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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
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 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 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 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
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 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
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 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 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 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 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 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
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 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 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
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 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 14th, 2025 | Fortify | Joshua 24In this compelling message from our Fortify series, Pastor Matt Darby unpacks what it means to build a lasting legacy of faith — one that impacts not just your children, but your children's children.Every family passes something down: values, traditions, even patterns of brokenness. But what are you passing down? Drawing from Joshua 24, Pastor Matt challenges us to make a bold, deliberate decision: “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”In this episode, you'll learn:Why every family worships something — and why you must choose wiselyHow to identify and remove the idols competing for your home's devotionWhat it looks like to lead your family with gospel-centered purposePractical ways to center your life on God's vision, God's Word, and God's peopleGod isn't just after individual followers — He's after generations.Don't leave your legacy to chance. Shape it with intention. This message will equip and inspire you to follow Jesus with everything — and to raise a generation that does the same.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
August 31st, 2025 | Fortify | 1 Peter 3:1-7What does God actually call beautiful in a woman? In this timely and truth-filled message, Pastor Matt Darby continues the Fortify series by unpacking biblical womanhood through the lens of 1 Peter 3.With honesty, humility, and a deep commitment to God's Word—not culture—Pastor Matt challenges the counterfeit definitions of beauty that saturate our world and points women back to the imperishable beauty that God sees as precious: a heart surrendered to Jesus, character shaped by Christ, and courageous obedience to His calling.This episode speaks to every season of life—wives, single women, mothers, and even single moms—and offers powerful encouragement for men to understand and support the women God has placed in their lives.Don't miss the closing interview with Matt and his wife Kerri, as they open up about prayer, identity, marriage, and what godly beauty looks like in everyday 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
August 24th, 2025 | Fortify | 1 Corinthians 16:13-14In a time when culture is confused about what it means to be a man, Pastor Matt Darby brings clarity through God's Word in this powerful message from the Fortify series.From Genesis 2 and 1 Corinthians 16:13–14, Pastor Matt unpacks a compelling and convicting call to act like men—not according to culture, but according to Christ. This episode explores five biblical commands that define godly manhood: Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong, and do everything in love.You'll discover:Why manhood is rooted in identity, not just biologyThe five roles God designed for every man: Prophet, Priest, King, Provider, ProtectorHow sin distorts manhood—and how the Gospel redeems itThe difference between cultural strength and Christlike strengthHow godly men lead with love, not controlWhether you're a man pursuing spiritual maturity, a wife praying for your husband, or a young woman seeking a Christlike man, this message is full of truth, challenge, and hope.The world doesn't need less masculinity—it needs redeemed masculinity.It's time to rise up and act like men.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
August 17th, 2025 | Fortify | Genesis 2; Ephesians 5Welcome to Fortify: Strong Families, Strong Foundations, Impacting Generations — a new series focused on building spiritually healthy homes that reflect the heart of God. In this opening message, Pastor Matt Darby teaches from Genesis 2 and Ephesians 5 to help us rediscover The Meaning of Marriage — not as a cultural construct, but as a divine covenant and a living picture of the Gospel.Whether you're single, married, divorced, widowed, or somewhere in between — this message is for you. God meets each of us right where we are and invites us into something deeper, freer, and more fulfilling than we ever imagined.In this episode, you'll explore:Why marriage was God's idea from the very beginningHow marriage is designed to reflect Christ's love for the ChurchThe difference between a covenant and a contractHow grace, humility, and faithfulness create Gospel-centered homesWhat it looks like to imitate Jesus in everyday married lifeMarriage isn't ultimately about compatibility or personal fulfillment — it's about reflecting the self-giving, forgiving, faithful love of Jesus. Even in the mess and brokenness, God is writing redemptive stories. Let this be a moment of renewal as you step into God's vision for marriage and family.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
August 10th, 2025 | REIMAGINE | Ephesians 3:14-21Too many of us have settled for a life of comfort instead of a life of power. In this compelling message, Pastor Matt Darby invites us to reimagine what God can do through us when we stop underestimating His power and start believing for the impossible.Drawing from Paul's prayer in Ephesians 3, Pastor Matt explores what it means to move beyond spiritual safety and into the current of God's mission—where resurrection power and divine purpose collide. We aren't meant to just survive in the calm harbor of salvation—we're called to flow like a river, changing the landscape around us with the power of God at work within us.In this episode:Discover why the abundant life is more than comfort—it's callingUnderstand how the Holy Spirit empowers believers with resurrection powerLearn why bold, faith-filled prayer is the key to breakthroughHear stories of God's power moving through prayer, healing, salvation, and revivalGod's ability to act far exceeds our ability to ask.So what are you asking Him for? This message will stir your faith, challenge your comfort, and lead you to pray like you believe in the God who can do “far more abundantly than all we ask or imagine.”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
August 3rd, 2025 | REIMAGINE | Ephesians 3:14-21What if your prayer life wasn't built around limitations—but on the limitless power of God? In this message from Ephesians 3, Pastor Matt Darby kicks off a two-week journey to reimagine what God can do—not just around us, but within us.This week, we unpack Paul's powerful prayer in Ephesians 3:14–21, a turning point in his letter to the Ephesians. Paul prays for believers to be:Strengthened with supernatural power through the Holy SpiritAnchored in the indwelling presence of ChristRooted in and overwhelmed by the incomprehensible love of JesusFilled with the fullness of GodToo often, we settle for being saved and stop short of living the abundant life. We get spiritually bored and start asking, "Is Jesus really enough?" Pastor Matt calls us to recapture the wonder of what God can do through a Spirit-empowered life.At New Beginnings, we're also stepping into a renewed commitment to prayer. Why? Because prayer is what positions us to engage, experience, and witness the immeasurable power of God. It's not about doing more for Him—it's about opening ourselves to receive more from Him.Let this message be an invitation to reimagine what your life, your home, and our church could look like if we were fully strengthened, indwelt, rooted, and filled with God Himself.“Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think...” (Eph. 3:20)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
July 27th, 2025 | The Love of God | 1 John 4:17-19; 5:13-15In this powerful message closing out our summer series in 1 John, Pastor Matt Darby unpacks the life-changing truth that God's love doesn't just comfort us—it delivers us. Drawing from 1 John, we explore how perfect love casts out fear, heals what's broken, and invites us into deep, confident relationship with God.You'll be challenged to examine the fears that grip your heart and be encouraged by the truth that God's love is greater. This episode also dives into the connection between being loved by God and loving others through bold, intercessory prayer.Highlights include:How fear reveals our beliefs—and how love redefines themWhy God's love is the soil where faith, freedom, and boldness growWhat it means to pray with confidence, knowing you're heardThe power of standing in the gap for others through intercessory prayerWhether you're battling anxiety, wrestling with doubt, or simply hungry for deeper relationship with God, this message will remind you that the love of God 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
July 20th, 2025 | The Love of God | 1 John 4:7-16What if the love of God could change everything—not just your behavior, but your identity, your relationships, and your future? In this message from 1 John 4:7–16 and 5:11–12, Pastor Matt Darby unpacks how the statement “God is love” is more than a comforting phrase—it's the foundation of new life, daily confidence, and abiding relationship with God. You'll discover that God's love is not a concept to admire but a reality to experience. Whether you're encountering the love of God for the first time or being renewed in its wonder, this message reveals why God's love truly is glorious good news.Key Points:- God's love is not just something He does—it's who He is.- The love of God gives us new life, not self-improvement but spiritual rebirth.- His love brings His presence into us and anchors us in confident, daily relationship with 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
June 29th, 2025 | The Love of God | 1 John 2:15-17; 5:1-5We all know the world can't truly satisfy us—but if that's true, why do we keep chasing it?In this message, Pastor Matt Darby unpacks a powerful truth from 1 John: the love of God isn't just better than the love of the world—it's the only love that satisfies. Through deep reflection on two key passages, we're invited to examine the cravings of our hearts and find freedom through a greater affection.The love of the world is shallow, fleeting, and incompatible with the love of the Father. But the love of God in Christ changes everything. It transforms what we love, how we live, and empowers us to overcome the very things that used to own our hearts.In this episode, we see:Why worldly desires will never fulfill what your soul longs forHow faith in Jesus leads to both obedience and freedomThe dangers of divided affection—and the joy of a heart consumed by GodWhy loving Jesus more is the path to victory over sinWhat it means to be born of God and live as an overcomer"When we behold and abide in God's love, our cravings for lesser loves begin to die."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
June 15th, 2025 | Standalone | Deuteronomy 6:4-9In this special Father's Day episode, Pastor Matt Darby delivers a powerful challenge to every man in the room: You are the pastor of your home.Drawing from Deuteronomy 6:4–9, Pastor Matt unpacks what it means for fathers to embrace their God-given role to hear from God, love Him above all, and lead their families in faith. This isn't about perfection—it's about presence. It's about faithfulness that shapes generations.We live in a world where influence is measured by followers and fame—but Pastor Matt reminds us: there is no substitute for a father's voice, presence, and example. Your kids won't remember your career stats, but they will remember your love for Jesus, your faithfulness, and how you showed up when it mattered most.If you're a dad, a future father, or a man wanting to leave a legacy of faith—this episode will speak to you. Let this message rekindle a passion to lead your home with intention, courage, and love.Your legacy starts now. Hear. Love. Lead.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
June 1st, 2025 | The Love of God | 1 John 1:1-4We're kicking off our summer series in 1 John with Pastor Matt Darby as we dive deep into the heart of the message: the love of God. In this opening message, “The Revealing of God's Love,” we explore how God's love isn't just a concept to understand—but a Person to know.Through 1 John 1:1–4, we'll see how God's love is made manifest in Jesus Christ, offering eternal life, true fellowship, and complete joy. In a world full of confusion about love—from pop songs to cultural clichés—this message grounds us in the unshakable truth that God is love, and that love changes everything.Join us as we discover that the love of God is more than we imagined—more powerful, more personal, and more life-giving than anything else in the world.Big Idea: God's love is most clearly and profoundly revealed in the person of Jesus Christ. This is the most precious reality humanity could ever receive.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 25th, 2025 | Stand Alone | Nehemiah 8“The joy of the Lord is your strength.” These ancient words, spoken during a moment of deep conviction and spiritual awakening in Nehemiah 8, still offer power and hope to us today.In this episode, Pastor Matt Darby unpacks what it really means to live with the joy of the Lord—not as a fleeting feeling, but as a deep, sustaining strength rooted in God's presence, promises, and purpose. As we witness a broken people hearing God's Word and weeping over their sin, we're reminded that joy isn't the denial of pain—it's divine defiance in the midst of it.This kind of joy reframes our sorrow, restores our identity, and equips us for endurance. It's not wishful thinking—it's a weapon of spiritual warfare against despair. Whether you feel stuck in shame, worn down by suffering, or simply distant from God, this message will remind you: you are still His, He still rejoices over you, and His joy can be your strength.Joy is not the absence of trouble—it's the presence of God. And that changes 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
May 11th, 2025 | Is There Anyone God's Grace Can't Save? | Jonah 3Is there anyone too far gone for God to save? In this powerful message from Jonah 3, Pastor Matt Darby invites us to wrestle with one of the most scandalous truths of the Bible: God's grace reaches the worst of us.The story of Jonah isn't about a fish—it's a mirror that reflects our hearts and a spotlight that reveals God's relentless, restoring grace. Whether it's Jonah—the rebellious prophet—or Nineveh—the brutal, violent city, God doesn't give up. He gives second chances, calls the unqualified, and extends mercy where judgment is deserved.✨ Main Takeaways:God's grace gives second chances even after failureGrace works through reluctant obedienceNo one—not even the worst offender—is beyond redemptionRevival can break out in the darkest placesWhat was a question mark for Nineveh is an exclamation point for us in ChristYou'll be challenged to examine your own heart:Are you believing the lie that you've gone too far?Are you withholding grace from someone else?Do you struggle to believe that God's mercy is really for everyone?God's grace is greater than your sin, deeper than your shame, and more powerful than your past. If it can reach Nineveh, it can reach anyone—including 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 4th, 2025 | Prayer of Desperation | Jonah 2In Week 2 of our series in Jonah, Pastor Matt Darby unpacks Jonah's prayer from inside the fish and challenges us with a powerful question: Am I desperate for God? More than a story about a runaway prophet, Jonah is a mirror that reveals our own hearts—especially when we've been running, resisting, or relying on ourselves. In Jonah 2, we see how spiritual desperation strips away illusions of control and self-sufficiency, leading us to the kind of surrender where real healing begins. Pastor Matt shows us that desperation isn't something to avoid—it's the onramp to spiritual transformation. If you're tired of striving, drowning in pressure, or trying to fix your life in your own strength, this message is a call to stop fighting and start trusting the only One who can truly rescue and restore.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 27th, 2025 | Running From His Presence | Jonah 1In this powerful kickoff to our series in Jonah, Pastor Matt Darby takes us beyond the well-known fish story to the heart of rebellion—and the even deeper heart of grace. Jonah knew exactly what God wanted, yet he ran. Not from danger, but from mercy. In Jonah 1, we see the downward spiral of spiritual rebellion: running from God's presence, dragging others into our storms, falling into spiritual slumber, and growing numb to conviction. But more than that, we see a God who refuses to give up. God pursues, disciplines, and rescues—not out of anger, but out of relentless love. Whether you're drifting, disobeying, or simply spiritually asleep, this message is a call to repent, return, and remember: you can run from God's assignment, but you can't outrun His grace.Reflection Questions:Is your rebellion distancing you from God's presence?Could the storm in your life be God's grace, not punishment?Have you confused God's discipline with His rejection?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 20th, 2025 | Jesus is...ALIVE | Revelation 1:12-18“Who do you say Jesus is?” That's the question Jesus asked His disciples in Matthew 16—and in Revelation 1, He answers it Himself. This Easter weekend, Pastor Matt Darby takes us to the heart of that answer: Jesus is ALIVE. He is not just a figure from the past but the eternal King, risen in power, reigning in glory, and holding the keys to Death and Hades.In a time of deep persecution and suffering, the book of Revelation was written not to give a timeline of the end, but to strengthen and encourage a struggling Church. The same encouragement rings true for us today: Jesus reigns, Jesus sees, Jesus is with us—and Jesus wins.With vivid imagery from Revelation 1, Pastor Matt leads us to a stunning vision of the glorified Christ: His eyes like fire, His voice like rushing waters, His face shining like the sun. This is no ordinary Easter message—it's an invitation to encounter the risen Jesus as He truly is: victorious, eternal, and worthy of our surrender.If Jesus holds the keys, then no part of your life is too far gone. He brings resurrection to what feels dead—your hope, your faith, your future. This Easter, step into freedom with the One who conquered the grave.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 13th, 2025 | Jesus is...Enough | Philippians 3:1-11In week four of the Jesus Is series, Pastor Matt Darby shares a powerful and personal message from Philippians 3:1–11, declaring the freeing truth that Jesus is Enough.We live in a world constantly pushing us to chase more—more success, more approval, more religion, more status. But what happens when we realize that none of it truly satisfies? Pastor Matt walks us through the apostle Paul's dramatic perspective shift—a moment where everything he once prized is counted as loss compared to the surpassing worth of knowing Christ.This message answers the question: What do you really need to feel fulfilled? And the answer is clear—Jesus is enough.Here are four truths you'll discover in this episode:Because Jesus is enough, you can experience true joy.Joy rooted in God's unchanging character—not fleeting circumstances or emotions.Because Jesus is enough, you can reject confidence in the flesh.You don't have to earn God's favor—your confidence is in Christ's finished work.Because Jesus is enough, you can find your identity in Him.Your worth isn't defined by your past, performance, or popularity—but by who you are in Jesus.Because Jesus is enough, you can know deeper fellowship with Him.True intimacy with Christ leads to resurrection power, purpose, and the joy of becoming more like Him.This is more than information—it's an invitation to transformation. Whether you're new to faith, burned out on religion, or longing for deeper intimacy with Jesus, this message is 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
April 6th, 2025 | Jesus is...Sufficient | Hebrews 10:1-18In this week's episode, Pastor Matt Darby explores Hebrews 10:1-18, highlighting the profound truth that Jesus is Sufficient. Through this passage, Pastor Matt unpacks how Jesus' sacrifice fulfills and surpasses the Old Testament sacrificial system, offering a once-and-for-all solution to sin. We delve into the meaning of sufficiency, showing how Jesus' perfect offering fully purifies, perfects, and secures believers for all eternity.Pastor Matt takes us through the incredible freedom we have in knowing that Jesus' sacrifice is complete, bringing peace and eternal security in God's grace. If you've ever struggled with guilt or fear of not being enough, this episode will remind you that Jesus is more than sufficient to meet every need and fulfill God's will for salvation. Tune in and be encouraged by the sufficiency of Christ, the joy of being fully forgiven, and the certainty of our salvation in 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
March 30th, 2025 | Jesus Is…Man | Philippians 2:5-11In this episode of, Pastor Matt Darby continues the series by exploring the profound truth that Jesus is Man through Philippians 2:5-11. Building on the foundational question Jesus asked His disciples—“Who do you say that I am?”—Pastor Matt explains why how we answer this question changes everything about our relationship with Him.This week, we delve into the powerful mystery of the Incarnation, where Jesus, fully God and fully man, humbled Himself to become like us. Pastor Matt guides us through the significance of Jesus stepping down from His heavenly glory to live among us, taking on the full experience of humanity—every joy, pain, and limitation. We also see how Jesus' obedience, even to the point of death on the cross, demonstrates the depth of His humility and love for us.As we examine Philippians 2, we witness the ultimate exaltation of Jesus—every knee will bow, and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. Pastor Matt challenges us to embrace the humility of Jesus in our own lives and discover the freedom that comes from following His example.Key Takeaways:The Incarnation: Jesus as fully God and fully man.Jesus' radical humility in His life, obedience, and sacrifice.The exaltation of Jesus and its significance for believers.How embracing Christ's humility leads us to deeper obedience and joy in Him.Join Pastor Matt for this powerful message that reminds us how the truth that Jesus is Man brings us to a greater understanding of His love and salvation.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 23rd, 2025 | Jesus Is...God | Colossians 1:15-20In this episode, Pastor Matt Darby takes us through the powerful truth that Jesus is God as he dives into Colossians 1:15-20. As we continue our five-week journey of discovering who Jesus really is, Pastor Matt emphasizes that Jesus is not just a great teacher or moral leader—He is the Creator of all things, the exact image of the invisible God, and the Savior of the world.Pastor Matt walks us through the supremacy and sovereignty of Christ, revealing how our understanding of Jesus shapes our love for Him, our obedience, and our endurance through life's trials. Jesus is the key to knowing God fully, and understanding His eternal, unchanging nature transforms how we live.This week's message invites us to reflect on the central question: Who do you say Jesus is? With deep insight, Pastor Matt unpacks how Jesus holds everything together, reigns supreme over all creation, and accomplished the reconciliation of all things through His sacrifice on the cross.Join Pastor Matt as he reveals the beauty and majesty of Jesus Christ, inviting us to see Him as the ultimate answer to the question of who He really is.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 23, 2025 | Breakthrough | Luke 24:44-49; Acts 1&2In this powerful message, we dive into the importance of waiting on the Holy Spirit and the supernatural power He brings. As we seek breakthroughs in our lives, we learn that waiting on God is never wasted time—it's about trusting His timing and surrendering to His will. With the Holy Spirit, we're equipped to live out God's purpose for us, just as the disciples were, empowered to spread the message of Jesus. Don't miss this call to embrace prayer, trust, and the Spirit's filling for lasting change and spiritual breakthroughs!
February 16, 2025 | Breakthrough | Luke 22:39-46In this powerful message, we explore the journey of surrender through prayer, as modeled by Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. Discover how dying to self through faithful, humble, honest, submissive, and desperate prayer enables us to experience breakthroughs and deepen our relationship with God. This message emphasizes the transformative power of prayer in overcoming self-reliance and fully surrendering to God's will.Do you know JESUS? https://www.nbgilmer.org/do-you-know-jesusNeed PRAYER? https://www.nbgilmer.org/praySupport through GIVING: https://www.nbbctx.org/givingJoin us for our FAST: https://www.nbbctx.org/fast
February 9, 2025 | Breakthrough | Luke 19:45-46What if we as the church could experience a radical breakthrough in 2025? A revival powered by prayer that transforms everything—personally and corporately?In today's message, we're diving into what it means to become a house of prayer—following Jesus' powerful example in the temple, where He cleared out distractions to restore prayer as the church's main priority. Learn how prayer isn't just a spiritual diet, but the foundation of everything we do as a church. From empowering believers to boldly share the Gospel, to experiencing breakthroughs, miracles, and revival—prayer unlocks the power of God in our lives and church.Will we become a people of prayer? Let's find out together.#HouseOfPrayer #Breakthrough #Revival #PrayerPowerJoin us for our FAST: https://www.nbbctx.org/fast Do you knowJESUS?https://www.nbgilmer.org/do-you-know-jesusNeedPRAYER?https://www.nbgilmer.org/praySupport throughGIVING:https://www.nbbctx.org/giving
February 2, 2025 | Breakthrough | Luke 18:1-14What does it take to find spiritual breakthrough in our lives? Jesus teaches through two parables: the persistent widow and the humble tax collector, revealing the breakthrough prayer is marked by desperation, deep dependency on God, and total humility. We are called to pray earnestly and persistently, understanding that without God's intervention, we are hopeless. True breakthrough comes when we recognize our need for God and approach Him humbly, admitting we cannot do it on our own. As we pray for both personal and corporate breakthrough, we seek God's power, presence and provision to transform us and advance His kingdom. Join us for our FAST: https://www.nbbctx.org/fast Do you know JESUS? https://www.nbgilmer.org/do-you-know-jesus Need PRAYER? https://www.nbgilmer.org/pray Support through GIVING: https://www.nbbctx.org/giving
January 26, 2025 | Breakthrough | Luke 11:1-4 In this message, we dive into what it means to pray like Jesus. In Luke 11, we learn that Jesus prioritized prayer, showing us how to approach God with intimacy, dependence, and worship. We explore the framework given to us in the Lord's prayer—focusing first on God's glory and kingdom—while also trusting Him for our daily needs, asking for forgiveness, and seeking spiritual protection. This sermon challenges us to cultivate a deeper prayer life, one that's fueled by the Holy Spirit and, when paired with fasting, leads to real breakthrough. Let's seek God's present like never before! Join us for our FAST: https://www.nbbctx.org/fast Do you know JESUS? https://www.nbgilmer.org/do-you-know-jesus Need PRAYER? https://www.nbgilmer.org/pray Support through GIVING: https://www.nbbctx.org/giving
January 12, 2025 | Breakthrough | Luke 5 In this powerful message, we dive into the spiritual discipline of fasting, exploring its biblical purpose and how it leads to deeper intimacy of God. Fasting isn't just about abstaining from food—it's about seeking more of God's presence and power in our lives. We discuss why fasting is essential for spiritual breakthroughs, how it strengthens prayer, and how it helps us overcome sin, temptation, idolatry. Learn practical insights on how to fast with purpose, prioritize prayer, and experience God's presence in profound ways. Join us for our FAST: https://www.nbbctx.org/fast Do you know JESUS? https://www.nbgilmer.org/do-you-know-jesus Need PRAYER? https://www.nbgilmer.org/pray Support through GIVING: https://www.nbbctx.org/giving
In this message, we begin our Breakthrough series by exploring the power of prayer in the life of Jesus from Luke 3-5. We learn that spiritual breakthroughs come through surrender, dependence on the Holy Spirit, and a life of prayer. Jesus' ministry was fueled by His communion with the Father through prayer, and as His life was marked by personal and corporate prayer, so should ours be. This sermon emphasizes the importance of both individual and corporate prayer as we seek God's presence and power for spiritual breakthrough in our lives and church. Do you know JESUS? https://www.nbgilmer.org/do-you-know-jesus Need PRAYER? https://www.nbgilmer.org/pray Support through GIVING: https://www.nbbctx.org/giving
December 22, 2024 | The Gift | Acts 3; Romans 10; Matt 16 God created us for relationship with Him. Founded on his love, not our performance. But it was interrupted by sin. We discovered that forgiveness is available. A free gift that came at a high cost to God. And this gift is available to us when you TURN FROM YOUR SIN & SURRENDER TO JESUS!
December 15, 2024 | The Gift | Matthew 1:20-21 Today we explore the profound truth that “forgiveness is available” through Jesus Christ. While forgiveness is a free gift to us, it came at a great cost to God—through the sacrificial death of Jesus. We are called to receive this gift by faith, not just for freedom from guilt or escape from hell, but for the restoration of a relationship with God. The message ends with a powerful reminder that forgiveness is not just about what we are saved from, but about the deep, transformative relationship we are saved to. Verses: Romans 6:23 Romans 5:8 Ephesians 2:4-5 Do you know JESUS? https://www.nbgilmer.org/do-you-know-jesus Need PRAYER? https://www.nbgilmer.org/pray Support through GIVING: https://www.nbbctx.org/giving
December 1, 2024 | The Gift | Luke 2:8-20 & Genesis 1 In this message, we explore the incredible truth that God created us for relationship with Him. Through the incarnation of Jesus, God made a way for us to be in a personal, intimate relationship with Him, not based on performance or religious rituals, but on His unbreakable love. Jesus is the greatest gift, given freely, to restore the relationship we were made for. The goal of salvation isn't just belief, but knowing God intimately, experiencing His love and grace every day.
November 17, 2024 | City on a Hill | Acts 1:4-8 In this message from the City on a Hill series, we explore the crucial role of Divine Power in fulfilling our purpose as Christ-followers. Drawing from Acts 1, we learn that the Holy Spirit empowers us to live out our calling and be the light of the world. Just as the disciples needed to wait for the promise of the Holy Spirit, we must pursue God's presence and power through prayer and devotion. Without the Holy Spirit, we are powerless to live the life Christ has called us to, but with His divine power, we can boldly fulfill our purpose and shine brightly for His glory
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