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At Black Rock Church, our vision is to inspire hope and ignite faith in every person we meet by connecting them to God through Jesus. We seek to love God, love people, and serve our world.
We are located in Fairfield, Connecticut and you can learn more about the church through the links below.
✘ Website: www.blackrock.org
✘ Guests: www.blackrock.org/guests/
✘ New to Faith: www.blackrock.org/faith/
✘ Giving: www.onrealm.org/blackrock/give/now
✘ Events & Info: www.blackrock.org/info/
We are located in Fairfield, Connecticut and you can learn more about the church through the links below.
✘ Website: www.blackrock.org
✘ Guests: www.blackrock.org/guests/
✘ New to Faith: www.blackrock.org/faith/
✘ Giving: www.onrealm.org/blackrock/give/now
✘ Events & Info: www.blackrock.org/info/
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Join us as we hear from one of our Global Partners, Peter Fretheim.
Many people feel they can connect to God, grow spiritually, and build community without organized religion-so why does church still matter? This week, we'll explore what makes formal faith communities different, what they've offered across history, and whether they still have something meaningful to offer today.
Welcome to The Black Rock Podcast—where faith meets life. Today we're talking about discipleship—not just believing in Christ, but actually following Him. What does it look like to grow on purpose? To have people speaking into your life? To mentor others the way Jesus modeled for us? We live in a culture that celebrates self at the center—self-made, self-focused, self-promoted. But the call of Christ is different. It's a call to surrender, to grow, and to put Him at the center of everything. So whether you're new to the journey or you've been walking with Jesus for years, pull up a chair and discuss building lives that revolve around Him, not us. Lets chat and chew!
In a world more connected than ever, so many people still feel isolated, unseen, and alone. This week, we'll explore why loneliness has become so common, what might be shaping our sense of disconnection, and where people have historically found belonging and meaning.
This message looks at the Bible and why it is not merely a book but the Word of God and the power it can have in your life.
Every day we see the pain in marriages, families, friendships, and workplaces—and we're left wondering why relationships are so hard when we long for them so deeply. This week we'll explore where that desire for connection comes from, why division seems to come so easily, and what might actually move us toward healthier, life-giving relationships.
It's heartbreaking to see the suffering and injustice in our world—and it raises honest questions about God's goodness and human freedom. This week, we'll wrestle with why God allows people to choose harmful paths and whether we can still trust that He is good in the middle of so much pain.
Welcome to the Black Rock Podcast — where faith meets real life. This is a space for honest conversations, hard questions, and the moments where belief and everyday life collide. In today's episode, we're unpacking some of the "Why, God?" questions we all wrestle with — Why is it so hard to find my purpose? Why doesn't God seem to answer my prayers? And why do bad things happen to the people we love? We don't promise easy answers, but we do promise an honest conversation, hope in the middle of the struggle, and faith that meets us right where we are. Let's chat and chew!
It can sometimes feel like God is always saying "no" to the things we want. But what if God actually says "yes" far more often—and every boundary He sets is meant to guide us toward deeper freedom, healthier relationships, and lasting joy?
So many people feel stuck, unfulfilled, or like they're never good enough-yet the world keeps telling us we should be able to figure life out on our own. This week, we'll explore why life feels harder than we expected and how a better way of seeing the world can actually lead us toward deeper meaning, hope, and beauty.
One of the Joys for walking with Jesus is that he wants to use our stories, gifts, talents, and abilities to build his Kingdom! Many times we stand on the sideline instead of saying Put me in Coach! Listen to David's challenge!
We're kicking off 2026 by encouraging everyone to embark on a discipleship journey together—a powerful and inspiring look at what it means to grow our faith while inviting and investing in others.
Andres will teach us about the Parable of the Talents and how God has put something in your hands that's too valuable to bury. This Sunday, we'll reflect on what we've done with what God gave us and discover how to step into the new year ready to invest, multiply, and live boldly for Him.
Even when life isn't easy, God is gently leading, shaping, and strengthening us. God with us means Jesus is present and brings comfort and growth in the moments we need Him most.
The angels announced "great joy for all people," and that joy is still available today. Join us as we explore how God's presence can turn fear into wonder, and wonder into a joy worth celebrating and sharing.
Life rarely goes the way we planned, but the Christmas story shows that God is powerfully at work even when everything feels confusing or out of control. This week, we'll discover how Immanuel meets us in our uncertainty with purpose and peace.
We live in a results-obsessed world, where success is measured by what we can count and see. But God calls us to something deeper: obedience that isn't defined by outcomes. In this message, we'll wrestle with the tensions between visible fruit and faithful service, learning how to trust God with the harvest even when our efforts feel unseen or unproductive. It's a reminder that in God's Kingdom, faithfulness is the real success.
Welcome to The Black Rock Podcast, where faith meets real life—and where we're never afraid to try a new snack along the way. Today we're diving into the holiday season, from Thanksgiving to Christmas, and all the joy, excitement, busyness, and stress that can come with it. But in the middle of packed calendars, family gatherings, shopping lists, and expectations, we're reminded that we can find peace and lasting hope in Christ. So grab a seat—and maybe a snack—and let's jump in.
Life can often feel like a swirl of randomness — suffering, confusion, unanswered questions — leaving us wondering, "Where is God in all this?" This sermon explores how faith changes the way we see the world, helping us look beyond the chaos to the deeper picture of God's presence and purpose. Before we see the evidence, we must choose to believe — and when we do, we discover that God has been there all along, weaving beauty beneath the surface.
Those being baptized today have made third decisions when it comes to following Jesus. They have DECIDED to BELIEVE, SURRENDER and GROW. We celebrate with those today who have decided to follow Jesus, and there is no turning back.
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