North Rock Hill Church Podcast

Lessons from the Life of David • I Chronicles 22:6-10 and 29:1-20 • November 23, 2025 • Dan Johnston, NRHC Elder God owns everything, and we are merely temporary managers of His resources. Biblical generosity stems from understanding two fundamental roles: God as the owner of all things and humans as stewards entrusted with managing His resources for His purposes. True generosity is not defined by...

Lessons from the Life of David • 2 Samuel 7:1-18 • November 16, 2025 • Brett Day, NRHC Church Planting Resident We don’t repay God—He lavishes His gifts upon us. When David, at the height of his prosperity, desires to build a house for God, God completely flips the script. Rather than accepting David's offer, He reminds David of all He has already done and promises to build David an everlasti...

Lessons from the Life of David • 1 Kings 1-2 • November 9, 2025 • Chad Merrell, NRHC Lead Pastor There is a profound truth that we often resist – we’re not in control, and we never really were. King David, at the end of his life, - frail, cold, and surrounded by unfinished business – invites us to see ourselves in his life. Every person dies with unchecked boxes on their list, unsolved problems, a...

Lessons from the Life of David • 2 Samuel 24 • November 2, 2025 • Chad Merrell, NRHC Lead Pastor

Lessons from the Life of David • Psalm 63 • October 26, 2025 • Brett Day, NRHC Church Planter in Residence Trials can either make us bitter or better, depending on how we respond to them. Through the lens of Psalm 63, written by David while fleeing from his son Absalom in the wilderness, we see that the worst circumstances can bring out the best character when we choose to seek God. While David&ap...

Lessons from the Life of David • 2 Samuel 18 • October 19, 2025 • Chad Merrell, NRHC Lead Pastor Exploring 2 Samuel 18, we confront the sobering reality that, while forgiveness is always available, we cannot erase our past sins. The narrative of David and Absalom illustrates how our actions can create consequences that extend beyond ourselves and affect future generations. David’s earlier sin with...

Lessons from the Life of David • 2 Samuel 9 • October 12, 2025 • Chad Merrell, NRHC Lead Pastor

Lessons from the Life of David • 2 Samuel 11-12 • October 5, 2025 • Dan Johnston, NRHC Elder David’s greatest moral failure in 2 Samuel 11 and 12 is a picture of human fallibility and divine grace. It reminds us that even those closest to God’s heart can fall into sin. It challenges us to recognize our own vulnerability and the importance of keeping short accounts with the Lord. David’s adultery a...

Lessons from the Life of David • 2 Samuel 6 • September 28, 2025 • Chad Merrell, NRHC Lead Pastor The story of David bringing the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem reminds us that God's holiness is both dangerous and life-giving. It emphasizes the importance of approaching God with reverence, obedience, and humility, while also highlighting the blessings that come from properly honoring God&ap...

Ephesians 4:1-16 • September 21, 2025 • Chad Merrell, NRHC Lead Pastor

Lessons from the Life of David • I Samuel 24-26 • September 14, 2025 • Chad Merrell, NRHC Lead Pastor 1 Samuel 24-26 invites us to explore the profound lessons of waiting for God's timing. Through David's encounters with Saul, we witness the struggle between human impatience and divine purpose. David's restraint in the face of temptation to take matters into his own hands serves as...

I Samuel 18-20 • September 7, 2025 • Chad Merrell, NRHC Lead Pastor What does godly friendship look like in a world of shallow connections? The contrast between Saul's jealousy-driven actions and Jonathan's selfless love paints a vivid picture of covenant love – a love that reflects the very heart of the gospel. Are we living out covenant love, or are we trapped in comparison and jealous...

Lessons from the Life of David • I Samuel 17 • August 31, 2025 • Dan Johnston, NRHC Elder The true giant in 1 Samuel 17 isn’t Goliath, but God Himself. This story reminds us to view our personal struggles and obstacles through a spiritual lens, recognizing that God is greater than any challenge we encounter. As we face our own giants - be it depression and anxiety, addiction, or strained relations...

Lessons from the Life of David • I Samuel 16:1-13 • August 24, 2025 • Chad Merrell, NRHC Lead Pastor The story of David’s anointing as king reminds us that God’s perspective often differs radically from our own. While we tend to judge by outward appearances, God looks at the heart. We're encouraged to remain faithful in our current circumstances, understanding that God can use ordinary people...

Nehemiah 1-13 • August 17, 2025 • Chad Merrell, NRHC Lead Pastor God uses brokenness to stir a burden within us that, when surrendered to Him, becomes faith in action. Nehemiah’s story of rebuilding Jerusalem's walls isn't just ancient history—it serves as a blueprint for our own spiritual journeys. Our awareness of brokenness, both in ourselves and in the world around us, can be the ver...

Habakkuk 1-3 • August 10, 2025 • Chad Merrell, NRHC Lead Pastor Habakkuk teaches us how to pray when we don’t understand God’s ways. He brought his doubts and frustrations to God, showing us the importance of honest prayer, wrestling with God, waiting on His timing, and ultimately worshiping Him despite challenging circumstances.  We, too, can trust in God’s character and sovereignty, even when Hi...

Matthew 7:13-29 • August 3 • Brett Day, NRHC Planter in Residence Matthew 7 presents us with the stark reality of two paths in life: the narrow way that leads to life, and the broad way that leads to destruction. Jesus challenges us to enter through the narrow gate, reminding us that true discipleship is difficult and exclusive. He warned us about the dangers of false teachers who may appear to be...

The Greatest Sermon Ever • Matthew 7:1-12 • July 27, 2025 • Chad Merrell, NRHC Lead Pastor In Matthew 7, Jesus teaches us about relationships in the Kingdom of God. He focuses on how to judge wisely, pray dependently, and love actively. Our interactions with others should be characterized by humility, wisdom, and empathy, which stem from our relationship with Him. Scripture challenges us to examin...

The Greatest Sermon Ever • Matthew 6:25-34 • Dan Johnston, NRHC Elder

Matthew 6:19-24 • July 13, 2025 • Gray Clary, NRHC Discipleship Pastor Jesus' teachings on earthly and heavenly treasures challenge us to examine where our true treasures lie. He warns us about the danger of storing up earthly treasures, which are vulnerable to decay and theft, and instead urges us to focus on heavenly treasures—a deeper relationship with God that cannot be corrupted or stole...

The Greatest Sermon Ever • Matthew 6:1-18 • July 6, 2025 • Chad Minchew, NRHC Worship Pastor Jesus' teachings in Matthew 6:1-18 remind us that our actions should stem from a pure heart, not from a desire for recognition. They challenge us to shift our focus from impressing others to pleasing God, cultivating a more intimate relationship with Him. Are we applying these teachings in our persona...

June 29, 2025 • Chad Merrell, NRHC Lead Pastor •  Matthew 5:38-48 is an active call to love our enemies and go the extra mile in serving others. We're reminded that God's love extends to both the righteous and unrighteous, just as the sun shines and rain falls on all. This divine love sets a new standard for us - one that extends beyond loving only those who love us in return. This passa...

The Greatest Sermon Ever • Matthew 5:17-37 • June 22, 2025 • Chad Merrell, NRHC Lead Pastor

The Greatest Sermon Ever • Matthew 5:13-16 • June 15, 2025 • Chad Merrell, NRHC Lead Pastor Matthew 5:13-16 challenges us to consider our identity and purpose as followers of Christ. Jesus declares that we are the 'salt of the earth' and the 'light of the world' - powerful metaphors that speak to our essential role in preserving, purifying, and illuminating a world in desperate...

The Greatest Sermon Ever • Matthew 5:1-12 • June 8, 2025 • Dan Johnston, NRHC Elder The Sermon on the Mount invites us to reimagine what it means to live 'the good life.' The Beatitudes, found in Matthew 5:3-12, paint a radical picture of blessedness that challenges our worldly notions of success and happiness. We're called to embrace a 'kingdom reversal' where weakness tr...