Pastor Rory's Podcast

“Wretched Sin, Amazing Grace” Genesis 38

Welcome to the first episode of the new sermon series, "The Women of Christmas." Pastor Rory is going back through the genealogy of Jesus. One thing that is surprising about Jesus' genealogy is how many women are included in the list. We are taking a trip back to Genesis to find out why Tamar was included. Follow along in your Bible, in Genesis 38.

Joy in Trials

In this episode of Pastor Rory's Podcast, Pastor Rory discusses James 1:2-12. In this passage, James exhorts believers to be joyful in their trials. What does that mean? How does that work? Are we supposed to pretend to be positive when we are hurting? Let's unpack the scriptures and find out.

“James: An Introduction” James 1

On this episode of Pastor Rory's Podcast, Pastor Rory begins a new sermon series on the book of James. This sermon discusses some foundational information about who wrote the book of James. Pastor Rory also dives into some foundational themes of the book, as well as what it means for us as believers today.

Addressing Sin

In this podcast Pastor Rory is teaching from 1 Corinthians 5:1-13. This passage shows us how pride causes us to fall on either side of truth. In Proverbs 16:18 we learn that an attitude of pride comes before a fall, or personal destruction. In the letter Paul wrote to the Corinthian Church he gives two examples of pride. One person showed pride in his sin. He chose to live a sinful lifestyle outside of the bounds of what God declares in the scripture. The man was unrepentant and proud of his sin, and taking the stance that if Jesus loves him, he doesn't need to change. By contrast, if we decide our standing based on how we compare to other people's mistakes and puff ourselves up, then we are also lost. Jesus made this clear in his dealings with pharisees. The one who went home justified before God is the one who recognized his own sinfulness.

Value and Purpose

In this episode Pastor Rory teaches on Corinthians 12:12-27. In this passage Paul uses an analogy of the human body to demonstrate how the Christian community should operate. The Church is the body of Christ, and every part of that body has value. God created us to be in community together. Each of us needs to be change. We’re not okay with how we are. Every one of us needs to be made new, each of us needs forgiveness and grace. God wants to sanctify us and make us holy and more like Jesus. So that we would be a blessing to one another and the world. Thank God for how He has made you, and for the life he has given you. Thank him for what you have, where you are, and who is in your life. Ask God to show you your part. How can you be a blessing to others both in the church and to your neighbors?