NORTH.CHURCH Podcast with Pastor Rodney Fouts

Pastor Christian’s sermon, "Stop Blaming Others", challenges us to stop shifting blame and start taking responsibility for our lives. Using Moses as an example, he showed how blame can lead to bitterness, keep us stuck in the past, and cause us to miss out on God’s blessings. Instead, we’re called to repent, own our actions, and move forward in obedience, knowing that healing and growth begin with accountability. Listen and be challenged. 

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Pastor Samson's sermon from Numbers chapters 22 through 25 entitled, "Why Couldn't Balaam Curse Israel?" reminds us that we cannot be cursed because we are blessed and set apart by God, carrying the presence of Christ within us. While the enemy may try to attack us from the outside with accusations and from the inside with temptation, our assurance is in knowing that we belong to God and have already won through Jesus. We are called to stand firm, live holy lives, and walk in the confidence that Christ in us is our hope and victory. Listen and be challenged.

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In week one of our new collection of talk, "A Common Thread", Pastor Rodney's sermon, Choose the Cloud, emphasizes the importance of following God's presence, just as the Israelites followed the cloud by day and fire by night. He warns against the dangers of complaining, which stems from unbelief and leads to consequences like wandering and wasted potential, urging us to surround ourselves with God’s Word and His people. Instead of complaining and trying to control circumstances, we should cultivate gratitude, trust, and obedience, allowing God to lead us into His blessings. Listen and be challenged. 

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In the final day of Revival, Peter Reeves preaches about the greatness of Jesus, declaring that He is greater than our struggles, fears, and limitations. He illustrates this through the story of the demon-possessed man in Mark 5, showing how Jesus brings transformation where society pushes people away, emphasizing that true peace comes from recognizing God's power and presence. We are urged to shift our focus from our shortcomings to the overwhelming goodness of Jesus, surrendering fully and receiving His peace. Listen and be challenged. 

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On day three of Revival, Pastor Jabin Chavez preached on the story of Jacob wrestling with God in Genesis 32, using it as a powerful metaphor for surrendering to God. He emphasizes that we must stop running from our past, admit our struggles, and hold on to God for transformation, just as Jacob did when he received a new name and identity as Israel. We must reject negative words spoken over our lives, embrace God's blessing, and walk forward in the new identity He gives us. Listen and be challenged. 

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On day two of Revival, Dr. Manny Arango’s sermon, centered on the idea of living water from John 4, encourages us to seek the eternal and sustaining refreshment that comes from God rather than temporary fulfillment from worldly sources. He explains that chaos in our lives—whether in finances, relationships, or personal well-being—results from doing things out of order, and that aligning ourselves with God’s ordained order brings true transformation and stability. Listen and be challenged. 

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Opening up Revival, we welcomed Mercy Lokulutu last night as she preached on "The Sound of Revival", emphasizing that true revival doesn’t start with what we do, but with what we hear. From Acts 2 to Blind Bartimaeus, we see that breakthrough and transformation come when we tune our ears to the voice of God. Just as noise, fear, and distractions can distort our spiritual hearing, causing spiritual vertigo, we are urged to recalibrate, repent, and truly listen. Revival is messy, unpredictable, and beyond our control, but when we surrender our agendas and hear the sound from heaven, we step into the move of God. Listen and be challenged.

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In the final week of "In the Beginning", Pastor Rodney’s sermon, “The Practice of The Presence,” emphasizes that God’s presence is the foundation of our redemption, transformation, and guidance. Drawing from Romans 8 and Exodus 33-40, he highlights how God’s covenant with Israel foreshadows Christ’s work—restoring His presence among His people through salvation and the Holy Spirit. True transformation comes not from performance but from surrender, obedience, and practicing God’s presence daily, allowing His Spirit to lead us into a new life of purpose, intimacy, and victory over sin. Listen and be challenged. 

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In week six of "In the Beginning", Pastor Christian's sermon emphasizes that, as followers of Christ, we are part of a new family—God’s family—where unity transcends cultural and personal differences. Drawing from Romans 3, he explains that salvation is not based on ethnicity, traditions, or works but on faith in Jesus Christ, who justifies and redeems all who believe. In response, we are called to embrace Kingdom Community by living in authentic relationships, sharing life together, and refusing to walk alone in our faith journey. Listen and be challenged. 

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Pastor Rodney’s sermon, New Beginning, emphasizes Jesus’ resurrection as the foundation of Christian faith, proving His divinity and victory over death. Jesus not only reassures His disciples with peace but also commissions them to preach the gospel, extending the forgiveness of sins and the promise of His return. Christ empowers us as believers with the Holy Spirit, who serves as an advocate, teacher, guide, and source of strength, ensuring they are equipped to fulfill their calling. Listen and be challenged.

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