Freedom City Podcast

WHATEVER IT TAKES PART 2

What kind of friend are you? In this powerful message, Pastor Robe Pierre unpacks one of Jesus' most well-known parables—the Good Samaritan—and challenges us to move beyond asking, "Who is my neighbor?" to becoming the neighbor God has called us to be. In a world where everyone is looking for loyal friendships, Jesus shifts the focus from the kind of friend we want to the kind of friend we are willing to become. Through the Good Samaritan, we discover that genuine love is demonstrated through compassion, sacrifice, and action—not convenience. In this message, you'll discover: • Why real friends are willing to be interrupted for people in need • The difference between having the right position and having the right posture • Why compassion always moves toward brokenness instead of avoiding it • How true friendship always requires sacrifice and personal investment • The powerful Gospel parallel hidden within the parable of the Good Samaritan • Why becoming more like Jesus means becoming the kind of neighbor who pays the price for others The priest had theology. The Levite had position. But the Samaritan had compassion. Jesus reminds us that love isn't measured by what we say—it is measured by what we are willing to sacrifice. Whether you're learning to love people better, wrestling with compassion fatigue, or asking God to use your life to make a difference, this message will challenge you to stop walking past the hurting and become someone who reflects the heart of Christ. Because everyone wants a good friend. But the greater question is: What kind of friend are you? Scripture References: Luke 10:25-37 Philippians 2:3-4 John 15:13 --- ABOUT US At Freedom City, we exist to empower you to live in God’s freedom—discovering purpose and making a difference in His name. SALVATION Did you commit or recommit your life to Christ during this service? We would love to connect with you, discuss what that means, and pray with you. https://qrfy.io/Bk_FBgoG5f Join Our Dream Team The Freedom City Dream Team is where it's at! Join the family of people serving and building what God is doing here. https://wearefreedomcity.com Give Cash App: $WEAREFREEDOMCITY Mailing Address Freedom City Church P.O. Box 330054 West Hartford, CT 06133 Stay Connected Follow @wearefreedomcity on all social media platforms and stay connected to everything happening at Freedom City Church. Connect With Us For more information on Freedom City Church visit us:  https://wearefreedomcity.com/ [https://wearefreedomcity.com/] https://www.instagram.com/wearefreedomcity/ [https://www.instagram.com/wearefreedomcity/] https://www.facebook.com/people/Freedom-City-Church/61565175605434/ [https://www.facebook.com/people/Freedom-City-Church/61565175605434/]

WHATEVER IT TAKES

Who are the people carrying you closer to Jesus? In this powerful message, Pastor Robe Pierre walks through the story of the paralyzed man in Mark 2 and reveals the power of having the right people in your life. When this man couldn’t get to Jesus on his own, four friends carried him there. They didn’t just see his condition — they saw his potential. Real friendships are more than presence. The right people carry vision, faith, access, and strength for the moments when you need to be carried. In this message, you'll discover: • Why real friends see who God created you to become, not just who you are today • How the people around you can either keep you stuck or push you toward purpose • Why faith-filled friendships are necessary for your spiritual growth • How God uses relationships as keys to unlock new opportunities and seasons • Why you can’t always be the strong friend — sometimes you have to allow yourself to be carried • The importance of surrounding yourself with people who will fight for your healing and growth Everyone who shows up in your life is not meant to have the same access. Some people are assignments. Some people are friends. And real friends are the ones who will carry you to Jesus. Whether you are building relationships, evaluating your circle, or looking for people who will walk with you through every season, this message will challenge you to ask: What about your friends? Scripture References: Mark 2:1-5 Proverbs 29:18 Romans 1:11-12 ABOUT US At Freedom City, we exist to empower you to live in God’s freedom—discovering purpose and making a difference in His name. SALVATION Did you commit or recommit your life to Christ during this service? We would love to connect with you, discuss what that means, and pray with you. https://qrfy.io/Bk_FBgoG5f [https://qrfy.io/Bk_FBgoG5f] Join Our Dream Team The Freedom City Dream Team is where it's at! Join the family of people serving and building what God is doing here. https://wearefreedomcity.com [https://wearefreedomcity.com/] Give Cash App: $WEAREFREEDOMCITY Mailing Address Freedom City Church P.O. Box 330054 West Hartford, CT 06133 Stay Connected Follow @wearefreedomcity on all social media platforms and stay connected to everything happening at Freedom City Church. Connect With Us For more information on Freedom City Church visit us:  https://wearefreedomcity.com/ [https://wearefreedomcity.com/] https://www.instagram.com/wearefreedomcity/ [https://www.instagram.com/wearefreedomcity/] https://www.facebook.com/people/Freedom-City-Church/61565175605434/ [https://www.facebook.com/people/Freedom-City-Church/61565175605434/]

A FATHERS RACE

What does it look like to finish strong? In this powerful Father’s Day message, Pastor Robe Pierre walks through Paul’s final words in 2 Timothy 4 and challenges us to focus not just on where we’re going, but how we’re running the race. Life is not a sprint—it’s a marathon. As fathers, leaders, husbands, and believers, we are all running a race that requires endurance, obedience, and faith. Paul’s declaration, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith,” becomes a blueprint for anyone who desires to finish their God-given assignment well. In this message, you'll discover: • Why finishing strong starts with turning when God speaks • The difference between hearing God and obeying God • How to endure personal, social, financial, and spiritual struggles • Why perseverance matters more than perfection • What it means to keep the faith through every season of life • The greatest legacy a father can leave behind No father is perfect. No believer gets through life without setbacks. But God is not looking for perfection—He is looking for faithfulness. Whether you're carrying disappointment, battling hardship, navigating family struggles, or simply trying to keep moving forward, this message will encourage you to keep running the race God has set before you. Because it's not about finishing first. It's about finishing right. Scripture References: 2 Timothy 4:1-8 Acts 9:3-6 Isaiah 40:29-31 ABOUT US At Freedom City, we exist to empower you to live in God’s freedom—discovering purpose and making a difference in His name. SALVATION Did you commit or recommit your life to Christ during this service? We would love to connect with you, discuss what that means, and pray with you. https://qrfy.io/Bk_FBgoG5f [https://qrfy.io/Bk_FBgoG5f] Join Our Dream Team The Freedom City Dream Team is where it's at! Join the family of people serving and building what God is doing here. https://wearefreedomcity.com [https://wearefreedomcity.com/] Give Cash App: $WEAREFREEDOMCITY Mailing Address Freedom City Church P.O. Box 330054 West Hartford, CT 06133 Stay Connected Follow @wearefreedomcity on all social media platforms and stay connected to everything happening at Freedom City Church. Connect With Us For more information on Freedom City Church visit us:  https://wearefreedomcity.com/ [https://wearefreedomcity.com/] https://www.instagram.com/wearefreedomcity/ [https://www.instagram.com/wearefreedomcity/] https://www.facebook.com/people/Freedom-City-Church/61565175605434/ [https://www.facebook.com/people/Freedom-City-Church/61565175605434/]

SECRET LOVERS PT 3

What happens when Jesus finally becomes more valuable than money? In Secret Lover Part 3, Pastor Robe Pierre concludes the series by looking at the story of Zacchaeus in Luke 19 and reveals what happens when a heart captured by money is transformed by an encounter with Jesus. Zacchaeus was wealthy, powerful, and willing to sacrifice integrity, relationships, and reputation to gain more. But everything changed the moment Jesus entered his life. What once had control over his heart immediately lost its grip. This message teaches that when Jesus truly has your heart, your money finally finds its proper place. You'll discover: • Why generosity is evidence of a transformed heart. • How God's generosity changes the way we treat people. • The difference between ownership and stewardship. • Why stewardship is managing God's resources God's way. • Practical biblical principles for handling money through tithing, budgeting, saving, and paying debt. • Why money can never provide what only Jesus can give. The greatest miracle in Zacchaeus' story wasn't that he gave away his money. It was that he found something worth more than it. Money gave him status. Money gave him comfort. Money gave him power. But money could not save him. When Zacchaeus met Jesus, everything else found its proper place. If you've ever struggled with greed, financial pressure, debt, stewardship, generosity, or finding security in what you have, this message will challenge you to place Jesus back at the center of your life. Because what you're really looking for isn't money. It's peace. It's security. It's contentment. It's purpose. And those things can only be found in Jesus. Scripture Reference: Luke 19:1-10 --- ABOUT US At Freedom City, we exist to empower you to live in God’s freedom—discovering purpose and making a difference in His name. SALVATION Did you commit or recommit your life to Christ during this service? We would love to connect with you, discuss what that means, and pray with you. https://qrfy.io/Bk_FBgoG5f Join Our Dream Team The Freedom City Dream Team is where it's at! Join the family of people serving and building what God is doing here. We can’t wait to see you and we can’t wait to do life with you. Visit our website for more: https://wearefreedomcity.com Give This dream is only possible through the incredible generosity of people like you. Pray and ask God if He would have you give to help establish Freedom City. Cash App: $WEAREFREEDOMCITY Mailing Address Freedom City Church P.O. Box 330054 West Hartford, CT 06133 Stay Connected Be sure to stay connected with Freedom City on all social media platforms @wearefreedomcity. If you or anyone you know live in Greater Hartford, we would love for you to consider being a part of our community in Hartford. Please email [info@wearefreedomcity.com](mailto:info@wearefreedomcity.com) with contact information, and we will get in touch. Connect With Us For more information on Freedom City Church visit us:  https://wearefreedomcity.com/ [https://wearefreedomcity.com/] https://www.instagram.com/wearefreedomcity/ [https://www.instagram.com/wearefreedomcity/] https://www.facebook.com/people/Freedom-City-Church/61565175605434/ [https://www.facebook.com/people/Freedom-City-Church/61565175605434/]

SECRET LOVERS PT 1

What if the greatest threat to your relationship with God isn't something obvious? In Secret Lover, Pastor Robe Pierre walks through 1 Timothy 6:9–10 and exposes one of the most subtle idols of our time: the love of money. Most people would never say they love money more than God. But Scripture teaches that what has our heart is revealed not just by what we say, but by how we live. Through Paul's warning to Timothy, this message challenges us to examine whether money has quietly taken first place in our lives. How do you know if money has become a secret lover? • Contentment disappears and more is never enough. • Integrity becomes negotiable. • Money becomes your source of security. • Generosity feels like loss. This message reminds us that money is not evil, but the love of money has the power to pull us away from our faith, distort our priorities, and compete for the place that belongs to God alone. Money promises peace, security, identity, and joy—but only Jesus can truly provide those things. If you've ever struggled with comparison, greed, financial anxiety, trust, generosity, or finding your worth in what you have, this message will challenge you to put a mirror in front of your heart and ask a simple question: Who truly has first place? Because money is a tool. It is not a god. It is not a savior. It is not a master. Jesus is. Scripture Reference: 1 Timothy 6:9–10.  Connect With Us For more information on Freedom City Church visit us:  https://wearefreedomcity.com/ [https://wearefreedomcity.com/] https://www.instagram.com/wearefreedomcity/ [https://www.instagram.com/wearefreedomcity/] https://www.facebook.com/people/Freedom-City-Church/61565175605434/ [https://www.facebook.com/people/Freedom-City-Church/61565175605434/]