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Made to Make a Difference

Black Rock Church Sermons

Release Date: 02/11/2024

Black Rock Podcast - The Reason For Hope show art Black Rock Podcast - The Reason For Hope

Black Rock Church Sermons

Welcome to The Black Rock Podcast — where faith meets life, and yes, we’ve got snacks!  This is the place where real conversations happen about what it means to live out our faith in everyday moments. In today’s episode, we’re diving into the importance of sharing our faith in Christ and being ready to give a reason for the hope we have, just like it says in 1 Peter 3:15. Let’s talk about what that looks like, why it matters, and how we can do it with both truth and love. So grab a snack and let's chat and chew!

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SHARE: The Reason for Hope - Why & How We Share? show art SHARE: The Reason for Hope - Why & How We Share?

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From the time we are kids, we are taught to share, but when it comes to sharing our faith, it often brings up negative feelings. Some of us think of the pushy salesman or a yelling street corner preacher. Others aren’t sure if or why they should share their faith. But what if God’s vision for sharing our faith is simpler and far more beautiful? What if it’s about loving God and sharing hope?  

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Discipleship Sunday - Devoted to Christian Community show art Discipleship Sunday - Devoted to Christian Community

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Acts chapter two gives us a glimpse into the very first church—and it’s clear they “devoted themselves” to life together in Christian community. So here’s a question worth asking: What does your schedule say you’re devoted to? Have you made space for the kind of relationships that encourage your faith, challenge you to grow, and walk with you through life? Real spiritual growth happens when we prioritize community.

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Student Ministry Sunday - An Invitation to Praise show art Student Ministry Sunday - An Invitation to Praise

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God provides many blessings for us. As believers, that reminder should inspire gratitude and thankfulness in our hearts. That gratitude, in turn, should inspire us to share God’s goodness with people who haven’t experienced it yet.  

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PARABLES: Simple Stories, Spiritual Truths - The Prodigal Son show art PARABLES: Simple Stories, Spiritual Truths - The Prodigal Son

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This is more than a story of rebellion and rules—it’s a portrait of a Father who runs, restores, and reclaims. Both sons were lost in different ways, but grace found them the same. Come home, not for what He gives, but for who He is.

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PARABLES: Simple Stories, Spiritual Truths - Salt of the Earth show art PARABLES: Simple Stories, Spiritual Truths - Salt of the Earth

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This week, we dive into the parable Jesus told about believers being the salt of the earth. A commonly used term that many of us don’t fully understand. How can we be salt of the earth people? Is too much salt bad? What would it look like for believers to be salty in a way that leaves the world better?  

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PARABLES: Simple Stories, Spiritual Truths - The Persistent Widow show art PARABLES: Simple Stories, Spiritual Truths - The Persistent Widow

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Have you ever asked, “Why doesn’t God answer me when I pray?” Learn how you can begin to pray “smart prayers,” hang on until God answers, and get in touch with just how much He is waiting to hear you when you cry out to him.

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PARABLES: Simple Stories, Spiritual Truths - The Good Samaritan show art PARABLES: Simple Stories, Spiritual Truths - The Good Samaritan

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Have you ever wondered what Jesus has to say about who is your neighbor? Find out how Jesus is calling us to surrender our talents, time, and treasures to help those in need, whenever and wherever we find them.

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PARABLES: Simple Stories, Spiritual Truths - The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant show art PARABLES: Simple Stories, Spiritual Truths - The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant

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The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant teaches us how great a debt we’ve been forgiven. Because of the great debt that has been forgiven for us, Jesus commands us to forgive others. This forgiveness is not an unrealistic expectation placed on us, but instead, through forgiveness, we’re able to mirror Christ’s life and work through our actions.

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PARABLES: Simple Stories, Spiritual Truths - The Parable of the Vineyard show art PARABLES: Simple Stories, Spiritual Truths - The Parable of the Vineyard

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Jesus challenges us to move beyond simply gaining knowledge about Him and take the leap forward into belief in Him.

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