Gradually, Then Suddenly | Why God Works in Hidden Seasons

Unstoppable, Week 1: Empowered | Acts 1:1–11

Unstoppable, Week 1: Empowered | Acts 1:1–11 What happens when ordinary people are filled with the power of the Holy Spirit? In this first episode of our Unstoppable series, Pastor Rob and Tim unpack Acts 1:1–11 and explore Jesus' final instructions before His ascension. The early church wasn't built on talent, resources, or influence. It was built on complete dependence on God. In this conversation you'll discover: • Why the Holy Spirit is essential, not optional, for the Christian life • The danger of trying to do God's work in your own strength • How the mission of Jesus is bigger than our comfort and preferences • What it means to be a witness in everyday life • Why God uses ordinary, available people to accomplish extraordinary things • How the church has remained unstoppable for over 2,000 years Whether you're feeling spiritually tired, overwhelmed, or ready for more of God, this episode will encourage you to stop striving and start depending on the power of the Holy Spirit. 📖 Scripture: Acts 1:1–11 🎧 Subscribe to The Rock Sermon Podcast and share this episode with someone who needs encouragement today. 🔗 Connect with Christ The Rock: https://linktr.ee/ctrfallriver [https://linktr.ee/ctrfallriver] 🙌 Join Us This Week 📍 Christ The Rock Church Fall River, Massachusetts 🕘 English Worship Experience Sundays at 9:00 AM 🕚 Portuguese Worship Experience Sundays at 11:00 AM 📅 Wednesday 🙏 Prayer – 5:30 PM 📖 Portuguese Bible Study – 6:00 PM 📅 Thursday 🍽 Doors Open – 6:30 PM 📚 Adult Bible Study 🔥 Ignite Youth 🎨 Kidz Rock #Unstoppable #Empowered #BookOfActs #HolySpirit #ChristianPodcast #SermonPodcast #ChristTheRock #Acts1 #SpiritFilled #FallRiverChurch

The Guilty Man Walked Free: What the Cross Really Means

Show Notes Barabbas walked free because Jesus took his place. In this episode of The Rock Sermon Podcast, Pastor Rob looks at what the cross really means for us personally. Jesus willingly carried our sin and shame, opened the way home to God, and calls us to stop making peace with the chains He died to break. We’ll talk about grace, surrender, forgiveness, and trusting God when life feels like you’re somewhere between burial and breakthrough. Learn more about Christ The Rock Church: https://linktr.ee/ctrfallriver [https://linktr.ee/ctrfallriver]

Why Jesus Came Near! Do You Believe?

Show Notes In this episode of The Rock Sermon Podcast, Pastor Rob continues the I Believe series with a look at one of the most powerful lines of the Apostles’ Creed: Conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary. This isn’t just a Christmas phrase. It points us to the miracle of the incarnation, God becoming man and coming near to save us. Pastor Rob talks about why the virgin birth matters, why Jesus had to be fully God and fully man, and how Mary’s surrender still challenges us today. In this episode: Jesus came by the power of God Jesus entered real humanity to represent us Because God came near, we respond with surrender Why the supernatural parts of Christianity matter Why hidden obedience still matters to God If God came near in Jesus, then our response is trust, worship, honesty, and surrender. Learn more about Christ The Rock Church: linktr.ee/ctrfallriver [linktr.ee/ctrfallriver]

When Faith Takes a Step

Gradually, Then Suddenly, Week 3When Faith Takes a Step This week on The Rock Sermon Podcast, Pastor Rob and Tim close out the Gradually, Then Suddenly series with a conversation about faith, small beginnings, and the moment where God calls us to move. Sunday was one of those services where the Word didn’t just encourage us, it pressed on us. The altar call was powerful, with many people stepping forward to take their next step with God while the board came around them and prayed. In this episode, we talk about why God often works gradually before He moves suddenly, why small beginnings matter, and why faith eventually has to become more than words. We also introduce a new podcast segment called What Didn’t Make It Into the Sermon, where Pastor Rob shares some behind-the-scenes thoughts that didn’t make Sunday’s message, including God growing us in seasons we don’t like and the disciples wanting their own “suddenly” moment. ✅ Why we struggle with slow seasons✅ Why small beginnings are not pointless✅ How God grows roots before fruit✅ The difference between waiting on God and hiding behind waiting ✅ Why conviction needs to become response✅ How God supplies strength for the step He calls us to take✅ A powerful reflection on Sunday’s altar response Key thought Faith doesn’t just agree with God.Faith takes the next step. Scripture focus Zechariah 4:6–10Haggai 1:14James 2:17Philippians 2:13John 15:52 Corinthians 12:9 Worship song mentioned We mentioned the raw worship moment from Noah Graves. You can listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=117Cop0SrQU [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=117Cop0SrQU] Connect with Christ The Rock Find service times, giving, upcoming events, sermons, and more through our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ctrfallriver [https://linktr.ee/ctrfallriver] Have a question for the podcast? We’d love to hear from you. Send sermon questions, follow-up thoughts, or topic ideas to: igniteyouthfr@gmail.com Final challenge Don’t despise the small step. Don’t underestimate what God is forming in the gradual season. Ask the Lord what your next faithful step is, then trust Him for the strength to take it.

Is Jesus Your Savior or Actually Your Lord?

Is Jesus Your Savior or Actually Your Lord? This week on the Rock Sermon Podcast, Pastor Rob continues the I Believe series, walking through the Apostles’ Creed and focusing on one powerful phrase: “I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord.” A lot of people are comfortable with Jesus as Savior, but what does it really mean to call Him Lord? In this episode, Pastor Rob talks about the difference between believing in Jesus and surrendering to Jesus, why the early church was so serious about knowing who Jesus really is, and how lordship changes the way we live, serve, pray, and respond when life feels like a spiritual battle. We also talk about serving God not just as “volunteers,” but as servants of the Lord Most High. Because if Jesus is truly Lord, then we’re not just giving spare time to a church, we’re serving the King. Scriptures mentioned include John 1:1, Colossians 1:15-17, Philippians 2:9-11, Romans 12:1, and Luke 6:46. If you’re feeling tired, stretched, under attack, or just trying to stand firm in your faith, this episode is a reminder that Jesus is still Lord. Anchor and Arrow devotional group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1320806969625174 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1320806969625174] Christ The Rock Church Linktree https://linktr.ee/ctrfallriver [https://linktr.ee/ctrfallriver] Christ The Rock Church [⁠https://linktr.ee/ctrfallriver⁠] 414 Rock Street Fall River, Massachusetts Sunday Services 9 AM English 11 AM Portuguese Rock Life Thursday Nights 6:45 PM arrival 7 PM classes begin This pastor loves you. See you next episode.