📝 Show Notes:

In this week’s episode, Pastor Rob and Tim sit down to unpack Pastor Erica’s powerful message from October 12 titled “Oil Over Offense.”

They talk about what it really means to live unoffendable, how small offenses can quietly grow into major walls, and how the anointing oil of the Holy Spirit helps us walk in grace, not grudges. Expect laughter, honesty, and a few “Would You Rather: Church Edition” moments before diving into the heart of it all.

🎧 Listen to the original sermon by Pastor Erica:

👉 Watch on YouTube

💍 PLUS: Don’t miss The Art of Marriage Class happening this Saturday at Christ The Rock Church!

Thanks to a generous donor, there’s a BOGO FREE offer—bring your spouse or bless another couple with a free registration.

👉 Register here: The Art of Marriage – Sign Up Today

🎣 Don’t Take the Bait – Week 2: Let It Go

Bitterness is sneaky. It starts small—a comment, a misunderstanding, a hurt feeling—but if it’s left alone, it grows roots that choke out joy and peace. In this week’s conversation, Pastor Rob and Tim talk about how easy it is to hold on to offense, why forgiveness feels so hard, and what it really looks like to let go and live free.

Drawing from Hebrews 12:15 and Ephesians 4:31, they unpack how bitterness spreads, how it affects your walk with Jesus, and how choosing forgiveness releases you from what’s been holding you back.

If you’ve ever caught yourself replaying an old hurt or letting a small thing ruin your peace, this one’s for you.

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This week, Pastor Rob sits down with Sergio and Maya, who will be leading our upcoming Art of Marriage one-day conference on Saturday, October 25, from 9 AM to 4 PM at Christ The Rock Church.

They talk about who this event is for, what couples can expect to learn, and how small investments of time can make a lasting impact on your relationship. Whether you’ve been married six months or sixty years, this day is for you.

You’ll hear about:

• Common struggles couples face today
• How to reconnect when life feels busy
• God’s blueprint for a healthy, grace-filled marriage
• Practical tools you’ll take home from the event

🎁 Registration is $50 per couple and includes:

Breakfast, lunch, a workbook, door prizes, and giveaways!

👉 Register today: https://christtherockag.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3138128

Don’t wait—spots are limited, and this could be the day that strengthens your marriage in a whole new way.

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• Learn more about The Art of Marriage at familylife.com/art-of-marriage/home
• Register for the Christ The Rock event: Click here to sign up

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In this very first episode of The Rock Sermon Podcast, we’re bringing you a recap of our recent sermon series “Don’t Take the Bait.”

This series has been all about learning how to recognize offense, avoid the traps of the enemy, and walk in forgiveness instead of bitterness.

Pastor Erica kicked off the series with a powerful message, reminding us that while offense is inevitable, living offended is a choice. Throughout this recap, we revisit the key truths and Scriptures that shaped this series and challenged us as a church family. If you’ve ever struggled with hurt, frustration, or the temptation to hold a grudge, this episode will encourage you to release the bait of offense and live free in Christ.

Whether you missed a Sunday, want to revisit the highlights, or are brand new to Christ The Rock, this recap is a great way to catch up and grow in your faith.

If this podcast blesses you, subscribe to The Rock Sermon Podcast and share it with a friend—you never know who might need encouragement today.

Show Notes

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• Sundays: 9 AM (English) & 11 AM (Portuguese)
• Thursdays: 7–8 PM Bible Study, KidzRock, and Ignite Youth — something for the whole family. Come early for coffee and snacks!
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Special Event: The Art of Marriage Seminar

📅 Saturday, October 21st

💲 $50 per couple (includes breakfast, lunch, workbooks, and door prizes).

👉 Can’t bring your spouse? Half price—you’ll still take home resources to share later.

💡 Whether newly married, blended, seasoned, empty nesters, or soon-to-be married, this seminar will bless and strengthen your relationship. Invite another couple to join you!

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Welcome to the very first episode of The Rock Sermon Podcast! This message was shared during our Back to Church Sunday service at Christ The Rock Church in Fall River, MA. Pastor Rob Canavan brings a timely word titled “What Your Life Is Missing.”

So many of us go through life searching for purpose, peace, joy, and fulfillment. We try to fill the void with relationships, success, money, hobbies, or even distractions. Yet no matter how much we achieve or collect, something still feels incomplete. Deep down, we know we were made for more.

In this sermon, Pastor Rob unpacks what Scripture teaches about our deepest need—the need for a restored relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Drawing from passages in the New Testament, we’re reminded that true life isn’t found in possessions or temporary highs but in knowing Christ, who alone satisfies the hunger of our souls.

You’ll hear powerful encouragement to stop settling for “good enough” and start living with expectation—believing God for greater things in your life, your family, and your community. The message points us back to the hope of the gospel, the presence of the Holy Spirit, and the life Jesus offers when we surrender to Him.

Whether you’re new to church, returning after some time away, or already part of the CTR family, this message will challenge and inspire you to lean into what God has for you.

Key themes in this episode:

• Why so many people feel like something is missing in life

• What the Bible says about purpose, joy, and peace

• How Jesus alone fills the emptiness of the human heart

• Living with faith and expectation instead of low standards

• An invitation to come back to God, come back to church, and come back to hope

Scriptures referenced in this message include:

• John 10:10 (NLT) — “My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.”

• Psalm 16:11 (NLT) — “You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence and the pleasures of living with you forever.”

• Matthew 11:28–29 (NLT) — “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.”

At Christ The Rock, our mission is simple: Love God. Love people. Change the world around us. We’d love for you to connect with us beyond Sunday mornings:

• Sunday Services: 9:00 AM (English) & 11:00 AM (Portuguese)

• Thursday Night Bible Study: Something for the whole family! Adults gather for Bible study while kids enjoy KidzRock and teens meet with Ignite Youth. It’s a night of growing together in God’s Word for every age.

If this message encourages you, share it with a friend, subscribe to the podcast, and consider joining us in person.

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We pray this message helps you discover the life you’ve been missing—the life only found in Jesus Christ.