Northeast Christian Podcast

Rule of Life - Restrictions

We started a new three-week sermon series called the Rule of Life, which is about having both rhythms and restrictions to help you connect with God and resist popular culture. This week, Tyler preached on “Restrictions” and what that looks like in our lives. He left us with a challenge of 3 simple tasks for the next 14 days - put away your phone for one hour a day, during every meal with loved ones, and during church.

For those of us who place our trust in Jesus, He has given us His Holy Spirit to help. When you limit your life within the will of God and limit your life for the sake of others, you’ll find the peace that you truly desire. His limitations are good and true freedom is found in limitations. Jesus replied, “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them. - John 14:23

Generosity - Soft Prosperity

This is a two-week Generosity series, and here is week two called Soft Prosperity. In this message, Tyler talks about how Jesus should motivate your generosity and sacrifice. Generosity should come from a place of appreciation and gratitude for what we have in Christ. “You know the generous grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Though he was rich, yet for your sakes, he became poor so that by his poverty, he could make you rich.” – 2 Corinthians 8:9 The truth of the eternal gospel is that Jesus has paid it all, and all you need is Him. Do you have Him? You have all you need in Christ. Check out this message and pray on what steps you might need to take to change your views on money and generosity. Let’s live generously and Love the ‘Ville!

Generosity - Comparative Complacency

This is a two-week Generosity series, and here is week one called Comparative Complacency. In this message, Tyler talks about how generosity isn't about money but your heart. "Where your treasure is, there your heart will also be." - Matthew 6:21 We know that the gift of generosity is a responsibility to better serve and care for others. However, what trips us up from actually living generously? Check out this message and pray on what steps you might need to take to change your views on money and generosity. Make sure to come back next week for part two of the series. Let's live generously and Love the 'Ville! 

Celebration Sunday

This is Celebration Sunday! We are excited to have a service dedicated to remembering how God is working in the life of our church. In this message, Tomara Brown takes time to reflect on School Blitz and Blitz Worship, pointing to the relationships built, people impacted, and volunteers who shared the love of Jesus. Tyler McKenzie shares the history of the Love the 'Ville movement and why it is so important for Jesus' followers to be intentional in meeting the needs of their community. Jesus is why, and we are all invited to share the love of Jesus with others. 

Bible Series - Acts

In this message, Tyler bounces off the critical ideas of Acts. As a church, we are called witness bearers for Jesus. What does this mean, and how do we live this out? Make sure to listen, hear and think about how this applies to your life. To dig deeper into the book of Acts and our other Bible Series topics, be sure to check out our resource pages on our website: https://www.necchurch.org/resources/

Bible Series- Matthew

Grab your notebooks and lean forward because this message unpacks the entire book of Matthew through three key themes. Matthew demonstrates that Jesus is the fulfillment of the Old Testament, He establishes a new kingdom, and Jesus is more significant than Moses. These ideas were both radical and politically challenging for the time. Jesus came to do all three, but in ways no one expected. Jesus came to conquer death itself- a much bigger evil than kings, empires, and man. Matthew ends his gospel with an invitation to join this "upside down" revolution and enter into the "co-mission" of Jesus called The Great Commission. That invitation is here for all of us today!

Nehemiah

In this episode, we talk about the book of Nehemiah. It tells us the story of Nehemiah who was convicted about the mission that God gave him. He first had the courage to remind his people that they were stuck. “Here is horrible, and we can’t afford to stay here, in horrible.” Then Nehemiah challenged, encouraged, gave focus, sacrificial commitment, and rallied the people to work together for a common purpose. He experienced backlash from their enemies, but they stayed united. As a result, the people’s civil revival led to a spiritual revival, and their lives were transformed. What would it look like if we were obedient to God’s purpose and mission for our own lives?

Tell Me A Story- Jairus & The Bleeding Woman

Nothing is as captivating as a good story. In fact, Jesus told stories and parables to help bring God’s teaching to life in the hearts of His followers. This summer, we are hosting an exciting guest speaker series called Tell Me A Story. 

In this sermon, Damian Thompson, Lead Pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church, shares the story of Jairus & the Bleeding Woman. In this story, two very different people come to Jesus; one a leader with connections and privilege, and the other an outcast labeled by her affliction. But they are united in their need to know Him. He describes how we need to worship Jesus even in our worries and suffering. We need to be patient and ready to witness how God is working in our lives.

Tell Me A Story- Elijah & Student Take Over Weekend

Nothing is as captivating as a good story. In fact, Jesus told stories and parables to help bring God’s teaching to life in the hearts of His followers. This summer, we are hosting an exciting guest speaker series called Tell Me A Story. Join us each weekend to hear our guest speakers tell powerful stories from the Bible.

 

In this sermon, our Student Ministry Pastor Jacob Stewart tells the epic story of Elijah along with help from our next generation of students. This is a call to follow God, have resilience in this life, and lead in faith. This weekend we hear from our students about the power of listening to the voice of God. 

Tell Me A Story -Levi/Matthew

Nothing is as captivating as a good story. In fact, Jesus told stories and parables to help bring God's teaching to life in the hearts of His followers. This summer, we are hosting an exciting guest speaker series called Tell Me A Story. Join us each weekend to hear our guest speakers tell powerful stories from the Bible.

In this message, Terrence Turman shares the story of Levi, an enemy to his own people, yet Jesus calls him. Like Levi, we are fully known and seen by God. Jesus calls us to follow Him. Are we ready to stop hiding what Jesus already sees? Are we prepared to discover the purpose that He has for our lives?