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Sell My House Fast /w Priority Home Buyers!We Buy Houses Nappanee IndianaSell My House Fast Nappanee IN! If you’re looking to sell your home in Nappanee Indiana (Median Home Value of $257,859), you should know that 2023 local market data indicated an average 67 days to sale, with 49.80% of homes in selling under list price. So how do I go about selling my home fast (and getting the most cash)?
At Priority Home Buyers, we get asked to "buy my house" daily. So if you've been thinking “I need to sell my house for cash" lately, we're here to help. We offer cash for houses and would be glad to help...2023-09-2301 min
Food And Travel Nation with Elizabeth DoughertyDEST UNKNOWN - THE BARNS AT NAPPANEEFood and Travel Nation with Elizabeth Dougherty The TRUTH about Food and Travel Broadcast Date: 9/9/23 Elizabeth takes us to the small Amish farming village in Nappanee, Indiana. Formerly known as Amish Acres, this large farmer's market has been renamed "The Barns of Nappanee" and serves as the heart and soul of this community. website: FoodAndTravelNation.com email: Elizabeth@FoodAndTravelNation.com2023-09-1008 min
Evie's History BytesArchitecture in NappaneeMartha sits down with Nappanee Mayor Phil Jenkins to talk about architecture in Nappanee.2022-12-2824 min
Evie's History BytesNappanee BusinessesMartha sits down with two of Nappanee's oldest businesses and talks about how they have been pillars in the Nappanee Community for close to 150 years!2021-08-101h 26
Evie's History BytesNappanee 6Hit play and join Martha as she talks with Jeff Stillson about Nappanee's art initiative and we listen to an oral history about the Nappanee 6.2021-05-2645 min
NMC Audio PodcastRedemption Moses received the divine calling from a burning bush, Elijah received the divine calling in a glorious vision, and Hosea got the divine calling by marrying an adulteress. The most unlikely love story is woven throughout the prophetic book of Hosea. While the calling may not be glamorous, the message of redemption is matchless. This is our story. 2020-09-0632 min
NMC Audio PodcastNever Lose Your Song! Singing does a lot for the soul. The songs we sing say a lot about us. When times get tough, we never want to lose our song. Amidst the pressures of life, it’s not only possible, but necessary to maintain our joy. There’s a clear path to remain joyful in joyless times. 2020-08-3031 min
NMC Audio PodcastAct Your Age It’s called infantile regression. That’s when an older person reverts to immature, childish behavior. It’s unhealthy. It’s destructive. It destroys healthy relationships. Yet there is a better path. It’s all about maturity. It’s about dying to childishness. It’s about openly confronting sinful patterns of behavior. It’s about an internal transformation of the heart. It’s God’s plan for His children. 2020-08-2328 min
NMC Audio PodcastAll In! Overwhelmed by all of the uncertainties of this season, it’s so easy to cry out and say, "I’m done!" I’m so done with _________. (Fill in blank however you want.) That feeling isn’t unique to us or people living through this pandemic. It happened in the early church. And God’s Word to them is His word to us—Live all in for Jesus! 2020-08-1627 min
NMC Audio PodcastResurrection In My Veins All it takes to unravel a ball of yarn is one good tug. All it takes for a giant collapse is to knock over one domino. Likewise, the entirety of the Christian faith hinges on the death and resurrection of Jesus. If there is no resurrection, the Christian faith unravels and collapses. Is it reasonable to believe in the resurrection? Paul has been building up to this moment in his letter to the church in Corinth. He saved the biggest and most important question for last—the resurrection of Jesus Christ. 2020-08-0930 min
NMC Audio PodcastThe Common Good One of the most mind-numbing thoughts in the Christian faith is that God chooses to use the Church to further His Kingdom. He chooses broken, flawed and ordinary people like you and me to do His work. His calling isn’t for a small group of elite believers. No, every believer has a role and responsibility in the Kingdom of God. Will you answer the call? 2020-08-0229 min
NMC Audio PodcastLove Never Fails We love an underdog story. We love to cannonball in refreshingly cool water on a hot summer afternoon. We love grandma’s secret recipe, road trips with friends, and the family pet. We love a lot of things, but what is love? Are there different kinds of love? What does God mean when He said He so loved the world? In the thirteenth chapter of Corinthians, Paul speaks to a love unlike anything else we’ve ever experienced. 2020-07-2621 min
NMC Audio PodcastThriving In Adversity The book of James was written to early Christian diaspora(those who fled due to adversity). Their land was stolen, they lost jobs, lived in danger, etc. In the context of their hard times, they were grumbling, biting each other, not sharing with poor, etc. Essentially, they became self-centered. This the context in which James was written. James Chapter 1 says not to flee trials, but rather to embrace them as character-builders... Also, be patient in trials. Seek MORAL wisdom in trials, because we tend to make immoral decisions when under pressure. We should confidently seek God's divine wisdom in...2020-07-1928 min
NMC Audio PodcastThe Biblical Instruction to Build Each Other Up (and How to Do It) There is a lot of satisfaction in building something. In I Corinthians 8, Paul challenges us to love one another with a self-sacrificing love, a love that is focused on doing what is good for others. This love edifies or builds up. He suggests that the misuse of knowledge can hinder any effort to sacrificially love each other. In this day of social media, where thoughts and opinions can frustrate, confuse and often provoke to anger, we can relate. Today, we will look at some of the ways we misuse information and how we can recover a love toward each...2020-07-1227 min
NMC Audio PodcastLet there be healing in the land! If you’ve ever had a major surgery or a life threatening illness, you know the deep intense desire for healing. You want to get to the place of full health quickly (and as painlessly as possible).Right now, our land needs healing … we are divided; economically, generationally, politically, and racially. Tensions are high, opinion are strong, fears are growing. Our desire: Lord, heal our land! 2020-07-0508 min
NMC Audio PodcastWait Til Your Dad Gets Home Most children, at some point in their lives, have heard these words, “You wait until your dad gets home!” Those words signal that there’s trouble around the corner. Perhaps it’s only an idle threat, but often, those words are a clear warning of impending discipline. That’s the essence of Paul’s words to the church at Corinth. That’s the message wayward followers of Jesus hear in His desire to see them repent and turn to Him. 2020-06-2833 min
NMC Audio PodcastThe Missing Link It’s often the forgotten component. In building a strong spiritual foundation, it’s absolutely essential to have many spiritual fathers and mothers. An independent spirit wants to go it alone. That’s a formula for disaster. The wise person surrounds themselves with wise, experienced people. Failing to do so leads to bad decisions with painful consequences. Everyone needs many fathers. Everyone needs to be a father. 2020-06-2130 min
NMC Audio PodcastTrenches and Tacos Jesus once said, “Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation, and every city or house divided against itself will not stand.” Division is a detractor. Division is a destructive force. Division was never the intention. God’s calling for his Church has always been to come together, uniting under one name—the name of Jesus. 2020-06-1427 min
NMC Audio PodcastWhen Your Piece of the Puzzle Perfectly Fits It’s an amazing feeling to complete a 500- or 1000-piece puzzle. When all the pieces perfectly fit together, there’s a sense of completeness. Mission accomplished! But what happens when the pieces don’t fit? It’s a horrible feeling when we’re stuck and just can’t put it all together. In constructing the Body of Christ, the local church, each of us is a piece of the puzzle. Only through a deep work of the Holy Spirit can we find our perfect fit. 2020-06-0726 min
NMC Audio PodcastTogether: Building a Healthy Body It’s absolutely beautiful when done right, but a train wreck when done wrong. God, in His plan for His people, designed this thing called "Church." It’s not a building. It’s far more than an organization. It’s the gathering of believers who are empowered and equipped to encourage each other and impact the world. 1 Corinthians is a letter written to a local gathering of believers, teaching them to do Church right. It’s a great guide for us to build a healthy body. 2020-05-3131 min
NMC Audio PodcastWhere Do I Go From Here? Life is complicated. There are many paths to choose from, so how can we know we are on the right path? Jesus’ call throughout the Gospels is “Follow me.” But what does that mean? How does this practically flesh out in this life? Jesus’ interactions with the rich, young man in Matthew’s Gospel give us key wisdom and indicators, directing us to the righteous path. 2020-05-2426 min
NMC Audio PodcastPrepare The core of Jesus' message often focused on the word "prepare." Jesus spent three years preparing His disciples to continue His ministry. He called people to prepare for eternity. He prepared followers to be fully committed disciples. The single focus to prepare flows out of His ministry. His call then is His call today – prepare. Now is the time. We are the people. Prepare! 2020-05-1725 min
NMC Audio PodcastFight for Your Family! It’s time to wake up! It’s time to stand up! It’s time to fight! And the fight is a fight for our families! The first institution created by God is under assault. The enemy knows that if he can attack the family and take it down, he will control everything. That’s why there’s an intense battle cry – Fight for Your Family! 2020-05-1023 min
NMC Audio PodcastScandalous Grace Our hope and prayer in this season is that you would be so filled with the Spirit of God that there would be overflow. In our current reality, the mission stays the same: we must go, live, talk and breathe the good news of Jesus Christ. Now is a time of preparation, and if we are going to share the gospel, we must become adept in our understanding of God’s grace. 2020-05-0327 min
NMC Audio PodcastWhen God Puts You in the Time Out Chair When experiencing global disruption, it’s tempting to ask, "Why?" Perhaps the better question to ask is, "What?" What is God trying to say? What are the lessons that we need to learn? Throughout history, God has disrupted the world. It happened at the Tower of Babel. It happened with Noah and the worldwide flood. It’s happening today. So what’s God saying? What’s the lesson that we need to learn? Don’t waste the moment, but learn—learn sitting at the Master’s feet. 2020-04-2627 min
NMC Audio PodcastAh, Tada, Wow One of the most common, if not the most common commands of Scripture is, “Do not be afraid!” This is not a suggestion or a comment, but a command. 2 Timothy 1:7 says, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” On the cross, Jesus wins over fear and offers us to join Him in victory. This may be easier said than done. Are you living in fear? 2020-04-1929 min
NMC Audio PodcastIt's All About the Name The Resurrection is not as much an event as it is a person. And that person is Jesus. In a sense, Resurrection became one of the names of Jesus. Where ever he went the possibility of resurrection happened. It wasn’t about becoming more religious or even self-improvement—His ministry was driven by life. It was bringing back to life that which was dead. Jesus is doing exactly that today. Amidst hard times, disappointment, and stress, the man called Resurrection is still doing what he does best. Resurrection! 2020-04-1222 min
NMC Audio PodcastWhat does Jesus teach us about suffering? Is there a manual for how to navigate troubled waters or journey through uncharted territory? Absolutely! Not only is there a manual, there is guide and His name is Jesus. As the early church was going through hard times, Peter, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, gave them a clear path forward. That path remains the same today. The path is found in God’s word, the Bible. Our guide, our example, and our leader is Jesus. 2020-04-0525 min
NMC Audio PodcastHumility and Purpose In this season of disruption in our lives we should take time to evaluate where we stand. We have been given the gift of space and time to process. How are we using that gift? Are we living a life with purpose? Are we humbly seeking God and all He has for us? 2020-03-2930 min
NMC Audio PodcastFreedom It’s a war! Yes, there’s a health war going on right now. There’s an economic war happening. But there’s a greater war happening, and it’s a spiritual war. When much around us crumbles, the enemy becomes opportunistic. He attacks. He seeks to destroy. He desires to take charge of our minds, our emotions, and our future. But here’s the good news. Through the power of the cross, we have victory. Through the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ, the enemy is a defeated foe. Freedom is ours! 2020-03-2226 min
NMC Audio PodcastThe Great Reversal Everything has been leading to this moment. God has been on the move throughout human history with everything culminating in this moment. All the miracles, the teachings, the prayers, and the suffering comes down to this moment. The moment is the cross, and after Jesus said one word, “Τετελεσται”, everything changed. 2020-03-1532 min
NMC Audio PodcastKeys to Growing in Spirit-Filled Passion While it’s a natural tendency for everything to reach the temperature of its surroundings, God's plan is for us to stay red hot while living in an ice cold world. He desires us to grow in our faith. He desires us to transform the space around us instead of conform to it. The Bible gives us a clear path. As we walk on that path, it’s possible for us to continually move up to a higher plateau of Spirit-filled living. 2020-03-0827 min
NMC Audio PodcastWednesday After 20 years in pastoral ministry, David Gallimore is fulfilling a lifelong dream as he answers God’s call to evangelism. A product of the evangelical camp meeting environment of the 20th century, David bridges the gap between the revival days of old and the modern-day, multi-sensory worship era. David and his wife, Tammy, live in Eatonton, Georgia. 2020-03-0441 min
NMC Audio PodcastTuesday With over 40 years of pastoral leadership experience, Dave works to resource everyday pastors to equip everyday people to become every day disciples. He served on the First Missionary Church staff from 1979-1982 and then went on to plant and lead Fellowship Missionary Church for 34 years. Dave and his wife Gwen have three children and seven grandchildren. 2020-03-0333 min
NMC Audio PodcastMonday Currently serving as Teaching Pastor at Palm Valley Church in Mission, Texas, Jarrell is pursuing a Master’s in Archaeology & Biblical History. He is passionate about bringing Scripture to life, and annually leads trips to Israel, Jordan, Turkey and Greece. Jerrell is married to Charissa and they have three children, Micah, Naylah, and Avi. 2020-03-0242 min
NMC Audio PodcastSunday PM As President of Life Action, John’s heart is to equip the church to lead and impact every sphere of influence. He has pastored churches across the south and served as Vice President of Evangelism and Spiritual Awakening at the North American Mission Board. John and Donna have been married 40 years and have three children and four grandchildren. 2020-03-0142 min
NMC Audio PodcastSunday AM As President of Life Action, John’s heart is to equip the church to lead and impact every sphere of influence. He has pastored churches across the south and served as Vice President of Evangelism and Spiritual Awakening at the North American Mission Board. John and Donna have been married 40 years and have three children and four grandchildren. 2020-03-0138 min
NMC Audio PodcastThe Missing Ingredient, Part 2 God wants to use each of us to be world changers. We’ve been changed and empowered by the Holy Spirit for impact. The path to be the salt of the earth and to have impact is through being filled with the Holy Spirit and powered by prayer. Our best efforts, apart from absolutely dependency on Him, are worthless. The early church, as described in the book of Acts, gives us a clear path forward. There need not be a missing ingredient. 2020-02-2333 min
NMC Audio PodcastThe Missing Ingredient It tastes terrible. Something’s wrong. Have you ever sunk your teeth into a favorite food, only to discover that it didn't taste very good? The problem was a missing ingredient. Even though only one thing was missing, that forgotten ingredient changed the entire flavor. Just as that happens in cooking, it happens with us being salt in the world. This missing ingredient is absolutely essential to fulfilling God’s purpose for your life. 2020-02-1624 min
NMC Audio PodcastGood News! There’s something fulfilling about completing a mission. There’s a deep satisfaction. We’ve done what we’re supposed to do. What’s unfulfilling is to discover at the end of life that we haven't completed the mission. Perhaps we’ve climbed the ladder only to discover that is was leaning against the wrong wall. We’ve been given the honor of sharing the gospel. It’s a mission that is ours to complete. Let’s learn to effectively share it. 2020-02-0936 min
NMC Audio PodcastUnashamed of the Gospel, Part II When you hear the word “evangelism," what images or thoughts come to mind? How do those images or thoughts feel on a scale from gentle to abrasive? We’ve all been called to evangelize, which biblically means to share the Good News. Unfortunately, in our current culture the word “evangelism” has a different connotation. What if the Church redeemed the word evangelism? What if the Church lived unashamed of the Gospel? 2020-02-0235 min
NMC Audio PodcastUnashamed of the Gospel We must get the salt out of the salt shaker! But what is the salt? In Matthew 5, during the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus uses salt and light as metaphors for spreading the Good News that Jesus is redeeming and reconciling all creation back unto Himself. The Gospel is the salt. We must take the good news of redemption that we have internalized and spread it to all nations and peoples. But the question becomes, "Are you ashamed of the Gospel?" 2020-01-2634 min
NMC Audio PodcastWhat's Shaking Out? We know God is alive and at work. There’s no question about His power! Yet somehow, at times, it seems He’s distant. It seems like He’s not working. Has He withdrawn? Has He given up on us? Does He even care? One of the primary ways God has chosen to work is through people, just like us. As we experience His power and presence, His love flows through us. That’s how the salt gets out of the salt shaker. 2020-01-1933 min
NMC Audio PodcastPeter's Calling Of the twelve disciples, Simon Peter is the one who is most written about, which gives us the best window into seeing how Jesus did discipleship. We get to see step by step how Simon became Peter, and in turn, how he became more and more like Jesus. 2020-01-1336 min
NMC Audio PodcastDiscover Your Purpose Words have meaning. The context of a given word can greatly alter its meaning. When Jesus says, “You are...” we need to critically examine the next word. If we truly are the salt of the earth, we need to discover what that means. How are we to impact the world? What purpose do we have? Understanding His words in the historical setting in which they were used gives us clear direction on fulfilling our place in our communities. 2020-01-1234 min
NMC Audio PodcastLiving 911 These are challenging times! Living as a follower of Christ is not for the faint of heart. David, the great warrior that killed the giant Goliath, discovered that even after his great victory, life was full of challenges. Amidst the painful battles that raged on, he found safety and satisfaction through trust in God. What David discovered is ours to possess today. 2020-01-0531 min
NMC Audio PodcastLost and Found That’s a man on a mission! Have you ever heard that said? It describes someone intently focused. No distractions! It’s about passionately and aggressively accomplishing the task. That describes Jesus. He was mission-focused, intent on His search to be reunited with each of us. His birth, His life, His death and resurrection all were a part of the The Search. It’s the search for us. 2019-12-2234 min
NMC Audio PodcastPrepare Now! What in the world is going on? Whether it’s our personal or family life, world affairs, or political or religious issues, it often feels like chaos and confusion are the theme of the day. Yet our God specializes in making crooked paths straight. He is the One who clears the fog. More than anything, He is the One who equips us for whatever tomorrow might bring. The surprise that Mary faced and the grace she experienced presents us with a great example of finding meaning and purpose amidst chaos and confusion. 2019-12-1534 min
NMC Audio PodcastThe Search of the Magi The Magi have become major characters in the telling of the Christmas story over the years. The odd thing is that we really don’t know all that much about them. Were they kings, magicians, priests, or astrologers? Were there three or more? Where did they come from? A lot is left open for interpretation, but one thing is certain: the Magi were searching for a sign. 2019-12-0835 min
NMC Audio PodcastThe Tale of Two Kings and Two Kingdoms Everyone is searching for something! The question is, "What’s the right search?" Are we searching for the right things? Are we searching in the right places? One of the more obscure characters in the story of Jesus’ birth is King Herod. His role is really about a futile search. Yet, it’s a search that’s still happening today. It’s the tale of two Kings, the choice of two paths—one that gives life and the other that is a dead-end street. 2019-12-0131 min
NMC Audio PodcastHere We Go Again...and Again...and Again! We were not designed to live repeating the same sins over and over again. God never intended for us to make promises to Him that we can’t keep. The Israelites practiced the same failures repetitively. Not only did they do it in the Old Testament, that pattern often becomes the norm for us. But there’s a better way to live. The power of Christ not only forgives us our sins but gives us the power to live victoriously over the repetitive cycle of sin. “If the Son sets you free, you are free indeed!” –John 8:36 2019-11-2436 min
NMC Audio PodcastGod is Not Safe, But He is Good Moses has been called by God to Egypt, but his mission is not an easy one. After Pharaoh resists the hand of God nine times, the wrath of God is about to be unleashed. The wrath of God is not commonly talked about, and in many cases, it is a forgotten part of His character. May the Church and the world never lose sight of the fact that God is not safe; He is an all-consuming fire. 2019-11-1737 min
NMC Audio PodcastThe Burning Bush The nation of Israel has grown in population since the time of Joseph, and so has the fear of the Egyptians. In response, the Israelites are thrown into slavery to control a potential uprising. A lot of time passes, and it seems as though God has forgotten his covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. However, God has heard the cries, remembers the covenant, and is preparing Moses to lead His people out of Egypt. Moses must now answer the call. 2019-10-2732 min
NMC Audio PodcastJoseph—A Portrait of Jesus It’s amazing how two people can look at the same picture and see totally different things. While it’s the same picture, two totally opposite views emerge. Who do people see when they look at you? Do they see the person you think you are, or do they see something totally different? Joseph, the young man with the coat of many colors, gives us a portrait of Jesus. Through him, we can see Jesus. Can Jesus be seen in us? 2019-10-2036 min
NMC Audio PodcastThe Ultimate Wrestling Match Whenever you see two people wrestling, you know that one person is likely to win. Someone will prevail. In the Old Testament, Jacob had a wrestling match with an angel. It was long. It was painful. And there was a winner. That’s the way it is in our wrestling matches with God. But the difference is, when He prevails, we are the winners. This match is won by surrender! 2019-10-1330 min
NMC Audio PodcastEsau and Jacob Isaac is getting older in age, and the time is coming to pass on the inheritance and his blessing. There’s only one problem…Which son gets to inherit God’s promises for the future generations? If you think your family has issues, you’ve got nothing on Isaac’s family. Yet, in the midst of all the conflict, there is clear evidence of God’s mighty hand at work. 2019-10-0639 min
NMC Audio PodcastAll Signs Point to...Jesus! It’s just around the corner. All signs point to it. This seems like the early stages. These are all statements that point to something that’s about to happen. There’s a sense of anticipation. That’s what the Old Testament is all about. All signs point to Jesus. He’s coming! There’s hope! The greatest disease ever, this thing called sin, can be cured. And it will all happen only through Jesus. That’s the story of Abraham and Isaac. And it’s an event that gives us incredible confidence and hope. 2019-09-2229 min
NMC Audio PodcastBirthing an Ishmael The cycle continues: God has made covenant with Abram, and as a part of that covenant, God has promised Abram that his offspring will be as numerous as the stars. Years pass and conflict arises, because Abram and Sarai are not getting any younger. There is still no child. They begin to question, “Is God really who He says He is?” “Is God and His word faithful?” 2019-09-1539 min
NMC Audio PodcastThe God of the Covenant Do you ever feel like you keep making the same mistakes? Are there negative behaviors that you just can’t shake? Are there negative default behaviors that drag you down? It’s possible to live beyond the downward spiral of hope, failure, and repentance...doing failure over and over again. Understanding and applying truth, especially from the Old Testament, can lead us to victory. We can conquer the negative destructive behavioral cycle through Jesus. 2019-09-0834 min
NMC Audio PodcastMake Monuments to His Name How’s your memory? Can you remember what you wore yesterday? What you were doing five years ago? Our memory can be downright terrible at times, especially when it comes to remembering the ways in which God has been faithful. We forget that even though our circumstances may change, our God does not.Let’s learn from Joshua and make monuments to His name. 2019-09-0128 min
NMC Audio PodcastHow to Make Wise Decisions We’ve all done it! We’ve made choices and decisions we regret. Not knowing what to do, we recognized after the fact that our choice was foolish. So, how can we make wise decisions? How can we have a life that isn’t marked by regrets? It’s been said, "We are the sum total of the choices we make." That being the case, let’s learn how to make wise decisions. 2019-08-2534 min
NMC Audio PodcastConfidently Facing the Unknown Future It’s a fear of the unknown. It’s unexplored territory. It’s sudden changes. It’s about living overwhelmed, not knowing which path to take. All of us face curveballs in life. One text, an email, a doctor’s visit, or a call from a child can change our lives. In those moments, we move into uncharted territory. It’s a road we’ve never traveled. It’s a season we’ve never experienced. It’s in those times when God’s leadership in our life is critical. It’s when following Jesus shines light into the darkest places. 2019-08-1837 min
NMC Audio PodcastSo How Do I Smell? Most everyone has a sense of smell. Some smells are mouth-watering and pleasant. Others are painful. Oftentimes, we don’t recognize the smell we bring into a space. God designed us with the ability to smell but also with the ability to create a beautiful fragrance. Everywhere we go, we have the opportunity to spread God’s beautiful fragrance. 2019-08-1129 min
NMC Audio PodcastGod Uses People God is active throughout all of history. In His sovereignty, He can do what He wants, when He wants. Yet God's primary means of working and accomplishing His plan is often through people. It’s quite simple: God uses people to accomplish His plan. While gender, ethnicity, race, or wealth vary, God chooses to unite people into an amazing group of passionate warriors to accomplish His purposes. And there is a place for you. 2019-07-2839 min
NMC Audio PodcastRemember to be Faithful Peter Damaska, Lead Pastor, North Branch Wesleyan Church, North Branch, MI 2019-07-2149 min
NMC Audio PodcastWhy Not Here? Why Not Now? Do you ever find yourself wondering, "Why doesn’t God work here? Why doesn’t God work right now?" We often hear stories about what God is doing around the world. The power of God is being displayed. Whole towns are changed. The miraculous power of God is evident for all to see. Has the Holy Spirit left us? Or does Jesus want to do a fresh, powerful work right here, right now? What He did in the past, He can do again! 2019-07-1436 min
NMC Audio PodcastFour Keys to a Multiplying Life Some people live a life of division. They create division and discord wherever they go. Some people live a life of subtraction. They take more out of life than they give. Others live a life of addition. They add a bit more than they take out. But God’s plan is a life of multiplication. Throughout scripture, God multiplies what he touches. His plan is for us to be multipliers. 2019-07-0733 min
NMC Audio PodcastGive Your Life Special guest Bob Andrews from Devon Oasis Center in Chicago, IL. 2019-06-2335 min
NMC Audio PodcastSix Marks of a Strong Family Healthy families don’t automatically happen. So how do you know if you are on the right path towards being a healthy family? What’s it like to be part of a healthy team? It’s fascinating that secular research fully supports sound Biblical principles on the characteristics of a healthy family. Let’s take the test together and discover what changes and adjustments we need to make to move towards health. 2019-06-1634 min
NMC Audio PodcastHealing for Damaged Relationships Moving parts can cause friction. Friction creates heat, and heat can cause damage. That’s the way it often works in our relationships. Whether it’s with a friend, at church, at work, with a neighbor or in our family, it’s easy to relationships to become strained. Because God is a God of relationships, He desires His children to work towards healthy relationships. That means for us to take the right steps towards repairing damaged relationships. 2019-06-0935 min
NMC Audio PodcastYou are Welcome There is tension building. Wherever there is an established community, it will always be difficult to invite new people into the fold. New people bring different—different customs, different beliefs, and different ways of doing things. At the extreme, new people sometimes don’t share our core values. In the midst of all the tension, can the Body of Christ welcome in new and different? 2019-06-0229 min
NMC Audio PodcastBuilding Blocks for Healthy Relationships Healthy relationships aren’t automatic. They don’t just happen. It’s not about being lucky. Healthy relationship take work—hard work. It takes intentionality. It takes time. It takes humility. It takes God’s perfect love flowing through us. Fortunately, God loves us so much that He gives us a blueprint for constructing healthy relationships. When we follow His blueprint and put the building blocks in place, we can move towards healthier relationships and deeper joy. 2019-05-2634 min
NMC Audio PodcastThe Greatest Relationship Killer God is a God of relationships. He desires to have a personal relationship with us. Out of that relationship can come healthy relationships with each other. When our vertical relationship is right, our horizontal relationships become healthier. Yet because of our bent towards sin, we often mess up our interpersonal relationships. Only when we deal with the greatest relationship-killer will we truly experience what God intended for us. 2019-05-1929 min
NMC Audio PodcastThe Hand-Off No one lives to themselves. We didn’t arrive to where we are without others. We won’t get to where we are going without impacting others on the journey. Life isn’t a sprint. It’s a relay. In any relay, the hand-off is essential to winning. Dropped batons ruin the race. Learning to receive the baton correctly and handing it off precisely makes for a winning race. 2019-05-1229 min
NMC Audio PodcastGod, Make Us One! In the Upper Room, Jesus is preparing his disciples for life after His death and resurrection when suddenly, He breaks into prayer. Jesus welcomes us today into this divine, intimate conversation He has with the Father. Not only are we invited into the conversation, but Jesus prays specifically for the future Church (us). His plea to the Father? Complete unity. 2019-05-0541 min
NMC Audio PodcastThe Let Down Effect Jesus gives some instruction to His disciples and prays for them in John 14-17, which is often referred to as the Farewell Discourse. He is preparing them for what life will look like after He is resurrected and ascended. What if those of us who have trusted Christ as Savior were to look at this section of Scripture and consider how it is reflecting our current faith journey? 2019-04-2837 min
NMC Audio PodcastNever Finished—Letting God Drill Down Deeper into Your Soul History is loaded with pivotal moments. For Americans, it’s the American Revolution and the Civil War. In the world, it’s the invention of Gutenburg’s printing press. These are moments that forever changed the course of history. In Peter’s life, there’s a pivotal moment that’s often overlooked. His moment described in Acts 10 impacts every believer’s life. It’s the moment that opened the door for most of us to become followers of Christ. That pivotal moment is loaded with great lessons for us. 2019-02-2438 min
NMC Audio PodcastPeter and the Day of Pentecost Before and after pictures are amazing! Oftentimes, it’s hard to believe it’s the same person. Over time, people change. More than physical changes, when the Holy Spirit fills a person, there are radical spiritual and behavioral changes. The man called Peter in the Gospels is transformed into a fearless warrior in the book of Acts. What God did for Peter, He can do for you! 2019-02-1734 min
NMC Audio PodcastPeter Reinstated How do you come back from failure? How can you move forward after direct disobedience to God? Peter’s Here to There journey no longer looks the same. Peter denied knowing Jesus three times after he boldly proclaimed that he would never abandon Jesus. How do you come back from that? Will God use the unfaithful to fulfill His plans? John 21 gives us insight into how God restores His disciple, Peter, and how we, too, may be restored in our Here to There journey. 2019-02-0335 min
NMC Audio PodcastPeter's Denial It is the low point in Peter’s Here to There journey. Jesus told Peter it was going to happen. Peter told Jesus there was no way it would happen. As we examine this low point where Peter denies Christ three times, there is challenge and guidance we can apply to our own Here to There journey. 2019-01-2736 min
NMC Audio PodcastPeter's Confession Can you imagine what it would have been like to walk with Jesus? At this point in Peter’s Here to There journey, he has seen Jesus heal people, seen Jesus cast out demons, and he himself has walked on water! In Matthew 16, Peter and the disciples are put on the spot when Jesus asks them, “Who do you say I am?” Jesus is still asking His followers today, “Who do you say I am?” 2019-01-2038 min
NMC Audio PodcastHoly Restlessness It’s easy to become satisfied and complacent. Doing the same old thing everyday can become an easy but unwilling routine. Yet there’s something more that God has for us. There’s a stirring in our souls and a hunger in our hearts that can only be met by fulfilling God’s mission for our lives. It’s time to move from here to there! 2019-01-0630 min
NMC Audio PodcastPrince of Peace The call for peace is universal. It’s the deepest desire of most every heart. Yet, it remains elusive. Conflict marks human history. From the first two brothers to today's world, peace seems distant and unattainable. But when Jesus enters the picture, everything changes. He is the Prince of Peace. True peace comes only through Jesus. 2018-12-2337 min
NMC Audio PodcastEverlasting Father What’s the first word that comes to your mind when you hear the word "father"? Everyone has had a father. The mere mention of that word evokes memories: some enjoyable, while others painful. It's that word—father—that Isaiah uses to describe Jesus, our perfect Father. 2018-12-1637 min
NMC Audio PodcastMighty God And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, MIGHTY GOD, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. In our weakness, pain, and trials, we do not serve a God who is unable to save us; we serve a Mighty God. Our Mighty God is capable of all things. His power knows no limit. Jesus was mighty, is mighty, and will always be mighty and capable to handle anything life throws at us. 2018-12-0937 min
NMC Audio PodcastWonderful Counselor While knowledge is exponentially exploding, wisdom seems to be disappearing. We may be smarter, but it’s questionable if we are wiser. Wisdom increases when we link ourselves to its source. A growing relationship with Jesus and learning to walk in His Word gives us great guidance for every step of our journey. 2018-12-0235 min
NMC Audio PodcastWhen the Power of Jesus Transforms a Life There are some things that only Jesus can do. One of those is to totally and eternally transform a person. When Jesus steps into a life, the old has gone, and the new has come. That which was broken is made whole. That which was hopeless is hopeful. When we meet Jesus, nothing again will be the same. He was, is, and is to come! 2018-11-2535 min
NMC Audio PodcastIt's All About Jesus The greatest need in the world today is only met by Jesus. All other efforts, while important, will only deal with symptoms. Through His work, Jesus deals with the core problem and offers true life transformation. He alone takes us from darkness to light, from death to life. Jesus was, is, and is to come! 2018-11-1833 min
NMC Audio PodcastTurning Moments into Movements Great moments are exciting. They give us a thrill, a high, an adrenalinerush. Great moments are to be celebrated. Yet great moments aren’tenough. Great moments need to be more than a just a moment in time;they need to be converted into substantial change. It’s all about turningmoments into movements. Moments, unless turned into movements,fade away and are soon forgotten. Movements provide sustainable andreproducible fruit. They live beyond us. 2018-11-1132 min
NMC Audio PodcastLET"S GIVE IT ALL AWAY! Today and the week following, 100% of undesignated gifts will be given to area food pantries, partners and our FMSC MobilePack event! Because of your generosity, we are looking to bless as many as 75 food pantries and organizations and feed people all over the world. Here are a few ways you can be generous through Let's Give it all Away! 2018-11-0437 min
NMC Audio PodcastIt's Time for a Heart Check 2018-10-2834 min
NMC Audio PodcastBy Faith Faith: It’s a word we use all the time in Christianity, but do we really understand what it means? And even if we define it well, is it something we are truly living out? 2018-10-2140 min
NMC Audio PodcastEndurance—The Art of Keep on Keeping On Have you ever felt like quitting? Can’t do it anymore? The load just too heavy? Life regularly throws us curve balls. Often, the weight we bear is greater than our strength to carry it. We find ourselves asking, 'Where is God in all of this?' Amidst heaviness of heart and discouragement, there is hope. There is a way. It is possible to come out the other side not just surviving, but thriving. 2018-10-1434 min
NMC Audio PodcastJesus = Better 2018-10-0731 min
NMC Audio PodcastThe One Who Never Grew Up We cannot stop growing as physical beings. Our bodies age, our brains develop, and our shoe size changes. The same is not necessarily true as it pertains to our spiritual walk. Are we simply reliving the same year over and over and over again? Is there growth in wisdom and knowledge of who God is or who we are in God? The writer of Hebrews gives a call for the believer to grow up! 2018-09-3035 min
NMC Audio PodcastUnashamed 2018-09-2337 min
NMC Audio PodcastCan the Bible be Trusted? Can the Bible be trusted? Is God’s Word reliable for today? In a society where tolerance is the highest value, is the Bible still valid? How did we get the Bible? How should we interpret Scripture? All of these are valid questions, yet none of them negate the absolute authority and accuracy of God’s Word to us—the written Scriptures. Knowing the Word is essential. Living the Word is imperative. 2018-09-1635 min
NMC Audio PodcastLiving in His Sweet Spot It isn't guaranteed that life will be easy. We are not exempt from problems and difficulties. In this world, we will have trouble. Yet in the midst of it all, we can find that place of rest, the place of peace. Living in obedience and complete faith in Him takes us to His "sweet spot." We are continually challenged to work towards that end, to strive diligently so we can abide in the sweet spot of His best for us. 2018-09-0934 min
NMC Audio PodcastHe Is! I Must! Often we are asked to do two things that seem mutually exclusive. It’s like trying to do two things simultaneously that are opposites. Throughout scripture, there are truths that need to be held in tension. Holding one part of the truth without the other leads to error. The writer to the Hebrews wants his readers to have a deep confidence in God while simultaneously taking responsibility for their own conduct. It’s the balance of these two ideas that produces incredible health in our journey. 2018-09-0237 min
NMC Audio PodcastOur All-Time Champion 2018-08-2633 min