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.

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

Ask, Seek, Knock! 10/27/2024

Ask, Seek, Knock! In this message, we’re reminded of the importance of listening carefully, not just with our ears but with our hearts. Jesus urges us to "ask, seek, and knock"(Matthew 7:7), showing that genuine prayer is transformative. Prayer isn’t just about saying words; it’s a form of deep communion with God that reshapes our desires, aligning them with His Kingdom. As we engage in prayer, our hearts begin to crave what He values, empowering us to walk the narrow path and grow closer to His presence. /episode/index/show/northway/id/33630637

S4, EP7: Faith, Finances, and Finding Fulfillment 10/23/2024

S4, EP7: Faith, Finances, and Finding Fulfillment In this episode, Pastor Scott shares his passion for developing young leaders and believers in the local church, as well as fostering a culture of generosity within communities. He also gives us a behind-the-scenes look at some of the incredible acts of generosity he's witnessed through his ministry. To watch this past week's sermon: For more info: /episode/index/show/northway/id/33583057

Investing in Eternal Treasures 10/20/2024

Investing in Eternal Treasures Earthly investments fade, but heavenly treasures are everlasting. As followers of Christ, we should evaluate whether our investments are solely in temporary things or eternal. We are generous not to earn God's love, but because we are already loved by Him. Here at North Way, we express our commitment to investing in eternal treasures through next generational church leadership, global missions, and local and regional church planting. More info on Deep and Wide here: /episode/index/show/northway/id/33536412

S4, EP6: What is Your Motivation? 10/16/2024

S4, EP6: What is Your Motivation? This week on Behind and Beyond, Pastor Dave joins Allison as they discuss examining our motives and how the Lord meets us in the secret and low places. To watch this past week's sermon: For more info: /episode/index/show/northway/id/33486432

Remove the Mask 10/13/2024

Remove the Mask We often try to preserve our own image by seeking to be rewarded by others. Jesus teaches that "practicing righteousness" should only be to and for God, not to and for each other. While the reward of man is fleeting and based on performance, the reward of God brings true peace, freedom, and joy. God's reward isn't something we earn but something He graciously bestows upon us. /episode/index/show/northway/id/33436937

S4, EP5: Bridge of Forgiveness 10/09/2024

S4, EP5: Bridge of Forgiveness Welcome back to Behind and Beyond! This week, Allison and Pastor Dave D’Angelo dive into Dave Buehring’s powerful sermon on loving your enemies. They explore themes of forgiveness and the call to do good to those who have wronged us while living in light of eternity. To watch this past week's sermon: For more info: /episode/index/show/northway/id/33380562

Turning the Other Cheek 10/06/2024

Turning the Other Cheek Who is your enemy? Does someone who harmed or hurt you come to mind? This sermon explores Jesus' teaching in Matthew 5:38-42 on loving our enemies and waiving our right to retaliate. While it's natural to seek revenge against those who harm us, Jesus calls us to a supernatural response—choosing love over retaliation. We must trust God as our vindicator and extend love by praying for, blessing, and doing good to those who have wronged us /episode/index/show/northway/id/33349492

S4, EP4: Honor Your Yes 10/02/2024

S4, EP4: Honor Your Yes Join Pastor Dave and Allison as they continue to dive deeper into the Sermon on the Mount. They discuss what it means to abide in the Lord and how to allow Him to transform our hearts more into His image. /episode/index/show/northway/id/33301197

Words of Truth 09/29/2024

Words of Truth We often seek God's blessings without being deeply rooted in Christianity, relying on self-evident truths. Jesus teaches us that our words should be truthful and full of integrity, avoiding manipulation. True transformation comes from the heart, not just behavior change, and happens when we root ourselves in the gospel. /episode/index/show/northway/id/33251017

S4, EP3: Flipping Tables 09/25/2024

S4, EP3: Flipping Tables This week on Behind and Beyond, Pastor John joins Allison as they dive into Matthew 5:21-26, where Jesus teaches us to see anger and reconciliation in a new way. They start by digging into the scripture, then get practical about how it plays out in everyday life and relationships. To watch this past week's sermon: For more info: /episode/index/show/northway/id/33204592

Forgiveness Over Fury 09/22/2024

Forgiveness Over Fury In our journey through life, we often carry burdens that weigh us down. Getting angry is inevitable but carrying around our anger is a choice. Instead of swallowing, justifying, or releasing our anger destructively, we are called to embrace forgiveness and lament, freeing ourselves from the heavy load and stepping into the life God intended for us. /episode/index/show/northway/id/33161482

S4, EP2: Step Out of Shame 09/20/2024

S4, EP2: Step Out of Shame In this episode, Allison and Pastor Dave continue discussing the Sermon on the Mount. They dive into some tough topics like adultery, divorce, and lust, and talk about how important it is to lean on Christ’s grace and the power of the Holy Spirit to deal with these challenges. To watch this past week's sermon: For more info: /episode/index/show/northway/id/33146172

The Narrow Path 09/15/2024

The Narrow Path When God’s Kingdom takes root in our hearts, it transforms how we view and engage with the world. What consumes our hearts dictates what we experience. Jesus calls us to hear His voice not as a threat but as an invitation to abundant life. The narrow path leads to life by confronting lust and to stop viewing our marriages as disposable. We need to choose love, not consumption, to walk on the right path. /episode/index/show/northway/id/33060527

S4, EP1: His Kingdom or Ours? 09/11/2024

S4, EP1: His Kingdom or Ours? Behind and Beyond is back with Season 4! We're diving deeper into Amanda Begg’s recent sermon from the "Your Kingdom Come" series. This podcast explores how Jesus fulfills the Old Testament and the difference between behavior modification and heart transformation, especially in parenting and personal growth. Allison and Amanda also discuss remaining hopeful in an election season. North Way Counseling Services: To watch this past week's sermon: For more info: /episode/index/show/northway/id/33000162

The Heart of a Disciple 09/08/2024

The Heart of a Disciple At the core of "Your Kingdom come" is a deep desire for God to restore the world to its rightful order. We must go beyond surface-level Christianity and allow Jesus to fully reign in our hearts, granting Him complete access to transform us from the inside out. We must regularly check our hearts, motivations, and reliance on the Holy Spirit. It’s only through Jesus that our hearts and actions can align as genuine disciples, living for the Kingdom. /episode/index/show/northway/id/32960022

Where Do You Sit? 09/02/2024

Where Do You Sit? Love drives our actions, including our relationship with God. Jesus calls us to make disciples—those who love, follow, and obey Him. Our journey with Jesus is a lifelong progression, where we move from being lost to becoming disciple-makers. As we obey and make disciples, we experience God's presence and see lives transformed. Jesus modeled invitation by reaching out to the lost, and we are called to do the same, sharing our faith intentionally and walking with the authority and power of Jesus. /episode/index/show/northway/id/32861807

Faith Beyond the Fence 08/25/2024

Faith Beyond the Fence Are we making a real difference in the lives of others around us or are we straddling the fence between God's Kingdom and the world's ways? By examining our choices through the bible, we can live within God's will, where true joy and effectiveness are found. To get off the fence, we must fear the Lord, live earnestly, never negotiate, be committed, and exemplify Christ. Praying and fasting help build the discipline, diligence, and dependence needed to stay aligned with God's purpose and make a lasting impact. /episode/index/show/northway/id/32729477

Sermon on the Mound 08/18/2024

Sermon on the Mound As followers of Jesus, we are called to be like salt and light--to preserve His way, and positively influence and guide the world around us. Regardless of generational differences, we must be consistent Christian influencers living out our faith visibly and effectively and striving to be an example that non-believers might be drawn to Christ. /episode/index/show/northway/id/32628657

Is It Worth It? 08/11/2024

Is It Worth It? In life, we often ask, "is it worth it?" when faced with big decisions. But when it comes to following Jesus, we rarely count the cost. True discipleship is costly, requiring us to choose the narrow path, align with Christ, and face persecution. We are faced with a choice: to be citizens of this world, conforming to its ways, or citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven, following Jesus. /episode/index/show/northway/id/32531682

Silencing the Whisper 08/04/2024

Silencing the Whisper Just like we can’t stop at one bite of dessert, gossip is a temptation we often can't resist. However, gossip corrupts everyone and is the opposite of peacemaking. Jesus is calling us to stop feeding our souls with toxicity and to move towards peace by stop gossiping, refusing to listen to it, and living out Matthew 18. /episode/index/show/northway/id/32432037

Pure Hearts, Clear Sight 07/28/2024

Pure Hearts, Clear Sight When our hearts are purified, we can see God in new and beautiful ways. God's goodness surrounds us constantly, but we need the right lenses—purified hearts—to see it. Our hearts are not meant to be followed but purified, and this purification comes through God's Word and the fire of the Holy Spirit. As the Word of God enters our hearts and the Spirit of God works within us, we are cleansed, allowing us to see the ways of God's Kingdom and His goodness. When we surrender to God, letting His Word and Spirit purify us, the eyes of our hearts are opened, and we can truly see Him. /episode/index/show/northway/id/32321482

Living in Light of Eternity 07/21/2024

Living in Light of Eternity God's favor rests on those who show mercy, recognizing that the mercy Jesus calls us to is about the Light of Eternity (LOE) rather than Return on Investment (ROI). Being merciful starts with examining our own hearts and actions. Jesus’ call of mercy is bigger than something to do, it’s someone to be, and the world is desperate to experience. We're called to be merciful, forgiving, and generous, with the Holy Spirit guiding us every step of the way. /episode/index/show/northway/id/32232032

Hungry for Righteousness 07/07/2024

Hungry for Righteousness In moments of emptiness, we often seek to fill the void with things that don’t truly satisfy. Instead of seeking identity and purpose in artificial things, Jesus calls us to pursue righteousness by living in a right relationship with God and avoiding self-righteousness and cultural influences. By embracing this authentic hunger, we not only fulfill our own needs but also become a light to the world, demonstrating the only genuine way to fill the void within us. /episode/index/show/northway/id/32036992

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