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In today's gathering, we focused on praying for the miracle of healing from trauma. Pastor Hurmon gave us five specific miracles to pray for. We can often struggle to name exactly what happened to us, so the first prayer is for “Courage to Name My Wound Without Shame”. Trauma doesn't just hurt us—it shapes us. It can show up in many obvious and covertly destructive ways in our lives. Our second prayer is for “Insight to See the Patterns”. We heal best not alone, but in community. Our third prayer is for “A Heart That Moves Toward Community”. When we feel weighed down by our trauma, we can feel hopeless, but God can turn our wounds into witness. We should pray for “A Testimony in the Making”. Healing from trauma provides peace. We pray for “The Miracle of Peace'. Bring all your requests from God and he will listen to your prayers. Come back on Wednesday for a prayer and worship night!
Restoration doesn't mean erasing our trauma—it means letting Jesus redeem it, reframing our story with grace and purpose. Just as He met the disciples in their fear and showed them His wounds, Jesus meets us in ours, offering peace, healing, and a renewed calling. Through naming our pain, reclaiming our emotional truth, and reconnecting with others, we partner with God in turning our wounds into holy ground—not just for our healing, but for the healing of others. Let grace reframe your story—and take one courageous step toward restoration.
In the second message of the “Restored” series, we called to name our wounds to begin healing. This is because we are restored not by hiding our wounds, but by naming them. We are reminded in the scripture that we are not the only ones that experience trauma, the disciples experienced trauma when hiding from persecution after Jesus' death. It is important to acknowledge how our trauma has has shaped us and can shape explosive, fear-based reactions to ourselves and others. Once we acknowledge trauma and let Jesus in for healing, Jesus interrupts what trauma told you would last forever. He stands with us in our trauma and helps us work through it. Through Jesus, we learn that our wounds don't disappear—but they can be transformed into testimony and power, no longer holding us hostage but becoming tools in God's redemptive plan.
In this final message of the “Rooted” series, Pastor Hurmon invites us to be rooted in our faith during the turning points in our lives. Life's defining moments — moments of joy, pain, loss, success, disappointment, or transition can either push us toward God and deeper trust, or away from God and into doubt. It's not the event itself that grows or erodes our faith, it's how we interpret it. Our interpretation can be shaped by both our worldview and the people we are doing life with. We should ensure that we engage in providential relationships that God uses to speak to us, support us, and shape us spiritually because we were never meant to face our pivotal moments alone. When we experience turning points rooted in providential relationships we receive perspective, presence and perseverance.
In this compelling sermon from the "Rooted" series, Pastor Hurmon Hamilton emphasizes the transformative power of personal ministry through Jesus's example of foot-washing, highlighting that faith matures through action, not just learning. He uses practical examples to encourage and illustrate how stepping out to serve allows God to grow something in us that cannot be obtained through listening to the messages and teaching alone. The sermon powerfully demonstrates that service is worship in action - challenging viewers to move beyond passive faith to active ministry, making this message essential viewing for anyone seeking deeper spiritual growth through practical service.
In this message, Dr. Rhonda Hamilton highlights the importance of trusting God. Even when we are doing God's work diligently, life can present many stressors through work, family life or health struggles. The overwhelming stressors can feel like a militia coming towards us. In those times, we should remember that God is always with us. The Lord will equip us for everything He calls us to do. We should refrain from being afraid, thanking God for everything we know he has done before and let His peace wash over us.
Today, we celebrate the redeeming love of Jesus withan inspiring Easter message called “Redeemed”. Continuing our series on Forgiveness, Pastor Hurmon surfaces the incredible redemption available to every person through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Neither our sin nor our trauma defines us. God's redemption does. We are forgiven. Because Jesus lives, you don't have to keep reliving past trauma and pain. You can write a different ending, learn to accept God's forgiveness, and let his love flow through you to those around you.
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In this message, Pastor Hurmon calls us to set boundaries because we can say no as an act of love. One of the ways that God's love works in our life is that it points us toward honouring boundaries. When boundaries are violated in your life, it creates harm and destruction. The deeper we experience the love of God the easier it is for us to recognise healthy love in our lives. Agape realizes that there are times when you need to let go. Even if we need to let go from others in our lives, we can continue to love and trust God. We can practically love God by showing gratitude daily, engaging in Bible study regularly, worshiping Him regularly and serving the church community.
In this final message of our Resolution vs. Solution series, Pastor Tilden Fang explore how our personal resolutions and goals ultimately point us to the one true solution—God. While our efforts may bring temporary change, only He can provide lasting transformation and fulfillment. Uncover the deeper purpose behind our pursuits and discover the hope found in Him!
In this message, Pastor Hurmon kicks off the ‘Resolution vs Solution' series with a word of encouragement to be a blessing in the lives of others, even during our hard times. Every year there are many people that experience breakthroughs because they move from having intentions to effective action. We need to move towards solutions and not just resolutions. This year, we should focus on being a blessing, allowing God to do revolutionary things in our lives. Being a blessing transforms us in many ways in our mind and in our spirit, increasing feelings of joy, reducing stress and enriching our lives with blessings flowing back to us. It's a reminder that being a blessing during times of hardship, using our talents, time and influence to bless others, can help us during tough situations. Pastor Hurmon is calling us to be a blessing right now when we can even if times are hard. If you are inspired to be a blessing, you can reach out to find a way to be a blessing at NBCC a few times a month.
In this first message of 2025, we learn from Rabbi ILana Goldhaber-Gordon about what blessings are, and how our relationship with blessings teaches us about our relationship with God. Through exploring the stories of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, Rabbi Goldhaber-Gordon reminds us that blessings are more than luck; they are gifts from God. Blessings are not deserved, and receiving blessings places an obligation on us to be blessings to others by sharing our blessings. Blessings are not finite or limited things that can be owned or stolen. For that reason, we should celebrate not only our blessings, but the blessings we witness with others, and we should share the testimonies of our blessings as part of our witness of God's love. Finally, when we are cut off from our sense of being blessed, we are cut off from God and become lonely, but when we realize and share our blessings, they allow our relationships with God and others to grow.
This message explores the importance of finding peace through courage and trust in God, even in the midst of life's uncertainties and challenges. Guest speaker, Dennis Logie, unpacks how embracing God's purpose for our lives allows us to move from fear to faith, inspiring us to step into His greater story with confidence.
In this message, Pastor Hurmon reminds us that in these difficult times, there is still hope for the nations. He asks: Is Jesus the King of our lives? Jesus is the King of all who surrender to His authority. Jesus' kinship is focussed on love, justice, serving others and giving His life to save ours. Christmas brings us grounded optimism: optimism in the midst of despairing circumstances. The God that we love and serve is a God of love and justice and peace. Grounded optimism rooted in God has the power to comfort us during hard times.
As we continue our exploration of what Christmas is all about in our Hope of Peace series, Pastor Hurmon moves from themes of serenity and courage, to a focus on the wisdom and joy we need to face life's darkest moments. Life isn't always easy — grief, illness, financial strain, and relationship challenges can leave us feeling stuck in the dark. But the Christmas story reminds us that even in our hardest seasons, God's light breaks through. Light often comes to us in the form of WISDOM!
In the lead-up to Christmas, we kick off the Hope of Peace Series. In this first message, Pastor Hurmon uses the discussion between Mary and Gabriel to discuss the ways we are able to find and experience peace in a time of turbulence and uncertainty. In order to do this, we must remember that even though we have a story that dominates our life, our most important role is as a part of God's ultimate story. When we focus on God' story, we remember that there is peace, even in what appears to be uncertainty, and we are able to find perspective. While our story may change from good to bad, and is focused on the day to day, God's story lasts forever, always points towards bringing people back into relationship with God. The way we focus on God's story is by remembering that God has a calling and purpose on our lives; saying "yes" to that calling, even when we aren't sure what that entails; and using even our hard times and uncertainty to bring glory to God. In addition, we must focus on and engage with God's will; stop trying to control what's not ours to control; and trust God with the things we cannot change. When we do this, we are able to find serenity in God's ultimate stories, no matter what is happening in our own dominant stories.
Sequoia Church Lead Elder & Future NBCC Elder 2025, Brad Jung, highlights the power of prayer. Pray is meant to bring us into relationship with God, and Jesus has set the example of being in communion of God through prayer. Prayer is more than just asking God, it's experiencing God. God doesn't always answer our prayers the way we want him to, but He is always with us. God responds to persistence, giving us what our souls crave. Even if we don't feel like our prayers our answered, we will always have His ultimate gift – the Holy Spirit.
Pastor Hurmon Hamilton explores two essential ingredients for impactful living: rejoicing and reaching. He unpacks how cultivating an attitude of gratitude, embracing a stewardship worldview, and maximizing our God-given gifts can lead to a life of joy and purpose. Through compelling stories and biblical insights, Pastor Hamilton challenges listeners to courageously reach for their dreams while serving as faithful stewards of God's blessings. This inspiring sermon offers a transformative perspective on living a life that glorifies God and impacts others, no matter our circumstances.
The Secret Of Faithful Stewardship by NBCC Podcast
In this message, Pastor Hurmon teaches us about kairos moments: the opportune, divine moments when God acts or presents a special opportunity. This is when eternity and historic time intersect. When you're dealing with kairos, you can meet the moment, but you cannot make the moment. Pastor Hurmon teaches us how to recongise kairos moments and ensure that we do not miss these moments in our lives. He reminds us that when it looks like God isn't doing anything, God is moving. Sometimes in the waiting period, it gets worse before it gets better. You have to trust God anyway because God sees what you cannot see. Even when we feel like we've missed a kairos moment, God is a redeeming God. He can redeem missed moments and create fresh opportunities. Remember that God speaks to us, grants favour and orchestrates times and seasons.
In this first message of the new “Reaching and Rejoicing” series, Pastor Hurmon dives into the amazing season of growth God has in store for NBCC. Have you ever realized that God's plans exceed our wildest dreams? As we journey together on the path He's set for us—both individually and as a church—we're invited to grow, stretch, and aspire for more. No matter who you are, you are safe, loved, and challenged here.
Pastor Hurmon reminds us of God's loving grace, which embraces us despite our struggles to live up to Jesus' example. Even faithful followers like Peter make mistakes, but Jesus doesn't reject us — He chooses us, offering grace, forgiveness, and the potential for growth and transformation. If you're feeling unworthy or disqualified, take heart — Jesus sees your struggle and longs to draw you closer.
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