NMC Audio Podcast

Is there a relationship more important, more essential than one’s relationship with God? If the answer to that question is "no," then it would be sound logic that one ought to fight for that relationship above all others. It would make sense to devote one’s life to building that relationship, fixating on that relationship, and strengthening that relationship.

3. Increase My Ability
May 22, 2022 / John 15:12
The most meaningful thing in life is relationship. Our greatest and lowest moments are tied to relationships. If relationships are so important to life, why is it so difficult to truly love people—not just people that are easy to love, but all people? We are commanded to love people the way God does, so let’s explore how He loves us.

In these days opinions are strong. Families and friendships easily divide over all kinds of issues. But the call of Jesus is to make peace, and the path to true peace, personally and relationally, is not easy. Yes, it’s hard work. We will outline the steps that lead to unhealthy conflict and explore the “how to” of the hard work of making peace.

Guest speaker David Brickner, Executive Director of Jews for Jesus, shares a report on what God is doing around the world with Messianic Jews.

April 24, 2022 / John 16:33
Jesus does a remarkable feat in preparing the disciples for triumphant living in the midst of chaos and turbulence. He teaches that possessing courage and peace while walking through dark valleys is more than an abstract possibility. It’s a living reality. No matter what our future may hold, we can live with complete peace and His joy.

April 3, 2022 / Matthew 15:7-9, Matthew 3:8
“Put your money where your mouth is.”
“Talk is cheap.”
“You can talk the talk, but can you walk the walk?”
“Actions speak louder than words.”
These popular sayings and many others ask the same question: “Are you who you say you are?” So…are you? Jesus, in everything, including the discipleship of His disciples, was consistent, honest, real, and authentic. In our calling to go and make disciples, what would it look like to follow Jesus’ example of consistency and honesty?

As followers of Jesus, our mission is crystal clear. It’s about being a disciple and joining Him in making disciples. We are not only invited to join, but commanded to be a part of the mission. It’s not about self-effort. It’s not about trying harder. It’s not about inventing incredible strategies. It’s about walking in step and being filled with the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is often the missing link in fulfilling our mission. You can’t give what you don’t have.