Bible Study with Pastor Lawrence W Rodgers: Recent Episodes
Lawrence W Rodgers
Come study the Bible with Pastor Lawrence W Rodgers of Second Baptist Church of Detroit. Also, we will share a uplifting sermon message from time to time to keep you encouraged through your week.
Dive into a contemplative exploration of "Revolutionary Peacemaking" in this episode. Discover how aligning with God's Mission of Peace can lead us on a transformative journey from discord to harmony, reflecting the teachings and actions of Jesus. Through reflections on scriptural teachings, and the lives of notable Christian martyrs, uncover the essence and challenges of peacemaking in a world ripe with conflict. Each step towards peace is a step closer to embodying divine love and fostering a culture of compassion and restoration. Join in, as we delve into the heart of peacemaking, seeking to echo divine peace in our actions, choices, and relationships. #RevolutionaryPeacemaking #Peacemakers #DivinePeace
Uncover the profound lesson nestled in the tale of Lot's wife, who became a pillar of salt due to her longing for the past. This article delves into how unhealthy nostalgia can tether us to bygone times, and how embracing the present is a gateway to a hopeful, purpose-driven future. Explore this compelling reflection and step into the freedom of living in the now. #EmbracingThePresent #OvercomingNostalgia #LiveInTheNow #HopefulFuture
https://www.lawrencerodgers.com/blog/files/Embracing-The-Present.html
Embark on a spiritual journey with Pastor Lawrence W. Rodgers in "Faith Beyond The Boat: Facing Challenges with Adaptive Faith." Through the lens of Matthew 14:22-33, Pastor Rodgers explores the concept of adaptive faith amidst life’s unforeseen storms. In a world where adversity often walks hand in hand with faith, learn to harness the power of adaptive faith to transform challenges into channels of growth and divine understanding.
https://www.lawrencerodgers.com/blog/files/FaithBeyondTheBoat.html
In this message Pastor Lawrence W. Rodgers celebrates the New Year and new beginnings. This sermon explores what was required for Noah to have new beginning when he exited the ark and what is required of us today to have a new beginning on the heels of tumultuous years of pandemic.
Pastor Lawrence W. Rodgers guest speaks at the Hartford Memorial Baptist Church for the Third Anniversary of Pastor Charles C. Adams on the topic of "Christ State of Mind" and what servant leadership looks like in the church and community.
We must not be indifferent to evil in the world. This sermon from Pastor Rodgers explains why we must have the courage to face evil by following the righteousness of God.
We blessed with the history of our spiritual ancestors but to whom much is given much is required. This message from Pastor Rodgers is about how we can be motivated to ministry today from what those who came before us did yesterday.
We are a community and we need each other. Please listen to this sermon from Pastor Rodgers on why we need you and one another.
Pastor Lawrence Rodgers preached revival for St. John's Presbyterian Church in Detroit, MI. This encouraging message reminds us why there is no friend like the lowly Jesus and the church must fall in love with the real Jesus again!
Sometimes one’s projections can interrupt what God is doing in the ministry of reconciliation. This sermon from Pastor Rodgers shows how we must break the “bad mirrors” that exist that cause us to have a bad self image or that cause us to project on others what might not truly be in their heart.
No matter who you are you will face challenges! This message from Pastor Rodgers shows through Nehemiah’s example how we don’t have to stick our head in the sand or deny the existence of the challenges we face but we can overcome them with God!
As the seasons change we are reminded that change is inevitably. We must embrace the Spirit of God to face changing times. This sermon from Pastor Rodgers explains how we need not fear and can overcome stubbornness with the help of the Holy Spirit.
They go by many names: Haters, Backstabbers, Dream Killers, Energy Vampires, they are people who instead of being glad that God blessed you with a dream for your life, they are mad. This sermon from Pastor Lawrence W. Rodgers deals with how to avoid allowing them to kill your dream and God ordained ambitions.
Selfishness and gross individualism is destroying community, but in the church there is a little "u" and not a Big I, this sermon shows what it means to be a community from Pastor Lawrence W. Rodgers.
This sermon looks at the three ways that the Devil will attack. The three D's of the Devil's attack, 1) Discount God's Blessings, 2) Dismiss God's Word, and 3) Divide from God and God's People. This message will give you all the tools you need to resist the wiles of Satan.
This message from Pastor Rodgers is a lesson on overcoming insecurities so that God can use you freely!
In this episode we study from Mark 1:29-34 as Jesus Heals Many at Simon's House in our Gospel of Mark Bible Study.
Tonight we study the Healing of the Man with the Unclean Spirit from Mark 1:21-28 in our Gospel of Mark Bible Study.
In this episode we discuss the beginning of the ministry of Jesus and his preaching message as documented in the Gospel of Mark from Mark 1:14-15.
In this episode we study the Temptation of Jesus from Mark 1:12-13 in our Gospel of Mark study.
We continue with our study of the Gospel of Mark by reviewing Mark 1:2-8. In this class we discuss the similarities between John the Baptist and Elijah. Furthermore, we discussed materialism and any negative affects it has made on churches today.
Pastor Rodgers studies Mark 1:1 and displays how the text answers the question, "What is the Gospel?" Join us from another Bible Study from The Gospel of Mark.
In this episode, we begin our new Bible study series on the Gospel According to Mark by covering some introductory material.
In this episode Pastor Rodgers discusses what it means to be a living sacrifice and also interviews Jeanette Samuels on the ancient African art of storytelling.
In this episode special guest Anthony Powell discusses intriguing theology from the book of Acts.
So people treat the gospel like it is a drug to escape the realities of the world instead of the gospel's true intent which is the transform the world to follow of Christ of love and justice. This episode explains that there is more to the gospel than most people realize.
Pastor Rodgers discusses the importance of listening and how we can be better listeners not only to each other but also to God.
This podcast features music from Eman’s Tracks.
Pastor Rodgers discusses how we can embrace a missional attitude and the four different stages of embracing a missional perspective.
This podcast features music from Eman’s Tracks.
Pastor Rodgers discusses the political aspects of the ministry of Jesus Christ. He also talks about current events around the tragedy of Daunte Wright's death and Lieutenant Nazario being pulled over and treated harshly. Finally, Pastor Rodgers shares an encouraging word on how God sees you as a beautiful pearl.
Pastor Rodgers explores a recent article published on Christianity Today titled "Black Millennials and GenZ Becoming More Cynical Toward Christian Identity." What part has the church played in this? What is the Christian response to this? These questions are more will be explored.