Little Rock Church

In this sermon, we look at Jesus’ teaching in the Sermon on the Mount and asking what it means to follow through “the narrow gate.” Following Jesus is a life-long pursuit as God shapes us into the kind of people […]

In this sermon, Ryland unpacks John 4:43-54 and looks at what it means for us to trust Jesus.

Join Ryland, Dave and John as they discuss Sunday’s sermon, the gospel and how to follow Jesus. Questions we discuss this week:  How does the gospel bring stability to a life?  What strategies can we use to speak truth in […]

Relationships drained? Feel like there’s conflict in your relationships with others? Join us as we listen to this teaching on how Jesus wants us to interact with others.

In this podcast of the Minute with the Ministers, Dave, John and Ryland sit down to discuss Jesus’ command to not judge. How do we speak truth in love? How do we take Jesus’ command to not judge seriously?

This message was preached on July 12, 2020 as part of our Sermon on the Mount series. The text is Matthew 7:1-6, primarily focusing on Jesus’ command to “not judge.” What does it mean to not judge? How do we […]

Join Dave, John and Ryland as they discuss the sermon from Sunday. This week’s topic is Jesus’ teaching to treat others as we’d want to be treated.

This message was from our online service on 7-5-20, looking at how Jesus wants us to treat other people. Easier said than done! In a world marked by instability, Jesus offers His followers a way to have a stable life.

Join us as the ministerial staff of Little Rock Church sit down for a brief chat about Sunday’s sermon from Matthew 6:25-34. If you are struggling with anxiety that are leading you to hurt yourself or others, we encourage you […]

Join us for a few moments as the ministerial staff of Little Rock Church sit down to discuss how to follow Jesus. This week’s topic is generosity and wealth from our sermon on 6-21-2020. To watch the video, check out […]

Jason Ancarrow is the director for the Central Arkansas Marriage Network. Join us for this video chat about strengthening marriages in our current season. Check out the links below for some great resources. Virtual Date Night City Church Network Central […]

Join us for this interview as we hear from counselor Tracy Williams.  With years of experiences in family and child health, she’s helping parents process their role of helping their children through this unique time.

Join us as we listen to Dr. Angela Driskill to help us process all the changes in the world, how to take care of ourselves and how to continue to let God work in our lives.

It might be easy to think that the greatest aim in life is self-preservation.  That our goal is to preserve and fight for our freedoms, liberties and rights.  However, what do we learn from Jesus?  What does His example show […]

In John 18:1-11, John paints a picture for us of the paradox of God.  What does it look like for Jesus’ followers to live under suffering?  Join us as we think through how there is strength in weakness in the […]

Ryland Brown explores the possibility that the primary goal of these stories in the text is not for us to be a good neighbor, but Jesus is our neighbor.  He loves to heal and welcome new people into His kingdom!

John Kimberlin helps us explore Luke 7:1-10, from the Bible.  The story of Centurion and the healing of his servant.

In this sermon, Ryland Brown explores the encounter Zaccheus, a chief tax collector and what made Jesus irresistible to him. This story shows us obstacles Zaccheus had in seeing Jesus and gets us to think about the obstacles before we […]

Bibliography Burke, T. J. (2006). Adopted into God’s Family: Exploring a Pauline Metaphor. (D. A. Carson, Ed.) (Vol. 22, p. 22). England; Downers Grove, IL: Apollos; InterVarsity Press. Morris, M. J. (2016). Adoption. In J. D. Barry, D. Bomar, D. […]

Resources Used for This Sermon Barnes, W.H., 2012. Cornerstone Biblical Commentaryb: 1-2 Kings P. W. Comfort, ed., Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. Bimson, J.J., 1994. 1 and 2 Kings. In D. A. Carson et al., eds. New Bible […]

To watch a brief video to go deeper with this text, check out this sermon’s PS video.             Resources Used for this Sermon Woodhouse, J. (2018). 1 Kings—Power, Politics, and the Hope of the World. […]

Resources Used For This Sermon Barry, J. D., Mangum, D., Brown, D. R., Heiser, M. S., Custis, M., Ritzema, E., … Bomar, D. (2012, 2016). Faithlife Study Bible (1 Ki 14:21–31). Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press. Keener, C. S., & Walton, […]

Resources Used For This Sermon House, P. R. (1995). 1, 2 Kings (Vol. 8, pp. 191–193). Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers. Goldingay, J. (2011). 1 and 2 Kings for Everyone (pp. 66–68). Louisville, KY; London: Westminster John Knox Press; Society […]

Discussion Questions Getting Started What’s are some blessings you’ve received? When you think of blessing, what comes to mind? Digging Deep How did Solomon bless the people in verses 14 and 55-56? Why is this significant? What attributes of God […]

Discussion Questions Getting Started What are your favorite ways to celebrate? Holidays? Milestones? Digging Deep What does the temple communicate about God’s character? What does atonement mean? Why is the cross important? Making It Real What does this passage teach […]

Discussion Questions Getting Started What’s something you’ve done that felt wise at the time but now seems foolish? Funny stories are a plus! Digging Deep Why did Solomon marry Pharaoh’s daughter? What does this mean in light of Israel’s past […]

Discussion Questions Getting Started What would you say to your loved ones if you had just a few days left to live? Digging Deep What does Jesus pray for us? What passages of Scripture celebrate the diversity of God’s people […]

Discussion Questions Getting Started Tell of a time when someone showed you love when you didn’t deserve it. How did you respond? Who do you spend most of your time and energy giving love to? Digging Deep Read verses 31-32. […]

Discussion Questions Getting Started What are places that feel like home to you? Describe the home you grew up in. Digging Deep Why is Jesus not talking about anxiety disorders? Why is Jesus’ promise to prepare a place for us […]