This week’s message, “Formed by the Word,” explores Joshua 1:1–8 and 2 Timothy 3:10–17 and invites us to discover how Scripture can move from information we know to truth that actually forms the way we live.

Studying the Bible doesn't have to be complicated. In this message, Rev. John Arnold shares two simple practices that can help anyone approach Scripture with greater curiosity and a willingness to respond to what God is teaching us.

📖 Scripture: Joshua 1:1–8; 2 Timothy 3:10–17

🎙️ Message: “Formed by the Word”

⛪ Series: Core Practices of the Christian Faith — Study📌 Subscribe for weekly messages, devotionals, and more from FPCRogers.

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In this episode:

-- Why spiritual growth requires intentional practices

-- Why Bible study is about formation, not just information

-- How the Old and New Testaments point us toward Christ- Why curiosity is essential for spiritual growth

-- How Scripture moves from something we know to something we live-

Two simple questions for your daily Bible reading

Try this: After reading Scripture, write:“

A question I have is…”

Then: “I think today God wants me to…”

Key Takeaways

--Spiritual growth rarely happens by accident.

--Scripture is meant to form us, not merely inform us.

--Curiosity opens us to continued growth, while action helps truth become part of our lives.

--And meaningful Bible study can begin with just a few intentional minutes each day.

In this week’s message, “Let Love Be Genuine,” explores Romans 12:9–18 and invites us to reflect on what authentic Christian love looks like in our everyday relationships. Whether you’re watching from home or on the go, we’re glad you’re here.

📖 Scripture: Romans 12:9–18
🎙️ Message: “Let Love Be Genuine”
⛪ Series: Fellowship / Koinonia

Romans tells us, “Let love be genuine.” But what happens when loving another person pushes us beyond our comfort zone? In this message, Pastor John Arnold shares how an unexpected friendship challenged his assumptions and helped him discover a deeper kind of love—love rooted in humility, honor, service, and the recognition that every person is a child of God. As you listen, consider where God might be inviting you to let go of pretense, move beyond discomfort, and show up more authentically in your relationships.

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Reflection Questions:

1. Where do you find yourself putting up a mask in relationships?
2. Who is difficult for you to genuinely honor?
3. What assumptions influence how quickly you value another person?
4. How might Jesus be asking you to move beyond your relational comfort zone?
5. What would “outdoing one another in showing honor” look like this week?

This week’s message, “We Belong to One Another," explores 1 Corinthians 12:12–27 and invites us to rediscover a deeper meaning of fellowship. Christian community is more than gathering in the same place. God joins us together as the body of Christ, where every person matters, every gift has a purpose, and no one is meant to follow Jesus alone.

Some of us are tempted to believe we have little to contribute. Others carry far more than God ever intended us to carry by ourselves. Scripture points us toward a healthier way: bringing our gifts, receiving the gifts of others, depending on the Holy Spirit, and keeping Christ at the head of the body.

This week, consider where God may be inviting you to take your place in the body—not by doing everything, but by faithfully doing the part God has given you.

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Key Takeaways

• Biblical fellowship involves devoted belonging, not merely attendance.
• No Christian is designed to be a “church of one.”
• Every member of Christ’s body has value and purpose.
• Over-functioning can unintentionally prevent others from using their gifts.
• Under-functioning deprives the body of gifts God intentionally provided.
• The Holy Spirit works through our connections with one another. Christ—not the pastor, program, music, or individual member—must remain the head.

Reflection Questions

1. Where have you experienced the difference between simply being around people and truly belonging?
2. Are you currently under-functioning or over-functioning in some part of your life or church involvement?
3. What gift has God given you that someone else in the body may need?
4. Whose gifts do you need to receive instead of trying to do everything yourself?
5. What would change this week if you consciously allowed Christ to lead rather than assuming everything depended on you?

You Belong Here | Finding Real Christian Community | Ephesians 2This week’s message, “You Belong Here,” explores Ephesians 2:11–22 and Acts 2 and invites us to discover the difference between simply attending church and truly belonging to a Christian community.Biblical fellowship—koinonia—is more than getting together. Through Jesus Christ, people who were once far away have been brought near and welcomed into God’s family. Jesus makes the first move. Because God has given us a place at the table, we can become people who help others experience that same belonging.Whether you’re watching from home or on the go, we’re glad you’re here.📖 Scripture: Ephesians 2:11–22; Acts 2🎙️ Message: “You Belong Here”⛪ Series: Foundations of Spiritual Formation📌 Subscribe for weekly messages, devotionals, and more from FPCRogers.READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP IN YOUR SPIRITUAL GROWTH?Download the free Foundations of Spiritual Formation resources and put what you're learning into practice.Each guide includes Scripture, short reflections, practical exercises, and a simple LEARN → LIVE → REST rhythm to help you grow in Christ through Fellowship, Study, Service, and Worship.Get started to day - https://fpcrogers.com/resources🔗 Helpful Links:👉 Plan your first visit – fpcrogers.com/plan-a-visit👉 Give Online – fpcrogers.com/giving👉 Follow us on Facebook – facebook.com/FPCRogers👉 Learn more about us – fpcrogers.com

Key Takeaways

• We don't drift into deeper discipleship; spiritual growth requires intentional action.
• Biblical fellowship is deeper than simply spending time together.
• Belonging begins with God's acceptance of us in Jesus Christ.
• Jesus brings people who were far away near.
• Our identity in Christ can overcome the walls we create between people.
• Receiving God's welcome should make us people who welcome others.

Reflection Questions

1. Where have you experienced a genuine sense of belonging?
2. What is the difference between a church being friendly and someone actually feeling that they belong?
3. What does Ephesians 2 teach us about who takes the first step toward us?
4. What “dividing walls” can make fellowship difficult today?
5. Who might God be inviting you to intentionally welcome this week?

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This week’s message, “How to Forgive When You’ve Been Hurt,” explores Genesis 45:1–15 and invites us to discover what forgiveness really means—and what it doesn’t mean.Through the story of Joseph and his brothers, we discover four important truths: forgiveness is not forgetting, forgiveness is not condoning what happened, forgiveness does not always require restoring a relationship, and holding onto the past can keep us captive.Forgiveness is hard work. But for followers of Jesus, it is also at the heart of the gospel. We forgive not because the hurt didn’t matter, but because in Christ, God has forgiven us.If you’re carrying an old resentment, wound, or relationship you can’t seem to release, this message offers practical and biblical encouragement for taking a step toward healing and freedom.Show Notes

Joseph had every reason to resent his brothers. Instead, when they were finally reunited, Joseph acknowledged the wrong they had done while choosing a path toward forgiveness and reconciliation.

The sermon highlights four principles:

1. Forgiveness is not forgetting. We don’t have to pretend the hurt never happened.
2. Forgiveness is not condoning. Forgiving someone does not make what they did acceptable.
3. Forgiveness doesn’t always mean restored relationship. Healthy boundaries can coexist with forgiveness.
4. Holding onto the past ultimately hurts us. Resentment can become a prison that keeps us tied to the person or event that wounded us.

For Christians, there is an even deeper reason to forgive: “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you” (Ephesians 4:32).

Practical next step: Bring one unresolved hurt before God this week. Ask God what it would look like to release your need for judgment, seek healing, and begin moving toward forgiveness.

These themes and illustrations come directly from the sermon transcript, including the distinction between forgiveness and reconciliation and the image of resentment creating a “prison with an open door.”

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DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE DEVOTIONAL GUIDEWould you like to be more guided by God's Spirit in your daily life? Then, download "One Minute with the Holy Spirit". In this 50-day devotional guide you will receive daily biblical instruction to help recognize and undestand the work of the Holy Spirit better. Get started to day - https://fpcrogers.com/resources🔗 Helpful Links:👉 Plan your first visit – fpcrogers.com/plan-a-visit👉 Give Online – fpcrogers.com/giving👉 Follow us on Facebook – facebook.com/FPCRogers👉 Learn more about us – fpcrogers.comReflection QuestionsWhat hurt or resentment do you find yourself rehearsing rather than releasing?How does knowing that forgiveness is not the same as forgetting or condoning change your understanding of forgiveness?Is there a relationship where forgiveness is needed but healthy boundaries are still appropriate?What might you be holding onto by insisting on being the judge of someone who hurt you?How does remembering God’s forgiveness of you change the way you approach someone who has wronged you?

Feeling Distracted When You Pray? Try This.

You sit down to pray…and suddenly you’re thinking about yesterday, worrying about tomorrow, or mentally working through your to-do list.

Sound familiar?

In this short practice, we explore a simple way to become more attentive to God through three slow, gentle breaths.

We’re not breathing to make God present—God is already here. We’re using the breath to help ourselves become present to God.

Then we’ll pray together and begin a simple 10-day challenge:

Three breaths.
“God, I’m here, and I’m giving you my attention.”
Then pray.

And when your attention wanders?

Breathe. Reset. Return.

This week’s message, “God Is Not In There” explores 1 Kings 19:9–18 and invites us to reflect on how God meets us in exhaustion, questions, storms, and silence.Elijah had been faithful. He had experienced an extraordinary victory. And then he reached the point where he simply could not carry any more.God did not shame Elijah or tell him to try harder. God cared for him, listened to him, and eventually met him not in the wind, earthquake, or fire, but in the quiet.Sometimes God doesn’t shout. Sometimes God whispers.And when God seems quiet, we should not mistake the silence for absence.This message also challenges us to practice the ministry of presence. When someone is hurting, we do not always need an explanation or the perfect words. Sometimes faithfulness looks like saying, “I don’t know, but I am here”—and staying.Whether you’re watching from home or on the go, we’re glad you’re here.📌 Subscribe for weekly messages, devotionals, and more from FPCRogers.DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE DEVOTIONAL GUIDEWould you like to be more guided by God's Spirit in your daily life? Then, download "One Minute with the Holy Spirit". In this 50-day devotional guide you will receive daily biblical instruction to help recognize and undestand the work of the Holy Spirit better. Get started to day - https://fpcrogers.com/resources🔗 Helpful Links:👉 Plan your first visit – FPCRogers.com/plan-a-visit👉 Give Online – FPCRogers.com/giving👉 Follow us on Facebook – Facebook: FPCRogers👉 Learn more about us – FPCRogers.com#FPCRogers #Elijah #GodIsWithUs #Faith #Sermon

What does a tree frog in an enclosed courtyard have to do with the Holy Spirit?

In this brief devotional, Pastor John Arnold reflects on an unexpected discovery that became a powerful reminder: God's Spirit is always present, even when we don't recognize it. Join us for a simple encouragement to keep our eyes open for the quiet ways God is at work around us.

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Before you rush into the rest of your day...Take one minute.Breathe. Set aside the noise. Become aware of God's presence.Let's pray together.🙏

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How do you know the Holy Spirit is moving in your life?Many people look for dramatic experiences, but Scripture points us toward something much quieter—and often much more profound.In this Tuesday Tutorial, we reflect on 2 Corinthians 3:17:"Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom."Together we'll explore:=> Why freedom is one of the clearest signs of the Holy Spirit's work.=> The difference between freedom and compulsion.=> Three practical ways you may already be seeing the Holy Spirit at work.=> One simple question you can ask every day to grow your awareness of God's presence.Whether you're new to following Jesus or have walked with Him for years, this teaching will help you recognize His quiet work in your everyday life.Reflection Question:"Where am I becoming freer?"If this video encouraged you, please:👍 Like💬 Leave a comment sharing where you've experienced God's freedom.🔔 Subscribe for more weekly Tuesday Tutorials as we learn to recognize the Holy Spirit's work in our daily lives.📖 Download your FREE copy of One Minute with the Holy Spirithttps://fpcrogers.kit.com/96bc3b1aecScripture - 2 Corinthians 3:17Connect with Me📌 Subscribe for weekly messages, devotionals, and more from FPCRogers.🔗 Helpful Links:👉 Plan your first visit – ⁠https://fpcrogers.com/plan-a-visit⁠👉 Give Online – ⁠https://www.fpcrogers.com/giving⁠👉 Follow us on Facebook – ⁠ https://www.facebook.com/FPCRogers/ 👉 Instagram – ⁠  @fpcrogers  👉 Learn more about us – ⁠https://www.fpcrogers.com⁠