Black Rock Church Sermons

From the time we are kids, we are taught to share, but when it comes to sharing our faith, it often brings up negative feelings. Some of us think of the pushy salesman or a yelling street corner preacher. Others aren't sure if or why they should share their faith. But what if God's vision for sharing our faith is simpler and far more beautiful? What if it's about loving God and sharing hope?  

Acts chapter two gives us a glimpse into the very first church—and it's clear they "devoted themselves" to life together in Christian community. So here's a question worth asking: What does your schedule say you're devoted to? Have you made space for the kind of relationships that encourage your faith, challenge you to grow, and walk with you through life? Real spiritual growth happens when we pri...

God provides many blessings for us. As believers, that reminder should inspire gratitude and thankfulness in our hearts. That gratitude, in turn, should inspire us to share God's goodness with people who haven't experienced it yet.  

This is more than a story of rebellion and rules—it's a portrait of a Father who runs, restores, and reclaims. Both sons were lost in different ways, but grace found them the same. Come home, not for what He gives, but for who He is.

This week, we dive into the parable Jesus told about believers being the salt of the earth. A commonly used term that many of us don't fully understand. How can we be salt of the earth people? Is too much salt bad? What would it look like for believers to be salty in a way that leaves the world better?  

Have you ever asked, "Why doesn't God answer me when I pray?" Learn how you can begin to pray "smart prayers," hang on until God answers, and get in touch with just how much He is waiting to hear you when you cry out to him.

Have you ever wondered what Jesus has to say about who is your neighbor? Find out how Jesus is calling us to surrender our talents, time, and treasures to help those in need, whenever and wherever we find them.

The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant teaches us how great a debt we've been forgiven. Because of the great debt that has been forgiven for us, Jesus commands us to forgive others. This forgiveness is not an unrealistic expectation placed on us, but instead, through forgiveness, we're able to mirror Christ's life and work through our actions.

Jesus challenges us to move beyond simply gaining knowledge about Him and take the leap forward into belief in Him.

This Week on the Black Rock Podcast: "Asking Pastor Josh Anything!" Get ready for a fun and thoughtful episode as we put Pastor Josh in the hot seat! This week, we're asking him all kinds of questions—some about faith, some just for laughs, and all of them the things you've always wanted to ask. Don't miss this honest, lighthearted, hilarious and meaningful conversation on the Black Rock Podcast!

Jesus used simple stories or parables to explain profound spiritual truths. This week we examine the shortest of Jesus' parables, but one of the  most encouraging. God is often doing more than we see or understand and that brings us great joy and inspiration. 

This message looks at Philippians 4:8 as a new way of learning how to think in order to bring God's peace and blessing into our lives everyday. God's Word helps transform us and helps us retrain our brains to think in the best way possible. 

We're all invited to follow Jesus with our lives. Today, we get to celebrate the decision of those in our church to follow God with the rest of their lives.

This morning's message looks at Paul's words in Philippians 4:6-7 as an encouragement to pray and share with God all the things on our heart and mind, not only to see God change circumstances, but as a way to change us and to know that He cares for us. Prayer is relational in nature because it builds our trust and connection with the Lord. We can pray about everything and learn to be anxious for n...

Hey everyone, and welcome to the Black Rock Podcast— we're so glad you're here. In this episode, we're diving into the heart of our church's vision: to  inspire hope and ignite faith in every person we meet by connecting them to God through Jesus. It's more than a statement — it's a calling that shapes how we love, serve, and live every day. So grab a seat, maybe a snack, and get ready to explore...

This week we continue the series Pathway to Peace by looking at Philippians 4:5. This verse is a reminder that as followers of Jesus we live in God's grace and presence as a reality everyday. When we understand God's goodness to us and His nearness with us, it changes everything for us.  We need to learn to rest in His grace and presence in all we face as a stepping stone to living in a pathway to...

We live in an increasingly stressful world and are becoming increasingly anxious people. Today's message gives an introduction to Phillipians 4:4-7 where Paul outlines a powerful pathway to peace. Today we will dive deeper into verse 4 where Paul exhorts us to "Rejoice always." What was Paul saying and why is it even more important than ever in today's world? Come learn the power of rejoicing and...

Many of us are walking around dehydrated and unsatisfied. In today's sermon we will explore what it means to be satisfied by Jesus and how our satisfaction in Him can bring life transformation. 

Imagine the incredible work God could accomplish when we open our hearts wide—making Room for More of Him in our lives—and extend that same welcome to even more people at Black Rock Church. Over this past year, we've witnessed God move in extraordinary ways through our church family, and now we're thrilled to unveil our bold vision for creating even greater space—Room for More of God—in the days a...

This message focuses on Jesus's core nature as a servant-king and how we can follow His example by serving others. We explore the powerful lesson of Jesus washing His disciples' feet and discuss how it calls us to serve with humility. We will also discover how serving at Black Rock Church allows us to live out our faith and truly follow Jesus.

Imagine the incredible work God could accomplish when we open our hearts wide—making Room for More of Him in our lives—and extend that same welcome to even more people at Black Rock Church. Over this past year, we've witnessed God move in extraordinary ways through our church family, and now we're thrilled to unveil our bold vision for creating even greater space—Room for More of God—in the days a...

This week, we'll explore Jesus' parables in Luke 15: the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost son. Each story highlights different aspects of lostness and presents a stark contrast between worldly and divine economics. While the world may accept various losses, God views every loss as significant. Join us as we reflect on the value of each soul and our call to compassion in seeking the lost wit...

Experience the transformative power of Jesus's declaration in John 11: "I am the resurrection and the life." Discover how faith in Christ offers the ultimate "win-win"—an abundant, blessed life today plus the promise of eternity with God in heaven, freeing us from the fear of death and anxiety of life.  

Join Pastor Josh and Andes as they explore the profound significance of Holy Week, guiding listeners through the transformative events that marked Jesus' final days—from His triumphant entry into Jerusalem to the ultimate victory of His resurrection on Easter Sunday. Let's chat and chew!

The crowd shouting "Hosanna" as Jesus entered Jerusalem expected Jesus to be a political leader rescuing them from oppressive Roman rule. But Jesus was better than expected. Instead of offering political victory for a few people, Jesus offers spiritual and personal victory for all humanity. Join us in celebrating all that Jesus offers humanity on this Palm Sunday.