Black Rock Church Sermons

This Community Engagement Sunday explores the Activist Way of drawing near to God by fighting injustice, defending the oppressed, and helping those who are hurting or in need. Through inspiring stories of people and organizations making a real difference in our community and around the world, we'll discover how God is bringing hope and healing to hurting people and how each of us can be part of God's work.

Many of the greatest minds in human history have held a deep faith in Jesus Christ. Yet some people assume that faith and intellectual thinking don't go together. What if using our minds is actually one of the most powerful ways to draw closer to God? Discover how exploring the incredible depths of God's truth can strengthen our faith, deepen our relationship with God, and transform the way we live.

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. We can't save anyone—only God can. Our role is simply to share.

In this episode of the Ministry Values Podcast, we explore what "It's All About Souls" really means—and how it can shape the way we live, love, and build relationships every day.

How do we care about someone's eternity without treating them like a project? What holds us back from sharing our faith? And how can we become more confident and natural at sharing both our story and God's story?

Because when it comes to eternity, it really is all about souls.

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 lifelong journey of drawing nearer to God.

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.