NHCC Sermons & Teaching

Nobody wakes up one day and decides to walk away from God. It's never that dramatic. It's a slow little drift. A little busy here, a little tired there — and before long, what used to be central to your life is completely gone. In Luke 21:34-36, Jesus issues one of his most urgent warnings. He's not talking to his enemies. He's talking to his followers. And what he tells them h...

Four men had a friend who couldn't get to Jesus on his own. So they carried him. When the crowd blocked the door, they climbed to the roof and cut a hole in it. Jesus saw their faith — and changed everything. In Luke 5:17-26, we encounter one of the most vivid scenes in all of the Gospels. A paralyzed man. Four determined friends. A packed house full of religious leaders. And a moment that fo...

She was doing everything right. The cooking, the serving, the hosting — all of it good, all of it important. And Jesus didn't rebuke her for any of it. But he did tell her she was missing something. In Luke 10:38-42, we meet Martha — a woman who is working hard, serving faithfully, and slowly coming undone. And when she finally speaks up, Jesus doesn't fix her to-do list. He redirects he...

Jesus said something that stopped people in their tracks — and it should stop us too. In Luke 13:22-30, someone asks Jesus a simple question: "Lord, will those who are saved be few?" Jesus doesn't answer the question. Instead, he turns it around and makes it personal. Don't wonder about everyone else, he says. Strive to enter through the narrow door — because many who think the...

Have you ever been certain you knew exactly where Jesus was in your life — only to realize you were looking in the wrong place? In this message from Luke 2:41-52, we look at the only story Scripture gives us from the childhood of Jesus. Mary and Joseph lose track of Jesus for three days — not because they were careless, but because he wasn't where they expected him to be. And when they finall...

What if God is already at work — and you're missing it because it doesn't look big enough? In this message from Luke 13:18-21, we look at one of Jesus' shortest parables — the mustard seed — and discover that God almost never begins with the big and the flashy. He begins with the small, the simple, and the seemingly insignificant. And when He is at work, He grows His purposes bigger...

This Easter Sunday, we wrap up our Path to Redemption series by walking through the entire final chapter of the Gospel of Luke — the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Last week, darkness fell over the land. Jesus was crucified, buried in a borrowed tomb, and the stone was sealed. It looked like the end of everything. But God does His greatest work when it looks like all hope is gone. Three truths from...

In Part 4 of the Path to Redemption series, we arrive at the cross. And what happens here doesn't just tell us about what Jesus endured — it tells us about every heart that was present. Because how people responded to Jesus in his darkest moment revealed exactly who they were and what they really believed. The crowd chose Barabbas over Jesus. A guilty murderer over an innocent savior. It wasn...

In Part 4 of the Path to Redemption series, we arrive at the cross. And what happens here doesn't just tell us about what Jesus endured — it tells us about every heart that was present. Because how people responded to Jesus in his darkest moment revealed exactly who they were and what they really believed. The crowd chose Barabbas over Jesus. A guilty murderer over an innocent savior. It wasn...

In Part 2 of the Path to Redemption series, we enter one of the darkest moments in human history — the mocking, beating, and humiliation of Jesus Christ. 700 years before it happened, Isaiah described it in detail. A man of sorrows. Despised and rejected. Pierced for our transgressions. Crushed for our iniquities. God was not caught off guard. This was always the plan. In Luke 22, we find Jesus in...

In Part 1 of the Path to Redemption series, we open in Luke 22 — and find one of the most painful moments in the Gospels. Not the cross. Not the arrest. But a man who loved Jesus deeply... denying he ever knew Him. Peter wasn't a coward. He was bold, fearless, and ready to die for Jesus — until he wasn't. And the warning signs were there. Jesus saw it coming. He even told Peter it would...

In the first message of our Miracle Maker series, we open Luke 5 and watch Jesus call His first disciples through a miraculous catch of fish. This moment reveals a powerful truth that still challenges us today: obedience comes before understanding. Peter obeys Jesus even when it doesn’t make sense, encounters the holiness of God, and is invited into a life-changing mission. This message calls us t...

In the first message of our Storyteller series through the Gospel of Luke, we explore the Parable of the Good Samaritan. Jesus uses this powerful story to redefine what it means to love God and love our neighbor, showing that true compassion overcomes every barrier. This message invites us to receive God’s mercy and reflect that mercy to others.

Christmas reveals a God whose ways are higher than ours—a big God who stepped into humble circumstances for ordinary people. In Luke 2, we see Jesus born in obscurity, announced to shepherds, and offered as good news of great joy for all. This Christmas message invites us to make room for Jesus, believe the gospel, and find the peace only He can give.

As we begin our new series, Good News of Great Joy , we look at the remarkable birth and calling of John the Baptist in Luke 1. Through the angel Gabriel’s announcement and Zechariah’s Spirit-filled prophecy, we see John’s mission clearly: to prepare people for the coming of Jesus. This message explores the three core themes of John’s ministry—repentance, God’s mercy, and walking in the light—and...

Have you ever felt like life left you walking down a long, dark road? In Luke 24, two disciples do just that — until a stranger changes everything. In the first message of our Full Tables series, we discover that even when we don’t recognize Him, Jesus is near . Whether you're in a season of doubt or just need fresh hope, this episode reminds us that the risen Christ walks beside us — speakin...

Love isn’t just a feeling—it’s action. In the final message of The Greatest of These series, we’re reminded that agape love is our highest calling. Before we can love others well, we must first be loved by God. This sermon challenges us to live with intention, love sacrificially, and reflect Christ in every relationship—starting at home.

This is part 1 of our new series, The Greatest of These, walking through 1 Corinthians 13. In this message, we explore how even the most powerful actions—speaking in tongues, giving to the poor, even sacrificing your life—amount to nothing if they aren’t done in love. God is not impressed by performance. He’s after our hearts. This message calls us to examine our motivations and realign everything...

This week, we explored the beauty and necessity of true Christian fellowship. It's more than just casual connection—it's the unity that God designed to help us grow, thrive, and glorify Him together. Through Psalm 133, we learned how to identify cheap substitutes for fellowship and how to pursue the real thing. Whether it’s prioritizing time with others, reducing screen time, or mentorin...

We’ve all been stuck in sin with no way out—until Jesus stepped in. In this message, we reflect on the full truth of the gospel: our need for grace, Christ’s finished work on the cross, and the freedom that follows when we put on Christ and walk in new life. This is your invitation to experience His grace and gather in community to glorify Him together.

Discipleship isn’t boring—it’s a high calling. In this powerful message, we explore how Paul describes following Christ:  A soldier, fully committed to the mission...  An athlete, disciplined and focused on the prize…  A farmer, working tirelessly for the harvest. You’re not just called to grow—you’re called to help others grow too.  Find three people to disciple. That’s what following Jesus looks...

Are we inviting people to church because we need help setting up chairs—or because we know eternity is on the line? This week’s message challenges us to examine our motives when it comes to church growth, outreach, and worship. In a culture obsessed with comfort and convenience, God calls us to come hungry —to long for righteousness, to thirst for truth, and to see others through the lens of etern...

In this message from the Done in Love series, we’re reminded that God sees every act of quiet generosity. Even when no one else notices, He does.  You’ll hear the story of a mother praying for her son at boot camp, and be challenged to offer your time, kindness, and prayers to those around you this week - because love looks like showing up. Scripture: Mark 12:41–44, Luke 21:1–4, 2 Corinthians 9:7...

Even in a world full of chaos—drought, war, loss—Habakkuk chose to rejoice.  In this sermon on Habakkuk 3:17–19, we’re reminded that even when everything is stripped away, God is still our strength, our salvation, and our source of joy.  Can you praise God when there’s no fruit on the vine? When the barn is empty? This powerful passage shows us how to trust God's promises when life is anythin...

You may not have celebrated in a long time—but today, you have a reason. In this message, we're reminded that God’s justice always leads to His grace. No matter the oppression, pain, or hardship you’ve endured, you can humble yourself before a just and sovereign God and trust that He will make all things right. Whether that healing comes in this life or the next—it will come. That’s reason to...