North Way Christian Community

Welcome to North Way podcast, featuring the weekly messages recorded from North Way Christian Community in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Visit us online at northway.org.

The Way: The Heart of Hospitality 04/13/2025

The Way: The Heart of Hospitality Hospitality isn’t just about opening our homes, it’s about opening our hearts. It’s a spiritual practice that reflects the gospel by welcoming and pursuing the stranger. God calls us to see and move toward those who are different. Just as we were once strangers and God welcomed us, we are now invited to extend that same love to others. /episode/index/show/northway/id/36116295

Keeping Company with God 04/06/2025

Keeping Company with God Prayer can sometimes feel confusing or uncertain. Is God really listening? We often treat prayer as something we do only in desperation or celebration, but is it truly our way of life? Prayer is not a transaction to get something from God, it’s an invitation to keep company with God. Let’s seek to respond to God’s invitation by being present with Him. /episode/index/show/northway/id/36025605

Created for Community 03/30/2025

Created for Community In a world suffering from an epidemic of loneliness, community is the remedy. We were created for relationships and God designed us to thrive in meaningful connection. Community is more than just a place of belonging; it’s also a place of becoming, where we grow into who God created us to be. Community brings us to Jesus. /episode/index/show/northway/id/35925350

Resting in His Perfection 03/23/2025

Resting in His Perfection We all long to be unrushed and present in the moment. The Sabbath is God’s gift to rest and refocus our hearts on Him. It’s not about rules or striving for perfection but resting in His perfection. Jesus redeems the Sabbath, making it a time to reorient our lives around Him. True Sabbath isn’t just about rest but also worshipping, joy, and being present with God. /episode/index/show/northway/id/35825805

Be Still and Know 03/16/2025

Be Still and Know Jesus made solitude a regular part of His life, retreating to desolate places to be with His Father. Stepping into solitude transforms us, allowing us to hear God’s voice, reveal hidden rebellion in our hearts, and invites us into true rest. This week, we are challenged not just to find time but to make time, resisting the urge to fill the silence, and allow God to do what only He can do. /episode/index/show/northway/id/35713775

Beyond the Bubble 03/09/2025

Beyond the Bubble Have you shared your faith with a non-believer recently? Are you letting others see your hope in Christ? In this message, we explore how to change our mindset, step out in faith, and share the gospel with urgency. Our feet bring peace, happiness, salvation, and good news when we walk into the world as a witness of the gospel. /episode/index/show/northway/id/35593440

Fasting and Fresh Encounters 03/02/2025

Fasting and Fresh Encounters When was the last time you had a fresh encounter with the gospel? Fasting isn’t just about giving something up but drawing closer to Jesus. In God’s Kingdom, the dependent version of you is the best version of you. Jesus fasted and expects His followers to do the same, not for show but to expose our weaknesses, reveal our idols, and stir compassion. This Lent, challenge yourself to fast and experience the gospel in a fresh way. /episode/index/show/northway/id/35502660

Am I Rich Towards God First? 02/24/2025

Am I Rich Towards God First? Jesus spoke frequently about money and possessions, not just in words but through His generous life. We live in a world today that often defines success by wealth and upward mobility. True abundance isn’t found in possessions but in being rich toward God. Generosity requires a shift in thinking and begins with a step of faith. /episode/index/show/northway/id/35406675

Take Off, Take Up, Transform 02/16/2025

Take Off, Take Up, Transform Jesus calls us to a life of service. Transformation happens when we set aside our ego, empty words, and displays of power, and instead embrace humility, living faith, and small acts of love. When we are empowered by His Spirit and step into the greater works He has prepared, transformation spreads everywhere, through our willingness to kneel down and serve others. /episode/index/show/northway/id/35302185

It is Written 02/09/2025

It is Written Who shapes your identity? We often seek guidance from those who don't truly know us, when we should be looking to God, our Creator. Scripture is a weapon against sin and the key to discovering our true identity. When we are led by the Spirit, we leave behind the old and step into the new. /episode/index/show/northway/id/35211235

Am I a Disciple of Jesus? 02/03/2025

Am I a Disciple of Jesus? Are you truly a disciple of Jesus, or just identifying as a Christian? In this message, we explore what it really means to follow Him by denying ourselves, taking up our cross, and surrendering fully to His way. Discipleship is a lifelong journey of abiding in Jesus, being shaped by His practices, and walking in His truth. Who are you following? /episode/index/show/northway/id/35122010

The Ultimate Advantage 01/27/2025

The Ultimate Advantage We all love the advantages life offers, but when it comes to the ultimate advantage, the Holy Spirit, we may feel fearful or confused. The Holy Spirit offers us guidance, peace, and comfort, working in both ordinary and extraordinary ways. Though often misunderstood or feared, the Holy Spirit is a helper from God that points us to Jesus, helping us experience His love on a personal level. /episode/index/show/northway/id/35020940

Wisdom or Folly? 01/19/2025

Wisdom or Folly? The power of knowing, experiencing, and following Jesus transforms our lives when all three are present. Though most Americans acknowledge the Bible’s value, few engage with it daily, a choice between wisdom and folly. Reading God’s Word daily brings peace, trust, clarity, and empowerment, equipping us to proclaim the gospel and fulfill our mission as followers of Jesus. /episode/index/show/northway/id/34913175

How to Encounter God 01/12/2025

How to Encounter God Our mission as a church is to lead people to know God through His Word, experience Him through the Holy Spirit, and follow Him in our hearts through obedience. At the center of knowing, experiencing, and following Him, we encounter God. To truly live out this mission, we must balance the Word, Spirit, and obedience, sacrificing personal preferences to align with His purpose. /episode/index/show/northway/id/34826905

Are You Cutting Out God's Power? 01/06/2025

Are You Cutting Out God's Power? Do you believe God still performs miracles today? Without the supernatural, we are left with a life of good morals, but no power. Through gratitude, regular time in the Word, and prayer we can open our eyes to the miraculous all around us and share the greatest miracle of all: eternal life with Him. /episode/index/show/northway/id/34737000

Behold the Gift of Jesus 12/26/2024

Behold the Gift of Jesus The Magi's gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh not only honored Jesus but also told the story of the gospel: His eternal reign, righteousness, and victory over sin and death. These gifts remind us of the greatest gift of all, eternal life and redemption for everyone who believes in Him. /episode/index/show/northway/id/34618425

Behold the Gift of His Humanity 12/22/2024

Behold the Gift of His Humanity The magi’s gift of myrrh foreshadowed Jesus’ suffering and death for our salvation. Jesus came to reach us from our sin, wrap us in His love, and release us from death. Just as Jesus chose to endure pain wrapped in the Father’s love on the cross, we are called to trust in God’s love in our darkest moments, resisting the urge to escape and instead remain hopeful. /episode/index/show/northway/id/34572150

Behold The Gift of His Sacrifice 12/15/2024

Behold The Gift of His Sacrifice What is the best gift you ever received? The best gifts go beyond the object itself, they make us feel seen and valued. In Jesus, God gives us the ultimate gift, declaring we are known, significant, and loved. The wise men’s gift of frankincense reminds us that Jesus is the perfect fulfillment of God’s promises, fully God and fully man, and our Great High Priest. Through Him, we receive complete forgiveness, access to God, and unending grace...a gift that changes everything. /episode/index/show/northway/id/34458035

Behold The Gift of His Royalty 12/08/2024

Behold The Gift of His Royalty The story of the Magi reveals truths about our response to Jesus. They pursued Him, recognized His royalty, and honored Him with generous, sacrificial gifts. The gift of gold signified Jesus' kingship, confirming He is not just any king, but THE King. How we perceive Jesus shapes how we respond to Him. Recognizing His authority calls for worshipful honor. /episode/index/show/northway/id/34334950

S4, EP13: Firm Foundation 12/04/2024

S4, EP13: Firm Foundation Join Allison and Pastor John as they reflect on the transformative teachings of the Sermon on the Mount in this season's final episode. They explore the power of building your foundation on Christ, embracing a renewed mind, and living out Jesus' teachings. To watch this past week's sermon: For more info: /episode/index/show/northway/id/34270870

Built to Last 12/01/2024

Built to Last What is the foundation of your life? Jesus redefines what it means to live in God's Kingdom, not tied to a place, but built on the good news of the gospel. In this message, we explore how loving God with all our heart, soul, and mind creates a foundation that stands firm through life’s storms. When emotions, identity, and intellect are submitted to Him, we discover a steadfast purpose that transforms how we live. /episode/index/show/northway/id/34218700

S4, EP12: Good Fruit, Strong Leaders 11/27/2024

S4, EP12: Good Fruit, Strong Leaders In this episode, Allison sits down with Pastor Dave to discuss his recent sermon, focusing on discerning good versus bad leadership and understanding the fruit in people's lives. As they reflect on lessons from the Sermon on the Mount, Pastor Dave shares practical insights on studying scripture and cultivating an eternal perspective in daily life. To watch this past week's sermon: For more info: /episode/index/show/northway/id/34164220

Abiding Through Understanding 11/24/2024

Abiding Through Understanding Jesus calls us to understanding, abiding in Him, and bearing the fruit of the Spirit. This sermon reminds us that God's will is belief in His Son and salvation rests on God’s love for us, not our performance. True fruit reflects a transformed heart as we focus on what God is doing in us, not what we are doing in the world. /episode/index/show/northway/id/34127356

S4, EP11: Cultivating Curiosity 11/20/2024

S4, EP11: Cultivating Curiosity Join Allison and Amanda as they dive deeper into Matthew 7 and discuss cultivating curiosity as a spiritual practice. To watch this past week's sermon: For more info: /episode/index/show/northway/id/34035094

Judge Not 11/17/2024

Judge Not The way of the God’s Kingdom changes the way we approach relationships. Before we guide others, we must examine our own hearts humbly, letting God’s word change us. It’s important that we don’t have condemning hearts disguised as discerning minds. When we see ourselves rightly, we see the gospel clearly. /episode/index/show/northway/id/33960922

S4, EP10: Finding Peace in the Storm 11/13/2024

S4, EP10: Finding Peace in the Storm This week on Behind and Beyond, Allison and Pastor discuss reducing anxiety by trusting God more deeply and focusing on His kingdom. They explore how prayer, scripture, and gratitude can help manage worry and bring peace. To watch this past week's sermon: For more info: /episode/index/show/northway/id/33903407

Stop Rocking 11/10/2024

Stop Rocking As a society, we are more anxious than ever before. Jesus calls us to take another path, to dare to think differently, even in the face of our worries. By seeking first the Kingdom of God, reorienting and reprioritizing our lives and our minds around Jesus, we can find peace. /episode/index/show/northway/id/33870272

S4, EP9: Daily Bread and Divine Dependence 11/06/2024

S4, EP9: Daily Bread and Divine Dependence In this episode, Amanda and Allison discuss Amanda’s recent sermon on costume Christianity and take a deeper look at the Lord's Prayer, line by line. They explore what it means to follow Jesus authentically, going beyond surface behaviors to embrace a true dependency on God for daily needs and forgiveness. They also highlight how the Lord’s Prayer offers comfort and grounding, especially during challenging times like election season. To watch this past week's sermon: For more info: /episode/index/show/northway/id/33805627

Costume Christianity 11/04/2024

Costume Christianity Changing how we look on the outside will never change who we are on the inside. Costume Christianity is the appearance of faith without true heart change, leading to either self-righteousness or despair. Jesus invites us to take off the costume and seek real communion with Him through prayer as He moves our hearts from a place of entitlement to a place of gratitude. In prayer, we trust that God is big enough for our past and our future. /episode/index/show/northway/id/33776217

S4, EP8: The Power of Prayer 10/30/2024

S4, EP8: The Power of Prayer Join Pastor Dave and Allison as they discuss practical ways to deepen prayer life. Dave shares his personal journey, emphasizing daily rhythms of prayer. Also, a listener’s question sparks a conversation on maintaining hope and persistence in prayer during times of unanswered questions. To watch this past week's sermon: For more info: /episode/index/show/northway/id/33673727

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