Neighborhood Church Podcast

Following Jesus is about much more than believing or even doing the right things. It's about participating in an entirely new way of life—the Kingdom of God. Continue the conversation at ncvisalia.com/discuss .

Ancient and modern cultures are very different, but they share one thing in common: we love to worship idols. What do our modern idols look like? How do we lay down our idols and embrace God? Check out the latest message from Brian Ross in our new teaching series "This Verse Changed My Life". Continue the conversation at ncvisalia.com/discuss .

In this week's Cautionary Tale, we look to Herod to see how unchecked greed and an unquenchable thirst for power can lead us to a very dark place. Check out the latest teaching from "Cautionary Tales: Good Lessons From Bad Guys"! [ Continue the conversation at ncvisalia.com/discuss ]

In this cautionary tale, Judas demonstrates the danger of using Jesus as a means to an end. Check out the latest teaching from "Cautionary Tales: Good Lessons From Bad Guys". [ Continue the conversation at ncvisalia.com/discuss ]

The Old Testament story of Saul reminds us that power reveals our character. Check out the latest teaching from Cautionary Tales: Good Lessons From Bad Guys. Continue the conversation at ncvisalia.com/discuss

Following Jesus doesn't guarantee an easy life, but our faith gives us strength to face any adversity that comes our way. Check out the final teaching from Best Chapter Ever, a series about Romans 8! Continue the conversation at ncvisalia.com/discuss

Religion gives God a notorious reputation but Jesus shows us that God is a generous father who loves his children. Check out the latest teaching from "Best Chapter Ever", a series about Romans 8. Continue the conversation at ncvisalia.com/discuss

This world offers us many paths, but when we follow Jesus, we are invited to embrace God’s Spirit and step into a whole new lifestyle of love. // Continue the conversation at ncvisalia.com/discuss //

Why is Romans 8 the Best Chapter Ever? Join us for our latest teaching series to find out! Guilt is a universal emotion. Everyone has messed up in life at some point, which leads to feelings of shame. Religion often adds fuel to the fire, but as we'll see this week, Jesus is the end of condemnation and the beginning of freedom. [ Continue the conversation at ncvisalia.com/discuss ]

When it comes to control, we struggle the most with the ones we love. The pursuit of control in a relationship is the most significant obstacle to healthy intimacy. Continue the conversation at ncvisalia.com/discuss

Where do we find hope in the middle of difficult situations? Situations where we have no control whatsoever? As hard as those seasons might be, what if that's exactly where God wants to meet us? Check out Stephanie's teaching from our latest series "Control Freak".

Are you a control freak? The desire for control, power, and autonomy is tempting, but it can wreck our relationships and make us miserable. You can also continue the conversation with our discussion guide at ncvisalia.com/discuss 🙌

Easter is the anchor of the Christian faith, and yet, the legitimacy of Jesus’ resurrection has been debated throughout history. Did it really happen? And if so, what does that mean for our world? Continue the conversation at ncvisalia.com/discuss

Following Jesus isn’t always easy. He leads us into a lifestyle of love that is willing to suffer on behalf of others. This means we continually step out of our comfort zone as we take up our cross and follow him. Check out Forrest’s latest teaching from our series “Jesus Talks”. // Continue the conversation at ncvisalia.com/discuss //

"Your relationship with God is measured against your relationships with others." Jesus’ most radical idea was to love our enemies. We are invited to resist the hatred and cycles of violence that permeate our culture by living lifestyles of love. Check out today’s teaching from our series “Jesus Talks”. Continue the conversation with our discussion guide here: https://bit.ly/3N910yz

One of the most controversial claims Jesus ever made was, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life.” In a world filled with competing ideologies, how can Jesus possibly make this statement? Last Sunday, Forrest explored one of Jesus' most famous sayings about himself—a claim surrounded by controversy. Continue the conversation by downloading the discussion guide here: https://bit.ly/3t8Fwdk

The Upside Down Kingdom (Tara Beth Leach) When we discover Jesus’ vision for the world and our lives we see the idea of self-help success, “bootstrap” theology, personal success is just not there. Rather, we are invited into a place of Desperation. Continue the conversation by downloading the discussion guide here: https://bit.ly/3HQsKnC

You On Purpose: Do “No matter where you are or the date on the calendar, you can step into tomorrow today.”  This week, Forrest taught us that application is everything.  So, If you’re planning to…  * Do something with your life * Unlock your God-given identity and unleash your purpose * Make the world a better place in only the way you can …then what’s keeping you from getting star...