When someone hurts you, the world tells you to get revenge. Some call it getting even or making things right. But what does the Bible tell you to do? As we continue to learn from the life of Joseph, we pick up the story where Joseph had the opportunity to pay his family back for the years of misery they caused. His example will challenge how you re…

Jesus makes it clear, in this world we will have trouble! (Jn. 16:33) Because we have this promise, it shouldn't be a surprise when stuff goes wrong. As a follower of Jesus, how should you respond when a crisis comes? In this message, we pick up the story of Joseph when his family is in a complete moment of crisis - everything is going wrong. By lo…

In this message, we want you to consider the question, "Who is the least likely person to accept Jesus?" Is there a person in your family, at your work, or in your life that even Jesus can't change? As you consider this question, you will learn the life pattern of people we often consider unreachable and God's plan to reach them anyway. The lesson …

No one likes to wait. Whether you are waiting at the doctor's office, for your food to be ready or for the latest movie to be released, having to wait is frustrating. But the worst kind of waiting is when you are left wondering when God will fulfill His promise and dream for your life. In this message, we will look at a moment in Joseph's life when…

Have you ever asked “Why Me?” You’ve been faithful and obedient, but things are still going wrong. In those moments, what do you do? How do you respond? In this message, looking at the life of Joseph, we’ll consider this difficult theological question. You’ll discover some encouraging principles and God’s purpose through your pain. It’s going to be…

We live in a sin-sick world. Since we are constantly surrounded by. sin,we have become used to it and - in some cases - even tolerated it. What is the answer? In this message, as we continue to study the life of Joseph, we will look at a crucial moment in his journey where he faced extreme temptation but remained faithful to God. Through Joseph’s e…

From the earliest age, every child dreams of achieving something special. But just as soon as the dream emerges, someone is there to kill the dream and push them to be "realistic". If you have given up on your dreams and settled for something less, God can still use you! In this message, we will continue looking at the life of Joseph and discover G…

This message begins a new series on the life of Joseph. You will learn powerful lessons from the heartache Joseph faced and the faithfulness God displayed. In spite of the twists, turns, and tragedy, God helped Joesph overcome unbeatable odds and become a powerful leader. We kick it off by learning how Joseph's dysfunctional family and past mistake…

In this message you will hear an incredible story about the redeeming power of God. If someone you love feels helpless, hopeless and at rock bottom, send them this video! They will discover that through Jesus, there is hope for a new beginning! And, if you need your hope restored, watch it now!By Dr. Sam Huddleston

It’s an election year. Our country is struggling; it’s overwhelming to think about everything broken and going wrong. As we approach November, I get a lot of pressure to endorse candidates, make statements, etc. People on all sides get angry. This message will be Pastor Rod's only public political statement for the year. You might be surprised to l…

Conflict is inevitable – at home, work and even at church. Unhealthy approaches to conflict harm your witness and damage those around you. It’s important you learn how to handle things the right way – the biblical way. In this message, we will look at a story in the book of Acts and discover the power of our Core Value: Resolve Conflict Biblically.…

In this message, we’ll look at a Bible story that highlights the value of working together. It’s a great, encouraging story that will remind you just how big a difference you make!By Pastor Rod Loy

In this message, we continue our Core Value series and talk about developing and maintaining a strong relationship with God. If you’ve been feeling distant or disconnected, this message is perfect for you!By Pastor Parker Loy

Life often has a way of presenting new challenges and unique struggles for you to figure out and solve. Living in a sin-sick, broken world makes things difficult! In this message, we will continue our "Core Values" series by talking about how the Bible is our guidebook for living. When you face trouble in this life, you can look to God's Word for t…

This message continues our "Core Values" series by discussing the importance of building healthy families! You will learn important principles for building a healthy family and the excuses people make to keep them from doing so.By Pastor Rod Loy

This message kicks of our new series: “Core Values”. In this series, we’ll look at the values that are foundational at FirstNLR – and influence everything we do. Whether you are new to the church or have been coming for years, you’ll enjoy this one! We start with the value that has become the slogan for our church. When you believe that “Every Soul…

This message is the conclusion of our series on stewardship. We cover a challenging principle and idea - sacrifice. As Americans, we hate the thought of going without comfort and preference. But Jesus calls His followers to a standard that destroys those expectations. You will learn a radical new way to live.…

In this message, we continue talking about stewardship as we move to level two of the pyramid - generosity. You will discover what generosity really means and what God can do with a church full of generous believers.By Pastor Rod Loy

In this message we continue our series on stewardship by talking about the most basic level - obedience. Obeying what God says about your money is the first step in experiencing the blessings He promises. If money is a major cause of stress, this message will point to the answer!By Pastor Parker Loy

This message is the start of our new series, "Stewardship". Because there is a lot of confusion about giving, this is a topic we need to talk about. We will explore the steps of stewardship and God's response. The lessons you will learn can change your life!By Pastor Rod Loy

In this message, we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus and share the story of His love. Jesus is knocking. Will you answer?By Pastor Rod Loy

This message concludes our series, "No Name". We look at the story of an unnamed servant who led an unlikely candidate to receive God's healing power. You will learn the goal is not to be known, but to put God's power on display.By Pastor Rod Loy

In this message, we look at an entire family of no names and their decision to hold on to their sinful past. Through their failure, you will learn how to avoid the pain and heartache of repeating the past. It will be a powerful and challenging message!By Pastor Randy Jumper

In this message, we will look at another passage where the main character has no name. It’s an incredible story, with an even more remarkable ending. You’ll learn lessons about being grateful!By Pastor Rod Loy

In this message, as we continue our series, "No Name", we look at one of Jesus' most famous miracles. In spite of the miracle's popularity, the hero of the story is an unknown little boy. Through this young boy's willingness to give towards an overwhelming need, you will learn an important lesson about God's desire to use you to achieve the miracul…

In this message, we look at a woman who modeled outrageous trust in God. When she had nothing, she gave God everything. Her simple and obedient act was enough to catch the attention of Jesus. Her story will challenge you and remind you that Jesus knows your story!

This message is the start of our new series, "No Name." Over the next six messages, we will look at some familiar stories from the Bible where the hero is never named. Although we don't know their name, we learn a lot from their faith! We start by looking at a marginalized man who Jesus included - it's an amazing story!…

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In this message, we continue our series on forgiveness by talking about one of the most difficult aspects of forgiveness - forgiving yourself. Ugly mistakes, painful failures, and past regrets have kept you trapped for too long - it's time to experience the freedom Jesus offers by starting the forgiveness journey. In spite of your painful past, you…

In this message, we continue by looking at some practical steps for how to forgive. It is possible! Be ready to learn principles that will change your forgiveness journey.By Pastor Rod Loy

In this message, we look at some very practical reasons why you should forgive. You will understand just how much depends on your decision to forgive. This is a life-changing message for you.By Pastor Rod Loy

Over the next five weeks, we will talk about forgiveness and consider five key questions to help us understand the importance of forgiveness. Here’s a sneak preview: everything depends on it! If you have pain from your past or are struggling to forgive - this message is for you!By Pastor Rod Loy

At FirstNLR, our goal is to be a healthy church – functioning as God intended and designed. In this message, we will look at the 12 signs of a healthy church found in Acts, chapter 2. It is a great message to share – they will learn who we are and what matters most. Pastor Rod also talks about some changes to expect in 2024. It’s going to be a spec…

Did everything go as planned in 2023? If not, don't worry - 2024 can be a better year! In this message, we will look at the story that follows the birth of Jesus and learn together some practical things to do during a season of waiting. If you want to see a change in 2024, watch this message!By Pastor Randy Jumper

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Are you tired, weak, and worn down? In the busyness of the holiday season, exhaustion often reveals itself. Watch the final message of our "Overcoming" series. With God's help, you can overcome exhaustion!By Pastor Rod Loy

In this message, we will continue our series by learning how God can help you overcome loneliness.By Pastor Rod Loy

This weekend, we will continue our series, "Overcoming", by talking about how God's power can help you overcome depression. If you or a loved one struggles with depression, we encourage you to watch or share this video!By Pastor Rod Loy

In this message, will continue our series, "Overcoming", and learn how to overcome an issue that affects all of us - fear. With God's help, you can overcome the fears that control you!By Pastor Parker Loy

In this message, we will continue our series, “Overcoming,” and talk about how to overcome low self-worth with God’s help!By Pastor Rod Loy

In this message, we are discussing anxiety. This life-controlling issue is impacting all generations. It doesn't matter how old you are, how much money you have, or what color your skin is - anxiety can affect you. But just because anxiety is common, doesn't mean it has to control you. With God's power, you can learn to overcome anxiety!…

In this message, we will discover another limitless aspect of God - His reach. No place is too difficult, and no person is too lost to be reached by the love and power of God. You will hear incredible stories of God's relentless desire to have His love shared with all people.By Pastor Rod Loy, JT Espejo, Tammy Walker, Pastor Randy Jumper

In this message, we will learn another limitless aspect of God – His power. No issue, conflict, or attack of the enemy is too difficult for God's power to defeat! You will hear one of the craziest stories and leave in awe at God's miraculous power.By Brent and Shelley Teague

Everything in this world is limited. Nothing lasts forever because - ultimately - our time on Earth doesn't last forever. No matter how much money, time, or energy you have, eventually it runs out. In this message, we will look at a characteristic of God that is limitless.By Pastor Rod Loy

It is easy to see where people place their trust. What people trust in and rely on is what the rest of their life is centered around. Whether it is money, success, or popularity, everyone places their trust somewhere. But as followers of Jesus, we are called to fully trust in God. In this message, we will look at the story of Jesus' interaction wit…

Have you ever looked at a person with a series of horrible life decisions and said, "There is no hope for them"? Have you ever given up on someone because their past mistakes continue to be their present choices? Maybe you have done that to yourself. If so, the story we look at in this message will challenge your view on grace and highlight how God…

In this message, we will look at the story of Jesus' interaction with a man who was controlled by something he couldn't defeat. Every aspect of his life was dictated by this issue - he didn't go a day without the pain of being held captive. No matter what he tried, he couldn't break free. But when Jesus arrived, everything changed! You will learn t…

In this message, as we continue One-On-One with Jesus, we’ll look at a fascinating story of grace and forgiveness. Lessons from this story will teach you about the restoration and forgiveness God extends to you.By Pastor Rod Loy

The disciple Matthew is viewed as a strong leader in the early church. He faithfully followed Jesus, assisted in ministry, and wrote a book of the Bible. For many people, Matthew is a biblical hero. But when Jesus called Matthew to follow Him, it was shocking. To the people who knew Matthew, his past should have disqualified him from following Jesu…

Have you ever doubted God? Maybe a tragedy in life or a season of difficulty caused you to question your faith. If you are facing doubt right now, you may have so many questions that you aren't sure how you could ever believe in Him again. How can you believe in God and still deal with doubt? In this message, we will learn from the most famous doub…