First Assembly NLR Video Podcast

Jesus said we should love our neighbor as ourself. So the question is: who is my neighbor? Pastor Parker Loy takes a look at one of the most famous stories in the Bible to see how Jesus answered this questio

Like the Pharisees of the Bible, we often make up rules that have little to do with Scripture. Too often, love seems to give way to judging. Grace has been replaced by score keeping. What did Jesus have to say about this? How should we respond?

Are you in a storm? We're not talking about weather, but a life storm - when it feels like your life is crashing all around you. It may seem impossible, unending, and devastating. Jesus, on the other hand, isn't frightened in the least by your storm.

Often, we think we don't have any talents to use for God, but the Bible says that He can use our particular gifts, even when they seem small to us.

Are you grateful? It's not enough for us just to be obedient to God. He also commands us to be grateful. What does a grateful life look like?

Following Christ is not a free ticket to everything we've always wanted. Jesus tells us that in order to follow him we must be willing to pay the price he requires of us. What is the price tag for following Jesus?

Just like a tree, the product of your life reveals what's in your heart. You can't claim to be good and do evil. Your heart reveals itself in your words and actions.

What makes a church healthy? In this message, Rod Loy looks at the model we should follow for building a healthy church.

Most people make big plans for the New Year - life-altering decisions called resolutions. Most of the time, though, we waste these opportunities at "do overs." This struggle is not new. And just like everything else we face, the Bible has some answers.

Over the week of Christmas, business will shut down, schools will let out and stores will be absolutely packed. In an increasingly secular society, everything still stops for Christmas. Why? What's the big deal about Christmas?