North.church Podcast With Pastor Rodney Fouts

In week seven of "The Physician's Perspective", Pastor Samson preaches from Acts 15:36–16:40, focusing on Paul’s unwavering consistency in following Christ, even when faced with difficulties such as breakups, barriers, and beatings. Paul leaned into relationships when his missionary team split, trusted God’s vision when his plans were blocked, and remained faithful by singing and praying when beaten and imprisoned. Pastor Samson drives home the point that what we practice consistently will determine how we respond in difficult times. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

In week six of "The Physician's Perspective", Pastor Rodney's sermon, "Hate What God Hates," focuses on the destructive nature of pride, which is highlighted as the sin God hates most according to Proverbs 6 and 8. Through the example of King Herod in Acts 12, who was struck down for his pride and failure to give glory to God, the message illustrates the consequences of self-exaltation and the importance of humility. Pride takes many forms, often unnoticed in ourselves, and can destroy our relationship with God and others. We are called to repentance and surrender to God as the solution, knowing that humility opens the door to God's grace and true peace. Listen and be challenged.Support the show

In week five of "The Physician's Perspective", Pastor Rodney's sermon, "Struggling to Thrive," centers on the challenges faced by the early church in Acts 6 and how these struggles relate to the church today. He highlights internal conflicts, such as the discrimination between Greek-speaking and Hebrew-speaking believers, emphasizing the importance of unity, service, and wisdom. He also addresses external threats, like persecution, which paradoxically led the church to thrive and spread the Gospel. The sermon calls for embracing diversity as part of God's plan and emphasizes the role of the next generation in continuing the mission. We are encouraged to obey Jesus, preach His message, expect miracles, and disciple others, ensuring that the church thrives amid struggles. Listen and be challenged.Support the show

Week four of "The Physician's Perspective" welcomes Lance Lang, Founder of Hope is Alive, an addiction recovery program. He shares from Luke 5, the story of a paralyzed man brought to Jesus by his friends, who were so desperate for his healing that they tore off the roof of a house to lower him down before Jesus. He illustrates how Jesus told the man to take his mat as a symbol of his past struggles, which now serves as a testimony to God's healing power. We are encouraged to embrace our past, even the painful or shameful parts, as a "mat" that can be used to show others God's transformative power and grace. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

In week three of "The Physician's Perspective", Pastor Rodney highlights Jesus' ascension as a key moment that completes His work on Earth and begins His ongoing ministry in heaven. Pastor urges us to stay spiritually ready for Jesus' sudden return and to live empowered by the Holy Spirit as witnesses of Christ's message. We are called to embrace our divine purpose, live with a mission, and confidently await the fulfillment of God's promises in our lives. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

In week two of "The Physician's Perspective", Pastor Rodney preaches on the concept of stewardship, using the parable from Luke 16 as a foundation. Through this sermon, we see that everything we have is not truly ours but is entrusted to us by God, and we will one day be held accountable for how we manage these resources. Jesus teaches that we cannot serve both God and money and how we use money reflects who or what we truly serve. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

In week one of our new collection of talks entitled, "The Physician's Perspective", Pastor Rodney preaches from the book of Luke, a physician and companion of Paul, who meticulously documented the life and ministry of Jesus. Pastor shows us that a personal encounter with Jesus can transform every aspect of our lives, give us a new heart, spirit, and purpose: to impact the world. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

Wrapping up our Revival experiences is Destiny Deas of Bossier, LA with a life-changing and timely message. When Jesus was asked "who is my neighbor?" He responds with a culture-shifting story of HOW to be a neighbor. Preaching from the tenth chapter of Luke about the story of the Good Samaritan, Destiny unpacks the perspective of living in the "great in between" where we are awaiting to see Christ face to face but living here on earth with a mission. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

Night three of Revival welcomes Pastor Jabin Chavez of Las Vegas, NV preaching from Matthew 25 about the parable of the talents. We are reminded that, according to Mark 4, the kingdom of heaven is like a seed and God will give you ideas, commands, and instructions that require stewarding to see the harvest of your miracle. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

Day two of Revival welcomes Faith Cho as she preaches from Exodus 33 where Moses asks God to “show me your glory”. She challenges us to not confuse the “things” of God with God himself and that we should have a spiritual hunger where we want God for who He is and not just what He can do for us. True spiritual hunger eradicates substitutes and counterfeits and cries out to God for Him, realizing we have seen His glory because of the blood of Jesus Christ. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

We open night one of Revival with special guest speaker Dr. Manny Arango of Dallas, TX. Preaching from John 2, where Jesus performs his first miracle of turning water into wine, we are encouraged to ignite our faith, not just to get ready for the blessings God has for us, but to get prepared for them. Listen and be challenged.Support the show

In the final week of "Judah", Pastor Clint Smith shows how Chronicles meticulously records the reigns of Judah's kings, highlighting their obedience or disobedience to God. From his message, we see the story of King Asa and how he exemplifies obedience bringing peace and trust bringing victory. However, Asa's reliance on human aid instead of God led to his downfall. Ultimately, Pastor Clint shows us the importance of obedience, trust in God, and the pursuit of a perfect king, culminating in Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace.Support the show

In week two of "Judah", Pastor Heady preaches from 2 Chronicles 7:14, highlighting the importance of humility, prayer, and repentance for receiving God's blessings. He emphasizes that humility, as demonstrated by King Solomon, is essential in acknowledging God's sovereignty. Persistent prayer, as shown by Daniel, is crucial for building a deeper relationship with God and experiencing His intervention. Sincere repentance, illustrated by the story of the prodigal son, is necessary for forgiveness and restoration. Lastly, we are encouraged to put away aggression, reflecting Jesus' command to Peter to put his sword back, symbolizing acceptance of God's plan and embracing a peaceful approach. Listen and be challenged.Support the show

In week one of our new collection of talks entitled, "Judah", our Student Pastor, Sawyer Wilson preaches about Biblical stewardship, highlighting the importance of taking care of what’s right in front of us, just as Jesus would. Drawing from 1 and 2 Chronicles, the sermon illustrates the parallels between the story of Israel and our own lives and we are challenged to apply these principles in our lives, steward our relationships, resources, and responsibilities with the wisdom and guidance of God.Support the show

In week four of "Superior", Pastor Samson Pastor preaches on Paul’s letter to Titus, which provides instructions for establishing church leadership in Crete. He stresses the importance of living lives that reflect the gospel, making it appealing to others through our actions and integrity. He also highlights the need for daily renewal by the Holy Spirit to maintain our commitment to the gospel. Ultimately, we as believers must represent the whole gospel to the world and rely on God's grace for transformation. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

In week three of Superior, Pastor Rodney preaches about the heroes of faith in Hebrews 11, like Gideon and David, who exemplified unwavering trust in God. He highlights the triumphs and costs of faith and emphasizes that faith involves trusting and obeying God despite uncertainties. We are encouraged to be the foundation of faith for others, drawing strength from Jesus and enduring trials with perseverance. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

In week two of "Superior", Pastor Rodney preaches about "Growing Up in Christ" which emphasizes Jesus as the superior High Priest, sinless and eternal, offering us a permanent solution for sin. He focuses on the importance of spiritual growth, urging us to mature in our faith beyond the basics. Pastor stresses the importance of learning from suffering, taking responsibility, and handling challenges in a Christ-like manner. Be encouraged, as you listen, to deepen their relationship with Jesus through trust and obedience.Support the show

In week one of "Superior", Pastor Rodney focuses on the superiority of Jesus Christ as emphasized in Hebrews 1. He shows us that Jesus, being God's Son, radiates God's glory, sustains all creation, and cleansed us from our sins, taking a place of honor at God's right hand. He emphasizes that faith must be active and not merely a means to an end. He encourages believers to hold firm to our faith in Jesus, who is far superior to the Old Law and everything else.Support the show

In week four of "Be Glad", Pastor Samson preaches from Psalm 80 where the people of Israel cry out for God's grace and restoration after facing the consequences of their sins. They acknowledge their abandonment of God, which has led to their suffering and loss. He illustrates how the psalmist uses three metaphors to describe the relationship between God and Israel: a shepherd guiding his sheep, a gardener tending to his vine, and a restorer who will save them. Through this sermon, we are reminded that we often do not realize we are lost until we experience the pain of our own actions, but there is hope and redemption through God's grace. By turning to God and recognizing our need for a savior, we can find new life and salvation. Listen and be challenged.Support the show

In week three of "Be Glad", Pastor Rodney preaches from Psalm 78, where we see the importance of remembering and listening to God's instructions. He highlights the necessity of passing down stories of God's deeds and miracles to future generations, ensuring they set their hope anew on God and avoid the mistakes of their ancestors. This message shows us the impact of forgetting God's goodness, which leads to disobedience and a hardened heart. We are reminded of God's faithfulness and why we should focus on His promises rather than our failures, and to share the story of Jesus with future generations to maintain a faithful and obedient community. Listen and be challenged.Support the show