Northwest Hills Community Church

Northwest Hills Community Church
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Weekly podcast delivering the Sunday message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon. Visit https://www.nwhills.com to learn more.

  1. Servants & Stewards - Joseph: Rebuilding Trust

    4D AGO

    Servants & Stewards - Joseph: Rebuilding Trust

    Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues our Servants & Stewards series on Joseph. Every one of us has been hurt by someone — and if we're honest, we've hurt others too. We say things we wish we could take back. We show up when we shouldn't, or disappear when we're needed most. We break trust. We wound. And even after forgiveness is spoken, something deep inside still hesitates. Because forgiveness and trust aren't the same. Joseph knew that pain. He was beaten by his brothers, sold, forgotten, and left for dead. Then, decades later, he stood face to face with the very people who betrayed him. Imagine the tension in that moment. The ache. The question pounding in his heart: Can I trust them again? This story isn't just about Joseph. It's about us. Because every follower of Jesus eventually faces that same crossroads — when forgiving isn't the end, but the beginning of something harder: the slow work of rebuilding trust. And when it happens, when restoration finally breaks through… It's not just reconciliation between people. It's redemption in motion — a glimpse of the God who restores what we thought was gone forever. Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on November 9, 2025, at 9:30am. You can find us online at nwhills.com. Key Moments 00:00 Welcome01:43 Message: The Journey of Rebuilding Trust04:44 Joseph's Tests for His Brothers08:26 The Final Test: Can Trust Be Restored?24:48 The Process of Forgiveness and Trust35:49 Pharaoh's Joy and the Bigger Picture

    42 min
  2. Servants & Stewards - Joseph: Reunion

    NOV 2

    Servants & Stewards - Joseph: Reunion

    Today, we have two messages from our teaching cohort. The first is with Andy Ross, followed by Jimmy Cleary. Both are excellent and continue our Servants & Stewards series on Joseph. Joseph's story has always felt larger than life, marked by betrayal, power, and forgiveness. But these two messages remind us it's not just ancient history… It's our story. Because every one of us knows what it's like to be hurt. To be misunderstood. To feel like the pain someone else caused might define us forever. Andy shows us that how we respond when people hurt us doesn't just shape today, but echoes for generations. And that forgiveness can break family patterns and set others free. Jimmy reminds us that even when guilt and shame threaten to crush us, our Judge — the same God who knows every hidden sin — still longs to give us life. As we step into these messages, remember: God isn't just telling Joseph's story, He's writing yours. Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on November 2, 2025, at 8:00am and 9:30am. You can find us online at nwhills.com. Key Moments 00:00 Welcome01:17 Message by Andy Ross06:16 Recap of Joseph's Journey13:10 Section One: The Trip to Egypt17:03 Section Two: Home with Dad21:15 Section Three: Lunch at Joseph's House24:39 Practical Takeaways30:49 A Journey of Lifelong Change38:45 Message by Jimmy Cleary44:32 The Story of Joseph: Betrayal and Forgiveness49:43 The Brothers' Desperation and Guilt58:46 Joseph's Rise and Reunion with His Brothers01:02:40 Choosing Forgiveness Over Revenge01:04:53 Practical Steps to Forgiveness01:07:18 Final Reflections and Prayer

    1h 10m
  3. Servants & Stewards - Joseph: Faithfulness in the Palace

    OCT 26

    Servants & Stewards - Joseph: Faithfulness in the Palace

    Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues our Servants & Stewards series on Joseph. Most of us know what it's like to be in the pit — those seasons of loss, struggle, and dependence. But what about when life is good? When the bills are paid, the fridge is full, and the thermostat stays at just the right temperature? Joseph's story turns there: into the palace. A place of power, abundance, and comfort. But faithfulness in the palace is often harder than faithfulness in the pit. Because comfort whispers, "You did this." Abundance says, "You deserve this." And in moments like that, Jesus says it's impossible to stay faithful on our own... Unless God does a miracle in our hearts. So today, we ask: how do we stay faithful when everything's going right? How do we live as stewards, not owners? As Forgivers, not keepers? And as givers, not takers? Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on October 26, 2025, at 8:00am. You can find us online at nwhills.com. Key Moments 00:00 Welcome01:15 Message: Faithfulness in the Palace12:05 Be a Steward, Not an Owner16:51 Obey God by Planning Ahead21:15 Be Wildly Forgiving23:48 Give Credit to God First26:14 Be a Blessing29:29 It's Impossible Without God

    34 min
  4. Servants & Stewards - Joseph: From The Pit To The Palace

    OCT 19

    Servants & Stewards - Joseph: From The Pit To The Palace

    Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues our Servants & Stewards series on Joseph. The story of Joseph contains the most remarkable rags-to-riches story in history. After thirteen years of living in the pit, Joseph is catapulted to the literal palace of the Egyptian empire—all in a single day. It's the kind of story that fairy tales are made of, yet it's true. This is a story of hope, because we believe in a God who breaks in, and who can bring us out of any pit that we find ourselves in. But the ultimate hope of the story of Joseph is that it's a placeholder for an even greater story of rescue--one that profoundly impacts our eternal destiny. Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on October 19, 2025, at 9:30am. You can find us online at nwhills.com. Key Moments 00:00 Welcome00:57 Message: From the Pit to the Palace05:28 Joseph's Rise to Power13:42 The Power of God in Joseph's Story20:33 The Long Journey24:09 Faithfulness in Small Things32:13 A Greater Story37:18 Reflection and Prayer

    41 min
  5. Servants & Stewards - Joseph: Betrayed, Falsely Accused, Forgotten

    OCT 12

    Servants & Stewards - Joseph: Betrayed, Falsely Accused, Forgotten

    Young Adult Pastor Gary Jones continues our Servants & Stewards series on Joseph. Joseph did everything right: he worked hard, resisted temptation, and trusted God. Yet, in Genesis 40, he still ended up in a prison cell. Betrayed and forgotten. Yet in that darkness, God was not absent. He was preparing a man who would one day save nations. And that's the hope for us, too. When faith feels pointless, or when prayers echo back empty, or when God seems quiet. The truth is, the pit isn't where God leaves you — it's where He shapes you. He refines your faith, teaches you to see others' pain, and proves He's still writing your story. Even when you feel unseen… you are never forgotten. Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on October 12, 2025, at 9:30am. You can find us online at nwhills.com. Key Moments 00:00 Welcome01:07 Message: God's Plan in the Pit06:41 Joseph's Interpretation of Dreams09:44 Trusting God in Trials14:14 Trusting God in the Pit21:37 Engaged Waiting and Faithfulness19:09 Engaged Waiting and Faith25:28 Invitation and Conclusion

    33 min
  6. Servants & Stewards - Joseph: Embracing God's Providence Amidst Trials

    OCT 5

    Servants & Stewards - Joseph: Embracing God's Providence Amidst Trials

    Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues our Servants & Stewards series on Joseph. Even when life unravels through betrayal, false accusation, and hardship, God's providence is at work — positioning Joseph (and us) exactly where He wants him. God is always with Joseph (and us), even in the darkest prison, and his integrity under temptation becomes the proving ground for future influence. Through Joseph's faithfulness in the small things, we learn that every trial prepared him (and us) for a greater purpose. God's hand is sovereign, His presence constant, and His plan always good. Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on October 5, 2025, at 9:30am. You can find us online at nwhills.com. Key Moments 00:00 Welcome01:03 Reading Genesis 3904:08 Message: Embracing God's Providence Amidst Trials11:03 The Doctrine of God's Providence17:25 Understanding God's Presence22:35 Integrity in Adversity31:39 Experiencing Jesus' Pain and Persecution32:59 Final Reflections and Prayer

    37 min
  7. Servants & Stewards - Joseph: Absent Dads, Envy, and No Where To Go

    SEP 28

    Servants & Stewards - Joseph: Absent Dads, Envy, and No Where To Go

    Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues our Servants & Stewards series on Joseph. In Genesis 37, Joseph is betrayed by those who should have loved him the most. In this passage, we confront the pain of absent fathers, the poison of envy, and the cultural fractures that mirror our own families. Yet amid the injustice and loss, we discover a God who steps into our brokenness — a Father to the fatherless and the only firm foundation when everything else gives way. Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on September 28, 2025, at 9:30am. You can find us online at nwhills.com. Key Moments 00:00 Welcome00:47 Addressing Current Events: Charlie Kirk09:14 Joseph's Story: Betrayal and Hardship13:04 Reflecting on Joseph's Family Dynamics19:18 The Role of a Good Father24:10 God's Heart for the Fatherless28:19 The Dangers of Envy31:03 Finding Solace in God's Presence

    36 min
  8. Servants & Stewards - Joseph: Dreams

    SEP 21

    Servants & Stewards - Joseph: Dreams

    Worship Director Justin Jackson continues our Servants & Stewards series, as we begin to look at the life of Joseph. Has life ever taken you a completely different direction than where you intended to go? At times like that, it's difficult to see what God is up to. But Joseph's story is a powerful reminder that God is at work even when we can't see the whole picture. And even in the messy details of life, God is speaking to us, if we are willing to listen. Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on September 21, 2025, at 9:30am. You can find us online at nwhills.com. Key Moments 00:00 Welcome 01:03 Message: Trusting God On The Journey 06:29 Joseph's Family Dynamics 19:48 Joseph's Dreams and Their Impact 23:43 God's Plan and Communication 30:42 God Journeys With Us 36:48 Reflection and Prayer

    40 min
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Weekly podcast delivering the Sunday message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon. Visit https://www.nwhills.com to learn more.

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  • Creator
    Northwest Hills Community Church
  • Years Active
    2011 - 2025
  • Episodes
    811
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Northwest Hills Community Church
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