PARABLES: Simple Stories, Spiritual Truths - The Good Samaritan
Release Date: 08/03/2025
Black Rock Podcast - Anchored in the Essentials
Black Rock Church Sermons
Welcome to the Black Rock Podcast—where faith meets life. In today’s episode, we’re talking about “Majoring on the Majors.” What does that really mean? It means we keep perspective on the most important thing the church does which is introduce people to the saving faith that comes from believing in Jesus Christ. In a world filled with noise, distractions, and endless opinions, it’s easy to drift into secondary issues and lose sight of what matters most. So today, we’re recentering—grounding ourselves in the truth of the Gospel and reminding ourselves why it all matters. We’ll...
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Baptism Sunday | 03-22 | Mike Bulkley | Black Rock Church
Black Rock Church Sermons
Baptism doesn’t save us — Jesus does. But baptism declares what Jesus has done. This message will examine the biblical meaning of water baptism and the good news it represents. Through Scripture, we’ll consider how baptism signifies cleansing from sin, new life in Christ, identification with His Church, and an obedient response of faith.
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Missions Week | 03-15 | Peter Fretheim | Black Rock Church
Black Rock Church Sermons
Join us as we hear from one of our Global Partners, Peter Fretheim.
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Why should I go to Church?
Black Rock Church Sermons
Many people feel they can connect to God, grow spiritually, and build community without organized religion-so why does church still matter? This week, we'll explore what makes formal faith communities different, what they've offered across history, and whether they still have something meaningful to offer today.
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Black Rock Podcast - The Discipleship Episode
Black Rock Church Sermons
Welcome to The Black Rock Podcast—where faith meets life. Today we’re talking about discipleship—not just believing in Christ, but actually following Him. What does it look like to grow on purpose? To have people speaking into your life? To mentor others the way Jesus modeled for us? We live in a culture that celebrates self at the center—self-made, self-focused, self-promoted. But the call of Christ is different. It’s a call to surrender, to grow, and to put Him at the center of everything. So whether you’re new to the journey or you’ve been walking with Jesus for years, pull up...
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Why, God? Why Do I Feel Lonely? | 02-22 | Josh Feay | Black Rock Church
Black Rock Church Sermons
In a world more connected than ever, so many people still feel isolated, unseen, and alone. This week, we’ll explore why loneliness has become so common, what might be shaping our sense of disconnection, and where people have historically found belonging and meaning.
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Why, God? Why Should I Read The Bible? | 02-15 | Kevin Butterfield | Black Rock Church
Black Rock Church Sermons
This message looks at the Bible and why it is not merely a book but the Word of God and the power it can have in your life.
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Why God? Why Are Relationships So Complicated? | 02-08 | Josh Feay | Black Rock Church
Black Rock Church Sermons
Every day we see the pain in marriages, families, friendships, and workplaces—and we’re left wondering why relationships are so hard when we long for them so deeply. This week we’ll explore where that desire for connection comes from, why division seems to come so easily, and what might actually move us toward healthier, life-giving relationships.
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Why God? Why Does God Allow Injustice?
Black Rock Church Sermons
It’s heartbreaking to see the suffering and injustice in our world—and it raises honest questions about God’s goodness and human freedom. This week, we’ll wrestle with why God allows people to choose harmful paths and whether we can still trust that He is good in the middle of so much pain.
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Black Rock Podcast - The "Why, God?" Episode
Black Rock Church Sermons
Welcome to the Black Rock Podcast — where faith meets real life. This is a space for honest conversations, hard questions, and the moments where belief and everyday life collide. In today’s episode, we’re unpacking some of the “Why, God?” questions we all wrestle with — Why is it so hard to find my purpose? Why doesn’t God seem to answer my prayers? And why do bad things happen to the people we love? We don’t promise easy answers, but we do promise an honest conversation, hope in the middle of the struggle, and faith that meets us right where we are. Let's chat and chew!
info_outlineHave 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.