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This week on Behind and Beyond we discuss trusting in the Lord's providence and how to apply God's promises practically in daily life. To watch this past week's sermon: Promises of God | John Reilly For more info: northway.org

In the book of Esther, we see how God turns ordinary moments into extraordinary ones, even when His hand is hard to see. While we may struggle to understand our own story, relying on God's promises gives us hope, patience, and steadfastness in uncertain times. Let's actively trust in these promises to be part of God's bigger narrative, even when it feels challenging. Promises of God

Join Pastor Dave and Allison as they dive deeper into Esther chapter five. They discuss surrending our pride, biblical fasting, and how to wait on the Lord. To watch this past week's sermon: The Destructive Power of Pride For more info: northway.org

Do you believe God extends His grace even to those against us? Do you embrace justice and mercy as God does, or are you too focused on demanding justice for yourself? Through the lens of Haman's pride, we see how it blinds us to God's truth and perpetuates anger and hurt. Pride convinces us that joy and security lie in possessions and status, leading us to minimize our own faults while magnifying others'. God calls us to humble ourselves, plow the fields of our hearts, and open ourselves up to His word, seeking healing and transformation.

This week on Behind and Beyond we have a conversation about repentance, spiritual disciplines, and what it looks like to die to ourselves daily. Pastor John Reilly dives deeper into his sermon and how he studies scripture. Resource: Habits of the Household To watch this past week's sermon: The Daily Choice | John Reilly For more info: northway.org

x What is your ultimate pursuit in life? Are you striving for wealth, prestige, or the validation of others? Or are you prepared to relinquish everything to embrace Jesus? Every morning presents us with the choice: Will we conform to the values of this world, or will we align ourselves with the Kingdom of God? We are called to choose God’s world and walk daily in accordance with His will.

This week, host Rebekah Stolle sits down with Amanda Beggs to dive deeper into her sermon on the book of Esther. The two discuss signs of a prideful heart, the idea of an invisible God in a visible world, and the difference between lament and grief. To watch this past week’s sermon: The Enemy’s Trap | Amanda Beggs For more info: northway.org

The book of Esther shows us to look for the hidden hand of God in our lives. Just because we can’t see God, doesn’t mean He isn’t there. But the enemy tries to trick us into believing lies. Satan always presents the bait, but then he hides the hook. Have you given the enemy unchecked power in your life? Have you fallen into the trap of unquestioned acceptance or confusion? The enemy uses these traps to try to take our eyes off Jesus. But Jesus is always walking with us. He enters the confusion. He can sympathize with us inside our pain and also save us from it. When we lean into scripture and rely on the power God has given us, we are freed.  

Join Pastor Scott Stevens as he sits down with Rebekah Stolle and discusses the concept of "grit" and how we cultivate spiritual perseverance in the face of challenges. Topics also include how we live as a minority in a broken world and the importance of establishing healthy, spiritual habits.   Link to the grit test: https://sasupenn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_06f6QSOS2pZW9qR?Q_JFE=qdg   Link to grit TED talk: https://www.npr.org/2013/11/01/240779578/is-having-grit-the-key-to-success   To watch this past week's sermon: Easy Choices v. Hard Choices   For more info: northway.org

Why does Jesus challenge us to do the hard things of faith? Being a Christian in American culture is becoming increasingly more difficult. However, it’s okay to be on the wrong side of culture if you’re on the right side of God’s word. Living the life of flesh is choosing to do what we want to do and when we want to do it, which is easy. But choosing the life of the spirit is doing what God wants us to do in His timing, which is hard. When we choose to do the hard things, God will reveal His providence, blessing, and favor over us.

Season 3 of Behind & Beyond is here! We're diving into our brand new series on the book of Esther and tackling topics like God's providence, mutual submission in marriage, and what it looks like to live out the objective truth of the gospel in today's culture.   To watch this past week's sermon: Eyes of Faith   For more info: northway.org

We are constantly searching for hope in times of distress. Sometimes we struggle to hold onto our faith and have patience and courage. The book of Esther encourages us to recognize and develop eyes of faith rather than hearts of fear. Esther demonstrates how to trust in God’s providence and faithfulness, even when we can’t see that it’s present.

Many of us know about the resurrection but how many of us are transformed by the resurrection? A lot of times, we are just like Peter. In the wake of pain or disappointment, we go back to what we know to try to make sense of our current circumstances. We go fishing. We find ourselves stuck in the past trying to get someone back, earn something back, or are playing something back. When we encounter the risen Jesus, we can stay stuck in the past, or we can commit and submit to Him as Savior and allow Him to transform us. When we do, our lives will never be the same.

Join Amanda Beggs and Rebekah Stolle for a conversation on the difference between conviction and condemnation, how we cultivate an attitude of amazement towards grace, and practical tips for how to prepare our hearts in a new way as we approach Easter weekend. This episode marks the end of our Around the Table series.   To watch this past week's sermon: Return to Remembrance   For more info: northway.org

Rituals never fill us, but remembrance does. Remembrance brings our eyes back to Jesus. Sometimes we treat the table as ritual, yet it is remembrance that deepens our love for Jesus. Moments of remembrance are sacred moments. We walk away thankful, filled, and connected. At the table, we find grace for everything we need. We find the grace of nourishment, gratitude, and communion.

Join host Rebekah Stolle and Pastor Dave as they discuss how we disarm the lies of the enemy, the importance of Godly community, and the power and victory in our personal testimonies.   To watch this past week's sermon: Spiritual Self-Control: Pushing Back the Enemy   For more info: northway.org

Do you invite the enemy to your table? The devil looks for a seat at our table to distract us from God’s call on our lives and to turn us from God’s provision to our own provision. The devil feeds us lies, distracts, deceives, and devours us. With spiritual self-control, we can push the chair back so the devil can watch us eat the beautiful feast God provided for us. We must abandon all outcomes to God, giving Him our ultimate trust.

This week, Rebekah Stolle sits down with Pastor Scott Stevens for a conversation on not settling for less than God has for us, how to hear from the Holy Spirit, and the importance of Godly community.   To watch this past week's sermon: Interruption or Invitation?   For more info: northway.org

Are you knowingly or unknowingly wandering and or settled in a place that you were only meant to pass through? Are you willing to allow Jesus to interrupt your schedule? When we allow God to reset our schedule, what we think might be an interruption, might be an invitation for a breakthrough in our lives.  

Join Pastor John Reilly and Rebekah Stolle as they discuss how we're wired to worship, the importance of costly grace, and what it looks like to live from a confidence like Lazarus's.   To watch this past week's sermon: What Does Worship Cost You?   For more info: northway.org