NMC Audio Podcast

Jesus, in the Gospel accounts, asks His disciples to come and follow Him. But what does that mean? And does followership look different today than it did when Jesus walked the earth? Are we missing something crucial in the pursuit of following Jesus? Sometimes when something seems off or missing, the answer is rather simple or obvious. What would happen if we took a different approach to following...

It is so easy for us to lean back into our flesh and forget the power of what Christ has done for us. Paul is addressing the church at Colossae to challenge them to remember who they are because of Christ so that they can live the life Jesus invites us to. Paul will have us look back at who we once were and then help us change our clothes into who we have been called to be.

Have you ever been troubled when thinking about what happens after death? Have you ever been lost in thought in regard to the meaning of life? Why am I here? What is next? These are common questions in the human experience called life. The Apostle Paul, and the way in which he lived his life, offers a beautiful perspective on what life and death are all about. To live is Christ; to die is gain!

Jesus offers a very important invitation in the Gospel according to Matthew. He says, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Are you weary? Are you burdened? Are you just flat out tired? What is holding you back from receiving what Christ is so freely offering? Come to Jesus.

In the closing moments with His disciples, Jesus sits with them at a special location. This location probably stirred up many memories of the moments Jesus showed up and made incredible impact on their lives. As He spoke, He gave them their mission, their life’s purpose – to make disciples. How do we continue the mission of making fully committed disciples?

Born. Filled. EMPOWERED. “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you…” In describing your relationship with God, would one of your descriptors be power? When God’s people are filled with the Holy Spirit, they are plugged into an omnipotent power. What would it look like to be unleashed with the power of God? He is available!

It is God’s idea. He’s the one that put it all together. He created the blueprint. He gave everything necessary for it to be a healthy, beautiful, functioning family. He birthed the local church. When spiritual gifts are understood, appropriately used, and fully invested the local church, it is a beautiful, healthy, fully-functioning body. When spiritual gifts are not used biblically, the local ch...

The Holy Spirit is a person. The Holy Spirit can be grieved. The Apostle Paul writes to the church in Ephesus, warning them to not grieve the Holy Spirit. Grief can best be described as a deep sorrow experienced from the loss or betrayal of something or someone. What does it mean to grieve the Holy Spirit, and how can we make sure not to do it?

Most people enter marriage and family life anticipating creating a romance novel. Unfortunately, it often turns into war stories. While coaching, conferences, and seminars can play a valuable role in moving towards building a healthy family, being filled with the Holy Spirit is foundational. Some things are worth fighting for. Healthy families and marriages are at the top of the list.

There is a great conflict all around us and even in us. There is a battle being waged for the heart, mind and soul of every person. Will I live to gratify the desires of the flesh or of the Spirit? The call is to bear good fruit, but how does one bear good fruit? As always, the Holy Spirit guides to the Truth and to the Answer.

Be filled with the Spirit! That’s a call heard throughout the Bible. There’s something inside a believer that wants more. There’s a desire to go deeper. How can I be filled and live filled with the Holy Spirit?

Come Holy Spirit, come. In Jesus’ ministry, He has a conversation with a man named Nicodemus, a renowned religious leader in the Jewish community. Jesus tells Nicodemus, “No one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.” More specifically speaking, Jesus clarifies that one must be born of the Spirit. Like Nicodemus, we must ask the question, “What does this mean?”

The normal, Christian life is living, walking, and filled with the Holy Spirit. Yet, the Holy Spirit is rarely talked about. He is usually ignored, or at best, an afterthought. Jesus, in His desire to make sure the disciples were fully equipped for the challenges they would face, extensively taught them about the Holy Spirit. It’s impossible to live an overcoming life without the work and presence...

Lots of people can tell their version of stories, but the best one to share is the first eyewitness. The first eyewitness to the resurrection was an unlikely person. She was a woman with a checkered past. God, in His meticulous providence, didn’t choose one of the 12 disciples. It was a woman who turned a page and allowed God to write a new chapter. God is still choosing people today and writing n...

Michel Khalil shares updates and prayer needs of our partners in the Middle East.

Elijah is an OT Great who reveals to us so much about the very nature of God. God appointed Elijah to the office of prophet, to be his mouthpiece for Israel in a very difficult time in history. The northern kingdom of Israel had turned their backs on God, breaking the covenant relationship by worshiping false gods. So God tasked Elijah with confronting King Ahab, Jezebel, and the prophets of Asher...

Marriage and family specialist Dan Seaborn focuses in on the core of healthy relationships: being certain of how much God loves you and certain of how much you love Him!

David is an OT Great with a story that has many highs and many lows. He is often remembered as a man after God’s own heart, but he also has a checkered past that includes adultery and murder. He has euphoric experiences, like victoriously bringing the Ark of the Covenant into Jerusalem. However, he also has deep moments of despair, like running for his life from his son. David’s life teaches a val...

Pastor Ron Williams from Pathway Community Church, teaches from the life of Daniel. Daniel teaches us how to live a full life in a godless culture. To live knowing God is in control and has a plan. To refuse to conform to the image of the world. To live out of your identity in Christ.

“God told me!” Have you ever heard someone say that? How can we know if it was truly God talking and not a fleshly impulse? Is it possible to be deceived? How does God communicate? How can I live so that God speaks to me? Samuel gives us a great example of learning to listen to the still, small voice of God. He was young, but the voice of God was crystal clear.

Every word of the Bible is written with rich intent. Garrett Howell brings Mark 11:12-25 to life by looking at the key phrases and seemingly disconnected moments to clearly see God's loud call to us to fully live, fully engage, and be fully committed to prayer. Prepare your heart to bring an offering of praise.

It’s so important for us to know who God uses and how God works. Often, our lack of understanding restricts the flow of what He wants to do. Grasping it unlocks His power flowing through imperfect, flawed vessels to accomplish unbelievable challenges. Running with OT Greats gives us snapshots of how to be used by God and fulfill His call in our lives.

You can’t give what you don’t have. You can't live until you die. You can’t kill a man who’s already dead. David Gallimore kicks off our Ignite series with three powerful reminders and the core question, “Will you really lay down your life for me?”

“It’s not over ‘til it’s over!” “It’s not over ‘til the fat lady sings!” Those common phrases are often used to let people know that the story or game isn’t over. It’s not finished. Discouragement and despair often cause us to think, "My story is finished!” Rahab discovered what we can discover—the story isn’t finished.

Every person faces tough times. It’s easy to become discouraged. Quitting sometimes seems like the best option. But Joshua presents a better path. Amidst challenges and seemingly impossible tasks, he exhibits strength and courage. Even following the legend of Moses, he confidently and courageously embraces the future. What Joshua had is available to every one of us.