Black Rock Church Sermons

At Black Rock Church, our vision is to inspire hope and ignite faith in every person we meet by connecting them to God through Jesus. We seek to love God, love people, and serve our world. We are located in Fairfield, Connecticut and you can learn more about the church through the links below. ✘ Website: www.blackrock.org ✘ Guests: www.blackrock.org/guests/ ✘ New to Faith: www.blackrock.org/faith/ ✘ Giving: www.onrealm.org/blackrock/give/now ✘ Events & Info: www.blackrock.org/info/

Enjoying God With Paul 07/21/2024

Enjoying God With Paul Human efforts to bring about God's purposes seldom succeed. This message shows how humility and surrender are the keys to being used by God. Real change comes when we stop trying to make things happen in our own strength. /episode/index/show/blackrock/id/32232902

Enjoying God With Moses 07/14/2024

Enjoying God With Moses This sermon will help people understand that we all have something God can use to make a difference in the lives of others. Jesus uses ordinary people like you and me, but to really influence others, we must give our talents, time, and treasure to the Lord. /episode/index/show/blackrock/id/32127622

Enjoying God With Peter 07/07/2024

Enjoying God With Peter Peter is relatable not because he's incredible but because he's like us--full of flaws yet embraced by Jesus. /episode/index/show/blackrock/id/32036337

Aha! - Following Jesus is The Best Life 06/30/2024

Aha! - Following Jesus is The Best Life Many people view following Jesus as a boring, less fun life. But what if following Jesus is actually the most joyful life we can lead. Realizing how much God loves us and wants the best for us is the antidote for insecurity or anxiety and leads to a meaningful life. /episode/index/show/blackrock/id/31949082

Aha! - Understanding Sin Leads to Gracious Living 06/23/2024

Aha! - Understanding Sin Leads to Gracious Living Often, we think of sin as doing “really bad things,” but the Bible describes sin much differently. Understanding the Bible’s true definition of sin relieves us of shame and leads to seeing others with less judgment, more love and grace. ► WHAT’S NEXT ✘ Guests: https://www.blackrock.org/guests/ ✘ New to Faith: https://www.blackrock.org/faith/ ✘ Giving: https://onrealm.org/blackrock/give/now ✘ Events & Info: https://www.blackrock.org/info/ ✘ Facebook: ✘ Instagram: /episode/index/show/blackrock/id/31855617

Aha! - Everything is Spiritual 06/16/2024

Aha! - Everything is Spiritual Often, we see religion as a service we attend or a set of rituals we perform. But a person’s religion is much deeper and more profound. In this sermon, Pastor Josh explains how understanding that every moment is spiritual leads to a life comforted by God and with purpose and meaning. ► WHAT’S NEXT ✘ Guests: https://www.blackrock.org/guests/ ✘ New to Faith: https://www.blackrock.org/faith/ ✘ Giving: https://onrealm.org/blackrock/give/now ✘ Events & Info: https://www.blackrock.org/info/ ✘ Facebook: ✘ Instagram: /episode/index/show/blackrock/id/31761941

God-nopoly 06/09/2024

God-nopoly We all love a good game of Monopoly but the premise of the game is opposite to the truths we see in scripture around our role with our finances. If God were to make a game called God-nopoly, what would be the winning ways to play? /episode/index/show/blackrock/id/31669252

God-nopoly 06/02/2024

Love in Action 05/26/2024

Love in Action At Black Rock Church, we are committed to caring for people. In fact, Black Rock Cares is the name for a cluster of service areas that help people find God’s love and purposes during the hard times of life. As we care well for people, they are freed to grow as followers of Jesus during the joyful and joyless seasons of life. /episode/index/show/blackrock/id/31469672

Giving Him Worship 05/19/2024

Giving Him Worship This message is focused on worshiping God and how we can give Him the worship He deserves. We look at two passages in scripture and how the worship of the Lord on earth can reflect the worship in heaven. What can we bring to the Lord as we respond to all He has given for us. /episode/index/show/blackrock/id/31371532

Made New 05/12/2024

Made New It is easy where we live for anyone to call themselves a Christian. But is there more to it than simply a label to go by? Let’s see what the Bible says about what it means to be called a Christian and why that motivates us to be baptized. /episode/index/show/blackrock/id/31251707

The Baton 05/05/2024

The Baton Scripture tells us that the Christ-following life is a race--but not one we run solo. The church of Jesus is a relay-race with faithful runners handing the baton to more faithful runners. Join us as Pastor Steve supplies details regarding the future leadership plan for Black Rock--and our individual and corporate roles in the faithful passing of the baton. /episode/index/show/blackrock/id/31130768

Blessing 04/28/2024

Blessing The Bible’s story of Jacob conveys the encouraging truth that God loves blessing ordinary people as part of His extraordinary plan to use us to bless others. Join us as Pastor Steve reflects on how he’s seen this wonderful blessing-cycle in operation over his 40 years at Black Rock. /episode/index/show/blackrock/id/31016928

Facing Challenges 04/21/2024

Facing Challenges Everyone experiences challenges in life but those who follow Jesus are empowered to face them in ways that lead to personal growth and surprising spiritual victories. This is the message of Paul’s often overlooked letter to Philemon. Join us and learn how everything changes when we go from enduring challenges to facing them. /episode/index/show/blackrock/id/30918703

Stories Jesus Told: The Story of the Two Debtors 04/14/2024

Stories Jesus Told: The Story of the Two Debtors Jesus tells a story at a dinner party that changes the whole mood of the night. This story highlights our view of God’s love and forgiveness in a way that changes the whole perspective of our lives. /episode/index/show/blackrock/id/30814628

Stories Jesus Told: The Persistent Widow 04/07/2024

Stories Jesus Told: The Persistent Widow Jesus tells a story of a widow that was seeking help from a judge that was indifferent to God and others. Why does Jesus share this story and what was his main point? Let’s look into this parable to see how Jesus wants to give us a more accurate view of His Father and how that affects our relationship with Him. /episode/index/show/blackrock/id/30716198

ALIVE! 03/31/2024

ALIVE! The two most important questions that can be asked about the resurrection of Jesus are, "Is Easter True?" and "Does Easter Matter?" Join us this weekend as we celebrate the dual truths that Jesus is ALIVE and that His resurrection matters for your life both now and forever! /episode/index/show/blackrock/id/30612793

The Week Before 03/24/2024

The Week Before What if you were one-week away from an experience that would completely change your life? Join us this Palm Sunday as we meet 3 people who are one week away from God changing them forever. Who knows? Maybe like them, God has new life in store for you. /episode/index/show/blackrock/id/30517218

Harassed and helpless…will you go? 03/17/2024

Harassed and helpless…will you go? My message is to help the audience to understand the great need for the lost around us, and that the harvest is plentiful. People are lost, harassed and helpless. Jesus has compassion towards the lost and we need to understand the heart of the Shepherd toward his lost sheep: Caring, passionate, looking for them until he finds them. Will we do the same thing? Will you be able to get out of your comfort zone to find the sheep? /episode/index/show/blackrock/id/30408098

All Nations International 03/10/2024

All Nations International Acts 20:16-21; 1-7; 10-16, ESV; Acts 9:15-16, ESV - Jesus calls us to go to the least reached with his love and hope. In 2018, All Nations sent a young worker, John Chau, to a remote uncontacted people group, the North Sentinelese. Upon arrival, John was reportedly killed by bow and arrow. The cost to go is real. The cost for audacious churches to send workers to the least reached is equally real. /episode/index/show/blackrock/id/30307548

Black Rock 2199 03/03/2024

Black Rock 2199 Jesus commands His Church to BE His witnesses to our neighbors and the nations UNTIL He comes back. This means that if Jesus has not yet returned 175 years from now, then our Black Rock descendants must BE as faithful witnesses for Jesus in 2199 as we are today. Join us as we discover what issues demand our vigilance and dedication in order for us to be still strong in 2199? /episode/index/show/blackrock/id/30207508

Jesus is the Way to JOY 02/25/2024

Jesus is the Way to JOY For 175 years Black Rock Church has proclaimed the truth that Jesus is the only way to the JOY everybody craves in life. The joyful life in Jesus is not found in promises of material wealth or in legalistic rule-following, but it is the result of a daily relationship with the author and creator of joy itself. Join us as we discover the way to true Joy! /episode/index/show/blackrock/id/30098333

It's All About Souls 02/18/2024

It's All About Souls For Starbucks, it's all about coffee; for Campbell's it's all about soup; and as Jesus defines Black Rock's mission--it's all about SOULS. Our mission is to be about helping people near and far receive eternal life for their eternal souls through faith in what Jesus did on the cross. But this is not just a mission for churches like Black Rock--this call is on every Jesus-follower every day. Join us and learn what you need in order to make your life all about souls. /episode/index/show/blackrock/id/30003178

Made to Make a Difference 02/11/2024

Made to Make a Difference Have you ever wondered if your life has purpose and why you exist? This week we look at how everyone who has received Jesus as their savior is gifted by God to serve others. When we understand how God sees us, we understand the timeless truth that we were "Made to Make a Difference"; and it gives us incredible confidence and purpose every day of our lives. /episode/index/show/blackrock/id/29893723

Jesus is THE WAY to Life 02/04/2024

Jesus is THE WAY to Life One of the most powerful and controversial statements Jesus ever made was, "I am the Way, the Truth and the Life." In this sermon, Pastor Josh unpacks that powerful statements and shows how it makes sense and is a timeless truth that Black Rock Church has held to for 175 years. /episode/index/show/blackrock/id/29789868

God's Word is the Final Word 01/28/2024

God's Word is the Final Word For 175 years Black Rock Church has committed itself to Jesus' view of Scripture and the accompanying truth that no one can truly claim to be a Christ-follower unless they adopt the same position on the Bible that Jesus had. Join us and find out if you follow Jesus and His belief that God’s Word is the final word. /episode/index/show/blackrock/id/29681453

Neighborliness: Love Like Jesus 01/21/2024

Neighborliness: Love Like Jesus Are we great at the greatest commandment? When Jesus was asked what was the most important part of our life of faith, his answer was clear: loving God and neighbors. Dr. David Docusen (author of Neighborliness) explores the spirit of neighborliness and what it looks like to embody the presence of Jesus in our community. /episode/index/show/blackrock/id/29581488

The Law of Love 01/14/2024

The Law of Love This sermon is about teaching people what it means to fulfill the Law of Christ. Fulling Jesus’ Law requires us to intentionally connect with one another in community. /episode/index/show/blackrock/id/29478493

Inspiring Hope and Igniting Faith for 175 Years 01/07/2024

Inspiring Hope and Igniting Faith for 175 Years For 175 years Black Rock Church has been Inspiring Hope and Igniting faith by connecting people to God through Jesus. This Sunday we kick off our 175th year by examining how we can be part of what God has is and will continue to do through Black Rock Church. /episode/index/show/blackrock/id/29375198

Power-Up! 12/31/2023

Power-Up! We all dream of transformations inside that will make our New Year better than our last. Yet we know that any new internal change will require a new internal power. Thankfully, new power for life-change is exactly what Jesus promises those who follow Him and His teaching. Join us as we learn God’s way to Power Up for 2024. /episode/index/show/blackrock/id/29287778

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