Bedrock Church Sarasota

Tragedy Isn't The End | Pastor Blake Harcup

In Luke 24, we witness a powerful moment of revelation and restoration. After the crucifixion, the disciples are overwhelmed with grief and disappointment—their hopes shattered, their vision clouded. But as the risen Jesus walks alongside them, they don’t recognize Him. This Easter sermon explores how the tragedy they experienced distorted their understanding of God, causing them to miss His presence even when He was right in front of them. It’s a reminder that even in our darkest moments, God is closer than we think—walking with us, speaking to us, and ready to open our eyes.

For Freedoms Sake | Pastor Blake Harcup

In this powerful exploration of the Ten Commandments, we're challenged to view God's law not as a burden, but as a loving boundary set for our freedom and protection. Just as a video game's boundaries keep players alive, God's commandments are designed to preserve our spiritual life and relationship with Him. We're reminded that the law isn't meant to condemn us, but to reveal our need for God and point us towards Jesus, who fulfilled the law on our behalf. This message encourages us to examine our hearts, recognizing that true obedience stems from love for God and others. It's a call to live within God's boundaries, finding freedom and purpose in aligning our lives with His design.

Satan is a Punk | Pastor Blake Harcup

In this powerful message, we're reminded that our greatest enemy - Satan - is relentless but ultimately weak. The story of the Amalekites attacking Israel in Exodus 17 serves as a metaphor for our spiritual battles. Just as the Amalekites attacked when Israel was weary, Satan often strikes when we're at our weakest. However, we learn that our weakness can become our strength when we rely on God and our community. The image of Moses holding up his arms, supported by Aaron and Hur, beautifully illustrates how we need both divine intervention and human support in our struggles. This message challenges us to remain vigilant, to build altars of remembrance for God's victories in our lives, and to live under the banner of Christ rather than worldly identities. It's a call to embrace our vulnerability, allowing God's strength to shine through our weakness.

Don't Miss The Blessing | Pastor Blake Harcup

In this powerful exploration of faith, we delve into the Israelites' journey through the wilderness as described in Exodus. The central theme revolves around maintaining awe for God, even in challenging circumstances. We're reminded that when we lose our sense of awe, we often miss out on seeing and enjoying God's blessings. The story of bitter water turned sweet at Marah, and the provision of manna and quail, serve as poignant examples of God's faithfulness. These narratives challenge us to examine our own lives - are we viewing our struggles as 'awful' or recognizing God's 'awesome' work within them? This message encourages us to cultivate a spirit of trust and obedience, even when God's instructions don't make immediate sense. It's a call to renew our wonder at God's daily provisions and to resist the temptation to romanticize the past or test God out of frustration. As we navigate our own 'wildernesses,' we're invited to see them as opportunities for refinement and deeper reliance on God's faithfulness.

GOD, WHY DID YOU LEAD ME HERE? | PASTOR BLAKE HARCUP

In this powerful exploration of faith and trust, we delve into the story of the Israelites' exodus from Egypt, focusing on their journey to the Red Sea. This narrative teaches us about facing seemingly impossible situations with unwavering faith in God. We learn that sometimes God leads us to places of impossibility to demonstrate His power and glory. The key message is that when we're caught between a rock and a hard place, God calls us to 'stand firm' and trust in His deliverance. This parallels our own lives, where we often face overwhelming challenges that require us to rely on God's strength rather than our own. The sermon encourages us to see our impossible situations not as our burial grounds, but as the place where God buries our enemies and fears. It challenges us to embrace these moments of impossibility as opportunities for God to work miracles in our lives, reminding us that with the God of impossibility, nothing is truly impossible.

It Doesn't Have to be Like This | Pastor Blake Harcup

In this powerful exploration of the Passover story from Exodus, we're reminded of the high cost of freedom and the transformative power of God's love. The central theme revolves around the final plague in Egypt, where the blood of a lamb protected the Israelites from death. This vivid imagery foreshadows Jesus as the ultimate Passover Lamb, whose sacrifice offers us salvation and deliverance from sin. We're challenged to consider: Are we truly living under the 'blood of the lamb,' or are we merely adjacent to it? The message urges us to fully embrace our freedom in Christ, leaving behind the 'Egypt' of our past sins and shame. Through the symbolism of the four cups in the Passover Seder, we see how Jesus fulfills every aspect of God's promise - sanctification, deliverance, redemption, and praise. This teaching invites us to examine our lives, abandon our unnecessary burdens, and walk confidently in the freedom Christ has purchased for us.

Dismantling False Gods | Pastor Blake Harcup

In this powerful exploration of Exodus, we dive deep into the story of the Ten Plagues of Egypt, uncovering profound truths about God's nature and our own spiritual journey. As we witness God's relentless pursuit of His people's freedom, we're challenged to examine the false gods in our own lives. Are we, like Pharaoh, hardening our hearts against God's call? Or are we open to seeing His wonders, even in difficult circumstances? This message reminds us that God is greater than any false deity or worldly power, and He's working tirelessly to dismantle the things that enslave us. We're encouraged to shift our perspective, viewing life's challenges not as plagues, but as wonders that God uses to shape and free us. This timeless story serves as both a warning against stubbornness and an invitation to experience God's transformative power in our lives.

What's Holding You Back? | Pastor Blake Harcup

In this sermon, Pastor Blake delves into the theme of reluctance and how it can prevent us from experiencing God's blessings. Using the story of Moses and the Israelites in Exodus, he illustrates how fear and resistance can cause us to settle for less than God's best.

The pastor emphasizes the importance of holding onto our faith when we see God clearly, even when others don't recognize His work. He warns against negotiating with sin, comparing it to "putting your head in a tiger's mouth." Pastor Blake encourages listeners to push through resistance, reminding them that breakthrough often comes just when we're tempted to give up.

He concludes by affirming that believers are "built different" because of their spiritual lineage in Christ. The sermon ends with a call to trust in Jesus and overcome reluctance, emphasizing that God's strength is not reliant on our wholeness.

It's Not About You | Pastor Kyle Mason

This sermon delves into the story of Moses' encounter with God at the burning bush in Exodus 3-4. The pastor highlights how God calls Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, despite Moses feeling inadequate and making excuses. The sermon applies these lessons to modern Christians, challenging them to recognize God's call in their lives, stop making excuses, and serve faithfully. It emphasizes that God uses inadequate people to accomplish His purposes, so our weaknesses shouldn't hold us back from obeying Him.

Prepared for Something Greater | Pastor Blake Harcup

Pastor Blake introduces a 10-week series on the Book of Exodus, exploring how to thrive in the wilderness. He explains that Exodus picks up 430 years after Genesis, with Israel having grown comfortable in Egypt. God begins to prepare both Israel and Moses for their departure, using increasing oppression to uproot them from where they weren't meant to stay.

 

Pastor Blake concludes by urging the congregation not to wait to cry out to God for help, emphasizing that God is already working out His plans for us before we even ask.