NHCC Sermons & Teaching

Week 9 of the series on discipleship. Over the next three months, we are looking intently at the book of Matthew; specifically we will be focused on the teachings of Jesus directly related to discipleship. As Jesus prepares for the coming crucifixion, He takes time to teach His disciples lessons of service and sacrifice through two important events in the same location. As He washes their feet, He...

Week 8 of the series on discipleship. Over the next three months, we are looking intently at the book of Matthew; specifically we will be focused on the teachings of Jesus directly related to discipleship. Jesus shares a parable teaching the importance of faithfulness in our discipleship. The familiar "Parable of the Talents" contrasts the differences between using those opportunities th...

Week 7 of the series on discipleship. Over the next three months, we are looking intently at the book of Matthew; specifically we will be focused on the teachings of Jesus directly related to discipleship. Jesus highlights the greatest of the commandments and reminds us that to truly love others around us we must first learn to love our God wholly. Listen to this message as Frank opens up Matthew...

Week 6 of the series on discipleship. Over the next three months, we are looking intently at the book of Matthew; specifically we will be focused on the teachings of Jesus directly related to discipleship. In this Sunday's message, Jesus confronts a difficult subject matter ... confrontation. Specifically how to handle a difficult relationship obstacle in which someone has sinned against you....

Week 5 of the series on discipleship. Over the next three months, we are looking intently at the book of Matthew; specifically we will be focused on the teachings of Jesus directly related to discipleship. On this Sunday, we looked Jesus' question for the disciples, "Who do you say I am?" Their response and Jesus' revelation to them based upon this response is telling and chall...

Week 4 of the series on discipleship. Over the next three months, we are looking intently at the book of Matthew; specifically we will be focused on the teachings of Jesus directly related to discipleship. On this Sunday, Frank shared from a familiar story made more familiar by a children's song for many years. This story of a wise man and foolish man and their building plans really focus on...

Week 3 of the series takes us to the model prayer offered by Jesus in the sermon on the mount. Our focus is the purpose of the prayer in teaching about our relationship to God as well as to others through forgiveness.

Week 2 of the series leads us through the story of the calling of Jesus' first disciples. But this was not simply a Rabbi calling his students to study. It was a master calling them to a whole different purpose and plan for their lives!

As an introduction to the sermon series Frank introduces us to the writer of Matthew. He was a disciple himself and when Jesus called for him to come and follow, he called him out of a misspent life into a life of eternal purpose and divine mission.

As the church of Acts begins another new chapter, it is clear that it was not a place for casual faith. Most evident is the impact that was seen in the lives of believers when they spent time fasting and praying for God's direction. In this message from Acts 17, we see the results of that commitment as the Apostle Paul, provoked in his spirit, confronts the problem of idolatry.

As the church of Acts begins another new chapter, it is clear that it was not a place for casual faith. Most evident is the impact that was seen in the lives of believers when they spent time fasting and praying for God's direction. In this message from Acts 13, we see the results of that commitment and the calling of Saul and Barnabas to spread the Good News of Jesus to places all over the k...

Many of us don’t like to be honest about our weaknesses … our shortcomings. We may even try to disguise our weaknesses but that can be a dangerous, spiritually debilitating problem for us. Especially for men this is important because historically the people of God—the church today—suffer when there is a shortage of godly men willing to step up and lead spiritually in their families and in the chur...

As the church of Acts begins another new chapter, it is clear that it was not a place for casual faith. Most evident is the impact that was seen in the lives of believers when faced with surprising adversity. But the real surprise came from God when they faced that adversity with sincere, committed prayer!

As the church of Acts begins another new chapter, it is clear that it was not a place for casual faith. Most evident is the impact that was seen in the lives of believers in places like Antioch who lived such lives as to be a blessing to each other and to the community around them. It was where the term Christian was first used.

As the church of Acts begins another new chapter, it is clear that it was not a place for the for casual faith. Most evident is the impact that was seen in the lives of Christians like Peter, who learned about God's work in preparing others to receive the Gospel message--even ones we might have not assumed were good "soil" for planting a seed of faith.

As the church of Acts begins another new chapter, it is clear that it was not a place for the for casual faith. Most evident is the Impact that was seen in the lives of Christians like Tabitha, known more for the things she did our of kindness and generosity than things that she might have said or "achieved" in the church community.

As the church of Acts begins another new chapter, it is clear that it was not a place for the for casual faith. Most evident is the Forgiveness that was offered to any who desired, even ones who had persecuted the church like Saul/Paul

As the church of Acts begins another new chapter, it is clear that it was not a place for the for casual faith. Most evident is the Good News that they were always ready to share ... wherever they went and with whoever the Spirit led them to speak to on their way.

As the church of Acts begins another new chapter, it is clear that it was not a place for the for casual faith. Most evident is the character of the church especially seen in the lives of leaders like Stephen!

As the church of Acts begins another new chapter, it is clear that it was not a place for the faint of heart. Most evident is the loyalty of the church because of God's leadership and desire for obedience in their lives.

As the church of Acts begins another new chapter, it is clear that it was not a place for the faint of heart. Most evident is the authenticity of the church because of God's leadership and desire for integrity in their lives.

As the church of Acts begins another new chapter, it is clear that it was not a place for the faint of heart. Most evident is the boldness of the church to preach and teach in the Name of Jesus, despite the consequences and because of their willingness to do whatever it would take to advance the message of the Gospel.

As the newly birthed church of Acts 2 begins their new chapter, it is clear what not only created the opportunity for growth and strength was the remarkable devotion they had to the basics of their faith in Christ and to each other!

The church finds it beginnings on the day of Pentecost as outlined in Acts chapter 2.Evident in the beginnings of the church was the role of the Holy Spirit just as He continues to be a driving force in the growth of the church today.

On this 2018 Mother's Day, Andy takes a moment to honor our moms in attendance and highlights the truth of change. It will happen, some people love it, others despise it but one thing remains constant ... God's faithfulness in spite of and throughout changes that occur.