First Assembly NLR Video Podcast
591 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsWeekend messages from Pastor Rod Loy and FirstNLR.
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Lift, pt. 4: Watch Your Mouth!
December 08, 2008 23:50 - 32 minutes - 113 MB VideoYou can tell a lot about someone by what comes out of their mouth. What would someone listening to you think about you? Even more, if you are a Christian, would anyone know it by the words you say? In this message, Rod Loy examines the importance of our words.
Lift, pt. 3: No More Singing the Blues
December 04, 2008 18:57 - 32 minutes - 110 MB VideoCertain times of the year or events can cause us all to feel blue and even get depressed. What causes this issue in our life? How can we fix it?
Lift, pt. 2: Self Esteem
December 04, 2008 18:53 - 24 minutes - 85.5 MB VideoFeeling down about yourself? Feel like you're not good for anything? You need a lift! In this message, Rod Loy looks at the causes of poor self-esteem, and how we can find our worth in God.
Lift! pt. 1: We're Going Up!
November 26, 2008 00:51 - 29 minutes - 102 MB VideoWhy should we stay stuck in the same rut we've always been in? It's time to lift! In this message, the first of the Lift! series, Rod Loy examines habits and how they have control of our lives and how we can change for the better.
The Race, pt. 3: Finish!
November 25, 2008 16:48 - 35 minutes - 123 MB VideoIn the race of life, we eventually will finish. We need to take as many with us across the finish line as possible!
The Race, pt. 2: Don't Quit!
October 27, 2008 22:11 - 35 minutes - 126 MB VideoWe are running a race. It's a race to share the Gospel of Jesus with the world. Sometimes things get tough. Don't quit! In this message, Rod Loy continues the missions series, The Race. (Note: certain names and places have been edited to protect believers in hostile countries).
The Race, pt. 1: Just Get Started
October 21, 2008 00:13 - 28 minutes - 97.2 MB VideoJesus gave the church instructions on what we should do: preach the gospel to all the world. With those words, He started the most important race in all history. Time is counting down. The race is on. It's time to jump in and run the race. Today, not later. Today!
You've Got Questions, He's Got Answers, pt. 10: How Do I Succeed in Life?
October 06, 2008 00:52 - 25 minutes - 88.7 MB VideoHow do you succeed? That's what everyone wants - to be a success. When you start anything, that's the goal. You don't plan to fail. In school, in your marriage, in your business or ministry - your goal is to succeed. So, how do you do it?
You've Got Questions, He's Got Answers, pt. 9: Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?
September 28, 2008 23:51 - 28 minutes - 103 MB VideoWe all know someone who has gone through some kind of tragedy. It seems odd that even good people can be stricken by illness or other disaster. Many will ask why, if God is so good, does He allow these things to happen? In this message, Rod Loy answers the question, why do bad things happen to good people?
Has Your Love Grown Cold?
September 26, 2008 18:15 - 54 minutes - 191 MB VideoAre you so busy working and doing things for God that you've forgotten your initial love for Him? What happens to the fervor of a new Christian as he or she matures?
You've Got Questions, He's Got Answers, pt. 8: Can I Ever Forgive?
September 22, 2008 01:45 - 28 minutes - 100 MB VideoIt's relatively easy to forgive the guy who cuts you off in traffic. You don't have to see him again. It's over and done. The people closest to us, however, are harder to forgive. Their wounds hurt the most. The memories stay fresh. The offense lingers. Why should we forgive? Why not get revenge?
You've Got Questions, He's Got Answers, pt. 7: Can I Ever Change the Way I Think?
September 15, 2008 00:33 - 34 minutes - 118 MB VideoWe understand - bad things sometimes happen in life. We shrug it off, laugh it off, or have a good cry and move on. But it's different for others. They begin to expect bad things to happen-and more bad things to follow. They become pessimistic. How can you avoid negative thinking?
You've Got Questions, He's Got Answers, pt. 6: Can God Ever Reach _____?
September 08, 2008 00:59 - 37 minutes - 131 MB VideoNobody is out of the reach of God, who is willing to go to great lengths to bring them back to Him. How does God get through to someone whose conscience has been seared, cut off from feeling - who no longer feels or knows the difference from right or wrong?
You've Got Questions, He's Got Answers, pt. 5: Has God Forgotten Me?
September 01, 2008 00:24 - 32 minutes - 113 MB VideoSometimes we get in situations in our lives that everything seems hopeless. We wonder where God is, and why isn't He doing anything? In this special message, Rod Loy looks at story of Joseph, and how he went from prisoner to ruler.
You've Got Questions, He's Got Answers, pt. 4: I've Been Faithful - Why is this Happening?
August 24, 2008 23:32 - 29 minutes - 105 MB VideoIt's not a fun topic to talk about. We want the Christian life to function as a predictable formula. No surprises or setbacks, just blessing after blessing. But when problems happen, and they will happen, it can test our faith. How should we handle life when it throws problems our way?
You've Got Questions, He's Got Answers, pt. 3: Is it Possible to Stay Pure in a Dirty World?
August 19, 2008 18:08 - 29 minutes - 101 MB VideoEvery day, we are bombarded with temptations that would draw us away from our responsibilities and our families. There aren't too many news cycles that don't include the latest story on a politician or preacher who has failed morally. Is it possible in today's world to stay pure?
You've Got Questions, He's Got Answers, pt. 2: When Will My Dream Come True?
August 12, 2008 04:21 - 34 minutes - 121 MB VideoAs kids, we all had dreams - hopes for what we want for the future. It's easy to get discouraged about dreams, though. How do we know if a dream is the real deal? In this message, Rod Loy talks about how we can tell if a dream is from God.
You've Got Questions, He's Got Answers, pt. 1: Can I Ever Overcome My Past?
August 05, 2008 00:20 - 39 minutes - 132 MB VideoMany people have hurt and pain caused by their families. If your family was, or is, dysfunctional, is there hope for you to overcome your past? Is there hope for you?
Family Survivor, pt. 4: More than Survival
July 27, 2008 22:53 - 27 minutes - 92 MB VideoThis series is titled Family Survivor, but really, you want to do more than survive. There are times that just surviving is a victory, but for the most part, surviving isn't winning. You want to do more than survive. You want to win!
Family Survivor, pt. 3: Surviving Tough Times
July 21, 2008 21:16 - 32 minutes - 113 MB VideoNot all family moments are fun or funny. Life is not one long fun-filled vacation. Challenges arise. Hard times come. How do you not only survive tough times with your family, but grow closer as a result?
Family Survivor, pt. 2: You're Out of this Family!
July 18, 2008 19:27 - 37 minutes - 128 MB VideoHave you ever wanted to kick someone out of your family for doing something stupid? Unlike reality shows, we really can't kick someone off our "island," but in every home, in every relationship, conflict will arise. Solving conflict in a Biblical manner is key to a healthy home.
Family Survivor, pt. 1: Surviving in a Busy World
July 16, 2008 22:03 - 42 minutes - 147 MB VideoLife is pretty hectic these days, isn't it? The average family doesn't even eat dinner together that often anymore. In this message, the first in the Family Survivor series, Rod Loy talks about the importance of keeping your family together in a busy world.
Living Large, pt. 4: Pain at the Pump
July 13, 2008 23:47 - 37 minutes - 130 MB VideoSo, gas prices have you down? They keep getting higher and higher with no sign of coming down any time soon. Gas prices are causing a lot of people to rethink their spending. In this final message of the Living Large series, Rod Loy talks about more principles to share with your family about money and finances.
Living Large, pt. 3: Are You Smarter than an Ant?
July 12, 2008 13:32 - 35 minutes - 124 MB VideoAnts are tiny creatures with tiny brains. Yet, they somehow know to put away food and supplies for the future. Are you as smart as an ant? In this message, Rod Loy talks about more principles to teach your children about finances.
Living Large, pt. 2: I Want it Now!
June 20, 2008 15:16 - 48.7 MB VideoLike Veruca Salt, the little brat in the Willy Wonka movie, we often want to buy possessions right now. Stewardship, though, involves spending our money more wisely. In this message, Rod Loy examines some more principles of stewardship.
Living Large, pt. 1: Follow the Leader
June 12, 2008 14:56 - 33 minutes - 135 MB VideoSome people get nervous when a preacher starts talking about money in church. But today, everywhere you go, people are talking about money. It's on TV, in the newspapers and the internet. In this message, Rod Loy teaches some principles that can transform your financial life and future and positively impact the lives of the next generation.
More than a Song, pt. 3: Leadership Lessons from a Worship Parade
June 01, 2008 23:26 - 34 minutes - 122 MB VideoIn this message, Rod Loy looks at the story of King David bringing the Ark of the Covenant back into Jerusalem. From this story, we can learn some leadership lessons that affect our lives today.
More than a Song, pt. 2: Bring Back the Glory
May 25, 2008 23:23 - 38 minutes - 130 MB VideoPeople looking at your life would assume you to be incredibly happy. You wish that was true. If you have been trying to fill an empty spot in your life with money, power, fame, or position, you know it doesn't work. You can climb to the top in the world and still feel empty. There has to be something more, right?
More than a Song, pt. 1: God is in the House
May 23, 2008 18:05 - 35 minutes - 122 MB VideoWorship is more than a time in a church service when we sing. Worship is being in the presence of God anytime. In this message, Rod Loy looks at this principle: when you spend time in God's presence, blessings follow.
Life is a Highway, pt. 7: Dead End
May 21, 2008 01:12 - 36 minutes - 9.13 MB VideoIn this last message of the Life is a Highway series, Rod Loy looks at dead ends, and how they don't have to be the end for you.
Life is a Highway, pt. 6: Watch for Children
May 06, 2008 03:54 - 35 minutes - 129 MB VideoAs we get older, our focus should shift from achievement to legacy. It's not about what we can do, but what we can pass on. In this message, Rod Loy looks at this principle: each generation has a responsibility to the ones behind it to serve as an example and leave a legacy of faith.
Life is a Highway, pt. 5: Wrong Way
April 29, 2008 03:05 - 35 minutes - 123 MB VideoHow do you know God's will for your life? A lot of people aren't sure what God wants them to do in life. God wants you to understand and know His will for you. He's not playing a celestial game of hide and seek, trying to keep you in the dark. In this message, Rod Loy talks about how you can know God's will for you in any situation.
Life is a Highway, pt 4: Detour
April 21, 2008 03:52 - 25 minutes - 91.2 MB VideoDetours are usually not very fun. You are heading for a goal, and suddenly life throws up a detour in your life. In this message, Rod Loy looks at what happens when our plans don't always seem to be working out.
Life is a Highway, pt. 3: Construction Zone
April 21, 2008 03:48 - 32 minutes - 115 MB VideoIt seems like freeways are always under some sort of construction. In this message, Rod Loy talks about how our lives should be under construction, too.
Women of the Bible: Mary Magdalene
April 07, 2008 23:50Pastor Gary Tomlinson investigates one of the most mysterious women of the Bible: Mary Magdalene.
Life is a Highway, pt. 2: Merge
April 07, 2008 21:27When you cruise down the highway of life alone, it's not too bad. But when other people have to merge with you on the road, that's when problems can happen. When you merge, you often clash. In this message, Rod Loy talks about conflict resolution.
Life is a Highway, pt. 1: Stop
March 31, 2008 00:19 - 35 minutes - 127 MB VideoOn life's highway, the road isn't always smooth. We make some wrong turns, and occasionally lose our way. In this series, Rod Loy uses highway signs as memory helpers - so every time you see a road sign, you'll recall some truths about our journey through life. In this first message, he discusses the most most common sign of all - Stop. With God's help, we can stop things that lead us down the wrong roads.
That's Not Fair! (video)
March 24, 2008 17:36 - 35 minutes - 126 MB VideoWe're not certain where we learn it: the phrase, or even the concept that life is supposed to be fair. But one of the first phrases you learn as a kid is "That's not fair!" In this message, Rod Loy looks at this idea: while life isn't fair, maybe that's a good thing.
I've Got a Secret, pt.3: My Secret's Not a Secret Anymore (video)
March 18, 2008 23:40 - 31 minutes - 112 MB VideoWhen we mess up, whether it is little or big, we have a tendency to do whatever we can to cover it up. Confession is the furthest thing from our minds. After all, we got away with it. No one will ever know. But inevitably, something happens, and we get caught. What happens when we try to cover up our mistakes? Rod Loy takes a final look at the story of David and Bathsheba.
I've Got a Secret, pt. 2: No One Will Ever Know (video)
March 10, 2008 19:46 - 34 minutes - 118 MB VideoWhen you've realized you've messed up, you've blown it -- you have a decision to make. You can confess, or you can conceal. You can tell on yourself, or you can cover it up. What happens when you try to cover things up? What if you think you've gotten away with it? Will anyone ever know?
I've Got a Secret, pt. 1: It Could Never Happen to Me (video)
March 09, 2008 11:17 - 27 minutes - 92.9 MB VideoIt makes people uncomfortable, but the church has been silent way too long--it's important for Christians to talk about sex and sexual sin. We cannot allow culture to shape our beliefs in this area. In the first message of this series, Rod Loy looks at the stranglehold that pornography has on many people in our society, our homes, and yes, even our churches.