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Pearlside Church | Main Campus"BUILD TO LOVE" Norman Nakanishi, Founding & Expansion PastorThe tenth commandment warns against coveting someone else’s spouse or possessions. Coveting is a heart desire for something or someone that we cannot righteously have which leads to discontentment, dishonesty, adultery, and even murder.Norman NakanishiSunday, July 13, 2025 Live at 7:30 AM2025-07-1343 minPearlside Church | Main Campus"MIRACLES FOR OUR HOUSE" Norman Nakanishi, Founding & Expansion PastorThe early church wasn’t perfect, but it was powerful. These believers reordered their lives around Jesus as they lived with devoted hearts, open hands, and joyful simplicity. God transformed lives and expanded His kingdom. What if we lived like that too? Norman NakanishiSunday June 8, 2025 Live at 9:15 AM2025-06-0850 minPearlside Church | Main Campus"VICTORY OVER SPIRITUAL OPPOSITION" Norman Nakanishi, Founding & Expansion PastorGod calls us to bring His light into dark places. In Acts 8, Philip boldly stepped into a spiritually divided and oppressed region, proclaiming the Gospel and demonstrating the power of Jesus through miracles and deliverance. Like Philip, we don’t need to be apostles or pastors to see miracles—just ordinary believers who are willing to go and speak in faith. Where the Gospel is preached, freedom and joy follow— not just for individuals but for entire communities. Spiritual darkness is real, but the light of Christ is stronger.Norman NakanishiSunday, May 18...2025-05-1849 minPearlside Church | Main Campus"DISCERNING THE WILL OF GOD" Norman Nakanishi, Founding and Expansion Pastor“being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 1:6 NIV)
As we close out 2024, it’s essential to pause and reflect on God’s goodness, faithfulness, and the ways He has worked in our lives. This verse reminds us that God is not finished with us yet—He is continuing the work He started. Let’s look back on this year with gratitude and look forward to 2025 with faith and expectancy for all He will continue to do.
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POUND FOR POUND LEADERLeading the Next Generation: Insights on Leadership, Growth, Discipleship with Chris HodgesThe latest episode of the Pound for Pound Leadership Podcast brings together an incredible lineup of guests, including Pastor Shaun Withy-Allen, Pastor Norman Nakanishi, and Pastor Chris Hodges, as they join host Mike Kai for an insightful discussion on leadership, church planting, and growth. Pastor Chris Hodges, a mentor to Mike Kai, shares profound wisdom on what’s coming “next” in the church and the crucial role of the next generation of leaders and pastors. The conversation dives deep into the challenges and opportunities of raising up leaders who can navigate the changing landscape of ministry with faith and vision...2024-11-201h 03Pearlside Church | Main Campus"DISCIPLING A NATION" Norman Nakanishi, Founding and Expansion PastorIn times of change and uncertainty, especially during election seasons, it’s easy to place our hope in earthly leaders and outcomes. However, as citizens of God’s Kingdom, we’re called to anchor our hope and security in something that will never change—the eternal Kingdom ruled by Christ.
Pastor Norman Nakanishi
Sunday November 10, 2024 Live at 9:15 AM2024-11-1048 minPearlside Church | Main Campus"AN URGENT INVITATION" Norman Nakanishi, Founding and Expansion PastorIn the Parable of the Great Banquet, Jesus describes the kingdom of God as a great wedding party. The host, representing God, prepared a great banquet with room for many guests. However, when the invitations were sent out, the guests made excuses and refused to come.2024-07-2854 min
POUND FOR POUND LEADERNorman Nakanishi: Strategies for Succession and Growth Part 2 | Episode 93In this Part 2 Episode of the Pound For Pound Leadership Podcast, host Mike Kai interviews Pastor Norman Nakanishi, discussing key strategies for leadership succession and growth. They emphasize the importance of preparing for leadership transitions well in advance and navigating post-retirement roles. The conversation also includes valuable advice for aspiring leaders on growth, rest, and reliance on God. Join Mike Kai and Pastor Norman Nakanishi for this empowering conversation that will inspire and uplift you. Find leadership books, master classes, and more resources at: https://www.MikeKai.Tv Inspire Collective: Learn more about how you c...2024-07-1636 min
POUND FOR POUND LEADERNorman Nakanishi: Strategies for Succession and GrowthWelcome to another inspiring episode of the Pound-for-Pound Leader Podcast! Hosted by Mike Kai, this podcast brings you insightful conversations that empower and elevate. In this episode, Mike Kai sits down with Pastor Norman Nakanishi, a powerhouse of faith and leadership from Hawaii. Some of the topics they cover include: • How he started his impactful ministry over 22 years ago and the invaluable leadership lessons he learned. • The importance of preparing for leadership transitions, and succession, well in advance. • How Pastor Norman ensured a smooth transition and continued growth for his church after his retirem...2024-06-1836 min
Brave ChurchHow To Pray Part 4 | Pray Again | Pastor Norman NakanishiJoin us for the fourth installment of our transformative series, "How to Pray," with Pastor Norman Nakanishi. In this session titled "Pray Again," Pastor Norman explores the significance of perseverance in prayer. Discover the power of persistence and the transformative impact it can have on your communication with God. Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of prayer and strengthen your connection with the Divine. Tune in to Part 4 of "How to Pray" and unlock the transformative potential of persistent prayer with Pastor Norman Nakanishi. Subscribe to Brave Church for more empowering messages and continue your journey of...2024-01-2851 minPearlside Church | Main Campus"OUR GOD-GIVEN ASSIGNMENT AND OUR GOD-GIVEN LEGACY" Norman Nakanishi, Founding and Expansion PastorEvery person and every church has a God-given assignment to fulfill. A life of faith in building towards this assignment becomes a part of our eternal legacy that God will reward. Pearlside Church’s God-given call is to impact not only our city and state but also our nation and beyond. We are a local church with a global impact. In Acts 1:6-8, Jesus directs His disciples to this type of legacy:
"So when they had come together, they asked him, 'Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?' He sa...2023-11-2751 minPearlside Church | Main Campus"HOPE AGAIN" Norman Nakanishi, Founding PastorIt can be difficult to trust God and His word in life's challenging moments. We can demonstrate faith through obedience by standing on God's word and promises. In 1 Kings 18, we see Elijah, after facing many challenges, is now waiting for God's timing and intervention. God told Elijah that the drought would end after 3.5 years. With no signs of rain, Elijah instructed his servant "look again," knowing that God is faithful to fulfill His word. On the seventh time, the servant sees a small cloud that eventually brings the promised rain. Many of us have been disappointed in the past...2023-07-3047 minBrave ChurchBelieve Again | Pastor Norman NakanishiJoin us at Brave Church this Sunday to hear an inspiring teaching about faith from Pastor Norman Nakanishi, the Founding and Expansion Pastor of Pearlside Church in Hawaii. With 29 years of experience in planting multiple congregations locally and abroad, Pastor Norman is dedicated to training and mentoring new church planters as the Chair of the Oversight Team of Every Nation Ministries.2023-07-0241 minPearlside Church | Main Campus"NEXT LEVEL LOVE" Norman Nakanishi, Founding PastorThe world’s standard is to love those that love you back. Jesus raises
the standard; to love even our enemies. Our natural inclination is to
seek retaliation, which says, “You hurt me, so I will hurt you.” This
leads to a divided world filled with conflict. Jesus teaches us to
“love our enemies” and to “pray for those who persecute us.” Jesus
demonstrated this by loving us at the cross, even while we were His
enemies. He overcame evil with love (note: this does not condone
abuse nor prohibit self-defense). To love like Jesus, we must first allow
God’s love to...2023-04-2447 minPearlside Church | Main Campus"CALMING THE STORM" Norman Nakanishi, Founding PastorMany relationships over the last few years have been severely challenged due to various kinds of crisis. In Matthew 5:21-26, Jesus teaches us how to preserve relational blessing when faced with relational brokenness.
From Jesus’ teaching, we learn three important insights on how to prevent relational crisis: 1.Realize that the emotion of unchecked anger is divisive and destructive. (v. 21-22) 2. Take the initiative early to make things right. (v. 23-24) 3. When conflict happens, try to reconcile quickly. (v. 25-26)
Pastor Norman Nakanishi
Sunday March 19, 2023 Live at 11:15 PM
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“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” (Acts 1:8 NIV)
Pearlside is committed to training and sending missionaries and church planters locally (Jerusalem), nationally (Judea and Samaria), and globally (the ends of the earth). As disciples, we’re all re...2022-11-2839 minPearlside Church | Main Campus"LIVING BEYOND OUR GENERATION" Norman Nakanishi, Executive Expansion PastorAmid the celebrations of the holiday season, we must resist the distractions and the pull to live only for ourselves because the Gospel calls us to live “beyond” to make a difference in the lives of others. That was the reason Jesus came. In this series, we will intentionally stretch to think and live beyond ourselves for Christ’s mission on earth. Jesus’ famous parable of the talents reminds us of the eternal significance of living beyond ourselves. Pastor Norman Nakanishi Sunday November 13, 2022 Live at 9:15 AM2022-11-1538 minPearlside Church | Main CampusTHE TIME HAS COME - Norman Nakanishi and Kevin YorkWe all need to be faithful to the Lord in our generation. Simultaneously, we must prepare the next generation so that they too can be faithful to Him, fulfilling His purpose for their lives. God was always concerned with the continual transfer of the faith from one generation to the next. Pastor Norman transitions into a new role as Expansion Pastor of Pearlside, training and equipping the next generation of church planters + missionaries! Pastor Billy becomes the Lead Pastor of our Main Campus, and Pastor Parris is the Executive Oversight Pastor. Join us as we commission everyone to step u...2022-08-211h 03Pearlside Church | Main CampusLIVING WITH A SENSE OF URGENCY - Norman NakanishiFrom recent and developing global and local events to esteemed prophetic voices, there is a clear directive from God for the church to live with a sense of urgency. As we exit out of a global pandemic, face the threat of a recession, and see the evident signs of corruption and greed throughout different sectors of society, we recognize the stage has been set for God to move. Remember, God is sovereign, but what will be our response?2022-08-0746 min
Pearlside Church | Main CampusMAKING AN ETERNAL DIFFERENCE - Norman NakanishiEach of us is here to make a difference in the world to let our light shine for Jesus so that others may see the Christ in us and through us. Making a difference starts small as we begin serving others right where we are. As we do, our gifts grow, our purpose becomes clearer, our lives are filled with meaning and joy, and others’ lives are impacted in the process.2022-07-3145 min
Pearlside Small Group Leaders PodcastPearlside Church Update | Norman Nakanishi & Billy LilePastors Billy and Pastor Norman discuss the transitions in Pearlside Church's leadership that will be happening on August 21, 20222022-07-0810 minBrave ChurchFaith It ForwardToday, Pastor Norman Nakanishi shares an inspiring message about what's required to pass our faith forward to the next generations.PRAYER: https://brave.churchcenter.com/people...GIVING: https://brave.church/giveDECIDE TO FOLLOW JESUS?: https://brave.church/followjesusTo hear more from our Lead Pastors Samuel and Daren:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvM2i...http://brave.churchFollow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/samuellaws/ https://www.instagram.com/bravechurch/ Follow on Twitter:http://twitter.com/samuellawshttp://twitter.com/darenlawshttp://twitter...2021-08-0226 min
The Ralph Moore PodcastInterview with Norman Nakanishi - Pearlside Church, Pearl Harbor HINorman Nakanishi is a close friend.He leads one of the largest congregations in Hawaii. Yet, his focus is on disciplemaking rather than the thrill of the crowd. He's a disciplemaker who trains young leaders to plant churches. The fruit of his labor stretches across the state, though he tends not to talk about it. We've been friends for more than thirty years. He's a son in the faith to me. This was a fun interview because of our history. You can catch up with Norman at the Pearlside Church website.2021-02-1922 min
Church In The Wild PodcastA Porn Festival and a Faithful Witness w/ Norman NakanishiWhen Norman Nakanishi was confronted with either attending a porn festival or failing a college course, Norman Nakanishi had a difficult decision to make. It was a moment that marked his life and set his life and has shaped his relationship with Jesus and his leadership ever since. Norman is now the Senior Pastor of Grace Bible Church on Oahu. They have planted multiple churches and congregations around the Island, mainland and oversees.
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Faceb...2019-05-2843 minBrave ChurchUndividedThis talk focuses on the power of being undivided in our hearts and relationships. Today's text is Genesis 45:3-8 // Speaker: Norman Nakanishi // For more information visit www.brave.church2019-02-0336 minBrave ChurchMark: In God We TrustToday's talk challenges us to examine where we place our trust in one of the most important areas of our lives. Today's text is: Mark 10:17-31 // Speaker: Norman Nakanishi // For more information visit www.brave.church2018-09-1635 min
Grace Covenant Church - ChantillyUndividedNorman Nakanishi2018-06-1000 minBrave ChurchFaithful (Stand-Alone)In this talk we look at how our faith can be activated in times of Crisis. Today's text is Matthew 8:5-13 // Speaker: Norman Nakanishi // For more information visit www.brave.church2017-08-1339 min