NMC Audio Podcast

Sam I Am

Pastor Kevin Moore is the senior pastor at theCHURCH at Visalia in California. On Tuesday evening, he dives into the life of Samuel, reminding us that we have a bit of Samuel in us all.

The Land Between

Jeff Manion is the senior pastor at Ada Bible Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan. On Sunday evening of Fanning the Flame, Jeff talks about The Land Between.

Dream Big, Think Small

Jeff Manion is the senior pastor at Ada Bible Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan. On Sunday evening of Fanning the Flame, Jeff talks about the power of redundant, repetitive faithfulness.

Get Ready- God's About to Do Something!

Before God does a major work and ushers His people into a new reality, there’s usually some activity or event that precedes that moment. More than just being a case of cause and effect, God calls His people to prepare for what He is about to do. From the crossing of the Red Sea on dry ground to the Day of Pentecost, prior to His moving, God prepares His people for action. So just how is God calling us to prepare?

Living Through the Land of “THIS”

Finding a way to navigate the challenges and curve balls of life is absolutely essential to effective life in Christ. So what does your current reality look like? What’s the "this" that you are going through? Joseph, our guide for navigating tough times, gives us a clear path to victory. Yes, it won’t be easy or quick, but with God’s help, we will get through living in the land of "this."

Living Through Times of Famine

“The days are coming,” declares the Sovereign Lord, “when I will send a famine through the land— not a famine of food or a thirst for water, but a famine of hearing the words of the Lord. People will stagger from sea to sea and wander from north to east, searching for the word of the Lord, but they will not find it." —Amos 8:11-12

Jacob's Deal

“And now, do not be distressed and do not be angry with yourselves for selling me here, because it was to save lives that God sent me ahead of you. For two years now there has been famine in the land, and for the next five years there will be no plowing and reaping. But God sent me ahead of you to preserve for you a remnant on earth and to save your lives by a great deliverance.”

Confronting the Past

Forgive and forget. Put the past in the past. Move on. Popular mindsets and all the clichés push us toward the idea that we can simply leave the painful parts of our past behind. But what do we do when our past comes knocking on our door? How should we respond?

Inner Healing

God desires us to be whole and holy. In spite of our background, our history, and our circumstances, He can do an amazing work of healing for our body, soul, and spirit. While most people receive a surface work of restoration, God desires us to experience a deep work of healing. It's a work that goes to the core of our spirit. Whether they are memories, wounds, abuse or relational pains, God, through His Spirit, has provided everything we need for wholeness and holiness.

I Cannot do it...but God will

Times of heartbreak, confusion, disappointment and chaos often mark the path God has chosen for us to walk. Yet amidst the pain, we can live with a deep confidence in God’s ability to provide everything we need. No one gets an exemption of challenges, but everyone can live in complete confidence in God’s sustaining power.

Fix Your Focus

But he refused. "With me in charge," he told her, "my master does not concern himself with anything in the house; everything he owns he has entrusted to my care. No one is greater in this house than I am. My master has withheld nothing from me except you, because you are his wife. How then could I do such a wicked thing and sin against God?”—Genesis 39:8-10

Navigating Treacherous Roads

It’s guaranteed—life will throw us some curve balls. Our road will not always be smooth and easy. There will reversals, setbacks, and disappointments. Amidst these, though, we can have a deep faith in God and a confidence that His perfect will can be accomplished. Learning from Joseph equips us with everything we need for our journey. No matter what happens to us, we need not live as victims but as victors over life’s circumstances.

Mark the Moment

Most businesses take inventory at the end of the year. They close the books and discover the level of profit for the year. God taught His people to mark the moment. After great victories, God wanted His people to take inventory, celebrate His faithfulness, and capture that moment as a permanent reminder of His faithfulness. What God taught His people in the Old Testament is a great reminder for His people today—mark the moment!

Perfectly on Time

December 24, 2017 | Galatians 4:4, Luke 2, Matthew 24-25 Timing is everything! Whether it’s a word spoken or a deed done, doing it at the right time adds incredible value. Our God is always perfect in His timing. It was that way with the birth of Jesus, His first Advent, and it will be that way in His second Advent. Although most were not prepared for His first coming as the Messiah, it’s essential that we be prepared for His second coming as King of Kings and Lord of Lords

Worth Sharing

Some things just have to be shared! We just can’t keep quiet about it! The excitement can’t be contained! That’s what happens when a life is changed. That’s what happens when someone meets Jesus. That’s the natural response and instinct to a transformational moment. Some things are worth sharing and the greatest thing to share is Jesus—Simply Jesus!

The Most Pivotal Moment in History

There are many pivotal moments in history, but they all pale in comparison to the great moment—the birth of Jesus. That moment brought light out of darkness, hope out of despair, and life out of death. Nothing has impacted the entire human race more than the entrance that Jesus made into our world. One moment, one divine moment, transformed reality for every individual. That’s why understanding who Jesus is, simply Jesus, is absolutely essential.

No Room

As we head into “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” we could easily replace the word wonderful with words like busy, cluttered, full, or overwhelming. Christmas is meant to serve as a rhythmic reminder of the amazing moment when Jesus, God in flesh, entered the scene. Are we creating the space in our lives to welcome Jesus into this holiday, and more importantly, to let Him be the central focus in our lives?

Unclean!

As Jesus continued on toward Jerusalem, He reached the border between Galilee and Samaria. As He entered a village there, ten men with leprosy stood at a distance, crying out, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” He looked at them and said, “Go show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went, they were cleansed of their leprosy. One of them, when he saw that he was healed, came back to Jesus, shouting, “Praise God!” He fell to the ground at Jesus’ feet, thanking Him for what He had done. This ma...

Part One- Overwhelming Gratitude

It’s loaded with promises. It’s one of the easiest books of the Bible to read. It’s a great pick-me-up when hard times come our way. It’s the book of Philippians. It’s a simple challenge written by a hard-charging warrior living under difficult circumstances. Its message is clear. Amidst nonsense, God makes sense. Through times of pain, we can be filled with praise. God’s Spirit not only gives us eternal life but makes life on this earth enjoyable. It’s about the power of praise!

Part Two- Outrageous Generosity

Part One- Outrageous Generosity

It’s an incredible teaching moment. It’s coaching at its best! The wise mentor Paul gives skillful instruction to the young disciple Timothy on living with outrageous generosity. In a society that focuses on accumulation, we are challenged to move towards distribution. Instead of life being all about me, it becomes about sharing with the we. Outrageous generosity is far more than a concept; it is a series of actions based in a culture modeled by Jesus.

Moving Out of Third Space

It’s brutal! It’s direct! It’s honest! It’s painful! That’s what happens when someone shares the last one percent in an honest conversation. That’s precisely what Malachi does when he shares God’s frustration and disappointment with His people. Instead of a having a vibrant faith, they found themselves doing most of the right things with a wrong heart. May we never be found living less than God’s best.

When God Says, "Enough is Enough"

Most every child has heard the phrase, "Just wait until your dad gets home!” There’s a heaviness in the air. There’s a sense of impending judgment. What’s about to happen will be painful. That’s the word Zephaniah gives to the people of Judah. God reaches a point where He’s ready to step in. Justice is about to happen. Now is the time to make the changes necessary to avoid God’s wrath

Trusting in God When the Lights Go Out

There’s something comforting when we find someone asking the same questions we ask. We can easily identify with someone who struggles with the same issues we struggle with. Habakkuk becomes that person for us. It is easy for us to identify with Habakkuk's life struggles and God’s apparent unfairness. Habakkuk does far more than struggle as he takes us to the place where we can better understand how God works.

The Good Judge

“The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him, but with an overwhelming flood he will make an end of Nineveh; he will pursue his foes into the realm of darkness.” – Nahum 1:7-8

Pure Religion

Nobody gets excited about the fake and artificial. We feel ripped off when we discover that what we’ve purchased is a cheap imitation of the real thing. That’s exactly how God feels with fake, superficial religion. It sickens Him. He won’t tolerate it. Going through the motions of following God without living it out daily is totally unacceptable. God isn’t looking for a cheap imitation, but real religion lived out daily by real people walking with Him.

The Ultimate Chess Match

It’s an amazing story. It’s not a fable or a myth, but a story of a real man who battles with the call of God and struggles to learn that God always wins. Just as Jonah struggled, we do the exact same thing. Instead of surrendering to God’s best for our lives, we desire to have our way, follow our plan, and do our own thing. But in the end, it’s God who is the winner—every single time! https://player.vimeo.com/external/233675682.hd.mp4?s=6e210ccb094d673731673d038df937805f2b3743&profile_id=17...

Little Book/Big Problem

The Bible is an amazingly mysterious book. It has the ability to speak back in time, over all time, and into our specific time all at once. The Minor Prophets consistently do just this. In the book of Obadiah, we see a big problem among the people of Edom that is a big problem among all mankind. If we’re honest, it’s also a big problem for each of us.

Tough Words from Famous Amos

It’s like a bucket of freezing water that hits you in the face on a cold day. The words of the prophet Amos are not for the faint of heart. They echo clearly and loudly with deep passion and conviction. The spiritual status quo will not work. The time for playing religious games is over. Sin is called sin. Judgment is imminent. It’s time for a change. Listening and responding to the prophet’s call is the first step toward spiritual health and wholeness.

A Message of Hope

Amidst utter hopelessness, there is hope when we do life God’s way. No matter what you face, no matter what your past might hold, placing your life and your challenges in God’s hands takes you to an amazing place called HOPE! In Christ, your past can be behind you. Your future can shine brightly in front of you. Your today can be full of authentic joy