NMC Audio Podcast

It’s guaranteed—life will throw us some curve balls. Our road will not always be smooth and easy. There will reversals, setbacks, and disappointments. Amidst these, though, we can have a deep faith in God and a confidence that His perfect will can be accomplished. Learning from Joseph equips us with everything we need for our journey. No matter what happens to us, we need not live as victims but a...

Most businesses take inventory at the end of the year. They close the books and discover the level of profit for the year. God taught His people to mark the moment. After great victories, God wanted His people to take inventory, celebrate His faithfulness, and capture that moment as a permanent reminder of His faithfulness. What God taught His people in the Old Testament is a great reminder for Hi...

December 24, 2017 | Galatians 4:4, Luke 2, Matthew 24-25 Timing is everything! Whether it’s a word spoken or a deed done, doing it at the right time adds incredible value. Our God is always perfect in His timing. It was that way with the birth of Jesus, His first Advent, and it will be that way in His second Advent. Although most were not prepared for His first coming as the Messiah, it’s essentia...

Some things just have to be shared! We just can’t keep quiet about it! The excitement can’t be contained! That’s what happens when a life is changed. That’s what happens when someone meets Jesus. That’s the natural response and instinct to a transformational moment. Some things are worth sharing and the greatest thing to share is Jesus—Simply Jesus!

There are many pivotal moments in history, but they all pale in comparison to the great moment—the birth of Jesus. That moment brought light out of darkness, hope out of despair, and life out of death. Nothing has impacted the entire human race more than the entrance that Jesus made into our world. One moment, one divine moment, transformed reality for every individual. That’s why understanding wh...

As we head into “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” we could easily replace the word wonderful with words like busy, cluttered, full, or overwhelming. Christmas is meant to serve as a rhythmic reminder of the amazing moment when Jesus, God in flesh, entered the scene. Are we creating the space in our lives to welcome Jesus into this holiday, and more importantly, to let Him be the central focus...

As Jesus continued on toward Jerusalem, He reached the border between Galilee and Samaria. As He entered a village there, ten men with leprosy stood at a distance, crying out, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” He looked at them and said, “Go show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went, they were cleansed of their leprosy. One of them, when he saw that he was healed, came back to Jesus, shou...

It’s loaded with promises. It’s one of the easiest books of the Bible to read. It’s a great pick-me-up when hard times come our way. It’s the book of Philippians. It’s a simple challenge written by a hard-charging warrior living under difficult circumstances. Its message is clear. Amidst nonsense, God makes sense. Through times of pain, we can be filled with praise. God’s Spirit not only gives us...

It’s an incredible teaching moment. It’s coaching at its best! The wise mentor Paul gives skillful instruction to the young disciple Timothy on living with outrageous generosity. In a society that focuses on accumulation, we are challenged to move towards distribution. Instead of life being all about me, it becomes about sharing with the we. Outrageous generosity is far more than a concept; it is...

It’s brutal! It’s direct! It’s honest! It’s painful! That’s what happens when someone shares the last one percent in an honest conversation. That’s precisely what Malachi does when he shares God’s frustration and disappointment with His people. Instead of a having a vibrant faith, they found themselves doing most of the right things with a wrong heart. May we never be found living less than God’s...

Most every child has heard the phrase, "Just wait until your dad gets home!” There’s a heaviness in the air. There’s a sense of impending judgment. What’s about to happen will be painful. That’s the word Zephaniah gives to the people of Judah. God reaches a point where He’s ready to step in. Justice is about to happen. Now is the time to make the changes necessary to avoid God’s wrath

There’s something comforting when we find someone asking the same questions we ask. We can easily identify with someone who struggles with the same issues we struggle with. Habakkuk becomes that person for us. It is easy for us to identify with Habakkuk's life struggles and God’s apparent unfairness. Habakkuk does far more than struggle as he takes us to the place where we can better understand ho...

“The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him, but with an overwhelming flood he will make an end of Nineveh; he will pursue his foes into the realm of darkness.” – Nahum 1:7-8

Nobody gets excited about the fake and artificial. We feel ripped off when we discover that what we’ve purchased is a cheap imitation of the real thing. That’s exactly how God feels with fake, superficial religion. It sickens Him. He won’t tolerate it. Going through the motions of following God without living it out daily is totally unacceptable. God isn’t looking for a cheap imitation, but real r...

It’s an amazing story. It’s not a fable or a myth, but a story of a real man who battles with the call of God and struggles to learn that God always wins. Just as Jonah struggled, we do the exact same thing. Instead of surrendering to God’s best for our lives, we desire to have our way, follow our plan, and do our own thing. But in the end, it’s God who is the winner—every single time! https://pla...

The Bible is an amazingly mysterious book. It has the ability to speak back in time, over all time, and into our specific time all at once. The Minor Prophets consistently do just this. In the book of Obadiah, we see a big problem among the people of Edom that is a big problem among all mankind. If we’re honest, it’s also a big problem for each of us.

It’s like a bucket of freezing water that hits you in the face on a cold day. The words of the prophet Amos are not for the faint of heart. They echo clearly and loudly with deep passion and conviction. The spiritual status quo will not work. The time for playing religious games is over. Sin is called sin. Judgment is imminent. It’s time for a change. Listening and responding to the prophet’s call...

Amidst utter hopelessness, there is hope when we do life God’s way. No matter what you face, no matter what your past might hold, placing your life and your challenges in God’s hands takes you to an amazing place called HOPE! In Christ, your past can be behind you. Your future can shine brightly in front of you. Your today can be full of authentic joy

August 6, 2017 | 2 Chronicles 26 God’s desire is for His children to experience everything He has for them. Sometimes we settle for less than His best. What starts as a great journey doesn't need to stop short of its final destination. Destined for greatness, Uzziah ends up on the junk heap of life—lonely, cursed, and forgotten because of pride and sin. His destiny need not be ours.

Joshua was the leader of Israel after the passing of Moses and was tasked to lead the people through many battles. Some battles were won; others were not. We may not find ourselves in physical battles, but life is full of battles. Some are big while others are small. We learn about how to battle from Joshua and the Israelites.

Acts 4:29-31 Something happens when God’s Spirit shows up. The disobedient are convicted. The discouraged are encouraged. The timid become bold. What God did in the book of Acts is what God wants to do today. He wants to save us, fill us and empower us to be bold and courageous for Him. It’s time to take a bold step!

This morning, we are joined by Michel Khalil, founder and president of Step Forward Ministries.

Matthew 10:16-23—How many times have you said, “If only I would have known...”? If somehow we knew the future, we would change our current actions. Knowing the future would change how we handle our money, our health, and our relationships. Jesus, however, did tell His disciples about the future. What happened to them after His death didn’t take them by surprise. They were prepared, and we should b...

This Sunday, we welcomed Tim Zimmerman and the King's Brass to our Worship Center services. Check out Sunday's unique sermon.