First Assembly NLR Audio Podcast

Since becoming pastor, Pastor Rod has taught from the same passage in Acts chapter two at the start of each year. From this passage, we can identify twelve signs of a healthy, growing church. Whether you are new to our church family or have been a faithful member for years, this message is an important reminder that we all play a role in keeping our church healthy. This is the perfect message to s...

Are you ready to step into lasting freedom? In this message, we'll explore how to break free from the chains of addiction, shame, and struggle. Discover hope, healing, and the promise of transformation in Christ. This is your chance to embrace a new way of living and make 2025 your Year of Freedom.

Christmas service features beautiful music, a meaningful moment of communion and the life changing message of Christmas. We would love for you to share this message with your family. You are going to love the start of service. It features all your favorite Christmas songs in eleven minutes!   

This message we will finish the 23rd Psalm by looking at the final verse. It's an incredibly encouraging message that will remind you of God's goodness and mercy and our forever home! It's one you won't want to miss.

Sometimes, the problems and difficulties of life are overwhelming. Everything seems to go wrong, and you can't find a solution. When that happens, what do you do? In this message, you will learn verse 5 of the 23rd Psalm. In life's most challenging moments, your Good Shepherd watches over you, prepares a way, and cares for you. This verse is a beautiful picture of God's love!

When you are surrounded by difficulty and trouble, you find yourself in a valley. No one gets a free pass from hard times in life! When you know that valleys will come, how do you prepare? In this message, we learn verse 4 of the 23rd Psalm. When you find yourself in a valley, your Good Shepherd is there to lead you through. It's an encouraging message you need to hear!

In this message, as we continue the 23rd Psalm, you'll learn how to discover and follow God's plan for your life. We will also celebrate God's plan for restoration and redemption. You will be encouraged and grateful.

In this message, as we continue to memorize Psalm 23, we focus on a verse that is encouraging if you are busy, stressed, anxious, and worried.  If you find yourself facing pressure and searching for peace, this message is for you!

This message focuses on the powerful first line of Psalm 23: "The Lord is my Shepherd." As you watch and learn insights into the life of a shepherd, you'll see how this verse shows God's love, presence, and commitment to us. It's a reminder that we're never alone or without help—God is with us every step of the way.

At FirstNLR, the idea that Every Soul Matters to God is our guiding principle. We believe every person. -no matter their skin color, background, race, economic status, or geographical location - matters to God. In this message, we will look at 6 different levels of that belief. It will be challenging and inspiring - you don't want to miss it!

In this message, you will get the chance to hear incredible stories of miracles from around the world! Your faithful and regular missions giving has made it possible for hundreds of missionaries and projects to tell people about Jesus. Watch this video to hear how you have helped us capitalize on these windows of opportunity!

A window of opportunity is a limited period of time when your actions, decisions and circumstances all work together for the best possible impact. Taking advantage of a window of opportunity often involves sacrifice. Action must be taken quickly or the window will close. In this message, we begin a new series and discuss how you can capitalize on windows of opportunity for God's Kingdom. Taking ad...

In this message, we finish by talking about kindness. For followers of Jesus, kindness should be the normal way to talk. Pastor Rod will share 7 ways to help your words be kind!

In this message, as we learn to THINK, we discover the power of inspiring words. Your words have the potential to inspire an individual, a group, or even an entire generation to achieve big things for God's Kingdom. It's up to you, will your words inspire and encourage or will they tear down and destroy?

If you list the qualities of your favorite person to spend time with, chances are. the word"helpful" will be included. We all love spending time with helpful people. But being helpful is not just about your actions, it's also based on your words!  In this message, we continue learning how to THINK before we speak. As we get to letter H, you will be challenged. Are your words helpful or harmful?

The Bible has a lot to say about the power of telling the truth and the dangers of lying. In this message, we will look at some passages that make the difference clear. As we continue to learn how followers of Jesus should speak and post, you will learn the value of truth in your words.

Proverbs 18:21 says, "Death and life are in the power of the tongue…" Your words have power – to hurt and to heal. In this message, we start a new series that will challenge you to speak and post differently, and to THINK before you speak!     What do your words reveal about you?

In this message, we finish looking at the life of Joseph. The story of Joseph's rise to the top is encouraging and inspiring - God can bring success from a terrible situation. As we come to the end of his story, you will discover Joseph's true path to success came from his commitment to being faithful in every moment. You will be challenged by Joseph's example!

In this message we will consider a question that all believers wrestle with - "Why do bad things happen to good people?" It's a question people try to cover up with cliches because they don't have a genuine answer. It may be one you are currently facing! As we continue learning from the life of Joseph, we will stop and consider the terrible situations he faced throughout his life. From his respons...

When someone hurts you, the world tells you to get revenge. Some call it getting even or making things right. But what does the Bible tell you to do? As we continue to learn from the life of Joseph, we pick up the story where Joseph had the opportunity to pay his family back for the years of misery they caused. His example will challenge how you respond when others hurt you!

Jesus makes it clear, in this world we will have trouble! (Jn. 16:33) Because we have this promise, it shouldn't be a surprise when stuff goes wrong. As a follower of Jesus, how should you respond when a crisis comes? In this message, we pick up the story of Joseph when his family is in a complete moment of crisis - everything is going wrong. By looking at their response to difficulty, you will le...

In this message, we want you to consider the question, "Who is the least likely person to accept Jesus?" Is there a person in your family, at your work, or in your life that even Jesus can't change? As you consider this question, you will learn the life pattern of people we often consider unreachable and God's plan to reach them anyway. The lesson comes from an epic moment in the life of Joseph.

No one likes to wait. Whether you are waiting at the doctor's office, for your food to be ready or for the latest movie to be released, having to wait is frustrating. But the worst kind of waiting is when you are left wondering when God will fulfill His promise and dream for your life. In this message, we will look at a moment in Joseph's life when he was left waiting for God to come through. If y...

Have you ever asked "Why Me?" You've been faithful and obedient, but things are still going wrong. In those moments, what do you do? How do you respond? In this message, looking at the life of Joseph, we'll consider this difficult theological question. You'll discover some encouraging principles and God's purpose through your pain. It's going to be a great weekend!

We live in a sin-sick world.  Since we are constantly surrounded by. sin,we have become used to it and - in some cases - even tolerated it. What is the answer? In this message, as we continue to study the life of Joseph, we will look at a crucial moment in his journey where he faced extreme temptation but remained faithful to God. Through Joseph's example, you will learn practical principles to he...