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firstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesLivestream testDo you want to be praised and rewarded when Jesus returns? Jesus expects his followers to manage what we have in order to be eager and not dread his return.2021-11-211h 34firstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesDon't Be Left in the Dark Will you be welcomed into the banquet at Jesus' return? Jesus gives a harsh warning and a heartfelt encouragement about being prepared or missing out on the greatest party of all time. 2021-11-1427 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesJesus is Coming Back Join us as we begin a series looking at some of the last parables of Jesus in Matthew. 2021-11-0728 min
firstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesYou Are the Body of Christ What if God has designed you for a purpose? What if God has gifted you to play a part in His Kingdom? What would it look like for you to live in light of that? 2021-10-3126 min
firstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesPeter's Personal Letters If the Apostle Peter were to write a letter to you today, what would he say? Would he encourage the suffering, confront the sinning, contradict the selfish or challenge the saved? Perhaps all of the above. 2021-10-2431 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesTrust Jesus with Your Life It's been nearly 2,000 years since Jesus said he was coming back. How do we know he can he be trusted to return? If so, how should we live in response? 2021-10-1728 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesWarning: False Teachers Ahead! With all the competing voices, do you ever wonder who to listen to? How do you know if someone is a false teacher or speaking God's truth? Good News! It can be challenging but not impossible. 2021-10-1035 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesStaying Grounded in Truth In challenging times, truth matters more than ever. Peter knows this. As he prepares to die, he gives people he loves solid footholds in order to stay grounded. After nearly 2,000 years, these time-tested footings are still holding strong, and they can for you too. 2021-10-0326 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesAdd To Your Faith How do you grow in your faith? Conveniently enough it looks a lot like growing in emotional maturity. 2021-09-2632 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesGet the Gifts of God God is more generous than you think. But do you ever feel His gifts are difficult to receive? Find out how can you get the gifts of God? 2021-09-1927 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesEnemy, Family, & Faith 1 Peter 5:8-14 2021-09-1228 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesCaring for Leaders, Followers, and Fears Would God entrust his family to you? If you had to pick someone, what qualities would God want you to look for? Hint: His leaders should look a lot like him. 2021-09-0528 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesSuffering for Good Is the way with Jesus a leisurely stroll or a painful climb? Hint: You might not like the answer, but the promised destination is amazing. 2021-08-2928 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesInvest Wasted Time Do you want to live a surprising and extraordinary life? The journey has its price. But losing what you leave behind and gaining the life God offers will be worth every single minute. 2021-08-2229 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesHow To Live with Mean People How do Christians deal with mean people? Follow Jesus’ example and don’t fight fair. 2021-08-1531 min
firstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesSeminar: Paul's Teaching on Marriage and Family Join us for a discussion of the history, context, and meaning of a well-known, and often used/misused passage of scripture, to help us better understand the marriage and family dynamic set out by Paul. 2021-08-081h 48firstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesBig Picture, Little Picture How do we respond when we find ourselves under the authority of one who is misusing it? Join us as we listen to what Peter encouraged the early church to do in just such a situation. 2021-08-0832 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesA Contrasting Goodness In a world that seems to oppose Christianity, how are we to respond. Peter gives us some clear (but not easy) instructions. 2021-08-0128 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesWhat Makes You Special? Rejected? Then you are in good company. God has a habit of choosing rejects. Could that be great news for you? 2021-07-2527 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesHope of Holiness Is there hope of holiness in an unholy world? In a world ravaged by evil, how does one fight for holiness? Are Christians losing the battle by fighting on the wrong front? 2021-07-1828 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesA Living Hope Are hope and suffering mutually exclusive in life? When things are hard, do you ever wonder if you are doing this following Jesus thing wrong? Does it seem hard to remain hopeful? It doesn't have to be that way. 2021-07-1129 min
firstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesRoad of the Cross Many people witnessed Christ's sacrifice on that Good Friday, but not all had the same response. The question is "Who are you on the road of the cross?"Guest speaker Karl Halverson from Literature and Teaching Ministries helps each of us answer that question? 2021-07-0426 min
firstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesCovenant: Fulfilled Through Jesus Isn't Jesus a New Testament guy? What does he have to do with the Old Covenant? More than you think. 2021-06-2732 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesCovenant: Promise and Commitments God doesn't just welcome you into his family, he engages you in the family business. But for what purpose does he do this? Why not do it without our help? 2021-06-2027 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesCovenant: Partnered for a Purpose God doesn't just welcome you into his family, he engages you in the family business. But for what purpose does he do this? Why not do it without our help? 2021-06-1328 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesCovenant: Pursued for Relationship What is a Covenant? What does it tell me about God? What does it have to do with my relationship with God and others? 2021-06-0632 min
firstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesMarking the Way | Leave a Legacy Everyone influences future generations through their lives today. How can you live so that your impact outlasts your memory? There are two ways. Choose wisely. 2021-05-3027 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesMarking the Way | Make It Personal The great commission wasn't given to the church, it was given to you. The question is, how do we live it out? 2021-05-2331 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesMarking the Way | Some Assembly Required Some expectations of the church in preparing kingdom workers. 2021-05-1627 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesMarking the Way | Life Giving Life Are you a faucet or a drain? Are you life giving or life draining? How do you know? It starts with looking at the life-giver himself, and then walking the path and marking the way for others. 2021-05-0927 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesMarking the Way: Vision - Progress & Possibilities Three years ago firstChristian embarked on a journey to Change Your World. None of us could have predicted what was in store, yet God's faithfulness and a focus on the vision brought great progress and set us up for incredible possibilities ahead. 2021-05-0226 min
firstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesPassion Believed The Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John) tell us about the life of Jesus, but John had something much bigger in mind for his readers. If you read John without getting it, you've learned some history. If you do get it, you'll be changed for ever. 2021-04-2526 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesPassion Restored Is failure inevitable? Is it game over? Jesus’ response to Peter’s failure shows what turns failure into faithfulness to the extreme. 2021-04-1826 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesPassion on Mission When life is up in the air, what do you do? Peter said, "When in doubt, go fishing," and in the process learned a valuable lesson from Jesus. 2021-04-1129 min
firstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesEaster: Personal Passion Why is the resurrection of Jesus transforming for some and trivial to others? The encounters his followers have with the risen Jesus reveal the potentially life changing answers. Are you ready to encounter him? 2021-04-0428 min
firstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesMaundy Thursday An evening of worship and communion reflecting on the love the Jesus showed through His life and ministry. 2021-04-0159 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesCompelling Passion: The Original Passion Passion has evolved over the history of time. Passion today does not share the same definition as its origin. 2021-03-2828 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesCompelling Passion: Steadfast Passion What barriers hinder you from steadfastly living with Jesus as king of your life? Seeing Jesus' example in the face of deadly opposition can strengthen you for the challenge and put him back on the throne. 2021-03-2128 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesWhen Passion Fails Those who have failed miserably are often the first to demonstrate a passion for God's forgiveness and restoration. See how this plays out in Peter's life and can play out in your life as well. 2021-03-1423 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesMisplaced Passion What are the seeds and the fruit of your passion? Is your passion fruit rotten or is your passion fruit source from Jesus? 2021-03-0730 min
firstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesAbide Dry seasons can lead to drought in life. 2021-02-2825 min
firstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesTo Worship As followers of Jesus, perhaps nothing is as central to expressing our faith as worship. But what if you were doing it all wrong? There is hope. Jesus taught both the uninformed and the expert the kind of worshiper God desires. 2021-02-2126 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesTo Share My Faith 2021-02-1427 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesTo Give Would your giving change if it were publicized? This week we explore a story of two people who gave publicly, which gift Jesus praised, and why. 2021-02-0729 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesTo Serve How do followers of Jesus serve in a way that promises a fulfilling life of purpose? Find out how it starts and ends with Jesus. 2021-01-3129 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesTo Confess What if a largely ignored spiritual practice that Jesus taught had the greatest potential for real, lasting life change? What if it were a catalyst for every other spiritual growth practice? What if it were painful, yet produces amazing fruit, would you be willing to do it? 2021-01-2428 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesYour Word Align your life with His, as you seek out God's truths through His word, through scripture, and the bible. Fulfill the calling He has for your life and get excited because He’s not done; greater things are to come! 2021-01-1730 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesTo Pray If you could ask Jesus to teach you one thing, what would it be? His closest disciples picked prayer. Jesus taught them how to pray, but in doing so, showed us that how we pray isn't the most important thing. What is? Listen in to find out. 2021-01-1030 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesSuccess Was 2020 a good year? Will 2021 be a success? The measure of good and success for a follower of Jesus may not be what you think. This week, we begin a journey of discovery as followers of Jesus who ask "Lord, teach me." 2021-01-0327 min
firstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesNext Step Do you think taking steps toward Jesus is like a tight rope artist or a toddler learning to walk? We follow Peter as he takes steps toward Jesus and see what it looks like. 2020-12-2726 min
firstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesChristmas Eve 2020 In the midst of our current craziness and chaos, God enters into the middle of it, just as He did that first Christmas, through Jesus. The question is what does that mean for you today? 2020-12-2400 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesPeace in the Middle of... Christmas reminds us that in the middle of chaos and turmoil, Jesus came to offer the gift of peace like no other person can. How can you experience the gift of peace? This week we learn from an ancient prophet and someone who was offered this desperately needed gift. 2020-12-2027 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesJoy in the middle of... 2020-12-1326 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesLove In the middle of... Christmas reminds us that in the middle of the hateful messiness of life, Jesus came to give a gift like no other person could. How do you unwrap this gift? This week we learn from someone with first hand experience. 2020-12-0624 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesHope in the middle of... In the midst of such trying times, hope seems in short supply, but God promises different. 2020-11-2929 min
firstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesGive Thanks We know it in our God, being thankful is good for us. The question, is how do we practice gratefulness in the midst of trial. 2020-11-2228 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesPray What does God want for my life? Continual prayer. What does it look like? Would I want it? Can I do it? What difference would it make? 2020-11-1528 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesRejoice What does God want for my life? Three impossible commands give us more direction than you might think. 2020-11-0826 min
firstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesA Message Worth Sharing If you had a message worth sharing, who in your life is worth sharing it with? What would it be worth to you to share it? Paul gives us a look into his answers to these questions. 2020-11-0125 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesStand Against the Devil's Schemes Have you felt there is more to the battle to follow Jesus than meets the eye? That there is more working against you than your selfishness and a sin-stained culture? There is. Satan is real and he wants to take you down. What can you do to stand strong against his schemes? This week, Tim shares how to win supernatural battles. 2020-10-2528 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesWorking 9 to 5 Survey says that 67% of Americans are unhappy at work, 81% of employees quit their jobs because of an unhealthy relationship with a manager. Paul gives clear direction on following the right boss. 2020-10-1828 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesIt's a BIG Deal Biblical expectations for children and parents. 2020-10-1126 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesWives, is loving your husband enough? Is "submit" a four letter word or is it another word for love? The answer depends on how it is used and who is using it. 2020-10-0427 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesHusbands, Love Like Jesus What can a 2,000 year old letter teach modern men about being a good husband? More than you might think. 2020-09-2728 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesGod's Will for His Children Do we make figuring out God's will for our life too complex and too restrictive? Could it be that it is meant to be fairly simple and truly freeing? 2020-09-2027 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesDon't Impersonate, Imitate You are loved. Live like it. 2020-09-1328 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesGetting Rid of the Old Self It's not just about adding Jesus into our lives, it's about living life differently. 2020-09-0627 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesPutting on the New Self Jesus promises us new life, but what does that mean, and what does it mean for us to live in that new life. 2020-08-3027 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesWalk In Maturity Immaturity is expected in some; it's dangerous in others. As part of God's family, how do we walk toward maturity? 2020-08-2327 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesAll Together Different Jesus gives each of us supernatural abilities! And it may not surprise you that with great power comes great responsibility. 2020-08-1628 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesOne Church, Under God Racial and cultural tension is high today. How should the church respond? Pastor Jerome Wilson joins Lead Minister Tim DeFor for a discussion about unity in diversity, culture, and the Kingdom. 2020-08-0933 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesDifferent. Together. Only. Paul calls us to walk worthy of the incredibly gracious gift God has given. But where do we start? It may surprise you that it doesn't start with how we live, but who we are. 2020-08-0228 min
firstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesInternalize the Eternal Blurb: You can apply the book of James in this temporary life and still miss the eternal benefit. Don't miss out! In the last 9 verses, James tells us how. 2020-07-2628 min
firstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesCalled to Heal God promise us to bring peace to all creation, including us. The question is what does that look like within each one of us. 2020-07-1933 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesEnduring Peace In troubling times, what is the path to peace? It doesn't come naturally, but it brings supernatural results. 2020-07-1229 min
firstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesThe Best Citizens As temporary citizens of this earth, as a follower of Christ, we should live as if we desire to be eternal citizens of Heaven. 2020-07-0526 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesWhen Rich Is Worse Than Poor What is worse than poverty? Being rich and having a bankrupt heart. While James harshly rebukes the ungodly rich, he has a lesson for every one of us. 2020-06-2830 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesHow to Plan Successfully Planning well can help you have a great life, but James calls some planning evil. So, how can followers of Jesus plan successfully? The answer may be just what you need to hear. 2020-06-2129 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesTo Have and Hold, to Love and Cherish A marriage is begun with solemn vows of love, faithfulness, endurance and longevity. Consider if your commitment to God deserves the same in a Faith That Works. 2020-06-1428 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesHow to Make a Difference Things are really bad. And when things are really bad, it can seem hopeless. But there is hope, and you can be part of it. You can make a difference, right here and right now that will grow goodness in your life, and the lives of others. 2020-06-0728 min
firstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesHow to take a daily walk through a lasting message with an eternal God If God wants to talk with me through the Bible, how come it is so complicated?” Walk with Tim through a chapter of the Bible to discover how you can hear from God every day and change your life forever. 2020-05-3129 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesPraise God, Celebrate People When we spend a fifth of our life talking, God has something to say about what we say. 2020-05-2426 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesFalse Faith: Don't Buy the Lie It's easy to be fooled by false faith, but don't buy the lie. Good deeds aren't competing with true faith but working together to complete a true faith. 2020-05-1727 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesFavor or Favoritism? How do God's people respond to the "haves" and the "have nots" among them? Differently than you might think. 2020-05-1026 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesA Mirror and a Window When you hear yourself angrily asking, "What's wrong with those people?" you are likely infected. It's a symptom of a heart condition that also affects ears, mouths, and hands. 2020-05-0329 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesWinning at Life What does it take to win at life? When the game of life seems to change, there’s no better time to creator. 2020-04-2629 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesNot If, But When Maturing in your faith isn't easy, but necessary. A faith that works. 2020-04-1924 min
firstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesLiving Hope is Lasting Hope When tough times hit, what kind of hope fades and what kind lasts? The answer is found in Easter. 2020-04-1228 min
firstChristian Norfolk | Sunday Messages3 Steps to Growing Together Grouping with fellow followers is a gift for growth. How do we group to grow when grouping isn't an option? 2020-03-2926 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesMeeting God in the Interruption How do we keep connected with God when ordinary paths seem to be closed? 2020-03-2225 min
firstChristian Norfolk | Sunday Messages5 Faith-Filled Responses to COVID-19 Doomsday prepper or Man vs Virus. Everyone responds to the current crisis. How do followers of Jesus respond to the coronavirus? 2020-03-1525 min
firstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesJesus Is Arrested Jesus shows us that self-preservation isn’t necessarily God’s plan. So what does that mean for Jesus’ followers? The will of God is a dangerous thing. 2020-03-0830 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesJesus Prays For the Future Jesus knew His time on earth was coming to an end but not the work of the Kingdom of God.**Keep the Conversation Going:**What do you think Jesus would pray for you?What do you think are the biggest areas of disunity today? 2020-03-0131 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesFrom Grief to Joy Jesus knew He was leaving, but what did that mean for His followers? 2020-02-1627 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesStay Strong How do we stay strong in the midst of trial & distraction? 2020-02-0932 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesLove In the Face of Opposition 2020-01-2632 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesThe Vine and the Branches What does it mean in today's world to stay connected to God, and what keeps us from it? 2020-01-1943 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesThe Promise of the Holy Spirit Jesus told the disciples that He was going to leave them, but He wasn't going to leave them on their own. 2020-01-1231 min
firstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesWhen Good Goals Go Bad With a new year, come new resolutions, and oftentimes new failures. Join us as we look at how to start the new year off well. 2020-01-0535 minfirstChristian Norfolk | Sunday MessagesPreparing a Place For the disciples, the news that Jesus was leaving was devastating, but what Jesus would tell them would calm their fears. 2019-11-2433 min