North.church Podcast With Pastor Rodney Fouts

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

In today's sermon entitled, "Takes the Cake", Pastor Rodney emphasizes humility as key to allowing Jesus to reign in one's life, and he highlights Jesus' role in reconciling humanity with God. Jesus is depicted as the Good Shepherd offering protection, security, and peace. As you listen, embrace discipleship and find solace in Jesus as the source of eternal life and peace beyond worldly understanding.Support the show

In today's sermon from the collection of talks, "Lamb of God", Pastor Samson preaches from Revelation 12, illustrating the struggle between good and evil. He emphasizes the victory over evil through Christ's sacrifice through His shed blood and the believers' testimonies. He urges us to not remain silent about our faith because Christ's sacrifice isn't solely for personal salvation, but also for believers to spread the message of redemption. Listen and be challenged.Support the show

In Week 7 of Build His Church, Pastor Rodney focuses on Revelation 1-3, emphasizing Jesus' call for enduring faith despite challenges. Highlighting God's authority, sacrificial mission, and imminent return, he urges repentance, faithfulness, and the responsibility to spread the Gospel. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

In week six of “Build His Church”, Pastor Matt Nelson from City Church Tulsa challenges us with a convicting message from Romans 15: In a radically divided time, we need a radically united church. We need the Gospel of Jesus Christ at the center to unify a diverse people. He urges us to allow our identity in Christ to surpass all other identities and to use love as the key to overcoming personal opinions, preferences, and freedoms for the sake of others. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

Week 5 of Build His Church welcomes Stephen Kuert from Involved International as he preaches from John 15. He shows us that those committed to the mission, anticipating transformation, and bearing lasting fruit, are Jesus' chosen friends. Despite excuses or perceived limitations, Jesus still calls individuals to participate in building His church. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

This week, Pastor Rodney addresses the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, providing a historical foundation and using scripture to emphasize the importance of grace and truth. He encourages readiness for the Second Coming of Jesus, stressing the importance of love over violence and the responsibility for us, as Christians, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. Listen and be challenged.Support the show

In week 3 of "Build His Church", Pastor Rodney preaches about our responsibility as believers and emphasizes our duty in building God's Church. Preaching from the book of John, when Jesus walked on water, he highlights the importance of obeying God even when we don't fully understand. We are encouraged to seek Jesus for the right reasons, step out of our comfort zones for Him, and have mature faith that trusts God despite obstacles. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

In week 2 of "Build His Church", Pastor Rodney breaks down what it means to follow Jesus and be a part of a loving, vibrant faith community. He preaches about a church that loves like God, is always ready to celebrate, gives generously, helps those in need, and actively connects with the world. Listen and be challenged.Support the show

In Week 1 of our new collection of talks entitled, "Build His Church", Pastor Christian Vélez emphasizes God's command to love one another, not as a mere suggestion, but an essential obligation. The Great Commission is a responsibility for all Christians to share the Gospel and his sermon challenges the convenience of our modern lives, as we're urged to love our neighbors and consider their needs as we do our own. We see through this message that genuine love is demonstrated through actions, not just words. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

In the final week of The Paradox of The Cross, Pastor Samson preaches about the power of vulnerability and the strength found in God's grace. Just as the apostle Paul faced a "thorn in the flesh" and sought God's help, we too encounter challenges that leave us feeling weak and vulnerable. Sometimes, God's response may not be what we expect, but His grace is always sufficient and our weaknesses become a platform for His strength to shine through. Pastor Samson reminds us, when we feel weak, that's when we're strongest in God's eyes. Listen and be challenged.Support the show

In week 5 of "The Paradox of The Cross", Pastor Rodney preaches from 2 Corinthians 8 and 13, highlighting the importance of giving generously and joyfully. We are encouraged to give in proportion to our means, using the tithe as a guideline, and see that we are called to obedience in sacrificial giving when God asks for more. Jesus is the ultimate example of giving so we must give joyfully, willingly, and extravagantly to further the Gospel. Listen and be challenged.Support the show

In week 4 of The Paradox of the Cross, Pastor Rodney focuses on identifying the signs of genuine faith based on 2 Corinthians. With a call to self-examination, he emphasizes the importance of testing one's faith, underscoring joy as a distinguishing mark of a faithful life. The key signs include finding comfort in God, keeping promises, practicing reconciliation, living with Holy Spirit boldness, and maintaining unwavering perseverance. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

In week three of "The Paradox of the Cross", Pastor Rodney reminds us that The Church, created by Jesus, is a diverse community bound by love. Our mission: making disciples through love, unity, purity, and service. We follow Christ, not alone, but together, embracing the transformative power of love. Listen and be challenged.Support the show

In week two of our collection of talks, "The Paradox of the Cross", Pastor Rodney preaches about how God created sex as a divine gift, meant to be honored within marriage. In a world with various views on sex, Christians should approach it with commitment, complementarity, and a recognition of its spiritual significance. Singleness is valuable, and our attitude toward sex should align with God's design, fostering a deeper connection with Him. Listen and be challenged.Support the show

Opening week one of our new collection of talks entitled, "The Paradox of the Cross", is Pastor Samson with a powerful word from the first chapter of 1 Corinthians.  In his message, he shows us that as the world's wisdom seeps into our lives, we must remember that the message of the cross holds the power to overcome it. He illustrates how to make the cross our starting point, when to recalibrate our lives, and in turn, experience the wisdom of God. Listen and be challenged.Support the show

In week three of our series, "Trust in God", we welcome Pastor Mick Snider, Pastor Fred Anderson and Pastor Clint Smith as they tag-team preach from the 40th chapter of Psalms. Their messages so powerfully show us that trusting in God is a life of praise, patience and living in His presence. Listen and be challenged. Support the show