Living Rock Podcast

I AM The Way, The Truth, and The Life (Ovi Vlaicu)

In this message, Ovi explores Jesus' powerful declaration—"I AM the way, the truth, and the life" (John 14:5-7)—revealing that when Jesus uses "I AM," he's claiming the very identity God gave himself to Moses, demonstrating that he is the only path to the Father and the only source of truth about God's grace and character. Through the context of the Last Supper, Ovi shows the three layers of Jesus' statement: he is the way (how we come to God and manner of living), the truth (how we know God and what's real), and the life (what we receive—both spiritual restoration now and eternal life with the Father). As you listen, ask yourself: Do I know who Jesus is, and am I willing to take his hand and follow him, trusting that he walks with me and reveals the Father's loving heart?

Jesus the Great I AM (Phil Chapman)

In this opening message of the I AM series, Phil introduces all seven "I AM" statements of Jesus from John's Gospel—each one revealing how Jesus brings us life—and then focuses on the first: "I AM the bread of life" (John 6:35). Through the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000, Phil shows how the crowd pursued Jesus for what he could do, missing the deeper truth that he alone satisfies our deepest hunger and thirst, and challenges us to examine the "contender gods" in our lives that demand our devotion but leave us empty. As you listen, ask yourself: Am I truly feeding on Jesus as my spiritual sustenance, or am I nibbling at the table of the world, and will I let all of him consume all of me?

I AM Awake - The God Who Brings Dead Things Back To Life (Chris Vessey)

In this message, we explore Jesus' profound declaration, "I AM the resurrection and the life" (John 11:25-26), through the story of Lazarus—a man dead for four days when Jesus arrives seemingly too late, yet speaks him back to life with a single command. Through Martha's faith, Mary's grief, and Lazarus's awakening, this sermon reveals that Jesus doesn't answer our "if only" questions with explanations but with Himself—the one who has conquered death and has the power to awaken what we thought was gone for ever. As you listen, hear Jesus' challenge to you: whether you've drifted from faith, are carrying deep loss, or have declared something in your life dead, I AM the resurrection and the life—and He's calling you to wake up and believe.

You Are a Miracle! (Benj Lyon)

Ahead of a special Dedication Sunday, Benj shares about how we are all children of God, how our heavenly father loves us, and how we are all a miracle.

What Does July Mean to You? (Jenni Stirrup)

Jenni looks at how Jesus undeniably loves us and how that should impact our month.