At Black Rock Church, our vision is to inspire hope and ignite faith in every person we meet by connecting them to God through Jesus. We seek to love God, love people, and serve our world. We are located in Fairfield, Connecticut and you can learn more about the church through the links below. ✘ Website: www.blackrock.org ✘ Guests: www.blackrock.org/guests/ ✘ New to Faith: www.blackrock.org/faith/ ✘ Giving: www.onrealm.org/blackrock/give/now ✘ Events & Info: www.blackrock.org/info/
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Thoughts and sounds from St Joseph's Black Rock
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A fanmade dramatic audio reproduction of an episode of the original Shadow radio show.
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Join @vjtidwell and @jaearr as they discuss and debate various topics including current events, sports, music and urban culture over some old fashioned cocktails
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PARABLES: Simple Stories, Spiritual Truths - The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant
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24:52The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant teaches us how great a debt we’ve been forgiven. Because of the great debt that has been forgiven for us, Jesus commands us to forgive others. This forgiveness is not an unrealistic expectation placed on us, but instead, through forgiveness, we’re able to mirror Christ’s life and work through our actions.…
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PARABLES: Simple Stories, Spiritual Truths - The Parable of the Vineyard
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26:25Jesus challenges us to move beyond simply gaining knowledge about Him and take the leap forward into belief in Him.Door Paul Huebner
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Black Rock Podcast - Just Ask!
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32:46This Week on the Black Rock Podcast: "Asking Pastor Josh Anything!" Get ready for a fun and thoughtful episode as we put Pastor Josh in the hot seat! This week, we’re asking him all kinds of questions—some about faith, some just for laughs, and all of them the things you’ve always wanted to ask. Don’t miss this honest, lighthearted, hilarious and m…
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PARABLES: Simple Stories, Spiritual Truths - Parable of Leaven
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32:03Jesus used simple stories or parables to explain profound spiritual truths. This week we examine the shortest of Jesus’ parables, but one of the most encouraging. God is often doing more than we see or understand and that brings us great joy and inspiration.Door Josh Feay
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Pathway to Peace - The Way of Peace
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31:15This message looks at Philippians 4:8 as a new way of learning how to think in order to bring God’s peace and blessing into our lives everyday. God’s Word helps transform us and helps us retrain our brains to think in the best way possible.Door Kevin Butterfield
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Baptism Sunday | Dan Mawhinney |
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13:39We’re all invited to follow Jesus with our lives. Today, we get to celebrate the decision of those in our church to follow God with the rest of their lives.Door Dan Mawhinney
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Pathway to Peace - The Way of Prayer with Thanksgiving
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24:27This morning’s message looks at Paul’s words in Philippians 4:6-7 as an encouragement to pray and share with God all the things on our heart and mind, not only to see God change circumstances, but as a way to change us and to know that He cares for us. Prayer is relational in nature because it builds our trust and connection with the Lord. We can p…
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The Black Rock Podcast - Our Vision
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21:33Hey everyone, and welcome to the Black Rock Podcast— we’re so glad you’re here. In this episode, we’re diving into the heart of our church’s vision: to inspire hope and ignite faith in every person we meet by connecting them to God through Jesus. It’s more than a statement — it’s a calling that shapes how we love, serve, and live every day. So grab…
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Pathway to Peace - The Way of God’s Presence & Grace
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27:11This week we continue the series Pathway to Peace by looking at Philippians 4:5. This verse is a reminder that as followers of Jesus we live in God’s grace and presence as a reality everyday. When we understand God’s goodness to us and His nearness with us, it changes everything for us. We need to learn to rest in His grace and presence in all we f…
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Pathway To Peace - The Way Of Joy | 06-01 | Kevin Butterfield | Black Rock Church
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23:35We live in an increasingly stressful world and are becoming increasingly anxious people. Today’s message gives an introduction to Phillipians 4:4-7 where Paul outlines a powerful pathway to peace. Today we will dive deeper into verse 4 where Paul exhorts us to “Rejoice always.” What was Paul saying and why is it even more important than ever in tod…
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Many of us are walking around dehydrated and unsatisfied. In today’s sermon we will explore what it means to be satisfied by Jesus and how our satisfaction in Him can bring life transformation.Door Andres Ayala
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Imagine the incredible work God could accomplish when we open our hearts wide—making Room for More of Him in our lives—and extend that same welcome to even more people at Black Rock Church. Over this past year, we’ve witnessed God move in extraordinary ways through our church family, and now we’re thrilled to unveil our bold vision for creating eve…
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Room For More: Learning To Serve Others Like Jesus
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27:32This message focuses on Jesus's core nature as a servant-king and how we can follow His example by serving others. We explore the powerful lesson of Jesus washing His disciples' feet and discuss how it calls us to serve with humility. We will also discover how serving at Black Rock Church allows us to live out our faith and truly follow Jesus.…
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Room For More: Praying & Inviting
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27:29Imagine the incredible work God could accomplish when we open our hearts wide—making Room for More of Him in our lives—and extend that same welcome to even more people at Black Rock Church. Over this past year, we’ve witnessed God move in extraordinary ways through our church family, and now we’re thrilled to unveil our bold vision for creating eve…
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This week, we’ll explore Jesus’ parables in Luke 15: the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost son. Each story highlights different aspects of lostness and presents a stark contrast between worldly and divine economics. While the world may accept various losses, God views every loss as significant. Join us as we reflect on the value of each soul …
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Easter 2025 - The Resurrection & The Life
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17:54Experience the transformative power of Jesus's declaration in John 11: "I am the resurrection and the life." Discover how faith in Christ offers the ultimate "win-win"—an abundant, blessed life today plus the promise of eternity with God in heaven, freeing us from the fear of death and anxiety of life.…
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Black Rock Podcast - Holy Week Episode
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33:42Join Pastor Josh and Andes as they explore the profound significance of Holy Week, guiding listeners through the transformative events that marked Jesus' final days—from His triumphant entry into Jerusalem to the ultimate victory of His resurrection on Easter Sunday. Let's chat and chew!Door Josh Feay
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The crowd shouting “Hosanna” as Jesus entered Jerusalem expected Jesus to be a political leader rescuing them from oppressive Roman rule. But Jesus was better than expected. Instead of offering political victory for a few people, Jesus offers spiritual and personal victory for all humanity. Join us in celebrating all that Jesus offers humanity on t…
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As we get older, no one wants to be seen as immature. Not in the way that we speak, in the way we work, or even in the way we appear. How do we know if we are holding onto immature beliefs when it comes to our faith? To get a better understanding for believers today, we turn to the book of 1 Corinthians, where we will contrast the immature believer…
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Missions Week: ALL NATIONS
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32:25Today, we will hear from our Global Partners and the work God is doing through them and the places they serve.Door David Reeves & Lana Silk
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Foundations Podcast - Episode 7
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32:05Welcome to Foundation Builders Podcast where we explore the timeless truths of faith while sampling delicious cookies along the way! In this final episode, we reflect on one of the most important Biblical truths: Every person is eternal. We will all live forever—either in the presence of God or apart from Him. Understanding this reality brings beli…
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Foundations: Becoming God’s Child Is of Eternal Importance
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28:41Through Jesus, we are adopted as God’s children, heirs to His love and joy. This truth fills us with unshakable confidence—we are never alone. Knowing God’s love transforms us, drawing us closer to Him in prayer and inspiring us to love others.Door Josh Feay
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Foundations Podcast - Episode 6
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28:55Welcome to Foundations, the podcast where we mix sweet treats with deep conversations about faith. In this episode, we’re diving into the incredible truth of being loved children of God. What does it really mean to be His child? Are all people truly children of God? We’ll unpack these questions while enjoying some cookies and reflecting on how God’…
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Foundations: Following Jesus makes us Children of God
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28:13Through Jesus, we are adopted as God’s children, heirs to His love and joy. This truth fills us with unshakable confidence—we are never alone. Knowing God’s love transforms us, drawing us closer to Him in prayer and inspiring us to love others.Door Josh Feay
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Foundations Podcast - Episode 5
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31:11Welcome to the Foundations Podcast, where we blend faith and fun, one cookie at a time! This week, we’re exploring a powerful truth that touches each of our lives — the fact that we all have a sin problem and desperately need a Savior. But here's the good news: Jesus, in His incredible love, died for us, and He wants to have a personal relationship…
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Foundations: Salvation Comes Only by Believing in and Surrendering to Jesus
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27:21John 3:16 is one of the most well-known and frequently quoted verses in the Bible. When we truly reflect on its message, we are overwhelmed by the depth of God’s love for us. This verse also presents us with a choice: to receive God’s gracious forgiveness or to remain in our brokenness. But when we accept His grace, it transforms us from the inside…
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Foundations Podcast - Episode 4
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28:34Welcome to The Foundations Podcast, where faith and flavor collide! Each week, we gather to share a cookie, dive into thought-provoking discussions, and explore the deep questions of faith that shape our lives.Today we’re tackling a challenging topic—Sin, and whether people, are by nature, rotten to the core? In this week’s episode, we’re not just …
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Foundations: Everyone Needs a Savior
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27:45Understanding our sinful nature can be surprisingly encouraging, as it sheds light on why we face struggles in life and why people sometimes act in selfish or hurtful ways. Recognizing our own sinfulness fosters humility, helping us become less judgmental and more compassionate and loving toward others. This week, we’ll explore what it truly means …
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Foundations Podcast - Episode 3
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23:19We’re diving into a powerful and comforting topic: the Trinity and the incredible character of God. We’ll explore the three distinct persons of the Trinity—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—and how they each play a unique role in our lives and our church. Whether you’re new to these concepts or have been reflecting on them for years, today’s conversatio…
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Foundations: Worshipping God as Father, Son, And Holy Spirit
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31:14We often don’t realize how big and powerful God is. It is largely because we are distracted by so many other things and don’t really focus on God. He often becomes smaller in our eyes. This message helps us “Refocus” on God in worship and prayer, and in all He is as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.Door Kevin Butterfield
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Foundations Podcast - Episode 2
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23:34Welcome to the second episode of the Foundations Podcast. The podcast where we try cookies and talk through a life built on Christ. Be part of the conversation as we discuss the Bible being God's Word and our guide. We also unpack Pastor Josh's comment " ..the Bible is true and my thoughts and feelings are often wrong. " If you haven't listened the…
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Foundations: The Bible is God’s Word and Our Guide | 02-09 | Josh Feay | Black Rock Church
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32:53Most people believe that the Bible has some good things in it, like telling people to love each other. What if the Bible doesn’t just say a few good things but is the divinely inspired Word of God? Truly believing that the Bible IS God’s Word will impact how.Door Josh Feay
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Foundations Podcast - Episode 1
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18:31Welcome to the first episode of the Foundations Podcast. The podcast where we try cookies and talk through a life built on Christ. A place where we don’t take ourselves too seriously, but we take the Gospel very seriously. Join us as we discuss the Bible and how it can strengthen the foundation of our lives. Plus, we get real with Pastor Josh, Blac…
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Foundations: Belief - Behavior - Become
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23:17How do we strengthen our foundation to handle whatever life brings? We often get discouraged because we don’t have enough discipline to do what we know we should. What if we examined our beliefs? Do we believe what we say we believe? What if our beliefs determine our behavior? Which then determines who we become. How can we let God transform our be…
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Everyone needs to be saved from the guilt of their sins. Belief in the Lord Jesus is the only way to experience salvation and have a right relationship with God. Today, we celebrate our brothers and sisters as they go through baptism: the outward expression of their inward belief in Jesus.Door Paul Huebner
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Follow Me: Becoming a Disciple of Jesus
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33:11What did Jesus mean when He asked 12 people to follow Him as His disciples, and what does it mean for us today? Today we will explore those questions in a biblical and historical context.Door Kevin Butterfield
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Today, we have the opportunity to hear a farewell message from Pastor Steve as he closes out his 40 years of service at Black Rock Church.Door Steve Treash
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In a famous story, Jesus contrasts a wise builder who builds his house on a rock with a foolish builder who builds on sand. Jesus says we can be like the wise builder, having a solid foundation that keeps us strong as the storms of life rage against us. Let’s commit to strengthening our foundation in 2025 and becoming the solid person God designed …
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We will focus on reflecting on God’s faithfulness over the past year. We'll explore how recognizing His work in our lives can inspire hope and expectation for the future. We’ll also be challenged to seek God’s guidance and ask how He wants to move in the coming year.Door Andres Ayala
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For Unto Us a Child is Born: Prince of Peace
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30:56If you’re honest, the request that tops your Christmas list every year is: “Peace.” We all need peace inside and there is only one Person who can give it. Join us this Sunday as we discover how to daily experience the inner calm and contentment that comes only from the Prince of Peace.Door Steve Treash
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For Unto Us a Child is Born: Everlasting Father
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13:15Isaiah 9:6 prophesies that Jesus can be our Everlasting Father. Have we put our faith in Jesus so that we can be a child of God who receives the love, protection, support, and guidance of our Heavenly Father?Door Josh Feay
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To show that Jesus wasn’t merely a baby born in a manger but rather He was Mighty God! That is, He was not only fully God but also full of God in every way! God has always revealed Himself through His names- His names reveal His nature. All the names of God culminate in the name of Jesus, because Jesus is Mighty God.…
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This Sunday we look at how amazing it is that Isaiah prophesied 700 hundred years before the birth of Jesus that a baby would be born into a dark world bringing joy and light. As we enter the busy and often frustrating month of December, it’s great to realize we have a God who loves us so much He sent His Son, Jesus, to bring us hope and joy.…
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Dedication to God’s Work
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17:40This Sunday—be part of a historic occasion as we install Black Rock’s new Senior Pastor and Executive Team. Join us as we re-dedicate ourselves to God and God’s work at the threshold of an exciting new chapter at Black Rock!Door Steve Treash
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Those being baptized today have made third decisions when it comes to following Jesus. They have DECIDED to BELIEVE, SURRENDER and GROW. We celebrate with those today who have decided to follow Jesus, and there is no turning back.Door Jeremy Taylor
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God has a message for everyone who feels disconnected and distant from Him–it’s ‘Come Home!’ Join us and hear Jesus calling at your heart’s door.Door Steve Treash
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God has a message for everyone who feels like He’s unreachable and unapproachable–it’s ‘Call me anytime, and when you do, call me Dad!’ Join us and hear Jesus inviting you into a relationship with God that will change EVERYTHING.Door Steve Treash
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God has a message for everyone who wonders why they don’t seem to experience all God’s promised peace and joy in life–it’s “You must begin by Trusting Me!” Join us as we hear God explain how Trusting Him is the only way to the promised land for which we long.Door Steve Treash
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God has a message for everyone who feels like they are wandering through life without clear purpose–it’s ‘If you sense you’re wandering without purpose, you probably ARE!’ Join us as we hear God literally spell-out the only way to the purpose-filled life for which you long.”Door Steve Treash
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Join us as we celebrate 175 years of God's faithfulness.Door Steve Treash
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