Northwest Hills Community Church

Youth Pastor Gary Jones continues our Ecclesiastes series.

How we walk into God's presence matters. Too often, we rush in, distracted, busy, or burdened, offering words without weight and worship without reverence. But Ecclesiastes 5 calls us back: Guard your steps. Let your words be few. Fear God.

It's not about silence or perfection — it's about listening and posture. What if your Sunday started not with making noises b...

Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues our Ecclesiastes series.

We were made for friendship, but we're living through a friendship famine. In Ecclesiastes 4, Solomon reflects on a life filled with accomplishments but lacking deep connection. His words are hauntingly honest: without true friends, even success feels hollow.

In this message, we'll explore why friendship is so hard today, why it matters more than ever, and how the...

Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues our Ecclesiastes series.

Solomon had it all — pleasure, progress, wealth, legacy — and still said, "I hated life." But in Ecclesiastes 3, he discovers something more profound: the secret to meaning isn't in chasing everything in every season. The secret is in embracing the season you're in.

In this message, we'll explore how to meet God right where you are: whether you'r...

Associate Pastor Ron King continues our Ecclesiastes series.

Solomon had it all: wealth, wisdom, wine, women, and work. Yet he called it all hevel: vapor, mist, a striving after the wind. In Ecclesiastes 2, we meet a man who tried everything under the sun and still found himself empty.

But this isn't just ancient pessimism; it's a timeless invitation to stop grasping for satisfaction in things that can't fulfill you, and ...

What if you could live out any fantasy you’ve ever imagined?  Finally build the dream home you’ve always wanted, have all your earthly desires fulfilled whenever you desired them?  Would you finally be happy?  In this introduction to our new Summer Series, Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen introduces us to the author of the book of Ecclesiastes, King Solomon, who actually got the life all of us dream of, and yet, as we read in the very f...

Will the life you're building truly stand the test of life's inevitable storms? As we conclude our journey through Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, we're confronted with a powerful image: two houses, two builders, two outcomes.

Both people heard the same teaching and faced similar challenges, yet one stood firm while the other tragically collapsed.

The crucial difference is not merely hearing Jesus' words but choosing ...

Today, we have two messages as we continue our Sermon on the Mount series. Jimmy Cleary and Andy Rosse each unpack one of the most sobering passages in Scripture — Matthew 7:21-23 — revealing the uncomfortable truth that religious activity alone doesn't secure eternity.

We're challenged to examine our hearts honestly: Are we relying on empty religious activities, or do we have a daily habit of repentance and a genuine relati...

Worship director Justin Jackson continues our Sermon on the Mount series.

"A wolf in sheep's clothing" is someone who appears harmless but is inwardly destructive. Jesus warns us about false teachers who will come like this, and tells us to be on guard because the ways deception can creep into the truth are subtle.

This isn't just about identifying those who might lead us astray; it's a call to examine our own u...

Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues our Sermon on the Mount series.

There are moments in life when thinking about decisions isn't enough—when you have to choose. In Matthew 7, Jesus brings us to exactly that crossroads.

He presents us with two clear paths: a narrow gate opening to a hard road, leading to real life, or a wide gate leading down an easy road, ultimately ending in ruin. Faith in Jesus isn't just a one-time mome...

Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues our Sermon on the Mount series.

When people are difficult, Jesus doesn't tell us to avoid them. He calls us to engage with wisdom, grace, and courage. In Matthew 7, we're called to judge without a judgmental heart, pray when we feel stuck, and then act, even when no clear answer comes.

And we're not just called to treat others fairly, but to treat them as we would want to be t...

Today, youth pastor Gary Jones continues our Sermon on the Mount series.

Ask and you will receive. Is this too good to be true? It's easy to doubt that God is listening sometimes, especially during difficult times.

But when we really know God's heart, we will ask boldly for the good things that He has for us, because He desires to give good gifts to His children. When we trust in his goodness, we won't hesitate to bring ...

Lead Pastor Josh Carsetensen celebrates Easter by inviting us to confront a deeper hunger: the ache for a leader who doesn't exploit but sacrifices. Who doesn't scatter, but gathers. In a world full of failed leaders and broken promises, Jesus dares to say: "I am the Good Shepherd." And then He proves it by restoring the blind, rescuing the anxious, and laying down His life.

What if the thing you most need isn'...

Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues our Sermon on the Mount series.

We all judge—but Jesus invites us to think differently.

Not to ignore sin, but to approach others with mercy, humility, and clarity. In a world quick to condemn, Jesus shows a better way: start with your own heart, discern gently, and love deeply.

This Palm Sunday, as we remember Jesus weeping over a blind city, we're reminded—true judgment begins with compassio...

Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues our Sermon on the Mount series.

Have you ever felt overwhelmed or trapped by anxiety about the future or things beyond your control? Maybe it's a relentless worry about finances, family, or world events—or even just the constant buzz of stress that never seems to fade.

Today, Jesus addresses our anxiety. Through an honest look at our anxious hearts, guided by Jesus's timeless wisdom, we&#...

Associate Pastor Ron King continues our Sermon on the Mount series.

In a world that relentlessly urges you to chase fleeting possessions and fragile comforts, Jesus invites you into something deeper—something eternally significant. As we explore Matthew 6:19-24, Pastor Ron challenges us with a heart-checking truth: what you treasure most shapes the destiny of your heart.

Today, ask yourself boldly: Do you have the courage to follow w...

Worship Director Justin Jackson continues our Sermon on the Mount series and fasting—not as a religious performance,but as an honest way to realign our whole being with God. It's not about going without food; it's about shifting the spotlight.

In a world obsessed with being seen, Jesus invites us to live for the unseen—to worship without performance, to suffer without self-pity, and to pursue God with undivided hearts.

Thank ...

Lead pastor Josh Carstensen continues our Sermon on the Mount series.

Similar to last week's topic of generosity, Jesus calls us to pray in secret. There are many ways we might subtly use prayer or spiritual practices to seek the approval of others, but ultimately this is a poor substitute for a genuine connection with God.

Prayer starts with God and ends with us. If we can follow the model of prayer that Jesus gives us, we will...

Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues our Sermon on the Mount series.

Have you ever felt secretly thrilled when someone noticed you doing something good? You're quietly reading your Bible or helping someone out—deep down, you're glad someone saw it, even though you didn't intend it. For the last six weeks, we've heard Jesus tell us clearly: Live your life boldly so others see your good deeds and glorify God.

But in to...

Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues our Sermon on the Mount series.

Loving your enemy is a command that defies our natural instincts. In a world that teaches retaliation, Jesus offers a revolutionary path: selfless, unconditional love. But how? What does that look like when enemies take advantage of you, hurt you, and oppose what you believe?

In this final statement of six, Jesus confronts a big lie: that love is only for those who...