Pastor Ben Dixon

Are spiritual gifts good for the church of today? How do you discover your spiritual gifts, and what does healthy use of spiritual gifts look like in the local church? Throughout the New Testament, we see a church empowered by the Holy Spirit and strengthened through the ministry of spiritual gifts. These gifts were never intended to be confusing, divisive, or pushed to the margins of church life. They were given by God to build up His people, reveal Jesus, and help the church fulfill His mission in the world. In this episode of Beyond the Sermon, Pastor Ben Dixon and Keri Welch discuss practical ways to help people step into their God-given gifts so the church can function with greater clarity, health, and purpose.

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Jesus never intended His followers to simply receive His grace—He intended for them to carry it to others. In Matthew chapter 10, Jesus sent His disciples out to reach people with the good news of the Kingdom and to minister in His name. While the original disciples were sent in that moment, every follower of Jesus has been given the same mission today. We have been entrusted with the Gospel and called to participate in God's work of reaching people. This message will challenge us to embrace that calling and faithfully live as those who have been sent by Christ.

Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon

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Throughout the New Testament, we see a church that is empowered by the Holy Spirit and strengthened through the ministry of spiritual gifts. These gifts were never intended to be confusing, divisive, or pushed to the margins of church life. They were given by God to build up His people, reveal Jesus, and help the church fulfill its mission in the world. This weekend, we’ll explore what it means to be a spiritually-gifted church, the vision God has for His people, and why this matters for Northwest Church.

Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon

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Jesus did far more than teach His disciples information—He intentionally shaped their hearts. Throughout the Gospels, we observe how Jesus constantly formed the way they saw people, responded to brokenness, understood the mission of God, and engaged the world around them. In Matthew chapter 9, Jesus used a powerful moment with the crowds to shape His disciples into people who would eventually carry His heart and continue His ministry. In this message, we will look at how Jesus still shapes His followers today to see what He saw, feel what He felt, know what He knew, and pray what He prayed!

Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon

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We are currently in a new series as a church called "Reach Out". Reaching out to people is something we can really overcomplicate. When in reality, it starts as simple as having a conversation, asking people how they were doing, and simply beginning to look beyond ourselves.

In this episode, Pastor Ben Dixon and Keri Welch discuss being active about sharing our faith, God moving through simple conversations, and getting out of our own bubble to partner with Jesus and His mission to reach others.

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What does the Bible actually teach about demons, demonic activity, and spiritual warfare? In this teaching, we take a biblical and balanced look at how demonic influence operates through deception, temptation, accusation, oppression, false teaching, and agreement with sin, while also addressing more direct forms of spiritual attack found throughout Scripture. Far too many people either become obsessed with the demonic or dismiss it completely, but the Bible calls believers to live with awareness, discernment, and confidence in Christ. Most importantly, we look at the victory of Jesus, who came to destroy the works of the devil and bring true freedom to those who belong to Him.

Acts chapter 10 records a powerful turning point in the spread of the Gospel as God opens the door for the Gentiles to hear and receive the message of Jesus Christ. Although Peter already knew the mission of Jesus, there were still perspectives and assumptions in him that needed to change. Yet it was Peter’s posture before God in prayer that positioned him to hear from God and ultimately see people differently. This message explores how our posture before God shapes our perspective of people and ultimately influences the way we reach out to the world around us.

Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon

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What does the Bible mean when it says, “Do not love the world”? In this teaching, we talk about the very real spiritual battle believers face against the broken and godless system that opposes God and His truth. Every day, followers of Jesus are being pressured to think differently, compromise truth, and drift from God’s ways. This is a practical and Biblical teaching on spiritual warfare, discernment, truth, and what it means to live set apart for Christ in the world we live in today.

Most Christians would say they love God—but reaching people often feels harder, less natural, and sometimes even uncomfortable. Why is that? Jesus never separated those two realities. He called us to love God with everything and to go and make disciples. When those are disconnected, faith becomes either inward and passive or outward and forced. But when they come together, reaching people becomes a clear and compelling part of following Jesus. This message lays the foundation for understanding both the heart and the mission behind reaching people.

Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon

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Why do we still struggle with sinful thoughts, desires, and temptations even after coming to Christ? In this teaching, we look at the ongoing battle between the flesh and the Spirit and how believers can walk in real freedom and victory through Jesus. This is a practical and Biblical message on temptation, renewing the mind, resisting sin, walking by the Spirit, and learning how to live surrendered to God every day.