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/

Dedication to God’s Work 11/24/2024

Dedication to God’s Work This Sunday—be part of a historic occasion as we install Black Rock’s new Senior Pastor and Executive Team. Join us as we re-dedicate ourselves to God and God’s work at the threshold of an exciting new chapter at Black Rock! /episode/index/show/blackrock/id/34125656

Made New: Decided 11/17/2024

Made New: Decided Those being baptized today have made third decisions when it comes to following Jesus. They have DECIDED to BELIEVE, SURRENDER and GROW. We celebrate with those today who have decided to follow Jesus, and there is no turning back. /episode/index/show/blackrock/id/33960532

Come Home! 11/10/2024

Come Home! God has a message for everyone who feels disconnected and distant from Him–it’s ‘Come Home!’ Join us and hear Jesus calling at your heart’s door. /episode/index/show/blackrock/id/33867507

The Father-Heart of God 11/03/2024

The Father-Heart of God God has a message for everyone who feels like He’s unreachable and unapproachable–it’s ‘Call me anytime, and when you do, call me Dad!’ Join us and hear Jesus inviting you into a relationship with God that will change EVERYTHING. /episode/index/show/blackrock/id/33763002

It’s a Matter of Trust 10/27/2024

It’s a Matter of Trust God has a message for everyone who wonders why they don’t seem to experience all God’s promised peace and joy in life–it’s “You must begin by Trusting Me!” Join us as we hear God explain how Trusting Him is the only way to the promised land for which we long. /episode/index/show/blackrock/id/33629632

When God Interrupts 10/20/2024

When God Interrupts God has a message for everyone who feels like they are wandering through life without clear purpose–it’s ‘If you sense you’re wandering without purpose, you probably ARE!’ Join us as we hear God literally spell-out the only way to the purpose-filled life for which you long.” /episode/index/show/blackrock/id/33535442

Celebrate 175 Years 10/13/2024

Celebrate 175 Years Join us as we celebrate 175 years of God's faithfulness. /episode/index/show/blackrock/id/33436802

Yes Lord! 10/06/2024

Yes Lord! Often we get stuck in our everyday routine and miss the amazing things God is doing around us. What would happen if we took time to listen, then said YES LORD to what God is calling us to? Often we talk ourselves out of what we sense God calling us to, but what would happen if we just listened and said, YES LORD? /episode/index/show/blackrock/id/33346922

Your Enemy is on the Prowl 09/29/2024

Your Enemy is on the Prowl How do you cope with life's challenges? As Christians, we might expect peace and divine control, yet we have a powerful adversary on the prowl who desires to sow discord and discouragement. Well-acquainted with disappointment, Peter offers valuable advice on confronting minor troubles and significant adversities while maintaining faith amidst difficulties. /episode/index/show/blackrock/id/33249727

Love Equals Heart Condition 09/22/2024

Love Equals Heart Condition Some people say that Love is an emotion. Others say love is a verb, but love is really a condition of the heart. How would you describe your heart condition right now? Let’s learn how we can align our hearts to who God is and be more loving at the core of our being. /episode/index/show/blackrock/id/33157627

Love Equals Christian 09/15/2024

Love Equals Christian What should be the defining characteristic of a Christian? The Bible says God is love. It is not part of who God is, but who God IS at God’s core. Therefore, if I am a Christian wholeheartedly following God, then love should be more core essence as well. /episode/index/show/blackrock/id/33059452

The Praise Precedent 09/08/2024

The Praise Precedent The worship priorities we choose as older role models have generational ripple effects. Will we pass on a legacy of giving God the glory He is due or a legacy of pursuing the priorities of the world? /episode/index/show/blackrock/id/32959982

Here For More 09/01/2024

Here For More We must make a choice to follow Jesus in all areas of life. If we are not following Jesus, then whom are we following? So many people, places, and things fight for our attention, but Jesus is the only one worthy of it. When Jesus has our undivided attention He uses it to change the world! /episode/index/show/blackrock/id/32853087

Community Engagement: Go and Do Likewise 08/25/2024

Community Engagement: Go and Do Likewise As a church, we see it as our mission to serve our community. Jesus taught us to love and serve those in our community through the story of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10. Let us follow Jesus' final words in this parable and “Go and do likewise.” /episode/index/show/blackrock/id/32729882

Enjoying God With Huldah 08/18/2024

Enjoying God With Huldah This week, we examine a passage of scripture in which a woman of low stature is tasked by God to deliver terrible news to her king. We will see how one woman’s obedience changed a nation. /episode/index/show/blackrock/id/32626542

Enjoying God With Priscilla and Aquila 08/11/2024

Enjoying God With Priscilla and Aquila The dynamic duo that changed the world- Priscilla and Aquila model what it looks like to use real-life discipleship to impact people, leaders, and the Church community. /episode/index/show/blackrock/id/32531427

Enjoying God With Enjoying God With King Uzziah 08/04/2024

Enjoying God With Enjoying God With King Uzziah King Uzziah was one of Israel’s most successful and beloved kings…until he started to believe his own press clippings. When Uzziah became proud from all his success and fame, his spirit of entitlement led him to be disobedient and unfaithful to God. And when confronted with his sin, instead of humbling himself and owning his wrongdoing, Uzziah chose to power up rather than repent…and lost everything. God can forgive anything…except sin for which we have failed to repent. /episode/index/show/blackrock/id/32430597

Enjoying God With Timothy 07/28/2024

Enjoying God With Timothy Have you ever felt like you don’t know enough for God to use you? Or maybe you think you’re not skilled enough. We learn in Timothy’s story that God doesn’t call perfect people to follow Him, instead He chooses to use broken people who are hungry to grow to make the biggest impact. /episode/index/show/blackrock/id/32320142

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

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