Northwest Students

POURED OUT | Pastor Josh (The King & The Cross)

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:02:12 -0300

In week two of The King & The Cross, we continue through Psalm 22 and see how it vividly points to the physical suffering of Jesus on the cross. Through His pain, humiliation, and sacrifice, we see that God’s plan was always leading from suffering to glory and from death to redemption.

📖 Scripture: Psalm 22:11–21; John 19
🎙️ Speaker: Josh Call, Pastor to Students

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ABANDONED | Pastor Josh (The King & The Cross)

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:53:00 -0300

In week one of The King & The Cross, we look at Jesus’ cry from the cross in Mark 15 and discover how Psalm 22 reveals both the depth of His suffering and the purpose behind it. Through His abandonment, Jesus takes our place so that we can be forgiven and brought back to God.
📖 Scripture: Mark 15:34, Psalm 22:1-8
🎙️ Speaker: Josh Call, Pastor to Students
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THE COMFORTER | Pastor Josh (Age of Anxiety)

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:32:43 -0400

In week two of Age of Anxiety, we explore Jesus’ promise to send the Holy Spirit as our Advocate and Comforter. Through the Spirit who lives within us, God gives us a peace the world cannot give and reminds us that we are never alone in our fears.

📖 Scripture: John 14:16, 26–27
🎙️ Speaker: Josh Call, Pastor to Students

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CHRIST HAS OVERCOME | Pastor Josh (Age of Anxiety)

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:46:19 -0400

In week one of Age of Anxiety, we explore Jesus’ promise in John 16:33 and discover that the antidote to anxiety is not a secret formula but learning to trust the God who has already overcome the world. When we grasp God’s hand in the middle of our fears, we can walk forward in real peace.

📖 Scripture: John 16:33; Philippians 4:6-7 🎙️ Speaker: Josh Call, Pastor to Students Connect with NWS! nwcc.net/students

CHRIST DIED FOR US | Pastor Josh (Highway to Heaven)

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:26:00 -0400

In week two of Highway to Heaven, we discover how Paul turns the bad news into Good News: that while we were in our sin, Jesus came to take the penalty our sins deserve so that we could be set free from our slavery to sin.

📖 Scripture: Romans 5:6-11 🎙️ Speaker: Josh Call, Pastor to Students Connect with NWS! nwcc.net/students

ON THE THRONE | Pastor Josh (The Crown & The Cradle)

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 16:15:11 -0400

Part three of our Crown & Cradle Christmas series reminds us that Jesus is not distant from our pain. In Revelation 1, John sees the risen Jesus standing among suffering churches, showing us that the King who wears the crown is also present with His people in their suffering—and powerful enough to overcome it.

📖 Scripture: Revelation 1:9–18

🎙️ Speaker: Josh Call, Pastor to Students

00:00 – Introduction

03:45 – Big vision of Christmas

07:10 – John’s vision

10:45 – Jesus with His people

14:55 – Greater than our suffering

19:05 – Jesus enters our pain

22:20 – The Savior in the manger

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ON THE CLOUDS | Pastor Josh (The Crown & The Cradle)

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 17:41:08 -0400

Part one of The Crown & The Cradle Christmas series zooms out to the “300-foot view” of the Christmas story. Before we look at the cradle, we look at the crown — the cosmic throne-room vision of Daniel 7. Jesus is not just a baby in Bethlehem; He is the Son of Man who rules forever. The same King who reigns in glory is the One who came to us in humility.

📖 Scripture: Daniel 7:9-14

🎙️ Speaker: Josh Call, Pastor to Students

00:00 – 300-foot view

03:42 – Daniel’s vision

07:15 – The Ancient One

10:58 – The Son of Man

14:32 – Jesus and Daniel 7

18:05 – The King in a manger

Switch Sundays student services, every week from 6–8:30PM at Northwest Christian Church!

RADICAL FORGIVERS | Pete Margate (70X7)

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:49:15 -0400

Part two of our 70x7 series continues Jesus’ teaching on forgiveness. In Matthew 18, Jesus uses the parable of the unforgiving servant to show the massive gap between the mercy we’ve received and the forgiveness we often withhold. Forgiveness isn’t just for others—it frees us, restores our relationship with God, and allows us to live like Jesus.

📖 Scripture: Matthew 18:21–35, Colossians 3:12–13, Matthew 6:14–15

🎙️ Speaker: Pete Margate, Youth Sponsor

00:00 – Introduction

04:29 – Lollipop story

09:03 – The broken lamp

11:56 – Radical forgiveness

14:07 – The unforgiving servant

18:45 – Prison of the heart

22:03 – Garbage piling up

25:14 – Pete's forgiveness testimony

41:22 – Closing encouragement

Northwest Students youth services, every week from 6–8:30PM at Northwest Christian Church!

FORGIVEN TO FORGIVE | Pastor Josh (70X7)

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:24:27 -0400

Part one of our short 70x7 series explores what it means to forgive as Jesus forgave us. In Matthew 18, Jesus calls His followers to radical, undeserved forgiveness—showing the same mercy we’ve received from God to those who’ve wronged us.

📖 Scripture: Matthew 18:21–22, Colossians 3:12–14, Psalm 103

🎙️ Speaker: Josh Call, Pastor to Students

00:00 – Introduction

03:12 – Forgiven to forgive

06:04 – 70X7

09:03 – Radical forgiveness

14:07 – Forgiving others

18:19 – Forgiven people forgive

22:17 – Psalm 103

Switch Sundays student services, every week from 6–8:30PM at Northwest Christian Church!

I AM THE TRUE VINE | Pastor Josh (I Am Who I Am)

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 17:21:13 -0400

Part eight of our I Am Who I Am series focuses on Jesus’ words: "I am the True Vine." In John 15, Jesus reminds His disciples—and us—that real life, growth, and fruit come only from staying connected to Him. When we remain in Jesus, He produces lasting fruit in us through the power of the Holy Spirit.

📖 Scripture: John 15:1–8

🎙️ Speaker: Josh Call, Pastor to Students

00:00 – Introduction

03:08 – I Am the True Vine

06:16 – The last supper

08:47 – Staying connected

12:15 – The gardener’s pruning

16:33 – Fruit that lasts

20:50 – The disconnected branch

24:24 – Prayer & community

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THE WAY, THE TRUTH & THE LIFE | Pastor Josh (I Am Who I Am)

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 15:21:37 -0300

Part seven of our I Am Who I Am series focuses on Jesus’ words: I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. In John 14, Jesus comforts His disciples before the cross, reminding them that He alone is the way to the Father, the truth that reveals God, and the life that conquers death.

📖 Scripture: John 14:1–7

🎙️ Speaker: Josh Call, Pastor to Students

00:00 – Introduction & IKEA

04:01 – I Am Who I Am

06:11 – The Way, the Truth, and the Life

11:07 – The disciples’ confusion

14:21 – Jesus prepares a place for us

16:07 – The Way

20:26 – The Truth

22:44 – The Life

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THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE | Pastor Josh (I Am Who I Am)

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:52:41 -0300

Part six of our I Am Who I Am series focuses on Jesus’ words: "I am the Resurrection and the Life." In John 11, Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead, showing that He alone has power over life and death—and that He is both fully God and fully human.

📖 Scripture: John 11:1–44

🎙️ Speaker: Josh Call, Pastor to Students

00:00 – The Princess Bride

04:05 – I Am the Resurrection and the Life

07:32 – Jesus's delay

11:07 – God's glory

16:18 – Faith in waiting

20:06 – Jesus weeps

24:49 – Lazarus, come out!

26:32 – Truly God and truly human

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I AM THE GOOD SHEPHERD | Meredith Pitts (I Am Who I Am)

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 16:21:46 -0300

Part five of our I Am Who I Am series focuses on Jesus’ words: I am the Good Shepherd. In John 10, Jesus contrasts Himself with false shepherds and shows that He alone loves, protects, and knows His people perfectly. He’s not a hired hand who runs when danger comes—He lays down His life for the sheep.

📖 Scripture: John 10:11–18, Matthew 10:29–31, Exodus 14:14

🎙️ Speaker: Meredith Pitts, Switch Sponsor

00:00 – Introduction

03:19 – I Am the Good Shepherd

07:01 – The hired hand

09:16 – The Shepherd’s love

12:08 – Knowing His sheep

17:55 – One flock, one Shepherd

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I AM THE GATE FOR THE SHEEP | Pastor Josh (I Am Who I Am)

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 16:45:51 -0300

Part four of our I Am Who I Am series focuses on Jesus’ claim: "I Am the Gate for the Sheep." In John 10, Jesus contrasts true shepherds with false leaders who only take advantage of people. As the Gate, Jesus is the access point for all people who lead and serve in ministry.

📖 Scripture: John 10:1–10, Ezekiel 34:2-4

🎙️ Speaker: Josh Call, Pastor to Students

00:00 – Introduction

04:20 – Built to be led

06:24 – I Am the Gate for the Sheep

10:03 – Robbers vs. shepherds

13:20 – God’s OT warning

15:11 – Shepherds come through Jesus

20:26 – Shepherds serve and protect

23:46 – Learn the Shepherd’s voice

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I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD | Pastor Josh (I Am Who I Am)

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 16:17:26 -0300

Part three of our I Am Who I Am series focuses on Jesus’ words: "I Am the Light of the World." In John 8, Jesus shows himself to be the true Light that overcomes darkness, exposes sin, and shows us the way to life with God.

📖 Scripture: John 8:12–20

🎙️ Speaker: Josh Call, Pastor to Students

00:00 – Introduction

03:20 – I Am the Light of the World

07:00 – Light vs. darkness

11:02 – Why people reject the light

15:17 – Walking in the light

19:17 – Misquoting Jesus

22:50 – On judgment

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I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE | Pastor Josh (I Am Who I Am)

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 11:09:00 -0300

Part two of our I Am Who I Am series explores Jesus’ first “I AM” statement: "I Am the Bread of Life." In John 6, Jesus points to Himself as the only one who can truly satisfy our deepest hunger and give eternal life.

📖 Scripture: John 6:25–40
🎙️ Speaker: Josh Call, Pastor to Students

00:00 – Introduction
03:28 – Setting the scene
08:57 – Lunch or life
13:19 – The work God wants
17:03 – The Bread of Life
20:36 – God’s choice, our choice
24:12 – Choose Christ

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I AM WHO I AM | Pastor Josh (I Am Who I Am)

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 11:06:00 -0300

This kickoff message for our I Am Who I Am series lays the foundation for understanding Jesus’ “I Am” statements in the Gospel of John. Starting in Exodus 3 and moving to John 8, we see that when Jesus says “I Am,” He is claiming nothing less than to be God Himself.

📖 Scripture: Exodus 3:14, John 8
🎙️ Speaker: Josh Call, Pastor to Students

00:00 – Introduction
03:15 – God’s name revealed
07:05 – “I Am Who I Am”
10:45 – Jesus confronts the Pharisees
14:25 – Before Abraham was, I Am
18:15 – Why it matters today

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SENT BY JESUS | Pastor Josh (The Good Life)

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 11:04:00 -0300

Part three of The Good Life series dives into what it means to be “sent” by God. In Matthew 28, Jesus calls His followers to live as disciples who make disciples—passing on the good news of the Kingdom of God from generation to generation.

📖 Scripture: Matthew 28:16–20
🎙️ Speaker: Josh Call, Pastor to Students

00:00 – Introduction
03:20 – Recap of The Good Life
05:19 – Living sent
09:07 – Worship and doubt
12:54 – Jesus sends imperfect people
16:32 – The mission continues
21:15 – God with us
24:48 – Passing it on

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FORMED BY THE SPIRIT | Pastor Josh (The Good Life)

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 11:02:00 -0300

Part two of The Good Life series examines what it means to be “formed” by God. In Romans 12:1–2, Paul shows us that following Jesus isn’t just about believing the right things—it’s about being transformed into the people God created us to be.

📖 Scripture: Romans 12:1–2, 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18
🎙️ Speaker: Josh Call, Pastor to Students

00:00 – Introduction
03:02 – Fake faith & the good life
07:59 – Real life
09:58 – Bad theology
13:26 – Cockroaches & caterpillars
19:27 – True worship
21:41 – How God forms us
26:14 – Two kinds of people
27:41 – Joy, prayer, gratitude

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FOUND BY GOD | Pastor Josh (The Good Life)

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 00:58:00 -0300

Part one of The Good Life series explores what it truly means to be “found” by God. Through the parable of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15, we see that life with Jesus isn’t a downgrade—it’s the richest, most satisfying life possible.

📖 Scripture: John 10:10, Luke 15:11–32
🎙️ Speaker: Josh Call, Pastor to Students

00:00 – What is “The Good Life”?
03:15 – The rich and satisfying life
06:45 – The son’s shocking request
08:42 – Stranger in a strange land
12:18 – The Party & the Pigsty
16:28 – The Father’s radical welcome
19:12 – God’s undignified rescue
23:21 – God's party vs the world's party

Switch Sundays student services, every week from 6-8:30PM at Northwest Christian Church!