First Love Online Church (FLOC)

Welcome to First Love Online Church In this episode (Part 1 of an ongoing series), Pastor Niral warns that the church must take the return of Jesus seriously without trying to predict it. They contrast neglect and obsession over eschatology, unpack key scriptures (Matthew 24, 2 Peter 3, Revelation 2) and explain the warning to the Ephesian church to "repent and do the first works." The message highlights the fig tree parable and the rebirth of Israel as signs that this generation should watch and prepare, reviews growing global persecution of Christians, and urges believers to return to passionate worship, holy living, and urgent prayer for Israel, the church, and the next generation.

In today's First Love Fellowship message, Pastor Niral continues to address the topic of the "Unsaved Christian". Answering the question, such as: "Why Am I Struggling With My Faith?" and "How Do I Know I Am Really Saved?"   Subscribe to our Channel for More: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstLoveFellowship?sub_confirmation=1   You can connect with First Love Fellowship at WeAreFirstLove.com.

The sermon explores what it means to be a true disciple versus an "unsaved Christian," emphasizes Christ’s full humanity and divinity, and explains salvation, repentance, and the call to live for Jesus. Listeners are invited to respond to the gospel, embrace Jesus as Lord, and join the church’s mission of prayer, discipleship, and missional living. 

On Palm Sunday Pastor Niral reflects on Jesus’ triumphant entry and warns about the "unsaved Christian"—people who use Christian language but lack true regeneration—connecting this condition to moralistic therapeutic deism, lukewarm faith, and the need to bear spiritual fruit. He urges the church to repent, pursue unity across denominations, pray for persecuted believers worldwide, and return to gospel-centered discipleship, holiness, and bold evangelism.

This audiobook, Beginning the 3:16 Journey: The Road to True Discipleship explains God’s boundless love as revealed in John 3:16, showing how the cross bridges our separation from God and offers eternal life through true belief that moves from the mind to the heart. It calls listeners to a life of conviction and sacrificial love—abandoning former ways, demonstrating faith through action, and embracing discipleship. Includes a prayer of repentance and invites new believers to Jesus. You can connect with First Love Fellowship at WeAreFirstLove.com.

“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.” (John 1:14)   This single verse is the summit of all Scripture—the breathtaking climax of John’s prologue and the hinge of human history. The eternal, divine Word who spoke galaxies into existence stepped into His own creation… and took on human flesh. He didn’t just visit—He moved in. He pitched His tent among us. The Shekinah glory that once filled the tabernacle now walked dusty roads, touched lepers, wept at graves, and ate with sinners.In this soul-stirring message, Pastor Niral unpacks the greatest miracle ever: The infinite God became truly human—vulnerable, mortal, yet sinless The glory of the Father now visible in the face of Jesus Christ The tabernacle of old fulfilled forever in Emmanuel—“God with us” The overflowing fullness of grace and truth that meets every need of our hearts This is not just doctrine. This is the heart of the gospel: God did not stay distant—He became flesh so that we could behold His glory and be forever changed.If the wonder of the Incarnation has grown familiar to you, let this message rekindle your awe. Jesus is the unique, one-of-a-kind Son, full of grace and truth—and He is still with us today.Come behold the glory. Come draw near to the One who moved into your world to save you.   First Love Online Church is Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and YouTube. Please like, subscribe, follow, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode!

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” With these thunderous opening lines, John pulls back the curtain of eternity and shows us Jesus as He truly is: the eternal, uncreated, fully divine Son—the One through whom every star, atom, and soul was made. In this foundational message, Pastor Niral takes us verse-by-verse into John 1:1–8 to behold: The Word who was face-to-face with God from all eternity… and WAS God The Creator who spoke galaxies into being and now steps into His own story The Life who is the Light that no darkness—sin, Satan, or death—can ever overpower The true Light that John the Baptist was sent to announce so the world, including you, might believe This isn’t just theology; it’s authority that can be lived out on a practical level. Once you see Jesus as the eternal Logos—the divine Word who holds all things together—your life will never be the same. If you’ve ever wondered “Who is Jesus, really?”—this message is your answer straight from the Word. Come fall in love with the pre-existent Christ all over again.

He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him. The long-awaited Messiah stepped into the nation prepared for centuries to welcome Him… and they shut the door in His face.  BUT — here it comes, perhaps the greatest pivot of the redemptive narrative — to everyone who DOES receive Him, to whoever believes in His name, He gives the right (the POWER) to become children of God, born not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but born of God.   In this powerful message, we stand at the hinge of redemptive history: • From devastating rejection to breathtaking adoption • From “no” in the Old Testament to the explosive “yes” of the New • From ethnic privilege to an open invitation for every tribe and tongue This is the moment the entire Bible has been waiting for. This is how you and I — outsiders, sinners, people with no claim on God — became beloved sons and daughters of the Most High. A deep, inductive, heart-stirring exposition that will leave you worshiping the God who turned the darkest refusal into the widest welcome the world has ever known. 

In “Hymn of the Logos Pt. 3: The Peril of Unbelief,” Pastor Niral moves to the sobering heart of John 1:9–12, where the true Light that enlightens every person has come into the world, yet the world He made did not know Him, and His own people did not receive Him. This episode carefully traces the fourfold repetition of “world” that exposes the universal tragedy of willful rejection, the inexcusable nature of unbelief in light of creation’s clear testimony (Romans 1:20), and the fatal consequence of remaining in spiritual darkness. At the same time, we linger on the glorious turning point introduced by the great “but” of verse 12: to everyone who receives Him—to those who believe in His name—He gives the right to become children of God, a rebirth that is entirely God’s sovereign gift. The message is clear and urgent: the Creator has personally entered His darkened creation, sin has blinded humanity to its Maker, and the difference between eternal life and eternal loss rests on whether a person will receive or reject the true Light. Listeners are called to marvel at the grace that opened their own eyes, to grieve with Christlike tears over those still in darkness, and to faithfully proclaim the gospel while the Light still shines and the invitation still stands.

In “Hymn of the Logos Pt. 2: Jesus is God,” we carefully examine the climactic declaration of John 1:1—“and the Word was God”—and the verses that immediately follow (John 1:1–8). This episode focuses on the the full deity of the Logos, the imperfect tense of “was” that underscores eternal pre-existence, and the simultaneous distinction (“with God”) and identity (“was God”) that together reveal the relational reality of the Trinity before creation began. We trace how John deliberately rules out any created intermediary by stating that all things were made through the Word and that in Him was life—the very life that is the light of humanity. The episode also addresses how Jesus testifies of Himself as the great I AM. One clear, unwavering message emerges—Jesus Christ is not merely a great teacher or a prophet; He is the eternal God who created all things and now offers Himself as the unconquerable Light for a darkened world.              

In a world torn between blue flags of revolution and red flags of tradition, both sides claim to defend civilization—yet both have declared war on the true Church. This explosive episode shatters the false left-vs-right dichotomy, exposing how progressive alliances (from LGBTQ+ advocacy to climate justice) seek to dismantle biblical authority through legal strangulation and cultural vilification, while conservative coalitions (from nationalism to pro-life campaigns) weaponize faith for political power, substituting nostalgia for the Kingdom.   Drawing from Jesus’ radical command in Matthew 5:43-48 to love enemies and pray for persecutors, we redefine the Church—not as a voting bloc or culture-war battalion, but as a redeemed people rooted in love (Ephesians 3:17), bound by the Greatest Commandment and Great Commission. Discover the six essential actions believers must take: prioritize prayer, stay faithful to Scripture, engage in spiritual warfare, respond with grace-fueled evangelism, build resilient communities, and end denominational division for the sake of John 17 unity.   Refuse the false choice. Lay down every label except “Christian.” Pick up the weapon of love and preach the Gospel that saves. The great conflict isn’t left versus right—it’s both versus Christ’s Bride. It’s time to choose: Not left. Not right. Only Christ.

This message will hep believers to live a life that is truly surrendered to God. Minister Ose challenges believers to walk in covenant with God through sacrifice so that we can truly be disciples who count the cost even in the face of death and difficulty so Jesus can reign supreme in our lives. It's more than makeup and clothing -- performances based Christianity. It's a love walk that reaches out to God every single moment. 

We continue on the Kingdom of God, focusing on the laws of the Kingdom, and how it operates. Pastor Niral teaches on the reality of the jurisdiction of the Kingdom, and how it can impact our lives, every day. 

Pst. Niral and Eld. Ose Burnett come together to talk candidly about the election, voting, and the place the church holds in American politics and issues of our day. The two of them dive into controversial issues and the biblical stand we must take concerning them all. This election is not about Trump or Harris. It's about you, the church. Who will you be, regardless of which candidate comes into office? 

In this episode, Pastor Niral and Elder Ose discuss the Kingdom of God, the laws of the Kingdom, and some practical strategies of operating in Kingdom authority in every area of life. This message is a "must listen" for anyone who is struggling in their faith and needs to see the resources of the Kingdom of God in full operation. 

The entire Bible points to this one thing: The Kingdom. Therefore, it is vital that the church. understands more about this urgent reality. In fact, the agenda of the adversary is to blind the world from the Kingdom, and the laws of the Kingdom. The church, however, operates under a different jurisdiction, and the benefits, and laws of the Kingdom apply to us, today. This beginning of the Kingdom series is a group of lessons taught to Pastor Niral while he was away on Prayer Mountain. You don't want to miss this. 

We can no longer ignore the signs. Evidence of the great falling away, and the beginning of sorrows are everywhere. The increase in every issue mentioned by Jesus in Matthew 24 are upon us, which only leads to one thing -- the return of our Lord Jesus Christ.  There are some (even Christians) who act as though this will ever happen, but the Bible is clear. Our Lord will return in power and glory. And, while we don't know the exact time, we all should watch or the signs. Wake up, Church! Jesus is coming. 

End time events tend to evade most believers, and often, the teachings on the subject bring fear. In this series, Pastor Niral teaches on the 70 Weeks prophecy of Daniel 9, and what this means in history as well as in our future. Still, keep in mind that the teachings on the Eschaton (the End) are not meant to bring fear, but rather, hope! There is a posture and function of the church in the light of events around the world which point to the end of the age. No matter what is happening in our world, we have a job to do, and as the Church, it shall be accomplished!  

Based on her testimony which she shared at church, Krystal Thomas gives a follow-up teaching on things that will keep you stuck in your past bondage. She shares the ways in which you can come out, and addresses questions you must avoid in order to truly be free. If you are looking for freedom from their past, this message is important! 

Elder Ose Burnett shares on the reason why the glory is necessary in today's church, and how you can be a part of what God is doing in our day. 

Listen...we can say all we want about what we believe, but true faith is not just an internal belief. It involves action. You cannot claim the WORD of faith without the WORK of faith. In this message, Pastor Niral shares from the story of the great warrior, Abraham (Yes, Abraham), and how he believed God through his actions, and came into his promise. You'll be blessed by this message. 

There is a greater blessing —  a blessing that gets you on fire and in alignment with the mission of Jesus, with power. That blessing is the baptism in the Holy Spirit. Charles Finney needed it. EM Bounds needed it. John Wesley and William Seymour needed it. This is something that Jesus didn’t want His disciples to miss, if they were to fulfill His mission. They needed it because they needed power behind the message. Why would He expect any less today? We cannot fulfill the mission of Christ without the power of Christ. Therefore, we need the realities of the Holy Spirit today, just as they did back then. Yes, the healings, the miracles, the prophecies, the gift of faith and yes…the speaking in tongues are for us today.  This message on the Spirit’s baptism will prayerfully draw you to pray for something deeper — something that will change…everything. 

Elder Ose, Tanisha Grey, and Murielle Joseph speak on the fear of the Lord, and how it relates to our consecration. This is a featured message during our consecration as we trust God for a fresh baptism in the Holy Spirit. 

In part 5 of Winning the Church to Christ, Pastor Niral speaks on the spirit of Saul versus the spirit of David. He points out how each man dealt with the correction of their prophets, and how these two dynamics relate to discipleship in our present day. 

On a beautiful spring Saturday afternoon, Elder Ose Burnett, Tomi Oyegbola, and Elizabeth Barsoum joined together in a podcast to speak to single women on what to do to be married. Very often in singleness, women (and men) are instructed on what NOT to do in their singleness. But, what SHOULD a woman do in anticipation of getting a spouse? How should she present herself to the world, as she prays for the man God has for her? What kind of man should she seek? The messages in this podcast serve as the groundwork for an upcoming women's conference that you'll hear about, soon.     

In this fourth part of the Winning the Church to Christ series, Pastor Niral speaks on the “Unceasing Prayer” portion of the First Love Fellowship mission. Pulling from chapters 8 and 9 of the book of Ezekiel, Niral ministers on the inkhorn judgment which began in the house of God, and why it is imperative that every believer became an intercessor— a prayer warrior on behalf of the Church. This is not an option. It is a mandate that will put you at odds against the culture around you, even amongst church people. Still, it will align you with God’s agenda, and all the blessing which comes with that agenda. He that has an ear let him hear what the Spirit is saying to the church. 

The Matthew 25 mandate is a charge that EVERY CHRISTIAN should take as a matter of life and death, because it is. Judgement is decided, based on this mandate. Eternity is in the balance, based on this one teaching of Jesus. Still, there is glory, and reward for anyone who would answer the call of Jesus to engage in what He considers priority. In this message, Pastor Niral teaches on why every co-laborer of First Love Fellowship (and every believer in general) must pay attention to this specific call which is expressed in the FLF vision and mission: Winning the Church to Christ through unceasing prayer, intentional discipleship, and missional living. 

Niral and Ose continue the discussion of Winning the Church to Christ, exposing major needs int he body of Christ, keeping us safe from those who "creep in," based on the book of Jude.

Pastor Niral ministers a foundational message for First Love Fellowship, from Isaiah 62:1. Decades ago, he saw it coming -- a time where the church would become a mission field of people who were subject to apostate culture to the point that evangelism had to happen in our church walls. Now, we are resisting this apostasy by bringing the gospel message to the church. You are invited to become a part of this prophetic mandate, and get back to the Bible! 

Worship is more than a song we sing. It is not just music. While it may involve music at times, true worship is more about surrender and sacrifice. In this second part of the True Worship message, Pastor Niral teaches on what it really means to worship God, and what it costs. 

Are you willing to suffer? Are you selling to give up everything? Are you prepared to lay all aside, for the sake of Christ? Is your life in total surrender? In this message, Pastor Niral teaches on True Worship, which always involves sacrifice -- even the sacrifice of one's life. This may not be a popular message among the "feel good" culture of today's church, but it is a message to those who desire, as Paul desired, to gain Christ. 

This concludes the series, The Manifest Presence of God. 

In this message, we review the Revelation Gifts of the Spirit. Pastor Niral speaks on the idea that the spiritual gifts mentioned in 1 Corinthians 12 were always meant to be the means by which the church operated, as one body in Christ. Clearly, there must be something about the Church that the world cannot replicate -- something supernatural. It's time to return to the first works, and allow room for the Holy Spirit to move through the body of Christ, again. 

This third part of this series speaks of the gifts of the Spirit. Even among "Charismatics," the Spirit has become more of an expression than a spiritual reality. Pastor Niral speaks to this issue by diving right into the gifts of the Spirit, and why they are important for this day. In this message, he speaks on the power gifts: Miracles, healing, and faith. 

When men in the Bible came into contact with God, everything changed. Today, we are proficient about speaking of Him, but we are weak in engaging Him. In this message, Pastor Niral outlines why it's important in our day to encounter God. 

Go to any church in America, and you will hear a message about God. The internet is rife with people debating about Him. Even we, in our devotional lives consume data about Him. When do we actually meet this God? How can we actually engage Him beyond reading about Him, or hearing about Him? It seems the the entirety of scripture shows us a God who wants to be close. Yet, so few experience that closeness. In this message, Niral and Ose speak on the very thing that holds us back from engaging and seeing Him as we should. This message is for every Christian. 

This is the final FLOC podcast of 2023. Niral and Ose share some insight on what the church must do to prepare for what every indicator seems to suggest, will be a tumultuous year. What are the expectations God has of us? How can we live, blessed even though the world around us is going crazy? What are the concrete actions we must take? It's all in this episode. 

Join Elder Ose, Krystal Thomas, and Murielle Joseph as they share teaching and testimonies of God's faithfulness! 

The process of healing involved PRAISE! In this episode, Krystal Thomas speaks on the process of healing that allowed her to walk out of the hospital with a healthy son, who had been diagnosed with leukemia. Elder Ose joins her as host, as they both share strategies on how to overcome when all the odds are against you. 

Even as believers, we often miss the blessing of God because we are simply not diligent. Seeing this, the world is run by people who admittedly, work harder than most of us. What place does WORK have in our every day life? In this fourth part of "Faith: Trusting God Without Losing Your Mind," Pastor Niral speaks about diligence, and th benefit it offers to those who dare to ignite the fire and passion of hard work. 

There may be several reasons why you feel as though you have no direction in life. You may feel like you have no motivation. Perhaps you don't even want to get out of bed in the morning. It could even be that your desires are skewed, and you are not sure if what you want is what God wants. All of these issues are answered by your devotional life. Pastor Niral and Elder Ose share on Faith: Trusting God without Losing Your Mind, Part 3.

Pastor Niral shares from the book of James as the church enters a new phase in the light of current events in Israel. This is a warning against double-mindedness. It's time to be steadfast in our faith, without wavering! 

Join Elder Ose as she shares on the topic of Faith, and its relationship with honor. 

In this final message of the series, Niral dives into the agenda of the AntiChrist, and how false prophets in the present day serve as forerunners of the actual False Prophet and AntiChrist. Citing scriptures in Revelation, fair warning is given regarding the mark of the beast, and being addicted to the cares of this world.  

For many years, the church has made a deliberate attempt to get rid of "hellfire and brimstone" teachings. While there may have been good reason for that in some cases, it seems that the pendulum has swung in a different direction, where today, the fear of God has left the church. In this series, a clear warning is given on the reality of hell, coupled with the hope of the gospel to deliver lost souls (even church-goers) from the wrath of God. This may be one of the most important messages you will hear. Return to your first love. 

Elder Ose speaks on the selfless act of New Testament Giving. Today, one of the most neglected ministries in the church is giving. Ose warns us of the neglect of this gift, as well as the benefit of being faithful to God.