BLOCAST

In this week’s episode, Pastor Darius and Bri discuss: The role of John the Baptist in the who Jesus is The righteous wrath of God displayed in Jesus How the character of God is the same from Genesis to Revelation The overwhelming presence of the Lord

Sermon Notes: Jesus is God. - Response: Worship  Jesus is our Savior. - Lament and Repent Jesus is about transformation. - Be a witness to the resurrected King! Scripture References: Matthew 16:13-20 John 1:19-28 Exodus 34:5-9 John 1:1-2 Colossians 1:15 Psalm 38:1-4 1 Peter 3:18 Psalm 38:1-4 Philippians 2:13 Luke 24:30-34

In this week’s episode, Pastor Darius, Bri, and one of our Life Group Leaders, Mina, discuss: How to extend grace to someone without letting their past limit you The easiest way to help people walk into their potential How to look at your life in the light of the Gospel instead of comparing yourself to other people The different ways to hear from God How to maintain a deep reverence for the Bible...

Sermon Notes: Receive direction from Him. Obey The Lord. Accept people can change. Be filled with the Holy Spirit. Believe in others like Jesus believes in us. Scripture References: Acts 9:10-12 John 10:27 Acts 9:17-18 Acts 9:26-27 Acts 11:22-24 Acts 2:4 John 14:12

In this week’s episode, Pastor Darius, Bri, and our guest speaker this week, Cynthia Sellers, discuss: The beauty in YOUR testimony The power of ONE act of faith What it really means to “keep showing up” How to discern what opportunities you should and shouldn’t take The balance that’s needed between your character and your skill set How to stay encouraged in a mundane season

Sermon Notes: Keep showing up. Steward it well. How to be a Good Steward: Work on your character. Take every opportunity. Strengthen your skill set. Step out in faith. Scripture References: 1 Samuel 16:13 1 Samuel 16:19 1 Samuel 16:17-18 (AMP) 1 Samuel 16:21-22 Luke 16:10 1 Samuel 17:34-37

Sermon Notes: Stay faithful. Actively waiting. Adopt an eternal mindset. Embrace suffering. Follow Jesus. Scripture References: Luke 12:35-40 Matthew 25:1-13 Matthew 25:23-30 Luke 12:16-21 Romans 8:18

Sermon Notes: Abide (meno): to stay, hangout, remain Be sanctified. Be forgiven. Trust God's character. Make room for God. Scripture References: John 15:1-8 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8 Romans 8:1-2 Matthew 7:9-11 Matthew 13:22

In this week’s episode, Pastor Darius, Bri, and Lo discuss: How to pursue unity with nonbelievers and people outside of the Church Representing Jesus well to people who don’t know Jesus How unity represents Heaven When unity could be dangerous How diversity should draw us TO each other instead of AWAY from each other What unity protects us from in the spiritual realm

Pastor Darius, our Worship Leader Lornie, and our special guest Jordan Johnson, Young Adult Leader at Bethany Church in Baton Rouge, discuss how to live practically in a state of readiness as we look forward to King Jesus's return.

Pastor Darius and Lornie (the BLOC's worship co-leader) discuss the pruning process that occurs in every believer's life. It's a mandatory process that we all must submit to to achieve maximum fruitfulness.

Sermon Notes: Unity is our testimony. Unity reveals God. Unity celebrates diversity. Unity is worth protecting. Unity breeds blessing. Scripture References: John 17:20-23 Genesis 11:6 Acts 2:1-11 Revelation 7:9-10 Ephesians 4:3 Psalms 133:1,3

In this week’s episode, Pastor Darius, Bri, and Abigail discuss: What can happen when you’re in a vulnerable state How disappointment can affect your responses to other people and to God What to do to get yourself back to a healthy state Obedience as a means of protection How your obedience is perceived by others AND displaying God’s character How God glories at the opportunity to rewrite our stor...

Sermon Notes: Protect your vulnerabilities. Walk in obedience. Turn back to the King. Support your brothers and sisters. Scripture References: Luke 9:23 Luke 22:31-34 John 18:11 Matthew 26:39 Matthew 26:69-75 Romans 8:31-34 John 13:34-35

In this week’s episode, Pastor Darius and Bri discuss: What loving people well gets you How loving people that are difficult sets you apart An easy way to love people better How to not be so loving that you’re taken advantage of How to have a boundary-setting conversation Loving people when you’re struggling to love yourself What you should commit to doing this week A practical strategy to impleme...

Sermon Notes: Love is binding. Love takes action. Love is developed. Love is a lifestyle. Love is essential. Scripture References: Mark 3:24-25 Colossians 3:14 1 John 3:18 John 3:16 1 John 3:16 1 John 4:7 Hebrews 13:1 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

In this week’s episode, Pastor Darius and Bri discuss: Rejecting the Lord whether with words or actions How God uses rock bottom to draw us to Him How you can learn from the testimonies of others What God is teaching them through His Word How you can do more in less time when you REST in the Lord The sweetness of obedience

Sermon Notes: Learn from Him. Obeying His Word. Follow Him in our lives. Scripture References: Matthew 28:19-20 Matthew 5:1-2 1 John 2:9-10 1 John 2:4-5 Matthew 4:18-20

In this week’s episode, Pastor Darius and Bri discuss: What delayed obedience can lead to How to prioritize your current season when you already know what your next season is How sometimes seasons just suck and how to deal with those feelings Forgiving yourself when you’re in an unwanted season that may be your fault Ways to process your emotion that aren’t journaling How thriving in an unwanted s...

Sermon Notes: Prioritize your current season. Practice obedience. Trust God's plan for your life. Develop your character. Give the Lord your whole heart. Scripture References: Jeremiah 29:4-14 CSB Galatians 6:9 Matthew 7:24-27 Proverbs 14:12 Romans 5:3-4 Jeremiah 29:11-13

In this week’s episode, Pastor Darius and Bri discuss: Who has made the biggest spiritual impact in their lives How serving can deepen your relationship with the Lord How what feels “natural” for you can be developed into your calling How we serve The Lord by serving His Bride (the Church) When not serving the Lord can be disrespectful Challenges they face when serving What’s the most rewarding ab...

Scripture References: Acts 2:42-47 1 Corinthians 12:4-7 Ephesians 4:11-12 2 Timothy 4:7-9

In this week’s episode, Pastor Darius and Bri discuss: What has been their favorite parts of this past month focusing on being an Acts 2 Church How we do Bible studies differently at The BLOC The importance of Godly friendships How making friends can be easier than you think The payoff that’s worth it on the other side of a conversation Leaning into the resources that are already available to you...

In this week's episode, Bri chats with Jahleyxs and Miranda about why local AND international missions matter, how missions can change you from the inside out, and how serving can help expand your view of The Lord.

Sermon Notes: Christ-centered relationships. Pursue new relationships. Be genuinely authentic. Unwavering commitment. Scripture References: Acts 2:42-47 1 John 1:5-7 1 Thessalonians 2:8 Ephesians 1:3-6 Hebrews 10:24-25