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Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues a series on the life of Peter and how the early church spread in a context so adamantly against Jesus. One of the ways is through our actions. When we love people the way Jesus loves people, it's a beautiful testimony that attracts people to want to know more about Jesus. But when we don't act like Jesus, it puts a stain on Christianity and kills our testimony. Today, we will look at both a good and a bad example of living like Jesus.

Also, twenty-two people were baptized last Sunday. And so, as part of our "Something To Say!" series, we'll start the message with four people sharing their testimonies and why they were baptized. We hope you find them encouraging.

Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on June 16, 2024, at 9:30am. You can find us online at nwhills.com.



Timestamps

00:00 Welcome

01:03 Something To Say: Celebrating Baptisms

06:53 Message: How Early Christianity Spread

09:17 Generosity in the Early Church

18:25 The Example of Barnabas

22:37 Ananias and Sapphira: A Cautionary Tale

33:32 The Role of Fear in Following God

Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues a series on the life of Peter. Peter heals a lame beggar, and it causes two very different reactions. Some people are astonished, repent, and believe, while others threaten Peter to stop. So, how does the healing happen? Why does it happen? Why do some believe, but others don't? And what happens to those who do accept Christ? Josh answers each of those questions.



Also, as part of the "Something To Say!" series, we'll start the message with some of our interns sharing what God did in their lives while at Northwest Hills. We hope you find them encouraging.



Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on June 9, 2024, at 9:30am. You can find us online at nwhills.com.



Timestamps

00:00 Welcome

00:59 Something To Say: Interns Share Their Stories

07:09 A Message to Graduates

08:33 Message: Peter Heals a Lame Beggar

14:38 Reflections on the Healing and Its Implications

18:47 Understanding the Power of the Holy Spirit

23:06 The Prodigal Son: A Tale of Two Stories

27:25 The Challenge of Belief and Authority

33:05 The Boldness of New Believers

Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues a series on the life of Peter. Have you ever wondered how Christianity got started in such a hostile culture to its message? When Christianity began, people hated it so much that they killed the one leading the charge.

And not only was Jesus killed, but so were all but one of His closest followers. If that doesn't scream hostility towards your religion - what does? Yet, Christianity didn't die. Instead, it spread like wildfire amid opposition and hostility. How did this happen? Let's learn how Peter and others shared the message of Jesus and how it caught on.

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 June 2, 2024, at 9:30am. You can find us online at nwhills.com.



Timestamps

00:00 Welcome

01:08 Something To Say: Embracing God's Plan

05:22 Message: The Spread of Christianity

11:17 The Disciples' Struggle and Jesus' Response

20:39 Challenges in Spreading the Message of Jesus

27:16 Peter's First Sermon: Explaining the Unexplainable

34:35 Finding Fulfillment in Jesus

Associate Pastor Ron King continues a series on the life of Peter. Last week, Peter denied Jesus three times. Now Jesus has risen from the dead, but something is still off between him and Peter. So, Jesus meets with Peter and restores their relationship. It's a short but powerful moment that shows us God's heart.

For all of us who have ever felt like waking away or failed to follow Jesus faithfully - in big or small ways - and wondered if Jesus can still use us, this interaction should give you a heartful yes.

Also, as part of the "Something To Say!" series, we'll start the message with three testimonies from our global outreach team. We hope you find it encouraging.

Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on May 26, 2024, at 9:30am. You can find us online at nwhills.com.



Timestamps

00:00 Welcome

00:47 Something To Say: Global Outreach

05:54 Message: Exploring Peter's Journey

10:01 The Power of Restoration: John 21:1-19

19:33 The Process of Restoration: Lessons from Peter's Story

34:05 Embracing Restoration and Following Jesus

Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues a series on the life of Peter. Have you ever gone through a season in your life when you thought about walking away from your faith? It typically happens because of two primary reasons. There's a moment in Peter's life when things get tough, and Peter doesn't just walk away but runs away. It's a moment of sifting for Peter. What do you do in those moments of sifting?

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 May 19, 2024, at 9:30am. You can find us online at nwhills.com.



Timestamps

00:00 Welcome

00:45 Something To Say: A Journey of Faith and Marriage

05:39 Message: The Temptation to Walk Away

10:23 A Case Study on Faith and Failure

14:03 Peter's Story: Expectations vs. Reality

21:36 The Sifting of Peter and the Disciples

30:31 Peter's Denial and the Aftermath

Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues a series on the life of Peter. Peter asks Jesus how often he should forgive someone who sins against him. As many as seven times? That seems like a lot, but Jesus' answer goes way beyond seven. And that's because we have been forgiven of so much more. It's a wonderful lesson about conflict 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 May 12, 2024, at 9:30am. You can find us online at nwhills.com.



Timestamps

00:00 Welcome

00:45 Something To Say: The Impact of a Mother's Faith

05:45 Message: Exploring Forgiveness (Matthew 18:21-35)

08:40 Deep Dive into Forgiveness and Its Christian Perspective

13:46 Understanding Forgiveness Through a Biblical Parable

20:21 Exploring the Depths of Forgiveness

28:36 Identifying True Forgiveness Through the Story of Joseph