The Idol of Materialism

Lead Pastor Derek Olsen finishes up the IDOLS series by focusing on the idol of materialism. While materialism appears to promise contentment, in reality it leaves us wanting more. This week we’ll learn together how our true source of contentment is found only in Jesus.

Where Does the Journey Take Us Now?

Looking at the journey through lessons from the movie “Elf,” Lead Pastor Derek Olsen teaches on how to continue the journey of following Jesus.

Opportunities We Miss

This week Pastor Derek Olsen teaches about how we can avoid missed opportunities and how to find hope in the chaos of life.

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.