Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on March 24, 2023, at 9:30am. You can find us online at nwhills.com https://nwhills.com/. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Welcome and Introduction to the Series 00:51 Exploring the Depth of Hannah's Faith and Struggle 10:38 Hannah's Influence and the Power of Her Song 14:56 The Profound Lessons from Hannah's Journey 27:11 Understanding God's Sovereignty and Our Accountability
Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen is continuing a series on women of the Bible. Hannah struggled for years with infertility. There was lots of hurt and dysfunction for Hannah, her husband, Elkanah, and even his second wife, Peninnah. It's a messy and sad situation. But once Hannah surrenders what's most important to her, that's when God does something amazing. Also, as part of the "Something To Say!" series, we'll start the message with someone's testimony. We hope you find it encouraging. Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on March 17, 2023, at 9:30am. You can find us online at nwhills.com https://nwhills.com/. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 00:49 Something to Say: Overcoming Fear 05:36 Hannah's Story: Infertility and Family Dynamics 09:06 The Pain and Complexity of Hannah's Situation 18:04 Elkanah's Response and the Ongoing Family Struggle 22:31 Hannah's Bargain or Surrender? 33:12 The Ultimate Exchange: Our Surrender for His Glory
Worship Director Justin Jackson is continuing a series on women of the Bible. This is part 2 about Deborah, where we look at four themes from her song after the victory against Jabin, the king of Canaan. In this song, Deborah rightly proclaims that God is the hero of their battle. Like Deborah, God unites us and calls us to battle against evil. And even though the odds may sometimes seem impossible, God will lead us to victory against cruelty and cowardice. Also, as part of the "Something To Say!" series, we'll start the message with someone's testimony. We hope you find it encouraging. Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on March 10, 2023, at 9:30am. You can find us online at nwhills.com https://nwhills.com/. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 00:56 Something to Say: Overcoming Fear and Finding Faith 05:57 Deborah Part Two: A Dive into the Bible 08:43 The Song of Deborah: Unpacking the Themes 18:41 Understanding the Context of Deborah's Story 19:52 Jesus: The Ultimate Problem Solver 20:29 The Importance of Unity in the Church 31:45 The Death of Sisera: God's Punishment for Cruelty and Cowardice 35:38 Making God the Hero of Your Life
Worship Director Justin Jackson is continuing a series on women of the Bible. What does it mean to be courageous? Deborah was a prophetess and judge of Israel and displayed courage while judging and in her actions against the Canaanites. This encounter against the Canaanites teaches us seven ways to follow God courageously. Also, as part of the "Something To Say!" series, we'll start the message with someone's testimony. We hope you find it encouraging. Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on March 3, 2023, at 8:00am. You can find us online at nwhills.com https://nwhills.com/. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 00:46 Something to Say 03:57 Exploring the Women of the Bible Series 05:58 The Courageous Life of Deborah 08:39 The Battle and Deborah's Leadership 10:04 The Role of Barak and the Battle's Outcome 12:51 Jael's Courageous Act 34:54 The Ultimate Example of Courage
Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen is continuing a series on women of the Bible. This is part 2 about Miriam, where we hear the first song recorded in scripture where Moses and Miriam sing praise to God for delivering them from the hands of Pharaoh's army. It's the first time in their entire lives that they experience true relief and freedom from oppression. And the same is true for us once Jesus saves us from our sins. Also, as part of the "Something To Say!" series, we'll start the message with someone's testimony. We hope you find it encouraging. Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on February 25, 2023, at 9:30am. You can find us online at nwhills.com https://nwhills.com/. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Something To Say 06:47 Introduction to the Text 09:24 The Role of Miriam in the Exodus Story 21:36 The Power of Song in Celebration 29:31 The Freedom from Past Sin and Guilt 34:47 The Story of Exodus in Psalm 106
Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen is continuing a series on women of the Bible. Many of us have heard how God worked through the Old Testament leader Moses. But perhaps, not many of us remember how God worked through his sister as well. Miriam first stepped up when she was around 8 years old and then again 80 years later. There are many wonderful lessons to follow, and one critical warning from the end of her life. Also, as part of the "Something To Say!" series, we'll start the message with someone's testimony. We hope you find it encouraging. Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on February 18, 2023, at 9:30am. You can find us online at nwhills.com https://nwhills.com/.
Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen is starting a series on women of the Bible. Let's be honest: the Bible can feel male-dominated. It's written by men, and it's mostly about men. Plus, Jesus was a man, and all the apostles were men. Yet, we know that we all have a place and that God loves both men and women. So, Pastor Josh will answer six questions about one of the most debated issues in Christian scholarship in the past few decades. Also, as part of the "Something To Say!" series, we'll start the message with someone's testimony. We hope you find it encouraging. Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on February 11, 2023, at 9:30am. You can find us online at nwhills.com https://nwhills.com/.
Associate Pastor Ron King is concluding a series on prayer as a spiritual discipline. There are two essential settings in your prayer life: in a community with other believers and alone in solitude. But being alone in prayer can be challenging. It can be hard to slow down, ignore the noise of daily life, let go of never-ending to-do lists, and listen to God. So, instead of settling for a "prayer light" life, let's talk about growing in our prayer life. Also, as part of the "Something To Say!" series, we'll start the message with someone's testimony. We hope you find it encouraging. Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on February 4, 2023, at 9:00am. You can find us online at nwhills.com https://nwhills.com/.
Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen is continuing a series on prayer as a spiritual discipline. In this message, we explore what listening to God is all about. How can you hear His voice? What is He saying, and how do you respond? God spoke to us through prophets for thousands of years - a simple yet profound act. But now, God has spoken through Christ, and we ought to be a people who begs to listen to him. So, let's talk about the process of listening to God. Also, as part of the "Something To Say!" series, we'll start the message with someone's testimony. We hope you find it encouraging. Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on January 28, 2023, at 9:00am. You can find us online at nwhills.com https://nwhills.com/.
Youth Pastor Gary Jones is continuing a series on prayer as a spiritual discipline. Have you ever felt like your prayer life could use some work? Many of us find it hard to pray, or feel stagnate, because we don't know what to say to God. As we dive into a Psalm, it'll show that God wants our hearts, and He's inviting you to respond to Him in prayer. At the end of the message, you'll have an extended time to respond. So take your time, wherever you are, and spend that time in prayer. Also, as part of the "Something To Say!" series, we'll start the message with someone's testimony. We hope you find it encouraging. Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on January 21, 2023, at 9:00am. You can find us online at nwhills.com https://nwhills.com/.
Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen is continuing a series on prayer as a spiritual discipline. Prayer often feels the most natural and necessary when we feel helpless. But it turns out that the feeling of helplessness is a good thing because we have a father who loves us like young children. Also, as part of the "Something To Say!" series, we'll start the message with someone's testimony. We hope you find it encouraging. Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on January 14, 2023, at 10:45am. You can find us online at nwhills.com https://nwhills.com/.
Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen is starting a series on spiritual disciplines. As we start a new year, we all want to improve in many different areas of life, including our faith, but how do we do that? How do we grow? How do we strengthen our desire, resolve, and love for Jesus? As we start this new series on the spiritual discipline of prayer, let's look at this unique tool Jesus gives to us to strengthen our faith and love for him. Also, as part of the "Something To Say!" series, we'll start the message with someone's testimony. We hope you find it encouraging. Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on January 7, 2023, at 9:00am. You can find us online at nwhills.com https://nwhills.com/.
Associate Pastor Ron King is talking about finishing well. The end of David's life raises two critical questions that the apostle Paul writes about in his letters to Timothy. They are questions that we seldom consider well. __ __ Today, we have a panel of friends to help us explore these questions. Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on December 31, 2023, at 9:00am. You can find us online at nwhills.com https://nwhills.com/.
Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen concludes a series on the life of David while we celebrate the greatest birth in history. Like in a regular birthday celebration, bringing a gift is appropriate. So, today, we're asked: what kind of meaningful gift can we give to God? David’s final public speech shows us what God - the maker of everything - desires from us. Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on December 24, 2023, at 9:00am. You can find us online at nwhills.com https://nwhills.com/.
Associate Pastor Ron King continues a series on the life of David. Ever wonder why your gratitude towards God has lost its punch? Perhaps your view of Him is warped or weak. Discover why David's view of God was tremendous and why he had a heart after God. Also, as part of the "Something To Say!" series, we'll start the message with someone's testimony. And this week, there are three people who will be baptized. We hope you find it encouraging. Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on December 17, 2023, at 9:00am. You can find us online at nwhills.com https://nwhills.com/.
Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues a series on the life of David. Do you have an area in life that isn't going the way you wanted? What's your typical reaction? We're continuing from where we stopped last week - after David makes an altar to atone for his sin of taking a census. After that, David desires to build a magnificent temple for the Lord. However, the Lord tells David he won’t be the one to make it - his son, Solomon, will make it. Let's see how David reacts to this disappointment. Also, as part of the "Something To Say!" series, we'll start the message with someone's testimony. We hope you find it encouraging. Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on December 10, 2023, at 9:00am. You can find us online at nwhills.com https://nwhills.com/.
Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues a series on the life of David. The story of Israel wanting a king ended exactly as God predicted. God gave them what they thought they wanted with Saul, which went horribly. Then God gave them their best shot at a good king with David, which still ended tragically. We'll dive into that tragic ending today, and through that, we see God's forgiveness and our need for Jesus - the perfect king. Also, as part of the "Something To Say!" series, we'll start the message with someone's testimony. We hope you find it encouraging. Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on December 3, 2023, at 9:00am. You can find us online at nwhills.com https://nwhills.com/.
Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues a series on the life of David. We all have some part of our history that we are embarrassed by, ashamed of, and maybe even haunted by. We've all done things we know we shouldn't have, and we've thought things we know we shouldn't. What do we do with those shameful memories? Do they matter? Does God see them? Does He forgive them? As we see in the story of King David's greatest fall, God meets him in his failure, David repents, and God forgives. This Thanksgiving weekend, let's give thanks for God's generosity and forgiveness. Also, as part of the "Something To Say!" series, we'll start the message with someone's testimony. We hope you find it encouraging. Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on November 26, 2023, at 9:00am. You can find us online at nwhills.com https://nwhills.com/.
Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues a series on the life of David. David was called Israel's greatest king because he had a heart after God. We see a clear example after David is crowned king and establishes Jerusalem, the city of David. David desired to dwell in the house of the Lord, which at that time meant bringing the Arc of the Covenant to Jerusalem. But in doing that, David learned an important lesson about how God wants us to approach him. Also, as part of the "Something To Say!" series, we'll start the message with someone's testimony. We hope you find it encouraging. Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on November 19, 2023, at 9:00am. You can find us online at nwhills.com https://nwhills.com/.
Worship Director Justin Jackson continues a series on the life of David. David demonstrates God's mercy by how he treats Saul and his family. David doesn't see Saul as an enemy, doesn't do what everybody expects, and doesn't take vengeance into his own hands. It's a beautiful picture of how God treats us and how we should treat others, given what God has done for us. Also, as part of the "Something To Say!" series, we'll start the message with someone's testimony. We hope you find it encouraging. Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on November 12, 2023, at 9:00am. You can find us online at nwhills.com https://nwhills.com/.
IN 1 SAMUEL 18 WE READ THE CONTINUING STORY OF DAVID. AS DAVID’S POPULARITY GREW, SO TOO DID SAUL’S JEALOUSY. WE READ IN THIS CHAPTER OF THE FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN JONATHAN AND DAVID, AND JONATHAN’S FAITH AND ACCEPTANCE AND DAVID WOULD BE THE NEXT KING OF ISRAEL. WE ALSO READ OF DAVID’S FAILURE TO TRUST GOD IN HIS LOVE LIFE, BY MARRYING SAUL’S DAUGHTER, WHICH WILL LEAD TO GREATER PROBLEMS IN DAVID’S FUTURE.
Youth Pastor Gary Jones continues our 10 week series on the Life of David. In 1 Samuel 17 we read the epic story of the duel between David and the Philistine champion Goliath. Though Goliath was mighty, David triumphed over him because he had faith that God would be with him in the midst of the battle. Likewise, God calls us to step out in faith and trust, placing our lives fully into His care.
Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen begins a 10 week series on the Life of David. David was considered Israel’s greatest King. He was a great poet, a mighty warrior, and a strong ruler. He was also a sinner, who failed many times in his life. But above all of these things, David was a man after God’s heart. Today, Pastor Josh provides some background to the life of David, and shows us what it means to have a Heart after God.
Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen concludes a vision series for our ministry year called "Something To Say!" Our fifth ask at Northwest Hills is to make Jesus known. God brings justice against anyone who disobeys Him. And the truth is that there's a problem: death is coming to everyone because everyone has disobeyed God. However, God provided a solution by sending His son, Jesus, to the cross, and He extends his mercy to anyone who understands and embraces the cross. So, our job is to share that truth - that God is both just and merciful - with others. Also, as part of the "Something To Say!" series, we'll start the message with someone's testimony. We hope you find it encouraging. Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on October 15, 2023, at 10:45am. You can find us online at nwhills.com https://nwhills.com/.
Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues a vision series for our ministry year called "Something To Say!" Our fourth ask at Northwest Hills is to serve with intention. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus warns us that we can only serve one of two masters. One is worldly wealth, but that doesn't last. The other is God, which does last. So, given what God has given you - your time, talents, and passions - how can you best serve God? Also, as part of the "Something To Say!" series, we'll start the message with someone's testimony. We hope you find it encouraging. Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on October 8, 2023, at 10:45am. You can find us online at nwhills.com https://nwhills.com/.
Worship Director Justin Jackson continues a vision series for our ministry year called "Something To Say!" Our third ask at Northwest Hills is to live in community. We all genuinely desire to live in community, but finding that perfect community is almost impossible. In this message, Justin explores why it’s difficult and breaks down six ways Jesus modeled how we should live in community. Also, as part of the "Something To Say!" series, we'll start the message with someone's testimony. We hope you find it encouraging. Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on October 1, 2023, at 9:00am. You can find us online at nwhills.com https://nwhills.com/.
Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues a new vision series for our ministry year called "Something To Say!" Our second ask at Northwest Hills is to practice the spiritual disciplines. God loves you unconditionally, more than you can imagine. So, practicing the spiritual disciplines isn't about gaining acceptance from God. Instead, these are steps that we can take for us to fall more in love with Jesus. I encourage you to pick one discipline this week and try it. Also, as part of the "Something To Say!" series, we'll start the message with someone's testimony. We hope you find it encouraging. Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on September 24, 2023, at 9:00am. You can find us online at nwhills.com https://nwhills.com/.
Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues a new vision series for our ministry year called "Something To Say!" Our first ask at Northwest Hills is to commit to church. Jesus loved the church, and so we should as well. This week, we dive into why this is part of our vision and ask. Also, as part of the "Something To Say!" series, we'll start the message with someone's testimony. We hope you find it encouraging. Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on September 17, 2023, at 9:00am. You can find us online at nwhills.com https://nwhills.com/.
Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen starts a new vision series for our ministry year called "Something To Say!" The Bible reveals two truths: 1) We are more awful than we can imagine, but 2) We are also more loved by God than we could imagine. The world already knows the first truth, but people also need to know that they're loved. And our lives, as Christians, have something to say about following Jesus. What's you're story? Also, as part of the "Something To Say!" series, we'll start the message with someone's testimony. We hope you find it encouraging. Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on September 10, 2023, at 9:00am. You can find us online at nwhills.com https://nwhills.com/.
Youth Pastor Gary Jones concludes a series called "What Is Going On?" where we read the entire Bible in a year. John wrote Revelation to seven churches to encourage them to keep the faith. So, it’s not written to us, but it is for us. The letter can be hard to understand, but it gives us a Heavenly perspective on our earthly circumstances. Then, this week, read the book of Revelation. Also, check out nwhills.com/hub https://www.nwhills.com/hub/ for additional resources like book overviews, reading plans, and application questions. Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on September 4, 2023, at 9:00am. You can find us online at nwhills.com https://nwhills.com/.
