Rock Chapel Sermon Podcast

This message, 'Worship Remembers' was preached on May 26, 2019 by Pastor Casey Fenn. In it, Pastor Casey examined 1 Corinthians 11:17-26 and reflected on the ways that the Lord's Supper - and remembering God's acts - helps prepare us for worship. He encouraged the congregation make remembering God's past acts an active, regular activity.

This message, 'Worship Recognizes' was preached on May 19, 2019 by Pastor Casey Fenn. In it, Pastor Casey examined Psalm 29 and looked at the ways that recognizing God and his character helps us to worship rightly. He encouraged the congregation to reflect on God and his character more actively, that their worship would be built up.

This message, 'Worship is Sacrifice' was preached on May 12, 2019 by Pastor Casey Fenn. In it, Pastor Casey examined Romans 12:1-8 and pointed to the idea that worship requires us to offer our whole selves to God in service. He encouraged the congregation to live in an ever more sacrificial and worshipful manner.

This message, 'From Preference to Proclamation' was preached on May 5, 2019 by Pastor Casey Fenn. In it, Pastor Casey examined John 4:7-26 and reflected on the ways that we often misunderstand worship by making it about preference. He encouraged the congregation to focus on proclaiming God's praises rather than worrying about having it their way.

This message, 'What is Worship?' was preached on April 28, 2019 by Pastor Casey Fenn. In it, Pastor Casey examined 1 Peter 2:4-10 and reflected on how our new identity in Christ leads us to proclaim God's praises through worship. Then, he encouraged the congregation to live a life that proclaims God's praises on Sunday morning - and every other day of the week.

This message, 'I Am The True Vine' was preached on September 30, 2018 by Pastor Casey Fenn. In it, Pastor Casey examined John 15:1-11 and looked at how Jesus is our only source for spiritual life and growth. He encouraged the congregation to remain connected to Jesus so that spiritual fruit can be borne.

This message, 'I Am The Way, The Truth, and The Life' was preached on September 23, 2018 by Pastor Casey Fenn. In it, Pastor Casey examined John 14:1-15 and looked at how Jesus is the way to God, the truth about God, and the life from God. He encouraged the congregation to look to him for all of their hope and life.

This message, 'I Am The Good Shepherd' was preached on September 9, 2018 by Pastor Casey Fenn. In it, Pastor Casey examined John 10:11-21 and looked at how Jesus cares for and guides his people. He encouraged the congregation to respond by trusting the Good Shepherd and following wherever he leads.

This message, 'I Am The Door' was preached on September 2, 2018 by Pastor Casey Fenn. In it, Pastor Casey examined John 10:1-10 and encouraged the congregation to look to Jesus as the door - and only way - to God.

This message, 'I Am The Light Of The World' was preached on August 26, 2018 by Pastor Casey Fenn. In it, Pastor Casey examined John 8:12-36 and looked at how Jesus reveals who God is, who we are, and what God is calling us to. He encouraged the congregation to look to Jesus as a way out of the darkness that's all around this world.

This message, 'I Am The Bread of Life' was preached on August 19, 2018 by Pastor Casey Fenn. In it, Pastor Casey examined John 6 and looked at how Jesus is humanity's true provision and provider. He encouraged the congregation to find their strength provision in Christ.

This message, 'The Case for the Trinity' was preached on July 29, 2018 by Benjamin Minton. In it, Benjamin shares the biblical and theological basis for the Christian doctrine of the Trinity.

This message, 'The Persecuted' was preached on August 12, 2018 by Pastor Casey Fenn. In it, Pastor Casey examined Matthew 5:10-12 and looked at the response that the world gives those who truly live in God's Kingdom. He encouraged the congregation to face opposition by remembering God's grace, his Kingdom, and the future he's leading us into.

This message, 'The Pure in Heart' was preached on July 22, 2018 by Pastor Casey Fenn. In it, Pastor Casey examined Matthew 5:8 and looked at the way that God transforms us from the inside out.

This message, 'The Merciful' was preached on July 15, 2018. In it, Pastor Casey examined Matthew 5:7 and looked at our need to live as people who extend mercy as we seek God's righteousness. He encouraged the congregation to cultivate this merciful approach to life by remembering our own faults and past failures as well as God's grace.

This message, 'Those Who Hunger for Righteousness' was preached on July 1, 2018 by Pastor Casey Fenn. In it, Pastor Casey examined Matthew 5:6 and looked at our need for desiring God's righteousness above everything else. He encouraged the congregation to cultivate this deep desire through connecting to God.

This message, 'The Gentle' was preached on June 24, 2018 by Pastor Casey Fenn. In it, Pastor Casey examined Matthew 5:5 and looked at the place gentleness plays in the Christian life. He encouraged the congregation to pursue gentleness by following the examples of Moses and Jesus.

This message, 'Those Who Mourn' was preached on June 17, 2018 by Pastor Casey Fenn. In it, Pastor Casey examined Matthew 5:4 and looked at the place of mourning and grief in our lives - especially how it plays a role in leading us to true repentance. He encouraged the congregation to be comforted by God's presence in spite of everything that's wrong with the world.

This message, 'The Poor in Spirit' was preached on June 10, 2018 by Pastor Casey Fenn. In it, Pastor Casey examined Matthew 5:1-3 and looked at how the spiritual life begins with poverty of spirit or humility. He encouraged the congregation to examine their hearts and root out any latent pride with the Spirit's help.

This message, 'The Story of the Fishing Net' was preached on June 3, 2018 by Pastor Casey Fenn. In it, Pastor Casey examined Matthew 13:47-50 and looked at how God will use Hell to finally destroy wickedness for all time. He encouraged the congregation to live in light of eternity - both Heaven and Hell.

This message, 'The Stories of the Hidden Treasure and Expensive Pearl' was preached on May 27, 2018 by Pastor Casey Fenn. In it, Pastor Casey examined Matthew 13:44-46 and looked at how much the Kingdom of God is worth - as well as what it costs to become Jesus' disciple. He encouraged the congregation to let go of the things holding them to this earth, that they might gain something far better - God's Kingdom.

This message, 'The Stories of the Mustard Seed and the Yeast' was preached on May 20, 2018 by Pastor Casey Fenn. In it, Pastor Casey examines Matthew 13:31-33 and looks at how God works in unexpected and, usually, rather slow ways. He encourages the congregation to have patience with their own spiritual growth, the spiritual growth of others, and the work of God.

This message, 'The Church's Calling' was preached on April 29, 2018 by visiting Pastor David Frazier. In it, Pastor David examines Romans 12 and exhorts the congregation to live out the instructions Paul gave the church at Rome.

This message, 'The Story of the Wheat and the Weeds' was preached on May 13, 2018 by Pastor Casey Fenn. In it, Pastor Casey examines Matthew 13:24-30; 36-43 and looks at how God calls all Christians to live as wheat among weeds. He encourages the congregation to live as an example of God's love and the Spirit's fruit, that others might see us and desire to know God too.

This message, 'The Story of the Soils' was preached on May 6, 2018 by Pastor Casey Fenn. In it, Pastor Casey examines Matthew 13:1-23 and looks at how God's word takes root in our hearts. He encourages the congregation to examine their hearts and to cultivate a heart that is receptive to God's word.

This message, 'From Sin to Holiness' was preached on April 22, 2018 by Pastor Casey Fenn. In it, Pastor Casey examines 1 John 1:1-10 and looks at how the resurrection of Jesus transformed John from a Son of Thunder into the Apostle of Love. He encouraged the congregation to look toward the risen Jesus to experience this same transformation today.

This message, 'From Fear to Love' was preached on April 15, 2018 by Pastor Casey Fenn. In it, Pastor Casey examines John 21:1-19 and looks at how the resurrection of Jesus transformed Peter's fear into genuine love. He encouraged the congregation to look toward the risen Jesus to experience this same transformation today.

This message, 'From Doubt to Faith' was preached on April 8, 2018 by Pastor Casey Fenn. In it, Pastor Casey examines John 20:19-29 and looks at how the resurrection of Jesus transformed Thomas's doubts into genuine faith. He encouraged the congregation to look toward the risen Jesus to experience this same transformation today.

This message, 'From Grief to Joy' was preached on April 1, 2018 by Pastor Casey Fenn. In it, Pastor Casey examines John 20:1-18 and looks at how the resurrection of Jesus transformed Mary's grief into genuine joy. He encouraged the congregation to look toward the risen Jesus to experience this same transformation today.