NORTH.CHURCH Podcast with Pastor Rodney Fouts

In week two of "In the Desert", Pastor Christian delves into the topic of complaining, drawing from the biblical account of the Israelites in the desert. He shares a personal experience of complaining, highlighting how easily we complain about things we once prayed for. His sermon explores the reasons for complaining, such as hardships and negative perspectives, and emphasizes the detrimental effects of complaining on our spiritual journey, along with the importance of surrounding ourselves with positive influences. Listen and be challenged to shift from complaining to praising.

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In week one of our new collection of talks, "In the Desert", Pastor Samson explores the patterns of behavior exhibited by the Israelites in Numbers 11, which prevented them from entering the promised land. These patterns include complaining, a lack of trust in God, and a longing for their past in Egypt. Moses, though a mediator, was unable to change their hearts. 

The sermon draws parallels to our lives, highlighting the need to break free from our own patterns and trust in Jesus, who is a better mediator than Moses. The filling of the Holy Spirit is crucial for experiencing God's promises in our lives and we must become self-aware of our sinful tendencies, boldly approach Jesus, and ask for the Holy Spirit to transform our patterns into promises. Listen and be challenged. 

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Our final day of Revival welcomes our friend, Mercy Lokulutu, from Dallas, TX. Preaching from Luke 14, Mercy shows us the power of our thoughts and how it can affect our destiny, whether we realize it or not.  Being transformed by the renewing of our mind goes beyond replacing a negative thought with a positive one, but by thinking about ourselves less and about God more. There is a standing invitation for us at the table of God. Don't allow excuses to keep you from it because there is still room for more. Listen and be challenged. 

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Night three of Revival welcomes Pastor Faith Cho from Mosaic Covenant Church in Paramus, NJ. Preaching from II Samuel 6, she shows how the mysteries of God should make us want to go deeper in His word, seek after Him more, and use it as an open door to His presence. We have to move from disappointment to revival and that cannot be done until we abide in Him and forfeit our expectations. Listen and be challenged.

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Day two of Revival welcomes Pastor Chet Pete of Elevation Church in University City, NC. Using the story of God promising Abraham and Sarah a child, he illustrates how the lies we believe can affect our destiny. We must not allow our limitations, insecurities, or experiences dictate and overshadow the promises God has made to us. Because He is in us, we can declare, "I AM!" Listen and be challenged.

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Opening our Revival experiences is Pastor Greg Ford of One Church in Columbus, OH. He brings a powerful and timely word from the book of Genesis, using Abraham as an example of why we can't let our minds convince us that going beyond the familiar, to follow the purpose God has laid out for us, is something we cannot handle. We must pray, process, and persevere, not allowing ourselves to be limited by our past. Listen and be challenged.

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In the eighth and final week of “Life After the Garden”, Pastor Rodney encourages us to go "Beyond Belief" by seeking a deeper experience of God's presence. Preaching from the book of Exodus, he emphasizes surrender, sacrifice, and obedience, warning us against seeking comfort over growth. As you listen, begin to realize, position, and practice God's presence which will impact both your personal life and your interactions with others.

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In week 7 of Life After the Garden, Pastor Rodney delves into the theme of "presence," using Exodus 33 as a focal point where Moses seeks assurance of God's companionship. He highlights the difference between God's omnipresence and His manifest presence, emphasizing the transformative power of the latter. 

Through this message, we see the human tendency to prioritize control, pleasure, productivity, or people over God's presence. However, we must release control and prioritize God's presence, which ultimately leads to true fulfillment and purpose. Listen and be challenged.

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In today's message, Pastor Rodney preaches from Exodus 15 and talks about the importance of singing new songs unto the Lord, highlighting God's unfailing love and urging us to worship even in challenging times. He shows us that the measure of a God-honoring song is singing BEFORE seeing results. As you listen, consider what a new song of praise might look like in your life.

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In part two of Pastor Rodney's message from last week, "Keeping the Dream Alive", he continues to unpack the story of Joseph and how the Lord was with him through troubled times. Pastor encourages us to focus on making others a success and not becoming discouraged if reciprocation is not immediate, because God sees and remembers. We must be desperate for God, building our dependence on Him and knowing that forgiveness is the prerequisite for fruitfulness. Listen and be challenged. 

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