Northwest Gospel Church - Eastside
Latest sermons from NGC Eastside, a church in the Northwest Gospel Church network. For more information visit us online at ngceastside.com.
Episodes
More Than Meets the Eye
Mark 8:22-30 I Jon SiebertJesus Is Patient With the Man Who Cannot See (22-26) Jesus Is Patient With the Disciple Who Cannot Yet Understand (27-30) Jesus opens blind eyes to see him clearly
Hidden In Plain Sight
Mark 8:1-21 I Ryan MacDonald I Hidden In Plain Sight1. Jesus welcomes us to receive his miraculous provision (8:1-10)2. Jesus warns us that we must come to him by faith. (8:11-21) Jesus’ miraculous provision provokes us to examine our faith.
Astonishing Beyond Measure
Mark 7:31-37 I Ryan MacDonald I Astonishing Beyond MeasureI. Jesus heals a man who is deaf. (vv.31-35) 1. He takes him aside privately. 2. He gestures and explains what he is doing. 2. Jesus fulfills the promises of God. (vv.36-37) 1. Jesus is God who saves (v.32). 2. Jesus is God who creates (v.37)3. Jesus opens our hearts to hear God’s word. Jesus is astonishing beyond measure.
Know Your Place
Mark 7:24-30 I Andrew MurchI. The light of Jesus pierces even the darkest places. (24-25)a. There is nowhere for Jesus to hide. (24)b. Jesus is a magnet for the hurting. (25)II. The mission of Jesus extends to all who come to him. (26-30)a. This woman seems to have forgotten her place. (26-27)b. Her humble faith is met with healing grace. (28-30)Jesus has enough mercy for anybody.
Three Ways to be a Hypocrite
Mark 7:1-23 I Ryan MacDonald I Three Ways to be a HypocriteHypocrisy prevents God from cleansing our sin-stained hearts.Step #1: Judge the wrongdoing of others while refusing to acknowledge Step #2: Pretend to love God so that you will be accepted by others (vv.6-13)Step #3: Neglect dealing with your heart by diverting attention to your actions (vv.14-23)
Bread and Water
Mark 6:45-56 I Andrew Murch I Bread and WaterI. Jesus revealed his identity by displaying his divinity. (45-50, 53-56)a. His compassion is unquestionable.b. His power is undeniable.c. His divinity is unmistakable.II. Accepting who Jesus is requires faith. (51-52)In Jesus, God walked among us.
In Over your Head
Mark 6:30-44 I Ryan MacDonaldI. Jesus welcomes us into his rest. [vv.30-32]II. Jesus sends us to give away his love [vv.33-37]III. Jesus supplies us with everything we need. [vv.38-44]Jesus fills and sends his people.
Killing the Messenger
Mark 6:14-29 I Andrew Murch I Killing the MessengerI. Killing the messenger won’t stop the Truth.a. There is no neutrality regarding Jesus’ identity. (14-15)b. Faithfulness to God requires boldness in the face of wickedness. (18)c. Rejecting the truth is a haunting prospect. (16-17, 19-20)II. At times, the wicked resist God by killing his servants.a. Sin sinks humanity into unthinkable depravity.
Go Time
Mark 6:7-13 I Andrew Murch I Go TimeI. Jesus gives authority but calls for dependence. (7-9, 13)A. His disciples engage his mission. (7, 13)B. His disciples rely on his provision. (8-9)II. Jesus expands his mission through gospel proclamation. (10-12)A. Jesus is the focus of the mission. (10)B. To reject Jesus is to face judgment. (11)C. The gospel demands a response. (12)Jesus sends his people to
The Family Meal
1 Corinthians 11:17-34 I Andrew Murch I The Family MealI. Division violates the essence of Communion. (17-22) a. Table manners tell a lot about a church. (17-20) b. Every believer has an equal seat at the table. (21-22)II. The Lord’s supper unifies us around the death of Jesus. (23-26) a. The Lord’s Table makes the gospel visible. (23-25) b. The Lord’s supper reveals our hope as tangible. (26)III.
Church Membership
Hebrews 13:17 I Andrew Murch I Church MembershipI. Christians identify locally and obey Godly authority. (13a, d) A. True Christianity plays out in local church community. B. Submission to authority is a Christian’s responsibility.II. Church leaders will account for the souls in their care. (13b, c) A. Leaders face accountability, so they need clarity. B. Ideally, leaders can shoulder their respon
Baptism: A Story Worth Living
Romans 6:1-11 I Ryan MacDonald I Baptism: A story worth living1. Setting: full immersion of a professing believer in water.2. Plot: Christ’s death and resurrection (Rom. 6:1-5)3. Climax: dead to sin, alive to God, and members of the body of Christ. (Rom. 6:6-11)Through baptism, we live the story of Jesus.
The Gospel Charge
Matthew 28:16-20 | Andrew Murch
Gospel Giving
2 Corinthians 9:6-15 | Andrew Murch
Gospel People
1 Thessalonians 1:2-10 | Andrew Murch In the first sermon of A Gospel Church series, Pastor Andrew Murch preaches from 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10. The gospel spreads where it takes root, producing faithful fruit even in the midst of affliction. Like the Thessalonians, we are rooted by the work of the Father, empowered by the Spirit, and secured by the Son. Though news travels fast and we are inundated
Easter Sunday
John 11:1-27 I Easter Sunday I Andrew MurchI. While death is lurking, Jesus is working. (1-16) a. This is an emergency to everyone but Jesus. (1-6) b. Jesus is a marked man. (7-10) c. Those closest to Jesus still don’t see Jesus. (11-16)II. In the face of death, Jesus offers life. a. Death is demoralizing. (17-20) b. Martha confesses a someday hope in her right now grief. (21-24) c. What Martha be
The Good Shepherd
John 10:7-18 I Good Friday I The Good ShepherdMovement 1: (7-10)InvitationI. You can pass through the land of death into abundant life. a. In a world of liars, Jesus is the truth. (7-8, 10a) b. To those left exposed, Jesus provides shelter. (9, 10b)RevelationI. Jesus is the door.Movement 2: (11-18)InvitationII. You cannot save yourself, but there is a Savior who gave himself. a. Jesus confronts th
Our Only Hope in Darkness
John 8:13-20 I Our Only Hope in Darkness I Ryan MacDonaldWhy is Jesus our only hope in darkness? 1. Jesus is the source of all true light. 2. Jesus exposes all darkness. 3. Jesus leads us into all life. Jesus is our only hope in darkness.
John 6:22-35
John 6:22-35 I Andrew Murch I True LifeI. To truly get what Jesus gives you must believe that He was given. (22-27) A. This crowd is curious as they search for Jesus. (22-25) B. The motive of the crowd and the mission of Jesus are misaligned. (26-27)II. Sinners cannot earn God’s favor, but they can receive. (28-29) A. When God is brought up, they go right to work. (28) B. Jesus takes their work an
A Call to Serve
Joshua 24:1-33 I Andrew Murch I A Call to ServeI. The Lord’s people are defined as those he has redeemed. (1-13) a. This is all God.II. Serving the true God requires rejecting all false gods. (14-24) a. This demands a choice. b. Joshua will serve the Lord. c. Serving the Lord demands total allegiance.III. Those who know the Lord hold fast to his word. (25-33)Serve the God who saves.
A Word of Warning
Joshua 23-1-16 I Andrew Murch I A Word of WarningI. God’s proven faithfulness gives every reason for obedience. a. The Lord’s record speaks for itself. (1-5) b. Loving the Lord means obeying his word. (6-11)II. God’s unfailing word charts the course of life and death. a. God calls his people to live distinct from the world. (12-13) b. God’s warnings are just as certain as his promises. (14-16)Clin
Worth the Fight
Joshua 22:1-34 I Andrew MurchI. Faithfulness produces obedience. (1-6)a. Promises given have been kept. (1-3)b. God’s people take him at his word. (4-6)II. Apostasy destroys unity. (7-20)a. It appears they lost the plot. (7-12)b. Fidelity is worth the fight. (13-20)III. Fidelity preserves unity. (21-34)a. Covenant community fosters generational fidelity. (21-29)b. The Lord’s presence preserves his
Joshua 21:1-45
Joshua 21:1-45 I Sam Cassese I Moving Day
The Hero
The Hero I Joshua 20:1-9 I Andrew MurchI. The price of blood demands justice. (1-6) a. The value of life sets the price of blood. (2-6)b. The Lord’s provision paves the way for justice. (1) II. The place of mercy delivers safety. (7-9)a. The Lord’s people follow his word. (7-8)b. The Lord’s place is a light to the world. (9)God met the demand for justice with a place of mercy.
When God Showed Up
Joshua 18:1-19:51 I Andrew Murch I When God Showed UpI. God’s presence delivers the inheritance. (18:1-2, 19:51) a. God is ever and always present with his people. (18:1a) b. God’s people worship, and he provides. (18:1b-2, 19:51)II. Obedience proves the Lord’s faithfulness. (18:3-19:50) a. The Lord’s provision allows now excuse for indecision. (18:3) b. God’s generosity doesn’t abolish human resp
Remember God’s Goodness
Joshua 16:1-17:18 I Ryan MacDonaldI. Forgetting God’s goodness leads to cowardice (16:1-10)II. Forgetting God’s goodness leads to compromise (17:1-13)III. Forgetting God’s goodness leads to complaining (17:14-18)
Hometown
Joshua 15:1-63 I Hometown I Andrew MurchI. The Lord provides his people with a place. (1-12, 20-62) A. The Lord’s promise has real substance. B. As boundaries are drawn, a promise is kept. C. In Canaan, Judah settles first.II. The Lord’s people must take hold of what he gives. A. Caleb and Othniel reveal the ideal. (13-17) B. Achsah’s boldness results in blessing. (18-19)The Lord’s provision calls
Unflinching Faith
Joshua 14:1-15 I Andrew Murch I Unflinching FaithI. The Lord provides an inheritance. (1-5) a. God’s people are heirs of what he gives.II. Obedience that doesn’t flinch is rooted in a promise that doesn’t fail. (6-12) a. Caleb took the Lord at his word. (6, 9-10, 12) b. Caleb wholly followed the Lord. (7-9) c. Caleb’s not confused on who’s in charge. (12)III. The Lord blesses obedience. (13-15) a.
Inheritance
Joshua 13:1-33 I Andrew MurchThis passage might seem odd, irrelevant, or far off. It speaks of amoment in history and a cultural context nearly 3,500 years ago. Yet what is notfar off from us is the desire for home, and the security that offers. Every humanbeing knows the ache of having a place to lay their head and a future that is sure.What the ancient Israelites were given by the Lord (just as
The Promise of Christmas
The Promise of Christmas I Andrew Murch I 2 Samuel 7:12-17I. This promise will survive death. (12-13)A. Though David will die; the promise will live. (12)B. He’s David’s offspring, but God’s chosen King. (13)II. This promise will overcome sin. (14-15)A. Man’s sin must be dealt with. (14)B. God’s Steadfast love endures. (15)III. This promise will outlast time. (16-17)A. The promise is guaranteed. (
Off the Fence
Matthew 2:1-12 I Andrew Murch I Off the FenceMatthew 2:1-12 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him; and assembling
Expecting Unexpectedly
Matthew 1:18-25 I Andrew Murch I Expecting Unexpectedly
The Child Born King
Isaiah 9:1-7 I The Child Born King I Andrew Murch
God’s Money Back Guarantee
1 Timothy 6:17-21 | God’s Money Back Guarantee | Ryan MacDonald
Battle Cry
1 Timothy 6:11-16 I Battle Cry I Andrew MurchI. The mission is clear. (11-14a)a. Those who belong to God pursue his ways. (11)b. Those called by the King fight for the faith. (12-13)c. Those born to new life hold fast to the truth. (13-14a)II. The Lord is near. (13-16)a. As we strive for the faith, our hope is the Lord. (13-15a)b. His rule is without rival. (15b)c. His glory knows no equal. (16)d.
Soul Satisfaction
1 Timothy 6:1-10 I Soul Satisfaction I Andrew Murch
Leadership Matters
1 Timothy 5:17-25 I Leadership Matters I Andrew Murch
Relational Wisdom in God’s Family
Relational Wisdom in God’s Family I 1 Timothy 5:1-16 I Ryan MacDonald
A Healthy Body
1 Timothy 4:6-16 I Andrew Murch I A Healthy Body
Enjoy the Gift
1 Timothy 4:1-5 I Ryan MacDonald I Enjoy the Gift
People of the Living God
Andrew Murch I 1 Timothy 3:14-16 I People of the Living God
Follow the Leader
Andrew Murch I 1 TImothy 3:1-13 I Follow the Leader
A Divine Design
Andrew Murch I A Divine Design I 1 Timothy 2:8-15
Getting to Work
Getting to Work I Andrew Murch I 1 Timothy 2:1-7
The Good Fight
Andrew Murch I The Good Fight I 1 Timothy 1:12-20
A Faithful Church
1 Timothy 1:1-11 I Andrew Murch
Rejecting Jesus, Forfeiting Grace
Mark 6:1-6 I Ryan Macdonald
Desperate faith = No Fear
Mark 5:21-34 | Luke Hendrix
The Meaning Behind the Miraculous
Mark 5:1-20 | Pete Potloff
Meet Your Maker
Mark 4:35-41 | Andrew Murch
Open Secret
Mark 4:21-34 | Andrew Murch
What Is He Saying?
Mark 4:1-20 | Nathan Noorlun
Insiders and Outsiders
Mark 3:20-35 | Andrew Murch
According to Plan
Mark 3:7-19 | Andrew Murch
Religion Harms, Jesus Heals
Mark 3:1-6 | Chris Rich
Jesus Will Change Everything About You
Mark 2:18-28 | Cody Cannon
Risking your Reputation
Mark 2:13-17 | Ryan MacDonaldIn this sermon from Mark 2:13–17, Ryan MacDonald—our future Church Planter in Residence—unpacks the radical grace of Jesus, who came not for the righteous, but for sinners. As Jesus dines with tax collectors and outcasts, we see the heart of the gospel on full display: Christ is the Great Physician, and He seeks out the spiritually sick with compassion and authority. R
The Day the Roof Caved In
Mark 2:1-12 | Andrew Murch
A Proclamation Mission
Mark 1:21-45 | Andrew Murch
What’s Your Calling
Mark 1:14-20 | Gavin Hesse
Glory Days
Mark 1:9-13 | Andrew Murch
The News That Changes Everything
Mark 1:1-8 | Kenan Stolz
Full Joy and an Empty Tomb
1 Peter 1:3-9 | Andrew Murch
Good Friday
Isaiah 52:13-53:12 | Stephen Collins
The Promised King
Zechariah 9:9-13 | Andrew Murch | "Behold, your king is coming to you; righteous and having salvation is he, humble and mounted on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey" (v. 9b). Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem is recorded in all four Gospels, and two gospel writers, Matthew and John, go so ffar as to cite a particular Old Testament passage an connect it with this moment. In Zechariah 9:
The King of Kings
Joshua 12:1-13:7 | Andrew Murch | Often when we study scripture it is easy to fall into the temptation of wanting to quickly “skip or skim over” the chapters that are made up of lists. These lists could be a list of covenant commandments, a list of family members or as we see in our passage this week, a summarized list of conquered kings. But if we humble ourselves to the study of God’s word, we w
Two-Way Street
Joshua 11:1-23 | Andrew Murch | The question before us centers on why we should care about these narratives in Joshua. Aren’t they just bedtime stories we read to our children? 1 Corinthians 10:11 tells us why the historical books in both the Old Testament and New Testament are so important. “Now these things happened to them as an example, but they were written down for our instruction.” The narr
Joshua 10:16-43
Joshua 10:16-43 | Stephen Collins | While Israel lived like He had commanded, God took the Israelites' meager force, listened to Joshua and the Israelites, and worked a mighty victory with them. God likes to work with us, even though he does not need us. He holds victory in his hands, but, like a good father, he likes to act with his children. The Lord of the sun and all of creation even bends nat
The Longest Day
Joshua 10:1-15 | Andrew Murch | One thing to keep in mind as we read through Joshua is that the Lord is carrying out his judgment on the people in the land. Sometimes God uses man as his sword, but he is more than capable of carrying out his offensives without us. The focus of this passage is not on the martial might of Israel calling in the heavenly artillery by summoning a deity to fight for the
Missing God
Joshua 9:1-27 | Andrew Murch | In Joshua 9 the Nation of Israel continues its conquest of the land of Canaan. They are fresh off victories in Jericho and Ai so the Canaanites know that they have a target on their backs. Therefore they decide to band together as one to fight Joshua and Israel. Enter the Gibeonites (the Hivites). Gibeon was a town about 6 miles northwest of Jerusalem, in modern-day
Round Two
Joshua 8:1-35 | Andrew Murch | God often uses our setbacks and failures to teach us to rely on Him more completely. In this chapter, we see Joshua grow as a leader as he learns to walk in deeper dependence upon the LORD. We see God take the very means of their earlier defeat at Ai and turn it into a brilliant strategy for victory. God’s plan to deliver his people is back on track. Joshua’s positio
Crime and Punishment
Joshua 7:1-26 | Andrew Murch | As Israel approaches their next adversary, Ai (not to be confused with artificial intelligence), all indications are that this should be a cake walk. Picture a sense of pridefulness and a bit of arrogance here. The recommendation is to only send a small squad, maybe the JV team (don’t bother the whole group with such a small town.) Then, something goes horribly wrong
Joshua 5:13-6:27
Joshua 5:13-6:27 | Josh Lane | This week we have a familiar story of Joshua leading the Israelites against the fortified city of Jericho. They had just miraculously crossed over the Jordan River, set themselves apart by circumcising all the men, and now Joshua experiences a conversation with God. At this point Joshua is clearly set apart for the task of leading Israel against the city of Jericho.
Stones from the River
Joshua 4:1-24 | Andrew Murch | Do you have something that brings up memories or starts conversations with others? Maybe a tattoo, a scar, or something hanging up in the house that stands out from what you’d normally see in someone’s house? We tend to put things out on display for ourselves but usually it catches the eyes of others and sometimes leads to discussions. For the Israelites, God had ins
Delivering on a Promise
Joshua 3:1-17 | Andrew Murch | Years of wandering are about to end. It is hard to imagine what’s on the minds and the hearts of the people. You might remember Joshua had been to the Promised Land forty years earlier. As a spy he came back to Moses with a positive report and encouragement to go in and possess the land, only to be shouted down. The crowd won the day, with their fearful disobedience
Redemption
Joshua 2:1-24 | Andrew Murch | Joshua 2 introduces us to someone, who is quite honestly, unexpected as someone God would use. Her name is Rahab. She is mentioned alongside towering figures of the faith such as Abraham, Moses, Noah, Gideon, and King David in Hebrews Chapter 11. How is this possible? Why is it so shocking and unexpected? It’s surprising because Rahab is a prostitute. And almost ever
Graveside Faith
In this first chapter of Joshua, God calls Joshua to lead the people into the land, the land he has given them. But it will take strength, courage, and commitment to follow God’s law as well as trust that God is with them always. The Israelites will need this as they conquer the land.
Mercy in a Manger
1 Timothy 1:12-17 | Andrew Murch | "The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost" (v. 15). The good news of Christmas is that God himself, in the person of Jesus Christ, came to rescue and redeem sinners to his own eternal glory!
John 9:1-41
John 9:1-41 | Stephen Collins | "Jesus said, 'For judgment I came into this world, that those who do not see may see, and those who see may become blind'" (v. 39). Some of the sayings of Jesus can be difficult for sinful human beings to understand and—often—even harder to accept. However, the idea of judgment is critical to understanding the person and work of Jesus Christ. For the one who trusts
The Savior of Sinners
Luke 19:1-10 | Andrew Murch | "For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” The story of Jesus and Zacchaeus is familiar to those who grew up in the church. Zacchaeus, a wee little man and swindling tax collector, climbs because he simply must see Jesus. Despite the grumbling of the crowd, Jesus goes to his house and declares good news: good news for Zacchaeus then and good news for us t
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