You are uniquely created to serve in and build the house of the Lord. As Christians we have been blessed to be a blessing and have been given gifts to give to others. How are you using your physical and spiritual gifts to serve in the Church? STAY CONNECTED // Sanctuary Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wearesanctuary/ // Sanctuary Website - ht…

STAY CONNECTED // Sanctuary Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wearesanctuary/ // Sanctuary Website - https://www.blackrock.org/sanctuary/ HONOR | MERCY | GENEROSITY Sanctuary is the young adult community of Black Rock Church built on living out the honor, mercy, and generosity found in the love and life of Jesus.…

This Sunday we celebrate the lives of SEVEN people who have given their lives to Christ and publicly declare their choice to follow Him. STAY CONNECTED // Sanctuary Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wearesanctuary/ // Sanctuary Website - https://www.blackrock.org/sanctuary/ HONOR | MERCY | GENEROSITY Sanctuary is the young adult community of Bl…

STAY CONNECTED // Sanctuary Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wearesanctuary/ // Sanctuary Website - https://www.blackrock.org/sanctuary/ HONOR | MERCY | GENEROSITY Sanctuary is the young adult community of Black Rock Church built on living out the honor, mercy, and generosity found in the love and life of Jesus.…

STAY CONNECTED // Sanctuary Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wearesanctuary/ // Sanctuary Website - https://www.blackrock.org/sanctuary/ HONOR | MERCY | GENEROSITY Sanctuary is the young adult community of Black Rock Church built on living out the honor, mercy, and generosity found in the love and life of Jesus.…

What's the difference between a trial and a temptation? Russ dives into James chapter 1 to demystify these concepts. STAY CONNECTED // Sanctuary Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wearesanctuary/ // Sanctuary Website - https://www.blackrock.org/sanctuary/ HONOR | MERCY | GENEROSITY Sanctuary is the young adult community of Black Rock Church buil…

Welcome to the Sanctuary Podcast! This week the Sanctuary staff answer YOUR questions on their way up to Camp Spofford. If you enjoyed the podcast please give it a like and consider subscribing to the Sanctuary YouTube Channel. STAY CONNECTED // Sanctuary Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wearesanctuary/ // Sanctuary Website - https://www.black…

Kyle Packnick shares this weeks message on the Apostle Paul's conversion experience and his response to the grace of God. STAY CONNECTED // Sanctuary Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wearesanctuary/ // Sanctuary Website - https://www.blackrock.org/sanctuary/ HONOR | MERCY | GENEROSITY Sanctuary is the young adult community of Black Rock Church…

Pastor Rich Joy shares with us this Sunday on the greatest man of the Bible: Jesus. When we encounter the kindness of Jesus, we are drawn into a life of repentance. STAY CONNECTED // Sanctuary Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wearesanctuary/ // Sanctuary Website - https://www.blackrock.org/sanctuary/ HONOR | MERCY | GENEROSITY Sanctuary is the…

The Bible is FULL of stories where men follow God and at times go against God. Russ starts our series by preaching through the book of Philemon and his interaction with Onesimus and Paul. STAY CONNECTED // Sanctuary Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wearesanctuary/ // Sanctuary Website - https://www.blackrock.org/sanctuary/ HONOR | MERCY | GENE…

Welcome to the Sanctuary Podcast! This week we're joined by Kevin Martinez and Filippo Cenatiempo, two leaders of Sanctuary's men's group, FIT. The boys chat about what it's like to be a witness in the workplace (as the boss and as the new guy), the importance of godly friendship, and the challenge and privilege of being a man of God. STAY CONNECTE…

When discomfort hits us we tend to deflect, but God graciously desires to draw us in and offer His living water. Bri Joy teaches through the John 4 passage about Jesus and the woman at the well. Just as He did with that woman, Jesus revives our hearts and sets us free in order to set other free. STAY CONNECTED // Sanctuary Instagram - https://www.i…

Who does God call to carry His message to the nations? Andres shares his heart on God's mandate in Acts 1 to be His witnesses to all people. STAY CONNECTED // Sanctuary Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wearesanctuary/ // Sanctuary Website - https://www.blackrock.org/sanctuary/ HONOR | MERCY | GENEROSITY Sanctuary is the young adult community o…

Welcome to the Sanctuary Podcast! Prayer is more than just talking to God or asking Him for things. Mariah and Nicholle talk about their journeys of prayer and how their perspective has changed as they've grown closer to God. STAY CONNECTED // Sanctuary Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wearesanctuary/ // Sanctuary Website - https://www.blackro…

God desires us all to choose to believe in Him and receive eternal life, yet his justice demands payment for our sin. Will you choose to allow Jesus to pay the price for your punishment, or will you take on that payment yourself? Russ walks us through the harsh reality of eternity either with God or separated from Him. STAY CONNECTED // Sanctuary I…

If you follow Jesus then YOU are a child of God. Russ dives into how our identity as children of God impacts the way we views ourselves, each other, and the world. STAY CONNECTED // Sanctuary Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wearesanctuary/ // Sanctuary Website - https://www.blackrock.org/sanctuary/ HONOR | MERCY | GENEROSITY Sanctuary is the …

Is Jesus really God? Pastor Kevin brings a message to help us answer this question by addressing three areas: His Claims, His Character, and His Corpse. We have the choice to view Jesus as a liar, a lunatic, or Lord of all; and surrender to his lordship in our lives. STAY CONNECTED // Sanctuary Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wearesanctuary/ …

How does quantum entanglement help us understand the triune nature of God? Russ dives into the complexity of God existing as the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit simultaneously as we continue our series on our statement of beliefs. STAY CONNECTED // Sanctuary Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wearesanctuary/ // Sanctuary Website - https://www.black…

Welcome to the Sanctuary Podcast! In this week's episode we dive into the topic of serving as an act of worship. Joined by David Bernard and Hannah Endri, Russ and Andres explore the call on the life of a Christian to serve the Lord, the church, and the community. STAY CONNECTED // Sanctuary Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wearesanctuary/ // …

Thanks for checking out this weeks sermon! Pastor Josh Feay kicks off a new series based on Black Rock Church's 10 "Belief Statements". How 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…

Thanks for checking out this weeks sermon! Tess Packnick joins us this week and shares a message on the process of Sanctification. She pulls from James chapter 1 and encourages us to lay down all sin, pick up holiness, and actually do what the word says. STAY CONNECTED // Sanctuary Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wearesanctuary/ // Sanctuary …

Welcome to the Sanctuary Podcast! In this week's episode Russ and Andres are joined by Tess Packnick who shares her process of dreaming with God in order to become the person she wants to be AND the person that God has created her to be. She explains how weekly goals, monthly ambitions, and yearly "I am" statements can help you live more intentiona…

Thanks for checking out this weeks sermon. Russ shares about the importance of serving the body of believers. STAY CONNECTED // Sanctuary Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wearesanctuary/ // Sanctuary Website - https://www.blackrock.org/sanctuary/ HONOR | MERCY | GENEROSITY Sanctuary is the young adult community of Black Rock Church built on li…

Thanks for checking out this weeks sermon as we start this new year together. Our Senior Pastor, Josh Feay, joins us this week to share a message on building firm foundations. He preaches from Matthew 7 where 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 b…

Thanks for checking out this weeks sermon as we walk through this season of advent together. Russ closes out the series focusing on God's act of love sending his Son Jesus into the world. Join us this Christmas season as we celebrate the miracle of Emmanuel - God with us! STAY CONNECTED // Sanctuary Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wearesanctu…

Welcome to the Sanctuary Podcast! In this week's episode Pastor Steve Treash joins Russ to share his perspective and advice from 40 years of ministry experience. They discuss the burden of pastoring a large congregation, how to manage people's expectations, and advice for the next generation of the church. If you enjoyed the podcast please give it …

Thanks for checking out this weeks sermon as we walk through this season of advent together. Russ reflects on the themes of peace and preparation through Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem. Join us this Christmas season as we celebrate the miracle of Emmanuel - God with us! STAY CONNECTED // Sanctuary Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weare…

Welcome to the Sanctuary Podcast! This week Russ and Andres talk about our tendency to fear the unknowns of the future. They recap Andres' most recent message, share some stories of how they've combated fear in their own lives, and give actionable input on how to be faithful in all seasons. STAY CONNECTED // Sanctuary Instagram - https://www.instag…

Thanks for checking out this weeks sermon. STAY CONNECTED // Sanctuary Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wearesanctuary/ // Sanctuary Website - https://www.blackrock.org/sanctuary/ HONOR | MERCY | GENEROSITY Sanctuary is the young adult community of Black Rock Church built on living out the honor, mercy, and generosity found in the love and lif…

Welcome to the Sanctuary Podcast! In this week's episode Kevin Butterfield joins Russ to answer questions about spiritual warfare, the devil and demons. Check out Kevin's most recent sermon on the topic for more teaching on this subject. | https://youtu.be/dtEyA-SX8LQ STAY CONNECTED // Sanctuary Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wearesanctuary/…

Thanks for checking out this weeks sermon. Russ speaks this week when and when not to judge. STAY CONNECTED // Sanctuary Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wearesanctuary/ // Sanctuary Website - https://www.blackrock.org/sanctuary/ HONOR | MERCY | GENEROSITY Sanctuary is the young adult community of Black Rock Church built on living out the hono…

Welcome to the Sanctuary Podcast! In this week's episode Andres and Russ take a deeper dive into one of Russ' more recent sermons on fear. They talk about the one good type of fear we have as Christians: the fear of God. Through Isaiah 6 and other passages, Andres and Russ talk about what it's like to encounter God's holiness and the proper human r…

Thanks for checking out this weeks sermon. Russ speaks this week on effective ways to notice and address doubt in our lives. STAY CONNECTED // Sanctuary Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wearesanctuary/ // Sanctuary Website - https://www.blackrock.org/sanctuary HONOR | MERCY | GENEROSITY Sanctuary is the young adult community of Black Rock Chur…

Welcome to the Sanctuary Podcast! In this week's episode Andres and Russ are joined by Michelle Russo. Michelle has been a part of Sanctuary for over a decade and a key leader on the worship team. They exchange cool scar stories, discuss the different "eras" of Sanctuary, and give insight on how to gather a core community. STAY CONNECTED // Sanctua…

Thanks for checking out this weeks sermon. Pastor Kevin speaks this week on the reality of Satan and demons. He shares the encouragement that Christ has made us overcomers of the kingdom of darkness and gives practical wisdom on how to navigate this area STAY CONNECTED // Sanctuary Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wearesanctuary/ // Sanctuary …

Thanks for checking out this weeks sermon. Russ kicks off a new series "Fear Not" by talking about the only acceptable fear Christians should have: the fear of God. STAY CONNECTED // Sanctuary Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wearesanctuary/ // Sanctuary Website - https://www.blackrock.org/sanctuary/ HONOR | MERCY | GENEROSITY Sanctuary is the…

Welcome to the Sanctuary Podcast! In this week's episode Russ is joined by his wife Bri Joy! They share their life experience and answer questions about kids, marriage, and dating. STAY CONNECTED // Sanctuary Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wearesanctuary/ // Sanctuary Website - https://www.blackrock.org/sanctuary/ HONOR | MERCY | GENEROSITY …

Thanks for checking out this weeks sermon continuing the series Watch Him Move, highlighting God working through women in the Bible. This week Bri Joy wrap up the series by focusing in on the life of Hagar. STAY CONNECTED // Sanctuary Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wearesanctuary/ // Sanctuary Website - https://www.blackrock.org/sanctuary/ H…

Thanks for checking out this weeks sermon continuing the series Watch Him Move, highlighting God working through women in the Bible. This week Pauline Passley shares biblical principles around the way God moved in and through Elizabeth. STAY CONNECTED // Sanctuary Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wearesanctuary/ // Sanctuary Website - https://…

Welcome to the Sanctuary Podcast! In this week's episode Andres and Russ are joined by Laura Schirillo! Laura is the Center Director for Hopeline Pregnancy Center in Bridgeport and has been a part of the Sanctuary Community since 2017. Russ and Andres walk Laura through her process of drastically changing careers and how the Lord sustained her thro…

Thanks for checking out this weeks sermon! We're joined by a special guest Tess Packnick this week! Tess shares how God chose and moved through Joanna in the ministry of Jesus. STAY CONNECTED // Sanctuary Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wearesanctuary/ // Sanctuary Website - https://www.blackrock.org/sanctuary/ HONOR | MERCY | GENEROSITY Sanc…

Thanks for checking out this weeks sermon! We're in a new series called Watch Him Move all about God working through women in the Bible. STAY CONNECTED // Sanctuary Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wearesanctuary/ // Sanctuary Website - https://www.blackrock.org/sanctuary/ HONOR | MERCY | GENEROSITY Sanctuary is the young adult community of Bl…

Thanks for checking out this weeks sermon! Carolyn DiLeo interviews some of our local ministry partners and challenges us to get involved with the community. Urban Impact: https://www.urbanimpactct.org/ Urban Impact’s mission is to offer youth from the Bridgeport PT Barnum public housing complex educational opportunities through ‘in-school’ & ‘afte…

Welcome to the Sanctuary Podcast! In this week's episode Andres and Russ are joined by Bob Donovan. Bob heads up the marriage ministry at Black Rock Church and has a heart for helping people live filled with the peace of Christ. The gang dives into the topics of uncertainty, change, and failure and how we should deal with these inevitabilities as C…

Thanks for checking out this weeks sermon! Russ closes out this series by sharing practical ways we can see Jesus and allow Him to change our thinking, habits, and perspectives. STAY CONNECTED // Sanctuary Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wearesanctuary/ // Sanctuary Website - https://www.blackrock.org/sanctuary/ HONOR | MERCY | GENEROSITY San…

Welcome to the Sanctuary Podcast! In this week's episode Andres and Russ are joined by Joel Nieves and dive deeper into what we’ve been learning on Sunday nights in our 808 Gospel series. Joel shares his story of recognizing God’s way as the best way to live and how his immersion in God’s Word is transforming his life. If you enjoyed the podcast pl…

Thanks for checking out this weeks sermon! Russ preaches on the topic of sin, the biblical context for it, and how it impacts our relationship with God and others. STAY CONNECTED // Sanctuary Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wearesanctuary/ // Sanctuary Website - https://www.blackrock.org/sanctuary/ HONOR | MERCY | GENEROSITY Sanctuary is the …

Thanks for checking out this weeks sermon! Kevin continues our series 808 Gospel by explaining the historical significance of being a disciple and best life we can live by following Jesus' way. STAY CONNECTED // Sanctuary Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wearesanctuary/ // Sanctuary Website - https://www.blackrock.org/sanctuary/ HONOR | MERCY …

Welcome to the Sanctuary Podcast! In this week's episode Kevin and Andres talk about practical ways to live a life that embodies the fruit of the Spirit. If you enjoyed the podcast please give it a like and consider subscribing to the Sanctuary YouTube Chanel. STAY CONNECTED // Sanctuary Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wearesanctuary/ // Sanc…

Thanks for checking out this weeks sermon! Russ kicks off a new series 808 Gospel by teaching through John 10. He challenges us if we view Jesus as a fence that keeps us from living a full life or as the gate that lead to a full life. STAY CONNECTED // Sanctuary Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wearesanctuary/ // Sanctuary Website - https://ww…