Northwest Christian Church Podcasts

Life in the Kingdom - Prayer Part 2

The Lord’s Prayer may be one of the most memorized and quoted passage of scripture in the whole entire Bible. It’s spoken aloud in churches all over the world every Sunday. It’s shown up in horror movies, novels and TV shows for decades. Even people who don’t go to church very often usually know some of the phrases to this prayer. That familiarity, however, can often lead to misunderstanding and even contempt, where the words become empty phrases we just recite. Jesus, however, would have us dig in and really understand this prayer so that it may truly change us and our hearts.

Life in the Kingdom - Prayer

The theologian Scot McKnight once said, “prayer is as human as breathing” and I think there’s a lot of truth in that. Most everyone, regardless of religion or lack thereof, prays…or at least has prayed. There’s something in us that feels the need to reach out in prayer, even if we’re not sure who or what is “out there” to hear the prayers. Even with this innate drive to pray, there is a lot of confusion and questions when it comes to prayer. Fortunately, Jesus gives us some guidance right here in the middle of the Sermon on the Mount.

Flipping The Switch Episode 2 - Identity

Flipping The Switch Episode 1- Intro

Life in the Kingdom - Giving

This week we jump back into the Sermon on the Mount and begin to look at Matthew chapter 6. All through chapter 5 of Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus is teaching us what it means to BE a follower of Christ. Here in chapter 6, Jesus begins to expound on what it means to LIVE like a follower of Christ, but He starts with a warning that hits home for all of us!

What is True Freedom?

Just a few days ago we celebrated our Independence Day as a nation. Many of us watched fireworks, grilled out, or traveled. There was a lot of talk about freedom and the blessings of freedom we have in our country. Do we really know what freedom is, though? Many people have bought into a story about what freedom is, but they’ve missed the TRUE freedom that can only be found in Christ.

Conversations with Kevin - Season 1, Episode 6

Welcome to another Conversations with Kevin, recorded from the studio at Northwest Christian Church in Acworth, Georgia on May 29th, 2024.  Join Kevin and Jay this week with special guest Gregg Sizemore, Lead Pastor at Creekside Church in Dallas, Georgia!  Listen in as they talk about reversing the trend of Christianity, how we can best serve in the community and how we can come together better as the Church.  You don’t want to miss this conversation!

Conversations with Kevin - Season 1, Episode 5 (Live!)

Welcome to another Conversations with Kevin, recorded "live in front of a studio audience" from the student center at Northwest Christian Church in Acworth, Georgia on May 25th, 2024.  Join Kevin and special co-host Scott Saunders as they discuss James 2 and the connections between faith and works, with some special guest speakers from the audience - the monthly Men's Breakfast.  You don’t want to miss this "live" conversation!

Conversations with Kevin - Season 1, Episode 4

Welcome to another Conversations with Kevin, recorded from the studio at Northwest Christian Church in Acworth, Georgia on May 14th, 2024.  Join Kevin and Jay this week as special guests Mary Gail Manes and Scott Saunders talk about areas and opportunities for Service that exist today.  You don’t want to miss this conversation!

Conversations with Kevin - Season 1, Episode 3

Welcome to another Conversations with Kevin, recorded from the studio at Northwest Christian Church in Acworth, Georgia on April 22, 2024.  Today we join Kevin as he talks with Jay Rice, Chris Sobczyk, and Bob Elliott about the diminishing numbers of Christians in the community and the reasons why.  The conversation gets to the core of some of the issues that are causing the decline and some steps we can take as a church to change the course.  Join us as we continue to try and increase the presence of Christ in our communities.