White Rock Fellowship Sunday Sermons

In this message, Pastor Andy explores the distinction between solitude and isolation, emphasizing the importance of time spent with Jesus. He discusses the concept of apprenticing under Jesus and highlights how solitude is about creating sacred, distraction-free space for communion with God. Pastor Andy encourages listeners to prioritize solitude in their daily lives, not as loneliness but as a crowded, spiritually-fulfilling space with the Holy Trinity, and reminds us that solitude is an act of relationship with God, aimed at deepening our spiritual formation and connection with the Heavenly Father.

00:38 Exploring Discipleship and Apprenticeship

03:23 The Practice of Sabbath

04:17 Introducing the Practice of Solitude

07:00 Understanding Biblical Solitude

12:07 Solitude vs. Isolation

16:11 The Importance of Solitude in a Distracted World

21:55 Why Jesus Practiced Solitude

26:41 How to Practice Solitude

29:26 Conclusion: Embracing Solitude with Jesus

In this message, Pastor Andy unpacks the practice of Sabbath and its significance for believers. He emphasizes the importance of setting aside a day for rest and reconnection with God, highlighting Sabbath as a gift meant for recovery, renewal, and spiritual formation. Pastor Andy shares personal experiences to illustrate how faithfully observing Sabbath can lead to profound spiritual growth and closer intimacy with Jesus. The sermon also introduces a nine-week church journey focused on practicing the way of Jesus, inspired by John Mark Comer's book, encouraging members to intentionally engage in spiritual formation.

00:38 The Concept of Following Jesus

05:06 Understanding Spiritual Formation

14:24 The Practice of Sabbath

19:10 Jesus and the Law: Fulfillment, Not Abolition 

20:30 The Importance of the Sabbath

21:58 Understanding the Sabbath: A Gift, Not a Burden

24:47 The R's of Sabbath: Rest, Recover, Refresh

29:24 Personal Testimony: Embracing the Sabbath

4:21 The Challenge of Sabbath: An Act of Faith

36:59 Conclusion: Trusting God with Your Time

What is the difference between a disciple and an apprentice? In this message, Pastor Dax delves into this question through personal anecdotes and biblical references. Pastor Dax explores how a disciple learns, while an apprentice practices. He also introduces the significance of small groups for spiritual growth and mutual support among believers.

00:58 The Calling to Ministry

01:54 Goodhart's Law and Its Implications

06:20 The Concept of Apprenticeship

07:05 Biblical Example: The Rich Young Ruler

08:34 The Challenge of True Discipleship 2

4:27 Practical Steps and Small Groups

33:27 Conclusion and Prayer

Who are you serving? 

In this message, Pastor Andy discusses the importance of service to our Christian faith. This simple practice directly links the modern church with the early believers, and Pastor Andy uses it to challenge us to reflect on our relationship to service: do we seek to be served, or to serve? Along the way, he highlights the misconceptions around serving in contemporary culture and underscores the need for us to follow Jesus' example of servitude.

It all comes back to one question: "Who are you serving?"

00:48 The Importance of Sunday Worship Gathering

01:52 Small Group Discipleship 

04:34 Serving One Another in Love

08:37 Who Are You Serving?

19:43 The Call to Minister to One Another 

The Significance of Small Group Discipleship

In this sermon, Pastor Andy explores the historical and spiritual importance of small group discipleship within the Church. He highlights the need for believers to prioritize communal worship and fellowship, just as the early Church practiced in the days following Jesus' Resurrection.

Along the way, Andy debunks the misconception that 'bigger is better', urging a reevaluation of the value of smaller, more intimate groups for spiritual growth and support. His message concludes with an encouragement for modern believers to integrate these foundational practices into their lives, fostering a deeper relationship with Jesus and the Christian community.

00:00 Re-Introduction to the Three S's

00:35 The Importance of Sunday Worship Gathering

02:09 Beyond Attendance: True Christian Fellowship

04:40 The Value of Small Groups

06:22 Generational Perspectives on Size and Value

11:44 Biblical Foundations of Small Groups

16:30 Practical Benefits of Small Group Discipleship

22:53 Encouragement to Engage in Small Groups