NHCC Sermons & Teaching

Many of us have heard the story of the Prodigal Son. Who doesn't like a great comeback story? But it is easy to get lost in the details of his downtrodden state and miss the end of the story. Certainly there was repentance and certainly there was forgiveness ... but there was also a celebration! God celebrates with Heaven when a lost sinner comes home.

We live in a culture that increasing strives to make life easier. So many conveniences are within arm's reach so we don't have to stretch ourselves much. Smart phones control our electronics, our security, our lights, etc. In many ways, the church has echoed this call for ease. We worry about making things too difficult for a person who wants to become involved, grow spiritual, or even b...

As we transition our series to Luke 12, Frank focuses on parable of Jesus that begs the question, "are bigger barns the answer?" Is obtaining more really the solution to the problems of life? Of course, the solution that Jesus offers is based more on being rich toward God than just trying to amass wealth for yourself. He often reminded us of the value of generosity over the accumulation...

As Frank continues the current sermon series, he stays in Luke 11 this week, hovering over a story involving the criticism of some of the religious leaders toward Jesus's approach to ceremonial practices. As was His "custom" he saves his harshest rebukes for those who were hypocritical in their approach to faith and religion. It reminds us to be careful about making traditions and c...

Jesus taught His disciples many truths about the kingdom of God, about loving God and loving others, etc. However, on some occasions, the disciples asked for clear teaching themselves. Such is the case in the beginning of Luke chapter 11. Their simple request was to be taught how to pray. It seems that the request was less about finding a formula for gaining God's favor and more about the pro...

In the continuing verses of Luke 10, Jesus highlights to things that a follower of His would seek to give the greatest honor to ... that is, complete commitment to God and a genuine compassion for others. We invite you to come this Sunday and find out more about this passage and to be encouraged through the truth and power of God's Word and through our combined efforts as a church body to bri...

Dave Smith takes on the beginning verses of Luke chapter 10 on the Fifth Sunday Missions Emphasis. Partial recording only with our apologies. The recording software had storage space issues during the sermon.

We often use abilities, achievements and acumen as the definitive guideline of measuring greatness. However, looking at the Word of God as a whole and the teachings of Jesus specifically, we see that God's measurement involves a different standard altogether. Greatness in the eyes of God is measured in things like humility, child-like innocence, obedience and selflessness. For the Christian,...

On Father's Day 2019 we return to the book of Luke and touch on a Scripture that every father should ascribe to share and teach to his children ... who Jesus truly is and how important it is to know and share with others.

This week, our series of messages from the book of Luke moved to the eighth chapter. Specifically we will narrow our focus to verses 22-25.Being in a small boat in the middle of a storm can be a harrowing event. It can cause different levels of worry, panic, fear and terror. Of course, figurative storms of life can cause similar responses as well. Sometimes, we can genuinely wonder if we will be a...

In this message, Frank continues the series traveling through the book of Luke. This week, the scene shifts as the narrative moves into the seventh chapter of Luke. In this passage, the text reveals that often the level of our appreciation, love and worship can be greatly affected by the level of the love and forgiveness we have received from our Heavenly Father. Of course, we all have the ability...

This week, Frank continues our series traveling through the book of Luke. This week, we stay in Luke 6 with part of Luke's abbreviated version of the Sermon on the Mount. In this message, we will be reminded of the importance we should place on getting our own spiritual "ducks in a row," so to speak, before we choose to help others through their spiritual struggles. We need clear vi...

Ben Homan - Class LeaderLesson 11 in the series on the Blood Covenant titled: "EXECUTING THE COVENANT"

This week, Frank continues our series traveling through the book of Luke. This week, we open up the narrative in Luke 6 with a story of Jesus' controversial healing (at least in His time) of a man with a withered hand. In this story, Jesus not only sets an example but emphasizes the truth that compassion and grace are always the hallmarks of Godliness. We must always choose to be kind, even i...

Ben Homan - Class LeaderLesson 10 in the series on the Blood Covenant titled: "EXECUTING THE COVENANT"

This week, Frank continues our new series traveling through the book of Luke. This week, we open up the narrative in Luke 5 with the calling of Levi. It is a simple reminder that Jesus sees people's potential even when others don't. In addition, He imagines greater things for us than often we visualize for ourselves. It truly comes down to us accepting His call and trusting that He will...

Ben Homan - Class LeaderLesson 9 in the series on the Blood Covenant titled: "WHY MEET TOGETHER"

This week, Frank continues our new series traveling through the book of Luke. This week, we open up the narrative in Luke 4 and find Jesus in the synagogue. As he proclaims His mission and the fulfillment of prophecy through this mission, He challenges each of us to take on that mission as His Church. We have Good News to share with others, do we give proper importance to our mission to proclaim H...

Ben Homan - Class LeaderLesson 8 in the series on the Blood Covenant titled: "REMOVE THE BLOOD"

This week, Frank continued our new series traveling through the book of Luke. After the brief visit to the end of Luke last week, we headed back toward the beginning of the book. Because the Gospel of Luke is a narrative of Jesus life and ministry, we open up chapter three of this book to the introduction of Jesus by John the Baptist to those he was preaching to in that narrative.

This week, for Resurrection Sunday, Frank begins this new series traveling through the book of Luke. In this story, 2 men traveling on a road have a heart-to-heart encounter with Jesus without initially recognizing who He was. Join us this Sunday as we break down this text and find applications for our own lives in regard to those heart-to-heart encounters we have the the Risen Savior!

Ben Homan - Class LeaderLesson 7 in the series on the Blood Covenant titled: "REMOVE THE BLOOD"

Our final week in the series, several members of the church share their reflections on the teachings of the book of Galatians.

Ben Homan - Class LeaderLesson 6 in the series on the Blood Covenant titled: "THE LORD'S SUPPER"

It is a natural for us to be proud about our family, accomplishments, etc. The problem is when we allow pride to lead us to become boastful. The Apostle Paul reminds us that at the end of the day, our boasting should be limited to the cross of Jesus Christ. But why "boast" in the cross? This week's message from Galatians 6:11-18 will help us in our understanding of Paul's words...