Welcome to the Fountain of Life Center podcast! We are a church led by Russ Hodgins and exists to reach people with the Gospel and equip them to be fully-devoted followers of Jesus Christ.
"Speak to Me" is a bold and faith-filled prayer that invites God to speak directly into our lives. In this message, we learn how to be still, listen for His voice, and respond with willingness and obedience.
This week, Pastor Russ brings a raw and powerful word in part two of our Dangerous Prayers series: “Break Me.” It's not an easy prayer—it confronts our pride, sin, and comfort. But it's in brokenness that God begins His deepest work. If you've been asking God for revival, breakthrough, or a deeper relationship with Him… this message is for you.
Pastor Russ kicks off our new series, Dangerous Prayers, with a message called "Search Me." Get ready to pray boldly, trust deeply, and invite God to transform your heart!
Experience the hope, life, and victory found in the resurrection of Jesus. In this powerful Easter message, Pastor Russ unpacks the meaning of the Third Day—when God steps into our crisis and changes everything.
Experience a powerful Good Friday message as seven pastors reflect on The 7 Last Words of Jesus—His final sayings before the cross, revealing His love, sacrifice, and the hope of resurrection.
In "The Pressing Place," Pastor Russ takes us to the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus faced unimaginable pressure and anguish—yet chose surrender over escape. Discover how God meets us in our own pressing places with strength, purpose, and the courage to face what's next.
Join us for a powerful message from our guest speaker, Pastor Don James, NJ Network Superintendent, as he challenges us with the question: “Are You Being Neighborly?” Get ready to be encouraged and inspired to live out the love of Christ in your everyday relationships.For more information visit www.flcnj.org
This Sunday, Pastor Matt will bring a powerful message as we close out To Be Continued… Ready to Answer. We'll dive into what it means to be fluent in the Gospel and prepared to share our faith with confidence. Don't miss it! #ReadyToAnswer
Join us for Week 6 of our series, To Be Continued… A Life That Preaches! Preaching isn't just for the pulpit—our lives tell a story every day. In this message, we'll explore how a life of humility, complete surrender, and focus on the mission speaks louder than words. What is your life preaching? #ALifeThatPreaches #ToBeContinued
When crisis hits, what you truly believe is revealed. In Acts 16, Paul and Silas faced suffering, yet their faith remained unshaken—leading a jailer to ask, “What must I do to be saved?” How we respond in trials can point others to Christ. Don't miss this powerful message!
Tune in as Pastor Russ dives into Week 3 of our "To Be Continued" series!
Join us online as Pastor Russ shares a powerful message in our To Be Continued series: Building Bridges. Discover how Jesus calls us to break down barriers, reach those who feel excluded, and be bridge builders for the Gospel. Don't miss this life-changing word!
Join us for part one of our new series, To Be Continued…A Study on the Book of Acts.
Join us for a powerful message, Mud to Masterpiece, featuring a live worship artist and an illustrated sermon by Pastor Matt and Rev. Greg Blain. Discover how God, the Master Potter, shapes our lives, restores our brokenness with grace, and calls us His masterpiece—crafted with purpose and beauty.
In week 5 of Blueprint of a Healthy Church, we conclude our series by focusing on what it means to live in awe of God.
In Week 4 of Blueprint of a Healthy Church, we focus on the importance of living in authentic community. Learn how the early church thrived by sharing life together and how we, too, can grow in faith and unity through meaningful connections.
In Week 3 of Blueprint of a Healthy Church, we dive into Acts 13 to explore the spiritual discipline of fasting. Learn how fasting increases faith, sharpens sensitivity to the Holy Spirit, and brings breakthroughs and guidance in your walk with God.
Discover what it means to be a healthy church as we dive into Week 2 of our series, "Blueprint of a Healthy Church." This week, we explore the power of prayer, worship, and the supernatural in building a thriving body of believers.
Start the new year with us as we dive into Acts 2:42-47 and explore God's design for a thriving church.
Join us for our final service of the year as Pastor Ruben delivers his heartfelt farewell message, "How to Be Here," from John 15:1-5. Discover how remaining in Christ leads to renewal and prepares us to embrace 2025 with faith and purpose.
Join us for our Christmas series, "Hope for the World," as Pastor Russ shares how the birth of Jesus brought hope not just for a select few, but for the entire world. Discover how Jesus is the light that shines through our darkest moments, offering lasting hope for everyone.
Today we continue our Christmas series, “A Thrill of Hope,” where we will spend time in worship together and Pastor Russ will share a message on “Hope For The Weary.” Join us as we discover how the promises of God will provide hope in the tough seasons of life!Give Online: https://flcnj.org/give Get Connected: https://www.flcnj.org/getconnected
Join us as we kick off our new Christmas series, "A Thrill of Hope." Pastor Russ helps us to explore finding "Hope in the Waiting." Discover how God's promises, presence, and purpose can sustain us through silence, sadness, and struggle, reminding us that He is always with us.
Continuing our series, "Make Him Known," we will learn about the greatest mission we've been assigned to live out by our guest speaker, Pastor Dave Boudwin.
Join us for our second week in our series, "Make Him Known," where Pastor Annabelle, our Children's Pastor will bring the Word on how our testimony can impact the lives of those around us!
Discover your purpose: to know God and make Him known. This powerful message explores life's ultimate "why," inspired by Solomon, Paul, and the teachings of Jesus. Let your life be a billboard for Christ!
Pastor Russ shares a message on Royal Generosity, and explores how true generosity flows from our identity as children of God.
Join us as we hear from Guest Speaker Jamey Paugh, who is teaching us how God is our source in ALL things, including our finances. Learn how you can live financially free and give generously to others.
Join us in our final message of this series, as Pastor Russ shares how living by the Spirit's power, allows the Holy Spirit to continually guide and transform our lives.
Join us for Part 4 of our series, "The Holy Spirit—Phenomenon or Way of Life," as we explore A Fruitful Life. Learn how the Holy Spirit transforms us to reflect Christ's character. By beholding Jesus and abiding in Him, we can live a life that displays His love, joy, and peace to the world.
Join us for the next message in our series, "The Holy Spirit," as we explore what it means to be baptized in the Holy Spirit—experiencing His power and presence in a life-changing way. Discover how this biblical promise equips us to live boldly as witnesses for Christ.
Join us for Week 2 of our series, "The Holy Spirit," as Pastor Russ explores the powerful impact of the Holy Spirit on the early church. Discover how the Spirit enabled believers to live an "Uncommon Life" and how we, as followers of Christ, are called to embrace this same life today!
Today, we begin a new message series on the Holy Spirit: Phenomenon or Way of Life. Pastor Russ will unpack the life-changing experience of the Holy Spirit the Early Church had, which impacts our lives today just as much!
Pastor Russ unpacks the key pillars of the early church— Discover how these timeless principles are just as vital for us today.
God is calling us to a greater purpose than we could ever imagine! Guest Speaker Rev. Justin Bechtel shares with us the special calling God has placed on a series of young people and how we too, are called for His glory.
We've journeyed through the book of Hebrews, and the ultimate theme we've been pointed back to is that Jesus is Better! So what now? In this message, Pastor Matt, our Student Ministries Pastor, shares how we are supposed to live knowing this good news.
The Kingdom of God is unshakeable! In this message, Pastor Russ teaches us how to stay committed when the storms of life shake around us.
Continuing our 'Jesus is Better' series, Pastor Russ will explore the true value of faith, and 4 helps to strengthen our faith.
True faith isn't just believing—it's taking bold action based on trust in God's promises. In today's service, Pastor Russ will share how faith in God, requires more than belief; it requires leaning on Him, even when facing life's greatest challenges.
Everyone has faith. It all depends on who we put our faith in. In this message, Pastor Russ shares how putting faith in Jesus changes our lives.
The sacrifice of Jesus has freed us of our sin and of the guilt and shame we feel because of our sin. In this message, Pastor Ruben, our executive pastor, expresses how we are wholly healed.
God offers us a new Hope in Jesus, not based on how well we follow rules, but instead on his finished work. In this message, Pastor Russ shares how the opportunity that he offers is greater than what came before.
How does a person persevere in the midst of the storms of life? In this message, Pastor Russ shares how one can stay the course and their faith while the world urges us to turn away.
Jesus is a greater priest and king! In this message, Pastor Matt, our Students Ministry Pastor, shares the importance of Jesus as priest and how we respond.
You are God's beloved! In this message, guest speaker, Rev. Helen Trowbridge, shares who we are in Christ and what that calls us to do.
Sabbath is not just a day, it's a person. In this message, Pastor Russ shares the importance of rest and how true rest comes from Jesus.
Sometimes our unbelieving hearts prevent from experiencing all of God. In this message, Pastor Russ shares the cure for unbelief!
In week 2 of our series, Jesus is Better, we look to Hebrews 2:5-18, where four different pictures of Jesus are painted, four pictures that, if you see them correctly, will make all the difference in your walk of faith.
Jesus is greater! In this brand new message series, Pastor Russ shares how Jesus is a better version of many Old Testament figures, ultimately pointing to Him being who He said He is.
How you prepare the next generation is vital. In this message, guest speaker, Reverend Reggie Hill, shares the importance of setting others up for success with Christ as the focus.