Black Rock Church Sermons

We're kicking off our Colossians series by discovering why God's Word matters and how it shapes a life that truly honors Him. Learn how living a life worthy of the Lord is marked by joy, endurance, spiritual growth, and a deepening relationship with God.

In this episode of the Black Rock Podcast, we dive into the topic of Joyful Discipleship—and how following Jesus was never meant to feel like a heavy obligation, but instead a life marked by joy, purpose, and freedom in Christ.

Too often, people experience faith as pressure—something measured by performance, perfection, or simply trying harder. But true discipleship is not about checking religious boxes; it's about walking daily with Jesus, being transformed by His grace, and discovering the deep joy that comes from living in step with Him.

We also take time to unpack our Ministry Values—the core principles that shape the heart of ministry at Black Rock. While many churches may share similar biblical beliefs, values determine culture. They influence how we serve, how we lead, how we care for people, and how we help others take their next step in faith.

These values represent the "why" behind what we do—why we prioritize people over programs, why relationships matter, and why creating spaces for genuine spiritual growth is so important to us.

Let's chat and chew!

This message reorients people away from the values system that society has ingrained in us. Culture teaches that our greatness is based on our production and contribution as measured by society. Jesus says our contribution should be oriented towards others, not ourselves, and specifically to the weakest parts, which are the most necessary in the eyes of God.

God doesn't just want a place to dwell among His people, He wants to dwell within His people. In Week 2 of of this series, we'll discover what it means for Christ to make His home in our hearts and how His presence transforms our lives.

What if the church is meant to be more than a place we attend? In week one of this two-week series, we'll explore how God is shaping His people together into a living temple where His presence dwells among us.

Many of us sense that life was meant to be more than what we're experiencing. Easter tells the story of a God who saw our broken world and chose to step into it through Jesus. When Jesus rose from the dead, he opened the door to a new kind of life—one that begins now and continues forever. Join us this Easter as we explore what it means to live a resurrected life.

On Palm Sunday, the crowd welcomed Jesus with one powerful word: "Hosanna!" — "Save us." Some cried it in desperation. Others sang it in celebration. Yet many missed the deeper salvation God was unfolding. This Sunday, we'll discover how Jesus came not just to change our circumstances, but to rescue us from sin and give us eternal life — turning our cry for help into a shout of joy.

Welcome to the Black Rock Podcast—where faith meets life.

In today's episode, we're talking about "Majoring on the Majors." What does that really mean? It means we keep perspective on the most important thing the church does which is introduce people to the saving faith that comes from believing in Jesus Christ.

In a world filled with noise, distractions, and endless opinions, it's easy to drift into secondary issues and lose sight of what matters most. So today, we're recentering—grounding ourselves in the truth of the Gospel and reminding ourselves why it all matters.

We'll also take some time to talk about how to maintain a biblical and historical perspective in the midst of the chaos around us. When the news cycle feels overwhelming and the weight of the world presses in, how do we stay anchored? How do we navigate faithfully without losing heart?

If you've ever felt distracted, discouraged, or just overwhelmed by it all, this conversation is for you.

Lets chat and chew!

Baptism doesn't save us — Jesus does. But baptism declares what Jesus has done. This message will examine the biblical meaning of water baptism and the good news it represents. Through Scripture, we'll consider how baptism signifies cleansing from sin, new life in Christ, identification with His Church, and an obedient response of faith.

Join us as we hear from one of our Global Partners, Peter Fretheim.