First Assembly NLR Audio Podcast
Sunday messages from Rod Loy

In Matthew  22,  the Pharisees ask Jesus, "Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?" 

His answer was clear and simple for them, and for us.  If you wan to know how to be a life-long follower of Jesus Christ, this is the starting place.

Direct download: 2010_02_07_AM_Audio_1-2.mp3
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In this message, Rod Loy looks at the signs of an unhealthy relationship.  This is an important message for anyone, from students to adults!

Direct download: 2010_01_31_PM_1-2.mp3
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The fifth message in the Ten for Life series, in which Rod Loy examines ten scriptures that are key to the Christian faith.

In this message, Pastor Rod looks at Joshua 1:9.  If we are to live the lives God has for us, we have to be courageous!

Direct download: 2010_01_31_AM_Audio_1-2.mp3
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The fourth message in the Ten for Life series, in which Rod Loy examines ten scriptures that are key to the Christian faith.

We don't try to run our cars for very long on empty, so why do we run our lives that way?  In this message, Rod Loy looks at the cure for burnout.

Is. 40:31 "…those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."
Direct download: 2010_01_24_AM_Audio_1-2.mp3
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The third message in the Ten for Life series, in which Rod Loy examines ten scriptures that are key to the Christian faith.

This week:  2 Chronicles 7:14 - "...if My people, who are called by My name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land."
Direct download: 2010_01_17_AM_Audio_1-2.mp3
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The second message in the Ten for Life series, in which Rod Loy examines ten scriptures that are key to the Christian faith.

This week: "For God so loved the world, that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life." (John 3:16)
Direct download: 2010_01_10_AM_Audio_1-2.mp3
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The first message in the Ten for Life series, in which Rod Loy examines ten scriptures that are key to the Christian faith. 

This week: Proverbs 3:5,6:
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will keep your paths straight."

Direct download: 2010_01_03_AM_Audio_1-2.mp3
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What does being content mean to you?  What makes you discontent?  In today's society, marketers play on our tendency to want the newest, best, and shiniest.

In the final message from the Gift series, Pastor Rod Loy unpacks another of God's gifts to us: contentment.
Direct download: 2009_12_27_AM_Audio_1-2.mp3
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A lot of our destructive behaviors, inappropriate actions, and a lot of negative circumstances are because we are searching.  We don't have peace.  Peace is not something we need every once in awhile.  We need it every single day.  Everyone needs peace.  How can you find peace?
Direct download: 2009_12_13_AM_Audio_1-2.mp3
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Pastor Brad Russell wrote a special song, "Stay Right Here," for our message about peace.  The song is available for download here.  For lyrics, go to http://www.firstnlr.com/peacesong


Direct download: Stay_Right_Here.mp3
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