NLCHURCH Podcast

What if your first instinct wasn’t to worry, plan, or react—but to pray? In Part 6 of Pray First, Matt and Brian unpack a simple but powerful framework: P.R.A.Y. — Praise, Repent, Ask, Yield. This isn’t a formula to control God—it’s a posture that realigns your heart and transforms how you approach Him.

What if the next step in your spiritual life isn’t more prayer but reconciliation? In this message, we explore Jesus’ shocking words in Matthew 5 where He tells people to leave the altar, stop praying, and go make things right with others first.

Why do some prayers seem to work while others feel empty? In this message from Luke 18:9–14, we unpack Jesus’ parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector and discover that effective prayer isn’t about performance—it’s about perspective. If you’ve ever struggled with prayer, this teaching will help you rediscover what truly connects you to God.

What happens when someone hides God’s Word deep in their heart? In this powerful and unique message, Pastor Troy Jones recites the entire book of James from memory—bringing Scripture to life as a living, breathing sermon. This isn’t just a presentation—it’s a testimony of how God’s Word can transform anyone.

What if prayer was never meant to be a performance? In this message from Matthew 6, we unpack how Jesus teaches us to pray—not to impress others, but to be transformed from the inside out. If you’ve ever felt like your prayers are routine, awkward, or unanswered, this could change the way you approach God forever.

What if the message of Easter isn’t just a moment but the answer to life’s biggest questions? In this message, we break down the true story of Christianity: how God made it, we broke it, and Jesus fixed it through the resurrection. If you’ve ever wondered what Christians really believe or if it’s actually true this is for you.

In this message from James 5, we confront the uncomfortable truth that disordered love placing success, money, or identity above God always leads to destruction. Discover the warning James gives, the evidence that exposes our priorities, and the only path to real freedom: humbling ourselves and returning to God.

Pride is one of the most dangerous sins because it’s the hardest one to see in ourselves. In Epistle of James 4, we discover how arrogance quietly damages our relationship with God and others and why humility is the spiritual discipline that changes everything.