Northwest Gospel Church - Eastside — Podcast

Mark 7:31-37 14.06.2026 38min

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 07.06.2026 30min

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 31.05.2026 44min

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 24.05.2026 35min

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 17.05.2026 41min

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 10.05.2026 33min

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. (21-22, 24-25, 28-29)b. Sin bankrupts us one dollar at a time. (23, 26-27)Serving the true King comes at a great cost.

Go Time 03.05.2026 40min

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 extend his mission.

The Family Meal 26.04.2026 44min

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. At the Lord’s Table, church unity is a necessity. (27-34) a. The warning: don’t approach this thoughtlessly. (27-32) b. The call: receive this in unity. (33-34)The church comes together at the Lord’s Table.

Church Membership 19.04.2026 46min

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 responsibility joyfully.Christians are to submit to leaders who answer to God.

Baptism: A Story Worth Living 12.04.2026 43min

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 11.05.2025 42min

Matthew 28:16-20 | Andrew Murch

Gospel Giving 04.05.2025 39min

2 Corinthians 9:6-15 | Andrew Murch

Gospel People 27.04.2025 43min

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 with headlines, the report here is that God saves a people and forms a family of faith. Gospel people receive, believe, and proclaim the good news with joy through affliction. Jesus is building his church, and all who are united to him rest in the hope of full and final salvation.x`

Easter Sunday 05.04.2026 35min

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 believes, Jesus proves. (27)Jesus raises the dead.

The Good Shepherd 03.04.2026 32min

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 the threat to protect his own. (11-13) b. Jesus was willing to die because his mission was clear. (14-18)RevelationII. Jesus is the good shepherd.Jesus gave his life to save his own.

Our Only Hope in Darkness 29.03.2026 37min

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 22.03.2026 39min

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 and raises faith. (29)III. God provided Christ to bring sinners true life. (30-35) A. No amount of evidence will convince the hard-hearted. (29-30) B. They're seeking a sign, but they're given a Son. (32-33) C. Our hunger for God is only satisfied through Jesus. (34-35)True life is only found in Christ.

A Call to Serve 15.03.2026 49min

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 08.03.2026 41min

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)Cling to the Lord whose word never fails.

Worth the Fight 01.03.2026 48min

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 people’s faithfulness. (30-34)God’s people fight to stay faithful.