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June 7th, 2026 | Freedom | Galatians 5:16-25In this message from Galatians 5:16-25, Pastor Peyton Coker explores what it truly means to “walk by the Spirit” and experience the freedom Jesus died to give us. Using the powerful image of a treadmill, Pastor Peyton challenges listeners to stop exhausting themselves trying to earn peace, joy, love, and approval through the works of the flesh, and instead learn to walk closely with the Holy Spirit.This teaching unpacks the daily war between the flesh and the Spirit, reminding believers that the struggle with sin is real—but so is the promise of victory. Pastor Peyton explains that the Christian life is not about perfection or striving harder, but about ongoing surrender, repentance, and dependence on the Spirit of God.Through practical application and biblical encouragement, this message walks through three key truths: recognizing the war within us, repenting of fleshly works, and remaining in the Spirit. You'll be reminded that spiritual growth is often gradual, but the fruit of the Spirit is inevitable when we stay connected to Jesus.If you've been stuck in cycles of exhaustion, shame, or spiritual frustration, this message is an invitation to step off the treadmill and experience the freedom, rest, and transforming power found in walking with the Holy Spirit.
June 7th, 2026 | Freedom | Galatians 5:16-25In this powerful message from the “Freedom” series, Pastor Matt Darby teaches through Galatians 5:16-25 and reveals the daily battle every believer faces between the flesh and the Spirit. While many Christians feel trapped in cycles of defeat, this message reminds us that struggle is not a sign of failure—it's evidence that the Spirit of God is alive and at work within us.Pastor Matt explains that freedom in Christ is not achieved through willpower or trying harder, but through surrendering daily to the Holy Spirit. As believers walk by the Spirit, they experience the transforming work of God producing the character of Jesus in their lives—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, self-control, and more.This teaching also offers practical encouragement for overcoming sin by cultivating intimacy with God, feeding the Spirit instead of the flesh, and responding quickly to the conviction and leading of the Holy Spirit. If you've ever wrestled with temptation, frustration, or spiritual exhaustion, this message is a reminder that victory is possible and true freedom is found through a moment-by-moment relationship with Jesus.
June 7th, 2026 | Freedom | Galatians 5:16-25In this message from the “Freedom” series, Pastor Todd Kaunitz walks through Galatians 5:16-25 and unpacks the ongoing battle between the flesh and the Spirit that every believer faces. With honesty and biblical insight, Pastor Todd shares his own struggle with sin and defeat, revealing how God used this passage to lead him into a life of victory and freedom.This teaching reminds us that the Christian life is not the absence of struggle, but a daily surrender to the Holy Spirit. While the flesh pulls us toward sin, the Spirit produces the character of Jesus in us—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, self-control, and more. Pastor Todd explains that victory over sin is not found in trying harder, but in walking closely with Jesus and yielding to the Spirit's power.You'll also hear practical encouragement on how to “walk by the Spirit” through prayer, worship, Scripture, community, and intentional obedience, while learning how to put sin to death before it takes root. If you've ever felt stuck in cycles of temptation, shame, or spiritual exhaustion, this message offers hope: freedom is possible, and it's found on the other side of surrender.
May 24th | Freedom | Galatians 5:13-15 & 6:1-5In this message from Galatians 5:13–15 and 6:1–5, Ben Lofton explores what it means to live in the freedom Christ has given us. While believers have been set free from the burden of earning righteousness through performance, Christian freedom is not a license for self-centered living. Instead, we are freed to follow Jesus by willingly taking on His yoke—a life marked by love, humility, and service.Ben unpacks Paul's warning against using freedom as an opportunity for the flesh and shows how true freedom is expressed through serving others, pursuing restoration rather than condemnation, and walking in humble submission rather than prideful comparison. Through practical teaching and personal testimony, this message highlights how gospel-centered community helps believers bear one another's burdens and grow in Christ together.Whether you're wrestling with legalism, isolation, or the challenge of living out your faith in community, this message offers a biblical picture of what it looks like to stand firm in the freedom Christ has secured for His people.
May 31, 2026 | Freedom | Gospel Freedom | Gal. 5:13-15;6:1-5In this message from Galatians 5:13-15 and 6:1-5, Todd Kaunitz explores the true meaning of Gospel freedom. While our culture often defines freedom as the ability to do whatever we want, Scripture teaches that real freedom is found in surrendering to Jesus and walking in step with the Holy Spirit.Todd explains how the Gospel frees us not only from sin's penalty but also from its power, transforming our hearts to love God and serve others. Rather than using our freedom as an excuse for selfish living, believers are called to love sacrificially, restore one another gently, bear each other's burdens, and pursue authentic community.Discover how Gospel freedom is not freedom to sin, but freedom from sin—a freedom that produces humility, service, and Christ-centered relationships. If Jesus is first and best, life works best when He is first.
May 31st, 2026 | Freedom | Galatians 5:13-15What comes next after freedom?In this message, Peyton Coker walks through Galatians 5:13–15 and 6:1–5, exploring what it means to live in the freedom Christ purchased for us. Many believers understand what it means to be freed from sin, but struggle to know what comes next. Too often, freedom becomes apathy, isolation, or self-centered living.Paul reminds us that we have been called to something greater.We are freed to serve selflessly, not ourselves. Freed to restore gently, not criticize or condemn. Freed to walk humbly, not compare, compete, or live from pride.Through practical application, powerful illustrations, and a clear gospel focus, Peyton shows how true freedom flourishes in godly community. As we bear one another's burdens, pursue restoration with gentleness, and walk in humility, we reflect the heart of Christ and fulfill the law of love.Whether you're feeling stuck, distracted, or simply wondering what faithful Christian living looks like, this message will encourage you to step into the purpose for which Christ set you free.Join us as we discover what comes next: a life of selfless service, gentle restoration, and humble dependence on Jesus.This message is designed to help the Kilgore campus experience God's manifest presence and His ever-restoring life.
May 24th | Freedom | Galatians 4:21-5:6In this episode, Pastor Peyton Coker walks through Galatians 4:21–5:6 and asks a powerful question: What does it actually mean to live free?Using the striking image of a hotel room versus a jail cell, Pastor Peyton explores the fundamental difference between freedom and slavery—not the appearance of the room, but where the lock is and who holds the keys. Many people are living trapped behind invisible prison doors of perfectionism, greed, self-righteousness, addiction, shame, people-pleasing, and performance-based Christianity without even realizing it.As Paul closes his argument to the Galatians, the message shifts from doctrine to deeply practical application. Pastor Peyton unpacks three key truths for anyone longing to experience real freedom in Christ:• Cast off your slave mentality• Stand firm in Christ• Check your motivation for obedienceThis episode confronts the crushing weight of trying to earn God's approval through religious performance and reminds believers that Jesus didn't save us merely to behave better—He saved us to enjoy life with Him, walk in freedom, and delight in His presence.If you've ever felt exhausted trying to be “good enough,” trapped in cycles of guilt and perfectionism, or burdened by striving instead of grace, this conversation will point you back to the Gospel: salvation is by faith in Christ alone, and true obedience flows from Spirit-filled love, not fear or shame.Freedom is possible. The prison door is open. The question is: will you walk out?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
May 24th | Freedom | Galatians 4:28-5:1In this message from Galatians 4:28–5:1, Pastor Matt Darby unpacks one of the central themes of the Gospel: freedom in Christ. Through Paul's powerful words to the Galatian church, we are reminded that Jesus didn't save us so we could live bound by fear, shame, performance, or religion—He set us free.This sermon explores the contrast between slavery and sonship, effort and promise, religion and grace. Using the story of Sarah and Hagar, Pastor Matt shows how many believers still struggle with a “slave mentality,” trying to earn what God has already given through Jesus.You'll be encouraged to:• Know your identity as a child of promise• Recognize the conflict that comes with following Christ• Reject performance-based Christianity• Stand firm in the freedom Jesus purchased for youFreedom is not something you achieve—it's something Christ has already secured. The question is: will you live in it?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
May 24th | Freedom | Galatians 4:21-5:12Pastor Todd Kaunitz continues through Galatians with a powerful message on the freedom found in Christ alone. In Galatians 4–5, Paul confronts the false belief that salvation requires both Jesus and human effort. Through the story of Isaac and Ishmael, we see the difference between living by the flesh and living by the promise of God through faith.This episode explores how believers often drift toward two dangerous ditches: rebellion or religion. Whether it's indulging the desires of the flesh or trusting in legalism and performance, both lead back to slavery. But the Gospel declares a better way—freedom through Jesus and the transforming work of the Holy Spirit.Pastor Todd challenges listeners to stand firm in the Gospel, reject distorted teaching, and realign their lives with the truth of God's grace. If you've ever struggled with shame, striving, compromise, or trying to earn God's approval, this message is a reminder that true freedom is found in Christ alone.“For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.” — Galatians 5:1Do you know JESUS? https://www.nbgilmer.org/do-you-know-jesusNeed PRAYER? https://www.nbgilmer.org/praySupport through GIVING: https://www.nbbctx.org/giving
May 17th | Freedom | Galatians 4:1–20In Galatians 4:1–20, Pastor Peyton Coker walks through one of the most important identity questions every person must answer: Are you living like a slave or a son?Many people carry hidden burdens while pretending everything is fine — striving for approval, battling anxiety, carrying father wounds, chasing attention, or hiding addictions no one else sees. Paul reminds the Galatian church that Jesus did not come to place people into heavier religious bondage, but to bring true freedom through adoption into God's family.This message explores the difference between dead religion and genuine relationship with God. Through Christ, believers are no longer slaves trying to earn acceptance, but sons and daughters invited into intimacy, inheritance, and life in the Spirit. Pastor Peyton challenges listeners to examine where legalism, performance, or spiritual confusion may still be creating chains, while pointing to the freedom found in being fully known and fully loved by the Father.If you've been exhausted trying to perform, confused about where you stand with God, or longing for something deeper than religion, this sermon is an invitation to experience the restoring life and manifest presence of 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
May 17th | Freedom | Galatians 4:1–7In this powerful message from Galatians 4:1–7, Pastor Matt Darby unpacks the life-changing truth of the Gospel: through Jesus Christ, we are no longer slaves — we are sons and daughters of God.The churches in Galatia were struggling to stay rooted in grace alone, faith alone, and Christ alone. Like many believers today, they were tempted to add religious performance, morality, and self-effort to the finished work of Jesus. Paul's message calls them — and us — back to freedom.Pastor Matt explores the two spiritual identities every person lives under: slavery or sonship. He reveals how the Gospel doesn't simply improve behavior; it completely transforms identity. Through the adoption made possible by Jesus' death and resurrection, God brings us out of fear, shame, striving, and spiritual bondage into the security of His family.This message dives into:• The reality of spiritual slavery• Why behavior always flows from identity• The power of adoption through Christ• What it means to cry out “Abba, Father”• How the Holy Spirit confirms our identity as children of God• The difference between living for approval and living from acceptanceIf you've ever struggled with insecurity, shame, striving, or feeling like you have to earn God's love, this message is an invitation to walk in the freedom Jesus purchased for you.You are not tolerated by God — you are loved. In Christ, you are no longer a slave, but a son.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
May 17th | Freedom |Galatians 4Pastor Todd Kaunitz kicks off the new series Freedom with a powerful message from Galatians 4 about what it truly means to live free in Christ. Just like the prisoners in The Shawshank Redemption who became so accustomed to prison that freedom felt terrifying, many believers struggle to leave behind the slavery they've grown used to — even after Jesus has set them free.In this message, Pastor Todd walks through Paul's practical, theological, and logical argument to the Galatian church: we are no longer slaves to sin, performance, religion, or the empty promises of this world. Through the finished work of Jesus, we have been redeemed, adopted as sons and daughters of God, filled with His Spirit, and given a new identity as heirs with Christ.This episode explores:What it means to be spiritually adopted into God's familyWhy we often drift back into old patterns of slaveryThe difference between performance-based religion and resting in graceHow the Holy Spirit confirms our identity as children of GodThree diagnostic questions that reveal whether we are living in freedom or falling back into bondageIf you've ever struggled with shame, striving, fear, or feeling like you have to earn God's love, this message is a reminder that freedom is not found in what you do for God, but in what Christ has already done 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
May 10th | Made For More | Mark 2:1-12What if you're only one conversation away from seeing someone's life changed forever?In this powerful message, Pastor Peyton Coker walks through Mark 2:1–12 and the story of four friends who refused to let obstacles keep someone from Jesus. Through vivid storytelling, personal illustrations, and a clear gospel invitation, Pastor Peyton challenges us to ask: Which friend are you today?Are you carrying someone to Jesus with urgency and faith? Or are you carrying shame, sin, and exhaustion that only Jesus can heal?This sermon explores what it means to be “Made for ONE More”:• Doing whatever it takes to bring people to Jesus• Understanding that our greatest need is only found in Him• Watching Jesus turn shame into grace and testimony• Living in continual awe of the power and presence of GodWhether you feel far from God or deeply committed to following Him, this message will encourage you to trust Jesus, share your story, and make room for one more life to be transformed by the 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
May 10th | Made For More | Mark 2:1-12In this powerful continuation of the Made for More series, Pastor Matt Darby challenges believers to live with a passion for “one more” person encountering Jesus. Through the story of the paralytic and his four friends in Mark 2:1–12, we're reminded that every follower of Christ has a God-given calling: to do whatever it takes to bring people to Jesus.This message explores the faith and determination of the men who tore through a roof to get their friend into the presence of Jesus—and what that kind of urgency should look like in our lives today. Pastor Matt unpacks how Jesus doesn't just heal physically, but forgives sin, restores lives, and transforms shame into a testimony of grace.You'll be encouraged to:• Pursue the “one more” God has placed in your life• Refuse to let inconvenience become an excuse• Believe that what people need most is found only in Jesus• Stop hiding the story God wants to redeem• Stay amazed by the life-changing power of ChristWhether you're praying for a child, carrying a friend to Jesus, or believing God can restore what's been lost, this message is a reminder that heaven always has room for one more.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
May 10th | Made For More |Mark 2:1-12Pastor Todd Kaunitz continues the Made For More series with a powerful bonus sermon from Mark 2, reminding believers that every follower of Jesus has a role to play in the mission of God. Through the story of the paralytic and his four determined friends, this message challenges us to become people who will do whatever it takes to bring others to Jesus.In this episode, Pastor Todd explores what it means to carry the burdens of others, remove obstacles that keep people from Christ, and live with relentless faith that moves us into action. He unpacks the deeper truth that while people often come to Jesus with immediate needs, their greatest need is forgiveness and transformation that can only be found in Him.This sermon is a call for the Church to make room for the broken, pursue the “one more,” and never grow numb to the miracle of life change. Jesus still turns shame into stories of grace — and He still changes lives today.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
May 3rd | Made For More | Matthew 5:14–16In this powerful conclusion to the Made for More series, Pastor Brad Daugherty challenges us to embrace both our identity and our assignment as followers of Jesus. Teaching from Matthew 5:14–16, he reminds us that we are not striving to become the light—we are the light of the world through Christ.With relatable stories, biblical insight, and practical application, Pastor Brad unpacks three key truths: we've been given power through our identity in Jesus, placement in specific spaces and relationships for a purpose, and a clear purpose—to reflect God's glory so others are drawn to Him.This message pushes beyond inspiration into action, introducing the concept of your “Kingdom Circle”—the people and places where you live, work, and play—and how God has uniquely positioned you to make an eternal impact right where you are.f you've ever wondered how to live out your faith in everyday life, this episode will help you move from simply having light… to actually shining it.Key takeaway: You don't have to manufacture the light—just stop hiding it.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
April 26th | Spirit-Filled Living | Ephesians 5:15–18What if your life was driven by something deeper than success, comfort, or achievement? In this powerful message, Pastor Peyton Coker walks through Ephesians 5:15–18 and challenges us to live the life we were truly made for—a Spirit-filled life marked by purpose, wisdom, and eternal impact.Using vivid illustrations—from sailing off course by just one degree to the fleeting nature of time—Pastor Peyton calls us to examine the direction of our lives and consider where we're headed. Are we drifting, distracted, or dominated by the wrong things? Or are we living with intentionality, guided by the Spirit of God?This message unpacks four practical and biblical ways to step into Spirit-filled living:Paying careful attention to your lifestyleLiving with spiritual discernmentSeizing divine momentsPerpetually pursuing the Spirit of GodIf you've ever wondered what it looks like to follow Jesus with clarity and conviction in everyday life, this message is both a wake-up call and an invitation. Stop wasting your life on what doesn't last—and start living for what matters most.Are you sailing against the wind… or letting the Spirit carry you where God wants you to go?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
April 26th | Made For More | Ephesians 5:15–18What if the key to a meaningful life isn't doing more—but living with greater awareness of what truly matters?In this powerful message, Pastor Matt Draby unpacks Ephesians 5:15–18 and challenges us to see our lives through an eternal lens. Scripture reminds us that our days are limited—like a mist that appears for a moment and then vanishes. So how do we make our lives count?This episode explores what it means to live with urgency, purpose, and spiritual wisdom in a world full of distraction. You'll be challenged to stop drifting through life and start intentionally walking in your God-given calling. Pastor Matt highlights the importance of recognizing divine moments (kairos), redeeming the time, and staying spiritually alert in the midst of a real, unseen battle for our attention and priorities.More than anything, this message points to our deep need for the Holy Spirit. Living a life of impact isn't about trying harder—it's about being filled, led, and empowered by God daily through prayer and surrender.If you've ever wondered how to make your life matter eternally, this message will refocus your perspective and reignite your purpose.Key themes in this episode:Why your life is more significant than you thinkHow to stop wasting time and start redeeming itRecognizing spiritual opportunities in everyday momentsLiving with urgency in light of eternityDepending on the Holy Spirit to fulfill your callingThe days are short—but your calling is eternal. Are you living with the end in view?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
April 26th | Made For More | Ephesians 5:15–18What if your everyday life carried more eternal significance than you realize?In this episode, Pastor Todd Kaunitz continues the Made for More series with a powerful reminder: every believer has a God-given calling, uniquely placed to advance His kingdom right where they are. Building on the idea of living as everyday disciples, this message challenges us to consider not just how we live—but why it matters.Drawing from Ephesians 5:15–18 and James 4:14, Pastor Todd highlights the brevity of life and the urgency of living with intention. Our days are like a mist—here for a moment, then gone—so how do we make them count?In this message, you'll discover four practical ways to redeem your time and live with eternity in view:Examine your lifestyle carefullyWalk with spiritual discernmentSeize every divine opportunityBe filled with the Holy SpiritWith insights from Colossians 4, this episode also explores how to engage others with wisdom, grace, and purpose—making the most of every interaction for the sake of the Gospel.This isn't about fear of the future—it's about focus for today. When you live with the end in mind, every moment becomes an opportunity to reflect the light of Christ.Are you making the most of your time?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
April 19th | Made For More | Acts 1What if the movement of God you're praying for doesn't come through “professionals”… but through you?In this powerful message, Pastor Peyton Coker walks through the book of Acts to reveal how the Gospel didn't just grow—it multiplied. From the early church to today, God has always worked through ordinary, everyday people living in the power of the Holy Spirit.Drawing inspiration from the bold faith of Martin Luther and the impact of the Protestant Reformation, this episode challenges the modern church to rediscover its calling: releasing the work of ministry into the hands of everyday disciples.You'll explore:Why the Gospel is meant to multiply, not remain stagnantHow God uses ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary thingsWhat it looks like to live with bold obedience and Spirit-filled powerThrough Scripture, real-life application, and a call to deeper surrender, this message invites you to stop sitting on the sidelines and step fully into the life you were made for.The same Spirit that ignited the early church is still moving today. The question is—will you respond?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
April 19th | Made For More | Acts 2 7-13In this powerful message, Pastor Matt Darby continues the Made for More series by calling every believer to rediscover their God-given purpose. Looking through Acts 7–13, we're reminded that the early Church wasn't built on a few extraordinary leaders—but on ordinary people who said “yes” to the Holy Spirit.From Stephen and Philip to Lydia, Barnabas, and even unnamed disciples, Scripture reveals a consistent pattern: God advances His Kingdom through everyday people who are filled with His Spirit and willing to live on mission wherever they are. Their lives were marked by bold faith, simple obedience, and an expectation that God would move supernaturally.So why does our experience sometimes look different?Pastor Matt challenges us to examine what set the early believers apart—and invites us into that same reality today. A Spirit-filled life isn't reserved for a select few; it's available to every follower of Jesus. When we surrender daily, obey the Spirit's leading, and step out with courage, we become vessels God can move through in powerful ways.This message will stir your faith and push you to ask:Am I living with expectation that God will move?Where is the Holy Spirit prompting me to say “yes”?Have I settled for a comfortable, low-risk faith?You were made for more. The same Spirit, the same power, and the same mission are available to you—right where you live, work, and play.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
April 19th | Made For More | Acts 2In this episode, Pastor Todd Kaunitz continues the Made for More series with a powerful reminder: your life was designed to outlive you. What if the way you live today could have eternal impact?Walking through key moments in the Book of Acts, Pastor Todd challenges a common misconception in Western Christianity—that church is just a place we go or a weekly event we attend. Instead, he paints a compelling picture of the church as a movement of people on mission. A body, not a building. A calling, not just a calendar activity.At the center of this message is a simple but transformative truth: God's plan to change the world is through everyday disciples—people who are fully dependent on the Holy Spirit through prayer and boldly deployed as witnesses of Jesus in their everyday lives.You'll explore how the early church, though lacking resources, influence, or wealth, turned the world upside down through a deep reliance on the Holy Spirit. Their secret wasn't strategy—it was surrender. Their power didn't come from programs—it came from prayer.From Jerusalem to the ends of the earth, ordinary believers stepped into extraordinary purpose, sharing the Gospel wherever they lived, worked, and went. And the same invitation stands today.This episode will challenge you to rethink your role in God's mission, recognize your circle of influence, and respond to the Holy Spirit with bold obedience.You were made for more—and that “more” starts now.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
April 12th | Why Am I Alive? | Ephesians 2:4–10Have you ever felt like your life has more potential than what you're currently living—but you just can't quite see it?In this powerful message, Pastor Peyton Coker unpacks Ephesians 2:4–10 to answer a foundational question: Why am I alive? Through a vivid illustration of a forgotten masterpiece—once used as a doorstop before its true value was discovered—you'll be challenged to consider whether you're living beneath the purpose you were created for.This sermon is part of the Made for More series, exploring how discovering your identity in Christ transforms the way you live. Pastor Peyton walks through three life-changing truths:You are alive in a new position—secure, seated, and sustained in ChristYou are alive with a new identity—not self-made, but God's workmanship, His masterpieceYou are alive for a new assignment—created on purpose, for a purpose, with good works prepared in advanceIf you've been striving, feeling stuck, or defining your worth by your performance, this message will reorient your life in the right order: position, identity, then assignment.Stop living like something forgotten in a shed. You were never meant to be a doorstop—you were created to be on display.It's time to discover your calling, embrace your identity, and step into the life you were made for.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
April 12th | Made For More | Ephesians 2:1–10What if the most important question isn't just “What happens when I die?”—but “Why am I alive?”In this message, Pastor Matt Darby continues the Made for More series by unpacking Epistle to the Ephesians 2:1–10 and revealing a powerful truth: every believer is created on purpose, for a purpose. Too many people drift through life feeling stuck, directionless, or quietly dissatisfied—even after salvation. But God never intended for us to simply exist. You were made for more.Discover what it means to be God's “workmanship”—His masterpiece—and how your identity in Christ shapes your purpose. This message walks through the transformation from spiritual death to new life in Jesus, showing that we are not only saved by grace, but also saved for a purpose: to live out good works that glorify God and bring deep, lasting joy.Pastor Matt challenges listeners to rethink their identity, recognize their divine placement, and step into the calling God has already prepared. When you understand who you are in Christ, your life becomes a display of His grace—and your everyday moments become opportunities for heaven to touch earth.You're not here by accident. You're not without direction.You are His workmanship. It's time to start walking in what you were made for.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
April 12th | Made For More | Ephesians 2What if something once dismissed as worthless was actually a priceless masterpiece all along?In this powerful message, Pastor Todd Kaunitz opens with the remarkable story of an 18th-century sculpture by Edme Bouchardon—lost, forgotten, and even used as a doorstop for years before someone finally recognized its true value. Once overlooked and discarded, it eventually sold for millions. The truth is, that story isn't just about art—it's about us.So many people live their lives stuck in a cycle of routine and survival, settling for temporary moments of fulfillment while missing their deeper purpose. But according to Ephesians 2, God sees something entirely different. You are not an accident, and you are not insignificant—you are His workmanship, a masterpiece created in Christ Jesus for a divine purpose.Pastor Todd unpacks how the Gospel doesn't just rescue us from sin—it calls us into a life of meaning, mission, and impact. You'll discover two life-changing truths: your position in Christ determines your mission, and your identity in Him drives your activity. You've been raised and seated with Christ—not to merely get through life, but to put God's grace on display.If you've ever felt stuck, overlooked, or unsure of your purpose, this episode will challenge and encourage you to step out of the “doorstop” mindset and into the life God created you to live—a life that truly outlives 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
April 5th | Easter Sunday | 1 Corinthians 15On a scale of 1–10… how certain are you that you're going to heaven?In this compelling Easter message, Pastor Payton Coker tackles one of the most important—and unavoidable—questions every person must face: What happens when I die, and how can I really know where I'm going? While most people believe in heaven, there's no clear agreement on how to get there. Is it about being a good person? Being spiritual? Or is there something more certain?Walking through 1 Corinthians 15, Pastor Payton points to the only true foundation for confidence: the gospel of Jesus Christ. This message unpacks four essential truths—Jesus really died for our sins, Jesus really rose from the grave, Jesus really transforms our lives, and we must truly stand in Him.The cross is the payment. The empty tomb is the receipt. And a transformed life is the evidence.This isn't just about having a “ticket to heaven”—it's about being made alive right now. When someone encounters the risen Jesus, everything changes. Old patterns break, new desires form, and a real, lasting hope takes root.If you've ever wrestled with doubt, wondered if you've done enough, or questioned where you stand with God, this message will challenge you to answer honestly—and show you how you can move from uncertainty to complete confidence.You don't have to live at a 6, 7, or 8.Through Jesus, you can be a 10.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
April 5th, 2026 | Easter Sunday | 1 Corinthians 15What's going to happen when you die?It's the question no one can avoid—and the one that matters more than anything else. In this Easter message, Pastor Matt Darby challenges us to honestly evaluate our answer: On a scale of 1–10, how certain are you that you're going to heaven?While most people believe in heaven, there's no clear agreement on how to get there. Some trust in being a good person. Others follow a personal or spiritual path. But according to Scripture, there is only one way to have true certainty.Walking through 1 Corinthians 15, Pastor Matt unpacks the foundation of the gospel and what it means for your eternity. You'll discover three essential truths: Jesus really died for our sins, Jesus truly rose from the grave, and Jesus actually transforms lives today. The cross is the payment—but the empty tomb is the receipt that proves it's been paid in full.This message goes beyond belief as an idea and presses into transformation as evidence. Because when you encounter the risen Jesus, you don't stay the same. New life begins now—and it carries into eternity.If you've ever wondered whether your faith is real, whether you've done enough, or where you truly stand with God, this message will help you move from uncertainty to confidence.You don't have to guess.You don't have to hope.In Jesus, you can know.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
April 5th, 2026 | Easter Sunday | 1 Corinthians 15What happens when we die—and can we actually be certain?In this powerful Easter message, Pastor Todd Kaunitz explores what he calls the inescapable question: How can we know for sure that we will go to heaven? While many try to ignore death, trust in their own goodness, or adopt vague spiritual beliefs, none of these paths provide real peace or certainty.Walking through 1 Corinthians 15, this episode centers on the foundation of the Christian faith—the death and resurrection of Jesus. Pastor Todd unpacks three life-altering truths: Jesus really died for our sins, Jesus truly rose from the grave, and through Him, we can be made spiritually alive both now and forever.The resurrection isn't just a hopeful idea—it's the proof that sin has been paid for in full and that death does not have the final word. Because of this, we don't have to live in fear or uncertainty. We can live with confidence, courage, and a secure hope for eternity.This message will challenge you to honestly answer the question: How certain am I? And it invites you to find lasting assurance not in what you've done—but in what Jesus has already finished.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 29th, 2026 | No Other Gospel | Galatians 3:23-29In this message from our No Other Gospel series, Pastor Payton Coker walks through Galatians 3:23–29 to answer one of the most important questions we can ask: How does God actually see me?It's easy to drift from grace into performance—measuring our worth by what we do rather than what Christ has done. But the gospel tells a better story. The law was never meant to save us; it was meant to show us our need for a Savior. And through faith in Jesus, everything changes.Pastor Payton unpacks three identity-shaping truths from this passage:You are a recipient of the full inheritance. You are a member of a united family. You are an heir of the promise.No longer defined by striving or comparison, believers are fully accepted as sons—given the complete rights, access, and inheritance of God's family. In Christ, there are no second-class citizens, no divisions that define our worth—only a new identity rooted in grace and a unity that the world cannot produce.This message is a powerful reminder that your relationship with God is not based on performance, but on promise. You don't have to wonder where you stand—you belong.Are you living like you have to earn your place… or like a child who's already been given everything in Christ?
March 29th, 2026 | No Other Gospel | Galtatians 3:23-29In this message from our No Other Gospel series, Pastor Matt Darby unpacks Galatians 3:23–29 and calls us back to the freedom and identity found in Jesus.Galatians reminds us how easy it is to drift. We begin with grace, but somewhere along the way we start measuring ourselves by performance—relating to God like employees instead of sons. Without realizing it, we slip back into the very bondage Christ died to free us from.Pastor Matt walks through three powerful movements in this passage:Before Christ, we were captive. In Christ, we are sons. Through Christ, we are heirs.The law was never meant to save us—it was meant to expose our need for a Savior. But through faith in Jesus, everything changes. We are no longer imprisoned by our inability to measure up. We are fully accepted, fully covered, and brought into the family of God with the standing of heirs.This message is a clear reminder that your identity is not something you earn—it's something you receive. In Christ, you are no longer defined by your past, your performance, or others' opinions. You are defined by what God says is true: you belong.If you've been striving to prove your worth or struggling to live in freedom, this episode invites you to return to the gospel—where grace defines you, and freedom is yours.Are you living like who you used to be—or who Christ has made you to be?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 29th, 2026 | No Other Gospel | Galatians 3:15-29In this message from our No Other Gospel series, Pastor Daniel Norris walks through Galatians 3:15–29 and unpacks a powerful truth about who we are because of Jesus.Before Christ, we were held captive—imprisoned under the weight of the law, unable to save ourselves. But the law was never meant to rescue us; it was meant to reveal our need for a Savior. Through God's promise, fulfilled in Christ, everything changes.Now, in Christ, we are no longer prisoners—we are sons and daughters of God. Fully accepted. Fully covered. Fully loved. And through Christ, we are heirs to the promise, united as one family, no longer defined by our past, our status, or our differences.This message is a clear and compelling reminder: you don't earn your identity—you receive it by faith. The gospel doesn't just forgive you; it gives you a new name, a new standing, and a new future.Whether you're exploring faith or need to be reminded of who you are in Jesus, this episode invites you to stop striving and start living in the freedom of the true gospel.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
March 22nd, 2026 | Standalone | Ezekiel 37In this powerful message from Ezekiel 37, Peyton Coker invites us to wrestle with a deeply personal question: Are you ready for revival?Through the vivid image of the valley of dry bones, this episode confronts the reality that many of us, though busy and outwardly put-together, are spiritually dry, exhausted, and even lifeless. Peyton walks through the subtle ways idolatry takes root in our lives—whether through success, comfort, relationships, or approval—and shows how these “good things” can quietly replace God, leaving us empty.But this isn't a message of condemnation—it's a call to hope.As the passage unfolds, we see that revival isn't something we manufacture through effort or emotion. It's a supernatural work of God. True transformation requires something deeper than behavior change—it requires heart surgery. Through the power of God's Word and the presence of His Spirit, what is dead can live again.This episode unpacks the beauty of that process: surrender, dependence, and the miracle of new life in Christ. You'll be challenged to move beyond surface-level faith and invited into a life marked by both truth and Spirit—where real change, freedom, and joy take place.Ultimately, this message points to Jesus—the One who was crushed so we could be made whole, who took our place so we could receive new life. Because of Him, dry bones don't stay dry, and hopeless hearts don't stay broken.If you've been feeling stuck, numb, or spiritually distant, this episode is a wake-up call and an invitation: revival is possible—and it starts within.Are you ready?
March 22nd, 2026 | No Other Gospel | Galatians 3:1-14In this episode, Pastor Matt Darby walks through Galatians 3:1–14, confronting one of the most subtle yet dangerous drifts in the Christian life—adding to Jesus.At the heart of Paul's message is a call to freedom: “For freedom Christ has set us free.” Yet many believers, then and now, fall back into a kind of spiritual slavery—trying to earn God's approval through effort, discipline, and performance. Pastor Matt unpacks why this mindset isn't just exhausting—it actually distorts the gospel. When we try to supplement Jesus with our own works, we're no longer trusting in the finished work of Christ.With clarity and urgency, this message explores the difference between justification and sanctification—showing that both begin and continue the same way: by faith through the Holy Spirit. Growth in the Christian life isn't about “white-knuckling” obedience; it's about surrendering to the Spirit who transforms us from within.You'll also be challenged to rethink what faith really means—not just believing in Jesus, but resting fully in what He has already accomplished. From Abraham's example to the cross of Christ, this episode reminds us that faith has always been the way to be made right with God.Ultimately, Pastor Matt brings it to a powerful conclusion: you are either striving under the impossible weight of the law, or standing in the freedom of Christ who became a curse in your place.If you've been trying to prove yourself to God—or quietly treating Jesus as an add-on to your life—this episode will call you back to the true gospel and the freedom found in Christ alone.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 22nd, 2026 | No Other Gospel | Galatians 3:1-14In this episode, Pastor Todd Kaunitz unpacks a powerful truth from Galatians 3 that challenges a common struggle in the Christian life: forgetting what got us here. While we receive salvation by grace through faith in Jesus, many of us drift into believing that spiritual growth depends on our own effort. The result? Exhaustion, pride, or apathy.Through Paul's bold words to the Galatians, Pastor Todd reminds us that the same faith that justifies us is the very faith that sanctifies us. We don't begin by the Spirit and then mature by our own strength—we are transformed continually by the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit within us.This message explores the difference between striving in the flesh and surrendering in faith, showing how spiritual disciplines are not about earning righteousness but participating in what God is already doing in us. From Abraham's example to the finished work of Christ, we're reminded that God's plan has always been rooted in faith—not works.If you've ever felt stuck, weary, or unsure in your walk with God, this episode will re-center your heart on the gospel—not just as the starting point, but as the entire foundation of the Christian life.Remember what got you here—and don't forget who you are.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 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
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