The DCC Podcast

This week, Bishop Rodgers continues to teach from Acts 7:54-60 on "Killing God's Voice." Stephen's indictment against the religious leaders literally cut through their hearts and made them fill up with wrath. They were seething with anger against the preacher of repentance. They wanted to stop the voice of God speaking through Stephen. While they were angry, Stephen stayed focused on Christ. God g...

This week, Bishop Rodgers teaches from Acts 7:51-53 on the dangers of holy consecration without spiritual conversion. Stephen was a spirit-filled man but was not limited to serving tables. He won the lost and performed miracles. The way the Jewish leaders treated Stephen was similar to how they treated Jesus. Even Stephen's face showed the glory of God, which revealed he was a servant of God. Step...

This week Bishop teaches from Acts 2:44-27 on “The Daily Additions.” The early church was united in the same community. The word common means “koina” which comes from the word “koinonia” meaning fellowship . The people having everything in common was not socialism or communism, because it was voluntary. The early church had an intense sense of responsibility for each other, which led to them havin...

This week Bishop teaches from Acts 2:37-39 on “The Results” of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. Apostle Peter gives his first sermon which caused the great multitude to come under conviction. The power to cause someone to change in their heart and mind is the Word of God. It not enough to feel guilty, but to repent. Repentance is what brings forgiveness. We pray as you listen t...

This week, Bishop teaches from Acts 2:40-24 on the "Outcome" of Peter's sermon. When repentance comes, our future is changed. We are able to wing battles of the the power of the Holy Spirit. The promise of the Holy Spirit is for all who hear the Word and obey it . As believers, we must be careful to listen to Word for ourselves and stop thinking the Word is for someone else. A disconnected Christi...

This week, Bishop continues on the series "The Holy Spirit" , as he teaches from Acts 2:14-21 with a message entitled "The Message" . In this passage of scripture, Peter addresses the mockers who said the people of God were drunk with new wine. Though Peter had been an unstable leader, Christ had forgiven and restored him. This was the new Peter, humble but bold. No matter what sins you have commi...

This week, Bishop teaches from Acts 2:5-13 on the "The Response." There are three parts of the Christian experience: Salvation, Sanctification, and Service. Unction and Pentecostal power is connected to service, giving us spiritual discernment & effectiveness in the utterance of Truth. The response was witnessing. The believers were praising God and not preaching the gospel. The sound of the w...

This week, Bishop Rodgers teaches from Acts 2:1-4 on "The Arrival" of the Holy Spirit. On the Day of Pentecost, 120 disciples were all in the upper room and on one accord. One accord means of the same mind or spirit. They had a harmony that led them to action. This meant the first fruits were born; the church itself and the first harvest of souls. It was the institution of the new rule and princip...

Bishop Rodgers continues with part 5 of the series "In The Interim" . We must pray, be persistent, be in unity and be submitted, if we expect to receive the promise. The first generation of preachers were to be eyewitnesses and be able to validate God's mighty deeds, but like Judas, many individuals have never been saved, yet continue to perform church duties. We, as believers, must be completely...

Bishop Rodgers continues the series "In the Interim" from Acts 1:12-26. There comes a point in our walk where we do not have broaden our belief or enlarge our understanding. We simply need to really believe and act on what we believe. We must pray, be persistent, be in unity and be submitted, expecting to receive. We pray as you listen to this message, you will gain a deeper understanding on livin...

This week, Pastor Cohen Rodgers teaches on the "The Deadly Connection of Comfort". When it comes to your comfort, you can either confront it or cater to it. He used King David's life, from 2 Samuel 11:1-27, as an example of the consequences of comfort. King David should have been off to war with his army like other kings, but he decided to stay in the rear. This was a costly decision. Yesterday's...

Bishop Rodgers continues the series "In the Interim" from Act 1:6-8. The disciples were still thinking in terms of an earthly, physical Messiah and a physical and material rule and reign. Jesus breathed upon His disciples and told them to receive the Holy Spirit. The term receive means to take or accept. They were to accept the Holy Spirit, to become new creations. As new creations, they are now a...

This week, Bishop Rodgers continues the message "In the Interim." The interim refers to the period between Jesus' resurrection and His ascension. Pentecost is when the Holy Spirit first came upon Christ's disciples. This is often called the "Birthday of the Church." The Holy Spirit is the third Person of the Trinity. God uses the Holy Spirit to act, reveal His will, empowe individuals, and disclos...

This week, Bishop teaches from Acts 1:4-8 on the Holy Spirit. In this passage of Scripture, the disciples were assembled together in Jerusalem. Jesus commanded them not to leave until the Promise of the Father was fulfilled. This means they could not leave until they were baptized with the Holy Spirit. John, the Baptist, baptizes with water, but Jesus was speaking of a new kind of Baptism. Baptism...

This week, Bishop Rodgers teaches from 1 Kings 17:8-16 on "A Mother's Extraordinary Test of Faith". When the widow of Zarephath met Prophet Elijah, she thought she was preparing her last meal. Faith is the step between promise and assurance. Every miracle begins with a simple act of obedience. Elijah's faith was tested severely when he learned the widow's supplies were exhausted. The Spirit of God...

This week, Bishop Rodgers teaches from John 21:15-18 on the story of how Simon Peter became "the Rock". Peter had not yet proven himself to live up to that name. Jesus starts a process of leadership training for Peter by asking him three questions and giving a command. The great catch of fish by the disciples symbolized the church and the room for all people of all nations. Jesus questioned Peter'...

This week, Bishop Rodgers teaches from John 21:1-14 on "The Fix for Failing Fishermen." Fishermen are courageous and dedicated workers. They are not quitters. In this story, the fishermen did not catch anything. This is a microcosm of the church toiling amidst a restless world. We are to be constantly fishing for men, no matter how dark or cold the night. Failure is the most creative phenomenon of...

This week, Bishop Rodgers teaches from Luke 24:13-27 on "The Incognito Christ." The story is about two disciples traveling to Emmaus. They were discussing the events that happen in Jerusalem concerning the Jesus' death. While they were talking, a stranger (Jesus) came alongside them and joined their conversation. They were depressed and negative in their confusion, they could not make the obvious...

This week, Bishop P. O. Rodgers dives into the Jesus' "Triumphal Entry".

This week, Bishop Rodgers teaches from Luke 19:11-27 on the the topic "Occupy Till I Come." Jesus tells a story about a nobleman who traveled on behalf of the king. In the parable, Jesus tells us to "Do Business" on His behalf until His returned. The term occupy means diligent action, to walk, to set in motion, and to continue in motion. Every believer is called and gifted by Christ to serve. When...

This week, Bishop Rodgers teaches from Luke 19:1-10 on the story of Zacchaeus. Jesus was passing through Jericho. Zacchaeus, who was a tax collector and rich, was curious. He ran down the street like a little boy following a parade. Zacchaeus even climbed a tree, so he could see what was going on. Pride often keeps successful people from trusting Jesus, but not in Zacchaeus case. He was rich, but...

This week, Bishop Rodgers teaches from Mark 10:46-52 on "How We Receive Sight?" Bishop explains the story of the blind man named Bartimaeus. Jericho had over 20,000 priests and as many Levites at the temple. Because of the Passover, everyone was on duty. Bartimaeus, a beggar, sat at the northern gate of the temple. Bartimaeus caused an uproar to get Jesus' attention. The blind man did not let the...

This week, Bishop Rodgers teaches from 2 Peter 1:10-11 on "Confirming Your Calling." During Peter's time, believers were in danger (as today) of turning to the doctrine of false teachers. These false teachers were teaching believers to live an immoral life with consequences. Peter contradicted this teaching, explaining Christians must match their calling and election with Holy living. This means b...

Today, Bishop Rodgers continues the series "Supplementing Your Faith." Believers are to "grow in the grace and knowledge" of our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ. We are to grow and supplement our faith with goodness, knowledge, self-control, endurance, godliness, brotherly affection and love." We must practice these qualities of Christ in our day-to-day life. Our faith must go beyond what we believ...

This week, Bishop Rodgers teaches from 2 Peter 1:5-8 on "Supplementing Your Faith." God gives His children all we need to live godly lives, but we must apply ourselves and be diligent to use the "means of grace" He has provided. Spiritual growth is not automatic. Christ gives us the power and the divine nature, but we, as believers, must make use of that power by making every effort to set aside o...