National Community Church Audio Podcast

Compassion - Heather Zempel

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 10:00:52 -0400

Compassion is counter-intuitive, messy, and costly, but it is the model Jesus set for us to follow. Through the parable of the Good Samaritan, we are challenged to live with humility and hospitality so that the rescuing and redemptive love of Jesus can work in us and through us.

Power - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 03:20:22 -0400

You don’t have to pray. You get to pray. This message will share some practical prayer techniques like praying the calendar and praying the Bible that will help you cultivate a prayer habit in your life.

Presence - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 10:00:15 -0400

Worship is bragging to God about God. Evangelism is bragging to others about God. This message challenges us to increase our evangelistic temperature, pay attention to our compassion radar, and practice listening evangelism as we strive to be the salt and light that Jesus described in Matthew 5.

Mission - Heather Zempel

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 10:00:16 -0400

Jesus calls his followers on a mission to take the Gospel to neighborhoods and nations. As we kick off the A18: Neighborhoods experiment, we seek to follow Jesus’ challenge to embrace the Gospel of the cross, focus outwardly, and bring the Kingdom of God to our neighbors.

God is God - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 10:00:36 -0400

If you try to exalt yourself, God will find a way to humble you. If you humble yourself, God will find a way to exalt Himself.

God is Love - Craig Groeschel

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 10:00:38 -0400

Yes, many of us know that God’s love is for everyone. But have you ever truly reflected on the fact that God’s love is for you?

God is Spirit - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 31 May 2009 10:00:33 -0400

Do you love the Holy Spirit? Do you love Him like you love the Father or the Son? The Holy Spirit is a Person with a personality. This message will introduce you to one dimension of his personality. He is the Counselor.

God is Jealous - Heather Zempel

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 24 May 2009 10:00:15 -0400

God is jealous for His name and for His people, and that jealousy drove Him to the cross. That knowledge should drive us to our knees in worship.

God is Incomparable - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 17 May 2009 10:00:42 -0400

A small view of God is our biggest problem. Every other problem is a symptom of that core problem. This message will expand your understanding of and appreciation for the Incomparable One.

The Influence of a Mother - Sue Aughtmon

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 10 May 2009 10:00:01 -0400

As we reflect on the mothers in our lives, we can learn a great deal from Jesus and his example of influencing just a few disciples. In a sense, mothers perform similarly tedious work. But not because the work is small, it is gigantic and vastly important.

The Senior Partner - Stanley Tam

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 03 May 2009 10:00:38 -0400

Hear the story of a man who made God the senior partner in his business and how he ultimately gave more than $100 million to the work of the Kingdom. At age 93, Stanley Tam shows us how a faith-led life can lead to many extraordinary experiences.

Stories of Influence - Influential NCCers

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 10:00:09 -0400

Influence happens every single day in the real world, in your world. Listen to the stories of three NCCers who have learned unique ways to influence the people and cultures in the world around them.

Confess and Believe - Shaun Alexander

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 10:00:47 -0400

Our guest speaker former NFL MVP Shaun Alexander offers his testimony and challenges us to come to true salvation through confession and belief.

I Am The Resurrection - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 10:00:38 -0400

It’s not over till Jesus says it’s over. He’s never early. He’s never late. He’s always right on time. He’s also right on eternity.

Doubting Thomas - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 10:00:14 -0400

Doubt is normal and natural. In fact, doubt can lead to a deeper faith. But at some point we need to make the declaration of faith that Thomas did: “My Lord and My God.”

Lost Causes - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 10:00:18 -0400

If you have “issues” you’ll love this message. Not only will it put your “issues” in perspective, it will give you a picture of what Jesus can do if you give him control of your life.

Relational Scars - Heather Zempel

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 10:00:26 -0400

When it comes to relational scars, we are all in a unique situation. We have all suffered from relational scars, and we have all inflicted relational scars. Follow the story of Saul and Ananias to discover some attitudes and actions that can help us move toward hope and healing.

Sin Scars - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 10:00:38 -0400

The bad news? Some of our most painful scars are the sinful decisions we make that hurt ourselves and others. The good news? God loves us when we least expect it and least deserve. And his grace gives us a new lease on life.

God is With You - Joel Schmidgall

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 10:00:46 -0400

We all have scars in our life, physical reminders of painful experiences. In this sermon we take a look at the life of Joseph to learn from his story of restoration and forgiveness. Like Joseph, when you allow your wounds to become scars, your scars can heal.

Multiplication Anointing - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 10:00:05 -0500

God wants to multiply His blessings in your life a hundred fold, but we’ve got to overcome the challenges and meet the challenges presented in this parable. We’ve got to get past the birds, the rocks, and the thorns and allow the Word of God to take root and grow deep in the soil of our hearts.

The Way - Joel Schmidgall

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 10:00:29 -0500

When seeking God in uncertainty, in troubling circumstances or for greater things, the Scriptures give us clear direction. It’s not about being in the right place but becoming the right person.

Do You Want to Get Well? - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 10:00:08 -0500

When we find ourselves in circumstances that make us feel helpless and hopeless we mistakenly pray for deliverance. We pray that God would get us out of situations instead of trying to figure out what God wants us to get out of those situations. Instead of praying for deliverance we ought to be praying for revelation. God wants to deliver us, but not before we learn the lesson or develop the character he wants in our lives.

You Haven’t Seen Anything Yet - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 10:00:37 -0500

We talk a lot about putting our faith in God, but what God putting His faith in us? No one believes in you more than the Heavenly Father. He doesn’t just see who you are past tense. He sees who you can become future tense.

Life the Second Time Around - Dick Foth

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 10:00:22 -0500

How do we handle money the “right” way? How do we multiply what we have? Are we spenders or investors? Pastor Dick Foth sheds light on how God helps us discover the answers.

Overcoming Loneliness, Negativity and Greed - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 10:00:14 -0500

The prisons of loneliness, negativity and greed each have unique ways of trapping us. We have been granted three strategies to combat them: relationships, prayer and generosity.

Good Deeds and Bad Mistakes - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 10:00:18 -0500

Our past can imprison us. Our mistakes can keep us down. It’s not about our past, or even the good deeds we do, it’s about what Christ has done. Our primary objective should be to know Him.

Positive Deviance - Joel Schmidgall

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 10:00:20 -0500

The greatest prison of all is one in which we allow ourselves to become captive: pride. There are several antidotes to pride. Service, humility, prayer, acknowledging God’s leadership, and having an optimistic outlook unlock the chains of pride and control.

Perspective - Heather Zempel

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 10:00:15 -0500

What do you do when life imprisons you? Paul knew who his life was about and what his life was about, and that perspective enabled him to find freedom and joy in the midst of difficult circumstances.

The Gift of Jesus - Joel Schmidgall

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 10:00:16 -0500

The Magi and their gifts represent something intangible, yet vastly important. They looked beyond the immediate moment to see who Christ would become. In giving a gift they had to give, they shared a story we had to hear.

The Gift of Hope - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 10:00:54 -0500

Hope is our birthright as Christ-followers. We’ll face challenges and problems like everyone else. But the gift of eternal life puts them into perspective and fills us with hope.

The Gift of Peace - Heather Zempel

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 22:00:07 -0500

In John 14:27, Jesus promises us the gift of peace of mind and heart. How do we experience this gift of peace in the midst of the chaos of life? Peace has less to do with the absence of conflict and more to do with inviting the presence of Christ into the middle of the conflict. That’s precisely the peace he brought that we celebrate at Christmas.

The Gift - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 10:00:38 -0500

It’s the nature of God to give us good gifts. And though we know that, do we really believe in our hearts?

The Sacred Echo - Margaret Feinberg

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 22:00:30 -0500

God used the repetitive nature of circumstances to get Elijah’s attention and draw his heart back to the heart of God. In the same way, God uses the repetitive nature of our own lives to draw us to Him. These moments are sacred echoes, where God illuminates something important in subtle, yet repetitive ways in order to encourage and affirm us.

Stories - Dick Foth

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 10:00:32 -0500

We live in a world of stories. And we live in a world of self. In this message, we discover how the Story of Scripture can help us move beyond ourselves, reducing self-interest and producing self-controlled lives centered on the needs of others.

The Historical Elephant - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 10:00:02 -0500

Do we need another reformation? The short answer is yes. Every generation does. But it’s not about discovering something new. It’s about rediscovering something old. The Historical Elephant rediscovers the five solas that sparked the Protestant Reformation.

The Political Elephant - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 10:00:54 -0500

We need to think critically, biblically and tactfully about every issue facing our country. But the Church exists to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ. All too often, politics get in the way of that message. Our positions can be obstacles for some to find salvation.

The unChristian Elephant - Joel Schmidgall

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 10:00:52 -0400

Let’s address our culture’s perception of the Church. Why do people respect Jesus, but disrespect the church? We need to redefine what mission we are called to as Christ followers.

The Evolutionary Elephant - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 10:00:25 -0400

The Earth is the perfect environment to sustain human life. Is that a result of evolution or intelligent design? There is a tension between faith and science, but the two are inclusive of each other. The separation of science and faith is a false dichotomy.

The Suffering Elephant - Heather Zempel

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 10:00:13 -0400

When we face challenges that seem to contradict the character of God, asking “why” will not help us get through it. But as we face those challenges, it’s how we respond that matters.

The Supernatural Elephant - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 10:00:57 -0400

What we know is determined by what we see. Our education is determined by what we see or don’t see. But the Spirit of God is our sixth sense. And God wants us to live beyond our ability, beyond what we know. In this message, we discuss whether spiritual gifts are in operation today and what the Bible says about speaking in tongues, words of knowledge and miracles of healing.

Cage of Fear - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 10:00:46 -0400

We need to quit living as if the purpose of life is to arrive safely at death. Instead, we need to start playing offense with our lives. The world needs more people with more daring plans.

Cage of Failure - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 10:00:17 -0400

Sometimes our plans have to fail in order for God’s plans to succeed. Divine detours and delays are the ways God gets us where He wants us to go.

Cage of Guilt - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 10:00:15 -0400

The Enemy’s tactics haven’t changed since the Garden of Eden. He tries to neutralize us spiritually by getting us to focus on what we’ve done wrong in the past. Satan uses guilt to turn us into reactionaries. Jesus came to recondition our spiritual reflexes and turn us into revolutionaries for His cause. As long as you are focused on what you’ve done wrong in the past, you won’t have the energy left to dream kingdom dreams.

Cage of Assumptions - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 10:00:21 -0400

Our assumptions keep many of us from chasing the Wild Goose. As we age, many of us stop believing and start assuming. We stop living out of right-brain imagination and start living out of left-brain memory. And we put eight-foot ceilings on what God can do.

Cage of Routine - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 10:00:45 -0400

At some point in our journey, most of us trade adventure for routine. While some routines can be good, we have to be careful. Sacred routines become empty rituals that keep us caged.

Cage of Responsibility - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 10:00:54 -0400

Our God-ordained passions can get buried beneath day-to-day responsibilities. Without even knowing it, we start practicing irresponsible responsibility. The Wild Goose Chase begins when we come to terms with our greatest responsibility: pursuing the passions God has put in our heart.

Who Are You Bringing to the Table? - Heather Zempel

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 10:00:58 -0400

We must facilitate a connection to Christ for others. We should be friends with people who are notorious sinners. Let’s invite people into an environment where people can meet Jesus, a place where our friends can ask questions about Christ and where we can be a friend’s spiritual tour guide. In the end, it’s about walking with people through their life journey.

The Body of Christ - Zeb Mengistu

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 10:00:25 -0400

What would happen if we were the Church as God wants to be? In this message, we learn creative ways to be the Church and hear a powerful presentation of the body of Christ by our guest from Ethiopia.

A Dream for Missions - Jamie Kemp

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 10:00:13 -0400

As missionaries to Indonesia, Jamie and Tasha Kemp first realized they needed to pursue their dream for missions while ministering in a U.S. church. Jamie was challenged by a passage in Isaiah 6. When God asked, “Who will go?”, Jamie responded. And they went. What dreams are you called to follow?

We Will - Joel Schmidgall

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 10:00:03 -0400

What if, in one year, we were able to be the hands and feet of Christ to orphans, widows, prostitutes, families in need, the poor, the homeless, the spiritually destitute, the hopeless? aone:eight takes “what if” to “we will”.

Make Us Missional - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 10:00:43 -0400

You’ve got a green light. To be on mission is to be proactive. Don’t be weighed down by the distraction of sin and possession. Travel light and be a blessing! God’s heart to bless us enables us to bless others. So our prayer is, “God, make us missional.”

Make Us Wise - Wayne Cordeiro

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 10:00:39 -0400

You won’t immediately have the wisdom necessary to be the person you want to be. You must harvest wisdom. Personal experience through consequence makes us wiser. Yet to have wisdom beyond our own experience, we have to share the experience of others. God’s Word offers excellent experiences from which we can glean wisdom.

Make Us Doers - Chris Jarrell

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 10:00:04 -0400

Our culture has created us to be talkers. It’s so easy to talk about something, but we should turn down the volume on our voices and amplify our actions. James challenges us not to simply be hearers of God’s Word, but to be doers as well. Doers are people who inspire, influence and make a difference—often they are heroes simply doing what they are called to do.

Make Us Dangerous - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 10:00:31 -0400

It’s easy to forget that 2,000 years ago “disciple” was synonymous with danger. We tend to remove the danger from the Gospel. Jesus did not die to keep you safe. He died to make you dangerous. As a church, we cannot afford to be safe. We must continue living dangerously.

Make Us Generous - Dino Rizzo

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 10:00:26 -0400

This week, Pastor Dino Rizzo of Healing Place Church continues the One Prayer series. God is the ultimate model of extreme generosity and Jesus is the manifestation of extreme generosity. How can the Church follow the model set by our Creator to become truly generous?

Make Us One - Craig Groeschel

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 10:00:01 -0400

In a world where the Church is struggling to find unity, Craig Groeschel discusses three points that will unify us. We have one enemy who is out to steal, kill and destroy. We have one heart for the lost, broken and hurting. We have one purpose, to serve God and help others find Him.

Make Us Prayerful - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 10:00:26 -0400

Prayer is key to our spiritual life. Prayer is the way for us to experience “escape velocity.” God is always speaking, but we don’t hear him because we aren’t tuned in to his frequency. We should live as though the “best I can do is the best God can do.”

Community: The Final Apologetic - Heather Zempel

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 10:00:00 -0400

We were created by and for community. Yet, our sin destroyed community. Then Jesus restored community and the Kingdom of God is established through it.

The Last Sermon - Dick Foth

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 25 May 2008 10:00:00 -0400

In this message, Dick Foth offers a template for life. Every journey has a starting point and a destination. Jesus simply wants us to do things “with” Him, so that we see ourselves as friends. That shifts the dynamic of our journey with Him. The essential theme of the Kingdom is doing life together. In Acts 3, a chance encounter at the gate called Beautiful paints a vivid illustration of this principle.

The X Factor - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 18 May 2008 10:00:00 -0400

The Holy Ghost is intangible. He hovers over the chaos of our lives, bringing order. We must understand that our limits are not our ability, but what an unlimited God does through us. Our gifts are the manifestation of the Holy Spirit within us. The Spirit is our omnitient, omnipresent counselor who gives us peace and joy. He works in the realm of our emotions through the fruits of the spirit. And He makes our synapses fire in unique ways and jogs our memory to surface things that we need to remember. The Holy Spirit also empowers us to be witnesses by heightening our sensitivity and passion for people and by giving us the words to say. The Spirit helps us in our weakness and intercedes for us.

The Great Dream - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 11 May 2008 10:00:30 -0400

The moment you put your faith in Christ, you become apart of life’s biggest dream. When you serve God by giving and doing, you become apart of the reality of seeing that dream come to life in other people. God poured out His Spirit, beginning in the Upper Room, to make us dreamers. Yet, somewhere along the way, the modern Church has become fixated on the sin of commission. In reality, we often sin by omission---by not doing. God’s greatest dream isn’t that we sit on a pew each week. God dreams of a great destiny for us as Spirit-filled people. And He wants to make us dreamers.

Mentoring Conversation - Dick Foth and Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 04 May 2008 10:00:00 -0400

In this special message, Pastor Mark discusses the topic of mentorship with his long-time mentor, Dick Foth.

Dimensions of Leadership - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:00:00 -0400

In the third chapter of the book of Timothy, we discover 14 dimensions of leadership. Nine of those dimensions are discussed in this message: living to a higher standard, selfishness, temperance, self-control, respect, hospitality, teaching, responsibility and gentleness.

Fan into Flame - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 10:00:00 -0400

We must view our potential the way God views our potential. To reach our true potential, we should do several things. Discover our gifts. Throw ourselves into our tasks. Learn from our mistakes. Don’t be afraid to fail or look foolish. Underpromise and over-deliver. Develop daily disciplines. And stay in the Word!

Endurance - Heather Zempel

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 10:00:00 -0400

As you look at the tombstone of your life, what do you want it to say? To really find our potential, we have to start with the end in mind. There is a mindset and an attitude we need to find our potential. We live in a “now” culture. But to find our potential, we should learn from Paul’s advice to Timothy: it takes endurance. And it takes enduring together, with fellow Christians. Fight the good fight. Finish the race. Remain faithful.

Sound Doctrine - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 10:00:00 -0400

One of our greatest problems is that we don’t define important things in life. We must define our goals, virtues and values. Don’t compromise what you know is truth for that moment of indulgence. You may forfeit your potential. Don’t major in minors. Speculation is pointless. And keep learning—it is the key to reaching your potential. Some people reject ideas they don’t understand. Some people accept ideas they don’t understand. You must “own” your faith through continual learning.

Taking Responsibility - Joel Schmidgall

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 10:00:01 -0400

If you haven’t had the chance to define yourself, it doesn’t mean that God is without a great definition for you. How do we find God’s definition for us? How do we get ourselves out of the routine of our lives and discover our true potential? We need to take responsibility. In the books of Timothy, Paul gives us five things to take responsibility of: speech, life, love, faith and purity.

A New Normal - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 10:00:00 -0400

Two-thousand years ago, in a place just outside of Jerusalem, Jesus of Nazareth was nailed to a cross, gave up His life and was placed in a tomb. Three days later, something happened. Something was different. When others arrived at the tomb, they found the stone rolled away and the tomb empty. A new normal was introduced.

With Me in Paradise - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 10:00:00 -0400

In this message, we discover the reality of the crucifixion of Christ. As the veil to the Most Holy place was torn in two, we received access to God by virtue of what Christ completed on the cross. Jesus was crucified between two thieves. One thief turned to Jesus and said, “Remember me.” Christ responded, “Today, you will be with me in Paradise.” Life is full of predicaments that leave us wondering, ‘How do we get out?’ Jesus invades our hopeless situations. Our only hope is in Him. Christ has a knack for re-writing the end of stories and He invites us to acknowledge our sin, confess our faith and enter into a relationship with Him—an eternity with God.

Father Forgive Them - Chris Jarrell

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 10:00:00 -0400

We are commanded to forgive. Jesus Christ proved that all men need forgiveness and should seek to forgive others.

It is Finished - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 10:00:00 -0500

This is a pilgrimage back to where it all spiritually began: the foot of the cross.

Love Others - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 10:00:00 -0500

We’re called to be both grace-givers and truth-tellers. Grace means, “I’ll love you no matter what.” Truth means, “I’ll be honest no matter what.”

Love God - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 10:00:00 -0500

Words cannot express how much God loves us. In fact, God’s love surpasses our knowledge and is something that we cannot comprehend.

How to Build Healthy Relationships - Dick Foth

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 10:00:00 -0500

Crafting healthy relationships takes real work. This message uses the baseball diamond to present an approach to love and relationships that shifts our thinking by applying four “bases” to the relationship-building model: history-giving, affirmation, covenant, dreaming.

How to Fast - Joel Schmidgall

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 10:00:00 -0500

This message focuses on the theory and practice of the ancient discipline of fasting. You will learn why it is important to fast and you will be given a simple plan of how you can begin implementing this practice into your physical and spiritual life.

How to Be the Church - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 10:00:00 -0500

We ARE the church. This message will challenge us to step up and be the church that God has called us to be.

How to Manage Finances - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 10:00:00 -0500

As we earn money and experience gain in our resources, it is important to be good stewards of all that God entrusts to us. In this message, we learn practical steps to decrease spending habits, avoid the debt trap and increase saving and investing.

How to Read the Bible - Heather Zempel

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 10:00:42 -0500

The Bible teaches us about God, teaches us how to live, and gives us a sense of purpose and destiny. This message outlines seven principles for reading the Bible: choose an appropriate translation, read critically, read devotionally, write down observations, read in community with others, develop a plan and apply it to your life.

How to Set Life Goals - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 10:00:00 -0500

Big goals make big people. How to Set Life Goals will help you turn dreams into reality by outlining ten practical steps to setting goals.

Preemptive Action - Scott Aughtmon

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 10:00:01 -0500

As a final thought for 2007, our special guest brings a practical message of faith and hope.

The Joy of Worship - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 10:00:01 -0500

The final message in our three-part series on Joy. This message focuses on the importance of worship.

The Joy of Giving - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 10:00:01 -0500

The second message in our series Joy focuses on the story of the three wise men and the joy of their gift to the Savior child.

The Joy of Wonder - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 10:00:01 -0500

The first message in our series Joy discusses the wonder of the birth of Jesus Christ, our Savior.

Presence - Dick Foth

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 10:00:01 -0500

The Christmas season can easily be all about the presents, but this message discusses a different kind of “presence"—an important distinction.

Transformers - Dave Clark

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 10:00:01 -0500

The final message in our series God at the Movies discusses transformation.

Spider-Man 3 - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 10:00:01 -0500

The third message in our series God at the Movies discusses redemption.

The Pursuit of Happyness - Joel Schmidgall

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 10:00:00 -0500

The second message in our series God at the Movies discusses the ever-elusive state of “happiness”.

Stranger Than Fiction - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 10:00:00 -0500

The first message in our series God at the Movies asks the simple question, “Is God the author of your life?”

Go - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 10:00:00 -0400

In this non-series message, Pastor Mark addresses the vision of the church including the new location in Georgetown.

The Apocalyptic Elephant - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 10:00:00 -0400

The final message in our series The Elephant in the Church focuses on the Apocalypse.

The Blindfolded Elephant - Joel Schmidgall

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 10:00:00 -0400

The sixth message in our series The Elephant in the Church focuses on the Bible.

The Christian Elephant - Dick Foth

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 10:00:00 -0400

The fifth message in our series The Elephant in the Church focuses on the term “Christian”.

The Sexy Elephant - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 10:00:00 -0400

The fourth message in our series The Elephant in the Church focuses on the issue of sex.

The Circus Elephant - Heather Zempel

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 10:00:00 -0400

The third message in our series The Elephant in the Church focuses on the issue of spiritual consumerism.

The Fake Elephant - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 10:00:01 -0400

The second message in our series The Elephant in the Church focuses on the issue of hypocrisy.

The Gray Elephant - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 10:00:00 -0400

The first message in our series The Elephant in the Church focuses on the issue of legalism.

Throw in the Towel - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 04 Sep 2007 06:00:00 -0500

A message to inspire volunteering to serve at NCC.

The Economics of Grace - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 28 Aug 2007 06:00:00 -0500

A back-to-basics message about the power of grace.

Transformational Friendships - Heather Zempel

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 21 Aug 2007 06:00:00 -0500

This week, Heather discusses the importance of our circle of most influence---friends.

Heart for Missions - Huldah Buntain

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 14 Aug 2007 06:00:00 -0500

The final message in our second annual series OnMission.

One Million Students - Shawn Galyen

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 07 Aug 2007 06:00:00 -0500

The second message in our second annual series OnMission.

Ambassadors - Joel Schmidgall

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 31 Jul 2007 06:00:00 -0500

The first message in our second annual series OnMission.

John the Baptist - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 24 Jul 2007 06:00:00 -0500

The final message in the series Hero.

Daniel - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 17 Jul 2007 06:00:00 -0500

The fourth message in the series Hero.

Elisha - Dave Clark

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 10 Jul 2007 06:00:00 -0500

The third message in the series Hero.

Caleb - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 03 Jul 2007 06:00:00 -0500

The second message in the series Hero.

Gideon - Joel Schmidgall

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 26 Jun 2007 06:00:00 -0500

The first message in the series Hero.

Father's Day - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 19 Jun 2007 06:00:00 -0500

A special Father's Day message from Mark Batterson.

Chapter Two - Devotion and Dirty Feet - Heather Zempel

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 12 Jun 2007 06:00:00 -0500

The fourth message in the series Chapter Two.

Chapter Two - Action Verbs - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 05 Jun 2007 06:00:00 -0500

The third message in the series Chapter Two.

Chapter Two - Amazed and Perplexed - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 29 May 2007 06:00:00 -0500

The second message in the series Chapter Two.

Chapter Two - Layers of History - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 22 May 2007 06:00:00 -0500

The first message in the series Chapter Two.

Anatomy of Faith - The Heart - Dick Foth

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 15 May 2007 06:00:00 -0500

We complete the Anatomy of Faith this week with the fourth message of the series.

Anatomy of Faith - The Ear - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 08 May 2007 06:00:00 -0500

We resume the Anatomy of Faith this week with the third message of the series.

The Organic God - Special Guest - Margaret Feinberg

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 01 May 2007 06:00:00 -0500

Margaret Feinberg, author of The Organic God, is our special guest this week.

Anatomy of Faith - The Tongue - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 24 Apr 2007 06:00:00 -0500

The second message in our series Anatomy of Faith.

Anatomy of Faith - The Hands - Joel Schmidgall

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 17 Apr 2007 06:00:00 -0500

The first message in our series Anatomy of Faith.

He Came, He Died, He Conquered - He Conquered - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 13 Apr 2007 06:00:00 -0500

We celebrate Easter with the final message in our three-week series He Came, He Died, He Conquered.

He Came, He Died, He Conquered - He Died - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 03 Apr 2007 06:00:00 -0500

The second message in our three-week series He Came, He Died, He Conquered.

He Came, He Died, He Conquered - He Came - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 27 Mar 2007 06:00:00 -0500

The first message in our three-week series He Came, He Died, He Conquered.

Battle of the Sexes - Guest Speaker - Dick Foth

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 20 Mar 2007 06:00:00 -0500

The final message in our five-week series Battle of the Sexes.

Battle of the Sexes - How Both Sexes Can Win, Part Two - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 13 Mar 2007 06:00:00 -0500

The fourth message in our five-week series Battle of the Sexes.

Battle of the Sexes - Save the Male - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 06 Mar 2007 06:00:00 -0500

The third message in our five-week series Battle of the Sexes.

Battle of the Sexes - Radical Femininity - Heather Zempel

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 27 Feb 2007 09:52:00 -0500

The second message in our five-week series Battle of the Sexes.

Battle of the Sexes - How Both Sexes Can Win, Part One - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 20 Feb 2007 06:07:00 -0500

The first message in our five-week series Battle of the Sexes.

Love, Grace and Supper - Dave Clark

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 13 Feb 2007 10:10:00 -0500

A week of communion with a special message.

State of the Church - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 06 Feb 2007 08:37:00 -0500

The annual message, State of the Church, from Lead Mark Batterson.

Journey - Investor - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 30 Jan 2007 06:00:00 -0500

The final message in our four-week series Journey.

Journey - Influencer - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 23 Jan 2007 06:00:00 -0500

The third message in our four-week series Journey.

Journey - Learner - Heather Zempel

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 16 Jan 2007 06:00:00 -0500

The second message in our four-week series Journey.

Journey - Seeker - Joel Schmidgall

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 09 Jan 2007 19:54:00 -0500

The first message in our four-week series Journey.

Guest Speaker - Dick Foth

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 02 Jan 2007 13:30:00 -0500

In this final message of 2006, we hear from Dick Foth.

Chase the Lion - Looking Foolish - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 21 Dec 2006 10:00:00 -0500

The final message in our series Chase the Lion.

Chase the Lion - Seizing Opportunities - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 14 Dec 2006 08:00:00 -0500

The sixth message in our series Chase the Lion.

Chase the Lion - Taking Risks - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 07 Dec 2006 21:45:00 -0500

The fifth message in our series Chase the Lion.

Chase the Lion - Embracing Uncertainty - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 29 Nov 2006 13:00:00 -0500

The fourth message in our series Chase the Lion.

Chase the Lion - Overcoming Adversity - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 21 Nov 2006 13:00:00 -0500

The third message in our series Chase the Lion.

Chase the Lion - Facing Fears - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 14 Nov 2006 13:00:00 -0500

The second message in our series Chase the Lion.

Chase the Lion - Defying Odds - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 07 Nov 2006 08:00:00 -0500

The first message in our series Chase the Lion.

The Office - Confessions of a Capitol Hill Staffer - Heather Zempel

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 31 Oct 2006 08:00:00 -0500

The final message in our series The Office.

The Office - Whistle While You Work - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 24 Oct 2006 08:00:00 -0500

The second message in our series The Office.

The Office - Don't Cut Corners - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 17 Oct 2006 08:00:00 -0500

The first message in our series The Office.

Guest Speaker - Dick Foth

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 10 Oct 2006 08:00:00 -0500

This message is from Dick Foth.

God at the Billboards - Unwritten - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 03 Oct 2006 08:00:00 -0500

The fourth message in our series God at the Billboards.

God at the Billboards - Savin' Me - Joel Schmidgall

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 29 Sep 2006 03:57:00 -0500

The third message in our series God at the Billboards.

God at the Billboards - Crazy - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 19 Sep 2006 10:01:00 -0500

The second message in our series God at the Billboards.

God at the Billboards - Bad Day - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 12 Sep 2006 07:37:00 -0500

The first message in our series God at the Billboards.

I Am NCC - Message 3 - Heather Zempel

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 05 Sep 2006 04:00:00 -0500

The third message in our series I Am NCC.

I Am NCC - Message 2 - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 29 Aug 2006 09:20:00 -0500

The second message in our series I Am NCC.

I Am NCC - Message 1 - Joel Schmidgall

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 22 Aug 2006 07:38:00 -0500

The first message in our series I Am NCC.

On Mission - Message 4 - Josh Karrer

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 15 Aug 2006 07:38:00 -0500

The fourth message in our series On Mission.

On Mission - Message 3 - Zeb Mengistu

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 08 Aug 2006 15:15:00 -0500

The third message in our series On Mission.

On Mission - Message 2 - Chip Block

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 02 Aug 2006 10:12:00 -0500

The second message in our series On Mission.

On Mission - Message 1 - Dr. Dick Foth

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 26 Jul 2006 08:38:00 -0500

The first message in our series On Mission.

The Neurology of Faith - Message 6 - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 19 Jul 2006 06:01:00 -0500

The sixth message in our series The Neurology of Faith.

The Neurology of Faith - Message 5 - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 12 Jul 2006 06:01:00 -0500

The fifth message in our series The Neurology of Faith.

The Neurology of Faith - Message 4 - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 04 Jul 2006 17:17:00 -0500

The fourth message in our series The Neurology of Faith.

The Neurology of Faith - Message 3 - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 28 Jun 2006 08:37:00 -0500

The third message in our series The Neurology of Faith.

The Neurology of Faith - Message 2 - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 21 Jun 2006 20:17:00 -0500

The second message in our series The Neurology of Faith.

The Neurology of Faith - Message 1 - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 14 Jun 2006 12:01:00 -0500

The first message in our series The Neurology of Faith.

No Excuses - Heather Zempel

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 07 Jun 2006 05:12:00 -0500

As we kick off our summer small groups semester, Heather brings a timely message.

Memorials: A Pilgrimage Back to the Foot of the Cross - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 01 Jun 2006 10:10:00 -0500

A Memorial Day message.

God at the Box Office - Walk the Line - Dave Clark

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 26 May 2006 08:10:00 -0500

The final message in our series, God at the Box Office.

God at the Box Office - Robots - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 16 May 2006 15:22:00 -0500

The fourth message in our series, God at the Box Office.

God at the Box Office - Batman Begins - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 09 May 2006 14:22:00 -0500

The third message in our series, God at the Box Office.

God at the Box Office - Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith - Heather Zempel

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 02 May 2006 19:31:00 -0500

The second message in our series, God at the Box Office.

God at the Box Office - Cinderella Man - Joel Schmidgall

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 26 Apr 2006 01:41:00 -0500

The first message in our series, God at the Box Office.

Neos 3 - Easter - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 19 Apr 2006 19:15:00 -0500

The third and final message in our series, Neos. It's brand spankin' new.

Neos 2 - Palm Sunday - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 10 Apr 2006 14:57:00 -0500

The second message in our series, Neos. It's brand spankin' new.

Neos 1 - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 03 Apr 2006 15:38:00 -0500

The first message in our series, Neos. It's brand spankin' new.

So Far So God 3: Ebenezers Inaugural - Part 3 - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 28 Mar 2006 18:25:00 -0500

The final message in our series, So Far So God. We are reflecting on the favor of God in the history of NCC and celebrating the opening of Ebenezers Coffeehouse.

So Far So God 2: Ebenezers Inaugural - Part 2 - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 21 Mar 2006 18:10:00 -0500

The second message in our series, So Far So God. We are reflecting on the favor of God in the history of NCC and celebrating the opening of Ebenezers Coffeehouse.

So Far So God 1: Ebenezers Inaugural - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com (National Community Church) — 12 Mar 2006 16:51:00 -0500

The first message in our series, So Far So God. We are reflecting on the favor of God in the history of NCC and celebrating the opening of Ebenezers Coffeehouse.