Pastor Ben Dixon

The Practice of Scripture | Pastor Ben Dixon

The Practices of the Faith are not circumstantial responses to life going wrong, but intentional rhythms that keep us close to God when life is going right. This week, we focus on The Practice of Scripture which is the foundational practice that shapes every other aspect of our faith. The Bible was not given merely to inform us, but to form us! As we commit ourselves to regularly reading, reflecting, and meditating on God’s Word, we position ourselves to hear His voice more clearly and live faithfully under His authority.

Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon
Scripture: Jude 3
Series: The Practices of The Faith

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Beyond The Sermon | Episode 6 | The Practice of Fasting

 

 

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Are You Hungry for God? | Pastor Ben Dixon

Throughout Scripture, hunger is used as a powerful metaphor for desire, passion, and dependence on God. Just as physical hunger signals our need for food, spiritual hunger is a holy discomfort that reminds us we need more of God in our lives. This weekend we’ll explore what fuels our hunger for God, what hinders it, and how we can intentionally cultivate a deeper desire for His presence, His Word, and His ways. As we continue our time of fasting and seeking the Lord, we’re believing God to awaken fresh hunger and to satisfy us as we earnestly seek Him.

Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon
Scripture: Psalms 42:1-2, Matthew 5:6
Series: Stand Alone Messages

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The Practice of Fasting | Pastor Ben Dixon

As we begin a new series called “Practices of the Faith”, we are focusing on the spiritual disciplines that shape how we follow Jesus in everyday life. Fasting is one of the most important and least understood of the practices in Scripture. Fasting is the intentional decision to lay aside food and other things in order to seek God more fully through prayer and dependence. We are beginning this series with fasting because it will help reset our spiritual priorities and create space for God to work in us. Also, as we enter into a season of prayer and fasting for 21 days, I believe that we will receive a renewed hunger, greater focus, and deeper reliance on God as a church family

Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon
Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18
Series: The Practices of The Faith

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Reset Your Algorithm | Pastor Ben Dixon

In a world that constantly competes for our attention and shapes the way we think, desire, and live, it’s easy to be formed without even realizing it. Scripture reminds us that we are always being shaped by something—either by the patterns of the world or by the way of Jesus. This message invites us to pause, reflect, and realign our lives around Christ by asking honest questions about who or what is shaping us, who God is calling us to become, and how we will intentionally follow Him into that life. As we step into a new year, this is an invitation to reset—not our schedules or devices, but our discipleship—choosing once again to be formed by the ways and words of Jesus.

Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon
Scripture: Luke 9:23
Series: Stand Alone Sermons

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Joseph Did You Know? | Pastor Ben Dixon | Christmas Eve

We talk about the story of Jesus all the time, but we don’t always stop to think about Joseph. Think about what he went through—finding out Mary was pregnant, wrestling with what to do, and then having angels speak to him. Scripture shows us a man under real pressure, facing a lot of uncertainty. Joseph didn’t have all the answers, but he trusted God anyway. And because of that, he saw and was a part of the story of Jesus, the Savior of the world. God always has the a better plan than we could ever have on our own; what is on the other side of our obedience?

Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon
Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25
Series: Stand Alone Sermons

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The Family That Welcomes The Stranger | Pastor Ben Dixon and Medard Ngueita

This weekend we continue our Family of God series with our final message entitled “The Family That Welcomes the Stranger.”  Throughout Scripture, God reveals His heart for the foreigner, the outsider, and the displaced, calling His people to love, protect, and welcome those who are far from home.  As a church family, we want to better understand what it means to live out this calling in our own community. Today’s message will take the form of a conversation as we hear the story and perspective of Medard Ngueita, Executive Director of World Relief Western Washington, whose own journey powerfully reflects God’s work of turning strangers into family. Together, we will explore how the Gospel shapes our compassion and invites us to reflect the heart of Jesus to all.

Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon and Medard Ngueita
Scripture:  Leviticus 19:34, Matthew 25:35-36
Series: The Family of God

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Reaching the Next Generation

Today we continue our Family of God series with a special message called “Reaching the Next Generation”. As a church, we believe every generation matters and that passing on our faith is one of our greatest biblical responsibilities. Rather than hearing from one pastor, you’ll hear from our Children’s Pastor, Youth Pastor, and Young Adults Pastor as they share how God is moving in the lives of children, students, and young adults—and how we, as a spiritual family, can intentionally raise them in the faith. Together, we want to seek God’s heart for the next generation and take ownership of the call to disciple those who are coming behind us.

Speaker: Pastors Ben Dixon, Ronalee Burley, Iziah Dawn, and Jared Hunt Scripture: Psalm 78:1-4
Series: The Family of God

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Learning From The Older Generation | Pastor Ben Dixon, feat. Annjanette Cummins and Craig McCann

This weekend in our Family of God series, we are taking time to honor the older generation in our church—those who have walked with Jesus faithfully and carry wisdom that strengthens the entire body. Rather than a traditional sermon, Pastor Ben will interview two trusted leaders from our NWC family, inviting them to share not only from their experience but also to help guide us in how to better honor, value, and learn from the older saints in our church and broader community. Scripture calls us to stand in the presence of the aged and to seek wisdom from those who have gone before us, and today we posture our hearts to listen, learn, and celebrate the gift they continue to be in God’s family.

Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon, Pastor Annjanette Cummins, Craig McCann
Scripture: Levit. 19:32, Duet. 32:7, Job 12:12
Series: The Family of God

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Beyond The Sermon | Episode 5 | A Biblical Framework for Parenting

In this episode, we unpack Pastor Ben’s message A Biblical Framework for Parenting. Long before modern challenges emerged, God designed parenting as a sacred calling—one that forms hearts, models faith, and raises a generation ready to follow Jesus with confidence and conviction. We explore six foundational words from Scripture—SHOW, TEACH, LOVE, GUARD, DISCIPLINE, and PREPARE—and talk through what each one looks like in everyday family life.

Along the way, we answer questions, share practical guidance, and offer real-life insight into how parents can build homes rooted in truth, strengthened by love, and guided by God’s purpose.

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