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Church on the Rock - Nashville

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Welcome to the Church on the Rock Nashville’s Sermon Podcast, where we dive deep into the transformative power of the Spirit-filled life. Join us each week as we explore the timeless truths of Scripture and discover how they apply to our everyday lives. Tune in for dynamic sermons that inspire and challenge you. Our podcast is your virtual sanctuary for spiritual growth and renewal. Whether you’re a longtime believer or just beginning your journey of faith, you’ll find encouragement, wisdom, and community here at Church on the Rock. Tune in and allow the Spirit to inspire and guide your life today.!Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. スピリチュアリティ
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  • Missed Calls |Pt.2| The Cost of True Discipleship

    Missed Calls |Pt.2| The Cost of True Discipleship
    2025/05/08
    Welcome to the Church on the Rock-Nashville, Arkansas weekly sermon podcast! We're delighted to have you join us as we explore and share the teachings that guide our faith and inspire our community. At Church on the Rock, our vision is clear: We are committed to seeing the lost saved and the hurt restored. We strive to disciple, train, and empower individuals within our ministry, equipping them to serve and ultimately send them out to plant other ministries, continuing this cycle of faith and growth. Each episode features insightful sermons that aim to strengthen your faith and provide spiritual nourishment. We hope these messages will not only uplift you but also inspire you to share God's love with others. Don't forget to follow and subscribe to our podcast to stay updated with our latest episodes. For more information about our church, to give, or to get involved, please visit our website at cotrnashville.com. You can also download our app to stay up to date. Simply search for (COTRN). Thank you for listening, and we look forward to growing in faith together! Church On The Rock Nashville (COTRN) Show Notes Date: May 4, 2025 Series: Missed Calls (Week 2) Title: The Cost of True Discipleship Speaker: Pastor Nick Birmingham Text: Matthew 19:16-22 (Focus: 19:20-22) Opening: Acknowledgment of those serving in various roles (Worship Team, Kids Workers, etc.).Continuation of the "Missed Calls" series.Relatable examples of missed phone calls and their varying importance (boss, spouse, mom).Phone calls that evoke anxiety (potential bad news).The fast-paced nature of life and its potential to distract us.Introduction to the topic: The cost of true discipleship.Discipleship is challenging and often requires letting go of comfort and security.The process of spiritual growth involves new levels and new challenges. Scripture Reading and Context: Matthew 19:16-22 The encounter with the rich young ruler.The young man's seemingly successful and put-together life (ages 20-40, successful – "30 under 30" analogy).Despite achievements, something was missing – the feeling of "what do I still lack?"This moment is a spiritual crossroads for the young man and for us.The passage is not just about giving away possessions but about what those possessions represented – his identity.As Christ followers, Christ must come first. Key Point 1: The Honesty of Self Examination (Verse 20) The young man's question: "All these I have kept, what do I still lack?"How often do we, as Christ followers, truly assess our lives?This wasn't a test from Jesus, but a genuine inquiry from the young man who desired eternal life (the kingdom of God).He had taken an assessment of his life.While it might seem haughty that he claimed to have kept all the commandments, it was not uncommon in the wisdom literature of the day for people to believe they had followed the law to the letter.Obedience to the law hadn't satisfied him; he sensed a lack.Many people in the world fill their lives with things but remain miserable, never stopping to assess why.This young man looked inward and challenged himself.Connection to FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) – the anxiety of missing an opportunity. Urban Dictionary definition provided.Suggestion that the worldly perversion of FOMO might have a Godly origin – a fear of missing out on what God has for us, missing the display of His glory.The young man might have been worried about missing out on the kingdom of heaven. It takes courage to embark on self-examination.True success starts with an honest evaluation of our gaps, not just an appraisal of strengths.Reflecting on times when others offer perspective, and our tendency to dismiss it without examination.Analogy of Pastor Nick's wife offering feedback on a song choice – the importance of considering others' perspectives and God's promptings.This young man paused to assess, wondering if he was about to miss out on a deeper relationship with God.This example is for all believers – we need to confront our inadequacies.It's easy to look away from our shortcomings, but we must address them to draw closer to the Lord.Imagine approaching life asking, "God, what do I still lack?"The transformative ripple effects of such humility in our families and communities. Key Point 2: The Challenge to Let Go (Verse 21) Jesus' response: "If you would be perfect, go sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven..."The word "perfect" (Greek: teleios) means mature or completely made whole.To be mature in his pursuit of eternal life, the young man needed to be willing to let go.Jesus tested the young man's priorities.Question for the audience: Has God ever done that to you?The challenge to sell everything struck at his comfort and valued possessions, which had become his identity.Question for the audience: What are we holding onto so tightly that we identify with? What if we lose it?Examples: minister's identity in their role, musician in their ...
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    30 分
  • Missed Calls |Pt.1|The Call to Help Others

    Missed Calls |Pt.1|The Call to Help Others
    2025/05/07
    Welcome to the Church on the Rock-Nashville, Arkansas weekly sermon podcast! We're delighted to have you join us as we explore and share the teachings that guide our faith and inspire our community. At Church on the Rock, our vision is clear: We are committed to seeing the lost saved and the hurt restored. We strive to disciple, train, and empower individuals within our ministry, equipping them to serve and ultimately send them out to plant other ministries, continuing this cycle of faith and growth. Each episode features insightful sermons that aim to strengthen your faith and provide spiritual nourishment. We hope these messages will not only uplift you but also inspire you to share God's love with others. Don't forget to follow and subscribe to our podcast to stay updated with our latest episodes. For more information about our church, to give, or to get involved, please visit our website at cotrnashville.com. You can also download our app to stay up to date. Just search (COTRN). Thank you for listening, and we look forward to growing in faith together! Church On The Rock Nashville (COTRN) Show Notes Date: April 27, 2025 Series: Missed Calls (Week 1) Title: The Call to Help Others Speaker: Pastor Nick BirminghamText: Luke 10:25-37 Opening: New series: Missed Calls – exploring overlooked opportunities in our spiritual lives.Analogy of missing phone calls and the potential consequences.Spiritual "missed calls": Overlooking opportunities to help others, misunderstanding God's plan vs. our desires, focusing on expectations, and not seizing God-given moments.Encouragement that God can redeem missed moments. Message Title: The call to help others, the call we silence when comfort speaks louder. Introduction: Reference to the phrase "woulda, could've" from Psychology Today regarding missed opportunities in life (relationships, career, education).Acknowledging that we don't control everything, but God knows best.Desire to avoid a life tied to regret and not miss the important "calls."Relatable analogy of frustration when a bad call in sports changes the game (especially for Razorbacks fans!).Personal reflection: What is my responsibility as a person of faith? Who am I responsible for?The struggle of juggling personal struggles with the commitment to follow God and respond to others.Pastor Nick's personal anecdote about a missed opportunity to invite someone to church at Walmart and his father's prompting.Learning moments: Recognizing opportunities to share the gospel or God's goodness. The Problem: Society's "me, me, me" mentality and the high value placed on individualism.Acknowledging a deeper calling beyond self-interest.The "me vs. we" struggle is not unique to our time; it's present in scripture. Scripture Reading and Context: Luke 10:25-37 The lawyer's question to Jesus: "Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?"Jesus' response: Quoting the law – love God and your neighbor as yourself.Jesus' affirmation: "Do this and you will live."The lawyer, wanting to justify himself, asks: "And who is my neighbor?"Jesus' parable of the Good Samaritan: A man traveling from Jerusalem to Jericho is attacked, robbed, and left half dead.A priest and a Levite pass by on the other side.A Samaritan comes, has compassion, bandages his wounds (pouring on oil and wine), puts him on his animal, takes him to an inn, and cares for him.The next day, the Samaritan gives the innkeeper two denarii and promises to pay any additional expenses upon his return. Jesus' question to the lawyer: "Which of these three do you think proved to be a neighbor to the man who fell among robbers?"The lawyer's reluctant answer: "The one who showed mercy."Jesus' powerful command: "Go and do likewise."This text is a challenge to our hearts and our understanding of who our neighbor is.It redefines "neighbor" and calls for compassion towards everyone, even those we might not naturally connect with. Key Principle 1: The Power of Perspective Question: In your busy life, who do you really see and pay attention to? (e.g., person with a flat tire, single mom struggling at the grocery store).The way we see people reflects the condition of our hearts and our understanding of God's love.Sometimes, those who have been in church for a while can forget where they came from.Sobering question: If God loved people like you love people, what would the world look like?As Christ followers, we should have a different perspective, seeing through the eyes of Christ.We often don't know what burdens people carry when they walk through the doors of the church or in everyday life.Our job is to reach out and love people everywhere.The lawyer's question ("Who is my neighbor?") was likely motivated by a desire to draw a line and limit his obligation to love.Jesus challenges this selfish motive.Historically, "neighbor" for the Jewish audience would primarily mean fellow Israelites.Leviticus 19:34 extended this to foreigners in their land, but not typically to ...
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    41 分
  • The Great Rescue |Pt.1| Resurection Sunday

    The Great Rescue |Pt.1| Resurection Sunday
    2025/04/24
    Welcome to the Church on the Rock-Nashville, Arkansas weekly sermon podcast! We're delighted to have you join us as we explore and share the teachings that guide our faith and inspire our community. At Church on the Rock, our vision is clear: We are committed to seeing the lost saved and the hurt restored. We strive to disciple, train, and empower individuals within our ministry, equipping them to serve and ultimately send them out to plant other ministries, continuing this cycle of faith and growth. Each episode features insightful sermons that aim to strengthen your faith and provide spiritual nourishment. We hope these messages will not only uplift you but also inspire you to share God's love with others. Don't forget to follow and subscribe to our podcast to stay updated with our latest episodes. For more information about our church, to give, or to get involved, please visit our website at cotrnashville.com. You can also download our app to stay updated, search for (COTRN) on any app distribution. Thank you for listening, and we look forward to growing in faith together! Podcast Title: The Great Rescue Date: April 20, 2025 (Easter Sunday) Location: Church On The Rock Nashville (COTRN), Nashville, Arkansas Speaker: Pastor Nick Birmingham Opening: Enthusiastic greeting: "God's good. Yes. He is. Well, happy resurrection Sunday!"Acknowledges those happy to be in church and playfully engages with those still deciding.Expresses joy in celebrating the wonderful day.Announces the scripture focus: 1 John 4:9-10. Title of Message: The Great Rescue Introduction: Reflects on the core of Easter: God rescuing us from our mess.Highlights our cultural fascination with rescue stories in books and TV shows (e.g., Tracker, Rambo, Saving Private Ryan, fairy tales).Shares a recent real-life rescue story of a pastor in South Africa abducted at gunpoint during a prayer meeting and his subsequent rescue by an elite unit.Emphasizes our universal desire to be rescued, even when we try to be self-sufficient.Draws a parallel between fictional rescues (prince saving the damsel, Forrest Gump and Bubba) and the motivation behind them: love.States that the passage in 1 John embodies this idea for Christ followers: God's love revealed through Jesus Christ as an overwhelming response to rescue us.Highlights that as Christ followers, we are to do likewise. The Nature of Love: Discusses the repeated emphasis on the word "love" in 1 John 4.Reflects on personal experiences and perceptions of love (being noticed, cared for, encouraging words, sacrificial acts).Questions the true definition of love in our culture, noting how it can feel skewed and transactional.Acknowledges personal struggles with loving others equally and the ease of loving some more than others.Points to the cross and the empty tomb as the true picture of sacrificial love that comes to our rescue. Synopsis of the Gospel Story (The Rescue Mission): Briefly outlines Jesus' journey: coming to earth as a child, walking among humanity to save/rescue.Mentions Jesus' ridicule, attacks, betrayal, and crucifixion by the Romans at the behest of the Jewish people.Acknowledges Good Friday's significance for us as the day Jesus rescued us, despite it being a terrible day for Him (beatings, crucifixion).Highlights the disciples' fear and scattering after Jesus' death.Celebrates the Sunday resurrection: Jesus defeating death, hell, and the grave for us.Poses the question: Why would He do that for us? The answer: Because He loved us.Expresses concern that we may not fully grasp the depth of this redeeming love.Notes the loose and cheap way the word "love" is often used, diminishing its value.Emphasizes that love needs to be shown, not just said. Three Key Points from 1 John 4:9-10: Recognizing Real Love (Verse 9): "In this, the love of God was made manifest (visible) among us..."God is the source of all true love. It doesn't originate with our feelings but with Him.God's love was made visible through Jesus' actions, not just words.Contrasts this with deism, which suggests God is distant.Uses the analogy of a "grand billboard" proclaiming God's love.Relates to the "show-me" mentality, emphasizing that God demonstrated His love.Highlights that God "put his money where his mouth would be" by sending His Son.Implication: God's visible love serves as an example for how we should love others.Discusses the human desire for acceptance and validation, even within the church.Contrasts unstable earthly love with God's unwavering love as a solid foundation.Acknowledges feelings of unworthiness and the need to earn love.Emphasizes that God loved us even in our mess.Our identity should be anchored in God's love, not our actions (Romans 8:32).Question: Are we defining love by the world's standards or by God's? Drawing from the wrong source leads to emptiness, while God's love always fills us. Realizing the Purpose in God's Love (Later part of Verse 9): "...that God sent his only Son into the ...
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    42 分
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