First Assembly Nlr Audio Podcast

At First NLR, we believe the Bible is our guidebook for living - the entire Bible. Every section of Scripture holds key lessons and meaningful words that God wants His people to learn. As a biblical Christian, you can't ignore verses, chapters, or books that include difficult truths.  In this message we continue our series, "One Day that Changed the World." We look at a lesson Jesus gave His disciples right before He was crucified. As it was one of the final things Jesus taught, it's an important part of being a biblical Christian. This is a lesson we all need to hear!

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! 

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. 

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. 

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!

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!

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.

In this message, we’ll conclude our series on healing by tackling some difficult questions:   Does miraculous healing actually happen? Why don’t we see more miracles here in America?  Why are some people healed when others aren’t?  Why isn’t everyone healed? What are some things that keep you from a miracle? Is going to a doctor or taking medication a lack of faith?  How do you restore your faith after praying so hard for a loved one that died in spite of those prayers? 

The common cold comes and goes - life goes back to normal. But what about the lingering sickness, chronic pain, or uncontrollable anxiety that just won't go away? If you have been battling sickness and pain for far too long, healing is available for you. In this message, we will take a look at the story of a lady who battled a disease for 12 years with no hope to be healed. When all hope is lost and solutions can't be found, Jesus' healing touch is available for you! 

When you think of healing, you often think of sickness, disease, or chronic pain. But some of the most painful parts of life that cause you to cry for God's healing touch aren't diagnosable or easily seen. Broken hearts and shattered dreams can be life-controlling - your world comes crashing down with no hope in sight. In this message, you will hear a remarkable story of God’s healing power as we continue our series on healing.

Have you ever prayed for healing? If you have, you know how hopeless of a feeling it can be to have little control over your situation. As Americans, we want a plan or formula to fix our sickness and discomfort. But that isn't how healing works - you can't limit God to one miraculous method.  With this message, we begin a 4-week series on healing.  We will learn what the Bible says about healing and set aside time to pray for a miracle in your life. I encourage you, if you or a loved one needs healing, don't miss a single message! As we look at two miraculous stories of healing from the Bible, you will see we serve a God powerful enough to heal in a multitude of ways!

At FirstNLR, our goal is to be a healthy church. A healthy church is made up of healthy, biblical Christians working together in unity. In this message, we will look at the 12 signs of a healthy church from the first church in the Book of Acts. It’s an important reminder for all of us!

As the New Year approaches, people all over the world take the opportunity to make changes in their life. Often called resolutions, these changes highlight areas of life that need to be different. With the New Year comes a new opportunity to be a new you! In this message, we will take a look at the life of Moses. Early in Moses' life, he made a mistake that drove him from God and off the right path. But in spite of his sin, God used him in miraculous ways. You will see how past mistakes, pain, and sin cannot stop God's plan. You will be inspired to leave the past behind and embrace the new life God has for you!

This message is fast-paced, filled with beautiful music and times for worship, and we will learn from the life-changing message of Christmas. 

When times are tough and prices are up, it's hard to feel joyful. Thankfully, true joy - the joy God gives - can surprise you in your most difficult season. ⁠⁠ In this message, we will continue our series, "Songs of Christmas" and talk about a Christmas classic - "Joy to the World." From the moment He came to Earth as a baby, Jesus surprised people with joy. The powerful message Jesus brings is a cause for joy in all situations! 

In our chaotic and busy world, a peaceful night of sleep seems rare. Whether it's stress, sickness, or insomnia many people struggle to fall asleep, stay asleep, or wake up rested. If you are struggling with sleep, you don't want to miss this message. As we continue our "Songs of Christmas" series, we will talk about "Silent Night" and how you can sleep in Heavenly peace. Instead of telling you about the latest trend or convincing you that you have the wrong mattress, we will take a look at stories from the Bible where people rested peacefully in the face of trouble. At the end of my message, we will pray for you to sleep!

This message kicks off our new series: “Songs of Christmas”. In this series, we’ll look at some of the most well-known and loved Christmas songs. We’ll learn about their origin and the lessons that apply to us. We’ll start with “Go, Tell it on the Mountain”. Christmas is a time people are open to visiting church and hearing the gospel. They will come, but they must be invited and told. You will be challenged to take the good news and share it!

In this message, we conclude our study over the book of Jude. We will take a look at Jude's closing words - a powerful lesson on how biblical Christians should treat others. You will learn three principles for helping others and making a difference. We’ll also enjoy some laughter and fun - it’s going to be a great weekend! 

It's easy to tell when someone has a destructive person speaking into their life. If someone is angry, frustrated, and rude - often they are surrounded by angry, frustrated, and rude people. If someone is generous, loving, and intentional - often they are surrounded by the same type of people. The people who speak into your life, influence how you act and what you value. In this message, we continue our study over the book of Jude - a letter written to a church influenced by false teachers sharing a false gospel. It was a dangerous situation for the church because the false teachers provided a low commitment, "do what feels good" religion. You will learn how to detect false teachers and choose the right voices to speak into your life! 

Have you ever believed something that turned out to be fake? Maybe you were led down the wrong path by a business partner, spouse, or family member. Knowing that someone you trusted misguided or intentionally took advantage of you hurts. These people - false teachers - are selfish and destructive.  In this message, we begin a new series on the book of Jude. Even though Jude is a short book, it holds many lessons on how you can defeat false teachers. As a biblical Christian, you must learn what it takes to resist temptation and remain faithful to God!