Westside Church Northwest Podcast

Forgiveness isn't a feeling. It's a choice. Jesus commanded us to love one another as He loved us. But what happens when we've been deeply hurt? What happens when the offense feels justified? What happens when the person who wronged us doesn't deserve forgiveness?

The truth is, forgiveness isn't based on what others deserve. It's based on what Christ has already done for us.

In this message, you'll discover:
- Why forgiveness is essential to walking in God's love
- How unforgiveness affects your heart and spiritual life
- Why forgiveness is a choice, not an emotion
- How forgiveness opens the door to healing, freedom, and God's inheritance
- The importance of forgiving others—and even forgiving yourself

If you've been carrying hurt, bitterness, regret, shame, or offense, this message will challenge and encourage you to release it into God's hands and allow His love to do a deeper work in your heart.
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The Holy Spirit is not a thing of the past. He is a person. And He is alive, active, moving, and available today.

On Pentecost Sunday, we celebrate the birth of the Church and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit in Acts 2—but this isn’t just history. This message is a bold reminder that the same Spirit poured out 2,000 years ago is still empowering believers right now.

Too many Christians are trying to live the Christian life by willpower alone. But Jesus never told His disciples to “try harder.” He told them to wait for the promise of the Spirit and receive power.

This message challenges the idea that signs, wonders, miracles, tongues, and the baptism of the Holy Spirit ended with the early church. Instead, it points directly to Scripture and calls believers back to a Spirit-filled life marked by power, victory, boldness, prayer, and intimacy with God.

In this message, you’ll hear about:
• Why believers still need the baptism of the Holy Spirit today
• The purpose and power of praying in tongues
• How the Holy Spirit helps us pray, understand Scripture, and walk in victory
• Why dead religion can never replace the life of the Spirit
• How the Spirit empowers every believer—not just ministers

This isn’t about emotionalism or hype. It’s about living the life Jesus actually called us to live. You were not called just to survive. You were called to walk in power, joy, victory, and bold faith.
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In this continuation of the “Love Is The Way” series, discover how walking in love is not just a suggestion—it’s the key that unlocks the blessings, healing, provision, and protection God promised His people. From the Old Covenant promises of healing and fruitfulness to the New Covenant reality in Christ, Pastor Cory shows how love is the foundation that makes faith work and brings the fullness of God’s blessings into our lives.

If you’ve been believing for healing, breakthrough, or restoration but feel stuck, this message will show you the missing piece.

“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another as I have loved you.” — John 13:34
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Sometimes life leaves you tired, anxious, overwhelmed, or wondering if you’re ever going to feel whole again. But Psalm 23 reminds us of this powerful truth: The Lord is our Shepherd.

In this heartfelt Mother’s Day message, Cody Tobin walks through Psalm 23 verse by verse, revealing the goodness, protection, peace, and healing that come from staying close to the Shepherd.

This isn’t just a familiar passage to memorize— it’s an invitation to experience restoration in your real life.

Through personal stories about motherhood, raising children, walking through fear and trauma, and learning to trust God through every season, this message brings fresh revelation to one of the most loved chapters in the Bible.

You’ll be encouraged to:
- Draw close to the Shepherd instead of carrying everything alone
- Find peace in the middle of anxiety and uncertainty
- Allow God to restore your mind, emotions, and soul
- Learn how to pray the Word of God over your life
- Trust that even in dark valleys, God is still near

God still heals. He still restores broken emotions. He still brings peace to anxious minds. And He still leads His people beside still waters.

No matter what season you’re walking through, you are not abandoned, forgotten, or without help. The Good Shepherd is still leading, protecting, guiding, and restoring His people today.
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God doesn’t just love you… He loves you the same way He loves Jesus. That truth alone has the power to change everything.

In this message, we dive into what it really means to believe the love of God—not just as a concept, but as a reality that heals, restores, and transforms your life from the inside out. Because when you truly understand: “I am loved by God” …it changes how you think, how you respond, and how you treat people.

This message tackles real-life issues:
- Brokenness from the past
- The impact of fatherlessness and identity
- Struggles with unforgiveness and offense
- Why your faith might not be working like it should

And it brings a clear, powerful truth: Faith works by love.

If you’re holding onto offense, bitterness, or unforgiveness—it doesn’t just affect your relationships… It affects your faith, your prayers, and even areas of breakthrough in your life. But here’s the good news: God doesn’t just command love— He puts His love in you. And when you choose to walk in it, healing begins to take place. Freedom opens up. Relationships can be restored. Even things that felt stuck can suddenly shift.

When you walk in love, you position yourself for everything God wants to do in your life.
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