NMBC Sermon Podcast

In Matthew 22:15-22 Jesus navigates a political trap to reveal that while we have responsibilities to earthly authorities, our ultimate allegiance and our hearts belong to God alone. This message challenges us to move beyond religious flattery and outward appearances to render our true selves back to the One whose image we bear.

In our Matthew 21:23-46 Jesus confronts the religious leaders with hard questions and revealing parables that expose the danger of resisting God’s authority. We explore how the “Clash of Kingdoms” between self-rule and surrender to Christ calls us to repentance, faith, and building our lives on Jesus as the true cornerstone.

Kingdoms clash as Jesus clears the temple and curses the fig tree, exposing the sharp contrast between empty religiosity and genuine spiritual fruit. In this message we see how Jesus dismantles our human barriers to restore true mission and worship, calling us into a life of faith rooted in His transforming grace.

Ryan Kennedy and his family are Missions Partners who serve in Papua, Indonesia. This morning he spoke on the importance of leaving a legacy.

As Jesus enters Jerusalem in Matthew 21, He publicly reveals Himself as the promised King—but not the kind of king the crowds expected. This message explores how Jesus came not merely to fix earthly circumstances, but to rescue sinners and establish His kingdom through humility, sacrifice, and grace.

In 1 Corinthians 16, Paul shows that a healthy, enduring church must practice generous giving, support and honor its leaders, and do everything in love. This message unpacks the “why, who, how, and what” of biblical generosity and explores how churches can cultivate a culture that refreshes both their leaders and their community.

In 1 Corinthians 15:50–58 we see how Christ’s resurrection guarantees believers imperishable bodies, victory over death, and a glorious eternal future with God. This sure hope empowers us to face grief honestly and to live steadfast, sacrificial lives that are never in vain in the Lord.

In this sermon on 1 Corinthians 15:35–49, we explore how the resurrection of Jesus guarantees believers a real, physical, glorified body designed for eternity in God’s presence. He shows how this hope sustains us through suffering, reframes our view of death, and anchors our lives in the imperishable promises of the gospel.

In 1 Corinthians 12, Paul shows how the Holy Spirit gives a wide variety of gifts to every believer, not for status but for the common good and the building up of the church. This sermon unpacks the unity and diversity of the body of Christ, calling each of us to discover and faithfully use our God-given gifts in love.

This message from 1 Corinthians 15:12-34 explores why the resurrection of Jesus is the singular hope that gives meaning to life, answers our deepest questions, and secures our eternal future. We look at how, if Christ is truly risen, then every sacrifice, every moment of faith, and even our suffering have purpose in God’s redemptive plan.

In this message from 1 Corinthians 15:1–11, we explore how the church at Corinth drifted from what is “of first importance” and how easily we too can forget the centrality of the gospel in our lives. Through Paul’s teaching and his own transformation story, we’re reminded that the same grace that saves us is the grace that continues to change us from the inside out.

Paul addresses the Corinthian church's chaotic worship services, providing guidelines for orderly gatherings. He emphasizes that spiritual gifts—particularly tongues and prophecy—should be exercised in ways that build up the body of Christ, not draw attention to individuals. The sermon explores how proper order in worship reflects God's nature and makes the gospel clear to both believers and unbel...

Paul’s teaching in 1 Corinthians 14 shows that spiritual gifts—especially tongues and prophecy—must be used in love to clearly build up the church rather than create confusion. This sermon unpacks the biblical purpose of tongues and prophecy, warns against self-centered misuse, and calls believers to communicate the gospel in ways that welcome outsiders and glorify Christ.

In this message on 1 Corinthians 13, we explore how true biblical love is defined and perfectly embodied in Jesus Christ, contrasting it with the Corinthians’ (and our culture’s) self-centered distortions of love. We consider why love is greater than spiritual gifts, success, or sacrifice, and how abiding in Christ’s permanent love transforms our worship, service, and everyday relationships.

This sermon explores 1 Corinthians 11:17-34, where Paul confronts the Corinthian church for allowing self-centeredness and social division to desecrate the Lord’s Supper. It invites believers to rediscover communion as a sacred time to remember Christ’s atoning sacrifice, celebrate their unity as the family of God, and look forward with joy to His return. Finally, the message highlights the necess...

Our study of 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 explores the biblical concept of headship and the importance of honoring God’s design for gender identity within the church. It challenges believers to lay down personal preferences and cultural agendas to ensure that worship remains focused on the glory of Christ and the unity of the body.

In this study of 1 Corinthians 10:23–11:1, we examine the tension between Christian liberty and the responsibility to love our neighbors. When navigating morally neutral issues like consuming meat sacrificed to idols we a called to pursue the good of others and the glory of God.

This message on 1 Corinthians 10:1-22 examines the cautionary history of Israel to warn against spiritual overconfidence and the subtle, consuming nature of idolatry in our lives. It provides practical guidance to flee, forgo, and fight against "counterfeit gods" by resting in God’s faithfulness and the transformative power of the gospel.

In 1 Corinthians 9:19-27 we explore how to move beyond a culture of entitlement toward a "cross-shaped" life rooted in servant leadership. In this message Pastor Jared delves into the essential requirements of a true disciple—cultivating a servant’s heart, a missional mindset, and an eternal focus—to effectively share the gospel and witness the transformation of lives and communities. **Audio Note...

In 1 Corinthians 9:1-18 the Apostle Paul addresses the destructive spirit of entitlement within the Corinthian church. We explore how entitlement leads to self-centeredness and disrupts community, and examine the transformative power of the gospel that invites us to lay down our rights and embrace humility, grace, and self-giving love. Discover how the freedom in Christ compels us to serve others,...

1 Corinthians 8:1-13 addresses the tension between Christian knowledge and Christian love within the church at Corinth. The Apostle Paul confronts believers who were using their theological knowledge and understanding of Christian liberty as a weapon rather than a tool for building others up. The central issue revolves around eating meat sacrificed to idols—a morally neutral practice that was caus...