Pastor Ben Dixon

Culture and experience shape us in ways we don’t always recognize. They influence how we define manhood and womanhood, often distorting God’s original design. This week, we’ll see how Jesus came to restore what sin has broken and learn what it means to walk as a woman after God’s own heart. Speaker: Pastor Fawn Cobler Scripture: Luke 10:38-42 Series: The Family of God Connect Card - https://nwc.churchcenter.com/people/forms/118663 Northwest Church - www.nwcfoursquare.org "On mission with Jesus to see the lost saved and disciples made."

Parenting is more than a responsibility—it’s a sacred calling. God entrusts parents to shape hearts, model faith, and prepare the next generation to follow Jesus. Scripture gives us a clear framework for how to do this well, which is captured in today’s message through six words: SHOW, TEACH, LOVE, GUARD, DISCIPLINE, and PREPARE. When we follow biblical principles in our parenting, we help our children build lives rooted in truth, strengthened by love, and guided by purpose. Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Psalm 127:3, Philippians 4:9, Deuteronomy 6:6-7, John 15:12–13, Proverbs 4:23, Proverbs 13:24, Proverbs 29:17, Proverbs 22:6 Series: The Family Of God Thank you for Joining. For more information visit www.BenDixon.org or fill out a Northwest Church Connect Card - https://nwc.churchcenter.com/people/forms/118663

In this episode, we take a closer look at Pastor Ben's sermon "The Blueprint for Marriage". Before brokenness entered the world, God designed marriage to be a relationship marked by purpose, partnership, covenant, and fearless intimacy. We answer questions, offer practical tips and share from over 46 years of marriage experience what it looks to live out a marriage based on God's design.  For more information go to www.bendixon.org

Marriage is one of God’s greatest gifts, yet it can also be one of our greatest challenges. Before sin complicated relationships, God gave us a blueprint for flourishing—He formed individuals with purpose, brought them together in partnership, united them in covenant, and invited them into fearless intimacy. Whether your marriage is thriving, struggling, or somewhere in-between, Genesis chapter 2 reminds us that God has a beautiful design for husbands and wives to walk in together. Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Genesis 2:15-25 Series: The Family of God Thank you for Joining. For more information visit www.BenDixon.org or fill out a Northwest Church Connect Card - https://nwc.churchcenter.com/people/forms/118663

Every family has a culture—an atmosphere shaped by what they value and how they live. In Romans 12, Paul paints a picture of what the culture of God’s family is meant to look like. It’s not defined by the world’s standards, but by the mercy of God that has transformed our lives. As followers of Jesus, we are called to live differently—with humility, service, love, and grace. The culture of God’s family is a culture of transformation from the inside out, where renewed hearts create a renewed community that reflects the character of Christ to the world around us.   Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Romans 12:1-21 Series: The Family of God   Connect Card - https://nwc.churchcenter.com/people/forms/118663 Northwest Church - www.nwcfoursquare.org "On mission with Jesus to see the lost saved and disciples made."

When the Church was born in Acts 2, it wasn’t built on personalities or programs — it was built on Jesus and a people who were fully devoted to Him. The early believers formed a spiritual family that was grounded in truth, united in love, and empowered by the Holy Spirit. This week, we’re looking at the foundation that made the Church strong — repentance, faith, community, prayer, and generosity — and how those same values still hold the family of God together today. Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Acts 2:37-47 Series: The Family of God Thank you for Joining. For more information visit www.BenDixon.org or fill out a Northwest Church Connect Card - https://nwc.churchcenter.com/people/forms/118663

This weekend we celebrate all that God has done through Northwest Church this past year. Yet with our celebration comes an exhortation: stay faithful! Northwest Church is a hospital for the broken, a well for the thirsty, a training ground for harvest workers, and a Gospel resource for our region and the world. From generation to generation, the flame of God’s Spirit has spread through us—and it still burns today. We are not here to cast a new vision, but to ask God to give us a renewed heart for the vision He has already entrusted to us. And as we strengthen our commitment to the mission—to see the lost saved and disciples made—we stand expectant for a move of God greater than anything we’ve ever seen before. Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38 Series: Stand Alone Sermons Thank you for Joining. For more information visit www.BenDixon.org or fill out a Northwest Church Connect Card - https://nwc.churchcenter.com/people/forms/118663

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Life has a way of leaving us broken: through the pain of broken relationships, loss, disappointment, betrayal, and even our own sinful choices. But, God’s plan is not just to forgive us—it’s also to heal us. In His family, the church, He meets us in our pain, brings comfort and restoration, and then uses our story to help bring healing to others. Speaker: Ben and Brigit Dixon Scripture: Luke 4:18, 2 Corinthians 2:3-7 Series: The Family of God Thank you for Joining. For more information visit www.BenDixon.org or fill out a Northwest Church Connect Card - https://nwc.churchcenter.com/people/forms/118663

Today we’re kicking off a brand-new series called The Family of God. And here’s the big idea: when God saves us, He doesn’t just rescue us as individuals and send us on our way—He brings us into a family. The church isn’t a club, it’s not a crowd, it’s not just a Sunday event—it’s God’s household. That’s what makes following Jesus both beautiful and challenging. Beautiful, because you’re no longer on the outside looking in —you belong. Challenging, because family takes work—it requires forgiveness, commitment, and love. Over the next several weeks, we’re going to see what it really means to be the family of God—how we relate to one another, how we welcome others in, and how we live out our mission together. But today, we’re going to start where Paul starts in Ephesians 2—by remembering where we came from, celebrating what Jesus has done to bring us near, and seeing that God is still building us together as His family. Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22 Series: The Family of God Thank you for Joining. For more information visit www.BenDixon.org or fill out a Northwest Church Connect Card - https://nwc.churchcenter.com/people/forms/118663

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As we close our series called “Jesus, Money and Stuff”, we focus our attention to the heart of Christian giving. The Bible teaches us to give faithfully through tithes, generously through offerings, and compassionately through alms. In Christ, giving is not a burden but a joyful response to God’s grace, a way to put Him first, support His mission, and show His love to those in need. Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture:  Series: Jesus, Money and Stuff Connect Card - https://nwc.churchcenter.com/people/forms/118663 Northwest Church - www.nwcfoursquare.org "On mission with Jesus to see the lost saved and disciples made."

Prayer is not a side activity for the Christian—it is our battlefield, our lifeline, and one of our greatest weapons. In every generation, God looks for prayer warriors who will push back darkness by calling on God to do what only He can. Genesis 18 gives us a powerful picture in Abraham, who stood before the Lord and interceded for an entire city as he contended for his relatives. Today, God is still looking for men and women who will hear His voice, take a stand, fight in the Spirit, and persevere in prayer until we see God’s answer. Friends, we are those people—we are prayer warriors! Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33 Series: Stand Alone Messages Thank you for Joining. For more information visit www.BenDixon.org or fill out a Northwest Church Connect Card - https://nwc.churchcenter.com/people/forms/118663

We live in a culture that pushes us to earn more, spend more, and worry more about money—yet God offers a better way. The Bible is full of timeless wisdom for how we handle money which is important for every follower of Jesus. Today, we’re going to look at four simple, practical principles that can guide every financial decision you make: Give, Pay, Save, and Spend. Whether you’re just starting out, climbing out of debt, or trying to pass on wisdom to your family, these truths can help you honor God with your money and live with greater peace and freedom. Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Proverbs 21:5 Series: Jesus, Money, and Stuff Thank you for Joining. For more information visit www.BenDixon.org or fill out a Northwest Church Connect Card - https://nwc.churchcenter.com/people/forms/118663

In episode 1 we dive into our last sermon entitled "Rekindle Your Flame" from 2nd Timothy 1:1-7. Pastor Jared Hunt joins me as we talk through what it means to BE on fire for God and STAY on fire for God. Also, we dive into practices that help Christians stay strong in the Lord when things are challenging in our lives. I know you will be encouraged by this deeper dive into our sermon.   For more information go to www.bendixon.org

We live in a world that constantly tells us we need MORE to be happy, important, and secure. But Jesus offers us a radically different way to live. In Luke chapter 12, He warns us about the deceptive and destructive power of greed—a condition of the heart that enslaves us to our stuff and separates us from what truly matters. In our message today, we will confront the lies we often believe about money and possessions and embrace the practices that lead to freedom, generosity, and a life that is rich toward God. Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Luke 12:13-21 Series: Jesus, Money and Stuff Thank you for Joining. For more information visit www.BenDixon.org or fill out a Northwest Church Connect Card - https://nwc.churchcenter.com/people/forms/118663

We have all experienced times in our life when the fire of our faith begins to fade—whether through discouragement, distraction, or simply the ups and downs of life. In 2 Timothy 1:6–7, the Apostle Paul urges Timothy to reject spiritual passivity and fan into flame a fresh passion for the gifts and calling that God had given him. Through this passage, we are challenged to rekindle our spiritual passion, to reject fear, and to embrace the work and power of the Holy Spirit in our lives. We are expecting God to stir up a fresh fire in our hearts again! Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7 Series: Stand Alone Sermons Thank you for Joining. For more information visit www.BenDixon.org or fill out a Northwest Church Connect Card - https://nwc.churchcenter.com/people/forms/118663

Everything we have—our money, time, talents, and even our testimony—ultimately belongs to God. He is the owner; we are the managers. In the parable of the talents, Jesus teaches us a powerful truth: God entrusts each of us with resources, not to bury or waste, but to steward wisely and faithfully. Stewardship isn’t just about money—it’s about how we manage everything God has placed in our hands. And one day, we will each give an account for how we lived, invested, and served. The way we steward what God has given us doesn’t just impact today—it carries eternal significance. Stewardship is not just a financial principle; it’s a spiritual responsibility. Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30 Series: Jesus, Money and Stuff Connect Card - https://nwc.churchcenter.com/people/forms/118663 Northwest Church - www.nwcfoursquare.org "On mission with Jesus to see the lost saved and disciples made."

The Bible talks about money a lot. I bet that many of us don’t realize that more than 2300 verses in the Bible discuss money and at least 12 of Jesus’ parables deal with money directly or indirectly. Money is more than a form of currency we exchange for goods and services. It has the power to do great harm or bring about great good. This is why we can often feel uncomfortable talking about it because it gets to something much deeper inside all of us. As we launch our series called “Jesus, Money and Stuff” we want to ask the question, “How does God view money?”   Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Romans 12:2, Matthew 6:19-21 Series: Jesus, Money and Stuff   Connect Card - https://nwc.churchcenter.com/people/forms/118663 For more information visit www.BenDixon.org

We live in a world that tells us we need more, and we need to be more. So what does true spiritual contentment look like for people who love God and trust Him no matter what? In Paul’s final words to the church in Philippi he talks about how God taught Him to be content in every circumstance which remains as a powerful example for us today! Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23 Series: Philippians: Joy in a Jail Cell For more information visit www.BenDixon.org