Vision Sunday
Northwest Vineyard
In this message, Pastor Scott Engebretson casts a vision for a new season in the life of the church, as it moves toward independence. He presents three foundational pillars for the church's future, rooted in the greatest commandment to love God with all of one’s being (Deuteronomy 6). Pastor Scott outlines the need for the church to cultivate hunger for God through prayer, fasting, and scripture, to be consistently inviting to others, and to commit to an ever-deepening process of spiritual formation, with the ultimate goal of having Christ formed in them. For more information about the...
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Stranger Things of the Parables: Hope
Northwest Vineyard
In this final message of the 'Stranger Things of the Parables' series, Hannah Engebretson explores the common human experience of waiting in a period of transition and uncertainty. She dives into the story of the woman with the issue of blood from Mark 5, who lived in her own "meantime" for 12 years. The message highlights how the woman's desperate act of faith to touch Jesus’s cloak resulted not only in her physical healing but also in a powerful and restorative encounter with Jesus's compassion. Hannah's sermon encourages listeners to live with intention and find hope in the midst of their...
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Stranger Things of the Parables: Generosity
Northwest Vineyard
Pastor Scott Engebretson explores the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard from Matthew 20 . He reveals that this parable isn't about earthly fairness, but about the "upside-down logic" and overwhelming generosity of God's grace . The sermon addresses our human tendency to compare ourselves to others and emphasizes that the reward of the kingdom is an unearned gift . Pastor Scott concludes that our only appropriate response to God's grace is to live with gratitude and awe, not with an attitude of entitlement. For more information about the church, please visit
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Stranger Things of the Parables: The Net
Northwest Vineyard
Guest speaker Pastor Christian Summers from Lakewood Vineyard continues the 'Stranger Things of the Parables' series, diving into the Parable of the Net from Matthew 13. He explains that Jesus uses the image of a commercial fishing net, which catches all kinds of fish, to illustrate the expansive and inclusive nature of the kingdom of heaven . Christian contrasts this with the Pharisees' exclusive view, emphasizing that the kingdom is "messy," "expansive," and "full of surprise company". The sermon highlights that it is the church's job to be part of the "gathering, not the...
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Stranger Things of the Parables: The Treasure and the Pearl
Northwest Vineyard
Continuing in the series, Sam Stephens delves into two profound parables from Matthew 13: the Parable of the Hidden Treasure and the Parable of the Pearl of Great Value. He illustrates how both parables underscore the immeasurable worth of the kingdom of heaven, a treasure so valuable that it is worth sacrificing everything else to possess. The sermon emphasizes the joyful and radical commitment required to follow Jesus, highlighting that letting go of other pursuits, whether found unexpectedly or sought diligently, is essential to fully embrace the ultimate treasure found in Him. For...
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Stranger Things of the Parables: Unconventional Growth
Northwest Vineyard
Continuing in our 'Stranger Things of the Parables' series, Pastor Scott Engebretson continues to explore the "upside-down kingdom" of God in Matthew 13. He unpacks the Parable of the Mustard Seed, illustrating how the kingdom starts from the smallest beginnings and grows into something massive and inclusive, providing shelter and a home for others. For more information about the church, please visit .
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Stranger Things of the Parables: The Weeds
Northwest Vineyard
In the continuation of the Stranger Things of the Parables series, Pastor Scott Engebretson explores the Parable of the Weeds among the Wheat from Matthew 13. The sermon addresses the difficult question of why evil coexists with good in the world, explaining that the master in the parable instructs his servants to wait until the harvest at the end of the age to separate them, so as not to damage the wheat. The message highlights the importance of living patiently in the "in-between" and reflects on God's patience as described in 2 Peter 3:8-9. For more information about the church, please...
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Stranger Things of the Parables: The Sower
Northwest Vineyard
In this first episode of the new series 'Stranger Things of the Parables', Pastor Scott Engebretson introduces the idea of the "upside down world" of the kingdom of God, contrasting it with the fictional world of the show "Stranger Things". He explains that Jesus's parables are peculiar and are designed to both reveal the secrets of the kingdom to those who desire them and conceal them from those who do not. This sermon focuses on the Parable of the Sower from Matthew 13, highlighting the four types of soil and describing God as a "prodigal God" who lavishly spreads His word everywhere. The...
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'Act'ing' Out Resurrection: Good News People
Northwest Vineyard
In the final week of our series, speaker Sam Stephens discusses what it looks like to live a life marked by the gospel. Drawing from a definition by pastor Tim Keller, Sam defines the gospel not as advice but as a declaration of good news—an announcement of Jesus's victory, peace, and authority as the new king. The sermon encourages listeners to embrace their role as "good heralds" who declare Christ the King's authority over all the Earth. Sam also references Paul's farewell address to the elders in Acts chapter 20, emphasizing the importance of testifying to the good news of God's grace....
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Act'ing' Out Resurrection: Refining Fire
Northwest Vineyard
On Pentecost Sunday, Pastor Scott Engebreston continues in our series looking at the Holy Sprit coming in power on the disciples.
info_outlinePastor Hannah Engebretson continues our Acts series looking at how leadership in the early church and considering what makes a good or a bad leader.