http://theaterchurch.com/media Video messages from National Community Church in Washington, DC. National Community Church Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:06:19 -0500 If you obey the promptings of the Holy Spirit in prayer there is no way in which God cannot use you. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:06:19 -0500 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/prayer-promptings/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/prayer-promptings/ You can’t just pray. You need to grab on to the horns of the altar and pray through. Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:59:29 -0500 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/genesis-prayers/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/genesis-prayers/ Every miracle can be traced back to a prayer Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:10 -0500 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/the-genealogy-of-prayer/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/the-genealogy-of-prayer/ Desperate times call for desperate measures. If you aren’t willing to risk your reputation then you’ll never establish God’s reputation. Sun, 08 Jan 2012 16:30:28 -0500 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/desperate-measures/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/desperate-measures/ Don’t divorce yourself from difficult situations or you might miss the miracle. Sun, 18 Dec 2011 12:00:19 -0500 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/god-with-us-pt2/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/god-with-us-pt2/ 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. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:29:16 -0500 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/god-with-us-part-1/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/god-with-us-part-1/ Christine talks about the parts of the church needing to be in their place to support the work of Christ. Sun, 04 Dec 2011 12:00:51 -0500 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/parts/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/parts/ You already know the will of God: rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 01:04:33 -0500 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/thanks/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/thanks/ An Attitude of gratitude, or lack thereof, has the power to either propel us into the Presence of God, or push us farther away!  Sun, 20 Nov 2011 12:00:06 -0500 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/thanks1/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/thanks1/ The chief end of man is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. Sun, 13 Nov 2011 21:43:06 -0500 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/soli-deo-gloria/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/soli-deo-gloria/ 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. Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:51:49 -0500 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/sola-gratia/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/sola-gratia/ Salvation is by faith alone.  It’s not about what we can DO for God. It’s about what God has DONE for us. Sun, 30 Oct 2011 22:39:34 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/sola-fide/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/sola-fide/ 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. Sun, 23 Oct 2011 21:14:50 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/solus-christus/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/solus-christus/ Scripture is inspiring because IT IS inspired. It is the final authority in matters of faith and doctrine. Sun, 16 Oct 2011 13:51:35 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/sola-scriptura/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/sola-scriptura/ Hallowing God’s name is more than words. It’s a life that reveres God in everything. Sun, 09 Oct 2011 12:52:16 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/hallowed-be-thy-name/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/hallowed-be-thy-name/ An Introduction to the Lord’s prayer Sun, 02 Oct 2011 13:03:27 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/our-father/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/our-father/ 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. Sun, 25 Sep 2011 18:48:25 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/the-god-of-mine/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/the-god-of-mine/ 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.” Sun, 18 Sep 2011 18:00:32 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/the-god-of-more/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/the-god-of-more/ How to dethrone yourself and win the war against temptation.  Sun, 11 Sep 2011 12:58:07 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/the-god-of-me/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/the-god-of-me/ 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. Sun, 04 Sep 2011 13:18:21 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/re-thinking-purpose/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/re-thinking-purpose/ 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. Sun, 28 Aug 2011 18:19:56 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/rim-huggers/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/rim-huggers/ 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. Sun, 21 Aug 2011 23:24:55 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/storytellers/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/storytellers/ 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. Sun, 14 Aug 2011 23:49:17 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/witnesses/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/witnesses/ The Aone:eight movement: Ordinary people, empowered by God’s Spirit, doing what Jesus did, together, wherever they are. Sun, 07 Aug 2011 17:43:18 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/what-is-a18/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/what-is-a18/ 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. Sun, 31 Jul 2011 19:37:53 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/love/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/love/ God is jealous for you. All of you. Sun, 24 Jul 2011 13:38:59 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/jealousy/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/jealousy/ 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. Mon, 18 Jul 2011 02:56:12 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/beauty/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/beauty/ 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.” Sun, 10 Jul 2011 16:00:51 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/mercy/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/mercy/ The kingdom of God is not a democracy. It’s a monarchy. There is one Sovereign and we have one option: submission. Sun, 03 Jul 2011 21:01:00 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/sovereignty/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/sovereignty/ 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. Sun, 26 Jun 2011 12:00:42 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/wrath/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/wrath/ 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. Sun, 19 Jun 2011 12:00:14 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/faithfulness/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/faithfulness/ We’ve lost the WOW of God because we’ve lost the WOE of God. No Woe = No Wow. Sun, 12 Jun 2011 23:19:05 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/holiness/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/holiness/ Spiritual maturity doesn’t lead to the resolution of mystery. It leads to reveling in mystery. Sun, 05 Jun 2011 21:17:45 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/mystery/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/mystery/ Pastor Michael Hall, Lead pastor for The People’s Church, brings a word of encouragement from the Gospel Sun, 29 May 2011 23:25:26 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/the-gospel/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/the-gospel/ 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. Sun, 22 May 2011 19:48:45 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/anguish/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/anguish/ If you want to really live, you have die to self a million times in a million ways. Mon, 16 May 2011 01:57:25 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/a-million-little-deaths/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/a-million-little-deaths/ It’s not how you exit this life that matters. It’s how you enter eternity. Mon, 09 May 2011 01:26:13 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/tragic-endings/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/tragic-endings/ 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. Sun, 01 May 2011 19:41:28 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/calling-defined/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/calling-defined/ It’s not over till God says it’s over.  Mon, 25 Apr 2011 01:08:09 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/even-now/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/even-now/ God went All In by sending His Sinless Son to die for us. He made His Move. it’s your move next. Sun, 17 Apr 2011 21:00:57 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/alabaster-jar-30-pieces-of-silver-and-the-cross/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/alabaster-jar-30-pieces-of-silver-and-the-cross/ Dr. Foth talks about the miracle opportunity the boy with the loaves and fish had. Sun, 10 Apr 2011 15:00:42 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/the-stuff-of-miracles/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/the-stuff-of-miracles/ 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? Sun, 03 Apr 2011 21:55:48 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/relationships/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/relationships/ Pastor Mark shares about a double miracle! Sun, 27 Mar 2011 17:53:51 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/caleb/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/caleb/ hat do you need to put on the altar?  What is your Isaac? Sun, 20 Mar 2011 13:30:04 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/abraham-and-isaac/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/abraham-and-isaac/ Trying to grasp and recognize this idea of “all” Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:00:02 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/whats-with-this-all-business/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/whats-with-this-all-business/ If you’re holding out on God you’re missing out on God. Sun, 06 Mar 2011 23:26:46 -0500 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/all-in-noah/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/all-in-noah/ 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. Sun, 27 Feb 2011 16:35:46 -0500 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/parenting-101/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/parenting-101/ 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.  Sun, 20 Feb 2011 13:43:58 -0500 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/friendship/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/friendship/ 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. Sun, 13 Feb 2011 12:00:04 -0500 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/god-is-love1/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/god-is-love1/ A conversation on marriage, relationships, intamacy, and love. Sun, 06 Feb 2011 11:59:20 -0500 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/song-of-solomon/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/song-of-solomon/ The story of love found, love lost and love found again. Sun, 30 Jan 2011 12:00:19 -0500 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/the-search-for-love/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/the-search-for-love/ 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. Mon, 24 Jan 2011 02:37:11 -0500 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/covenant-of-boundaries/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/covenant-of-boundaries/ 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. Sun, 16 Jan 2011 12:00:11 -0500 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/covenant-of-tithing/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/covenant-of-tithing/ God’s desire is to bless us! But there’s a progression of response, obedience, and faith to see the fulfillment of His blessing. Sun, 09 Jan 2011 12:00:41 -0500 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/covenant-of-blessing/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/covenant-of-blessing/ A review of the things God has done this past year at NCC Sat, 01 Jan 2011 20:36:46 -0500 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/2010-a-year-in-review/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/2010-a-year-in-review/ 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”. Mon, 20 Dec 2010 00:00:27 -0500 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/spirit-of-hope/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/spirit-of-hope/ Joy should differentiate those who follow Christ. Sun, 12 Dec 2010 16:10:44 -0500 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/spirit-of-joy/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/spirit-of-joy/ 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. Mon, 06 Dec 2010 00:00:10 -0500 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/spirit-of-peace/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/spirit-of-peace/ If you want to get to know yoursef you have to get to know God because God knows you better than you know you. Sun, 28 Nov 2010 12:00:41 -0500 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/frame-of-destiny/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/frame-of-destiny/ Your focus determines your reality. Sun, 21 Nov 2010 16:00:24 -0500 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/framework-of-thanksgiving/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/framework-of-thanksgiving/ Nothing can separate us from the love of Christ. Sun, 14 Nov 2010 20:52:01 -0500 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/framework-of-faithfulness/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/framework-of-faithfulness/ 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. Sun, 07 Nov 2010 12:00:07 -0500 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/framework-of-faith/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/framework-of-faith/ A walk on the the romans road. Sun, 31 Oct 2010 19:54:11 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/the-gospel-according-to-romans/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/the-gospel-according-to-romans/ This message explores “The Question”. It’s The Question that will determine your eternal destiny. Sun, 24 Oct 2010 23:23:36 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/the-gospel-according-to-matthew/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/the-gospel-according-to-matthew/ 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.  Sun, 17 Oct 2010 16:17:16 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/the-gospel-according-to-hebrews/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/the-gospel-according-to-hebrews/ We need a revelation of Gods holiness to have a revelation of Gods mercy Sun, 10 Oct 2010 12:00:01 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/the-gospel-according-to-leviticus/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/the-gospel-according-to-leviticus/ 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. Sun, 03 Oct 2010 12:00:51 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/words-of-encouragement/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/words-of-encouragement/ 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. Sun, 26 Sep 2010 21:13:37 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/words-of-wisdom/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/words-of-wisdom/ 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. Sun, 19 Sep 2010 12:00:49 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/words-of-praise/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/words-of-praise/ 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. Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:00:03 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/words-of-blessing/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/words-of-blessing/ Vision often comes out of our complaints. No complaints = No vision. But they aren’t selfish or petty complaints. They are righteous complaints. Mon, 06 Sep 2010 01:14:14 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/righteous-complaints/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/righteous-complaints/ 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. Sun, 29 Aug 2010 22:50:04 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/a-significant-life/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/a-significant-life/ Having Kingdom perspective will help the incorruptble seed grow and flourish. Sun, 22 Aug 2010 12:00:09 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/incorruptible-seed/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/incorruptible-seed/ 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. Sun, 15 Aug 2010 12:00:30 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/missions-vision/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/missions-vision/ 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. Sun, 08 Aug 2010 16:02:50 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/esther/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/esther/ One conversation can change the course of history! Sun, 01 Aug 2010 12:00:02 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/nehemiah/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/nehemiah/ Your integrity is your destiny. Sun, 25 Jul 2010 12:00:05 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/shadrach-meshach-and-abednego/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/shadrach-meshach-and-abednego/ 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. Sun, 18 Jul 2010 12:00:19 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/nathan/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/nathan/ Every past experience is preparation for future opportunities. It was his encounters with lions and bears that prepared David to face the giant. Sun, 11 Jul 2010 12:00:45 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/david/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/david/ Are you building altars to God or monuments to yourself? Sun, 04 Jul 2010 20:30:00 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/samuel/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/samuel/ 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. Sun, 27 Jun 2010 12:00:08 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/gideon/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/gideon/ We need a sense of passion not a sense of obligation in the church today. Sun, 20 Jun 2010 13:19:27 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/passion/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/passion/ Self-examination is a lost spiritual art. This message will help you learn the art and make sure you are “in the faith.” Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:55:33 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/heresy/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/heresy/ When we misunderstand the Gospel, we will mistreat people. And when we mistreat people, we misrepresent the Gospel. In 1 Corinthians, Paul encourages the church to be united in heart, mind, and purpose. Sun, 06 Jun 2010 12:00:10 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/division/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/division/ A history of the early church that will change your perspective of church. Sun, 30 May 2010 12:00:06 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/persecution/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/persecution/ Pentecost brought us the birth of the church and God’s corporate blessing.  But don’t settle for being an onlooker to what God is doing corporately.  Seek Him for an individual filling of the Spirit…a personal Pentecost. Sun, 23 May 2010 12:00:17 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/personal-pentecost/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/personal-pentecost/ We often look for miracles everywhere but where they are to be found: within our reach.  God doesn’t want us to experience miracles once in a lifetime. He wants us to experience them everyday as we recognize opportunities to meet the needs of others and become part of their miracle! Sun, 16 May 2010 12:00:49 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/the-miracle-is-in-the-house/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/the-miracle-is-in-the-house/ Pastor Mark continues our Miracles series, talking about Elijah and the miracle on Mt. Carmel. Sun, 09 May 2010 12:00:40 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/miracle-on-the-mountain/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/miracle-on-the-mountain/ The sections of Scripture that seem the most boring to us may reveal significant truths about the sovereignty, goodness, and faithfulness of God. Not to mention they might be the most exciting parts to those who were actually living the story. The distribution of land might not seem overtly miraculous to us today, but to the Israelites, it was a demonstration of God’s faithfulness to his promises—down to the most minute details. Mon, 03 May 2010 00:51:37 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/miracle-in-the-mundane/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/miracle-in-the-mundane/ If you want to experience the miracle you need to keep circling Jericho Sun, 25 Apr 2010 12:00:55 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/the-battle-of-jericho/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/the-battle-of-jericho/ Sometimes God’s most amazing miracles are simply getting in the way of where we want to go. They feel like detours. And we get frustrated. But God uses them to not just reroute us but change us. Mon, 19 Apr 2010 02:25:41 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/the-talking-donkey/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/the-talking-donkey/ In the desert somebody trusts God and miracles happen. What are we having for supper? Sun, 11 Apr 2010 15:43:14 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/miracles-in-the-desert/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/miracles-in-the-desert/ God is in the resurrection business. It’s not over till God says it’s over. Sun, 04 Apr 2010 12:00:15 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/the-resurrection/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/the-resurrection/ God can turn your biggest mistakes into His greatest acts of redemption. Sun, 28 Mar 2010 12:00:21 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/tears-of-failure/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/tears-of-failure/ When all else fails, the mercies of the Lord are new every morning. Sun, 21 Mar 2010 12:00:19 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/tears-of-mercy/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/tears-of-mercy/ The message of Jeremiah is that idolatry will always enslave us and exile us, but God’s plan is to redeem us and restore us. God wants our hearts so much that he will go to extremes unfathomable to the human mind to win them. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:00:32 -0400 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/tears-of-exile/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/tears-of-exile/ Jeremiah was known as “The Weeping Prophet” and gives us an incredible example to follow when being a friend to those going down the wrong path. We have a calling to be a prophetic voice but also to experience and walk with them through their pain. Sun, 07 Mar 2010 21:35:41 -0500 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/tears-of-disappointment/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/tears-of-disappointment/ This message explores the cause and effect of suffering.  Sun, 28 Feb 2010 22:03:30 -0500 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/tears-of-suffering-a-study-in-job/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/tears-of-suffering-a-study-in-job/ This message kicks off our read long Bible reading challenge: From Garden to City. Pastor Marks takes an indepth look at Psalm 119. Sun, 21 Feb 2010 04:40:03 -0500 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/garden-to-city/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/garden-to-city/ Pastor Mark casts vision for 2010 and 2020 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 04:19:43 -0500 National Community Church http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/vision-take-two/ http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/vision-take-two/