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At Black Rock Church we are passionate about Loving God, Loving People and Serving our World. We are located Connecticut with our main campus in Fairfield and our other campus in Stamford. Learn more about the church at www.blackrock.org

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    Pathway To Peace - The Way Of Joy | 06-01 | Kevin Butterfield | Black Rock Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 23:35


    We live in an increasingly stressful world and are becoming increasingly anxious people. Today's message gives an introduction to Phillipians 4:4-7 where Paul outlines a powerful pathway to peace. Today we will dive deeper into verse 4 where Paul exhorts us to “Rejoice always.” What was Paul saying and why is it even more important than ever in today's world? Come learn the power of rejoicing and gratitude.

    Are You Satisfied?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 25:49


    Many of us are walking around dehydrated and unsatisfied. In today's sermon we will explore what it means to be satisfied by Jesus and how our satisfaction in Him can bring life transformation. 

    Room For More: Giving

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 28:25


    Imagine the incredible work God could accomplish when we open our hearts wide—making Room for More of Him in our lives—and extend that same welcome to even more people at Black Rock Church. Over this past year, we've witnessed God move in extraordinary ways through our church family, and now we're thrilled to unveil our bold vision for creating even greater space—Room for More of God—in the days ahead.

    Room For More: Learning To Serve Others Like Jesus

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 27:32


    This message focuses on Jesus's core nature as a servant-king and how we can follow His example by serving others. We explore the powerful lesson of Jesus washing His disciples' feet and discuss how it calls us to serve with humility. We will also discover how serving at Black Rock Church allows us to live out our faith and truly follow Jesus.

    Room For More: Praying & Inviting

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 27:29


    Imagine the incredible work God could accomplish when we open our hearts wide—making Room for More of Him in our lives—and extend that same welcome to even more people at Black Rock Church. Over this past year, we've witnessed God move in extraordinary ways through our church family, and now we're thrilled to unveil our bold vision for creating even greater space—Room for More of God—in the days ahead.  

    God's Economy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 28:56


    This week, we'll explore Jesus' parables in Luke 15: the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost son. Each story highlights different aspects of lostness and presents a stark contrast between worldly and divine economics. While the world may accept various losses, God views every loss as significant. Join us as we reflect on the value of each soul and our call to compassion in seeking the lost within our communities.  

    Easter 2025 - The Resurrection & The Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 17:54


    Experience the transformative power of Jesus's declaration in John 11: "I am the resurrection and the life." Discover how faith in Christ offers the ultimate "win-win"—an abundant, blessed life today plus the promise of eternity with God in heaven, freeing us from the fear of death and anxiety of life.  

    Black Rock Podcast - Holy Week Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 33:42


    Join Pastor Josh and Andes as they explore the profound significance of Holy Week, guiding listeners through the transformative events that marked Jesus' final days—from His triumphant entry into Jerusalem to the ultimate victory of His resurrection on Easter Sunday. Let's chat and chew!

    Better Than Expected

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 27:40


    The crowd shouting “Hosanna” as Jesus entered Jerusalem expected Jesus to be a political leader rescuing them from oppressive Roman rule. But Jesus was better than expected. Instead of offering political victory for a few people, Jesus offers spiritual and personal victory for all humanity. Join us in celebrating all that Jesus offers humanity on this Palm Sunday.  

    Tribe on the Move

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 22:30


    As we get older, no one wants to be seen as immature. Not in the way that we speak, in the way we work, or even in the way we appear. How do we know if we are holding onto immature beliefs when it comes to our faith? To get a better understanding for believers today, we turn to the book of 1 Corinthians, where we will contrast the immature believers of the Corinthian church with the maturity the apostle Paul was calling them to in his letter.

    Missions Week: ALL NATIONS

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2025 32:25


    Today, we will hear from our Global Partners and the work God is doing through them and the places they serve.  

    Foundations Podcast - Episode 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 32:05


    Welcome to Foundation Builders Podcast where we explore the timeless truths of faith while sampling delicious cookies along the way! In this final episode, we reflect on one of the most important Biblical truths: Every person is eternal. We will all live forever—either in the presence of God or apart from Him. Understanding this reality brings believers a deep sense of peace about our eternal destiny and drives us to share the love of Christ with others, using all we have to make Jesus known. Thank you so much for joining us on this journey. It's been a joy to grow our foundation of faith together. Grab a cookie can lets chat.

    Foundations: Becoming God's Child Is of Eternal Importance

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2025 28:41


    Through Jesus, we are adopted as God's children, heirs to His love and joy. This truth fills us with unshakable confidence—we are never alone. Knowing God's love transforms us, drawing us closer to Him in prayer and inspiring us to love others.  

    Foundations Podcast - Episode 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 28:55


    Welcome to Foundations, the podcast where we mix sweet treats with deep conversations about faith. In this episode, we're diving into the incredible truth of being loved children of God. What does it really mean to be His child? Are all people truly children of God? We'll unpack these questions while enjoying some cookies and reflecting on how God's love shapes our lives.Grab a cookie, and let's get into it! TRUTH: Through Jesus, we are adopted as God's children, heirs to His love and joy. This truth fills us with unshakable confidence—we are never alone. Knowing God's love transforms us, drawing us closer to Him in prayer and inspiring us to love others.

    Foundations: Following Jesus makes us Children of God

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025 28:13


    Through Jesus, we are adopted as God's children, heirs to His love and joy. This truth fills us with unshakable confidence—we are never alone. Knowing God's love transforms us, drawing us closer to Him in prayer and inspiring us to love others.

    Foundations Podcast - Episode 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 31:11


    Welcome to the Foundations Podcast, where we blend faith and fun, one cookie at a time! This week, we're exploring a powerful truth that touches each of our lives — the fact that we all have a sin problem and desperately need a Savior. But here's the good news: Jesus, in His incredible love, died for us, and He wants to have a personal relationship with each one of us! So grab a cookie, sit back, and join us as we talk about the hope and excitement that come with knowing Jesus is the answer to our deepest needs. Let's get into it!

    Foundations: Salvation Comes Only by Believing in and Surrendering to Jesus

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 27:21


    John 3:16 is one of the most well-known and frequently quoted verses in the Bible. When we truly reflect on its message, we are overwhelmed by the depth of God's love for us. This verse also presents us with a choice: to receive God's gracious forgiveness or to remain in our brokenness. But when we accept His grace, it transforms us from the inside out—empowering us to love and serve others selflessly.  

    Foundations Podcast - Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 28:34


    Welcome to The Foundations Podcast, where faith and flavor collide! Each week, we gather to share a cookie, dive into thought-provoking discussions, and explore the deep questions of faith that shape our lives.Today we're tackling a challenging topic—Sin, and whether people, are by nature, rotten to the core? In this week's episode, we're not just unpacking, but also examining the effects on sin in every area of life. So grab your favorite cookie, and join us as we explore the foundations of faith with some sweet treats and deep thoughts. Let's get started!

    Foundations: Everyone Needs a Savior

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2025 27:45


    Understanding our sinful nature can be surprisingly encouraging, as it sheds light on why we face struggles in life and why people sometimes act in selfish or hurtful ways. Recognizing our own sinfulness fosters humility, helping us become less judgmental and more compassionate and loving toward others. This week, we'll explore what it truly means to have a sinful nature and how God graciously offers to transform it into something beautiful.  

    Foundations Podcast - Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 23:19


    We're diving into a powerful and comforting topic: the Trinity and the incredible character of God. We'll explore the three distinct persons of the Trinity—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—and how they each play a unique role in our lives and our church. Whether you're new to these concepts or have been reflecting on them for years, today's conversation will remind you of the amazing love God has for each of us. Let's get started!

    Foundations: Worshipping God as Father, Son, And Holy Spirit

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025 31:14


    We often don't realize how big and powerful God is. It is largely because we are distracted by so many other things and don't really focus on God. He often becomes smaller in our eyes. This message helps us “Refocus” on God in worship and prayer, and in all He is as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.  

    Foundations Podcast - Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 23:34


    Welcome to the second episode of the Foundations Podcast. The podcast where we try cookies and talk through a life built on Christ. Be part of the conversation as we discuss the Bible being God's Word and our guide. We also unpack Pastor Josh's comment " ..the Bible is true and my thoughts and feelings are often wrong. " If you haven't listened the accompanying Sermon from 2//9, please do so first.

    Foundations: The Bible is God's Word and Our Guide | 02-09 | Josh Feay | Black Rock Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2025 32:53


    Most people believe that the Bible has some good things in it, like telling people to love each other. What if the Bible doesn't just say a few good things but is the divinely inspired Word of God? Truly believing that the Bible IS God's Word will impact how.

    Foundations Podcast - Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 18:31


    Welcome to the first episode of the Foundations Podcast. The podcast where we try cookies and talk through a life built on Christ. A place where we don't take ourselves too seriously, but we take the Gospel very seriously. Join us as we discuss the Bible and how it can strengthen the foundation of our lives. Plus, we get real with Pastor Josh, Black Rock Church's newest senior pastor, as he shares some vulnerable moments from his life.     ► WHAT'S NEXT ✘ Resources : https://www.blackrock.org/foundationbuilder/ ✘ Guests: https://www.blackrock.org/guests/ ✘ Events & Info: https://www.blackrock.org/info/ ✘ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackRockChurch ✘ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackrockchurch/  

    Foundations: Belief - Behavior - Become

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 23:17


    How do we strengthen our foundation to handle whatever life brings? We often get discouraged because we don't have enough discipline to do what we know we should. What if we examined our beliefs? Do we believe what we say we believe? What if our beliefs determine our behavior? Which then determines who we become. How can we let God transform our beliefs? Thus enabling us to become who God created us to be.  

    Baptism Sunday

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 16:05


    Everyone needs to be saved from the guilt of their sins. Belief in the Lord Jesus is the only way to experience salvation and have a right relationship with God. Today, we celebrate our brothers and sisters as they go through baptism: the outward expression of their inward belief in Jesus.  

    Follow Me: Becoming a Disciple of Jesus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2025 33:11


    What did Jesus mean when He asked 12 people to follow Him as His disciples, and what does it mean for us today? Today we will explore those questions in a biblical and historical context.

    Farewell Message

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2025 22:32


    Today, we have the opportunity to hear a farewell message from Pastor Steve as he closes out his 40 years of service at Black Rock Church.   

    Solid Ground

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2025 28:30


    In a famous story, Jesus contrasts a wise builder who builds his house on a rock with a foolish builder who builds on sand. Jesus says we can be like the wise builder, having a solid foundation that keeps us strong as the storms of life rage against us. Let's commit to strengthening our foundation in 2025 and becoming the solid person God designed us to be!

    Remember Don't Remain

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2024 25:18


    We will focus on reflecting on God's faithfulness over the past year. We'll explore how recognizing His work in our lives can inspire hope and expectation for the future. We'll also be challenged to seek God's guidance and ask how He wants to move in the coming year.

    For Unto Us a Child is Born: Prince of Peace

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024 30:56


    If you're honest, the request that tops your Christmas list every year is: “Peace.”  We all need peace inside and there is only one Person who can give it. Join us this Sunday as we discover how to daily experience the inner calm and contentment that comes only from the Prince of Peace.  

    For Unto Us a Child is Born: Everlasting Father

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 13:15


    Isaiah 9:6 prophesies that Jesus can be our Everlasting Father. Have we put our faith in Jesus so that we can be a child of God who receives the love, protection, support, and guidance of our Heavenly Father?

    Mighty God

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2024 27:30


    To show that Jesus wasn't merely a baby born in a manger but rather He was Mighty God! That is, He was not only fully God but also full of God in every way! God has always revealed Himself through His names- His names reveal His nature. All the names of God culminate in the name of Jesus, because Jesus is Mighty God.  

    Wonderful Counselor

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024 17:37


    This Sunday we look at how amazing it is that Isaiah prophesied 700 hundred years before the birth of Jesus that a baby would be born into a dark world bringing joy and light. As we enter the busy and often frustrating month of December, it's great to realize we have a God who loves us so much He sent His Son, Jesus, to bring us hope and joy.

    Dedication to God's Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 17:40


    This Sunday—be part of a historic occasion as we install Black Rock's new Senior Pastor and Executive Team.  Join us as we re-dedicate ourselves to God and God's work at the threshold of an exciting new chapter at Black Rock!

    Made New: Decided

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2024 39:45


    Those being baptized today have made third decisions when it comes to following Jesus.  They have DECIDED to BELIEVE, SURRENDER and GROW.  We celebrate with those today who have decided to follow Jesus, and there is no turning back.

    Come Home!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2024 26:42


    God has a message for everyone who feels disconnected and distant from Him–it's ‘Come Home!' Join us and hear Jesus calling at your heart's door.  

    The Father-Heart of God

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2024 24:02


    God has a message for everyone who feels like He's unreachable and unapproachable–it's ‘Call me anytime, and when you do, call me Dad!'  Join us and hear Jesus inviting you into a relationship with God that will change EVERYTHING.  

    It's a Matter of Trust

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 29:31


    God has a message for everyone who wonders why they don't seem to experience all God's promised peace and joy in life–it's “You must begin by Trusting Me!”  Join us as we hear God explain how Trusting Him is the only way to the promised land for which we long.  

    When God Interrupts

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2024 28:16


    God has a message for everyone who feels like they are wandering through life without clear purpose–it's ‘If you sense you're wandering without purpose, you probably ARE!' Join us as we hear God literally spell-out the only way to the purpose-filled life for which you long.”  

    Celebrate 175 Years

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2024 35:35


    Join us as we celebrate 175 years of God's faithfulness.

    Yes Lord!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2024 20:18


    Often we get stuck in our everyday routine and miss the amazing things God is doing around us. What would happen if we took time to listen, then said YES LORD to what God is calling us to? Often we talk ourselves out of what we sense God calling us to, but what would happen if we just listened and said, YES LORD?  

    Your Enemy is on the Prowl

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2024 27:40


    How do you cope with life's challenges? As Christians, we might expect peace and divine control, yet we have a powerful adversary on the prowl who desires to sow discord and discouragement. Well-acquainted with disappointment, Peter offers valuable advice on confronting minor troubles and significant adversities while maintaining faith amidst difficulties.  

    Love Equals Heart Condition

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2024 27:28


    Some people say that Love is an emotion. Others say love is a verb, but love is really a condition of the heart. How would you describe your heart condition right now? Let's learn how we can align our hearts to who God is and be more loving at the core of our being.

    Love Equals Christian

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2024 25:33


    What should be the defining characteristic of a Christian? The Bible says God is love. It is not part of who God is, but who God IS at God's core. Therefore, if I am a Christian wholeheartedly following God, then love should be more core essence as well.

    The Praise Precedent

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2024 28:39


    The worship priorities we choose as older role models have generational ripple effects. Will we pass on a legacy of giving God the glory He is due or a legacy of pursuing the priorities of the world?  

    Here For More

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2024 20:10


    We must make a choice to follow Jesus in all areas of life. If we are not following Jesus, then whom are we following? So many people, places, and things fight for our attention, but Jesus is the only one worthy of it. When Jesus has our undivided attention He uses it to change the world!

    Community Engagement: Go and Do Likewise

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2024 39:06


    As a church, we see it as our mission to serve our community.  Jesus taught us to love and serve those in our community through the story of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10.  Let us follow Jesus' final words in this parable and “Go and do likewise.”

    Enjoying God With Huldah

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2024 28:27


    This week, we examine a passage of scripture in which a woman of low stature is tasked by God to deliver terrible news to her king. We will see how one woman's obedience changed a nation.

    Enjoying God With Priscilla and Aquila

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2024 24:20


    The dynamic duo that changed the world- Priscilla and Aquila model what it looks like to use real-life discipleship to impact people, leaders, and the Church community.

    Enjoying God With Enjoying God With King Uzziah

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2024 30:36


    King Uzziah was one of Israel's most successful and beloved kings…until he started to believe his own press clippings. When Uzziah became proud from all his success and fame, his spirit of entitlement led him to be disobedient and unfaithful to God. And when confronted with his sin, instead of humbling himself and owning his wrongdoing, Uzziah chose to power up rather than repent…and lost everything. God can forgive anything…except sin for which we have failed to repent.  

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