First Assembly NLR Audio Podcast

Have you ever seen someone rescued? Maybe they were drowning and the lifeguard pulled them out of the water in time. Maybe they had to be pulled out of a car after a bad wreck. People have to be rescued from "life-or-death" situations all of the time. In this message, you will have the opportunity to hear about some of the amazing work that Project Rescue is doing to rescue women and children from...

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you needed to be rescued? If it hasn't happened yet, it will. Maybe the small arguments in your marriage have turned volatile and it seems like it is heading for disaster. Maybe the city shut off your power and you aren't sure how you will make it through the winter. Whatever the situation may be, you are bound to be in need of a rescue. In this me...

Have you ever felt trapped? Don't give up – there is hope! In this message, we will start a new series exploring some of the greatest rescues found in the Bible. We will start by seeing how we all need to be rescued from the trap of sin. You will learn how the love of Jesus saves you in even the most impossible situations. You'll also be challenged to share that love with others!

Have you ever received bad advice? At times bad advice is funny to laugh at, but other times it is devastating. Maybe someone convinced you to do a business deal. It fell through and you lost everything. Maybe you listened to your friends and now your reputation is damaged. Maybe you followed the wrong crowd and now you no longer follow God. In this message, you will hear a story from the life of...

Have you ever failed? Has a decision you made caused people around you to suffer horrible consequences? No doubt, you wish you could take it back, but the damage was done! In this message, we will look at the story of one man's failure that brought an entire nation to its knees. When all hope was lost, God made his plan of restoration known to all of His people. You will be challenged to inspect y...

Have you ever dealt with something difficult and it seemed like it would never go away? Maybe you find yourself in that position right now! How long do you trust God to make it right? Why should you keep trusting when nothing is happening? Is it even worth it at this point? In this message, we see that Joshua and the Israelites found themselves in a similar situation. After a long process that req...

Have you ever felt God tell you to do something that you didn't think would work? Maybe you even thought God could be wrong this time! What do you do when God's instructions don't seem to make sense? In this message, we continue to walk through the life of Joshua. We will look at one of the most famous stories in the Bible. You will see that God can provide extraordinary miracles through unconvent...

Have you ever kept something, not because it is valuable, but because it is a reminder of a special moment? The thing isn't really special, but the memory is priceless. In this message, as we continue our study of Joshua, we will look at a story where even though the circumstances said "No way", God made a way. Joshua and the Israelites did something special so the moment would never be forgotten....

Have you ever been in a place where God's Word doesn't seem to match your current circumstances? What do you do when God says "Go," but everything around you seems to say "No"? In this message, we'll look at an amazing moment where the Israelites confronted an impossible obstacle. There seemed to be no way to obey God's word to "Go". It's a story that will let you know how God responds when you ta...

It seems like there's a lot to be afraid of in our world today. Every day brings more bad news. What do you do? How do you respond to the fear? In this message, as we continue our study of Joshua we'll take a look at a fear-filled moment in Joshua's life. You'll learn God's answers to your fears. It's an exciting, encouraging message that will help you move forward with confidence and faith!

We all face fear. In this message, as we continue our study of Joshua, we'll look at a story where Joshua led the people of Israel past their fear and toward their promised reward. You'll learn a powerful principle about perspective and how to change your focus.

This message kicks off our new series on Joshua. There is so much to learn from his life and leadership! We start our study with an often-overlooked four verse story – that contains the key to Joshua's success as a leader and victory in battles. You will be challenged to change!

In this message, we'll look at an amazing story from the book of Acts where Paul spoke truth to power in the place of power. It's going to challenge you to consider what truth you speak and encourage you to boldly share your faith.

When you pick and choose what the Bible has to say, you lose key passages that can help you through difficult seasons of life. In this message, you will learn important pieces from God's Word that will give you the keys to persevere through difficulty and struggle. It will be an eye-opening look at often-ignored Scriptures.

When the Bible specifically addresses something, your decision is clear and easy. But what do you do when the decision you face is not specifically addressed? How do you decide and live in a way that honors God? In this message, we look at "How to Make Decisions in Life's Grey Areas".

If you have grown up in church, you may be familiar with the term "holiness." But how can you live a holy life in a world where standards are always shifting? In this message, you will discover that you must empty the trash from your life if you wish to be the "salt and light" of the world - just as Jesus has called you to be.

In this message, we look at a time when Jesus was criticized for sharing a meal with lost people. He wasn't afraid to spend time with even the worst sinners—and He provides an example for us to follow. You'll be reminded of the importance of putting lost people first, and you'll learn some practical ways of introducing them to Jesus.

It's easy to see the needs of others around you and be moved to do something about them. But trying to meet them based on your own strength, time, and resources can be overwhelming—or even impossible. In this message, we'll look at a time when Jesus used a little to make a huge difference. We'll discover how Jesus modeled what His followers should do in the face of overwhelming need. He can do a l...

In a culture that didn't value children, Jesus not only welcomed them—He said adults should be more like them. In this message, we look at what it means to have childlike faith.

In this message, we look at a story Jesus told that demonstrates His heart for people who are lost and hurting. In this story, Jesus gives specific instructions to His followers to partner with Him in filling every seat at the table. There's room for everyone!

Eating together is just as important as the eating. We gather around kitchen tables to share meals—but more importantly—to talk, laugh, learn, and even make decisions. In this message, we study a time when Jesus gathered His disciples for one last meal before His crucifixion. We get a clear picture of who Jesus is and how we should relate to Him.

Do you feel surrounded and overwhelmed? In this message we look at a passage of Scripture that illustrates God's attentive care for you in the middle of your most desperate circumstances.

This weekend Pastor Rod and Cindy celebrate 20 years as the senior pastors of First NLR. In these 20 years they have learned a lot - from victories, mistakes, and from you. In this message Pastor Rod will share the biggest lessons he's learned in the last 20 years and how you can apply them to your life.

Do things just keep getting worse? The Bible tells us that trouble is part of living in this world. In this message, we look at a story in the Bible of a man who suffered a series of devastating losses—and stayed full of faith through it all. In his comeback story, you'll discover principles for making it through difficulty to find blessing and victory on the other side.

Are you discouraged? Depression and anxiety can seem to come out of nowhere. And, even committed followers of Jesus experience times of discouragement and fear. In this message, we'll break down the story of an Old Testament prophet who faced intense depression on the heels of an incredible victory. If you have been struggling to find hope, you are not alone! God knows where you are, and He'll hel...