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More than a Fan Updated: 2011-10-16 21:28:09 Description: Worship is an attitude, a mindset, and a way of life. People worship a lot of things: money, fun, power and position. If you truly worship God, He is first in your life. It's not about styles of music, or how we worship, it's ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fashion Statement, pt. 7: Fashion Police Updated: 2011-10-09 21:20:26 Description: Anyone can love those who love them. Jesus presents a higher standard. Love your enemies. Treat them as forgiven friends. Pray for them and love them. Our love for each other is the evidence that we are followers o...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fashion Statement, pt. 6: The Red Carpet Updated: 2011-10-03 16:12:56 Description: In fashion, you want to fit in. In life fashion, you definitely do NOT want to fit in....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fashion Statement, pt. 5: Project Runway Updated: 2011-09-25 21:03:23 Description: You should be able to spot a life-long follower of Jesus. Someone who "dresses" with Jesus is different. They stand out - not by how they dress, but how they act and react. You can tell the difference by what they do and don't...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fashion Statement, pt. 4: What Not to Wear Updated: 2011-09-18 21:24:40 Description: What does is a Christian supposed to look like? When you are clothed with Christ, it affects how you treat others. What we "wear" can attract people to, or repel people from God. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fashion Statement, pt. 3: Get Rid of the Labels Updated: 2011-09-04 20:58:35 Description: Pastor Brian Dollar talks about labels. We have a lot of labels for people, don't we? We have a tendency to label others based not on who they are, but what we think they are. How should we think about others?...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fashion Statement, pt. 2: Extreme Makeover Updated: 2011-08-28 21:25:50 Description: Why do people like watching reality shows like "The Biggest Loser?" Maybe because it's awesome to look back and see what someone was and now see what someone is - made over, changed, transformed. Too many people want to put on Jesus, but ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fashion Statement, pt. 1: You Are What You Wear Updated: 2011-08-21 21:57:09 Description: What does it mean to dress like Jesus? No, it doesn't involve a robe and sandals! The apostle Paul, writing to believers in Rome, said that Christians should "clothe themselves with the Lord Jesus Christ." How can we do that?...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Teach Us to Pray, pt. 6: For Thine is the Kingdom Updated: 2011-08-15 20:30:40 Description: This part of the Lord's Prayer helps us keep our focus: our goal should be to build His kingdom, not ours. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Teach Us to Pray, pt. 5: Temptation and Evil Updated: 2011-08-07 21:09:32 Description: With his simple prayer, Jesus reminds us what we all know too well. Temptation is everywhere and we are all vulnerable. What did He mean when He prayed "...lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil..."?...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Teach Us to Pray, pt. 4: Forgive Us Our Debts Updated: 2011-07-31 22:05:56 Description: We hear a lot today about debt. In the Lord's Prayer, Jesus wasn't talking about deficits, or credit cards. What does "forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors" mean?...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Teach Us to Pray, pt. 3: Our Daily Bread Updated: 2011-07-24 19:17:57 Description: How radically would it change your life if you recognized everything you have, and everything you receive as God's gift? How much easier would it be to respond to His call to give to others if you recognized everything you had came from Him?&nb...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Teach Us to Pray, pt. 2: Thy Kingdom Come, They Will Be Done Updated: 2011-07-18 22:26:51 Description: We pray that we want God's will to be done in our lives, but what do we have to do to ensure that happens? How can we get out of the way to allow God's perfect will to work in our lives?...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Teach Us to Pray, pt. 1: Our Father, Which Art in Heaven Updated: 2011-07-11 14:58:28 Description: How do we pray? It's a wonderful question, one asked by the disciples of Jesus, and one many Christians ask today. Jesus taught the disciples a pattern for prayer, and in this series, Rod Loy will walk us through the pattern and its...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Post it Notes from God, pt. 9: Be Back Soon! Updated: 2011-06-26 21:17:54 Description: Our final post it note is also one of the final messages of the Bible. Jesus is coming back soon. Although people have tried for centuries to predict when that will be, the Bible says nobody knows. What do we need to know about Chri...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD My Relationship: Healthy or Unhealthy? Updated: 2011-06-23 00:03:45 Description: Pastor Rod talks about the warning signs of an unhealthy relationship, and also at what makes relationships healthy....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Post it Notes from God, pt. 8: Don't Quit Updated: 2011-06-22 23:36:43 Description: Are there days you feel like quitting? Everyone has those moments. In fact, people quit all kinds of things, all the time. Most of us understand, that bad days happen. That's part of life. Tomorrow is a new day. So...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD No Condemnation (Live) Updated: 2011-06-14 14:38:29 Description: The Bible says there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. God wants to forgive! This song finished the message - it's a live recording featuring Pastor Brad Russell and the First NLR worship team. Use it as a reminder tha...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Post it Notes from God, pt. 7: I Forgive You Updated: 2011-06-12 21:52:17 Description: We recently spent time talking about forgiveness, and we heard that many people struggle not with forgiving others, but forgiving themselves. They feel bad for something in their past and don't know how to move on. How do you forgive your...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Post it Notes from God, pt. 6: You Are Not Forgotten Updated: 2011-06-06 22:44:48 Description: In this message, Pastor Rod interviews Michael and Tiffany Richardson, missionaries from our church who are working with the DeToog people, a tribe in a remote region of Tanzania. Even the most forgotten people in the most remote land are not f...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Post it Notes from God, pt. 5: Smile, I Love You! Updated: 2011-06-02 18:40:29 Description: Pastor Brad Russell continues the Post it Notes from God series with this message about God's crazy love for us....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Post it Notes from God, pt. 4: Slow Down Updated: 2011-05-22 19:40:12 Description: We live in a busy, fast-tracked world. Society considers multi-tasking a virtue. But what would God say to us about our busy schedules?...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Post it Notes from God, pt. 3: Take Out the Trash Updated: 2011-05-15 21:25:10 Description: When company is coming, you clean your house. Before a date, you clean out your car. When something is important to you, you keep it clean. But there is too much trash in our words, in our attitudes, and in our actions. There's way ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Song: What You See in Me Updated: 2011-05-14 02:17:58 Description: We have had a lot of requests for the song Pastor Brad wrote for the Arkansas District Council Ordination Service, so we are making it available for download here. It's a great song about living the dream God wants for you!...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Post it Notes from God, pt. 2 - I Have a Plan for You Updated: 2011-05-09 21:31:41 Description: It's not easy when plans for life don't work out - when everything you thought you could be, should be, and would be isn't, won't be, and doesn't look like it ever will be. What message does God have for us in these times?...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Esther's Song (Love Find Me) Updated: 2011-05-03 16:20:50 Description: After hearing the stories of the ladies involved in human trafficking, Pastor Brad wrote this song. We wanted to share it with you. We took an offering, but please keep them in your prayers!...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Post it Notes from God, pt. 1: You Matter! Updated: 2011-05-01 19:23:45 Description: For years, people have used those little yellow notes to remind themselves or others of all kinds of things. If God left a post it note for you, what would He say? What would He want you to remember?...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Why Me? Updated: 2011-04-25 16:12:58 Description: Is life not going as you expected? It's not fair. It hurts. You ask, why me? What did I do to deserve this? Has God forgotten me? If God is supposed to be a loving God, how could this happen? ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Average Pete, pt. 9: Restored! Updated: 2011-04-18 01:47:11 Description: Pastor Rod finishes "Average Pete" with one of the most encouraging passages in the entire Bible. If you've messed up or failed, there's still hope for you!...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Average Pete, pt. 8: Three Simple Steps to Failure Updated: 2011-04-10 21:47:48 Description: The story of Peter is one of high highs and low lows. On one hand, he walked on water with Jesus, and on the other, he denied he even knew him when it mattered most. Why are the low points included in the Bible? It may be so we can ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Average Pete, pt. 7: Spiritual Hygiene Updated: 2011-04-03 19:08:31 Description: Why did Jesus, the Son of God, wash the feet of His disciples? What was He trying to teach them, and us?...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Average Pete, pt. 6: The Price Updated: 2011-03-28 02:03:42 Description: The apostle Peter is known to history as a great leader of the early church. But early on, he was basically a loudmouth fisherman. At one point, Peter chastized Jesus for predicting strife ahead for his followers. Jesus gave him a h...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Average Pete, pt. 5 Updated: 2011-03-21 18:29:00 Description: ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Average Pete, pt. 4: What Does it Mean to Forgive? Updated: 2011-03-13 21:40:40 Description: Why should we forgive? How do we forgive? What does it mean to forgive? This is a subject we need to talk about often because this one issue often keeps people locked in the past - in a cycle of bitterness, anger, hurt, and regret.&...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Average Pete, pt. 3: Surviving the Storm Updated: 2011-03-06 23:24:59 Description: It's a famous story - when Jesus walked on the water during a storm, and it's Pete, average, normal, regular Pete, who briefly walks on the water with Jesus. What can we learn from this encounter during our storms of life? ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Average Pete, pt. 2: Holy Mackerel! Updated: 2011-02-27 22:21:19 Description: There is a cost to following Jesus. So many people miss out on the adventure, because they aren't willing to obey and sacrifice. They opt out and never really make a difference. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Average Pete, pt. 1 Updated: 2011-02-20 23:34:07 Description: Bible characters sometimes seem like superheroes - bigger than life people in extraordinary circumstances, like Moses, Noah, David, or Daniel in the lion's den. The truth is, though, people in the Bible made mistakes, said stupid things, and of...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The State of the Church Updated: 2011-02-13 20:35:22 Description: In this message, Pastor Rod talks about the signs of a healthy church....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Five for the Fight, Round 6 Updated: 2011-02-06 22:36:51 Description: Pastor Brian Dollar finishes up the Five for the Fight series with this message on Ephesians 6:10-17 - what is the full armor of God?...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Five for the Fight, Round Five Updated: 2011-01-30 23:05:33 Description: The apostle Peter warns us that Satan is constantly looking for ways to attack Christians. He says we should expect it and be alert. But he also gives us a promise we can find in God! ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Five for the Fight - Round 4 Updated: 2011-01-24 03:53:00 Description: Sometimes in life you may feel overwhelmed with loneliness, like nobody understands you, or that nobody else is with you. It's almost like it's you against an entire army. Today we take a look at a passage of scripture that can help! Today's verse is...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Five for the Fight, Round 3 Updated: 2011-01-16 21:06:03 Description: Sometimes in life, it seems like the odds are stacked against us. Sometimes we try to come up with our own plans that can get us in more trouble. In this message, Rod Loy looks at three principles for fighting when the odds are against yo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Five for the Fight: Round 2 Updated: 2011-01-11 02:57:36 Description: You lose your job, you have an unexpected medical expense, sales go down, scholarships fall through, you get a tough report from the doctor, you are called in for a meeting...what's your normal first reaction? Fear. You don't know what's ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Five for the Fight, Round 1 Updated: 2011-01-03 22:20:44 Description: We are in a fight. We are in a war. But we are not fighting against each other, progress, other churches or followers of Jesus, culture, politicians, or even against sinners. The Bible says our struggle is against the Devil and his ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Dealing with Disappointment Updated: 2010-12-27 21:04:03 Description: Are you disappointed? Sometimes we feel disappointment if we don't get what we want for Christmas, but it is usually a lot deeper. What happens when you are disappointed with life? How do you deal with it?...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Special Bonus Song Download: We Are Strong Updated: 2010-12-21 23:48:51 Description: This is Pastor Brad's original theme song for our new Five for the Fight series, which starts in January 2011. Go ahead and download the song and start listening! This is going to be an inspiring, energetic way to start the new year! &nbs...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Giant, pt. 6: The Bigger They Are, the Harder They Fall Updated: 2010-12-14 19:57:27 Description: Pastor Rod ends the giant series with this inspiring message. Just like the underdog David, you can defeat the giants in your life! Your victory will inspire others to tackle their giants....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Giant, pt. 5: How to Face a Giant Updated: 2010-12-07 16:16:43 Description: One of the most powerful speeches in the Bible was delivered by a young shepherd boy. It was undoubtedly inspired by God. It's just 124 words long, but filled with meaning. If you are facing a big challenge, a struggle, a giant in y...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Giant, pt. 4: Big God + little me Updated: 2010-11-29 14:54:43 Description: What is the one thing in your life that is holding you back from your potential? What is the one area you've struggled with, but can't seem to overcome? What is your giant? We all face difficult battles and tests, but we have a big God on...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Giant, pt. 3: When Critics Strike Updated: 2010-11-22 02:19:00 Description: Everyone deals with critics. Believe it or not, if you choose to take on your giant, not everyone will be pleased. They might question your motives. Why aren't other people always supportive of your efforts to defeat your giant?...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Giant, pt. 2: Unlikely Heroes Updated: 2010-11-14 21:54:25 Description: In this series, we have been facing the giants in our lives: the one thing that holds us back from what God wants us to be. You may not feel qualified to tackle your giant. You've been wanting to learn the latest technique, or...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Giant, pt. 1: It's Time to Fight! Updated: 2010-11-07 22:17:40 Description: What is the big thing in your life that is holding you back? What is it that keeps you from being everything God wants you to be? Is it a hurt, illness or financial setback? If you could pick one area of your life to overcome a weak...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Shipwrecked, pt. 4: Snakebit Updated: 2010-10-11 02:04:00 Description: Storms in life can take many different forms. You may have a financial or health storm, or you've lost a loved one. You have survived the initial storm, but just when things start looking up, something else happens. In this message,...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Shipwrecked, pt. 3: There is Hope Updated: 2010-10-04 01:11:11 Description: The storms of life - at one time or another, we all face them. The question is, how do you survive a storm?...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Shipwrecked, pt. 2: When Storms Strike Updated: 2010-09-26 21:45:25 Description: Sometimes, our lives are thrown into storms through no fault of our own. You might lose a loved one, your finances take a sudden turn for the worse, or your older years are not what you anticipated. What should we do when we are tossed in...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Shipwrecked, pt. 1: How to Make a Bad Decision Updated: 2010-09-19 18:59:10 Description: If life is a cruise, nothing is more difficult than a shipwreck. Shipwrecks in your life aren't like the ones from old movies or television shows. They result in pain, devastation, and death. You think everything is great, but then ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Trust and Obey, pt. 3: No One Will Ever Know Updated: 2010-09-06 01:28:02 Description: An interesting story about the Israelites, after the famous battle of Jericho, involves one guy who thought nobody would know what he did in secret. It ended up costing him everything. In this message, Pastor Patrick Lander looks at the story o...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Trust and Obey, pt. 2: When You Are Tired of Waiting Updated: 2010-08-29 22:08:59 Description: Do you ever get tired of waiting? We all get tired in doctor's waiting rooms, at stop lights, and so on. But do you get tired of waiting on God? Do you see others experiencing blessings while you wait? How do you respond...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Trust and Obey, pt. 1: When God Doesn't Make Sense Updated: 2010-08-22 21:39:50 Description: We tend to bring our rational, logical American mindset into our relationship with God. We want everything to make good, solid logical sense. We want to be able to figure it out. But, God doesn't always work that way. What do you do...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Zoinks! pt. 3: I Am With You Updated: 2010-08-15 21:28:56 Description: A lot of us have a fear of the unknown. What makes it so difficult is the uncertainty. When you know what is coming, you can brace yourself for it. When you don't know what's ahead, you don't know how to prep...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Zoinks! pt. 2: Moving Forward Updated: 2010-08-08 20:45:26 Description: No matter how big or strong you are, there is something you fear. Whether we want to admit it or not, we all face fear. But for some of us, it's bigger. They face fear daily, and it controls their lives. They are consumed with...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Zoinks! pt. 1: What Do You See? Updated: 2010-08-02 01:59:00 Description: Almost everyone fears something - heights, closed spaces, snakes, and more. These fears don't really control your life that much. But there are some fears, real fears that can dominate your thinking and control your life. Some of us...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Ready, Set, Wait, pt. 3: Worth the Wait Updated: 2010-07-26 01:59:00 Description: In this message, Pastor Rod looks at the third preparation principle. We can never accomplish what God has for us without spending time in His presence....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Ready, Set, Wait, pt. 2: Holy Cow? Updated: 2010-07-18 21:16:00 Description: Do you ever get impatient with God? We're impatient these days. We like stuff to happen right now. We know He has a plan for our lives, but sometimes it seems to take too long. What can happen if we decide to "rush" things and...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Ready, Set, Wait, pt. 1: Wait Lifters Updated: 2010-07-11 19:15:00 Description: We don't like preparation all that much. It's not always fun. We'd rather jump right in to what we want to do or what we feel God wants us to do. We see in the Bible, though, when God called someone, there was often a time of prepar...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Between the Lines, pt. 8: Spiritual Snobs Updated: 2010-07-03 05:59:00 Description: Have you ever met a spiritual snob? You know, someone who feels they are better than you, because of their exalted faith? Jesus had a lot to say about spiritual snobs. In this final message in the Between the Lines series, Rod Lo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Between the Lines, pt. 7: Wherever I Go Updated: 2010-07-03 05:55:00 Description: In this message, Pastor Rod looks at the Parable of the Sower. What was Jesus saying with this parable? What should we do in response?...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Between the Lines, pt. 6: Hoarders Updated: 2010-07-03 05:53:00 Description: In this message, Pastor Gary Tomlinson talks about people who are hoarders: those who have a lot, but are stingy with God. Are you a hoarder?...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Between the Lines, pt. 5: THOSE People Updated: 2010-06-06 20:47:00 Description: Prejudice. It's about more than black and white. And it strikes at the core of what it means to be a Christian. In Luke, chapter 10, Jesus tells the parable of the Good Samaritan. What does it have to do with prejudice? ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD I Can't Close My Eyes Updated: 2010-06-06 13:16:00 Description: Pastor Brad's special song for Project Rescue. Learn more about them and their work at www.projectrescue.com...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Between the Lines, pt. 4: One Opportunity Updated: 2010-06-01 15:43:00 Description: In the parable of the Unjust Steward, Jesus tells a curious tale about a wealth manager who learns he is to be fired. He uses his influence to cost his employer money, while setting himself up for the future. Strangely, once his employer ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Between the Lines, pt. 3: Empty Seats Updated: 2010-05-23 21:27:00 Description: What does Jesus think about empty seats in a church?...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Between the Lines, pt. 2: Runaway Updated: 2010-05-16 21:04:00 Description: Jesus often taught using stories, called parables. In this particular story, about the Prodigal Son, He did not explain the meaning of it. He left it up to the listeners to figure out its meaning. In this message, Pastor Rod doesn't tell ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Between the Lines, pt. 1: Got Talent? Updated: 2010-05-09 21:15:00 Description: Do you have talent? We see it in the media every day, and everyone is good at something. You've got a choice. You can use the talents God gave you for personal gain, or you can live according to God's priorities. It's not a meaningl...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Three Questions, pt. 3: Do You Want to Know the Truth? Updated: 2010-04-25 17:58:00 Description: Have you ever been afraid to share a difficult truth? Paul asks, "Have I now become your enemy by telling you the truth?". Telling the truth can cause divison, it can make enemies, and if we make truth-tellers our enemies then we&nbs...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Three Questions, pt. 2: My Strength, or God's Strength? Updated: 2010-04-18 19:33:00 Description: When we find ourselves in a low valley--when we've spectacularly failed--we often ask questions like: "Why me? How could I fail like this? How did I ever let myself get to this place? What went wrong?" Whether you have been there, or will...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Three Questions, pt. 1: Please God or Please Man? Updated: 2010-04-11 19:34:00 Description: With so many messages bombarding us every day, who do we listen to? How can we really please God? What does it mean to follow Jesus? ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Trapped Updated: 2010-04-05 22:46:00 Description: Sometimes, we find ourselves in traps: addiction, pornography, and many other things can keep us trapped in sin. Like a mouse attracted to cheese, there was initially something appealing in the trap. What looked good, easy, and fun ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Facing Difficulty Updated: 2010-03-28 21:08:00 Description: What do you do when you are facing a big challenge, a huge test, or a devastating disappointment? It can be frightening, uncertain, emotional, and unsettling. Jesus faced what you are facing. He experienced the same emotions a...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Healthy Church Updated: 2010-03-21 20:55:00 Description: People pick a church for a variety of reasons, but what really matters in a church is whether it is healthy or not. What is a healthy church? What are the core values of a church that is striving for health?...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Ten for Life, pt. 11 (Bonus): Nothing Can Separate Me Updated: 2010-03-14 20:28:00 Description: We voted on one more scripture to include in the Ten for Life series, and chose Romans 8:38,39. As a culture, we like love stories and love songs, but there's a love that is bigger than all that. There is nothing that can separate us from the l...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Ten for Life, pt. 10: The Way Updated: 2010-03-08 05:36:00 Description: Many religions claim to know the way to Heaven, but Jesus has a pretty specific and very counter cultural statement: "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Ten for Life, pt. 9: Ever Had a Bad Day? Updated: 2010-03-01 02:27:00 Description: Ever had a bad day? How about bad times that last a little longer than a day? What should our attitude be in difficult times?...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Ten for Life, pt. 8: Seek First Updated: 2010-02-21 21:40:00 Description: Every day, you make decisions based on priorities. And every day you send a message with those decisions. Where do we spend most of our time? How should we spend our time? ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Ten for Life, pt. 7: I Can Do All Things Updated: 2010-02-14 22:24:00 Description: Have you ever been in a place where the world seemed to be closing in on you? You may have felt overwhelmed and overloaded, like there was just no way you could handle anything else. In this message, Pastor Brian Dollar talks about Philippians ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Ten for Life, pt. 6: Love God, Love People Updated: 2010-02-07 20:52:00 Description: In Matthew 22, the Pharisees ask Jesus, "Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?" His answer was clear and simple for them, and for us. If you wan to know how to be a life-long follower of Jesus Christ, this is ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD My Relationship: Healthy or Unhealthy? Updated: 2010-02-07 02:14:00 Description: In this message, Rod Loy looks at the signs of an unhealthy relationship. This is an important message for anyone, from students to adults!...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Ten For Life, pt. 5: No Fear Updated: 2010-01-31 21:42:00 Description: The fifth message in the Ten for Life series, in which Rod Loy examines ten scriptures that are key to the Christian faith. In this message, Pastor Rod looks at Joshua 1:9. If we are to live the lives God has for us, we have to be courageous!...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Ten for Life, pt. 4: Running on Empty Updated: 2010-01-24 21:57:00 Description: The fourth message in the Ten for Life series, in which Rod Loy examines ten scriptures that are key to the Christian faith.We don't try to run our cars for very long on empty, so why do we run our lives that way? In this message, Rod Loy looks...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Ten for Life, pt. 3: The Answer for America Updated: 2010-01-19 02:58:00 Description: The third message in the Ten for Life series, in which Rod Loy examines ten scriptures that are key to the Christian faith.This week: 2 Chronicles 7:14 - "...if My people, who are called by My name, will humble themselves and pray and seek...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Ten for Life, pt. 2: Rewrite Updated: 2010-01-10 21:44:00 Description: The second message in the Ten for Life series, in which Rod Loy examines ten scriptures that are key to the Christian faith. This week: "For God so loved the world, that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Ten for Life, pt. 1: Straight Paths Updated: 2010-01-03 21:57:00 Description: The first message in the Ten for Life series, in which Rod Loy examines ten scriptures that are key to the Christian faith. This week: Proverbs 3:5,6:"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all you...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD the Gift, pt. 7: Contentment Updated: 2009-12-29 18:26:00 Description: What does being content mean to you? What makes you discontent? In today's society, marketers play on our tendency to want the newest, best, and shiniest.In the final message from the Gift series, Pastor Rod Loy unpacks another of God's g...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Gift, pt. 6: Peace Updated: 2009-12-14 04:04:00 Description: A lot of our destructive behaviors, inappropriate actions, and a lot of negative circumstances are because we are searching. We don't have peace. Peace is not something we need every once in awhile. We need it every single day. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Stay Right Here Updated: 2009-12-13 05:59:00 Description: Pastor Brad Russell wrote a special song, "Stay Right Here," for our message about peace. The song is available for download here. For lyrics, go to http://www.firstnlr.com/peacesong...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Gift, pt. 5: Joy Updated: 2009-12-08 00:50:00 Description: What is joy? It is an inner feeling of contentment that is far greater than a temporary happiness. It's a life outlook -- a different perspective. It's hard to explain, but easy to spot in others. True joy is a gift from God! ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Gift, pt. 4: Self-Worth Updated: 2009-12-01 01:42:00 Description: How do you know what something is worth? You know what it's worth by what people are willing to pay for it. Jesus paid the ultimate price for us. What does that tell you about our worth to Him?...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Gift, pt. 3: Wisdom Updated: 2009-11-25 18:15:00 Description: You can't buy it, you can't earn it, but you can have it.In this message, Pastor Rod talks about wisdom....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Gift, pt. 2: Freedom Updated: 2009-11-25 18:13:00 Description: Pastor Randy Jumper talks about another of God's gifts: Freedom!...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Gift, pt. 1: Grace Updated: 2009-11-08 21:48:00 Description: Grace: You can't earn it, you can't buy it, but you can have it. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Forgiveness, pt. 4: When You Need Forgiveness Updated: 2009-10-11 21:27:00 Description: So far in this series, we've talked about how we can forgive. In this message, we come at it from the other side. What do you need to know and what do you need to do when you are the one who requires forgiveness, when you are the offender?...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Forgiveness, pt. 3: How Do I Forgive? Updated: 2009-10-04 21:23:00 Description: You are going to be hurt in life. It's inevitable. When it happens, though, our response is our choice. The Bible says we should forgive. Great - now how do we do it?...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Forgiveness, pt. 2: Why Should I Forgive? Updated: 2009-09-27 21:50:00 Description: We have to learn to forgive. People who decide not to forgive are consumed, held captive, and defined by the hurt they refuse to forgive. But how? How can we forgive?...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Forgiveness, pt. 1: What is Forgiveness? Updated: 2009-09-20 21:53:00 Description: Why is forgiveness one of the hardest things we have to do? A lot of times, we don't really understand forgiveness. In this message, Rod Loy uncovers what forgiveness really is, and why it's important to forgive....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Mythbusters, pt. 7: God is Too Critical to Use Me Updated: 2009-09-13 21:59:00 Description: Another myth we sometimes carry about God is that he can't use us, and doesn't have a plan for us, because we aren't perfect. Only "perfect" people can do great things for God. Well, a short look through the Bible shows that God...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Mythbusters, pt. 6: God is Too Busy to Help Me Updated: 2009-09-06 21:01:00 Description: We believe a lot of myths. Sometimes, our myths are formed from our attempts to understand difficult situations. We can't find a logical reason why we haven't been healed or helped, so we reach incorrect conclusions about God. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Mythbusters, pt. 5: God is Too Mean to Love Me Updated: 2009-08-30 21:34:00 Description: You can convince yourself of almost anything. What starts with a feeling can become a fact. We sometimes talk ourselves into a self-concept, and even a God-concept, that has no basis in fact. Are you really hopeless? Is anyone...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Mythbusters, pt. 4: God is Too Angry to Forgive Me Updated: 2009-08-24 21:26:00 Description: Many people view God as angry and unforgiving. But in the Bible, we see a different story. In this message, Rod Loy looks at how Jesus dealt with betrayal....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Mythbusters, pt. 3: I Have to Figure Out the Miracle Formula Updated: 2009-08-16 21:12:00 Description: One of the challenges of so many religious systems being taught today is too much emphasis on ourselves: if we accomplish enough, if we do enough good, we can obtain miracles or salvation. Even many Christians feel that if they don't have...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Mythbusters, pt. 2: God is Too Big to Notice Me Updated: 2009-08-09 22:15:00 Description: Have you ever felt like you don't matter? Like you are worthless, insignificant, and overlooked? Sometimes people think God sees them that way, too. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Mythbusters, pt. 1: God is Too Strict to Accept Me Updated: 2009-08-02 21:37:00 Description: People believe a lot of myths about God. One of the biggest ones people struggle with is "I've messed up too many times. I believe in a loving God, but I'm beyond that. I don't think God would want someone like me. I need to clean up...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Family Survivor, Season Two, pt. 4: Surviving Crisis Updated: 2009-07-26 20:49:00 Description: Life in a family is often a lot of fun. But, challenges can arise and hard times come. At some point, every person and every family will find themselves facing an unexpected crisis. What do you do? What role does your faith pl...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Family Survivor, Season Two, pt. 3: Surviving Death and Loss Updated: 2009-07-19 20:58:00 Description: People don't like to talk about death and loss. But when someone close to you dies, you are forced to think about it. In this message, Rod Loy covers what happens when we grieve and what to do if you or someone you know is going through g...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Family Survivor, Season Two, pt. 2: Surviving Marriage Updated: 2009-07-12 14:08:00 Description: In this message, Rod Loy talks with six couples from different stages of life about the challenges and lessons they've learned from their marriages. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Family Survivor, Season Two, pt. 1: Surviving Parenting Updated: 2009-07-05 20:45:00 Description: It's easy to have opinions and theories on raising kids if you don't have any. One thing parents find is that no one formula works for their kids. The Bible says, "train up a child in the way he should go, even when he is old he will...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Taking it to the Streets, pt. 3: Faith Under Fire Updated: 2009-06-28 21:28:00 Description: It's not a popular topic on Christian TV, and it doesn't sell many books, but the Bible deals constantly with the topic of suffering in a believer's life. How should a Christian respond to persecution, hard times, suffering, and hardship?...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Taking it to the Streets, pt. 2: The Power of Love Updated: 2009-06-21 21:13:00 Description: All too often, when Christians encounter opposition from the world, they freak out, busying themselves with forwarding e-mails, and getting angry at the government, or whatever is the target at that time. What if Christians took all the time th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Taking it to the Streets, pt. 1: Word on the Street Updated: 2009-06-14 20:39:00 Description: Living for Jesus and demonstrating your faith is easy at church. It's accepted and popular. But it's not so easy everywhere else. Like it or not, we have to live out our faith in the real world. So, how do you do it?...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Broken, pt. 4: Relationship Repair Updated: 2009-05-31 21:58:00 Description: Unresolved conflict -- broken relationships between people who claim to be followers of Christ -- is the reason many unchurched people want no part of church. We often try to pretend such conflict doesn't exist. What does the Bible say ab...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Broken, pt. 3: Handle with Care Updated: 2009-05-24 21:10:00 Description: The church should be a hospital for the broken - for people with a past, for people who have messed up. It is a place where people can be restored. Too often, though, the church is known as a place where they shoot their wounded. Ho...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Broken, pt. 2: Healing Updated: 2009-05-18 01:47:00 Description: How could a loving God allow me to hurt like this? Why haven't I been healed? Why hasn't God answered my prayers? Rod Loy looks at these and other questions in this message....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Broken, pt. 1: No More Humpty Dumpty for Me! Updated: 2009-05-11 19:57:00 Description: Just like the ill-fated egg of the nursery rhyme, sometimes it seems like we will never be able to put it all back together again. In this message, Rod Loy looks at how to get your life back together when everything seems broken....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Curing Recession Depression, pt. 3: Life After Debt Updated: 2009-05-03 21:20:00 Description: There are studies that indicate that the average American household carries between $8,000 and $10,000 balance on their credit cards with interest rates in the high teens. Many owe much more. Being in debt is like being in chains: your de...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Curing Recession Depression, pt. 2: Financial Check Up Updated: 2009-04-27 22:01:00 Description: Most Americans are crisis-oriented. We wait until there is a problem, most likely a major problem, before we take action. We say "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure," but we don't live that way. When a problem comes, we w...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Curing Recession Depression, pt. 1: Worried Sick Updated: 2009-04-20 01:52:00 Description: TV, newspapers, and the Internet have been filled with bad news about the economy. As economic pressure increases, people are becoming increasingly worried. Why does it make us worry, and what can we do about worry in uncertain times?...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Restart Updated: 2009-04-13 21:33:00 Description: Re-start. Reboot. Control, Alt, Delete. The answer to every problem in the computer world is to re-start. And when you do? Miraculously, when the computer comes back on after re-starting, everything works again. That's all it takes....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Transformer, pt. 14: Never Too Late! Updated: 2009-04-05 20:55:00 Description: We say it all the time, "Every Soul Matters to God." But do we really believe that? Did Jesus really die for everyone's sins? Are there some people who are just too bad for God to forgive?...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Transformer, pt. 13: Perfect Timing Updated: 2009-03-29 20:20:00 Description: In our world, we want everything right now. This even applies to answers from God to our prayers. God works on a different time scale, however, and in the end we always see that He has perfect timing....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Transformer, pt. 12: Roller Coaster Faith Updated: 2009-03-22 20:26:00 Description: Nobody likes it when life is like a roller coaster - filled with high highs and low lows, and frightening twists and turns. We'd prefer that things sail along, always getting better. But that's not how it usually works! In this message, Rod Loy loo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Transformer, pt. 11: Storms Updated: 2009-03-15 20:37:00 Description: Are you in a storm? Not a weather event, but has something happened in your life that has completely rocked you, whether its health, financial, or relational problems? In this message, Rod Loy shares some observations about what to do when you find...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Transformer, pt. 10: My Past is Not My Future Updated: 2009-03-08 20:08:00 Description: We all have a past. Sometimes people are afraid to come to church, because they think they will be condemned for their past. This was not the model Jesus showed us though. In this message, Rod Loy looks again at the encounter between Jesus and the...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Transformer, pt. 9: Unclean? Updated: 2009-03-02 02:16:00 Description: The gospel of Luke records that one of the Pharisees invites Jesus to his house for a meal. This was not a friendly gesture, as the Pharisees meant to question Him, and try to trip Jesus up and put Him in His place. Why would Jesus even go into suc...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Transformer, pt. 8: The Greatest Miracle of All Updated: 2009-02-23 23:50:00 Description: It's a famous story in the Bible. Some men bring their friend, who can't walk, to Jesus, so He will heal him. The crowd in the house is so thick that they actually lower their friend down from the roof. Jesus did something that nobody expected, th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Transformer, pt. 7: The Invisible Man Updated: 2009-02-15 22:57:00 Description: There are people in the world today that other people don't want to think about. If you see someone with a "Will Work for Food" sign, you try to ignore them and hope they don't see you. There are many people that society considers invisible. Maybe...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Transformer, pt. 6: Hope for the Hopeless Updated: 2009-02-08 23:29:00 Description: Does it seem like life is falling in on you? Things may seem hopeless, but Jesus sees not only your need, but He sees you. In this message, Rod Loy looks at the story of Jesus and the Blind Man....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Transformer, pt. 5: Doubters Welcome Here Updated: 2009-02-01 22:58:00 Description: Maybe you sit in church, watch a Christian television show, or listen to a podcast. You may even go through the motions of being a believer, but deep down, you just aren't sure about the whole thing. You are a doubter. Maybe you want to believe, b...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Transformer, pt. 4: Forgiven and Free Updated: 2009-01-25 22:06:00 Description: In this message, Rod Loy looks at the Biblical story of Jesus and the woman who was caught in adultery. His reaction to her speaks volumes to us today. It's sometimes hard for us to understand, but God offers us grace, and will transform us from ou...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Transformer, pt. 3: A Healthy Church Updated: 2009-01-18 21:48:00 Description: A transformation is a significant, all inclusive, life-changing moment. You move from something to something else. A transformation is a God-enabled, supernatural shift in your nature or character. Where is the best place to start a transformatio...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Transformer, pt. 2: All or Nothing Updated: 2009-01-11 20:58:00 Description: There are some things in life that you can "sort of" do. If you go swimming, you can actually jump in and swim, or you can sit on a raft, or just put your feet in the water. That way, you're "kind of" swimming. But there are things in life that yo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Transformer, pt. 1: Forget the Resolutions Updated: 2009-01-10 00:26:00 Description: At the beginning of every year, a lot of people make resolutions. They are usually about exercise, family time, getting out of debt, and so on. These are all good things! But what if you need more than a resolution? What if you need a total trans...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lift, pt.6: The Ultimate Lift Updated: 2009-01-09 19:45:00 Description: This is the concluding message of the Lift! series....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lift, pt. 5: Be a Lifter! Updated: 2008-12-10 22:47:00 Description: Who are your favorite people to spend time with? Chances are, they are people that make you feel better about yourself. Some people are lifters--they make you feel good when you are around them. Other people are "downers," and have the opposite ef...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Are You Lukewarm? Updated: 2008-12-10 22:39:00 Description: There are three kinds of people: those who are "hot," meaning they are close followers of Christ, those who are "cold," meaning they have no knowledge of God, and those who are "lukewarm," meaning they are supposedly followers of Christ, but don't l...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lift, pt. 4: Watch Your Mouth! Updated: 2008-12-08 23:21:00 Description: You can tell a lot about someone by what comes out of their mouth. What would someone listening to you think about you? Even more, if you are a Christian, would anyone know it by the words you say? In this message, Rod Loy examines the importance o...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lift, pt. 3: No More Singing the Blues Updated: 2008-12-04 19:03:00 Description: Certain times of the year or events can cause us all to feel blue and even get depressed. What causes this issue in our life? How can we fix it?...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lift, pt. 2: Self Esteem Updated: 2008-12-04 19:00:00 Description: Feeling down about yourself? Feel like you're not good for anything? You need a lift! In this message, Rod Loy looks at the causes of poor self-esteem, and how we can find our worth in God....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lift, pt. 1: We're Going Up! Updated: 2008-11-26 00:59:00 Description: Why should we stay stuck in the same rut we've always been in? It's time to lift! In this message, the first of the Lift! series, Rod Loy examines habits and how they have control of our lives and how we can change for the better....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Race, pt. 3: Finish! Updated: 2008-11-25 17:38:00 Description: In the race of life, we eventually will finish. We need to take as many with us across the finish line as possible!...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Seven Churches of Revelation - Philadelphia Updated: 2008-11-05 00:56:00 Description: In this message, Rod Loy examines one of the seven churches mentioned in the book of Revelation: Philadelphia. The primary message? Jesus is coming soon! Regardless of political or economic problems, take heart: God is in contr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Race, pt. 2: Don't Quit! Updated: 2008-10-27 21:08:00 Description: We are running a race. It's a race to share the Gospel of Jesus with the world. Sometimes things get tough. Don't quit! In this message, Rod Loy continues the missions series, The Race. (Note: certain names and places have been edited to protec...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Race, pt.1: Just Get Started Updated: 2008-10-21 00:21:00 Description: Jesus gave the church instructions on what we should do: preach the gospel to all the world. With those words, He started the most important race in all history. Time is counting down. The race is on. It's time to jump in and run the race. Tod...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD You've Got Questions, He's Got Answers, pt. 10: How Do I Succeed in Life? Updated: 2008-10-06 00:56:00 Description: How do you succeed? That's what everyone wants - to be a success. When you start anything, that's the goal. You don't plan to fail. In school, in your marriage, in your business or ministry - your goal is to succeed. So, how do you do it?...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD You've Got Questions, He's Got Answers, pt. 9: Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? Updated: 2008-09-29 00:27:00 Description: We all know someone who has gone through some kind of tragedy. It seems odd that even good people can be stricken by illness or other disaster. Many will ask why, if God is so good, does He allow these things to happen? In this message, Rod Loy an...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Has Your Love Grown Cold? Updated: 2008-09-26 17:26:00 Description: Are you so busy working and doing things for God that you've forgotten your initial love for Him? What happens to the fervor of a new Christian as he or she matures? ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD You've Got Questions, He's Got Answers, pt. 8: Can I Ever Forgive? Updated: 2008-09-22 01:39:00 Description: It's relatively easy to forgive the guy who cuts you off in traffic. You don't have to see him again. It's over and done. The people closest to us, however, are harder to forgive. Their wounds hurt the most. The memories stay fresh. The offense...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD You've Got Questions, He's Got Answers, pt. 7: Can I Ever Change the Way I Think? Updated: 2008-09-15 01:00:00 Description: We understand - bad things sometimes happen in life. We shrug it off, laugh it off, or have a good cry and move on. But it's different for others. They begin to expect bad things to happen-and more bad things to follow. They become pessimistic. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD You've Got Questions, He's Got Answers, pt. 6: Can God Ever Reach _____? Updated: 2008-09-08 01:04:00 Description: Nobody is out of the reach of God, who is willing to go to great lengths to bring them back to Him. How does God get through to someone whose conscience has been seared, cut off from feeling - who no longer feels or knows the difference from right o...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD You've Got Questions, He's Got Answers, pt. 5: Has God Forgotten Me? Updated: 2008-09-01 02:49:00 Description: Sometimes we get in situations in our lives that everything seems hopeless. We wonder where God is, and why isn't He doing anything? In this special message, Rod Loy looks at story of Joseph, and how he went from prisoner to ruler....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD You've Got Questions, He's Got Answers, pt. 4: I've Been Faithful - Why is this Happening? Updated: 2008-08-24 23:38:00 Description: It's not a fun topic to talk about. We want the Christian life to function as a predictable formula. No surprises or setbacks, just blessing after blessing. But when problems happen, and they will happen, it can test our faith. How should we han...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD You've Got Questions, He's Got Answers, pt. 3: Is it Possible to Stay Pure in a Dirty World? Updated: 2008-08-17 20:59:00 Description: Every day, we are bombarded with temptations that would draw us away from our responsibilities and our families. There aren't too many news cycles that don't include the latest story on a politician or preacher who has failed morally. Is it pos...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD You've Got Questions, He's Got Answers, pt. 2: When Will My Dream Come True? Updated: 2008-08-12 04:12:00 Description: As kids, we all had dreams - hopes for what we want for the future. It's easy to get discouraged about dreams, though. How do we know if a dream is the real deal? In this message, Rod Loy talks about how we can tell if a dream is from God....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD You've Got Questions, He's Got Answers, pt. 1: Can I Ever Overcome My Past? Updated: 2008-08-05 00:24:00 Description: Many people have hurt and pain caused by their families. If your family was, or is, dysfunctional, is there hope for you to overcome your past? Is there hope for you?...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Family Survivor, pt. 4: More than Survival Updated: 2008-07-27 21:07:00 Description: This series is titled Family Survivor, but really, you want to do more than survive. There are times that just surviving is a victory, but for the most part, surviving isn't winning. You want to do more than survive. You want to win...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Family Survivor, pt. 3: Surviving Tough Times Updated: 2008-07-21 19:46:00 Description: Not all family moments are fun or funny. Life is not one long fun-filled vacation. Challenges arise. Hard times come. How do you not only survive tough times with your family, but grow closer as a result?...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Family Survivor, pt. 2: You're Out of this Family! Updated: 2008-07-18 16:22:00 Description: Have you ever wanted to kick someone out of your family for doing something stupid? Unlike reality shows, we really can't kick someone off our "island," but in every home, in every relationship, conflict will arise. Solving conf...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Family Survivor, pt. 1: Surviving in a Busy World Updated: 2008-07-18 16:10:00 Description: Life is pretty hectic these days, isn't it? The average family doesn't even eat dinner together that often anymore. In this message, the first in the Family Survivor series, Rod Loy talks about the importance of keeping your family together in a busy...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Living Large, pt. 4: Pain at the Pump Updated: 2008-07-18 16:06:00 Description: So, gas prices have you down? They keep getting higher and higher with no sign of coming down any time soon. Gas prices are causing a lot of people to rethink their spending. In this final message of the Living Large series, Rod Loy talks about more ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Living Large, pt. 3: Are You Smarter than an Ant? Updated: 2008-07-18 16:02:00 Description: Ants are tiny creatures with tiny brains. Yet, they somehow know to put away food and supplies for the future. Are you as smart as an ant? In this message, Rod Loy talks about more principles to teach your children about finances....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Living Large, pt. 2: I Want it Now! Updated: 2008-07-18 15:53:00 Description: Like Veruca Salt, the little brat in the Willy Wonka movie, we often want to buy possessions right now. Stewardship, though, involves spending our money more wisely. In this message, Rod Loy examines some more principles of stewardship....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Living Large, pt. 1: Follow the Leader Updated: 2008-07-18 15:36:00 Description: Some people get nervous when a preacher starts talking about money in church. But today, everywhere you go, people are talking about money. It's on TV, in the newspapers and the internet. In this message, Rod Loy teaches some principles that can tran...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD More than a Song, pt. 3: Leadership Lessons from a Worship Parade Updated: 2008-07-18 15:25:00 Description: In this message, Rod Loy looks at the story of King David bringing the Ark of the Covenant back into Jerusalem. From this story, we can learn some leadership lessons that affect our lives today....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD More than a Song, pt. 2: Bring Back the Glory Updated: 2008-07-02 04:54:00 Description: People looking at your life would assume you to be incredibly happy. You wish that was true. If you have been trying to fill an empty spot in your life with money, power, fame, or position, you know it doesn't work. You can climb to the top in the wo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD More than a Song, pt. 1: God is in the House Updated: 2008-07-02 04:48:00 Description: Worship is more than a time in a church service when we sing. Worship is being in the presence of God anytime. In this message, Rod Loy looks at this principle: when you spend time in God's presence, blessings follow. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Life is a Highway, pt. 7: Dead End Updated: 2008-07-02 04:34:00 Description: In this last message of the Life is a Highway series, Rod Loy looks at dead ends, and how they don't have to be the end for you...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Life is a Highway, pt. 6: Watch for Children Updated: 2008-07-02 04:28:00 Description: As we get older, our focus should shift from achievement to legacy. It's not about what we can do, but what we can pass on. In this message, Rod Loy looks at this principle: each generation has a responsibility to the ones behind it to serve as an ex...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Life is a Highway, pt. 5: Wrong Way Updated: 2008-06-30 03:28:00 Description: How do you know God's will for your life? A lot of people aren't sure what God wants them to do. God wants you to understand and know His will for you. He's not playing a celestial game of hide and seek, trying to keep you in the dark. In this messag...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Life is a Highway, pt. 4: Detour Updated: 2008-06-30 03:22:00 Description: Detours are usually not very fun. You are heading for a goal, and suddenly life throws up a detour. In this message, Rod Loy looks at what happens when our plans don't always seem to be working out....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Life is a Highway, pt. 3: Construction Zone Updated: 2008-06-30 03:16:00 Description: It seems like freeways are always under some sort of construction. In this message, Rod Loy talks about how our lives should be under construction, too....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Life is a Highway, pt. 2: Merge Updated: 2008-04-07 02:20:00 Description: When you cruise down the highway of life alone, it's not too bad. But when other people have to merge with you on the road, that's when problems can happen. When you merge, you often clash. In this message, Rod Loy talks about conflict re...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Life is a Highway, pt. 1: Stop! Updated: 2008-03-31 12:43:00 Description: On life's highway, the road isn't always smooth. We make some wrong turns, and occasionally lose our way. In this series, Rod Loy uses highway signs as memory helpers - so every time you see a road sign, you'll recall some truths about our journey th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD That's Not Fair! Updated: 2008-03-24 16:48:00 Description: It's not certain where we learn it, the phrase, or even the concept that life is supposed to be fair. But one of the first phrases you learn as a kid is "That's not fair!" In this message, Rod Loy looks at the idea while life isn't fa...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD I've Got a Secret, pt. 3: My Secret's Not a Secret Anymore Updated: 2008-03-18 20:27:00 Description: When we mess up, whether it is little or big, we have a tendency to do whatever we can to cover it up. Confession is the furthest thing from our minds. After all, we got away with it. No one will ever know. But inevitably, something...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD I've Got a Secret, pt. 2: No One Will Ever Know Updated: 2008-03-10 01:44:00 Description: When you've realized you've messed up, you've blown it -- you have a decision to make. You can confess, or you can conceal. You can tell on yourself, or you can cover it up. What happens when you try to cover things up? What if you ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD I've Got a Secret, pt.1: It Could Never Happen to Me Updated: 2008-03-04 00:43:00 Description: It makes people uncomfortable, but the church has been silent way too long--it's important for Christians to talk about sex and sexual sin. We cannot allow culture to shape our beliefs in this area. In the first message of this series, Ro...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Welcome Home, pt. 4: You Can Always Come Home Updated: 2008-02-24 22:38:00 Description: In this message, Rod Loy asks the question: when people come back to God and church, how should we respond to them?...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Welcome Home, pt. 3: God's Response When I Decide to Come Home Updated: 2008-02-18 03:01:00 Description: What is God's response when you run away, but then decide to finally come home? Is God waiting with a hammer to punish you? Is God going to pile on the lectures to make sure you've learned your lesson? What should you expect from Go...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Welcome Home, pt. 2: The Long Road Home Updated: 2008-02-11 03:18:00 Description: When you leave God and do your own thing, only to find it miserably fail, it should be easy to turn back to God. It sounds easy, but it isn't. We often make things harder for ourselves. Sometimes the road back home can be filled with...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships Updated: 2008-02-04 23:01:00 Description: In this message, Rod Loy looks at the warning signs of an unhealthy relationship and what makes healthy relationships so important. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Welcome Home, pt. 1: Runaway Updated: 2008-02-04 02:44:00 Description: Many of us have run away from home. But, we're not talking about a foolish childhood runaway moment. There are runaways - who make the decision to run away from their spiritual home - from God, their faith, and everything familiar. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Four More Years! Updated: 2008-01-21 22:57:00 Description: Four More Years! is a chant you often hear at political conventions. If an elected president has done a good job--or even if he hasn't--his supporters wave banners and cheer "four more years!" There are four more years until our 100th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Deal with It, pt. 7: Dealing with Bad Attitudes Updated: 2008-01-13 20:43:00 Description: It today's world, it's easy to become cynical and have a bad attitude. Understand - your attitude is more than just what you say or do. It's also about what you feel. Your attitude is your choice. In this message, Rod Loy looks at P...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD How to Make this Year the Best Year of Your Life Updated: 2008-01-08 04:31:00 Description: Most people make big plans for the new year - life-altering decisions, called resolutions. The goal is always to be better, to grow, and to improve. The problem is, most of the time, we waste the opportunity. Our "do over"...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Deal with It, pt. 6: Under Pressure Updated: 2007-12-23 20:44:00 Description: Whether it's during the holiday season or not, many of us struggle with depression, stress, and anxiety. It seems like the hubbub of the holidays makes the stress level rise even higher. Jesus faced a lot of stress. How did he ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Deal with It, pt. 5: All By Myself Updated: 2007-12-10 03:17:00 Description: We've all been lonely. Feeling lonely doesn't make you a failure. Feeling lonely isn't silly. It's something we all face at some point. In this message, Rod Loy looks at five common causes of loneliness and what we can do when...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Deal with It, pt. 4: Rainy Days and Mondays Updated: 2007-12-03 02:24:00 Description: At one point or another, most of us have struggled with depression. People tell you, "just be happy, deal with it." That sounds good, but when you are depressed, you don't know how to deal with it. You want to be happy, it...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Deal With It, pt. 3: It's Hard to Say I'm Sorry Updated: 2007-11-25 21:51:00 Description: Forgiveness is a tough issue - it seems that all of us have been in situations where friends or family members have hurt us in some way. Some of us have what seem to be good reasons to be offended. Why should we forgive? In this mes...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Deal with It, pt. 2: Dealing with Conflict Updated: 2007-11-18 21:55:00 Description: Conflict between people is inevitable - in marriages, in families, at work, and even at church. The true test of our faith is - how will we conduct ourselves and how will we resolve those issues?...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Deal with It, pt. 1: Facing Your Fears Updated: 2007-11-14 21:08:00 Description: We all fear something. For some of us, though, fear dominates our thinking and controls our lives. Whether it's the fear of failure, rejection, sickness, or intimacy, there are many fears that can consume us. So, how do you deal wit...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD On the Run, pt. 3: What Makes You Mad? Updated: 2007-10-08 02:59:00 Description: What makes you mad? Is it traffic? A relationship? The person in front of you with 15 items in the "10 items or less" line at the grocery store? What really makes you angry? ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD On the Run, pt. 2: I Learned it Inside a Fish Updated: 2007-10-01 02:51:00 Description: It's funny, isn't it? We should learn from other people's mistakes and failures. We should be able to apply those lessons to our own lives. We should, but often we don't. We are most likely to learn life lessons when we are fo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD On the Run, pt. 1: You Can't Outrun God Updated: 2007-09-24 19:35:00 Description: There are many people who are spending their lives running from God. Maybe you know someone like this. Maybe that someone is you. A runner is not physically sprinting from God, but they've made a decision to run away from God in their who...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Surviving the Storm, pt. 3: After the Rain Updated: 2007-09-10 21:31:00 Description: What do you do when you survive a storm? Whether it's a storm in your marriage, your finances, or your health, you have been in survival mode. What happens when the storm is over? Survival mode doesn't work anymore. What should...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Surviving the Storm, pt. 2: Don't Miss the Boat Updated: 2007-09-02 21:22:00 Description: Storms in nature can be frightening. Equally frightening is a different kind of storm, the kind that comes in life. Your marriage is breaking up, you lose someone you love, your finances take a turn for the worse, or your health take...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Surviving the Storm, pt. 1: Living for God in a Wicked World Updated: 2007-08-27 21:07:00 Description: When we ask people about the challenges they face in living for Christ, one of the biggest is living for God and representing Jesus at work, school, and among their friends. It's not easy, is it? How can we stay true to faith while living in a ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Set for Life, pt. 3: We're All in This Together Updated: 2007-08-20 21:54:00 Description: Because we live in a world that evaluates amounts, we have developed some wrong ways of thinking about giving. In this message, Rod Loy looks wraps up this series on what God says about giving. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Set for Life, pt. 2: How to Excel in Giving Updated: 2007-08-12 19:41:00 Description: Set for life. For some of us, that's a goal. For others it seems like an impossible dream. Set for life. What does that mean? How much money does it take? In this message, Rod Loy continues his look at a different ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Set for Life, pt. 1: A Better Way to Live Updated: 2007-08-06 23:52:00 Description: When you give to God, generosity is not amount the amount you give, it's about your attitude. In this message, Rod Loy explores the different attitudes and approaches people take to giving and talks about a better way to live....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Rock Solid, pt. 5 - The Holy Spirit Updated: 2007-07-15 18:53:00 Description: Often misunderstood and sometimes controversial, the Holy Spirit is an intergral part of a strong life of faith. The Bible has a lot to say about the Holy Spirit and his role in our lives and the ministry of the church. In this message, Rod Loy...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Rock Solid, pt. 4: Friends in Low Places Updated: 2007-07-08 19:50:00 Description: What is the purpose of meeting together in church? It's for two reasons - to lead people to Christ and to grow our faith strong enough where we will lead people to Christ. That's why the Church exists. It's not to make Christians co...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Rock Solid, pt. 3: Anybody Out There? Updated: 2007-07-02 01:49:00 Description: Has this ever happened to you? You are talking on a cell phone, when all of a sudden you realize the person on the other end has been dropped. You are doing a lot of talking, but nobody is listening. Do you ever feel that way about God?&n...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Rock Solid, pt. 2: More than a Song Updated: 2007-06-25 20:35:00 Description: A lot of people think that worship is just the part of a church service where you sing. Worship is more than music, however. Singing is an outward reflection of an inward attitude. That inward attitude is worship. Worship is a...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Rock Solid, pt. 1: A Firm Foundation Updated: 2007-06-18 02:33:00 Description: If you are going to be a Christ follower - if you are going to follow Him for life - through the good times and the bad, even in the storms, you need a solid foundation. You need rock solid faith. The starting point of rock solid faith is...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD What's Love Got to Do With It? pt. 5 Updated: 2007-06-11 02:33:00 Description: Church should be a safe place. When you walk in the door of a church, when you see Christians interact with each other, you should sense and see love, forgiveness, and understanding. That's it -- the central message of the gospel -- love....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD What's Love Got to Do With It? pt. 4 - A Legacy of Love Updated: 2007-06-04 00:51:00 Description: In this message, Rod Loy tells the story of J.W. Tucker, an Arkansas missionary to the Congo who gave the ultimate sacrifice while working to share the love of Jesus. His legacy and its amazing repercussions are changing a troubled na...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD What's Love Got to Do With It? pt. 3: Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places Updated: 2007-05-28 01:31:00 Description: We sing love songs, we watch romantic movies, and over time culture forms our views on love - what it is, what it isn't, and how you express it. Our views on love are largely determined by our culture -- the influences around us. We were design...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD What's Love Got to Do With It? pt. 2: Square Pegs Updated: 2007-05-21 17:59:00 Description: If you are a follower of Jesus Christ, how are you different from those around you? The Bible tells us that we are to be different from our society, but it also says that we should be "light" to our world. How can you be both?&n...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD What's Love Got to Do With It? pt. 1: The Verdict Updated: 2007-05-14 01:03:00 Description: We are all familiar with courtroom dramas on movies or television. The judge is stern and intimidating. The lawyers are slick. The jury listens intently, waiting to render their decision--the verdict--guilty or not guilty. In the co...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Family Mechanics, pt. 4: I'm Mad, Where's Dad? Updated: 2007-05-06 20:30:00 Description: Dads are very important to their families. They are much more than just a paycheck. They are integral to the relational and spiritual development of their families. The absence of a father is the most significant factor in the break...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Family Mechanics, pt. 2: Affair Proof Your Marriage Updated: 2007-04-22 20:28:00 Description: Preventive maintenance is less expensive in the long run than having to fix a problem. It's always better to check your car's oil than to end up on the side of the road with a non-functioning engine! Wouldn't the same approach to our marri...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Getting out of Your Comfort Zone Updated: 2007-04-19 22:02:00 Description: We all say we like change, but if you really get down to it, change makes us uncomfortable. That can be dangerous. Our comfort zones can keep us from experiencing all that God has for us and can hinder us from growing in our faith. &...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Family Mechanics, pt. 1: Family Feud Updated: 2007-04-17 16:03:00 Description: If your car breaks down, you don't wait to see if it fixes itself. You take it as soon as possible to a mechanic. Trouble in your family? It makes no sense, but we often decide that we can't tell anyone. We have to figure it out on ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Freedom! Updated: 2007-04-09 21:03:00 Description: Freedom. Politicians promise it. Patriots cherish it. Soldiers fight for it. Prisoners dream of it. What is exactly is freedom? ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD I Will Celebrate Updated: 2007-04-02 21:59:00 Description: What does Jesus need today? What does He need most of all? He needs us. He needs us to be His hands and feet - the demonstation of His love in a desperately hurting world. His mission on this earth is going to be accomplished ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Operation Enduring Courage, pt. 7: Out of the Frying Pan, into the Fire Updated: 2007-03-25 19:16:00 Description: Sometimes you hear people who say Christians shouldn't have problems. If people had enough faith, they wouldn't have difficulties. We know this isn't true, though, because Jesus said that we would have problems in this world. He als...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Moving from Bitterness to Forgiveness Updated: 2007-03-22 20:14:00 Description: Forgiveness is a huge issue. We have all been hurt at different times, and it seems difficult to forgive. We usually don't want to forgive the person that hurt us. Why should we forgive? What's the point? What does the Bible say abo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Operation Enduring Courage, pt. 6: Fire Factor Updated: 2007-03-19 19:19:00 Description: American Christians seem to believe that anything that puts us in difficult situations must be wrong -- it must be of the devil. We think difficulty is because we have a lack of faith, an attack of the enemy, or have caused the wrath of God.&nb...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Operation Enduring Courage, pt. 5: How to Survive a Night with the Lions Updated: 2007-03-12 19:44:00 Description: It's one of the most famous stories in the Bible. Daniel is thrown into a lion's den by evil men. We all face lions in our lives. No, not literal hungry beasts trying to eat us, but we all face impossible situations, illnesses, addi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Operation Enduring Coutage, pt. 4: Where's Daniel When You Need Him? Updated: 2007-03-04 19:56:00 Description: There is a common theme in the Bible. People reject God and the Word of God. They don't want to hear any warnings or know that they are wrong. They want to do their thing, their way. The same pattern is apparent in people tod...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Operation Enduring Courage, pt. 3: Proud Cow Disease Updated: 2007-02-28 03:12:00 Description: Pride is a dangerous sin. Pride is the underlying sin that causes many people to fail. It's easy to spot in others, but hard to admit in our ourselves. What happens when we let pride take over our lives? ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Operation Enduring Courage, pt. 2: The Apprentice - Babylon Edition Updated: 2007-02-18 20:10:00 Description: If you are a parent, you've heard the excuse at one time or another: "But Dad, Mom, everyone is doing it." Every parent has a standard answer to that! But even if everyone is doing it, does that make it right? Unfortunately, th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Operation Enduring Courage, pt. 1: What's Your Name? Updated: 2007-02-11 22:17:00 Description: We are all born with names. But society, and sin, put different names on us. Liar, drunk, disappointment, rebel, junkie, loser. There are many names we can be tagged with in our lives. What name are you known by? By what ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD New Year, New Me, pt. 5: A Healthy Home for God Updated: 2007-01-28 21:00:00 Description: Fitness and health are topics not normally mentioned in church. After all, how we treat our bodies is a "secular" issue, right? It doesn't have anything to do with God or church. Or does it? ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD New Year, New Me, pt. 4 - Overcoming the Gimmies Updated: 2007-01-21 20:15:00 Description: We live in a world where people are measured by what they have. If you drive the right car, wear the right clothes and have the right things you will be loved and accepted. That's the message our culture wants us to believe. We all ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD New Year, New Me, pt. 3: The Vital Church Updated: 2007-01-14 23:27:00 Description: The primary reason so many churches are struggling in America is that they are unhealthy. We hear a lot of talk about people concerned about the state of the church in America. What you don't hear is a lot of people saying "I am comm...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD New Year, New Me, pt. 2: A New Way to Live Updated: 2007-01-08 21:54:00 Description: Are you ready for change? Are you ready to find and fulfill God's purpose for your life? We're not talking about a New Year resolution - with God's help, living according to His Word and its principles, you can be radically changed - a br...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD New Year, New Me,. pt. 1: No More Excuses! Updated: 2006-12-31 18:54:00 Description: Every January 1, millions of Americans will make their list of New Year's resolutions. A New Year's resolution is a vow to change, improve, or grow in a specific area in the coming year. But, life is busy and your busy schedule and packed...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Miracles of Christmas Updated: 2006-12-27 22:32:00 Description: For a couple of days in December every year, everything focuses on one thing: Christmas. Offices are closed, the mail isn't delivered, stores shut down, schools are out. What's the big deal? In an increasingly secular soci...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Victory, pt. 7: When You've Lost it All Updated: 2006-12-03 19:47:00 Description: You don't need anyone to teach you how to celebrate victory -- you've got that down. It comes naturally. You throw your arms in the air and run around the room. You shout. You high-five. You may even dance a little victory dance. You know w...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Jailhouse Rock Updated: 2006-11-26 22:05:00 Description: It's in our darkest hours that who we are really comes to light. Rod Loy looks at the story of Paul and Silas in prison and asks the questions: "Who am I chained to?" and "What song will I sing in the dark?"...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Victory!, pt. 6: Big Problem - Little Me Updated: 2006-11-19 19:35:00 Description: David was a little guy - a young shepherd boy. Goliath was a big guy. It's the classic story of big problem, little me. But really, it's not David who had the big problem, even though everyone thought he did. Goliath was actua...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD How to Raise Lifelong Followers of Jesus Christ Updated: 2006-11-12 21:12:00 Description: These are challenging times to raise kids. While there are many excellent books for parents, the Bible remains the best guidebook. Rod Loy examines five principles for raising life-long followers of Jesus....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Who's Allowed in Our Church? Updated: 2006-11-05 19:54:00 Description: Prejudice: It's an ugly subject, and it makes people uncomfortable. In the book of Acts, the apostle Peter received a very clear message from God on this subject. Pastor Rod Loy looks at this passage and asks the question: Is there room for prejudice...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD What to Do When You're Under Attack Updated: 2006-10-29 16:08:00 Description: It can happen when you least expect it. Everything is rocking along fine. Your business is doing well. Your relationships are solid. Your family is together. Then, it all changes. Rod Loy examines what to do when you find yourself under attack....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD How to Develop Desire Updated: 2006-10-23 22:06:00 Description: How do you increase your hunger and desire to grow? Rod Loy looks at what it takes to become what God wants us to be. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Victory!, pt. 4: Here Comes the Choir! Updated: 2006-10-08 19:57:00 Description: One 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 has no limitations. In this ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD When Life isn't Fair Updated: 2006-10-04 20:50:00 Description: In this special podcast, we feature our Music and Creative Arts Pastor, David Richards, as he speaks about what he learned during his fight with cancer. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Victory! pt. 3: My God is Bigger Than Your god Updated: 2006-09-24 19:39:00 Description: The Bible is our guidebook for living. In the story we look at today, we discover that there have always been people who created their own gods. It's not a new conflict. It's not a new way to think. In fact, these gods are put...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Victory! pt. 2: God Must Be Crazy! Updated: 2006-09-17 18:41:00 Description: What is a miracle? Is it a grilled cheese sandwich bearing an image of the Virgin Mary? Is it finding a good parking spot at the mall? Is it your boss finally giving you a raise? We look for miracles in a lot of different...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Victory! pt. 1: Do You See What I See? Updated: 2006-09-10 19:03:00 Description: It happens every year before football season starts. Every team talks about how this is their year to win the Super Bowl. At the end of the season, though, only one team wins. The battle, the game, proves who is the better team.&nbs...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Fruit of Failure, pt. 4: God's Response to Failure Updated: 2006-09-03 21:26:00 Description: When you fail, God doesn't see your failure and run away. He isn't up in heaven waiting to club you over the head. Instead, when you fail, God initiates releationship with you. God is not focused on the failure. He is focused on you...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Fruit of Failure, pt. 3: How to Handle Temptation Updated: 2006-08-27 19:41:00 Description: You choose whether or not to do right. It's not God's fault, your friend's fault, or Satan's fault. It's your choice. (Wow, pretty strong statement!) Rod Loy continues this look at the story of Adam and Eve and what we can learn fro...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD God Will Lift You Up Updated: 2006-08-23 19:26:00 Description: Rod Loy looks at the topic of depression....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Fruit of Failure, pt. 2: The World's Most Expensive Apple Updated: 2006-08-20 21:36:00 Description: Some of us try to do life on our own. People who aren't in a relationship with God often struggle. If you want to enjoy the blessings of God, you must be in a relationship with God. Rod Loy looks at the story of Adam and Eve i...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Fruit of Failure, pt. 1: Satan's Plan for Your Life Updated: 2006-08-13 20:24:00 Description: You have a plan for your life. God has a plan for your life. But, there is one other factor in the equation - one other plan that exists for your life. Satan has a plan for you as well. His plan is predictable and is really th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD What's in Your Family? pt. 4: Hope for the Hurting Updated: 2006-08-07 21:37:00 Description: There is a myth when it comes to families: time heals all wounds. It would be nice if this was true, but it's not. In fact, time often makes wounds worse. How do you move beyond the hurts of the past and truly find healing?&nb...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD What's in Your Family? pt. 3: I Love This Family! Updated: 2006-07-30 19:19:00 Description: Rod Loy continues this look at the ten things that every family needs. This week: every family needs, fun, flexibility, and balance. No family is perfect, but every family is different, and utilizing our different strengths makes fo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD What's in Your Family? pt. 2: I Signed Up for This? Updated: 2006-07-16 22:14:00 Description: We live in a society of disposable commitment. It used to be that nothing was more important than a person's word. Now, we have treated our word too lightly, whether in marriage, business, or relationships. In this message, Rod Loy ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD What's in Your Family? pt. 1: Don't Do it Yourself! Updated: 2006-07-09 18:49:00 Description: If your toilet breaks, you call a plumber. If you're sick, you call a doctor. If your car is having problems, you call a mechanic. So why is it when our families need help, we think we can handle it on our own? There is no perfect f...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Deal or No Deal, pt. 4: Don't "Stuff" Yourself Updated: 2006-06-25 19:58:00 Description: How much is enough? It's your choice. Are you going to spend the rest of your life fighting greed and suffering the consequences, or are you going to think about your stuff in a completely different way? ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Pursuing Wisdom Updated: 2006-06-22 17:35:00 Description: Pastor Randy Jumper looks at the difference between knowledge and wisdom, and how you can grow in both....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Deal or No Deal, pt. 3: What's the Score? Updated: 2006-06-18 22:38:00 Description: Complete this sentence: If I only had a ________, I'd be happy. No society has as much stuff as we do. The bottom line of every advertisement is: "You can buy happiness." Can you? Rod Loy looks at where our inc...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Deal or No Deal, pt. 2: Live Like a King Updated: 2006-06-12 22:40:00 Description: Wouldn't you like to live like a king? No worries, no cares, no financial pressure. In this message, Rod Loy looks at King David, who lived like a king, but in a different way....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Deal or No Deal, pt. 1: Living on Leftovers Updated: 2006-06-04 18:40:00 Description: Jesus had a lot to say about money. Why? Because God knows that our heart follows our money. In this message, Rod Loy covers some practical advice for handling our finances. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Unlocking the DaVinci Code Updated: 2006-05-30 16:25:00 Description: Pastor Randy Jumper addresses questions raised by the DaVinci code and talks about how Christians should respond to attacks on faith. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lost, pt. 8: This Little Light of Mine Updated: 2006-05-28 21:35:00 Description: If you are a Christ-follower, can anybody tell? Wouldn't it be awesome if it was obvious just by looking at us that we are life-long followers of Jesus Christ? ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lost, pt. 7: Road Rage Updated: 2006-05-22 02:05:00 Description: Anger is on the rise in America. It seems everywhere we turn, whether it's our jobs, on the road, or a ballfield, we are faced with anger and even rage. Why do we get angry? What can we do about it? ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lost, pt. 6: Lost and Found Updated: 2006-05-15 19:00:00 Description: Are you lost? Even with all the roadmaps that are available to us, we sometimes lose our way, both in a physical and a spiritual sense. It's devastating to realize you're lost. There's good news, though: You may be lost, but you don'...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Questions About the Holy Spirit Updated: 2006-05-08 01:55:00 Description: The Baptism in the Holy Spirit is one of the more controversial and misunderstood aspects of Christian life. Rod Loy takes a look at what the Bible has to say and answers some common questions. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Good Things Come to Those Who Wait Updated: 2006-05-08 01:02:00 Description: It was one of our least favorite sayings when we were kids. "Good Things Come to Those Who Wait." When you're a kid, that phrase seems like a parental excuse to not give you the things you want. We don't want to wait. We w...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lost, pt. 5: Dumb and Dumber Updated: 2006-04-30 21:30:00 Description: Have you ever done or said something that was extremely dumb? Everyone has, and it's nothing new. In the Book of Numbers, we encounter some people who acted stupidly. In the second part of the story, it's unbelievable how much "...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lost, pt. 4: Fear Factor Updated: 2006-04-23 20:01:00 Description: Fear is a factor for all of us. But, fear is primarily a matter of focus. You get to choose. Will you give in to fear? Will you let it control you? ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD One Word that Will Change Your Life Updated: 2006-04-16 22:03:00 Description: There are many words, that when they are said to you or about you, instantly change your life: pregnant, cancer, terminal, divorce, guilty, addicted. Maybe you have heard those words, or maybe you are living one of them. In this mes...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lost, pt. 3: We're All in This Together Updated: 2006-04-09 21:25:00 Description: First Assembly celebrates the completion of our first 100 church plants in our 100X100 campaign and looks ahead to the future. Whether it's a pastor on the front line or a churchgoer in the US who sends money to support them, we're all in ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lost, pt. 2: Can I Get Some Help Over Here? Updated: 2006-04-07 00:50:00 Description: One of the first places for Christ-followers to serve others is in their home church. Everyone has different talents and places for ministry. In this message, Rod Loy looks at the importance of teams. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lost, pt. 1: Miracles in the Desert Updated: 2006-03-26 16:26:00 Description: Being lost. It makes for great TV shows, but it's frustrating in real life. What do you do when you're lost in life?...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Under Attack, pt. 3: Come Out with Your Hands Up Updated: 2006-03-19 16:03:00 Description: How do you react to victory? Like many professional athletes, we are often at our worst when we win. We gloat, taunt, and make sure everyone knows that we deserve all the glory. Is that how it's supposed to be? How should we react when we win?...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Under Attack, pt. 2 - God's Plan for My Enemies Updated: 2006-03-12 16:05:00 Description: What is your enemy? For some people, it's bills, sickness, addiction, or anxiety. When things are going wrong, when someone is doing us wrong, when we are under attack and surrounded, we have an alarming tendency to become focused on the wrong thin...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Under Attack, pt. 1: Surrounded Updated: 2006-03-05 21:56:00 Description: Have you ever been there? Have you noticed how when things start out bad, they just seem to get worse? Somehow it seems like you never deal with just onebad thing--they pile on. It seems that everywhere you turn, there are more problems. You are u...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD He Sent a Lamb Updated: 2006-02-28 23:49:00 Description: It's not popular to talk about God's judgement, but as we see in the Biblical story of Moses and the Israelites in Egypt, God had a plan for His children so that they could escape judgement. He has a plan for us, too. Rod Loy looks at God's plan in...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD He Set Me Free Updated: 2006-02-12 16:24:00 Description: Were the events of 9/11 or Hurricane Katrina judgments from God against our country? To hear some people, those major events were God's wrath poured out on a sinful nation. But is this really the case? Rod Loy looks at what happens when God judges ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Have You Forgotten Me? Updated: 2006-01-29 18:10:00 Description: ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Why Are You Taking So Long? Updated: 2006-01-22 12:44:00 Description: The second in Pastor Rod Loy's series "Hey God, Can I Ask You a Question?"...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Do You Have a Plan for Me? Updated: 2006-01-15 12:24:00 Description: This is the first message in the series "Hey God, Can I Ask You a Question?" ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD How to Develop Lasting Friendships Updated: 2006-01-08 05:10:00 Description: A look at Solomon's writings concerning friendships. From the series, "Lessons From The World's Wisest Man"....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD |
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