First Assembly NLR Video Podcast (general)
Weekend messages from Pastor Rod Loy and FirstNLR.
 

When someone does you wrong, revenge can be very tempting. You aren’t alone in that temptation. In the story we look at in this message, David was consumed by the thought of revenge. We will learn the consequences of revenge and how to overcome the desire for it.

Direct download: 2023_05_14_Video_Podcast.mp4
Category:general -- posted at: 10:00am CDT

Decisions can be difficult. Deciding where to eat and what to wear may seem challenging, but it pales in comparison to major life decisions. When the question is who you should marry, which position you should accept, or where you should move, you look for a sign from God. Major decisions cause you to search for God's will. 

In this message, we will look at a story where David was faced with an incredibly difficult decision. He was on the run when an opportunity arose that could have set up the future he had dreamed of. But instead of acting off of his emotions, David aligned his decisions with God's vision and plan. You will discover how David's story can help with your next major life decision. 

Direct download: 2023_05_07_Video_Podcast.mp4
Category:general -- posted at: 10:00am CDT

At some point in life, we all face discouragement. Whether it's a heartbreaking doctor's report or an unexpected family crisis, life includes discouraging challenges. No matter how hard you try, at some point, you will be discouraged.

In this message, we continue our series, "Running on Empty". We will look at a story where David was trapped in a cave and fighting for his life - nothing was going according to plan. As he awaited his uncertain future, we see his response to God's faithfulness in spite of his despair. No matter your situation or circumstance, you will be reminded the Lord is faithful!

Direct download: 2023_04_30_Video_Podcast.mp4
Category:general -- posted at: 10:00am CDT

Have you ever been betrayed? Have hateful words or actions changed your life? Maybe you've learned the people closest to you can hurt you the most. Facing the attack of a once-trusted friend and learning to move on is painful.

In this message, we will rewind to Jesus' final moments before His crucifixion and the Easter story. Understanding the pain Jesus experienced at the hands of His closest followers makes His decision to die on the cross extraordinarily powerful. You will be comforted and challenged by Jesus' actions.

Direct download: 2023_04_16_Video_Podcast.mp4
Category:general -- posted at: 10:18am CDT

Do you feel like things in your life are finished? Does it seem like you have no hope? In the case of Jesus, what looked like the biggest possible loss was really a win.  The end was really only the beginning. In this message, we look at the one day that changed the world forever!

Direct download: 2023_04_09_Video_Podcast.mp4
Category:general -- posted at: 10:00am CDT

What do you do when challenging times come? What is your response to the unexpected?

In this message, we look at the faithfulness of God. No matter what challenge has come your way, no matter what difficulty you face, whether expected or unexpected, you can lean on the faithfulness of God. He is always with you!

Direct download: 2023_04_02_Video_Podcast.mp4
Category:general -- posted at: 9:59am CDT

Following Jesus and making it to Heaven often seems difficult and complex. How many prayers must you pray? How much of the Bible must you memorize? Sometimes it seems daunting! But if the path to Heaven was held in a single sentence - only 19 words - would it seem easier to reach?  

In this message, we will continue to learn from the final 24 hours Jesus spent with His disciples before His crucifixion. As the disciples were faced with the fear of Jesus' death, Jesus gave them 19 life changing words. In a single sentence, Jesus provided the answer that our lost world needs today! 

Direct download: 2023_03_18_Video_Podcast.mp4
Category:general -- posted at: 10:00am CDT

Has there ever been a day that changed your life? In a matter of moments your life was different - things would never go back to the way they were. You look back on that day with pain or happiness. Either way, those life-altering moments tell a monumental part of your story.

This message starts our new series - "One Day that Changed the World." We look at the final 24 hours Jesus spent with His disciples before His crucifixion. His final moments were filled with historic events, extraordinary lessons, and extreme heartbreak. We begin by learning how Jesus displayed true leadership in controversial fashion - it isa challenging lesson for us all. 

Direct download: 2023_03_12_Video_Podcast.mp4
Category:general -- posted at: 10:00am CDT

In this message, we finish our series by looking at the blessings God makes available to each of us through His Holy Spirit. If you are in a season of difficulty, this message will encourage you to keep going and challenge you to trust the Lord. In spite of your hurt and pain, the Holy Spirit can guide you through. 

Direct download: 2023_03_04_Video_Podcast.mp4
Category:general -- posted at: 10:00am CDT

In this message, we will learn about the gifts of the Spirit and how God uses His people to accomplish His plan. Many people are confused about what the gifts of the Spirit are and how they work because they approach this topic through the lens of their tradition instead of looking at what the Bible says. we encourage you to watch ready to learn and prepared to be inspired!

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In this message, we will take a look at Jesus' final words to his disciples and the events that directly followed. Many people have a variety of opinions about these events, but we look at what the Bible says! We encourage you to watch with an open mind and prepared heart!

Direct download: 2023_02_18_Video_Podcast.mp4
Category:general -- posted at: 10:00am CDT

This message kicks off our new series: "The Holy Spirit." Over the next four messages, you’ll learn about The Holy Spirit and His role in your life. Depending on your church background, you may have different ideas. We’ll base our study on the Bible! In this message, we start with a look at the practical role The Holy Spirit should play in the life of a biblical Christian. From the words of Jesus, you will discover how The Holy Spirit can strengthen your walk with God.

Direct download: 2023_02_12_Video_Podcast.mp4
Category:general -- posted at: 4:48pm CDT

"...and He will give you the desires of your heart." One of the most quoted verses in the Bible...but what if it's also one of the most misunderstood?  In this sermon we will discover how we can apply this promise.  It could change your life!

Direct download: 2020_03_07_SAT_Podcast.mp4
Category:general -- posted at: 10:27pm CDT

God has a plan for each of us--including our kids. Whether or not you have children of your own, you likely have influence in the life of a child. Raising others to know and follow Jesus is an awesome privilege--and responsibility. In this message we will tackle a promise many parents cling to when their kids are far from God, but it's really a promise for all of us!

Direct download: 2020_02_29_SAT_Podcast_1.mp4
Category:general -- posted at: 7:11pm CDT

People have a lot of questions, doubts and misunderstanding about God. But, this is the biggest one of all. This is the question people who don't know Jesus wrestle with. And - to be honest, this is the question people who do know Jesus wrestle with. It's a tough one - "Why do bad things happen to good people?"

Direct download: 2020_02_22_SAT_Podcast.mp4
Category:general -- posted at: 8:55pm CDT

No matter what stage of life you're in, you have plans for your future--where you'll go, what you'll do, who you'll be with. But what if those plans don't work out? Or, what if your plans turn our to be no good at all? Thankfully God promised He has plans for you, too--and they are good!

Direct download: 2020_02_15_SAT_Podcast.mp4
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"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." Jesus has promised to be our good shepherd.

Direct download: 2020_02_08_SAT_Podcast.mp4
Category:general -- posted at: 7:36pm CDT

"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." Jesus has promised to be our good shepherd.

Direct download: 2020_02_08_SAT_Podcast.mp4
Category:general -- posted at: 7:36pm CDT

We continue "God's Promises," by looking at an incredibly encouraging promise made by Jesus--you don't have to walk in darkness, but can walk in light. It's absolutely life-changing!

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Category:general -- posted at: 9:23pm CDT

God promises that He has a plan for our future, and that includes the future of our nation. This weekend, we will look at one of God's promises that includes specific actions and behavior on our part, in order to see the nation strong and healthy. We will look to God's word to define the position of our hearts and guide our interactions with others. It's not a message you want to miss!

Direct download: 2020_01_18_SAT_Podcast_Small.mp4
Category:general -- posted at: 8:35pm CDT

What began twelve months ago as a staff discussion about which of God's promises meant the most to us has turned into what could be the most encouraging year you've ever spent in church! This weekend, we start a year long series on God's promises. Get ready to be encouraged as we learn and memorize a new promise of God each weekend here at First NLR!

Direct download: 2020_01_11_Sat_Video_Podcast_Small.mp4
Category:general -- posted at: 8:12pm CDT

Why should you forgive, when the hurt may not even be your fault? Shouldn't the offending person make the first move? This weekend, we'll take a look at Scripture to determine why forgiveness is not only a good idea--but imperative for every believer. 

Direct download: 2019_11_16_Sat_Podcast_-_V.mp4
Category:general -- posted at: 8:19pm CDT

Forgiveness is a practice at the heart of our faith. This weekend, we'll start a new series on forgiveness by exploring what it means--and doesn't mean--to forgive.

Direct download: 2019_11_09_SAT_Podcast_v.mp4
Category:general -- posted at: 7:31pm CDT

As a church family, we understand that because every soul matters to God, every soul must matter to us. But, what does that look like in everyday life? This weekend, we'll look at practical ways of applying this guiding principle to your life.

Direct download: 2019_10_26_Sat_Podcast_V.mp4
Category:general -- posted at: 7:19pm CDT

"Every Soul Matters to God" is a phrase you hear a lot around here.  ESMTG. We print it on t-shirts, cups, pens--everything imaginable!  But, it's more than a catchy saying.  It is a core value.

Direct download: 2019_10_19_SAT_Podcast.mp4
Category:general -- posted at: 7:36pm CDT

In today's sermon, Pastor Rod recounts the story of the prophet Elijah at an incredibly low point in his life. It is a model for overcoming discouragement and depression.

Direct download: 2019_10_12_SAT_Podcast_V.mp4
Category:general -- posted at: 7:49pm CDT

Naaman's is the story of an unexpected miracle and an unexpected hero. Even if you have heard this story before, you might be surprised!

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Pride comes at a high price. In this sermon we will study one of the most prideful men in the Old Testament - King Nebuchadnezzar.

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Category:general -- posted at: 8:10pm CDT

Pastor Rod Loy sits down with missionaries Derek and Tammy Walker to discuss their important work in Africa.

Direct download: 2019_09_07_Sat_Podcast_V.mp4
Category:general -- posted at: 11:24pm CDT

Do you ever feel like God isn't making sense? In this message, we study the story of a man who obeyed God even when it didn't make sense.

Direct download: 2019_08_31_Sat_Podcast_V.mp4
Category:general -- posted at: 7:33pm CDT

Every family is different, and sadly, today we see a lot of families who have ongoing conflict! This weekend we study one of the most famous stories from the Bible surrounding conflict within the family, and learn how to end those family feuds. It's time to resolve conflict biblically and bring unity to the family.

Direct download: 2019_08_17_Sat_Podcast_V.mp4
Category:general -- posted at: 7:46pm CDT

In this new series called "Great Bible Stories", we look at Josiah, the youngest boy to rule Judah. It is an encouraging message that will remind us that we are never too young to be used by God.

Direct download: 2019_08_10_Sat_Podcast_V.mp4
Category:general -- posted at: 8:36pm CDT

We conclude our series "Teach Us To Pray" with the last line of the Lord's prayer. It is a powerful lesson on how to maintain a healthy God-dependence, recognizing that everything we have and everything we are comes from Him!

Direct download: 2019_08_03_Sat_Podcast_V.mp4
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"and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil..." In a society that normalizes sin, how do we recognize temptation? How do we prepare ourselves for battle and ask the lord to give us strength to stand against temptation? Today we look at the fifth line of the Lord's prayer as Pastor Rod breaks down how to pray this way.

Direct download: 2019_07_27_Sat_Podcast_V.mp4
Category:general -- posted at: 8:05pm CDT

Forgiveness isn't an easy subject, but it is an incredibly important one. In the fourth part of his Teach Us To Pray series, Pastor Rod will discuss the key components of one of the toughest lines of the Lord's prayer. "Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors..."

Direct download: 2019_07_20_Sat_Podcast_V.mp4
Category:general -- posted at: 7:43pm CDT

We continue our series, Teach Us To Pray, by looking at the third line of the Lord's Prayer which asks us to depend upon God for our daily needs. Pastor Rod's message will challenge you to let go and fully depend upon God for the strength you need.

Direct download: 2019_07_13_SAT_Podcast_V.mp4
Category:general -- posted at: 9:23pm CDT

We continue our series, Teach Us To Pray, by looking at the second line of the Lord's Prayer. Pastor Rod will break down this powerful sentence, teaching what it means to seek after the will of God, allowing Him to be in control.

#FirstNLR #RodLoy #TeachUsToPray #ESMTG

Direct download: 2019_07_06_Sat_Podcast_V.mp4
Category:general -- posted at: 10:19pm CDT

All followers of Christ should make the pursuit of the presence of God their first priority. Powerful blessings accompany Gods presence. In this message, Pastor Rod finishes our series on worship by talking about preparing for the presence of God.

Direct download: 2019_06_22_SAT_Podcast_V.mp4
Category:general -- posted at: 9:54pm CDT

King David made a big mistake when he tried to bring the arc of the covenant to Jerusalem the first time, and he learned a hard lesson. Pastor Rod teaches us how we can learn about effective worship through Kind David's second try. David got it right that time, and we can too.

Direct download: 2019_06_15_Sat_Podcast_1.mp4
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King David, on a mission to bring the Arc of the Covenant back to Jerusalem, made a mistake in judgement that separated him and his people from the presence of God. In this message, Pastor Rod teaches how David's mistake and later his realization is a lesson to all of us about the great value of staying in the presence of God.

Direct download: 2019-06-08_Sat_Podcast.mp4
Category:general -- posted at: 8:05pm CDT

If you grew up in church, you probably were taught about the story of The Good Samaritan. What was Jesus really trying to teach us from this parable? What does "love your neighbor" mean to a follower of Jesus?

Direct download: 2019_06_01_SAT_Podcast.mp4
Category:general -- posted at: 7:39pm CDT

Watching the way we live, it appears we believe "My life consists of what I have -- my stuff."  Jesus warns us about the dangers of a life consumed by greed in a parable that you may not have heard before.

Direct download: 2019_05_25_Sat_Podcast.mp4
Category:general -- posted at: 9:00pm CDT

One of the most confusing stories Jesus told was the parable of the talents.  In this message Pastor Rod reveals how Jesus's story illustrates God's approach to his resources and our responsibilities.

Direct download: 2019_05_18_Sat_Podcast.mp4
Category:general -- posted at: 7:30pm CDT

From one of Jesus' parables we learn that God loves everyone and heaven celebrates when someone makes the decision to follow Jesus. From another story, we learn that God seeks after those who are lost.

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Category:general -- posted at: 8:32am CDT

There is a seat at the table for you! You are welcome to be a part of God's family. Pastor Rod looks at an incredible story Jesus told and what it means for you.

Direct download: 2019_05_3_Podcast_-_1.m4v
Category:general -- posted at: 10:10am CDT

Have you ever looked down on people who don’t have “as much of God" as you? Maybe you've seen someone who is new to faith and struggling with addiction and thought, “They just need to clean themselves up.” Pastor Brian teaches what to do if you struggle with spiritual pride.

Direct download: 2019_04_27_podcast_-_1.m4v
Category:general -- posted at: 10:03am CDT

One missing piece can ruin things.  A nine-thousand piece puzzle with one missing piece is worthless.  Sports teams, businesses, and relationships routinely fail because of some vital, missing element.  In this Easter message, Pastor Rod discusses the importance of finding that important, missing piece in our lives.

Direct download: 2019_04_20_Sat_Podcast_1.mp4
Category:general -- posted at: 7:23pm CDT

Missionaries Sam and Lisa Paris share their incredible stories from Vanuatu. You will be amazed at the incredible things God is doing on the islands.
#missions #esmtg #firstnlr

If you would like to give to these projects to further the ministry in Vanuatu, click the link below and enter your amount in the line "Vanuatu-NLR": https://app.securegive.com/firstnlr/north-little-rock/donate/category

Direct download: 2019_04_06_On_Demand-Campus_2.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:21am CDT

What is the "right" way to be healed? Do miracles only happen if you follow a formula? Who has to pray if you want to be healed? Pastor Rod Loy walks through these questions and more.

Direct download: 2019_3_30_Podcast_-_1.m4v
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Looking at stories from the Bible, Pastor Rod shares practical ways to care for someone battling long-term illness and things to remember if you are battling a long-term illness.

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Pastor Rod begins our new series looking at stories from the Bible when people were miraculously healed by Jesus.

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We finish our series on The Fruit of the Spirit with the final fruit, one that seems to be increasingly rare in our angry, out-of-control society: self-control.

Direct download: 2019_03_09_Sat_Podcast.mp4
Category:general -- posted at: 7:47pm CDT

Society doesn't often reward the gentle over the harsh or the humble over the judgmental.  It has even become common for Christians to match the world's harsh injustice with a kind of "righteous" harshness.  In this eighth lesson on the fruit of the Spirit, we explore the gentle attitude that Jesus expects of his followers.

Direct download: 2019_03_02_Sat_Podcast.mp4
Category:general -- posted at: 11:35pm CDT

What does faithfulness look like for the follower of Jesus? What is the evidence of a life of faithfulness? Join us today as Pastor Rod answers those questions in our series, Fruit of the Spirit!

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Category:general -- posted at: 5:40pm CDT

The word "good" might be the most overused word in the English language.  We use it to describe our children's behavior, our food, even our dog.  To be "good" has come to mean "not bad", but in the scripture, good means much more.  In this message on the sixth Fruit of the Spirit, we learn what the Bible teaches about goodness.

Direct download: 2019_02_16_Sat_Podcast.mp4
Category:general -- posted at: 7:28pm CDT

One of the most difficult fruit of the spirit to develop is patience. As members of an instant society, it can be difficult to tolerate the the aspects of life that develop more slowly. In today's lesson we explore why patience is such an important fruit for followers of Christ to produce, and how we might cultivate patience in our lives.

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Category:general -- posted at: 8:27pm CDT

In today's world peace can be a rarity - It doesn't have to be though! God wants us to experience the peace He can provide on a daily basis. Learn how you can have peace regardless of your circumstances. Share and Invite your friends who need peace.

Direct download: 2019_1_27_Video_Podcast.mp4
Category:general -- posted at: 3:49pm CDT

We continue our study of the Fruit of the Spirit with a look at Joy. The Apostle Paul tells us that followers of Christ should be filled with the Joy of the Lord. How can we find and live a life full of joy?

Direct download: 2019_01_19_Sat_Podcast_-_H.264_for_Video_Podcasting.m4v
Category:general -- posted at: 4:30pm CDT

This weekend, we start a brand new series "The Fruit of the Spirit." Each week, we will look in depth at one of the Fruits of the Spirit, and be challenged to grow. We kick off our study with the dominant theme in Paul's letters... love.

Direct download: 2019_01_12_Sat_Podcast_-_H.264_for_Video_Podcasting.m4v
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God created the church and it belongs to Him. Our goal is to please Him in who we are and what we do. Your quest and mine should be for a biblically functioning community - a healthy church that fulfills the purposes of a church as laid out in Scripture.

Direct download: 2019_01_05_Sat_Podcast_-_H.264_for_Video_Podcasting.m4v
Category:general -- posted at: 7:48pm CDT

When starting a new goal, like running a marathon, losing twenty pounds, or writing a book, there are two important components - starting and finishing. Both are critical to success. How can we ensure that our goals for 2019 are successful?

Direct download: 2018_12_29_Sat_Podcast_-_H.264_for_Video_Podcasting.m4v
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Do you struggle with unhealthy relationships? Pastor Rod Loy concludes "Come to the Table" with some keys for recognizing harmful relationships.

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Pastor Rod continues our series Come to the Table with a powerful message on God's Grace.

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We continue our study of David and Mephibosheth in the next installment of our series, Come to the Table. It is a powerful message stressing the importance of serving.

Direct download: 2018_11_17_Sat_Podcast_-_H.264_for_Video_Podcasting.m4v
Category:general -- posted at: 9:11pm CDT

How do we move past our pain to be able to experience all that God has planned for us?

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Category:general -- posted at: 6:33pm CDT

When your pritiories are out of order, you risk forgetting what matters to you and more importantly God. Have you forgotten the things and people that matter to God?

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We bring our series, The Ten Commandments, to a close with the tenth commandment, Don't Covet. It will be a powerful exploration of the sinful desires of the heart.

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We continue our series, The Ten Commandments, with the ninth commandment, a powerful message about how lies destroy relationship with God, relationship with others, and unity in the body of Christ.

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Messages devoted to the eighth commandment - Do Not Steal are rare.  This one is powerful, and you might be surprised how much it applies to all of us.

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We continue our series on The Ten Commandments by studying the seventh commandment - Do Not Commit Adultery.  We might think this is a straight forward commandment, but what did Jesus have to say about it?

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We continue our series, The Ten Commandments, with the sixth commandment - Do Not Murder. It sounds like an easy commandment to follow, but the application of this commandment might surprise you.

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We continue our series with the fifth commandment, Honor Your Father and Mother.  Parents, you may be surprised that this isn't just for the kids!

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The fourth commandment, "keep the Sabbath holy", seems like an easy commandment, but in reality it is about much more than going to church on Sunday or Saturday.

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The third commandment, "You Shall Not Use the Lord's Name in Vain" is not only about profanity. You will be challenged by this thought provoking message on our responsibility to revere the name of the God.

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We continue our series, The Ten Commandments, by looking at the second commandment, "You shall have no other gods before Me." You might think, "I'm too smart to fall for that kind of trick. No golden calves for me!" But, I'm afraid we are often guilty of worshiping other types of idols.

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Category:general -- posted at: 8:34pm CDT

The first commandment is, "You shall have no other gods before Me."  The temptation is to say, "I've got this one down, I don't pray to evil spirits.  I love Jesus."  If that is your response, then you've missed the intent of this commandment.

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Looking at the story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego we learn how Jesus helps us when we walk through the fire.

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When Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego refused to worship Nebuchadnezzar, they knew they would be facing the fire. It wasn't a figure of speech, but an actual furnace in which they were to be burned alive. Christians must endure big problems in life, and from this story we can learn what we should remember when we are in the fire.

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Everyone faces challenges in life - some easy, some hard. What do you do when you are faced with difficult circumstances and it seems like there is no way out? Pastor Rod walks through the story of Daniel in the Lion's Den and how God can help you through anything you face.

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Category:general -- posted at: 6:47pm CDT

Who are the people in your life that influence your decisions? Today, we will continue our series, Daniel: Dare to Be Different by looking at a remarkable story from Daniel's life. It will be a powerful lesson on how to know who the Daniels in your life are.

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At some point, every parent has hears the excuse, "But, everyone is doing it!", prompting the obligatory response "If everyone was jumping off of a cliff...". Even as adults it can be difficult to follow God's commands when the world around us expects otherwise. In today's lesson we learn from Daniel how to to the right thing even though everyone is doing it.

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Satan wants you to be known not for who you are but for what you do and what you have done.  He wants your sin and your past to define you.  God wants you to see yourself as He sees you--to give you a brand new name.

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Category:general -- posted at: 7:10pm CDT

How does God respond when you ask Him to forgive you?  What does God do when you decide to come home?

Direct download: 2018_06_16_Sat_Podcast_-_H.264_for_Video_Podcasting.m4v
Category:general -- posted at: 7:35pm CDT

Have you ever been given useless driving directions like, "Turn left four streets before the dead end." or "If you see Walmart you've gone to far."?  It is maddening to be lost and helpless.  When you are lost on the road or when you have lost your way spiritually, what you really need is clear directions that tell you HOW to find your way home.

Direct download: 2018_06_09_Sat_Podcast_-_H.264_for_Video_Podcasting.m4v
Category:general -- posted at: 7:04pm CDT

We will kick off a brand new series, Come Home with a study of the prodigal son, and welcome home those who have been away from God. Come ready to be challenged to be grace filled and love more.

Direct download: 2018_06_02_Sat_Podcast_-_H.264_for_Video_Podcasting.m4v
Category:general -- posted at: 6:54pm CDT

In this conclusion of the "I Choose Joy" series, we learn Paul's secret for possessing joy in any circumstance. This one is life-changing!

Direct download: 2018_05_26_Sat_Podcast_-_H.264_for_Video_Podcasting.m4v
Category:general -- posted at: 7:53pm CDT

While facing unbelievable circumstances, the Apostle Paul talks about having a "peace that passes all understanding." Where did he find that peace? In a world full of chaos, violence and unrest - How can you get that same level of peace?

Direct download: 2018_05_20__-_H.264_for_Video_Podcasting.m4v
Category:general -- posted at: 7:42pm CDT

Paul gives the answers to the “what ifs”. If you feel stuck and you can’t seem to get moving in the right direction, or if you keep repeating the same mistakes, this is absolutely life-changing! Today can be the start of a whole new way of thinking and living.

Direct download: 5-12-2018_SIM_LIVE_-_H.264_for_Video_Podcasting.m4v
Category:general -- posted at: 7:39pm CDT

In your life, what matters the most? There are a lot of different answers to that question, but what should the answer be? From the words of Paul, you find what the Bible says should be the most important thing in your life.

Direct download: 56_1st_service_YouTube-H.264_for_Video_Podcasting.m4v
Category:general -- posted at: 2:17pm CDT

Pastor Randy walks us through ways we can deal with negative people and to choose joy or negativity.

Direct download: 4_28-29_YouTube_-_H.264_for_Video_Podcasting.m4v
Category:general -- posted at: 10:11am CDT

Paul wrote the book of Philippians from prison as a letter to the struggling and discouraged church.  Paul could have written, "Hey Guys, I know things are tough.  Just do the best you can."  Instead, Paul dramatically raised the bar - for them and for us.  The entire letter is filled with instructions and commands that are almost breathtaking in their challenge.

Direct download: 2018_04_21_Sat_Sermon_Podcasts_-_H.264_for_Video_Podcasting.m4v
Category:general -- posted at: 7:53pm CDT

Are you in a difficult time of life? Are you dealing with pain struggle? We continue our study of the book of Philippians and learn lessons from Paul's pain. It will change the way you view difficulty and struggles and help you discover God's purpose through the pain.

Direct download: 2018_04_14_Sat_Sermon_Podcast_-_H.264_for_Video_Podcasting.m4v
Category:general -- posted at: 7:48pm CDT

These days, the phrase "I'll be praying" and all of its variations is as common among Christians as the question "How are you?" when we encounter someone we know in passing. Praying for others should not be simply something we say; it should be something we do. When we say, "I'm praying for you", what should we pray? How should we pray? For the answer to that we look at the first eleven verses of the book of Philippians.

Direct download: 2018_04_07_Sat_Sermon_Podcast_-_H.264_for_Video_Podcasting.m4v
Category:general -- posted at: 10:50pm CDT

One thing you can expect in life is the unexpected. No matter how carefully you plan your future, things change. Good, bad, or devastating; life is full of unexpected twists and turns. Unfortunately, some people expect that following God will result in a life without struggle, trouble, heartache or problems; and they become disillusioned and mad at God when things don't go as they expect. If that is you, perhaps God hasn't let you down, but instead, perhaps what you were expecting wasn't what He promised.

Direct download: 2018_03_31_Sat_Podcasts_-_H.264_for_Video_Podcasting.m4v
Category:general -- posted at: 3:31pm CDT

When you are in a storm, survival instinct takes over. That's human nature. However, on the other side of the storm, the adrenaline is gone. Survival mode doesn't work anymore. What should be your response when the storm has gone and the rain is done?

Direct download: 2018_03_24_Sat_Sermon_Podcasts_-_H.264_for_Video_Podcasting.m4v
Category:general -- posted at: 4:09pm CDT

Often, it happens without warning.  It wasn't your fault.  You couldn't avoid it.  But, suddenly, you find yourself in a storm.  It feels like it will never end - that there is no way out.  In life we must experience storms, but the story of Noah teaches us how we can survive life's biggest storms and emerge stronger that before.

Direct download: 2018_03_17_Sat_Sermon_-_Podcast_-_H.264_for_Video_Podcasting.m4v
Category:general -- posted at: 6:48pm CDT

Direct download: 3-10-18__-_H.264_for_Video_Podcasting.m4v
Category:general -- posted at: 3:16pm CDT

Direct download: 03_-_3_2018_PODCAST_-_H.264_for_Video_Podcasting.m4v
Category:general -- posted at: 3:10pm CDT