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Sermon Notes: Your decisions determine your destiny. Who you are proceeds what you do. 3 types of people: The natural person (those who live like the world and are spiritually dead) The carnal person (Christians who have the Holy Spirit, but who are still living like a natural person) The Spirit-filled person (changed by the Spirit, guided by the Spirit, and empowered by the Spirit) Scripture Refe...

In this week’s episode, Pastor Darius and Pastor Aly discuss: the Spirit leading Jesus to the wilderness to be tempted how Jesus being tempted in the wilderness relates to the temptation Adam and Eve faced in the Garden the importance of fighting temptation with knowing God’s Word, not just reading it What’s happening at The BLOC this week: NEW series starting Sunday, September 10th NEW Bible Stud...

Sermon Notes: The Enemy's Tactic: A test of identity and true commitment to God. The Enemy's Tactic: To abuse God's power and test Him. The Enemy's Tactic: The enemy's ultimate goal is to attempt to separate you from the Lord. Scripture References: Matthew 4:1-11 Deuteronomy 6:16

In this week’s episode, Pastor Darius and Pastor Aly discuss: how Jesus is our perfect intercessor how to avoid spiraling after you sin how to discern God’s voice v. the enemy’s voice What’s happening at The BLOC this week: Tulane International Student Lunch Saturday September 2nd at 12:30 (meet at the church) Aly preaches Sunday September 3rd at The BLOC🥳 Click this link to follow us on Instagra...

Sermon Notes: Since God wants to use you, Satan wants to disqualify you! Jesus is praying for you! Condemnation is an invitation to quit. Conviction is an invitation to experience grace. Scripture References: Luke 22:31-34 James 5:16 Romans 8:34 2 Corinthians 12:7-9 Hebrews 4:15-16

In this week’s episode, Pastor Darius and Bri sit down with Lo, a member of our Worship Team, and discuss: how to recognize your most vulnerable moments discerning your evil desires what it looks like practically to escape the enemy’s temptation overcoming regret once you’ve taken the enemy’s bait What’s happening at The BLOC this week: Glow in the Dark Volleyball at UNO Friday at 7:00PM! BLOC Fan...

Sermon Notes: The unwise decisions of today jeopardize the blessings of your tomorrow. The Devil baits you with your own evil desires. Where there is temptation, there's a way of escape. During vulnerable moments: remember to stop and pray. (H)ungry (A)ngry (L)onely (T)ired The enemy's offer leads to regret. Scripture References: Genesis 25:27-34 James 1:13-15 1 Corinthians 10:13 Hebrews 12:16-17

Sermon Notes: Satan's Schemes: Satan presents himself according to the desires of your heart. Focus your attention on what you do not have. Cause you to doubt God's Word. Convince you that the warning of sin does not apply to you. Sin pulls you away from God and into hiding from him. God calls you out to show forgiveness and cover our sins. Scripture References: Genesis 3:1-3; 7-12; 20-21

In this week’s episode, Pastor Darius and Pastor Aly discuss: why it’s not just important to live out the Gospel, but to share it as well difficulties you may face when sharing the Gospel the easiest way to share the Gospel What’s happening at The BLOC this week: Bring a friend to service Sunday at 7:00 PM! NEW SERIES on temptation starting Sunday! Click this link to follow us on Instagram and get...

Sermon Notes: One who has truly found hope, can't help but share it. Evangelism is a source of spiritual strength. The Lost are ready! Scripture References: John 4:27-42 Philippians 1:3-6

In this week’s episode, Pastor Darius and Pastor Aly sit down with one of our 5 for 5 speakers, Nico, and discuss: The connection between forgiveness and trusting in The Lord The difference between being convicted and being condemned How to be convicted in love Being bold with The Lord What’s happening at The BLOC this week: The 1st Saturday of each month is our Homeless Outreach at 8:00 AM. We st...

As we conclude our Summer in the Psalms series, listen in as 5 of our up and coming leaders (Vidal, Abigail, Dom, Ari, and Nico) share for 5 minutes each about what The Lord has been teaching them recently through one of the Psalms. Scripture References: Psalms 62:1-2 Psalms 118:8 Psalm 78: 35-39 Psalms 42:1-2 Psalms 16:7-9 ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭32‬:‭1‬-‭5 Here's what's happening this week: Life groups start...

In this week's podcast episode, Pastor Darius and Bri discuss: how to be in the world, but not of it how to know if the advice you're receiving is Godly how to be someone who give Godly advice how to graduate from reading the Word to living it how to be okay with being an outcast Here's what's happening this week: Join us Wednesday, July 26th at 7:30 at Coconut Beach! The BLOC is happening Sunday...

Sermon Notes: Be in this world, but don't be of it. Be in the Word and abide in it. The blessed life is a fruitful and prosperous life. Scripture Reference: Psalm 1:1-6 Click this link to follow us on Instagram!

In this week's episode, Pastor Darius and Bri sit down with Cynthia Sellers, our guest speaker from Sunday night, and Christian Higgins from NexGen Clubs and discuss: ways to be still and quiet your soul the power of journaling how to journal if you don't know where to start Join us Friday, July 21st at 5:30 to serve with NexGen! Details will be on our Instagram🎉 Click this link to follow us on I...

Sermon Notes: When you remember, you reflect. When you remember, you revere. When you remember, you're renamed. When you remember, you're renewed. Scripture Reference: Psalm 103:1-22

In this week's episode, Pastor Darius and Pastor Aly sit down with one of our BLOC leaders, Bri, to discuss: the point of the wait how to know if what you're waiting on is from The Lord how to get back on track if you're listening to unwise opinions how to know what Biblical promises you can cling to Click this link to follow us on Instagram and see how you can serve this week! Join us Wednesday n...

Sermon Notes: Waiting on God requires great patience. Waiting on God requires courage. Wait with a promise in hand. Wait expectantly. Waiting comes with unwise opportunities. Waiting on the LORD requires trusting Him. Scripture References: Psalm 40:1-5 Psalm 27:14 Psalm 130:5-6 Psalm 119:81-82

In this week's episode, Pastor Aly and Pastor Darius sit down with one of The BLOC's leaders, Bri, and discuss: a recent valley they have walked through with The Lord how long valleys are supposed to last how to maintain the right perspective when walking through a tough season Check out our Instagram for opportunities to serve this week💙

In this week's sermon, Pastor Darius kicks off our Summer of Psalms series with Psalm 23! Sermon Notes: 5 Valleys: Failure, Fear, Conflict, Trouble, Grief The valley is inevitable. The valley is unpredictable. The valley is temporary. The valley has a purpose. Scripture References: Psalm 23:1-6 Psalm 34:19 Romans 8:28 2 Corinthians 4:17 Job 12:22

In this week’s podcast Pastor Darius sits down with Pastor Stephen to discuss⤵️ The difference between tithing v offering Why it’s not too late if you haven’t started saving yet How to support missions without going Click here for a simple budget you can use to tell your money where to go🤑

In this week's episode, Pastor Darius and Bri sit down with Bailey, our BLOC Worship Leader, and discuss: the importance of worshipping together how to clear your mind and prepare your heart to worship how to worship when you don't feel like it what it looks like to worship with your life

In this week's episode, Pastor Darius, Pastor Aly, and Bri discuss: A time they had to suffer for Christ 💙 Whether or not they counted the cost before following Jesus 🔢 What it looks like to go all in 🙌🏾

Sermon Notes: Followers make Jesus the top priority over every relationship. Followers suffer for and with Jesus. Followers can let things go for Jesus. Followers go ALL IN. Scripture References: Luke 14:25-35 Mark 10:17-22

In this week's episode, Pastor Darius sits down with one of our BLOC leaders, Bri, to discuss ⤵️ The cost of being adopted into God's family How sons and daughters share characteristics with their parents How we should reflect the character of God to the world