Parable of the Mustard Seed

Lead Pastor Derek Olsen teaches about the parable of the mustard seed this week focusing on these key points:

  1. God can use small beginnings for great purposes.
  2. God’s kingdom calls for patient faith.
  3. God’s kingdom transforms from the inside out.

The Good Samaritan

Lead Pastor Derek Olsen dives into the parable of “The Good Samaritan” and teaches on what it means to love our neighbors.

The Parable of the Sower

Join in as NTCC begins a new series teaching through the parables of Jesus called “Storyteller.” This week, Lead Pastor Derek Olsen highlights the parable of the sower focusing on the condition of our hearts. To have a heart the bears spiritual fruit we can:

1. Receive God’s word with an open heart and mind.

2. Sow God’s word wisely.

3. Persevere: God’s word will take root, don’t give up.

4. Remove the rocks and thorns from your life.

Finding Margin in Our Busy Lives

Derek Olsen teaches on the dangers of busyness in our lives. The temptation for a busy life is greater than ever, and can have a detrimental effect to our the physical, emotional, relational and spiritual aspects of our lives.

The Purpose of the Church

This week, Pastor Derek Olsen taught concerning the benefits and responsibilities as part of the body of Christ as we come to “belong” as believers. Belonging in God’s family is part of His purpose for our lives.

The Thrill of Hope: God With Us

Guest Speaker, Matt Churchill, of LaMoine Christian Service Camp shared this message pointing to the hope that can be found because God is with us.

The Thrill of Hope

Lead Pastor Derek Olsen speaks on the hope of Jesus as we begin our Christmas series, “The Thrill of Hope!”

Hope for Your Family

Through the lives of Simeon and Anna, God shows us that our faithfulness will be rewarded and there is hope in the waiting.

The Desire to Be Chosen

This week’s Connect series messages focuses on what it means in our life that we are chosen by God to be a part of His family.

Did Jesus Really Rise from the Dead?

He is Risen!! Today, Derek Olsen answers the question, “Did Jesus Really Rise From the Dead?” as part of the “Asking for a Friend” series. Pastor Derek looks at Biblical and historical evidences that confirm the resurrection and makes application to our lives as a result of those truths.