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March 15th, 2026 | No Other Gospel | Galatians 2:11-21In this message from March 15, 2026, Pastor Ben Lofton continues the No Other Gospel series with a clear and compelling teaching from Galatians 2:11–21, centered on one foundational truth: justification comes by faith in Jesus Christ alone.Walking through three key movements—Confrontation, Declaration, and Transformation—Pastor Ben unpacks Paul's public confrontation of Peter and what it reveals about the danger of compromising the Gospel. When fear of man led Peter to pull back from Gentile believers, his actions communicated a distorted message: that faith in Jesus wasn't enough. Paul's response makes it clear—when we add to or subtract from the Gospel, we lose it altogether.This message drives home the urgency of getting the Gospel right. Like a construction error that starts small but grows over time, even slight distortions of truth can lead us far from what is real. The Gospel is simple but non-negotiable: Jesus plus nothing equals everything.Pastor Ben then walks through Paul's powerful declaration that no one is justified by works of the law. The law reveals our need but cannot save us—only faith in the finished work of Christ can make us right before God. And while we are saved by faith alone, that faith never remains alone—it leads to a transformed life.Finally, the message points to the ongoing transformation that flows from justification. Galatians 2:20 reminds us that we have been crucified with Christ, and now live by faith in Him. The Christian life is not about striving to earn God's love, but living from it—fully dependent on Jesus, who loved us and gave Himself for us.This sermon is both a challenge and an invitation: Are you subtly adding to the Gospel in your life? Or are you resting fully in the finished work of Jesus?Listen in and be reminded—it's not Jesus plus anything. It's just Jesus, and He is more than enough.Do you know JESUS? https://www.nbgilmer.org/do-you-know-jesusNeed PRAYER? https://www.nbgilmer.org/praySupport through GIVING: https://www.nbbctx.org/giving
March 15th, 2026 | No Other Gospel | Galatians 2:11-21Pastor Todd Kaunitz continues the No Other Gospel series with a powerful look at Galatians 2:11–21, highlighting both confrontation and clarity when it comes to the truth of the Gospel.Through a striking real-life illustration and Paul's face-to-face confrontation with Peter, we're reminded of a challenging but essential truth: no one outgrows the Gospel. Even seasoned believers can fall into fear, compromise, and spiritual blind spots. When Peter withdraws from Gentile believers out of fear of man, Paul boldly calls him out—not to shame him, but to protect the integrity of the Gospel.This passage leads into one of the clearest explanations of the Gospel in the New Testament. Pastor Todd unpacks what it means to be justified by faith alone—not by works of the law—and why our standing before God rests entirely on the finished work of Jesus Christ. The law exposes our need but cannot save; only Jesus can declare us righteous.But the Gospel doesn't stop at justification. It continues into sanctification—Christ actively at work within us. Galatians 2:20 reminds us that we have been crucified with Christ, and now live by faith in Him. To rely on ourselves is to nullify grace; to trust in Jesus is to experience ongoing transformation.This message is both a wake-up call and an invitation: Where might fear or compromise be shaping your life? And are you truly trusting in the finished and ongoing work of Christ?Listen in and rediscover the power of the Gospel—not just for salvation, but for every day of your life.Do you know JESUS?: https://www.nblongview.org/do-you-know-jesusNeed PRAYER?: https://www.nblongview.org/praySUPPORT through giving: https://www.nbbctx.org/giving
March 8th, 2026 | No Other Gospel | Galatians 2:1-10What happens when the Gospel becomes unclear in the life of the church? In this message from Galatians 2:1–10, Jake Peterman walks through a defining moment in the early church when the truth of the Gospel was being challenged. Some teachers were claiming that faith in Jesus wasn't enough—that salvation required Jesus plus the Jewish law. But Paul makes it clear: there is only one Gospel, and it cannot be improved, updated, or added to.As Paul meets with the leaders in Jerusalem, the church faces a critical test that would shape the future of the Gospel. Through this passage, Jake highlights three powerful realities that must remain present if the church is going to stay healthy and faithful to Jesus: Gospel Alignment, Gospel Freedom, and Gospel Mission.When the Gospel is clear, the church stays aligned around the truth of salvation through Christ alone. When grace is understood, believers experience freedom from trying to earn God's approval. And when the Gospel truly takes hold of our hearts, it sends us into the world—and into our everyday lives—with purpose.This message is a powerful reminder that the Gospel isn't just the starting point of the Christian life—it's the center of it. And when grace transforms us, it reshapes how we live, how we follow Jesus, and how we carry His mission into our homes, workplaces, and communities.Do you know JESUS? https://www.nbgilmer.org/do-you-know-jesusNeed PRAYER? https://www.nbgilmer.org/praySupport through GIVING: https://www.nbbctx.org/giving
March 8th, 2026 | No Other Gospel | Galatians 2:1-10When the truth of the Gospel is challenged, what should believers do? In this message from Galatians 2:1–10, Pastor Daniel Norris walks through a pivotal moment in the early church when the Gospel itself was under pressure. As false teachers attempted to add religious requirements to salvation, the apostles were forced to confront a critical question: Is Jesus enough?Through Paul's meeting with the leaders in Jerusalem, we see how the church responded when the Gospel was on the line. Pastor Daniel highlights three powerful movements that still guide the church today: standing aligned in truth, remaining firm in conviction, and moving forward united in mission.This episode reminds us that the Gospel of Jesus Christ cannot be diluted, modified, or added to. Salvation is not Jesus plus something—it is Jesus alone. And when believers hold fast to that truth, the church remains clear in its message and unified in its mission.Join us as we continue our series “No Other Gospel” and discover why clarity about the Gospel matters more than ever.Do you know JESUS?: https://www.nblongview.org/do-you-know-jesusNeed PRAYER?: https://www.nblongview.org/praySUPPORT through giving: https://www.nbbctx.org/giving
March 1st, 2026 | No Other Gospel | Galatians 1:10-24In this powerful message from Galatians, Matt Darby reminds us that the Gospel is not man's idea—it is God's revelation. And when that Gospel truly comes into your life, it doesn't just inform you… it transforms you.The book of Galatians is an urgent warning: don't turn to a different gospel. As Paul defends his ministry against accusations of people-pleasing and watering down the truth, he does something deeply personal—he tells his story. Why? To prove two things:The Gospel he preached came directly from Jesus.The Gospel he received completely changed his life.In Galatians 1:10–24, Paul confronts the charge that he softened the message to gain popularity. But a man who was beaten, stoned, rejected, and scarred for Christ (Galatians 6:17) is not chasing applause. He is chasing faithfulness. Paul declares that he did not shape this message—it was revealed to him by Jesus Himself.Matt walks us through Paul's dramatic conversion in Acts of the Apostles (Acts 9), where Saul—the violent persecutor of Christians—was interrupted by the risen Christ. The one “breathing threats and murder” became the one boldly proclaiming, “Jesus is the Son of God.” That is amazing grace.Every testimony has three parts:Who I was before JesusHow I met JesusHow my life has changed since JesusPaul never got over what Christ had done for him. From Acts of the Apostles 22 and 26 to Philippians 3 and 1 Timothy 1, he kept telling the same story—not because he lacked new material, but because grace had rewritten his life.This message presses a personal question: Has Jesus ever interrupted your life? You can know the language of Christianity and still be unchanged. But when the Gospel truly comes from Jesus, it transforms your life into a testimony that points back to Him.God's grace is not for the polished parts of you. It's for the worst in you. The ashamed parts. The hidden parts. The rebellious parts. Grace does not respond to your goodness—it meets you in your weakness.And when that kind of grace finds you, you don't hide your story—you tell it.Do you have a testimony?Can you articulate it?Who needs to hear it this week?This episode is a call to return to the true Gospel—and to boldly share the story of how it changed you.Do you know JESUS? https://www.nbgilmer.org/do-you-know-jesusNeed PRAYER? https://www.nbgilmer.org/praySupport through GIVING: https://www.nbbctx.org/giving
March 1st, 2026 | No Other Gospel | Galatians 1:10-24Stories are powerful. From the dramatic conversion of Nicky Cruz—once a violent gang leader in 1950s New York who encountered the life-changing love of Christ through David Wilkerson—to the countless testimonies of believers throughout history, God uses transformed lives to proclaim a transforming Gospel.In this message, Pastor Todd Kaunitz opens Galatians 1:10–24 and shows us that the Apostle Paul wasn't simply defending his authority—he was declaring the authenticity and power of the true Gospel. As false teachers questioned Paul's message and motives, accusing him of being a man-pleaser who watered down the truth, Paul responded the most compelling way possible: he told his story.Paul reminds the Galatian church that the Gospel he preached wasn't man-made—it was revealed directly by Jesus Christ. And his life proved it. Once a violent persecutor of Christians, Paul encountered Christ on the road to Damascus (Acts 9), and everything changed. The man who once tried to destroy the Church became one of its boldest proclaimers. From being stoned and left for dead (Acts 14) to planting churches across regions, Paul demonstrated that he was not living to please people—but to please God.In this sermon, Pastor Todd highlights three powerful movements found in Paul's testimony:• Before I Met Jesus – Paul's former life of religious zeal and violent persecution reminds us that no one is too far gone for grace.• How I Met Jesus – A sovereign encounter with Christ changed everything. Salvation isn't gradual self-improvement; it's divine intervention.• Since I Met Jesus – Paul's life bore visible fruit. The churches glorified God because of the transformation they saw.Your story matters. When your story becomes a testimony, it becomes evidence of the Gospel's power. Like Paul, every believer has a “former life,” a moment of encounter, and a transformed future. And someone needs to hear it.If you've experienced the grace of Jesus, your testimony may be the on-ramp that leads someone else to faith.This week, ask yourself: Do I just have a story—or am I sharing a testimony?Do you know JESUS?: https://www.nblongview.org/do-you-know-jesusNeed PRAYER?: https://www.nblongview.org/praySUPPORT through giving: https://www.nbbctx.org/giving
February 22nd, 2026 | No Other Gospel | Galatians 1:6-9In this urgent message from our No Other Gospel series, Pastor Matt Darby takes us to Epistle to the Galatians 1:6–9 and delivers a clear warning for the church today: don't turn to a different gospel.Galatians reads like a spiritual tornado warning. Paul skips the pleasantries because something dangerous is brewing. The believers were drifting—not by rejecting Jesus outright, but by subtly adding to Him. And that's where the danger lies.At the heart of this message is a powerful truth:Hold fast to the true Gospel, and you hold fast to Jesus.Turn from the Gospel, and you turn from Him.There is no other Gospel because there is no other Savior.Pastor Matt reminds us that the Gospel is not merely information about Jesus—it is the announcement of what Jesus has done. The Gospel is historical, substitutionary, complete, and received as a gift. It is the good news that Jesus Christ lived the life we couldn't live, died in our place, rose in victory, and now offers full forgiveness and right standing with God by grace alone through faith alone.But the Galatians were being tempted by a “Jesus-plus” gospel—Jesus plus law, plus works, plus religious performance. And that same temptation still confronts us today.This episode exposes modern “Jesus-plus” distortions, including:Jesus + good worksJesus + church activityJesus + moral improvementJesus + personal effort to stay savedWhen we begin trusting our performance to secure or maintain our salvation, we drift from grace. And as Paul makes clear, to distort the Gospel is not a small theological tweak—it's spiritual disaster.With clarity and pastoral urgency, Pastor Matt explains why even apostles or angels are not the authority—the Gospel is. Any message that adds to Christ alone ultimately places us under condemnation rather than freedom.In the true Gospel, Jesus received the curse.In every false gospel, we remain under it.This message is both a warning and an invitation: stop trying to earn what God freely gives. Grace is not something you graduate from—it's something you go deeper into.Kingdom math is simple:Jesus + Nothing = EverythingJesus + Anything = NothingThere are only two options—life in Christ alone or condemnation in everything else. Hold fast to the true Gospel. Hold fast to Jesus.Do you know JESUS? https://www.nbgilmer.org/do-you-know-jesusNeed PRAYER? https://www.nbgilmer.org/praySupport through GIVING: https://www.nbbctx.org/giving
February 22nd, 2026 | No Other Gospel | Galatians 1:6-9In this powerful message from our No Other Gospel series, Pastor Todd Kaunitz walks us through Epistle to the Galatians 1:6–9 and confronts one of the most urgent dangers facing the church—counterfeit gospels.The Apostle Paul opens his letter with strong words: “I am astonished…” The believers in Galatia had embraced the true Gospel—saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. But after Paul left, false teachers crept in with a subtle distortion: Jesus is necessary, they said—but not enough. Faith in Christ must be supplemented with circumcision and obedience to the Old Testament law.It sounded close to the truth. It used familiar language. But it was fatally flawed.Pastor Todd unpacks the meaning of the word euangelion—“good news”—a proclamation of victory. Just as a king would send word home that the enemy had been defeated, the Gospel announces that Jesus has conquered sin, death, and the grave. The message is clear: salvation comes by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone.But what happens when we add to that message?In this episode, you'll discover:Why “Jesus-plus” gospels actually abandon JesusHow adding works to grace nullifies the finished work of ChristThe difference between a distorted gospel and the true GospelWhy Paul's warning carries eternal weightFrom religious moralism to systems that subtly mix grace and works, Pastor Todd shows how counterfeit gospels often look nearly identical to the real thing—just like a fake bill that passes at first glance. The solution? Become so familiar with the true Gospel that you instantly recognize the counterfeit.Because in God's Kingdom math:Jesus + Nothing = EverythingJesus + Anything = NothingThis message is both a warning and an invitation. The true Gospel is good news—Jesus took the curse so we could receive grace. Any other message is not just a variation. It's no gospel at all.Listen in and rediscover the freedom, clarity, and power of the one true Gospel.Do you know JESUS?: https://www.nblongview.org/do-you-know-jesusNeed PRAYER?: https://www.nblongview.org/praySUPPORT through giving: https://www.nbbctx.org/giving
February 15th, 2026 | No Other Gospel | Galatians 1:1-5In this opening message of our new series through Galatians, Pastor Matt Darby lays a critical foundation with a bold reminder: there is no other Gospel.In a world filled with competing messages—social media, politics, self-help, religion—everyone is preaching a version of “good news.” Each promises identity, fulfillment, improvement, or freedom through performance. But as the apostle Paul makes clear in Galatians 1, the moment you add anything to Jesus, you've created a different gospel altogether.Written around 48 A.D. to young churches being swayed by counterfeit teaching, Galatians is Paul's most urgent and direct letter. A group known as the Judaizers were insisting that salvation required Jesus plus religious rule-keeping. Paul's response? Christ alone.From Galatians 1:1–5, Pastor Matt unpacks three pillars of a Gospel foundation:Gospel Authority – The Gospel is not man-made. It comes from God, through Jesus Christ, validated by the resurrection. We don't edit it, soften it, or improve it—we receive it.Gospel Clarity – Jesus “gave Himself for our sins.” The heart of the Gospel is substitution. Christ didn't die as an example or moral inspiration—He died in our place.Gospel Liberty – The Gospel doesn't just forgive; it delivers. Jesus rescues us from slavery to both sin and religion. We are not saved by trying harder—we are set free by grace.This message calls us to examine our foundation. Are we trusting in Christ's finished work, or subtly drifting back into performance and self-effort? Because Jesus is our substitute, we don't have to strive for approval—we live from acceptance.You are forgiven. You are accepted. You are free. Not someday. Not hopefully. But right now in Christ.There is no other Gospel.Do you know JESUS? https://www.nbgilmer.org/do-you-know-jesusNeed PRAYER? https://www.nbgilmer.org/praySupport through GIVING: https://www.nbbctx.org/giving
February 8th, 2026 | Encounter | John 14What if God actually answered the prayers we've been praying?In this powerful message from our Encounter series, Pastor Derrick Jackson challenges us with a sobering reality: when we ask God to come near, He doesn't show up as a guest—He moves in as a resident.Through John 14:16–23, we see that Jesus didn't promise a temporary visitation. He promised the Holy Spirit—another Helper of the same kind—to dwell with us forever. Not occasionally. Not conditionally. Forever.But here's the tension: guests are easy. Residents are not.Guests don't rearrange your life. Residents do.Guests overlook messes. Residents address them.Guests visit. Residents take ownership.When God makes His home in us, He doesn't just comfort—He confronts. He doesn't affirm everything—He redeems everything. His presence exposes what we've learned to manage, challenges what we've delayed surrendering, and transforms what we've kept behind closed doors.This message is a heartfelt call to move beyond inviting God into moments and instead surrendering the whole house—our habits, our relationships, our private struggles, our delayed obedience. Because when Christ reigns, obedience begins—imperfectly, but sincerely.You don't clean the house so God will move in. Jesus already paid the price so God could dwell in imperfect people.The question isn't whether God will come near.The question is: Are you ready for Him to stay?Listen in and ask yourself—are you praying for a visit, or are you ready for full residence?Do you know JESUS?: https://www.nblongview.org/do-you-know-jesusNeed PRAYER?: https://www.nblongview.org/praySUPPORT through giving: https://www.nbbctx.org/giving
February 8th, 2026 | Encounter | John 14As we close out our Encounter series, Pastor Matt Darby takes us deep into John 14 with a sobering and powerful question: Are we ready if God answers our prayer?We often cry out for an outpouring of God's presence—but what happens when He actually comes? Scripture reveals a critical truth: when God comes down, He doesn't come as a guest… He comes to make His home with us.In this message, Pastor Matt unpacks Jesus' promise of the Holy Spirit—the Helper who dwells with us and will be in us forever. He explores the connection between love and obedience, the difference between God's omnipresence and His manifest presence, and what it truly means to surrender every room of our lives to His authority.God does not intend to rent space in your heart. He doesn't lease. He doesn't share ownership. Where He inhabits, He transforms.If we want His power, we must embrace His authority.If we want His presence, we must pursue His purity.If we want His blessing, we must honor His boundaries.This message is a heartfelt call to full surrender: unlocking the hidden rooms, tearing down idols, and welcoming the Holy Spirit not as a visitor—but as Lord of the house.Are we ready for Him to take ownership?Tune in and be challenged, encouraged, and invited into deeper surrender.Do you know JESUS? https://www.nbgilmer.org/do-you-know-jesusNeed PRAYER? https://www.nbgilmer.org/praySupport through GIVING: https://www.nbbctx.org/giving
February 15th, 2026 | No Other Gospel | Galatians 1:1-5In this opening message of our new series through the book of Galatians, Pastor Todd Kaunitz lays a strong foundation with a clear and urgent reminder: there is no other Gospel.Traveling back to Paul's first missionary journey in Acts 13–14, we see the Gospel explode among the Gentiles in Galatia. But not long after, false teachers began adding requirements to salvation—insisting that faith in Jesus wasn't enough. Paul's response? A bold, uncompromising letter declaring that Jesus alone saves. To add to the Gospel is to miss the Gospel.In Galatians 1:1–5, Pastor Todd unpacks three powerful pillars of our Gospel foundation:Gospel Authority – The Gospel is not man-made. It comes directly from Jesus Christ and carries divine authority.Gospel Clarity – Salvation is by grace alone, through the death and resurrection of Jesus. We don't earn it—Christ accomplished it.Gospel Liberty – Jesus didn't just forgive our sins; He came to rescue and set us free from slavery to sin and religion.In a culture filled with relativism, compromise, and distorted truths, this message calls us back to the unchanging, sufficient, and life-giving truth of the Gospel. Grace brings peace. Jesus brings freedom. And the foundation of our faith must remain firm.If you've ever wondered whether faith in Christ is truly enough—or felt the pull to add performance to grace—this message is for you.There is no other Gospel.Do you know JESUS?: https://www.nblongview.org/do-you-know-jesusNeed PRAYER?: https://www.nblongview.org/praySUPPORT through giving: https://www.nbbctx.org/giving
February 1st, 2026 | Encounter | Isaiah 64:1-4What does it look like to truly encounter God—not just study Him, but experience His living presence?In this message from the Encounter series, Pastor Matt Darby invites us into Isaiah's desperate prayer for revival: “Oh that You would rend the heavens and come down.” This sermon reminds us that the Christian life was never meant to be lived apart from the presence of God. Revival is not something we manufacture or manage—it is a sovereign outpouring of God's presence that brings life, power, and transformation to His people.Walking through Isaiah 64, Pastor Matt traces a biblical pattern seen in every genuine move of God: crisis, visitation, transformation, remembering, and longing. From the danger of functioning religiously without God's manifest presence, to the hope of divine visitation that shakes what seems immovable, this message calls the church to renewed hunger for God Himself.Using vivid imagery—from dry riverbeds suddenly flooded with rain to the stunning desert super bloom—listeners are challenged to stop settling for spiritual activity without God and to cultivate a deep longing for His presence once again.This is a call to wait, to thirst, and to cry out for more—because nothing else will do but Him.Do you know JESUS? https://www.nbgilmer.org/do-you-know-jesusNeed PRAYER? https://www.nbgilmer.org/praySupport through GIVING: https://www.nbbctx.org/giving
February 1st, 2026 | Encounter | Isaiah 64:1-4What does it really mean to pray for revival—and why aren't more believers desperate for it?In this message from the Encounter series, Pastor Todd Kaunitz unpacks the biblical meaning of revival: to live again. Drawing from Isaiah's cry in Isaiah 64:1–4, Pastor Todd walks through five powerful themes that shape a genuine prayer for revival—crisis, visitation, transformation, remembrance, and longing.This sermon confronts the spiritual crisis facing God's people, calls for a fresh visitation of God's presence, and explores how true revival transforms not only the church but entire cultures. From historic awakenings like the First and Second Great Awakenings, the 1857 Prayer Revival, the Welsh Revival, and the Jesus Movement, to modern glimpses of God's presence, listeners are reminded that every move of God is preceded by desperate, faithful prayer.Like a barren desert waiting for rain, this message calls the church to wait actively, cry out boldly, and believe that God still pours Himself out on those who seek Him.A timely and stirring call to pray for more than a mist—for a torrential downpour of God's Spirit.Do you know JESUS?: https://www.nblongview.org/do-you-know-jesusNeed PRAYER?: https://www.nblongview.org/praySUPPORT through giving: https://www.nbbctx.org/giving
January 25th, 2026 | Encounter | 2 Corinthians 3:7-18In this message from the Encounter series, Pastor Todd Kaunitz invites us to experience a fresh encounter with Jesus through the glory of God revealed in the Holy Spirit. Teaching from 2 Corinthians 3:7–18, Pastor Todd contrasts the fading glory of the Old Covenant—revealed through Moses and the Law—with the far greater, lasting glory of the New Covenant found in Christ.Paul shows us that while the Law exposed sin and brought condemnation, it could never transform the heart. True life, freedom, and transformation come through the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit. Where once a veil separated people from God's glory, that veil is now removed through faith in Jesus, giving believers bold access to God's presence.This sermon highlights three powerful truths about life in the Spirit:Access to a greater glory — God's presence now dwells within us through the Holy Spirit.Spiritual freedom — freedom from sin, shame, condemnation, and death.Ever-increasing transformation — an ongoing, inward change as we are shaped into the image of Christ.Pastor Todd explains that this life in the Spirit happens through believing (salvation, when the veil is removed) and beholding (continually gazing on the glory of the Lord through abiding in His presence). As we behold Jesus, we are transformed—because we truly become what we behold.A powerful call to examine whether we've truly believed and whether we're living a life of beholding the glory of the Lord.Do you know JESUS?: https://www.nblongview.org/do-you-know-jesusNeed PRAYER?: https://www.nblongview.org/praySUPPORT through giving: https://www.nbbctx.org/givingDo you know JESUS? https://www.nbgilmer.org/do-you-know-jesusNeed PRAYER? https://www.nbgilmer.org/praySupport through GIVING: https://www.nbbctx.org/giving
January 18th, 2025 | Standalone | Mark 1:16-18At UNITED Student Weekend 2026, guest speaker Ryan Fontenot shares a powerful message from Mark 1:16–18 that traces the heart of Jesus' call to every believer. Through three movements, this episode reveals how Jesus pursues us with salvation, invites us into a real relationship, and sends us on mission. From God calling out to Adam in Genesis to Jesus calling fishermen by the sea, we see that our God is a pursuing God—and if you're here, it's because He's pursuing you. This message challenges students to turn, trust, and treasure Jesus fully, to let go of what once defined them, and to step into a life of purpose. Because followers are fishers, saved people are sent people, and pursued people pursue people.Do you know JESUS? https://www.nbgilmer.org/do-you-know-jesusNeed PRAYER? https://www.nbgilmer.org/praySupport through GIVING: https://www.nbbctx.org/giving
January 18th, 2026 | Standalone | Luke 15:11-24At UNITED Student Weekend 2026, guest speaker Nick Hurst shares a powerful message titled “I'll Leave the Light On.” Drawing from Luke 15:11–24, the story of the prodigal son, this message reveals the heart of God toward every wandering child.Nick highlights three powerful truths: God doesn't give up on you, even when you walk away. God doesn't say “I told you so”—He says “welcome home.” And God's mercy is bigger than your mistakes. This episode is for anyone who has ever felt too far gone, too ashamed, or too broken to return.No matter your past or how far you've drifted, God is still watching, still waiting, and still leaving the light on. Grace is greater, mercy is deeper, and home is always open.Do you know JESUS?: https://www.nblongview.org/do-you-know-jesusNeed PRAYER?: https://www.nblongview.org/praySUPPORT through giving: https://www.nbbctx.org/giving
January 11th, 2026 | Encounter | Hebrews 4:11-16What does it truly mean to encounter God—not just the idea of Him, but God Himself?In this message from the Encounter series, Pastor Matt Darby explores how God meets us, forms us, and draws us deeper into life with Him through His living Word. Teaching from Hebrews 4:11–16, Pastor Matt reminds us that the Bible is not merely information to be studied, but the primary place where we encounter the presence and voice of the living God.As the writer of Hebrews warns believers against hardening their hearts, this message calls us back to a life of trust, obedience, and rest found in Jesus. God's Word is living and active—able to reach beneath the surface of our behaviors and expose the inner places of our hearts, not to shame us, but to free us. Through Scripture, God forms who we are becoming, reorients what we love, and places us honestly before Him so that real relationship can grow.Ultimately, encountering God through His Word always leads us back to Jesus—our compassionate High Priest who understands our weakness and invites us to draw near with confidence to receive mercy and grace in our time of need.This message challenges us to examine our relationship with God's Word and invites us into a deeper, daily encounter that doesn't end with exposure, but with grace.Do you know JESUS? https://www.nbgilmer.org/do-you-know-jesusNeed PRAYER? https://www.nbgilmer.org/praySupport through GIVING: https://www.nbbctx.org/giving
January 11th, 2026 | Encounter | Hebrews 4:11-16What if the key to spiritual growth isn't a shortcut—but a daily encounter with God's Word?In this message from the Encounter series, Pastor Todd Kaunitz invites us to experience a fresh encounter with the living presence of God through Scripture. Drawing from Hebrews 4:11–16, he reminds us that the Bible is not just a book to be read, but the very Word of God—living, active, and powerful to transform our lives.Pastor Todd unpacks what it means to “strive to enter God's rest,” showing how ongoing obedience to God's Word leads us into the abundant life found in Jesus. As the Word exposes the true condition of our hearts, it doesn't lead us to shame—but to grace. Through Christ, our great High Priest, we are invited to approach the throne of grace with confidence and find mercy and help in our time of need.This message also launches the NT260 challenge—an invitation to read one chapter of the New Testament a day, five days a week, for the rest of the year. The goal isn't simply to read the Bible, but to encounter Jesus through His Word.If you're longing for spiritual rest, renewal, and a deeper relationship with God, this message will challenge and encourage you to open the Scriptures—and meet Him there.Do you know JESUS?: https://www.nblongview.org/do-you-know-jesusNeed PRAYER?: https://www.nblongview.org/praySUPPORT through giving: https://www.nbbctx.org/giving
January 4th, 2026 | Encounter | Hosea 10What does it really mean to encounter God—not just know about Him, but experience His presence as a lived reality?In this first message from the Encounter series, Pastor Matt Darby invites us into a deeper understanding of how God moves toward His people and how we respond to experience Him personally. Drawing from Hosea 10, Pastor Matt reminds us that encounters with God don't happen by accident—they happen when hungry hearts meet a willing God.Through Scripture, illustration, and pastoral insight, this teaching explores three ways we prepare our hearts for an encounter with the presence of God: sowing righteousness, breaking up the fallow ground of spiritual drift and hardness, and intentionally seeking the Lord. This message confronts subtle cynicism, self-reliance, and spiritual neglect, while offering hope that God is near, ready, and eager to be found.If you've ever felt weary, disappointed, spiritually dry, or hungry for more of God, this message is a call back to simple faith, renewed hunger, and joyful pursuit—trusting that when we seek the Lord, He will come and rain righteousness upon us.Do you know JESUS? https://www.nbgilmer.org/do-you-know-jesusNeed PRAYER? https://www.nbgilmer.org/praySupport through GIVING: https://www.nbbctx.org/giving
January 4th, 2026 | Encounter | Hosea 10:12What if the greatest obstacle to experiencing more of God is our comfort with the status quo?In this opening message of the Encounter series, Pastor Todd Kaunitz calls the church to a holy discontentment with lukewarm Christianity and invites us into a deeper, transforming encounter with God. Drawing from Hosea 10:12, Pastor Todd unpacks God's call to spiritual renewal through repentance, heart cultivation, and persistent prayer.This message challenges believers to confront subtle compromise, hardened areas of the heart, and spiritual indifference, while reminding us that there is more of God's presence, power, and fruit available to those who seek Him. Through biblical teaching, historical examples of revival, and personal testimony, listeners are urged to return to holiness, break up fallow ground, and seek the Lord with urgency—until He shows up.This is a call to surrender, consecration, and renewed pursuit of God—for personal revival that leads to awakening in the world around us.Do you know JESUS?: https://www.nblongview.org/do-you-know-jesusNeed PRAYER?: https://www.nblongview.org/praySUPPORT through giving: https://www.nbbctx.org/giving
Decembet 28th, 2025 | Standalone | Genesis 15As the year comes to a close, Jake Peterman walks us through Genesis 15 to remind us of a truth we often forget in seasons of waiting: God's promises may move ahead of our understanding, but He never leaves His people behind.Through the story of Abram, this message speaks to the tension between what God has promised and what we can currently see. Abram believes God—yet still asks questions. He trusts—yet still waits. And in that space of uncertainty, God doesn't withdraw. He draws nearer. Jake shows how God's faithfulness is not proven by quick fulfillment, but by His steady presence in the middle of unanswered prayers, delayed hope, and unfinished stories.This episode connects the covenant God makes with Abram to the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises through Jesus, reminding us that our confidence rests not in our performance, but in who God is. Whether you're ending the year celebrating, grieving, exhausted, hopeful, or unsure of what comes next, this message offers a grounded reminder that God has been faithful—and He still is.If you're navigating uncertainty, wrestling with questions, or learning how to trust God when clarity hasn't come yet, this episode will anchor your faith in the unchanging character of a promise-keeping God.Do you know JESUS? https://www.nbgilmer.org/do-you-know-jesusNeed PRAYER? https://www.nbgilmer.org/praySupport through GIVING: https://www.nbbctx.org/giving
December 28th, 2025 | Standalone | Acts 6In this powerful and challenging message, Pastor Kyle Riley teaches that forgiveness isn't weakness—it's spiritual strength. Opening with a lighthearted story and moving into the life of Stephen in Acts 6–7, Pastor Kyle shows how a Spirit-filled life is marked by faith without compromise, perseverance without fear, compassion without resentment, and forgiveness without regret.Drawing from Scriptures like 2 Corinthians 12, Ephesians 4, Romans 12, and James 1, this message confronts bitterness as one of the enemy's greatest tools and invites believers to exchange wounded identities for lives shaped by grace. Stephen wasn't a pastor, apostle, or influencer—yet his obedience, courage, and radical forgiveness planted seeds that led to revival and the transformation of Saul into Paul.If you've been carrying pain, struggling with resentment, or wondering how to forgive when it feels impossible, this message will remind you that grace fuels forgiveness, forgiveness ignites faith, and prayer—not revenge—is where revival begins.Do you know JESUS?: https://www.nblongview.org/do-you-know-jesusNeed PRAYER?: https://www.nblongview.org/praySUPPORT through giving: https://www.nbbctx.org/giving
December 21st, 2025 | Attributes of Advent | Luke 2:8-20Why does Christmas exist? According to Pastor Matt Darby, the answer is simple yet profound: Christmas exists so that we can know God. In this Advent message from Luke 2:8–20, Pastor Matt explores how the arrival of Jesus reveals a God who is both overwhelmingly glorious and astonishingly gracious.While we often separate God's glory and His grace—placing glory in heaven and grace on earth—Luke's Gospel refuses to divide them. In the birth announcement of Jesus, God's radiant glory shines in the darkness, and His compassionate grace reaches the lowest and least: ordinary, overlooked shepherds living on the margins of society.Pastor Matt unpacks what the Bible truly means by God's glory—the weight, splendor, and radiance of His presence—and how that same holy glory comes near through grace. The shepherds' fear gives way to peace as God speaks words of comfort, proving that His holiness does not push sinners away but draws them close.At the heart of this passage is a powerful declaration: “Unto you is born this day a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” In one sentence, heaven announces salvation that is both cosmic and deeply personal. This message reminds us that God meets us where we are, not where we wish we were, and that His grace is always closer than we deserve.As the Advent season points us toward the new year, this sermon invites listeners to respond like the shepherds—drawing near, receiving salvation, and returning with hearts full of worship for all that God has done.Do you know JESUS? https://www.nbgilmer.org/do-you-know-jesusNeed PRAYER? https://www.nbgilmer.org/praySupport through GIVING: https://www.nbbctx.org/giving
December 21st, 2025 | Atrributes of Advent | Luke 2:9-20The Christmas season is often full—full of schedules, expectations, and emotions. In this message, Pastor Daniel Norris brings us back to the heart of Advent by reminding us that Christmas doesn't wait for us to have it all together. Instead, Christmas is the moment God stepped into our world.Drawing from Luke 2:8–20, Pastor Daniel unpacks two powerful attributes of Advent: the Glory of God and the Grace of God. As the glory of the Lord breaks into the darkness of an ordinary field, it reveals God's holiness and power. And as grace follows, it draws near to ordinary people—shepherds who were overlooked, insignificant, and fearful.This message explores how God's glory exposes our need, but His grace reassures us with good news of great joy for all people. Jesus doesn't arrive in strength or status, but in humility—wrapped in cloth, lying in a manger—so that no one has to climb to reach Him.Just like the shepherds, we're invited to respond: Will we stay in the field, or will we draw near and see what the Lord has done? This Advent message points us to the true meaning of Christmas—not what we feel about it, but what God has done through His Son.A timely reminder that the God we rightly fear is also the God who came near, bringing glory that overwhelms the darkness and grace that changes everything.Do you know JESUS?: https://www.nblongview.org/do-you-know-jesusNeed PRAYER?: https://www.nblongview.org/praySUPPORT through giving: https://www.nbbctx.org/giving
December 14th, 2025 | Attributes of Advent | Matt DarbyBehind the story of Jesus' arrival is the story of a God who longs to be known. In this week's Advent message, Pastor Matt Darby reminds us that Christmas exists so that we can know God—and that the more we know Him, the more we love, trust, and rest in Him.Walking through Luke 2, Pastor Matt highlights two powerful attributes revealed in the birth of Christ: God's providence and His faithfulness. From a Roman emperor's decree to a quiet manger in Bethlehem, we see a God who effortlessly guides history and faithfully keeps every promise He has made. What appears ordinary, inconvenient, or unnoticed is often the very place where God is doing His greatest work.This message is for anyone who feels weary, uncertain, disappointed, or stuck in the waiting. You'll be reminded that God's providence is not noisy, His faithfulness is not rushed, and His work is never absent—even when it feels quiet. Jesus' birth stands as undeniable proof that God is writing the story, directing history, and keeping His word perfectly and on time.Be encouraged: your life is not random, your waiting is not wasted, and the God who brought Jesus into the world at the exact right moment will not be late for you.Do you know JESUS? https://www.nbgilmer.org/do-you-know-jesusNeed PRAYER? https://www.nbgilmer.org/praySupport through GIVING: https://www.nbbctx.org/giving
December 14th, 2025 | Attributes of Advent | Luke 2:1-7In this message from the Attributes of Advent series, Pastor Todd Kauntiz invites us to lift our eyes to the providence and faithfulness of God revealed in the Christmas story. What many see as a familiar passage in Luke 2 becomes a powerful window into the heart of a God who is sovereign over history and unwavering in keeping His promises.As Pastor Todd walks through the birth of Jesus, we see how God orchestrated rulers, decrees, geography, and family lineage to fulfill ancient promises—that the Messiah would come from the line of David and be born in Bethlehem. From Caesar Augustus' decree to a manger in an insignificant town, nothing was accidental. God was providentially guiding history to bring redemption to the world.This message is especially for those carrying uncertainty, weariness, or anxiety about the future. Through fulfilled prophecy and God's faithfulness in the first Advent, we are reminded that the same God is still at work today—and can be trusted with what we are still waiting for. Because God has proven faithful before, we can place our hope in His promises yet to come.Listen and be encouraged: God is in control, He is always moving, and He always keeps His promises.Do you know JESUS?: https://www.nblongview.org/do-you-know-jesusNeed PRAYER?: https://www.nblongview.org/praySUPPORT through giving: https://www.nbbctx.org/giving
December 7th, 2025 | Attributes of Advent | Luke 1:26-38In this Advent message, Pastor Todd Kaunitz continues our series Attributes of Advent by exploring two profound characteristics of God revealed in the Christmas story: His omnipotence and His immanence. While God is all-powerful and sovereign over all creation, He is also deeply personal—near, involved, and present with His people.Drawing from Luke 1:26–38, Pastor Todd walks us through the miracle of the virgin birth, a stunning display of God's unlimited power. Yet this same miracle also reveals His intimate nearness as He steps into human history through the incarnation—God becoming flesh in the person of Jesus. Through Mary's honest questions and humble surrender, we see a model of trust when God's plans stretch beyond our understanding.This episode invites us to marvel at the God who both can do anything and who comes close. The God who defies natural laws to bring forth a Savior also draws near to the brokenhearted, the fearful, and the weary. Pastor Todd reminds us that because God is both omnipotent and immanent, we can trust Him fully, surrender to Him confidently, and bring our burdens before Him knowing He will never leave us.Whether you need reassurance of God's power or a reminder of His presence, this message calls you to draw near to the One who is both Almighty God and Ever-Present Savior.Do you know JESUS?: https://www.nblongview.org/do-you-know-jesusNeed PRAYER?: https://www.nblongview.org/praySUPPORT through giving: https://www.nbbctx.org/giving
December 7th, 2025 | Attributes of Advent | Luke 1:26-38In this week's Advent message, Pastor Matt Darby invites us into Luke 1 to rediscover the heart of Christmas: a God who longs to be known. As we continue our Attributes of Advent series, we see two breathtaking truths about God woven through the story of Jesus' arrival—He is omnipotent (all-powerful) and immanent (always present).Pastor Matt shows how God's power and God's nearness converge in unexpected places. From a forgotten town like Nazareth to a humble young woman like Mary, we see that God draws near not because we are impressive, but because He is gracious. His presence lifts our fears, speaks peace into our anxieties, and meets us in the quiet corners of life where we least expect Him.Through Gabriel's announcement, we are reminded that God's unstoppable power is building a kingdom no force on earth can disrupt. The virgin birth becomes more than a miracle—it becomes the foundation of our salvation, showing us that Jesus is both fully God and fully man, the only One able to redeem us. And yet, this same omnipotent God comes near, overshadowing His people with the power of the Holy Spirit, accomplishing in us what we could never accomplish on our own.Pastor Matt challenges us to consider: What happens when the God who can do anything also promises to be with us in everything? The answer is found in Mary's response—full surrender. Not a surrender of defeat, but a surrender of trust. A willingness to say, “Let it be to me according to Your word,” even when the path is unclear.This episode calls us to rest instead of strive, trust instead of fear, and surrender instead of control. Because God is both stronger than we think and closer than we realize.Do you know JESUS? https://www.nbgilmer.org/do-you-know-jesusNeed PRAYER? https://www.nbgilmer.org/praySupport through GIVING: https://www.nbbctx.org/giving
November 30th, 2025 | Attributes of Advent | Luke 1:5-25In this powerful Advent message, Pastor Matt Darby kicks off our series, “Attributes of Advent,” by taking us deep into the story behind the story—the God who longs to be known. Advent means arrival, and in the arrival of Jesus we don't just discover a Savior—we discover the very heart, character, and nature of God Himself.Walking through Luke 1:5–25 and the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth, Pastor Matt reveals two attributes that shine brilliantly in the Christmas narrative: God's sovereignty and God's mercy. Through a faithful but barren couple, an unexpected priestly assignment, and a long-awaited angelic message, we see a God who rules over every detail and moves with relentless compassion.Pastor Matt shows us:God's Sovereignty over Seasons — Our waiting is never wasted. God orchestrates every chapter of our lives with purpose, even when circumstances feel silent or stagnant.God's Mercy in Our Suffering — He sees our obedience, acknowledges our hurt, and meets us with His presence before His provision.God's Sovereignty Over Every Detail — Nothing about Zechariah's moment in the temple was random; God had placed him precisely where he needed to be.God's Mercy in Hearing Every Prayer — Even long-buried prayers are remembered by the God who treasures the cries of His people.God's Sovereignty Over the Impossible — Age, biology, and limitation cannot hinder the purposes of God.God's Mercy in the Miracle — God not only gave Zechariah and Elizabeth a child—He gave them a prophet who would prepare the way for the Messiah.God's Sovereignty and Mercy in Our Doubt — Zechariah's unbelief didn't derail God's plan. God lovingly disciplines, but He never abandons. Doubt doesn't disqualify us—God's mercy holds us even there.Through this message, Pastor Matt calls us to see our own lives through the lens of who God truly is: a sovereign King writing every line of our story, and a merciful Father filling those lines with compassion, patience, and purpose.If you find yourself waiting, suffering, longing for the impossible, or wrestling with doubt—this episode will remind you that God is working in every season, hearing every prayer, and moving in ways far greater than you can see.Do you know JESUS? https://www.nbgilmer.org/do-you-know-jesusNeed PRAYER? https://www.nbgilmer.org/praySupport through GIVING: https://www.nbbctx.org/giving
November 30th, 2025 | Attributes of Advent | Luke 1:5-25As we enter the Advent season, Pastor Todd Kaunitz launches a new series exploring the attributes of God revealed in the story of Christmas. In this episode, “Sovereign & Merciful,” we journey through Luke 1:5–25 and witness how God's divine nature is displayed in the lives of Zechariah and Elizabeth.Pastor Todd reminds us that what we believe about God shapes everything about us. Through the story of an aging priest chosen by God at a divinely appointed moment, we see the sovereignty of God—His absolute rule, His orchestration of every detail, and His power to accomplish the impossible in His perfect timing. Even in seasons of silence, waiting, or disappointment, God is at work for His redemptive purposes.We also see the mercy of God—His compassion toward the hurting, His attentiveness to the prayers of His people, and His tender kindness in giving Zechariah and Elizabeth a long-awaited son. Pastor Todd shows us that God's mercy is not only found in the blessings He gives, but also in the seasons He withholds, shaping us for a greater purpose than we could imagine.This message culminates in the announcement of John the Baptist—the one foretold by the prophets—whose life would prepare the way for the ultimate revelation of God's mercy: the coming of Jesus Christ.If you're walking through a season of waiting, distress, or wondering what God is doing, this episode will anchor your heart in the truth that God is sovereign, God is merciful, and God can be trusted.Do you know JESUS?: https://www.nblongview.org/do-you-know-jesusNeed PRAYER?: https://www.nblongview.org/praySUPPORT through giving: https://www.nbbctx.org/giving
November 23rd, 2025 | Standalone | 1 Peter 1:3-7What does it really mean to be sure of your salvation? In a world where certainty is rare and often feels impossible, Pastor Ben Lofton turns to 1 Peter 1:3–7 to help believers discover where true assurance is found—and how to recognize the evidence of a transformed life.In this stand-alone message, positioned between sermon series, Pastor Ben dives deep into one of the most foundational questions of the Christian faith: How can I know that I'm truly saved? Whether you struggle with doubt, wrestle with false assurance, or simply want to grow in confidence before God, this passage offers clarity, hope, and solid ground.Through Peter's words to suffering, persecuted believers, we explore three essential truths:Salvation is an act of God's grace, made possible through the finished work of Jesus—not something we earn or achieve on our own.Our salvation is held and guarded by God, secured by the Holy Spirit and sustained by God's power, not our performance.Assurance is revealed through transformation, as genuine faith produces real fruit, endurance, and an ongoing work of the Spirit in our lives.Pastor Ben reminds us that the Christian life is one of long obedience, shaped over time by the power of the Holy Spirit. A transformed heart leads to a transformed life—not perfectly, but undeniably. And the evidence of that transformation becomes the foundation of our assurance.Whether you're seeking confidence in your salvation, discerning areas of needed growth, or longing to see the work of God more clearly in your life, this message will point you back to the hope, security, and transforming power of Jesus.Join us for The Evidence of Assurance, and allow Scripture to steady your heart and strengthen your faith.Do you know JESUS? https://www.nbgilmer.org/do-you-know-jesusNeed PRAYER? https://www.nbgilmer.org/praySupport through GIVING: https://www.nbbctx.org/giving
November 23rd, 2025 | Standalone | Luke 17:11-19As we step into Thanksgiving week, Pastor Daniel Norris invites us to shift our hearts into a posture of gratitude—one that recognizes God's mercy, returns to Jesus in worship, and ultimately leads to a transformed life.Drawing from Luke 17:11–19, this message unpacks the story of ten lepers who encounter Jesus, yet only one returns in gratitude. Through vivid storytelling and personal reflection, Pastor Daniel explores how easy it is to become familiar with God's grace—so familiar that we forget to marvel at it. But a grateful heart remembers where Jesus was headed, recognizes the mercy we've received, and comes back to the feet of the One who gave it.In this episode, you'll discover:How gratitude begins when we remember the mercy Jesus extended long before we ever moved toward Him.Why obedience often precedes breakthrough, just as the lepers were healed “as they went.”What sets true gratitude apart—not just receiving God's blessings, but returning to the Blesser.How gratitude transforms us, making us whole from the inside out.Whether you feel like one of the nine who walked away or the one who returned, this message calls you to slow down, remember God's grace, and respond with a heart full of worship.Join us as we prepare for Thanksgiving by cultivating A Grateful Heart.Do you know JESUS?: https://www.nblongview.org/do-you-know-jesusNeed PRAYER?: https://www.nblongview.org/praySUPPORT through giving: https://www.nbbctx.org/giving
November 16th, 2025 | Seek ONE | Luke 18:18-30In this special Commitment Sunday message, Pastor Matt Darby challenges us with a simple but life-altering question: What is the one thing driving everything in your life—and is it Jesus? As our church continues the Seek 1 journey, this sermon invites every listener into a deeper place of surrender, trust, and freedom.Drawing from Luke 18 and Jesus' encounter with the rich young ruler, Pastor Matt exposes how easy it is to let good things become ultimate things—especially in the area of finances. Nothing grips the human heart quite like money, and nothing tests our trust quite like surrendering it. But Jesus isn't after our money; He's after our hearts. And where our treasure is, our hearts inevitably follow.In this message, you'll discover:• Jesus calls us to full surrender—not partial obedience.Like the rich young ruler, we can be moral, faithful, and religious, yet still hold back the “one thing” that truly owns us. Jesus wants access to every room of our lives.• Surrender is the path to spiritual freedom.Pastor Matt unpacks the powerful imagery of the camel and the needle, showing that self-sufficiency can trap us, while surrender to Jesus sets us free from worry, control, and divided loyalty.• What Jesus asks us to release, He replaces with something far greater.When we trust Him with what we think we can't live without—especially our finances—we discover that obedience is not loss but exchange. Jesus promises blessing “in this time and in the age to come.”As Pastor Matt leads the church into a moment of courageous obedience, he reminds us: today isn't about the church getting your money—it's about your heart getting free. The rich young ruler walked away sad because he couldn't trust Jesus with his treasure. But we are invited to walk forward in joy as we surrender our own.This message will encourage, challenge, and stretch anyone who desires to make Jesus truly The One Thing That Drives Everything.Do you know JESUS? https://www.nbgilmer.org/do-you-know-jesusNeed PRAYER? https://www.nbgilmer.org/praySupport through GIVING: https://www.nbbctx.org/giving
November 16th, 2025 | Seek ONE | Luke 18:18-30In this powerful conclusion to the Seek 1 sermon collection, Pastor Todd Kaunitz walks us through one of the most sobering and revealing encounters in the Gospels—the story of the rich young ruler in Luke 18. While our series may be wrapping up, the journey of becoming a “seek first” follower of Jesus continues. Today's message presses into a life-defining question: What is the one thing that drives everything in your life—and is it Jesus?Pastor Todd shows how Jesus lovingly exposes the ruler's heart, revealing the one thing he refused to surrender: his wealth. And with that revelation comes a truth for all of us—every person has a “one thing,” and if that “one thing” isn't Jesus, it will ultimately keep us from fully following Him.Throughout this message, you'll discover:• Kingdom life is received, not earned.Salvation isn't achieved by performance, morality, or religious devotion—it's received through surrender to Jesus as Lord.• Whatever has your heart, has you.Jesus presses beyond outward obedience to reveal the internal loyalties that often hold us back. What is the “one thing” you resist giving up?• Jesus rewards every act of surrender.Following Jesus always costs something—but it also always leads to something better. He promises blessing in this life and eternal reward in the next.With practical questions, biblical insight, and an invitation to courageous obedience, Pastor Todd challenges us to consider what we need to surrender so we can experience the fullness of Kingdom life.If you've ever felt pulled between Jesus and something you hold tightly—money, comfort, relationships, control—this message will speak directly to your heart.Do you know JESUS?: https://www.nblongview.org/do-you-know-jesusNeed PRAYER?: https://www.nblongview.org/praySUPPORT through giving: https://www.nbbctx.org/giving
November 2nd, 2025 | Seek ONE | Matthew 6:19-24In this message from the Seek 1 series, Pastor Matt Darby reminds us that when it comes to the human heart, nothing competes for God's place quite like money. Jesus' words in Matthew 6:19–24 confront the idols that fight for our worship and call us to serve one Master—not money, not possessions, but Christ alone.Through this passage, Pastor Matt unpacks three powerful truths from Jesus' teaching: -Money is the greatest indicator of what has your heart. What you treasure most will always reveal where your heart truly is. -How you view money shapes how you view everything else. A kingdom perspective fills your life with light, but a worldly one brings darkness. -You will either serve money as your god or serve God with your money. Everyone will have one master—but no one can have two.Pastor Matt challenges us to see every resource we have as belonging to God and to live with open hands, not clenched fists. Through Malachi 3, we're reminded that the tithe—the first and best tenth—is how we declare that all we have belongs to Him. And through Colossians 1, we see that Jesus is preeminent—first in all things, including our finances.“Every act of generosity weakens the grip of greed and strengthens your trust in God.”This message is both practical and deeply spiritual—a call to dethrone idols, trust the Lord's provision, and live with a posture of radical generosity. Because life works best when Jesus is first, and everything else flows from there.Do you know JESUS? https://www.nbgilmer.org/do-you-know-jesusNeed PRAYER? https://www.nbgilmer.org/praySupport through GIVING: https://www.nbbctx.org/giving
November 2nd, 2025 | Seek ONE | Matthew 6:19-24In this message from the Seek One series, Pastor Todd Kaunitz challenges us to examine who—or what—truly masters our hearts. Continuing in Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, we dive into one of His most penetrating teachings: “You cannot serve both God and money.”Through Matthew 6:19–24, Pastor Todd unpacks three powerful truths Jesus gives about money: -Money is the greatest indicator of what has your heart. -How you view money will shape how you view everything else. -You either serve money as god or serve God with money.This message reminds us that generosity isn't about losing control—it's about surrendering to the One who deserves first place in everything. From the principle of tithing in Malachi 3 to the preeminence of Christ in Colossians 1, Pastor Todd shows how life works best when Jesus is first in our families, our time, our gifts, and our finances.“God can do more with 90% surrendered to Him than you can with 100% in your control.”Tune in and discover what it means to live with One Master—seeking first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness.Do you know JESUS?: https://www.nblongview.org/do-you-know-jesusNeed PRAYER?: https://www.nblongview.org/praySUPPORT through giving: https://www.nbbctx.org/giving
November 9th, 2025 | Seek ONE | Acts 3-4What does it look like when Jesus becomes the One Thing That Drives Everything? In this powerful message from Pastor Matt Darby, New Beginnings continues the Seek journey with “One More.”Drawing from Acts 3–4, Pastor Matt unpacks how the early church—empowered by the Holy Spirit—became a movement passionate about reaching one more for Jesus. This wasn't about better strategy or bigger buildings—it was about supernatural power that produced four unmistakable marks of a Spirit-filled life:Supernatural Faith – believing God still performs miracles.Supernatural Witness – boldly proclaiming the Gospel without fear.Supernatural Prayer – crying out to God for courage, not comfort.Supernatural Surrender – releasing everything to advance His mission.When the Spirit fills God's people, cities are shaken, lives are changed, and “one more” meets Jesus.Join Pastor Matt as he challenges the church to live on mission, surrender everything, and believe again that anything is possible when Jesus is the One Thing That Drives Everything.Do you know JESUS? https://www.nbgilmer.org/do-you-know-jesusNeed PRAYER? https://www.nbgilmer.org/praySupport through GIVING: https://www.nbbctx.org/giving
November 9th, 2025 | Seek ONE | Acts 3-4In this powerful message, Pastor Todd Kaunitz continues the Seek series with “One More,” a deep dive into Acts 3–4. The early church wasn't driven by size, status, or comfort—it was driven by one mission: reaching one more for Jesus.Pastor Todd unpacks how the first believers lived with supernatural power, revealing four marks that fueled their movement:Supernatural Faith – trusting God to do the impossible.Supernatural Witness – boldly proclaiming Jesus, no matter the cost.Supernatural Prayer – crying out in unity for God's presence and power.Supernatural Surrender – living open-handed for the sake of the Gospel.Through vivid teaching and real-life examples, this message challenges us to make Jesus the one thing that drives everything—so that His mission becomes our mission.If we believe that Jesus is alive, then anything is possible. Let's be a church that goes after one more.Do you know JESUS?: https://www.nblongview.org/do-you-know-jesusNeed PRAYER?: https://www.nblongview.org/praySUPPORT through giving: https://www.nbbctx.org/giving
October 26th, 2025 | Seek ONE | Psalm 27What happens when Jesus becomes the one thing that drives everything in your life? In this message, Pastor Matt Darby continues the Seek 1 journey by unpacking the heart behind “One Desire” from Psalm 27:4—a call to make God's abiding presence our greatest pursuit and deepest longing.Every person was created to seek, to hunger, and to long for something more. But that desire will only ever be satisfied in the presence of God. Pastor Matt reminds us that the story of Scripture—from Eden to eternity—is the story of God drawing near to dwell with His people. Through Jesus and the indwelling Holy Spirit, the manifest presence David longed for is now available to every believer.In this powerful teaching, discover how to make God's presence not just a priority among many—but the priority that orders everything else in your life. Key Takeaways:God's manifest presence is humanity's greatest need and should be our greatest desireThe difference between God's omnipresence and His manifest presenceHow Jesus restored what sin separated—God's presence with His peopleWhy prayer, purity, and priority are the pathways to experiencing His presenceThe Seek 1 challenge: Is Jesus The One Thing That Drives Everything in your life? “One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life.”Join Pastor Matt as he invites us to seek not just more from God, but more of God—laying down idols, realigning our desires, and pursuing His presence as our One Desire.Do you know JESUS? https://www.nbgilmer.org/do-you-know-jesusNeed PRAYER? https://www.nbgilmer.org/praySupport through GIVING: https://www.nbbctx.org/giving
October 26th, 2025 | Seek ONE | Psalm 27:1-8What would it look like for Jesus to become the one thing that drives everything in your life? In this powerful kickoff to our Seek One journey, Pastor Todd Kaunitz invites us to discover what it means to live with a singular pursuit—seeking God's abiding presence above all else.Teaching from Psalm 27:1–8, Pastor Todd unpacks David's declaration that his greatest desire was not for deliverance or comfort, but to dwell in the presence of the Lord. David found both security and satisfaction not in his position or circumstances, but in God Himself.From creation to the new heaven and earth, Scripture tells one consistent story—God's desire to dwell with His people. Through Jesus, that same abiding presence is now available to each of us. Key Takeaways:What it means to live a “Seek One” lifeThe difference between God's omnipresence and His abiding presenceHow God's presence brings true joy, confidence, and peaceWhy generosity and surrender are acts of worshipHow the story of Scripture centers on God's presence with His people“You have said, ‘Seek my face.' My heart says to you, ‘Your face, Lord, do I seek.'”Join us as we begin this two-year pursuit of a life marked by freedom, purpose, and a deep desire for more of God—not just more from Him.Do you know JESUS?: https://www.nblongview.org/do-you-know-jesusNeed PRAYER?: https://www.nblongview.org/praySUPPORT through giving: https://www.nbbctx.org/giving
October 19th, 2025 | Seek ONE | Matthew 6:25-33What if your entire life was driven by one thing — and that one thing was Jesus?In this powerful kickoff to the Seek One series, Pastor Matt Darby unpacks Jesus' words in Matthew 6:33: “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness…” This message challenges us to take the biggest discipleship step our church has ever taken — a two-year journey of faith, vision, and radical surrender.You'll be invited to consider what truly drives your time, money, relationships, and future. Is Jesus simply on your list… or is He the page it's written on? In this episode:The link between anxiety and misplaced trustHow a SEEK ONE life leads to freedom and purposeWhat it means for Jesus to have preeminence — not just priorityA bold vision for reaching East Texas and the nations with the GospelHow 100% participation can transform our church — and your lifeThis isn't just a church initiative — it's a personal invitation to reorder everything around the Kingdom of God.“Life works best when Jesus is first.” — Pastor Matt Darby Listen, reflect, and ask yourself the question that changes everything:Is Jesus the ONE thing that drives everything in my life?Do you know JESUS? https://www.nbgilmer.org/do-you-know-jesusNeed PRAYER? https://www.nbgilmer.org/praySupport through GIVING: https://www.nbbctx.org/giving
October 19th, 2025 | Seek ONE | Matthew 6:25-33What happens when Jesus becomes the one thing that drives everything in your life?In this powerful opening message of the Seek One discipleship journey, Pastor Todd Kaunitz unpacks Matthew 6:33 — “Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness…” — and challenges us to reorder our entire lives around the Kingdom of God. This isn't about adding Jesus to your list — it's about making Him the foundation of your life, your family, your future.This message marks the launch of a two-year church-wide movement to pursue One Church, One Mission, and One More — with bold goals for disciple-making, church planting, foster care ministry, leadership development, and radical generosity.Key Takeaways:How anxiety reveals what we truly trustWhy the Kingdom of God offers both freedom and purposeWhat it practically looks like to put Jesus first in every area of lifeThe vision for 3,100 baptisms, 175 churches planted, and 1000s trained for missionThis isn't just a series — it could be the turning point for your life, your family, and your legacy."Life works best when Jesus is first." — Pastor Todd KaunitzSubscribe now and join us for all five weeks of Seek One. Grab your journal, open your Bible, and ask the question that changes everything:Is Jesus the ONE thing that drives everything in my life?Do you know JESUS?: https://www.nblongview.org/do-you-know-jesusNeed PRAYER?: https://www.nblongview.org/praySUPPORT through giving: https://www.nbbctx.org/giving
October 12th, 2025 | Standalone | John 10:1-15In this thoughtful and timely message, Luke Ludwig walks us through Jesus' powerful words in John 10: “I am the Good Shepherd.” This isn't just a comforting metaphor—it's a call to recognize who truly leads us, loves us, and lays down His life for us.We explore three life-shaping truths from this passage:Imposters will come – Voices that promise life but only steal, kill, and destroy.Jesus is the Good Shepherd – He leads us to freedom, knows us fully, and protects us faithfully.Living as His sheep – We're invited to know our need, follow His voice, and rest securely in His care.This message invites both believers and seekers to reflect: Am I following the Good Shepherd—or an imposter? Whether you feel close to God or far from Him, Jesus is calling you by name.He's not here to control you. He's here to love you. Come to the Shepherd.Do you know JESUS? https://www.nbgilmer.org/do-you-know-jesusNeed PRAYER? https://www.nbgilmer.org/praySupport through GIVING: https://www.nbbctx.org/giving
October 12th, 2025 | Standalone | Acts 2:36-41In this powerful standalone message, Pastor Todd Kaunitz unpacks the urgency and significance of baptism as seen in Acts 2. When the crowd was "cut to the heart" by the Gospel, 3,000 people responded—not with hesitation, but with immediate, spontaneous baptism.Pastor Todd walks through three types of people responding today:• Those who are meeting Jesus for the first time• Those who realize they've never truly surrendered to Him• And those who are saved but have delayed baptism out of fear, uncertainty, or misunderstandingWith bold clarity, this message answers the question: Why is baptism so important, and why should we respond now? Discover how baptism is a public declaration of Jesus as Lord, a personal proclamation of a new identity, and a powerful picture of the Gospel.No more waiting. No more excuses. The invitation is open.Do you know JESUS?: https://www.nblongview.org/do-you-know-jesusNeed PRAYER?: https://www.nblongview.org/praySUPPORT through giving: https://www.nbbctx.org/giving
October 5th, 2025 | Fortify | 1 Corinthians 13:4-7In this heartfelt and practical message, Pastor Matt Darby brings clarity and hope to one of the most universal struggles in marriage: conflict. As we close out the Fortify series, this episode explores a truth we all face—conflict doesn't mean your marriage is broken, it means you're both real people. The key? It's not if you fight… it's how you fight.Rooted in the agape love described in 1 Corinthians 13, Pastor Matt teaches us how to fight fair—not to protect our pride, but to protect the relationship. This kind of love is patient and kind. It doesn't boast, keep score, or rejoice when the other is wrong. It always protects, always hopes, and never gives up.In this episode, you'll discover:Why conflict can either drive us apart—or draw us closerWhat it looks like to fight for each other, not just with each other“Rules of engagement” rooted in Gospel love: patience, kindness, humility, and graceHow to protect your spouse's weaknesses instead of exploiting themWhy the hope of Jesus gives every marriage a chance at restorationWhether you're married, preparing for marriage, or navigating hard conversations in any relationship, this message will give you tools to love well—even when it's tough. Because real love doesn't demand to win. It chooses to stay.Do you know JESUS? https://www.nbgilmer.org/do-you-know-jesusNeed PRAYER? https://www.nbgilmer.org/praySupport through GIVING: https://www.nbbctx.org/giving
October 5th, 2025 | Fortify | 1 Corinthians 13:4-7In this powerful conclusion to the Fortify series, Pastor Todd Kaunitz tackles the biggest challenge in any relationship: communication in conflict. Whether you're married, dating, or simply dealing with difficult dynamics, this message will equip you with biblical truth and practical tools to help you fight fair—fighting for each other, not just with each other.Rooted in 1 Corinthians 13, we explore how God's definition of love—agape love—reshapes how we respond in the heat of disagreement. This isn't about avoiding conflict; it's about handling it with grace, patience, kindness, and the kind of love that covers, believes, hopes, and endures.In this episode, you'll discover:Why deeper relationships naturally come with deeper conflictHow to handle arguments without letting pride, meanness, or selfishness take overWhat it looks like to extend grace, forgive offenses, and protect each other's weaknessesWhy lasting love doesn't give up—and how the Gospel gives us hope for restorationWhether you're preparing for future relationships or healing a current one, this message will challenge and encourage you to love like Jesus—even when it's hard.Do you know JESUS?: https://www.nblongview.org/do-you-know-jesusNeed PRAYER?: https://www.nblongview.org/praySUPPORT through giving: https://www.nbbctx.org/giving
September 28th, 2025 | Fortify | Genesis 2; Proverbs 5-7In this candid and powerful message, Pastor Matt Darby tackles one of the most sensitive and misunderstood topics in our culture: sexual intimacy. As part of the Fortify series, we return to Genesis 2 to build a clear theological framework around God's design for sex — its parameters, its place, and its purposes.With honesty, clarity, and biblical wisdom, Pastor Matt walks through Proverbs 5–7, offering insight into how sexual sin seduces and destroys — and how God's Word gives us the tools to pursue purity, wisdom, and true freedom. Whether you're married, single, dating, or struggling, this message is a grace-filled call to live God's way in this deeply personal area of life.Topics Include:The blessing and boundaries of sexual intimacyWhy sex outside of marriage is spiritually and emotionally destructiveHow to flee temptation instead of flirting with itCultivating a healthy sex life in marriageHow Scripture anchors us in purity and freedomA call to confession, forgiveness, and healingWhether you're seeking restoration or simply want to walk in wisdom, this episode is a vital conversation for every generation.Do you know JESUS? https://www.nbgilmer.org/do-you-know-jesusNeed PRAYER? https://www.nbgilmer.org/praySupport through GIVING: https://www.nbbctx.org/giving
September 28th, 2025 | Fortify | Genesis 1; Proverbs 5-7In this bold episode of the Fortify series, Pastor Todd Kaunitz tackles a topic often avoided in church: sex and sexuality. Starting with a biblical framework from Genesis and diving deep into Proverbs 5–7, Pastor Todd unpacks God's original design for sex — and why staying within His boundaries leads to freedom, joy, and life.You'll discover:Why sex is God's idea, and what that means for how we approach itThe biblical parameters for sexual intimacy — and the danger of stepping outside themHow sexual sin starts subtly but ends in devastationWisdom for protecting your purity, marriage, and futurePractical truths for both the married and unmarriedA call to repentance, accountability, and restorationWhether you're navigating singleness, dating, marriage, or recovery from past mistakes, this episode is packed with truth, hope, and clarity for honoring God with your body and relationships.Don't miss this crucial conversation. It could change your life — and your legacy.Do you know JESUS?: https://www.nblongview.org/do-you-know-jesusNeed PRAYER?: https://www.nblongview.org/praySUPPORT through giving: https://www.nbbctx.org/giving
September 21st, 2025 | Standalone | 1 Peter 4:12-14What does it truly mean to follow Jesus in a culture that calls truth hate and conviction intolerance?In this bold and timely sermon, Pastor Matt Darby speaks directly into the polarized moment we're living in—where standing for biblical truth comes at an increasing cost. Following the tragic events of September 10, where a man was murdered for proclaiming the Gospel, this message calls the Church to wake up, stand firm, and refuse to be ashamed of Christ.Preaching from 1 Peter 4:12–14, Pastor Matt helps believers understand:Why we should not be surprised by persecutionHow suffering is not a setback, but a refining fireWhat it looks like to prepare ourselves (and our children) for faithful enduranceHow the Spirit of God meets us powerfully in seasons of sufferingWhy now is not a time to retreat—but a time to rise with courage and conviction“If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you.” – 1 Peter 4:14The world is not the enemy—it's the mission.This message is a rally cry to glorify God, no matter the cost.Do you know JESUS? https://www.nbgilmer.org/do-you-know-jesusNeed PRAYER? https://www.nbgilmer.org/praySupport through GIVING: https://www.nbbctx.org/giving
September 21st, 2025 | Standalone | 1 Peter 4:12-16What does it truly cost to follow Jesus in 2025 America? In this timely and convicting message, Pastor Todd Kaunitz addresses the increasing hostility toward biblical truth and the growing price of public faithfulness. Sparked by the shocking and controversial death of Charlie Kirk—an unapologetic follower of Christ and defender of a biblical worldview—this sermon is a call to wake up, stand firm, and prepare for what lies ahead.Rooted in 1 Peter 4:12–16, Pastor Todd unpacks:Why persecution shouldn't surprise believersHow suffering refines the ChurchThe collapse of cultural Christianity in the WestThe urgency to raise a generation ready to stand for truthWhat bold, Spirit-filled witness looks like in a hostile cultureThis episode is more than a response to a cultural moment—it's a rallying cry for the Church to embrace the cost of true discipleship. As Pastor Todd reminds us: “This isn't just a defining moment. It's a refining one.”“Do not be surprised at the fiery trial...”“If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed...”“I am not ashamed of the Gospel...”The time for passive Christianity is over. This is the moment to stand with conviction, courage, and clarity—no matter the cost.Do you know JESUS?: https://www.nblongview.org/do-you-know-jesusNeed PRAYER?: https://www.nblongview.org/praySUPPORT through giving: https://www.nbbctx.org/giving
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