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Sermon Notes: Your identity should be anchored in your adoption! When you've lost sight of God, you've lost sight of yourself. Learn & live like a child of God. Scripture References: Romans 8:14-17 Luke 15:11-17 Genesis 1:26 James 1:23-25

In this week's sermon, Pastor Darius discusses some myths you may be believing about baptism and what true Biblical baptism looks like. Sermon Notes: Baptism ensues Salvation. Baptizo (or Baptism) means to immerse - this is proper! Baptism symbolizes our union with Christ. Baptism is a public declaration of an inward transformation. Scripture References: Acts 8:35-39 Romans 6:1-7 Acts 1:4-5

"If you believe something about anything that isn’t in alignment with Scripture, that’s not truth. That’s how you feel." - Pastor Darius In this week's episode, Pastor Aly and Pastor Darius discuss ⤵️ How it looks to represent God practically Mourning your old self Why it’s easy to be an “undercover Christian” and how to avoid it

When people see you, do they see Christ? In this week's sermon, Pastor Darius kicks off our new series, challenging you to represent God well and allow Him to transform you from the inside out 👏🏾 Sermon Notes: When you sign up for God, you're given a new self according to God's likeness. When you wear your old self, you misrepresent God. Don't just take off, do away with your old self. Scripture...

If you or your friends have ever had this thought: “I don’t need a mental health professional because I have Jesus," then this podcast episode is for you! In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Pastor Darius and Pastor Aly sit down with a faithful member of The BLOC, Taylor, to discuss ⤵️ Coping with a mental health diagnosis Who should go to therapy and how do you know it's time? The therapeu...

In this week's episode, Pastor James sits down with Pastor Aly and Pastor Darius to discuss ⤵️ How do you deal with your baggage and insecurities with your partner? How can you be content in your current season and still have a desire for another season? How do you handle boundaries in relationships when you’ve already “messed up” or “gone too far?” We pray that the honesty and vulnerability of th...

Sermon Notes: Everyone comes with some kind of baggage. You have to set boundaries. Which will in turn lead to your blessing. Scripture References: Amos 3:3 1 Thessalonians 4:3-4 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

“You want to marry a person who knows how to pray. You don’t want to marry a person who looks good but you can’t go to war with spiritually.” 🔥🔥🔥 In this week's episode, Pastor Stephen sits down with Pastor Aly and Pastor Darius to discuss: ➡️ What a healthy dating timeline is ➡️ How much should you share while dating ➡️ When attraction is not enough ➡️ What your mindset should be when dating ➡...

The Bible doesn't talk about dating but the Bible has much to say about evaluation. Pastor Stephen joins us to share Godly wisdom on dating. Sermon Notes⤵️ Who To Date Someone who is in a committed relationship to Jesus Character Kindness Chemistry How To Date Prayerfully Communally Listen for more⤵️ How To Ask What Does It Look Like To Go On A Date? Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 6:14 Matthe...

Marriage definitely has its pros and cons, and so does singleness! This week’s episode will remind you of the beauty of your single season. A few reminders taken from this episode ⤵️ Singleness can help you find your purpose Stewarding your singleness well will set you up for a more successful marriage Your devotion to The Lord will help you define TRUE love and help you hold people to that standa...

🚨The world is excited about relationships and relationship series, but the world is not teaching it right.🚨 This sermon series is designed not only for you to learn how to do relationships well, but how God designed relationships to be! In this week's sermon, Pastor Darius shares the true purpose of singleness and how a healthy marriage starts in this season. We pray that this message encourages...

In this week's episode, Pastor Aly and Pastor Darius discuss: ➡️ How you should respond in light of the holiness of God ➡️ Why Easter is SUCH a big deal ➡️ What you should ALWAYS go back to if you’re questioning your input (like a TikTok, a podcast a sermon, etc.)

If you have ever wondered to yourself, "What did Jesus do to deserve that gruesome of a death?" this message is for you! Pastor Darius walks through the moments that led to Jesus being crucified and shares why each decision Jesus made was intentional and purposeful. Sermon Notes: Jesus is innocent. Barabbas is guilty and deserving of death. Jesus gave up His life, in exchange for the death that Ba...

3 ways to cultivate contagious faith: 1️⃣ Praying for people who you want to see come to The Lord so you can intercede on their behalf 2️⃣ Fasting for people who you want to see come to The Lord so that you can demonstrate your faith and willingness to see the bondage in their lives broken 3️⃣ Showing them the Jesus in your life so that you can show them the difference Jesus makes in your life We...

How can you take advantage of the Easter holiday hype? In this week’s sermon, Pastor Darius reminds us that the only thing we can take with us to Heaven is the people we’ve brought to Jesus. Here’s how you can take advantage of the Easter holiday hype AND not show up to Heaven empty-handed ⤵️ Go get your friends and bring them to Jesus! Move by FAITH! Do your part, and God will do His part. Be det...

In this week’s podcast episode, Pastor Darius and Pastor Aly discuss: the role of Judas in the story of the crucification of Jesus where to start when reading the Bible the blessing and power of fasting

Often time, we are quick to point the finger at Judas, Jesus's betrayer, but if we're being honest, there are some things in our lives that can entice us and draw us away from Jesus in the same way it happened to Judas. In this week's sermon, Pastor Darius discusses the Judas in you versus the Spirit in you and how you can live by the Spirit and not by the flesh. Sermon Notes: The evil desires of...

“The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Have you felt this before? That feeling when you want to say “yes” to The Lord because you know it’s what's best, but your flesh is reminding you of the pain and fear that comes with that decision 😢 If that’s you, this week’s podcast is for you! Pastor Aly and Pastor Darius discuss: How to put your flesh under submission The power of community and g...

Winning and losing is determined in the 4th quarter. It doesn't matter how strong you start if you don't finish well. In this week's sermon, Pastor Darius walks through Matthew 26:36-46 and discusses the humanity of Jesus in the 4th quarter of His ministry (The Cross). Here are 4 things we learn from this moment: 1. Jesus embraced community under pressure. 2. Jesus got alone with the Father. 3. Je...

Who do you know that would have a MUCH more fulfilling life if they just knew Jesus? That person you're thinking of right now is the VERY person you should invite to our BLOC Easter Service (and service every week tbh)! In today's episode, Pastor Aly and Pastor Darius give you a sneak peek of the topics they will be sharing about in the weeks leading up to Easter as well as ⤵️ What different forms...

“The path hasn’t always been clear, but the steps have always been precise.” Can we get an AMEN?!👏🏾 In this podcast, Pastor Stephen Daigle joins Pastor Aly and Pastor Darius to discuss⤵️ How your burden adapts to different seasons Why you should pay attention to your tears How one yes can develop into a passion Also in honor of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, Pastor Darius a...

What burdens you? No, seriously. What burdens you so deeply that you are moved to action?🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏻 If you’re not sure what that is or why it matters, this sermon is for you! In this week’s sermon, Pastor Darius walks through the story of Nehemiah to highlight how: The physical condition of Jerusalem was representative of the spiritual condition of Jerusalem. Nehemiah was burdened for his city an...

How you respond to feelings of emptiness can literally change the trajectory of your life. The things you’re running to often remind you that you’re empty. In this episode, Pastor Darius and Pastor Aly share vulnerable stories about how they chose to process grief WITH God in the midst of their emotions and how YOU can do the same💙 God sees you. God is in relentless pursuit of you. You matter to...

What makes Jesus so good? Have you ever stopped to REALLY think about that? In this week's sermon, Pastor Darius shares⤵️ What type of person Jesus has a heart for What REALLY matters to Him What He is happy to pursue relentlessly, no matter the cost We pray that this word encourages you, especially if you find yourself "lost" or "wandering" from The Lord💙 Scripture References: Luke 15:1-7 John 1...