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First Assembly NLR Video Podcast
by Rod Loy
Weekend messages from Pastor Rod Loy and FirstNLR.
Episodes
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Are You Taking Revenge? | Running on Empty
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.
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Discovering God's Will for Your Life! | Running on Empty
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…
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Discouraged | Running on Empty
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".…
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Battling Betrayal | One Day That Changed the World
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...
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It is Finished! | One Day That Changed the World
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!
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The Faithfulness of God
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...
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19 Words that Will Change Your Life | One Day That Changed the World
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…
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How Do You Lead Like Jesus? | One Day
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…
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God Has Blessings for You! | The Holy Spirit
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...
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Can God Use Me? | The Holy Spirit
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...
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Jesus' Final Words | The Holy Spirit
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!
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What is the Holy Spirit? | The Holy Spirit
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...
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God Has A Plan Pt. 9 - The Desires of Your Heart
"...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!
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God Has A Plan Pt. 8 - Raising A Live-Long Follower of Christ
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…
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God Has A Plan Pt. 7 - It's All Good
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…
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God Has A Plan Pt. 6 - God Has A Plan For You
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!
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God Has a Plan Pt. 5 - Abundant Life
"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.
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God Has a Plan Pt. 5 - Abundant Life
"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.
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God Has A Plan Pt. 2 - Light of the World
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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God Has A Plan Pt. 1 - If My People...
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...
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God's Promises - God Keeps His Promises
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…
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Forgiveness Pt. 2 - Why Should I Forgive?
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.
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Forgiveness Pt. 1 - What is Forgiveness?
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.
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Every Soul Matters to God Part 2
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.
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Every Soul Matters to God Part 1
"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.
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Great Bible Stories Pt. 9 - Elijah
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.
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Great Bible Stories Pt. 8 - Naaman
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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Great Bible Stories Pt. 5 - Nebuchadnezzar - The Price of Pride
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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A Conversation with Derek and Tammy Walker
Pastor Rod Loy sits down with missionaries Derek and Tammy Walker to discuss their important work in Africa.
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Great Bible Stories Pt. 4 - Gideon - When God Doesn't Make Sense
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.
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Great Bible Stories Pt. 2 - Jacob and Esau - Family Feud
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...
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Great Bible Stories Pt. 1 - Josiah: It's Time To Lead
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.
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Teach Us To Pray Pt. 6 - For Thine Is The Kingdom
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!
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Teach Us To Pray Pt. 5 - Lead Us Not Into Temptation
"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...
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Teach Us To Pray Pt. 4 - Forgive Us Our Debts As We Forgive Our Debtors
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..."
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Teach Us To Pray Pt. 3 - Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread
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.
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Teach Us To Pray Pt. 2 - Thy Kingdom Come. Thy Will Be Done...
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
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Worship Pt. 3 - The Presence of God
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.
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Worship Pt. 2 - Choose To Worship
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.
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Worship Pt. 1 - Get In His Presence
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...
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Tell Me A Story Pt. 6 - The Parable of the Good Samaritan
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?
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Tell Me A Story Pt. 5 - The Parable of the Rich Fool
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.
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Tell Me A Story Pt. 4 - The Parable of the Talents
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.
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Tell Me A Story Pt. 3 - The Lost Sheep and The Lost Coin
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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Tell Me A Story Pt. 2 - The Great Banquet
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.
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Tell Me A Story Pt. 1 - The Pharisee and The Tax Collector
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.
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Easter - The Missing Piece
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...
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Missions: Vanuatu
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…
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Healing Pt. 3 - Different Methods, Same Healer
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.
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