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Weekly bible-centered messages from Pastor Rodney Fouts, lead pastor at NORTH.CHURCH in Oklahoma City.
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In week three of "Unlikely Heroes", Pastor Rodney uses the story of Esther to illustrate how God can turn impossible situations around for your good and His glory. He discusses how Esther's obedience, patience in preparation, and courage to act played crucial roles in her story, showing that opportunities from God are often disguised as obstacles that require boldness to seize. Through this message, we are called to reflect on the difference between coincidence and providence, the constant presence and work of God, and how obedience, patience, and courage prepare believers for God's providential work in our lives. Listen and be challenged.Support the show
In week two of "Unlikely Heroes", Pastor Samson preaches from Joshua 10, the story of the sun standing still, to illustrate a deeper message. Despite Gibeon's deceptive treaty with Israel, when surrounding kingdoms attacked them, Joshua honored the covenant and defended them. This act, born out of a previous misstep, demonstrated obedience to God. The sermon emphasizes that our mistakes and challenges can be used by God to elevate our faith and bring about victory. Just as Joshua found victory in obeying God after a misstep, we too can find triumph when we align with God's ways, even in our biggest battles. However, the greatest miracle is not the sun standing still but Jesus coming down for us, and through faith-filled prayers, we can find salvation and victory. Listen and be challenged. Support the show
In week one of our new collection of talks, "Unlikely Heroes", Pastor Rodney discusses the story of Joshua and his preparation to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land. He emphasizes three key points: serving, believing, and receiving. Joshua's preparation involved serving Moses for over 40 years, showing commitment and contentment in his role. He also demonstrated courage by obeying God's commands, believing in God's promises, and positioning himself to receive blessings by being filled with the spirit of wisdom and staying close to God's word. Listen and be challenged.Support the show
Celebrating our resurrected King, Pastor Rodney preaches about the significance of the veil tearing in the Temple, symbolizing the end of separation between God and people through Jesus Christ. Sacrifices in the Old Testament symbolized the need for a perfect sacrifice, fulfilled in Jesus where He is presented as the sinless Savior who died and rose again, offering redemption and breaking the cycle of sin. We now have access to God's presence and can reflect His glory, being transformed into His image. We have the assurance that God's redemption extends to all, showing His ability to redeem any story. Listen and be challenged. Support the show
In week three of "In the Desert", Pastor Rodney discusses hypocrisy, focusing on Jesus's entry into Jerusalem and his subsequent weeping over the city. He illustrates the danger of putting on a false front, acting one way externally but being different internally. We are encouraged to examine our hearts and actions, ensuring we align with our professed beliefs. Pastor Rodney also stresses the importance of genuine love for God and others, highlighting that only through growth in the Gospel can hypocrisy be rooted out. As you listen, invite the Holy Spirit to search your heart, ask for a new heart, and implement new habits consistent with that new heart.Support the show
In week two of "In the Desert", Pastor Christian delves into the topic of complaining, drawing from the biblical account of the Israelites in the desert. He shares a personal experience of complaining, highlighting how easily we complain about things we once prayed for. His sermon explores the reasons for complaining, such as hardships and negative perspectives, and emphasizes the detrimental effects of complaining on our spiritual journey, along with the importance of surrounding ourselves with positive influences. Listen and be challenged to shift from complaining to praising.Support the show
In week one of our new collection of talks, "In the Desert", Pastor Samson explores the patterns of behavior exhibited by the Israelites in Numbers 11, which prevented them from entering the promised land. These patterns include complaining, a lack of trust in God, and a longing for their past in Egypt. Moses, though a mediator, was unable to change their hearts. The sermon draws parallels to our lives, highlighting the need to break free from our own patterns and trust in Jesus, who is a better mediator than Moses. The filling of the Holy Spirit is crucial for experiencing God's promises in our lives and we must become self-aware of our sinful tendencies, boldly approach Jesus, and ask for the Holy Spirit to transform our patterns into promises. Listen and be challenged. Support the show
Our final day of Revival welcomes our friend, Mercy Lokulutu, from Dallas, TX. Preaching from Luke 14, Mercy shows us the power of our thoughts and how it can affect our destiny, whether we realize it or not. Being transformed by the renewing of our mind goes beyond replacing a negative thought with a positive one, but by thinking about ourselves less and about God more. There is a standing invitation for us at the table of God. Don't allow excuses to keep you from it because there is still room for more. Listen and be challenged. Support the show
Night three of Revival welcomes Pastor Faith Cho from Mosaic Covenant Church in Paramus, NJ. Preaching from II Samuel 6, she shows how the mysteries of God should make us want to go deeper in His word, seek after Him more, and use it as an open door to His presence. We have to move from disappointment to revival and that cannot be done until we abide in Him and forfeit our expectations. Listen and be challenged.Support the show
Day two of Revival welcomes Pastor Chet Pete of Elevation Church in University City, NC. Using the story of God promising Abraham and Sarah a child, he illustrates how the lies we believe can affect our destiny. We must not allow our limitations, insecurities, or experiences dictate and overshadow the promises God has made to us. Because He is in us, we can declare, "I AM!" Listen and be challenged.Support the show
Opening our Revival experiences is Pastor Greg Ford of One Church in Columbus, OH. He brings a powerful and timely word from the book of Genesis, using Abraham as an example of why we can't let our minds convince us that going beyond the familiar, to follow the purpose God has laid out for us, is something we cannot handle. We must pray, process, and persevere, not allowing ourselves to be limited by our past. Listen and be challenged.Support the show
In the eighth and final week of “Life After the Garden”, Pastor Rodney encourages us to go "Beyond Belief" by seeking a deeper experience of God's presence. Preaching from the book of Exodus, he emphasizes surrender, sacrifice, and obedience, warning us against seeking comfort over growth. As you listen, begin to realize, position, and practice God's presence which will impact both your personal life and your interactions with others.Support the show
In week 7 of Life After the Garden, Pastor Rodney delves into the theme of "presence," using Exodus 33 as a focal point where Moses seeks assurance of God's companionship. He highlights the difference between God's omnipresence and His manifest presence, emphasizing the transformative power of the latter. Through this message, we see the human tendency to prioritize control, pleasure, productivity, or people over God's presence. However, we must release control and prioritize God's presence, which ultimately leads to true fulfillment and purpose. Listen and be challenged.Support the show
In today's message, Pastor Rodney preaches from Exodus 15 and talks about the importance of singing new songs unto the Lord, highlighting God's unfailing love and urging us to worship even in challenging times. He shows us that the measure of a God-honoring song is singing BEFORE seeing results. As you listen, consider what a new song of praise might look like in your life.Support the show
In part two of Pastor Rodney's message from last week, "Keeping the Dream Alive", he continues to unpack the story of Joseph and how the Lord was with him through troubled times. Pastor encourages us to focus on making others a success and not becoming discouraged if reciprocation is not immediate, because God sees and remembers. We must be desperate for God, building our dependence on Him and knowing that forgiveness is the prerequisite for fruitfulness. Listen and be challenged. Support the show
In week four of “Life After the Garden”, Pastor Rodney dives into God's purpose for humanity, highlighting that God's dreams will always surpass individual aspirations. He uses Joseph's story in Genesis to illustrate how he preserved his God-given dream despite challenges, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the Lord's presence. Pastor warns us about the temptation to compromise our beliefs, whether it’s the desire to fit in, feel good, fear, becoming too familiar, or lacking a firm foundation in God's Word. He urges us to avoid compromise by grounding ourselves in the Word, grow with the community, and be filled with the Spirit. Listen and be challenged.Support the show
In week three of "Life After the Garden", Pastor Samson brings the Word from Genesis 28 where we find Jacob, who was in a difficult place in life, have a dream that changes the entire trajectory of his life and his relationship with God. Pastor Samson challenges us to take hold of the dreams God gives us, not seek to "get" or understand God but simply obey what He says, and be careful to not miss the moments within our faith journey. Listen and be challenged. Support the show
In week two of Life After the Garden, Pastor Rodney encourages us to have a deeply intimate relationship with God, highlighting the importance of aligning our lives with His will and ways. He stresses the significance of warning others who may stray from this path and emphasizes the role of faith in drawing closer to God. We are encouraged to prioritize our relationship with Christ, navigating both the challenges and rewards while seeking truth and closeness with God.Support the show
In week one of Life After the Garden, Pastor Clint Smith highlights how we reflect God's image and emphasizes the significance of relationships, both with God and others, for spiritual growth. He encourages daily scripture reading for a close relationship with God, engagement in community for spiritual development, and following the Holy Spirit's guidance to emulate God. Listen and be challenged.Support the show
The Christmas story is one, not only of celebration, but one of reflection and action. For our Candlelight experiences, Pastor Rodney urges us to trust in God's word. God's word is unfailing and should cause us to surrender negative thoughts, avoid overthinking, and trust in His guidance. Being obedient to the Word is being obedient to Christ, because He IS the Word. Listen and be challenged. Support the show
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