NLCHURCH - Teaching Podcast

In this week's Poets & Prophets series, Pastor Chelsey explores the pillar of compassion through the wisdom of Proverbs. Scripture reveals that biblical compassion isn't simply pity or empathy—it's love that moves us to action. Because every person bears the image of God, we're called to see others the way He sees them and respond with gentleness, kindness, and mercy.

Discover what it looks like to live with the wisdom of peace by choosing to be unoffended. In this message from our Seven Pillars of Wisdom series, Kevin Geer shares practical, biblical principles for becoming a peacemaker, letting go of offense, and building healthier, God-honoring relationships.

What does it take to build a life that stands firm when everything around you is shaking? Discover how the book of Proverbs reveals that integrity isn't about perfection—it's about living aligned with God's wisdom, guarding your heart, words, focus, and steps to build a life that lasts.

Prayer isn't about saying the perfect words, it's about growing closer to God. Discover the simple pattern Jesus gave us for prayer and learn how it can bring peace, purpose, and confidence to your everyday faith.

What does biblical manhood look like in today's culture? Seahawks Chaplain Jonathan Rainey and Packers Chaplain Shawn Hennessey join Pastor Troy to discuss faith, identity, fatherhood, and the lessons they've learned ministering to NFL players.

What does biblical manhood look like in today's culture? Seahawks Chaplain Jonathan Rainey and Packers Chaplain Shawn Hennessey join Pastor Troy to discuss faith, identity, fatherhood, and the lessons they've learned ministering to NFL players.

Part 4 of I Surrender All challenges us to surrender out story to Jesus. Through Romans 1:13-17, Pastor Tymon reminds us that our testimony is one of the most powerful ways to share the Gospel.

Part 4 of I Surrender All challenges us to surrender out story to Jesus. Through Romans 1:13-17, Pastor Tymon reminds us that our testimony is one of the most powerful ways to share the Gospel.

What does it actually mean to say, "I surrender all"? In Part 3 of I Surrender All, Pastor Eric challenges us to move beyond Sunday faith and trust God with our time, talent, treasure, and testimony—discovering that true freedom is found in surrender, contentment, and putting God first.

What if surrendering to God meant more than just singing the words? This message challenges the idea of “I surrender all” by asking what it really looks like to give God your time, talent, treasure, and testimony. Discover how your gifts aren't just for making a living—but for making a difference in God's kingdom.

What if surrendering to God meant more than just singing the words? This message challenges the idea of “I surrender all” by asking what it really looks like to give God your time, talent, treasure, and testimony. Discover how your gifts aren't just for making a living—but for making a difference in God's kingdom.

Life is too short to keep resisting what only God can carry. When we surrender control, we make room for God to do His deepest work in us.

Life is too short to keep resisting what only God can carry. When we surrender control, we make room for God to do His deepest work in us.

What if your first instinct wasn't to worry, plan, or react—but to pray? In Part 6 of Pray First, Matt and Brian unpack a simple but powerful framework: P.R.A.Y. — Praise, Repent, Ask, Yield. This isn't a formula to control God—it's a posture that realigns your heart and transforms how you approach Him.

What if your first instinct wasn't to worry, plan, or react—but to pray? In Part 6 of Pray First, Matt and Brian unpack a simple but powerful framework: P.R.A.Y. — Praise, Repent, Ask, Yield. This isn't a formula to control God—it's a posture that realigns your heart and transforms how you approach Him.

What if the next step in your spiritual life isn't more prayer but reconciliation? In this message, we explore Jesus' shocking words in Matthew 5 where He tells people to leave the altar, stop praying, and go make things right with others first.

What if the next step in your spiritual life isn't more prayer but reconciliation? In this message, we explore Jesus' shocking words in Matthew 5 where He tells people to leave the altar, stop praying, and go make things right with others first.

Why do some prayers seem to work while others feel empty? In this message from Luke 18:9–14, we unpack Jesus' parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector and discover that effective prayer isn't about performance—it's about perspective. If you've ever struggled with prayer, this teaching will help you rediscover what truly connects you to God.

Why do some prayers seem to work while others feel empty? In this message from Luke 18:9–14, we unpack Jesus' parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector and discover that effective prayer isn't about performance—it's about perspective. If you've ever struggled with prayer, this teaching will help you rediscover what truly connects you to God.

What happens when someone hides God's Word deep in their heart? In this powerful and unique message, Pastor Troy Jones recites the entire book of James from memory—bringing Scripture to life as a living, breathing sermon. This isn't just a presentation—it's a testimony of how God's Word can transform anyone.

What happens when someone hides God's Word deep in their heart? In this powerful and unique message, Pastor Troy Jones recites the entire book of James from memory—bringing Scripture to life as a living, breathing sermon. This isn't just a presentation—it's a testimony of how God's Word can transform anyone.

What if prayer was never meant to be a performance? In this message from Matthew 6, we unpack how Jesus teaches us to pray—not to impress others, but to be transformed from the inside out. If you've ever felt like your prayers are routine, awkward, or unanswered, this could change the way you approach God forever.

What if prayer was never meant to be a performance? In this message from Matthew 6, we unpack how Jesus teaches us to pray—not to impress others, but to be transformed from the inside out. If you've ever felt like your prayers are routine, awkward, or unanswered, this could change the way you approach God forever.

What if the message of Easter isn't just a moment but the answer to life's biggest questions? In this message, we break down the true story of Christianity: how God made it, we broke it, and Jesus fixed it through the resurrection. If you've ever wondered what Christians really believe or if it's actually true this is for you.

What if the message of Easter isn't just a moment but the answer to life's biggest questions? In this message, we break down the true story of Christianity: how God made it, we broke it, and Jesus fixed it through the resurrection. If you've ever wondered what Christians really believe or if it's actually true this is for you.

In this message from James 5, we confront the uncomfortable truth that disordered love placing success, money, or identity above God always leads to destruction. Discover the warning James gives, the evidence that exposes our priorities, and the only path to real freedom: humbling ourselves and returning to God.

In this message from James 5, we confront the uncomfortable truth that disordered love placing success, money, or identity above God always leads to destruction. Discover the warning James gives, the evidence that exposes our priorities, and the only path to real freedom: humbling ourselves and returning to God.

Pride is one of the most dangerous sins because it's the hardest one to see in ourselves. In Epistle of James 4, we discover how arrogance quietly damages our relationship with God and others and why humility is the spiritual discipline that changes everything.

Pride is one of the most dangerous sins because it's the hardest one to see in ourselves. In Epistle of James 4, we discover how arrogance quietly damages our relationship with God and others and why humility is the spiritual discipline that changes everything.

In this message from Epistle of James 4, we confront one of the most critical questions for our culture: What causes fights and quarrels among you? The problem isn't politics, culture, or even the other person. The battle is within us. Discover how pride, misplaced desires, and spiritual compromise divide our homes and churchesand how humility, repentance, and surrender to Jesus bring restoration.

In this message from Epistle of James 4, we confront one of the most critical questions for our culture: What causes fights and quarrels among you? The problem isn't politics, culture, or even the other person. The battle is within us. Discover how pride, misplaced desires, and spiritual compromise divide our homes and churchesand how humility, repentance, and surrender to Jesus bring restoration.

In this message from Epistle of James 3, we unpack why the tongue holds the power of life and death and why James boldly says, “This should not be!” If you want to understand what real Christianity looks like, this message will challenge and change you.

After a serious fall that left me unconscious for an hour and waking up in the ER, Pastor Troy was reminded how fragile life is and how powerful our words are. In this message from Epistle of James 3, we unpack why the tongue holds the power of life and death and why James boldly says, “This should not be!” If you want to understand what real Christianity looks like, this message will challenge and change you.

What if the chaos in your life isn't random? In James 3:13–18, we discover that envy and selfish ambition create disorder but heavenly wisdom brings peace. Wisdom isn't just good advice… it's Christ ruling your heart and mind so chaos doesn't rule your life.

What if the chaos in your life isn't random? In James 3:13–18, we discover that envy and selfish ambition create disorder but heavenly wisdom brings peace. Wisdom isn't just good advice… it's Christ ruling your heart and mind so chaos doesn't rule your life.

James 2 confronts a hard truth: believing in Jesus isn't the same as following Him. In this message, discover why faith without action is dead and what it really means to live out your faith in everyday life. If your faith feels stagnant, this teaching will challenge and inspire you to move from belief to action.

James 2 confronts a hard truth: believing in Jesus isn't the same as following Him. In this message, discover why faith without action is dead and what it really means to live out your faith in everyday life. If your faith feels stagnant, this teaching will challenge and inspire you to move from belief to action.

James 2 challenges us to confront favoritism and rethink how we treat people. Discover what real faith looks like when we choose love over preference.