NORTH.CHURCH Podcast with Pastor Rodney Fouts

In week one of our new series, "Good News for Hard Times", Pastor Samson opens with a great message for the start of a new year. Preaching from the book of Luke, we are cautioned to not confuse knowledge with nearness as it pertains to our relationship with Christ. Don't become so familiar with Jesus that you miss out on a relationship with Him and who He really is. Listen and let t...

Today and every day, we remember that, through Jesus' birth, death and resurrection, He paid the price for our sin that we could not pay. Pastor Rodney's Christmas Candlelight message on the Gospel of Jesus is one that shows us that we were in desperate need of a Savior and eternal life with Him comes through Christ and Christ alone.  Support the show

Where do you find joy? How is it fueled? Can anything stifle it? In today's message, Pastor Rodney preaches from the first chapter of Luke and teaches us that our joy is found in our Father's presence and is fueled by our faith in Jesus. As you listen, remember this: Where your joy comes from will determine when it runs out. Support the show

In week two of the series, Neighborly, Pastor Rodney preaches a powerful message on kindness from the 19th chapter of Leviticus. Christ teaches us about kindness by exampling the understanding of others' weaknesses and forgiving freely. We also see that when we are kind, it is for our benefit and we are to put it on daily as if it were clothing. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

Pastor Rodney opens up week 1 of our new sermon series, "Neighborly", with a timely reminder that our words matter. Coming from the book of Proverbs, we see how our words can hurt, heal, reflect our heart and impact eternity. Take a listen and be challenged today.  Support the show

In the final week of our series, "Yeshua", we welcome Pastor Matt Nelson of City Church in Tulsa, OK. With a powerfully convicting message, Pastor Matt shows us that with salvation comes obedience and Lordship requires sacrifice. Jesus will always ask us for the one thing that's unsurrendered because that is where we must die to find life in Him. As you listen, ask yourself this que...

Week 3 of our series, "Yeshua" welcomes Pastor Stephen Kuert of Involved International. Being born, raised and still working in the missions field of Kenya and East Africa, Pastor Stephen uses powerful examples of life change to remind us that because there is still room in our Father's house, this mission is not over. We are to fill God's house with people, praise and particip...

Teaching from the 12th chapter of John, Pastor Rodney brought a powerful word for week 2 of the sermon series Yeshua. Unpacking the story of Mary washing Jesus’ feet with expensive perfume, we learn about the fragrance of generosity versus the foulness of greed. Listen and challenge yourself with this question: How can I put generosity into practice daily? Support the show

To open our new series, "Yeshua", Pastor Rodney preaches from the book of John where he urges us, as believers, to stand and testify to the life of Jesus. When we choose to become followers of Christ, we realize it may not be comfortable, nor convenient, but it requires commitment and courage that only comes through the Spirit. Support the show

In the final week of the series Psalms of the Night, Pastor Shannon preaches from Psalms 62 as she urges us, through the word, to put our trust in God alone. God calls us to trust Him and Him only for it is through Him that our soul finds rest.  Support the show

Week 4 of our series, "Psalms of the Night", takes us to the 56th chapter of Psalms where Pastor Clint Smith challenges us with a message of trust. When you are going through hardship, what do you do? Where do you place your trust? Make a choice to trust God, call to Him for help, praise Him for His promises, fulfill your vows and walk in His presence. Support the show

Pastor Samson brings a powerful word from Psalm 54 about trusting God even when people hurt you. From this psalm, we see the importance of trusting God’s justice instead of our own ability to attain vengeance. We learn to confide in God, to stay confident in God, and to worship confidently in God no matter what we face. Support the show

Week two of “Psalms of the Night” takes us to Psalm 52 where David compares himself to a tree, thriving in the house of God. Pastor Rodney encourages us to be like trees with deep roots in Christ, bearing godly fruit and always trusting Him. Support the show

Kicking off our new series, "Psalms of the Night", Pastor Rodney demonstrates through the life and writings of David in Psalm 51 what happens when you are not underneath the authority of God. Sin has a way of creeping in and causing you to do things you would never imagine. However, through sincerity of heart and seeking after God for deeper intimacy with Him, there can be a turnaround i...

In the final week of our series, “The Greatest”, Pastor Rodney encourages us through God’s word to value spiritual growth in Christ more than spiritual giftings. We must put in the hard work by diving into scripture daily, praying and communing with God, looking to the promise of His coming kingdom and the power of His present kingdom. Support the show

In week 2 of our series, "The Greatest", Pastor Rodney preaches from the "love" chapter, 1 Corinthians 13. In his message, he illustrates how the church of Corinth suffered with relational issues because of the elevation of personal liberties. We learn that love is others focused and does what God wants. As you listen, consider the 15 attributes of love as it pertains to the re...

Pastor Samson opens our new sermon series called, "The Greatest" where we will take a look at 1 Corinthians 13 over the next several weeks. Pastor Samson gives a powerful illustration of how love is the "active ingredient" for The Church and that love is essential. We experience true agape love through Christ and Christ alone. Listen and be changed. Support the show

To close out this amazing series, Ruach, Pastor Rodney preaches from Ezekiel 37 -- the story of the valley of dry bones. He uses this scripture passage to remind us that God is always present everywhere and that He, the Good Shepherd, is making all things new.  Support the show

We continue our Ruach series with another incredible message from Pastor Rodney, this time from chapter 2 of the book of Judges. We learn how vital consistency is in our lives, and we see what a consistent and Spirit-led life can look like. Support the show

For the second week of our Ruach series, we look at Romans chapter 8. Pastor Rodney teaches us about what it means to be under new ownership. We see how being under new ownership gives us new obligations and options. We learn that choosing to be obedient to Holy Spirit will be hard, but that in the process, we will grow to be more like Christ. Support the show

Pastor Rodney is back, and he is starting off our Ruach series with a great word from Romans chapter 8. He explains to us that Ruach is God’s personal presence and power. We learn how Ruach convinces, creates, and changes. We are challenged to examine how Ruach has changed and is changing us personally. Support the show

We conclude our Revival with Pastor Greg Ford of One Church in Columbus, OH. Teaching from the story of Joseph and Potiphar, Pastor Greg implores us to do the right thing. No matter the cost, even if it's just you and God, DO THE RIGHT THING! He also shows us how sometimes we may have to put our dreams on hold to help others and that the path to the palace might be through the prison. Take a...

Pastor Chet Pete of Elevation Church came through with an amazingly powerful message to start week two of our Revival! Coming from the 39th chapter of Genesis, we learned from the story of Joseph and Potiphar that, sometimes, being in charge is not a choice! Not only that, but being in charge is not about you and it also is not the same as being in control. The Lord will make you the head, not the...

Part Two of our first week of Revival came with a powerful word from Manny Arango of Social Dallas in Dallas, TX. His message from the story of Jacob, Leah and Rachel challenged us to see that all that's beautiful isn't always fruitful. He also dives into the five types of seed every person has. Take a listen and ask yourself which seed you need to surrender to God most. Support the show

Pastor Al Toledo kicks off our Revival series with an incredible message about the work of God in our lives. He preaches from Mark chapter 2, and shows us how important it is for God to make us flexible and to fill us up again. Support the show