Northwest Hills Community Church

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...

Today, we are honored to hear three different preachers—Jacob Mills, James Cleary, and Andy Rosse—continue our Sermon on the Mount series. Each service featured a different preacher preaching from the same text; all three are included here. You can use the timestamps in the description to jump to a different service, but if you have the time, I recommend listening to all three because each of them approaches Jesus' words with a...

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

What if we lived in a world where transparent honesty was always the norm? What if everyone kept their promises and you never had your trust betrayed? What if you never fudged the truth to make yourself look good or to escape accountability?

That's what the kingdom of Heaven looks like, but we're currently living far from it. So, in the Sermon on the Mount, J...

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

Matthew 5:31-32 says, "It was also said, 'Whoever divorces his wife, let him give her a certificate of divorce'. But I say to you that everyone who divorces his wife, except on the ground of sexual immorality, makes her commit adultery, and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery."

While the circumstances around divorce and adultery are ...

Lead pastor Josh Carstensen continues our series on the Sermon on the Mount, as Jesus flips the script on how we tend to think about lust and adultery.

When it comes to sexual sin and brokenness, all of us are in need of God's grace and mercy. Thankfully, Jesus also offers us a life of freedom, healing, and forgiveness, and he gives us a better way to live. When we embrace God's design for sexuality, we recognize that our ...

Worship Director Justin Jackson continues our series on the Sermon on the Mount, as Jesus flips the script on how we think about anger. He challenges us to consider the question, what if God is not merely concerned with outward behavior, but with what is in our hearts?

Jesus reveals that he has a much higher standard than simply not committing murder. Today, we'll explore what it means to be angry while still honoring our fello...

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

What if everything you thought about rules, sacrifice, and righteousness was about to be radically redefined? In this part of His sermon, Jesus delivers a powerful and pivotal message - a moment of fulfillment, challenge, and transformation - turning 1,500 years of tradition into a call for something deeper, harder, and far more beautiful.

It's a statement th...

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

Is it our mission to shape our nation's laws around Christian values? Or is Jesus calling us to something more radical?

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus paints a picture of salt and light—metaphors of influence, value, and transformation. But these aren't metaphors for political policy; they're calls to action rooted in personal integrity and love.

Today, we'll ...

Every decision you make—every moment with downtime, every plan for success—hinges on one question: Who reigns in your life?

This week, Associate Pastor Ron King explores a profound reality: God is always on the throne. From Nebuchadnezzar's dream to Jesus' teachings, His kingdom is eternal, holy, rich, and present in every moment. Discover why releasing control and living under His reign isn't just freeing—it transforms everything.

Youth Pastor Gary Jones continues a Christmas series.

What if this Christmas, you rediscovered the joy that changes everything? Not just fleeting happiness, but great joy—a joy born in the most ordinary places, for ordinary people, like shepherds and like us.

This joy isn't just a feeling; it's a response to the greatest news the world has ever heard: God came to us, broke through the mundane, and offered hope, peace, and purpose.

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