Black Rock Church Sermons

Anxiety is at an all-time high in America. The majority of people in our culture claim to be anxious, with many struggling with crippling anxiety. While we may not always be able to avoid anxious situations, we have a God who promises to never leave us, despite our circumstances. 

Welcome to the  Black Rock Podcast , where faith meets real life. We're glad you're joining us today. Over the last few episodes, we've been walking through Black Rock Church's Ministry Values —the convictions that shape who we are, how we follow Jesus, and the culture we're striving to create as a church. We've talked about Joyful Discipleship and being Outward Focused , and today we're looking a...

Ever feel like you've hit an invisible wall in your relationship with God? Peter learned from Jesus that the problem is on our end, but God is on our side. Join us as we discover the path to breakthrough found in Peter's Pyramid.  

Baptism is more than a moment — it's a declaration of a new life in Christ. Join us as we celebrate stories of transformation and look at how Jesus calls us to believe in Him, leave behind the old life, and grow into the fullness of who He created us to be.

What happens when Christ is at the center of every moment of every day? In Colossians 4, Paul challenges us to live with purpose, speak with grace, and look for opportunities to point others toward Jesus. Discover how God uses ordinary people and everyday conversations to make an extraordinary difference in their community and the world.  

A life centered on Jesus transforms how you live with others. Whether it's marriage, parenting, family drama, or frustrating people at work, Colossians 3 gives a surprisingly practical and refreshing vision for relationships marked by love, sacrifice, grace, and purpose instead of conflict, selfishness, and scorekeeping.

Welcome to the Black Rock Podcast, where faith meets real life. Today we're talking about one of our core ministry values: being outward focused. At Black Rock, we believe church is for everyone. That's why we strive to communicate the truth of God's Word in a way that's relatable, understandable, and engaging—especially for people who may be new to faith. As Paul reminds us in 1 Corinthians, ever...

When you set your mind on Christ you actively put to death sin in your life and put on Godly character of compassion, kindness, and love.

When we are "rooted in Christ" it enables us to live freely for him. We often try to put additional rules, regulations and barriers in our faith, but truly a relationship with Christ is enough!  

Your faith was never meant to be private—it was meant to be shared. Discover the mission at the heart of following Jesus and how your life can make an eternal impact when Christ is boldly proclaimed.  

We often shrink Jesus into something manageable, but this week we'll see Him for who He truly is: the image of God, Creator of the universe, ruler over all, and the one who holds everything together. This all-powerful, all-sufficient Jesus didn't stay distant. He came to reconcile you, restore you, and bring you near through the cross.  

We're kicking off our Colossians series by discovering why God's Word matters and how it shapes a life that truly honors Him. Learn how living a life worthy of the Lord is marked by joy, endurance, spiritual growth, and a deepening relationship with God.  

In this episode of the Black Rock Podcast, we dive into the topic of Joyful Discipleship—and how following Jesus was never meant to feel like a heavy obligation, but instead a life marked by joy, purpose, and freedom in Christ. Too often, people experience faith as pressure—something measured by performance, perfection, or simply trying harder. But true discipleship is not about checking religious...

This message reorients people away from the values system that society has ingrained in us. Culture teaches that our greatness is based on our production and contribution as measured by society. Jesus says our contribution should be oriented towards others, not ourselves, and specifically to the weakest parts, which are the most necessary in the eyes of God.  

God doesn't just want a place to dwell among His people, He wants to dwell within His people. In Week 2 of of this series, we'll discover what it means for Christ to make His home in our hearts and how His presence transforms our lives.  

What if the church is meant to be more than a place we attend? In week one of this two-week series, we'll explore how God is shaping His people together into a living temple where His presence dwells among us.

Many of us sense that life was meant to be more than what we're experiencing. Easter tells the story of a God who saw our broken world and chose to step into it through Jesus. When Jesus rose from the dead, he opened the door to a new kind of life—one that begins now and continues forever. Join us this Easter as we explore what it means to live a resurrected life.  

On Palm Sunday, the crowd welcomed Jesus with one powerful word: "Hosanna!" — "Save us." Some cried it in desperation. Others sang it in celebration. Yet many missed the deeper salvation God was unfolding. This Sunday, we'll discover how Jesus came not just to change our circumstances, but to rescue us from sin and give us eternal life — turning our cry for help into a shout of joy.  

Welcome to the Black Rock Podcast—where faith meets life. In today's episode, we're talking about "Majoring on the Majors." What does that really mean? It means we keep perspective on the most important thing the church does which is introduce people to the saving faith that comes from believing in Jesus Christ. In a world filled with noise, distractions, and endless opinions, it's easy to drift i...

Baptism doesn't save us — Jesus does. But baptism declares what Jesus has done. This message will examine the biblical meaning of water baptism and the good news it represents. Through Scripture, we'll consider how baptism signifies cleansing from sin, new life in Christ, identification with His Church, and an obedient response of faith.

Join us as we hear from one of our Global Partners, Peter Fretheim.

Many people feel they can connect to God, grow spiritually, and build community without organized religion-so why does church still matter? This week, we'll explore what makes formal faith communities different, what they've offered across history, and whether they still have something meaningful to offer today.

Welcome to The Black Rock Podcast —where faith meets life. Today we're talking about discipleship—not just believing in Christ, but actually following Him. What does it look like to grow on purpose? To have people speaking into your life? To mentor others the way Jesus modeled for us? We live in a culture that celebrates self at the center—self-made, self-focused, self-promoted. But the call of Ch...

In a world more connected than ever, so many people still feel isolated, unseen, and alone. This week, we'll explore why loneliness has become so common, what might be shaping our sense of disconnection, and where people have historically found belonging and meaning.

This message looks at the Bible and why it is not merely a book but the Word of God and the power it can have in your life.