First Assembly NLR Video Podcast
591 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsWeekend messages from Pastor Rod Loy and FirstNLR.
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Following Jesus 101, pt. 5 - Required Reading
February 10, 2013 20:37 - 29 minutes - 88.5 MB VideoSometimes, we try to face decisions, challenges, and just life in general based on our own wisdom and experience. The whole time, we have the instruction manual, our guidebook for living, the Bible, with us, and we don't read and learn from it like we should. Why is the Bible important to a life that follows Christ?
Following Jesus 101, pt. 4: I've Got a Gift for You
February 03, 2013 22:23 - 22 minutes - 69.9 MB VideoAfter Jesus rose from the dead, He spent 40 days with his followers. His final words to His followers were the key - what they needed to follow Him and lead the church. And His words are key to us today.
Following Jesus 101, pt. 3: Put Your Money Where Your Heart Is
January 28, 2013 00:06 - 32 minutes - 95.3 MB VideoEverything affects everything. You don't, and can't, compartmentalize your life. A significant change in one area affects every other part. A relationship with Jesus will affect the way you approach your family, your job, and even your money.
Following Jesus 101, pt. 2: Prayology
January 20, 2013 22:24 - 30 minutes - 90.1 MB VideoDepending on your background, prayer is either something you've never done, something you do before meals and not many other times, or something you use when you are in trouble. For others, prayer is a regular, normal part of your day. What is prayer? Why is it important? How and why should we pray?
Following Jesus 101, pt. 1: It All Starts Here
January 13, 2013 22:22 - 31 minutes - 93 MB VideoWhat does it really mean to be a Christian? How do you follow Jesus? How do you commit every part of your life to Him? In this message, Pastor Rod begins this new series about what it really means to be a Christ follower.
A Healthy Church
January 06, 2013 20:54 - 33 minutes - 100 MB VideoAs we start a new year, Pastor Rod looks at the qualities of a healthy church - what makes a church that is effective and outward-focused?
God, I Need You: Direction for the New Year
December 30, 2012 22:28 - 40 minutes - 123 MB VideoThis is one of the most incredible stories in the Bible. This is the story of two very different men, who both had visions from God. It's a story filled with danger, intrigue, surprise, and adventure. It's the story of a villain, who became one of the most well known Christ followers in history. What can we learn from these two men as we look forward to a new year?
God, I Need You: Under Pressure
December 23, 2012 20:59 - 39 minutes - 114 MB VideoDo you ever feel like your life is out of control - like you just can't take it anymore? As you look back on the year, has it been a peaceful one, or has it been a year filled with stress and anxiety? We all face stress. The question is: how will you handle it?
God, I Need You: Loneliness
December 11, 2012 18:30 - 32 minutes - 96.1 MB VideoMany people struggle with loneliness, but it's hard to admit when we are lonely. But feeling lonely doesn't make you a failure. It isn't silly. It's something we all face at some point. The good news is: if you are lonely, there is help!
God, I Need You: God, Use Me
December 03, 2012 02:54 - 29 minutes - 87.2 MB VideoGod can use ordinary people to do extraordinary things. Mary, the mother of Jesus, was just a regular girl. The disciples were all normal, regular, unimpressive people, but God used them to change the world. What do we need to do for God to use us for His will? What is the cost?
God, I Need You, pt. 3: Gratitude
November 27, 2012 00:22 - 33 minutes - 98.7 MB VideoDo you consider yourself and ungrateful person? Most people don't. We are usually blind to our own ingratitude. It's not that we don't want to be grateful, we just forget. The difference between being grateful and being ungrateful is a lot more than just two letters! In this message, Pastor Patrick Lander encourages us to live a life of gratitude!
God, I Need You, pt 2: I Need Healing
November 19, 2012 19:23 - 31 minutes - 92.3 MB VideoNothing is impossible for God. Even if sickness or disease strike our lives, when it seems impossible. What do you pray when you need healing? What words do you say? Is there a "correct" way to pray for healing? Featuring two stories from First Assembly friends, this message will inspire and remind you that God is a God of healing!
God, I Need You, pt. 1: I Need Help!
November 12, 2012 22:56 - 40 minutes - 122 MB VideoEverybody needs help at some point. You need help from other people, even if you don't want to admit it. You need help from God. Asking for help is not a sign of weakness! Often, asking for help is a sign of wisdom!
Not Impossible, pt. 3
November 06, 2012 14:49 - 13 minutes - 39.4 MB VideoPastor Rod Loy concludes the series with more inspiring stories of places that seemed impossible.
Not Impossible, pt. 2
October 28, 2012 20:10 - 37 minutes - 112 MB VideoSome things are impossible for people. We don't have the ability and will never have the ability. But for God? Nothing is Impossible. With God, all things are possible.
Not Impossible, pt. 1
October 21, 2012 19:48 - 31 minutes - 97 MB VideoJesus said we were to go out into all the world and preach the Gospel. It seems like an impossible task. But is the impossible possible?
Great Bible Stories You've Never Heard, pt. 6: How to Handle Success
October 14, 2012 19:33 - 31 minutes - 94.1 MB VideoEveryone knows the phrase "pride comes before a fall," and it is true. When we gain some success, it is so easy to forget what God did for us. In this message, Rod Loy talks about some key principles we all need to follow when things are going well.
Great Bible Stories You've Never Heard, pt. 5: Least Likely to Succeed
October 07, 2012 19:12 - 26 minutes - 82.1 MB VideoAn unlikely hero, a seriously overweight king, and a story that seems like it is right out of a spy thriller. We can learn some important things from this unusual story. God can and wil use the most unlikely people!
Great Bible Stories You've Never Heard, pt. 4: Facing the Impossible
September 30, 2012 21:22 - 35 minutes - 107 MB VideoOne of the central themes of the Bible is this -- nothing is impossible for God. God is not intimidated by our difficult circumstances. What seems impossible for us, is entirely possible for God. He specializes in the impossible!
Great Bible Stories You've Never Heard, pt. 3: The Price of Pride
September 23, 2012 21:12 - 25 minutes - 79 MB VideoIt's an unbelieveable Bible story with a powerful lesson about a common problem in our lives.
Great Bible Stories You've Never Heard, pt. 2: Dumb and Dumber
September 16, 2012 17:49 - 33 minutes - 106 MB VideoHave you ever done something stupid? Pastor Rod Loy shares the story of a group of Israelites who just don't seem to learn from their mistakes and how the story relates to us today.
Great Bible Stories You’ve Never Heard, Part 1: The Day of Good News
September 09, 2012 23:48 - 14 minutes - 43.3 MB VideoHave you ever made a discovery that was so good you were tempted to keep it to yourself? Pastor Rod Loy shares the story of three outcast who became unlikely heroes when they stumbled upon great news--and decided to share it with other.
Family Farm, pt. 5: Tough Row to Hoe
September 02, 2012 23:24 - 32 minutes - 100 MB VideoPastor Brian Dollar teaches us to plant the seeds of Outward Focus in our families. Learn how to become a family who is obedient, generous and who sacrifices.
Family Farm, pt. 4: Planting Faith, Commitment and Honor
August 27, 2012 04:08 - 33 minutes - 105 MB VideoWhat you plant in your family is what will grow. Learn how to avoid planting the wrong seeds and how to plant beneficial ones instead.
Family Farm, pt. 3: Farm Aid
August 19, 2012 23:48 - 29 minutes - 85.7 MB VideoHow do you avoid passing negative things down to the next generation? How do you avoid reproducing the seeds that were planted in you? Maybe your family model wasn’t healthy. Maybe that unhealthy, dysfunctional family model has been passed down for generations. You desperately want to end the cycle, but aren’t sure how. Rod Loy outlines steps toward change.
Family Farm, pt. 2: Planting the Right Stuff
August 13, 2012 01:59 - 33 minutes - 100 MB VideoUnplanted seed is useless and worthless. For it to be effective, it has to be planted. To grow your family, you have to plant the right seeds pointed toward the right harvest. It's not enough to know what to do. You have to actually do it!
Family Farm, pt. 1: You Get What You Plant
August 05, 2012 21:19 - 30 minutes - 90.8 MB VideoRaising a healthy family, building a healthy marriage and maintaining healthy relationships takes time, effort, hard work, intentionality, a lot of love, a lot of help, and a lot of prayer. What are you planting in your family today?
Super Pete, pt. 8: Super Me?
July 29, 2012 21:32 - 33 minutes - 95.3 MB VideoAverage Pete, a hotheaded guy who made bad decisions, was transformed by Christ into a "super" version of himself. This former fisherman became a great leader of the faith. God sees the "super" in you, too - you don't have to be average!
Super Pete, pt. 7: How to Have a Good Church Fight
July 22, 2012 22:33 - 34 minutes - 104 MB VideoHow can we disagree without our disagreement dissolving into a church fight? People can lose sight of what really matters and get a church off mission. The true test of our faith is this - how will we conduct ourselves and will we resolve those issues?
Super Pete, pt. 6: Freedom
July 15, 2012 21:12 - 33 minutes - 103 MB VideoSome of us spend every day in prison. Not a literal prison, but we are held captive by depression, addictions, fear. It is a dark cell that makes some days a struggle just to move through life. But God can set us free from our prisons! This message is by Pastor Randy Jumper, our missions and young adult pastor.
Super Pete, pt. 5: His People
July 08, 2012 21:29 - 32 minutes - 101 MB VideoGod used a preacher with a prejudice and a Gentile seeker to change the church world at that time, and for all time. It is because of this moment that the whole world was open to the Gospel!
Super Pete, pt. 4: "Those People"
July 01, 2012 20:00 - 29 minutes - 87.7 MB VideoGod used a preacher with a prejudice and a Gentile seeker, searching for God, to change the church world at that time, and for all time.
Super Pete, pt. 3: Talk of the Town
June 25, 2012 18:41 - 33 minutes - 98.5 MB VideoA testimony is meant to be told. If God has done something wonderful for you, there is power in sharing your testimony! Your miracle will lead to others believing. Your story will inspire faith and hope in others!
Super Pete, pt. 2 - Let's Make a Deal
June 18, 2012 00:51 - 35 minutes - 103 MB VideoWe sometimes want God to save us from the consequences of our mistakes. But, thank God that He doesn't rescue us from every consequence. They are great teachers! God loves you enough to let you learn from your mistakes.
Super Pete, pt. 1: Ordinary, Average, Everyday Miracle
June 11, 2012 01:14 - 29 minutes - 87.2 MB VideoBible characters sometimes seem like superheroes: larger than life, always on top. But they weren't. They made mistakes, and said stupid things. If God can use ordinary, flawed men and women to make a difference, God can use you!
Live Like a King, pt. 4: Watch Your Back
June 03, 2012 22:46 - 31 minutes - 91.6 MB VideoHow to spot "friends" who are working against God's plan for your life.
Live Like a King, pt. 3: Adopted
May 27, 2012 21:17 - 31 minutes - 95 MB VideoIs life performance based? Or, is there a different standard?
Live Like a King, pt. 2: Welcome to the Family
May 20, 2012 19:20 - 30 minutes - 88.1 MB VideoHow do we treat people that society ignores?
Live Like a King, pt. 1: Put the Pain Behind You
May 13, 2012 21:11 - 30 minutes - 113 MB VideoAre you crippled? We're talking about people who have endured crippling experiences in their lives. Maybe it was rejection, or abuse, or divorce. Whatever it is, you are not alone. God has not forgotten you!
Money Matter$, pt. 3: Delay
April 29, 2012 20:07 - 29 minutes - 88.1 MB VideoIt's probably the most unpopular financial concept in our society: delay. We want everything now, but in this message, Rod Loy lays out the benefits of waiting.
Money Matter$, pt. 2: Pay
April 22, 2012 21:11 - 30 minutes - 90.2 MB VideoThe second important word to remember when dealing with money is Pay: pay cash, pay off your credit cards. Heavy credit card debt is the root of a lot of marital problems, and definitely a major source of stress. In this message, Rod Loy talks about why it is important to avoid being a slave to debt.
Money Matter$, pt. 1: Obey
April 15, 2012 21:32 - 30 minutes - 92.8 MB VideoIf we want God to bless our finances, we need to obey His instructions.
Easter 2012
April 10, 2012 21:12 - 32 minutes - 99.4 MB VideoEveryone wants to go to heaven, but we have some interesting ideas about how to get there. Sometimes we think if we do enough good deeds, or if we work hard enough to be a good person, we'll get there. But is that what it takes?
You've Got a Friend in Me, pt. 11: Jesus
April 01, 2012 22:04 - 24 minutes - 72.6 MB VideoIn this series, we've talked about the kinds of friends we need in our lives. In this message, we learn more about the most important friend of all: Jesus!
You've Got a Friend in Me, pt. 10: In the Fire
March 25, 2012 21:06 - 26 minutes - 78 MB VideoLike Meshach in the Bible, we all need friends in the fire, in the hardest times in our lives.
You've Got a Friend in Me, pt. 9: Elisha
March 18, 2012 21:27 - 27 minutes - 80.8 MB VideoIn this message, Pastor Rod talks about loneliness, and if you are only going to have one friend - this is the friend you need!
You've Got a Friend in Me, pt. 8: Jonathan
March 11, 2012 21:24 - 28 minutes - 83.4 MB VideoYou need a friend like Jonathan, who knows that God is not intimidated by impossible odds!
You've Got a Friend in Me, pt. 7: Nehemiah
February 26, 2012 21:04 - 28 minutes - 82.4 MB VideoSometimes, we all need a friend who can look at our situation and tell us the truth we really need to hear.
You've Got a Friend in Me, pt. 6: Moses
February 19, 2012 22:23 - 32 minutes - 161 MB VideoWe all need a friend like Moses in our lives, a friend that can forgive us and help restore us.
You've Got a Friend in Me, pt. 5: Paul and Timothy
February 12, 2012 22:28 - 32 minutes - 94.3 MB VideoWe all need an older person in our lives to learn from, and a younger person to teach and carry on wisdom and faith.