Black Rock Church Sermons

Feeling stuck, distracted, or distant from God? The answer might not be to focus more on yourself - but to focus on someone else. Jesus showed us a radically different way to live: He came not to be served, but to serve. This week in ENGIZO, discover why serving others can transform something inside of us, make us more like Jesus, and become a powerful way to draw near to God.  

Have you ever stood on a mountaintop, watched an incredible sunset, or looked up at a sky full of stars and felt something stir inside you? There's a reason creation can affect us so deeply. This week in ENGIZO, discover how the beauty and wonder of the world around us can turn our attention toward God and draw us closer to the One who created it all.  

The Black Rock Podcast — where faith meets life. At Black Rock, one of our strongest ministry values is simple: It's All About Souls. If we truly believe that we were created for eternity, then helping people discover the love and salvation of Jesus matters more than anything else. But sharing our faith isn't about pressure, treating people like projects, or trying to convince someone to believe....

God often uses other people to draw us closer to Him. A meaningful conversation, an encouraging word, or a friend who challenges our faith can help us experience God in ways we never could alone. This week in ENGIZO, discover the power of relationships that don't just bring us closer to each other—but draw us closer to God.

God often uses other people to draw us closer to Him. A meaningful conversation, an encouraging word, or a friend who challenges our faith can help us experience God in ways we never could alone. This week in ENGIZO, discover the power of relationships that don't just bring us closer to each other—but draw us closer to God.

Life can get so busy and noisy that we rarely slow down long enough to simply enjoy being with God. This week, discover how drawing near through stillness, prayer, and listening can help you experience the love of God more deeply and the joy of simply being in God's presence.  

What would it look like to experience a deeper relationship with God? James 4:8 gives us an incredible invitation: "Draw near to God and he will draw near to you." Because God created each of us uniquely, we don't all experience closeness with Him in exactly the same way. Discover how understanding the ways God has made you—and learning from the ways He has made others—can help you begin a lifelon...

God isn't simply looking for the most qualified and skilled people to make a difference for His Kingdom. While feelings of insecurity and doubt sometimes stop us from following God's call, He works through us in more powerful ways than we can understand.

On this episode of the Black Rock Podcast we're continuing our conversation around Black Rock Church's ministry values with a look at Serve — Equip the Saints. Jesus said He came "not to be served, but to serve." But what does that actually mean for us as followers of Jesus? Is serving just volunteering at church, or is it something much deeper? We're talking about what it means to discover the jo...

Addiction, struggles with mental health, life's current circumstances, hurt, and tragedies can all be reasons why we feel unable to approach God as the King. How can we be sure God will accept us approaching Him? Psalm 24 has the answer to these questions. 

Life is full of moments when we wish God would show us the whole road ahead, but He often gives us just enough light for the next step. In this message, we'll look at the wisdom sayings in Psalm 119:105 and Psalm 37:23–24 to discover how God's Word guides us, how His hand upholds us, and how we can walk with confidence even when the path ahead feels uncertain.   

Tired of carrying a heavy load from the wrong choices you've made? Longing to escape the guilt and shame that leaves you feeling cut off from God's joy and love? Learn from Psalm 51 about how heart change leads to life change.

We all want God's protection, peace, and provision, but Psalm 91 reveals that these promises are connected to something deeper: abiding in His presence. Join us as we discover what it means to dwell with God and how a life anchored in Him can transform the way we face fear, uncertainty, and everyday challenges.

Sometimes the lot that God has given us in life can feel restrictive, not ideal, or even difficult. David shows us in Psalm 16 that we can have confidence, hope, and purpose as we discover how to be grateful for what God has blessed us with.

Welcome to the Black Rock Podcast — where faith meets life.  What does it really mean to say work is worship? In this episode of The Black Rock Podcast, we continue our series on Black Rock Church's ministry values by exploring Excellence—not as perfectionism or performance, but as an act of worship. We discuss God's design for meaningful work, why Christians should be known for integrity and whol...

What do you do when it feels like everything has fallen apart and God seems no where to be found? This message looks at Psalm 77 as a way to find a pathway in the middle of dark times.  

For 90+ years Black Rock Church, one of our main goals is to bring the Good News of Jesus to the nations.  This is not our idea, it is God's heart to reach all people so that they can have a restored relationship with him.  God's word calls us to be witnesses to all nations.  Will you help us to pray, give and go?

Anxiety is at an all-time high in America. The majority of people in our culture claim to be anxious, with many struggling with crippling anxiety. While we may not always be able to avoid anxious situations, we have a God who promises to never leave us, despite our circumstances. 

Welcome to the  Black Rock Podcast , where faith meets real life. We're glad you're joining us today. Over the last few episodes, we've been walking through Black Rock Church's Ministry Values —the convictions that shape who we are, how we follow Jesus, and the culture we're striving to create as a church. We've talked about Joyful Discipleship and being Outward Focused , and today we're looking a...

Ever feel like you've hit an invisible wall in your relationship with God? Peter learned from Jesus that the problem is on our end, but God is on our side. Join us as we discover the path to breakthrough found in Peter's Pyramid.  

Baptism is more than a moment — it's a declaration of a new life in Christ. Join us as we celebrate stories of transformation and look at how Jesus calls us to believe in Him, leave behind the old life, and grow into the fullness of who He created us to be.

What happens when Christ is at the center of every moment of every day? In Colossians 4, Paul challenges us to live with purpose, speak with grace, and look for opportunities to point others toward Jesus. Discover how God uses ordinary people and everyday conversations to make an extraordinary difference in their community and the world.  

A life centered on Jesus transforms how you live with others. Whether it's marriage, parenting, family drama, or frustrating people at work, Colossians 3 gives a surprisingly practical and refreshing vision for relationships marked by love, sacrifice, grace, and purpose instead of conflict, selfishness, and scorekeeping.

Welcome to the Black Rock Podcast, where faith meets real life. Today we're talking about one of our core ministry values: being outward focused. At Black Rock, we believe church is for everyone. That's why we strive to communicate the truth of God's Word in a way that's relatable, understandable, and engaging—especially for people who may be new to faith. As Paul reminds us in 1 Corinthians, ever...

When you set your mind on Christ you actively put to death sin in your life and put on Godly character of compassion, kindness, and love.