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.

Generations

This weekend, Lead Pastor Derek Olsen teaches from Psalm 78 on the importance of passing on faith from generation to generation.

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.

Parenting with the End in Mind

Derek Olsen teaches on the responsibilities and rhythms of parenting. Using Ephesians 6:1-4 and Deuteronomy 6:1-12, Pastor Derek shares Biblical wisdom to encourage parents in their journey.

Defend the House

Spiritually defending your family is the heart of today’s message. The attack on the family continues, we need to be alert and on guard. Using Matthew 12:25-30; 1 Peter 5:8; Ephesians 6:4, Pastor Derek Olsen encourages us to stand firm and keep fighting for the hearts of our children.

Guarding Your Family in the Money Trap

Finances are often a factor in family conflict. This week, Lead Pastor Derek Olsen shares the Bible’s teaching on what our heart attitudes should be concerning money, and how to protect our marriages and families from the dangers different saving and spending practices can have on relationships.

Believe Belong BECOME

In the last of the Believe, Belong, Become series, Lead Pastor Derek Olsen teaches about the importance of understanding and utilizing the gifts God gives us for the benefit of His kingdom.