The DCC Podcast

Bishop Rodgers teaches from Philippians 2:5 on "Attitude." Disunity is the result of minds that are not in sync with Christ and His church. Stress is that place where my expectation and reality conflict. The end goal for every believer should be spiritual maturity. The means we realize our only problem involves me and Christ (not others). Attitude is defined as a " manner of thinking, feeling, or...

Today, Bishop teaches from Philippians 2:1-4 on the cure for disunity. The mind has analytic abilities. It creates reasons and justifies actions. Also, it harbors suspicions and catalogs offenses. It advocates us fighting for our rights and fosters resentment. Therefore, it is important for believers to ask these four questions: (1) Does our experience in Christ appeal influence our actions; (2) D...

Today, Bishop Rodgers continues to teach from John 15:7-10 on the "The Pattern for Receiving." Branches of a vine have no choice of staying or leaving, unlike believers in Christ. We have choice rather if we want to continue to abide or remain in Christ or leave. Remaining in Christ means obeying His commands. When we obey His commands, we have influence with God. This means our lives are regulate...

Today, Bishop teaches from John 15:6-7 on how "Disconnecting Causes Decrease." The word " abide " means to " remain or stay around ." " Remaining " is evidence that salvation has already taken place. The fruit or evidence of salvation is the continuance in service to Christ and His teaching. True believers obey God's commands and willing submit to His Word. They are committed to God's Word and dev...

Today, Pastor Cohen teaches from Titus 2:1-14 on " What Does Your Life Sound Like? " As believers, our lives are like magnets. We can either compel or repel others to Christ. Christians should be known for our J.O.Y. - Jesus, Others and Yourself. As believers, we can’t blame our tendency to be negative, critical, or complaining on our “personality.” That’s really just a cover-up for being immature...

Today, Bishop teaches from John 15:3-5 on "Increase Requires Abiding." Grape branches or tendrils can grow very fast & very long. A lush vine with little fruit has failed its purpose. God may limit or remove achievements, objects, and abilities. The Greek word for " cleansed " is ( kathario ) meaning " purged " or " pruned ." This spiritual cleansing is spiritual, taking away the contamination...

Today, Bishop teaches from John 15:1-2 on "Pruning for Increase." Pruning is t he art of removing parts of a plant in order for the plant to be healthy and bear more fruit . A tree or bush will send out as many branches in many directions attempting to reach the sun. The promise of increase is contingent on us (believers) fulfilling our covenant commitments. Christ is the vine (trunk), we (Christi...

Today, Bishop Rodgers continues the series on the "Church" from Acts 2:42. Apostles were to be the teachers of the church. But before they could do it, they had to fellowship with the people in order to teach them and make them disciples. The duties of the disciples were to learn from the apostles and to abide by their instructions. All Christians should have the same hope in heaven, the same joys...

Today, Bishop Rodgers teaches from Romans 10:13-15 on "The Call to Salvation." Before a person can call on the name of Jesus for deliverance, they must first believe through the hearing of the gospel. It means believing Christ's death and resurrection. Before a person can believe, one must hear the Word of God, which creates faith in the heart. A messenger of the Word must be sent & it is the...

Today, Bishop continues the series on the "Church" from Luke 16:9-12 on the topic "Stewardship." Money is not neutral, it is evil and it must be sanctified by God to be used for good. Money defiles those who love it and allow it control their lives. As believers, we understand money is a tool which we are required to use responsibility for God's kingdom. There are three principles we need to pract...

Today, Bishop Rodgers continues the series on the "Birthing of the Church" from Acts 2-36-42 and Romans 10:8-14. Only Jesus could be God's messenger because He rendered to God's perfect obedience and love. Without Jesus, the church has no message or power. The church is dependent upon Jesus. Also, Jesus needs the church, because we are His hands and feet. The church is called "The Body of Christ."...

Today, Bishop Rodgers teaches from Matthew 16:18-19 & John 20:21-22 on "Birthing of Church." Jesus' breathing on His disciples was a sign or pledge that they would be endowed with the influences of the Holy Spirit. The church is defined as "t he people of God, redeemed by the death and resurrection of Christ, called out of the world and into the Kingdom of God ." We enter church by our confess...

Today, Bishop teaches from Genesis 3:20-24 on the topic "The Original Mother." As believers, we know Eve was the original mother. God created her because Adam didn't have a suitable helper. Eve was the first mother and the original ancestor of all people. Due to Eve's nature, she was quick to respond to the serpent suggestion than Adam. This error caused both her and Adam to sin. Though they sin,...

Bishop Rodgers continues to teach on the importance of right choices from Deuteronomy 30:15-20. Because we are created in the image of God, we have minds to think with, hearts to feel with, and a will to decide. God calls us to make right decisions. We can hear God's word, learn God's will and decide either to obey or disobey. It is that simple. God's law is not incomprehensible (too difficult) or...

Today, Bishop Rodgers continues the series "The Renewal of Choices" from Joshua 24:14-15. An integral part of our salvation is a  personal choice. Each believer must continually choose who he/she will serve. Serving the Lord is never a one-time choice, but we are always choosing to believe, to trust & to preserve in faith & to be obedient. It is a constant renewal of choices. Our comm...

Today, Bishop Rodgers teaches from Joshua 24:14-15 on "The Renewal of Choices." In this passage of Scripture, Joshua addresses the people, charging them to be faithful in serving the God who has been so faithful in helping them. Israel was being asked to choose its loyalties. Joshua didn't have to threaten them or coerce them, he set the example by his own choice. Joshua and his family were commit...

Today, Bishop Rodgers teaches from 1st Peter 4:14-18 on suffering. The fiery trial is a refining process, by which God removes the dross and purifies us. God's judgment begins " at the house of God ." There are 3 main questions we, as believers, need to ask as it relates to suffering: (1) Why am I suffering?; (2) Am I ashamed, or glorifying Christ?; and (3) Am I seeking to win the lost? We as Chri...

Today, Bishop Rodgers teaches from John 20:11-18 on how Jesus' resurrection changed "Doubting Disciples to Believing Brothers." The words Jesus spoke to Mary were of a new relationship, new relatives, and a new responsibility. The "new relationship" began with Jesus ascension and the gift of the Holy Spirit. The disciples entered a new status to become joint heirs with Christ of eternal life and p...

Today, Bishop continues to teach from Romans 8:29-30 on predestination and justification. Those God foreknew He also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of His Son (Jesus), that He might be the firstborn among many brothers. All who are called reach glorification, which guarantees the believer security. This should give us blessed assurance. Our confidence is that all who begin will finish...

Today, Bishop continues the series on "Intercession" from Romans 8:28-29. God's will "purpose, intent or plan of God" is a blueprint for the lives of believers. God does not convert men without design. Believers have dual intercession: (1) the Holy Spirit intercedes and (2) the Son of God intercedes. The same Savior who died for us is now interceding for us in heaven. As our High Priest, Jesus giv...

Today, Bishop continued on the same topic "Intercession: The Power of Partnership in Prayer." The Holy Spirit strengthens us and sustains us through times of trials. Christ interceded for our sins and as believers, the Holy Spirit intercedes for our weakness. "Intercedes" means "approaches or appeals to someone." The help the Spirit gives is His interceding. Even though the Spirit's words are not...

Today Bishop Rodgers teaches from Exodus 17:11-13 & Romans 8:26-27 on "The Power of Partnership in Prayer." Success in battle depends on our prayer life. Our spiritual battles against the world, the fleshy and the devil are won and lost through the heavy artillery of prayer. Intercession is believing God on behalf of another who needs God's intervention. Intercession is warfare and is the high...

Today, Bishop continues the series "Our First Fight" from Exodus 17:8-16. Always remember God will never promote you into a job you are not doing. So, it is vital to stay faithful in your current position. It is God's policy that we first prove ourselves as faithful servants before we can be promoted to being leaders. The rod of God was looked upon as the banner of Israel. Our successes reflect wh...

Today, Bishop Rodgers teaches from Exodus 17:8-16 on the story of the people of Israel's first fight. The people of God not only experienced trials involving the necessities of life, such as bread and water, but also faced battles when enemies attacked them. When the enemy attacked us, it is our duty to go before the Lord and cry out to Him for victory. Normally, the devil attacks us right after a...

Today, Bishop Rodgers continues in the series "Kingdom Priorities" from Luke 10:38-42. As we looker deeper into this passage of scripture, we understand we should take our responsibilities seriously, but not ourselves. Jesus did not follow His culture which limited the role of women. He encouraged women to use their interests and skills for spiritual growth. The New Testament teaches us that we mu...