COTR AK - Podcast

DISCLAIMER: This week's sermon topic is rated PG-13.  The Bible is full of great children's stories, and then there are some that should never make it on the kids book shelf.  The story of Sodom and Gomorrah would be one of those. But the author of Jude uses that story not to shock us, but to caution us of what happens when we allow, and even normalize, moral corruption and perversion in our lives and communities.  The story may be unfamiliar, and even uncomfortable, but it's often in these stories we see the depth of God's grace and power. The heartbeat of Church on the Rock is to help people discover how they can LOVE God and LOVE one another, LIVE with passion, purpose and freedom, and LEAD others to this same experience in Jesus. We simply say, “helping others Love, Live, and Lead in Jesus". Commit to your "One More": https://onemoreak.com Let's Connect here: https://churchak.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/84/responses/new Learn more about us at https://churchak.org If you enjoyed our teaching and would like to donate to our ministries go here: https://pushpay.com/g/churchak?src=hpp

Have you ever looked back at a decision and wondered, "How did I end up here?" I know I have, more than once.  The truth is, most of our biggest mistakes don't happen overnight. They begin with small compromises, quiet doubts, and a heart that slowly dritts. Lately, I've been hearing that word drifting everywhere, in conversations about marriages, friendships, parenting, health, and even our relationship with God. It seems that many of life's struggles begin not with one catastrophic decision, but with a slow drift over time.... This weekend in Cautionary Tales, we'll discover that every rebellion has a backstory. Through the stories of Scripture, we'll see how a misplaced affection, left unchecked, can slowly lead us away from the Lord, and why Proverbs 4:23 tells us to "guard your heart above all else." But the story doesn't end there. Through Jesus, every wandering heart can find forgiveness, restoration, and a fresh start. The heartbeat of Church on the Rock is to help people discover how they can LOVE God and LOVE one another, LIVE with passion, purpose and freedom, and LEAD others to this same experience in Jesus. We simply say, “helping others Love, Live, and Lead in Jesus". Commit to your "One More": https://onemoreak.com Let's Connect here: https://churchak.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/84/responses/new Learn more about us at https://churchak.org If you enjoyed our teaching and would like to donate to our ministries go here: https://pushpay.com/g/churchak?src=hpp

Why is it that complaining comes so naturally? I'm guessing that no one had to teach you how to complain; you simply learned it on your own (and probably became really good at it ). It is almost as if whining and complaining is just part of being human, and has become somewhat of a personality trait and harmless habit... but what if it is deeper than that? Phat if whining is really an indicator that something spiritually deeper is going on! The Bible actually has a lot to say to the grumblers of the world, and we are going to talk all about it as we kick off our new series “Cautionary Tales" in the book of Jude! The heartbeat of Church on the Rock is to help people discover how they can LOVE God and LOVE one another, LIVE with passion, purpose and freedom, and LEAD others to this same experience in Jesus. We simply say, “helping others Love, Live, and Lead in Jesus". Commit to your "One More": https://onemoreak.com Let's Connect here: https://churchak.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/84/responses/new Learn more about us at https://churchak.org If you enjoyed our teaching and would like to donate to our ministries go here: https://pushpay.com/g/churchak?src=hpp

It seems that now, possibly more than ever, the world is pressing hard for us all to believe that truth is always subjective. The appeal, at least in part, is that if I personally believe something to be true and can get more people to agree with me than you can, then I get what I want because “my truth" is greater than "your truth". Now, to be fair, there are likely some things that hold true for my family that other families don't hold to. For example, it's true that everyone at our house has to eat their vegetables if they want any chance at some kind of dessert…. HOWEVER... that doesn't seem to be a truth held at a grandparent's household. In this way, one could argue that some truths aren't to be held so tightly. However, as we get into the books of 2 and 3 John, we're asking what it is to hold to divine truth, truths sourced in the very nature and authority of Jesus Himself, and what it looks like to hold to these truths. The heartbeat of Church on the Rock is to help people discover how they can LOVE God and LOVE one another, LIVE with passion, purpose and freedom, and LEAD others to this same experience in Jesus. We simply say, “helping others Love, Live, and Lead in Jesus". Commit to your "One More": https://onemoreak.com Let's Connect here: https://churchak.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/84/responses/new Learn more about us at https://churchak.org If you enjoyed our teaching and would like to donate to our ministries go here: https://pushpay.com/g/churchak?src=hpp

The heartbeat of Church on the Rock is to help people discover how they can LOVE God and LOVE one another, LIVE with passion, purpose and freedom, and LEAD others to this same experience in Jesus. We simply say, “helping others Love, Live, and Lead in Jesus". Commit to your "One More": https://onemoreak.com Let's Connect here: https://churchak.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/84/responses/new Learn more about us at https://churchak.org If you enjoyed our teaching and would like to donate to our ministries go here: https://pushpay.com/g/churchak?src=hpp

IN A WORLD WHERE MANY PEOPLE STRUGGLE WITH ISOLATION.... lack of support, and feeling unseen, God invites us into something deeper TRUE COMMUNITY. Join us as we explore how biblical community creates lasting faith, meaningful relationships, and a place where we can be known, loved, and encouraged. Together, we'll discover why community is essential for spiritual growth and how life-giving connections help us walk the journey of faith with endurance. The heartbeat of Church on the Rock is to help people discover how they can LOVE God and LOVE one another, LIVE with passion, purpose and freedom, and LEAD others to this same experience in Jesus. We simply say, “helping others Love, Live, and Lead in Jesus". Commit to your "One More": https://onemoreak.com Let's Connect here: https://churchak.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/84/responses/new Learn more about us at https://churchak.org If you enjoyed our teaching and would like to donate to our ministries go here: https://pushpay.com/g/churchak?src=hpp

The heartbeat of Church on the Rock is to help people discover how they can LOVE God and LOVE one another, LIVE with passion, purpose and freedom, and LEAD others to this same experience in Jesus. We simply say, “helping others Love, Live, and Lead in Jesus". Commit to your "One More": https://onemoreak.com Let's Connect here: https://churchak.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/84/responses/new Learn more about us at https://churchak.org If you enjoyed our teaching and would like to donate to our ministries go here: https://pushpay.com/g/churchak?src=hpp

EVERY RUNNER KNOWS..... that if you don't have a good pace, then you won't finish strong. You'll burn out, fall way behind, or maybe just quit altogether. When it comes to your faith, the same is true: You need a healthy pace. You and I need healthy rhythms that will lead to a healthy spiritual life, because if we don't, we too can fall into exhaustion, apathy, and ultimately defeat. This week, I hope you join us as we talk about "Getting Back Your Rhythm!" The heartbeat of Church on the Rock is to help people discover how they can LOVE God and LOVE one another, LIVE with passion, purpose, and freedom, and LEAD others to this same experience in Jesus. We simply say, “helping others Love, Live, and Lead in Jesus". Commit to your "One More": https://onemoreak.com Let's Connect here: https://churchak.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/84/responses/new Learn more about us at https://churchak.org If you enjoyed our teaching and would like to donate to our ministries, go here: https://pushpay.com/g/churchak?src=hpp

DO YOU LIKE BEING COMFORTABLE? I sure do, especially when the weather is just right, the food is tasty, and the company is exceptional.  Everyone likes being comfortable, and there's nothing wrong with that... Except when pursuing comfort becomes the goal. As followers of Jesus, we are never told to chase comfort; instead, we are called to follow Christ. One will lead to an abundant life, and the other to an apathetic one… the choice is yours! The heartbeat of Church on the Rock is to help people discover how they can LOVE God and LOVE one another, LIVE with passion, purpose, and freedom, and LEAD others to this same experience in Jesus. We simply say, “helping others Love, Live, and Lead in Jesus". Commit to your "One More": https://onemoreak.com Let's Connect here: https://churchak.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/84/responses/new Learn more about us at https://churchak.org If you enjoyed our teaching and would like to donate to our ministries, go here: https://pushpay.com/g/churchak?src=hpp

GROWING UP IN OKLAHOMA, I vividly remember summer days that were so hot you didn't want to do ANYTHING except lie in the shade and drink sweet tea! This week, we launch our "Dog Days of Summer" series, where we'll explore the conditions that cause us to become apathetic in our faith and how to overcome the temptation to call it quits. From the Front Porch to the Front Lines! The heartbeat of Church on the Rock is to help people discover how they can LOVE God and LOVE one another, LIVE with passion, purpose and freedom, and LEAD others to this same experience in Jesus. We simply say, “helping others Love, Live, and Lead in Jesus". Commit to your "One More": https://onemoreak.com Let's Connect here: https://churchak.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/84/responses/new Learn more about us at https://churchak.org If you enjoyed our teaching and would like to donate to our ministries go here: https://pushpay.com/g/churchak?src=hpp  

SINCE THE 90'S.... That's how long Kitri and I have known the Brogdens, and for as long as I've known them, they have had one driving ambition: to reach the unreached with the message of the Gospel in the most challenging and dangerous places in the world. THEY HAVE ALSO BEEN INCREDIBLY SUCCESSFUL AT IT. I vividly remember reading the early reports, "Letters From Narnia," and thinking, "i want to be where the supernatural power of the Holy Spirit is at work like He is in those places!" Their story of faith and faithfulness has inspired me numerous times over the years, and l am confident it's going to inspire you this week as well. The heartbeat of Church on the Rock is to help people discover how they can LOVE God and LOVE one another, LIVE with passion, purpose and freedom, and LEAD others to this same experience in Jesus. We simply say, “helping others Love, Live, and Lead in Jesus". Commit to your "One More": https://onemoreak.com Let's Connect here: https://churchak.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/84/responses/new Learn more about us at https://churchak.org If you enjoyed our teaching and would like to donate to our ministries go here: https://pushpay.com/g/churchak?src=hpp

LIFE CAN SOMETIMES BE A MESS... and if you are a mother, you know this is especially true. The reality is that throughout life, we find ourselves in messy situations, whether that's with our relationships, our parenting, our finances, etc. So the question is not, "How do I avoid messy situations?" but rather, "How do I find meaning in those messy moments, and what does the Lord want to speak to me through them?” That is what we will be discussing this week as we dive into Genesis 29, unpacking how we find meaning in the mess. The heartbeat of Church on the Rock is to help people discover how they can LOVE God and LOVE one another, LIVE with passion, purpose, and freedom, and LEAD others to this same experience in Jesus. We simply say, “helping others Love, Live, and Lead in Jesus". Commit to your "One More": https://onemoreak.com Let's Connect here: https://churchak.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/84/responses/new Learn more about us at https://churchak.org If you enjoyed our teaching and would like to donate to our ministries, go here: https://pushpay.com/g/churchak?src=hpp

Have you ever set a lofty goal, reached it, only to discover that it did not satisfy you in the way you were sure it would? Over the years, I have discovered the real reason I often feel so apathetic when I've finally arrived. It is because the destination, the project, or the product was never the right goal to begin with. Rather, what they produce is what matters. Connection, experiences, and perspective are what we truly long for. When we realize this, we begin to set very different goals… much like Nehemiah did. The heartbeat of Church on the Rock is to help people discover how they can LOVE God and LOVE one another, LIVE with passion, purpose, and freedom, and LEAD others to this same experience in Jesus. We simply say, “helping others Love, Live, and Lead in Jesus". Commit to your "One More": https://onemoreak.com Let's Connect here: https://churchak.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/84/responses/new Learn more about us at https://churchak.org If you enjoyed our teaching and would like to donate to our ministries, go here: https://pushpay.com/g/churchak?src=hpp

Is God calling you to take a step of faith for your one more? Who will be sitting in that one more seat that you've been praying about? So often, when you start making progress towards what God is calling you to, the mockers start making noise. In the book of Nehemiah, we see that Nehemiah sees his position, possessions, and talents as gifts from God to be used for the good of others. One thing is for sure, when God gives the word to move… pack light and travel fast. You will be surprised to see how God works through your faithfulness. The heartbeat of Church on the Rock is to help people discover how they can LOVE God and LOVE one another, LIVE with passion, purpose and freedom, and LEAD others to this same experience in Jesus. We simply say, “helping others Love, Live, and Lead in Jesus". Commit to your "One More": https://onemoreak.com Let's Connect here: https://churchak.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/84/responses/new Learn more about us at https://churchak.org If you enjoyed our teaching and would like to donate to our ministries go here: https://pushpay.com/g/churchak?src=hpp

When God puts a burden in our heart, it often can be our defining moment. For Nehemiah, it certainly was. When he found out that Jerusalem was still in ruins, and the people were in despair, it gripped him. It shifted something in his heart. He was given a burden for his city and his people. But what we will discover this week is how God turned that burden into a breakthrough for Nehemiah and the people of Israel. The heartbeat of Church on the Rock is to help people discover how they can LOVE God and LOVE one another, LIVE with passion, purpose and freedom, and LEAD others to this same experience in Jesus. We simply say, “helping others Love, Live, and Lead in Jesus". Commit to your "One More": https://onemoreak.com Let's Connect here: https://churchak.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/84/responses/new Learn more about us at https://churchak.org If you enjoyed our teaching and would like to donate to our ministries go here: https://pushpay.com/g/churchak?src=hpp

The heartbeat of Church on the Rock is to help people discover how they can LOVE God and LOVE one another, LIVE with passion, purpose and freedom, and LEAD others to this same experience in Jesus. We simply say, “helping others Love, Live, and Lead in Jesus". Commit to your "One More": https://onemoreak.com Let's Connect here: https://churchak.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/84/responses/new Learn more about us at https://churchak.org If you enjoyed our teaching and would like to donate to our ministries go here: https://pushpay.com/g/churchak?src=hpp