National Community Church Video Podcast

Power of The Holy Spirit - Michael Hall

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 27 May 2012 14:06:04 -0400

Jesus’ last few words were “go and wait for the power…”

Your Reactions Determine Your Reach - Lysa Terkeurst

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 20 May 2012 18:58:55 -0400

Our feelings should indicate what we are facing but never dictate what our response should be.

Burn the Ships - Tiller Family

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 13 May 2012 19:04:27 -0400

Look for what God can do. Is it time in your life to make a decision to serve God with everything you have? Is it time to burn the ships to your old script?

Be Not Afraid - Bob Goff

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 06 May 2012 19:05:12 -0400

Fear turns us into posers, but when we face our fears we experience real love, real life.

If A Seed - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 17:21:03 -0400

You cannot break the law of sowing and reaping!

If Not - Heather Zempel

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 19:53:59 -0400

We can let our circumstances define what we believe about the character of God, or we can let what we know about the character of God to define what we believe about our circumstances.

If we do not give up - Joel Schmidgall

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 16:32:56 -0400

Many of us live in the place between obedience & harvest. If you’re willing to fight through, persevere, and persist in doing good, you’ll receive the breakthrough that leads to God’s harvest!

IF Jesus Rose Again - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 15:41:24 -0400

I am the ressurrection

If We Confess and Believe - Heather Zempel

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 17:34:25 -0400

God is jealous for us and calls us to be zealous for him. His jealousy drove him to the cross to redeem us. If we confess He is Lord and believe God raised Him from the dead, we will be saved.

If God Be For Us - Dick Foth

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 10:32:10 -0400

It’s not about getting God on our side but more of us getting on Gods side!

If You Are My Disciple - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 22:13:40 -0400

Have you invited Jesus to follow you or have you accepted His invitation to follow Him?

If You Remain In Me - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:27:20 -0400

If you read through the Bible you will get through the Bible, but that isn’t the goal. The goal is to get the Bible through you.

IF You Love One Another - Joel Schmidgall

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 02:50:57 -0500

What defines us as followers of Christ? Can we know God without acting out His love? We’ll explore John 13 to see what it actually means to love one another.

If We Are Desperate - Heather Zempel

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 12:00:09 -0500

Desperation can fuel determination to move into the presence of Christ, and when we do that something triggers the heart of God to rush to our sides. If we posture, if we engage, and if we confess, we can receive what we cannot do on our own.

If My People Humbles Themselves - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 14:25:48 -0500

Don’t seek blessings or miracles or opportunities. Seek God. Then blessings, miracles and opportunities will seek you.

If Anyone is in Christ - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:00:15 -0500

Give your heart to Christ and He’ll give His heart to you

If You Open the Door - Dick Foth

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:18:04 -0500

Jesus is relentless for your life and He wants you to know Him

Prayer Promptings - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:06:19 -0500

If you obey the promptings of the Holy Spirit in prayer there is no way in which God cannot use you.

Genesis prayers - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:59:29 -0500

You can’t just pray. You need to grab on to the horns of the altar and pray through.

The Genealogy of Prayer - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:10 -0500

Every miracle can be traced back to a prayer

Desperate Measures - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 16:30:28 -0500

Desperate times call for desperate measures. If you aren’t willing to risk your reputation then you’ll never establish God’s reputation.

God with us pt2 - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 12:00:19 -0500

Don’t divorce yourself from difficult situations or you might miss the miracle.

God with us part 1 - Joel Schmidgall

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:29:16 -0500

There are not many descriptions of God that impact our daily life more than understanding the concept of “God with us.” We’ll take a look at the implications that follow when you live with an awareness of His presence.

Parts - Christine Cain

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 12:00:51 -0500

Christine talks about the parts of the church needing to be in their place to support the work of Christ.

Thanks - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 01:04:33 -0500

You already know the will of God: rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances.

Thanks - Mike Whitford

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 12:00:06 -0500

An Attitude of gratitude, or lack thereof, has the power to either propel us into the Presence of God, or push us farther away!

Soli Deo Gloria - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 21:43:06 -0500

The chief end of man is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever.

Sola Gratia - Heather Zempel

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:51:49 -0500

God is not fully fair; he is full of grace. Grace is about relationship, not religion. It is meant to be experienced more than explained and lived more than logically understood.

Sola Fide - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 22:39:34 -0400

Salvation is by faith alone. It’s not about what we can DO for God. It’s about what God has DONE for us.

Solus Christus - Heather Zempel

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 21:14:50 -0400

Jesus Christ is the only mediator between God and man. We don’t need anyone else, we don’t need to do anything else, and we don’t need to experience anything else. He is the perfect and eternal Great High Priest, Sacrifice, and Atonement.

Sola Scriptura - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 13:51:35 -0400

Scripture is inspiring because IT IS inspired. It is the final authority in matters of faith and doctrine.

Hallowed be Thy Name - Dick Foth

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 12:52:16 -0400

Hallowing God’s name is more than words. It’s a life that reveres God in everything.

Our Father - Dick Foth

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 13:03:27 -0400

An Introduction to the Lord’s prayer

The god of Mine - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 18:48:25 -0400

You don’t own anything. Your time & talent are on loan from God. The way you slay the god of mine is by giving yourself away.

The god of More - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 18:00:32 -0400

The god of more is never satisfied. Ever. The only way to slay it is to say no more. How? Make Paul’s Declaration of Independence in I Cor 6:12: “I will not be mastered by anything.”

The god of me - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 12:58:07 -0400

How to dethrone yourself and win the war against temptation.

Re-thinking Purpose - Joel Schmidgall

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 13:18:21 -0400

Is your mission in life to build a resume of personal accomplishments or is it to make those around you better? Romans 12:1-8 makes the case that our purpose is to submit to God’s mercy by making ourselves and our gifts available for the use of the kingdom of God.

Rim Huggers - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 18:19:56 -0400

There are two kinds of people in the world: those who read history and those who write history. Don’t wait for something to happen. Make something happen.

Storytellers - Joel Schmidgall

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 23:24:55 -0400

The aone:eight movement is more than a sermon series, it’s a calling that infiltrates every part of our church body. This short film highlights four different stories of ordinary people engaging in mission through small groups, local service, mission trips, and reaching out to the poor.

Witnesses - Zeb Mengistu

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 23:49:17 -0400

A final word from someone always bares extra weight. Acts 1:8 is just that: Jesus’ parting words to his followers as he ascended into heaven. This week, Pastor Zeb Mengistu brilliantly deconstructs this powerful passage for us challenging us to be his witnesses throughout the world.

What is A1:8 - Joel and Dave Schmidgall

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 17:43:18 -0400

The Aone:eight movement: Ordinary people, empowered by God’s Spirit, doing what Jesus did, together, wherever they are.

Love - Heather Zempel

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 19:37:53 -0400

God is inherently relational. Existing eternally as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, God lives in community with, in, and of Himself. All of his other attributes emerge from the reality that He is love, and the cross is the place where His perfect love was poured out completely so that we might live in Him.

Jealousy - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 13:38:59 -0400

God is jealous for you. All of you.

Beauty - Heather Zempel

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 02:56:12 -0400

God’s beauty is displayed in the balance, tension, harmony, order, and design of all of his attributes. We were created to reflect God’s beauty by engaging in the creative process and cultivating the character of Christ within us and we were created to enjoy God’s beauty.

Mercy - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 16:00:51 -0400

According to Jewish tradition, God sits on his Throne of Justice 3 hours a day and His Throne of Mercy 21 hours a day. And He prays to Himself: “May it be My will that My mercy would overcome My wrath.”

Sovereignty - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 21:01:00 -0400

The kingdom of God is not a democracy. It’s a monarchy. There is one Sovereign and we have one option: submission.

Wrath - Heather Zempel

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 12:00:42 -0400

God’s anger is directed against anything that threatens what he loves. His wrath is inseparable from his love, his goodness, and his holiness, it activates grace for our good, and it is a reflection of his glory.

Faithfulness - Joel Schmidgall

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 12:00:14 -0400

Our relationship with God is built on a foundation of faithfulness. When we fall short of understanding his faithfulness, we fall short of comprehending every other gift that comes as a result of that faithfulness.

Holiness - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 23:19:05 -0400

We’ve lost the WOW of God because we’ve lost the WOE of God. No Woe = No Wow.

Mystery - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 21:17:45 -0400

Spiritual maturity doesn’t lead to the resolution of mystery. It leads to reveling in mystery.

The Gospel - Michael Hall

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 29 May 2011 23:25:26 -0400

Pastor Michael Hall, Lead pastor for The People’s Church, brings a word of encouragement from the Gospel

Anguish - Joel Schmidgall

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 22 May 2011 19:48:45 -0400

Jesus submits to the will of the Father and when he does we are given strength from God not to be able to step out of pain, but so that we can step into anguish. If an idea, a conviction, a way of life isn’t born in anguish, it will never last.

A Million Little Deaths - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Mon, 16 May 2011 01:57:25 -0400

If you want to really live, you have die to self a million times in a million ways.

Tragic Endings - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Mon, 09 May 2011 01:26:13 -0400

It’s not how you exit this life that matters. It’s how you enter eternity.

Calling defined - Joel Schmidgall

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 01 May 2011 19:41:28 -0400

We are quick to respond to God’s grace, but slow to develop the discipline of discipleship. When we read the fine print of our calling we realize the depths to which Jesus desires our submission.

Even Now - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 01:08:09 -0400

It’s not over till God says it’s over.

Alabaster Jar, 30 Pieces of Silver, and the Cross - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 21:00:57 -0400

God went All In by sending His Sinless Son to die for us. He made His Move. it’s your move next.

The stuff of Miracles - Dick Foth

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 15:00:42 -0400

Dr. Foth talks about the miracle opportunity the boy with the loaves and fish had.

Relationships - Joel Schmidgall

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 21:55:48 -0400

The different between pseudo community and genuine community is our willingness to risk the relationship with vulnerability. Are you willing to submit everything to God? Are you willing to give everything within relationship?

Caleb - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 17:53:51 -0400

Pastor Mark shares about a double miracle!

Abraham and Isaac - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 13:30:04 -0400

hat do you need to put on the altar? What is your Isaac?

Whats with this “all” business - Dick Foth

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:00:02 -0400

Trying to grasp and recognize this idea of “all”

All In: Noah - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 23:26:46 -0500

If you’re holding out on God you’re missing out on God.

Parenting 101 - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 16:35:46 -0500

Find daily rhythms that will remind you of God. Some of you are spiritually frustrated because you don’t have a daily rhythm, but a weekly rhythm. Glad you’re in church every week, but time to get a daily rhythm so you can grow in your faith.

Friendship - Joel Schmidgall

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 13:43:58 -0500

Paul and Timothy provide an example of what meaningful friendship should look like in 2nd Timothy 1. We’ll explore four elements of friendship as we talk about the idea that becoming a better friend is a part of spiritual maturity.

God is Love - Heather Zempel

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 12:00:04 -0500

God is love. If we could truly grasp the significance of those three words, it would radically alter the way we relate to God and significantly change the way we relate to others. His love is the answer and solution to every felt need we have.

Song of Solomon - Pastor Mark and Dr Foth

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 11:59:20 -0500

A conversation on marriage, relationships, intamacy, and love.

The Search for Love - Dick Foth

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 12:00:19 -0500

The story of love found, love lost and love found again.

Covenant of Boundaries - Heather Zempel

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 02:37:11 -0500

The Ten Commandments reflect the character of God and reveal our need for a Savior. We don’t follow them in order to earn our salvation but because God has saved us. They give us a blueprint for living in freedom as the people of God.

Covenant of Tithing - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 12:00:11 -0500

God doesn’t want our leftovers. He wants our first fruits. And if we put him first in the realm of money, God enters the equation of our finances and blesses us.

Covenant of Blessing - Joel Schmidgall

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 12:00:41 -0500

God’s desire is to bless us! But there’s a progression of response, obedience, and faith to see the fulfillment of His blessing.

2010 a Year in Review - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 20:36:46 -0500

A review of the things God has done this past year at NCC

Spirit of Hope - Joel Schmidgall

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 00:00:27 -0500

On the backend of the Christmas story, we’re confronted with a wonderful message of hope through Simeon’s prophecy in Luke 2. He helps us find peace in the tension of “hope realized” verses “hope to come”.

Spirit of Joy - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 16:10:44 -0500

Joy should differentiate those who follow Christ.

Spirit of Peace - Heather Zempel

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 00:00:10 -0500

The Holy Spirit is the true Spirit of Christmas, bringing us peace, hope, and joy. Peace is not primarily about the state of affairs that we live in; it is all about the state of being we rest in. In Isaiah 11, we see a picture of the peace Christ’s birth brings us.

Frame of Destiny - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 12:00:41 -0500

If you want to get to know yoursef you have to get to know God because God knows you better than you know you.

Framework of Thanksgiving - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 16:00:24 -0500

Your focus determines your reality.

Framework of Faithfulness - Dick Foth

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 20:52:01 -0500

Nothing can separate us from the love of Christ.

Framework of Faith - Heather Zempel

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 12:00:07 -0500

Faith does not ignore the reality of the present situation. It stares reality in the face and watches it bow in the presence of an almighty God. Psalm 46 presents us with a framework of faith in which we see the presence and power of God at work in the midst of chaos and uncertainty.

The Gospel According to Romans - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 19:54:11 -0400

A walk on the the romans road.

The Gospel According to Matthew - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 23:23:36 -0400

This message explores “The Question”. It’s The Question that will determine your eternal destiny.

The Gospel According to Hebrews - Joel Schmidgall

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 16:17:16 -0400

What is your foundation? God offers us the chance to re-found our life through covenant with Christ. The only way to do that is to let go of the old and take hold of the new.

The Gospel According to Leviticus - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 12:00:01 -0400

We need a revelation of Gods holiness to have a revelation of Gods mercy

Words of Encouragement - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 12:00:51 -0400

Nothing is more difficult to tame than the tongue, but this message will show you how to listen longer, brag differently, criticize wisely, and encourage more.

Words of Wisdom - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 21:13:37 -0400

Sometimes you have to go out of your way to stay away from trouble. Avoiding sinful situations is an art form. But the Proverbs show us how to do it.

Words of Praise - Joel Schmidgall

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 12:00:49 -0400

Schedule, work, life often overwhelms and complicates are life! But simplicity = priorities. To keep life simple in the craziness, you have to keep priorities at the front of your life. Psalm 24 gives us a guideline to praise God out of our circumstances.

Words of Blessing - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:00:03 -0400

God wants to bless you more than you want to be blessed. That is His nature. That is His heart. All we have to do is position ourselves for those blessings.

Righteous Complaints - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 01:14:14 -0400

Vision often comes out of our complaints. No complaints = No vision. But they aren’t selfish or petty complaints. They are righteous complaints.

A Significant Life - Gary Haugen

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 22:50:04 -0400

We all want adventure, faith, miracles, and a deep knowledge of Christ, but you can’t have those things without letting go of safety, security, comfort, and control.

Incorruptible Seed - Zeb Mengistu

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 12:00:09 -0400

Having Kingdom perspective will help the incorruptble seed grow and flourish.

Missions Vision - Joel and Dave Schmidgall

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 12:00:30 -0400

Faith is the antidote to fear. In living a life in our missional calling, we’re able to take a step forward into a fearless way of living. Both individually and corporately we’ll talk about how to engage in missions and ultimately fearlessness.

Esther - Heather Zempel

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 16:02:50 -0400

A Jewish orphan living in exile ascends to the throne of the Persian Empire. In God’ story, such things are possible. The story of Esther tells us that God is writing heroic tales and making legends of those who simply dare to be obedient.

Nehemiah - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 12:00:02 -0400

One conversation can change the course of history!

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 12:00:05 -0400

Your integrity is your destiny.

Nathan - Joel Schmidgall

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 12:00:19 -0400

In a city full of people trying to change the world, but disillusioned with bureaucracy, you have to find a way to maximize your potential. Nathan gives us a prime example of confrontation in relationship and shows us how to influence influencers.

David - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 12:00:45 -0400

Every past experience is preparation for future opportunities. It was his encounters with lions and bears that prepared David to face the giant.

Samuel - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 20:30:00 -0400

Are you building altars to God or monuments to yourself?

Gideon - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 12:00:08 -0400

We ask God to reduce the odds against us but God often allows the odds to get longer so that He receives all of the glory.

Passion - Christine Caine

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 13:19:27 -0400

We need a sense of passion not a sense of obligation in the church today.

Heresy - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:55:33 -0400

Self-examination is a lost spiritual art. This message will help you learn the art and make sure you are “in the faith.”