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Church Hurt, Cultural Faith, and the Confession That Changes Everything In this powerful kickoff to our new series “Reframe Church,” Pastor Rodney challenges us to examine the assumptions we’ve carried about church—many of which we’ve never even questioned . We all live with assumptions. We assume hard work guarantees results. We assume busy equals productive. We assume our way is the right way. And in the Bible Belt, we often assume we understand church simply because we’ve always been around it . But what if our familiarity has kept us from fully understanding what Jesus actually meant when He said, “I will build my church”? In this message, Pastor Rodney walks us through Matthew 16 at Caesarea Philippi—a place filled with idols, pagan worship, and what was known as the “gates of Hades.” It was there, in the middle of spiritual confusion and cultural noise, that Jesus asked the most important question: “Who do you say I am?” Peter’s confession—“You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God”—was not inherited, cultural, or convenient. It was revealed truth. And Jesus declared that on that confession, He would build His Church—and the gates of hell would not overcome it . This sermon addresses two common drifts that subtly shape how we approach church today: • Cultural Christianity – Showing up without surrender. • Church Hurt – Staying near but keeping your heart guarded. Both can keep us close to church while far from true belonging in Christ . You’ll be challenged to consider: Have you inherited faith without owning it? Are you attending without surrendering? Has hurt shaped your view of church more than Jesus has? Have you personally confessed Christ as Lord? Pastor Rodney reminds us that church is not a place you go—it’s a people you are. It’s not built on preference, personality, or programs, but on the revealed truth that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God . If you have been near Jesus without truly knowing Him… If you’ve been shaped more by culture or pain than by Christ… If you’ve been attending without surrendering… This message invites you to repentance, belief, reconciliation, and realignment. Before we can step into the mission of Christ, we must first be reconciled to Christ. If this message spoke to you, take a moment to reflect on the prayer Pastor Rodney shared: “Jesus, if I have been near You without knowing You, reveal Yourself to me. If I’ve been attending without surrendering, turn my heart. Re-anchor my faith in Your finished work.” Like, comment, and subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Pastor Rodney and First Castroville! CONNECT WITH FIRST CASTROVILLE HERE AT: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbccastroville Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fbccastroville Website: https://fbccastroville.com #fbccastroville #firstcastroville #castrovilletx #ReframeChurch #SermonSeries #ChristianFaith #BiblicalTeaching #Matthew16 #ChurchIdentity #FaithInAction
Church Hurt, Cultural Faith, and the Confession That Changes Everything
February 16, 2026 5:24 pm
In this powerful kickoff to our new series “Reframe Church,” Pastor Rodney challenges us to examine the assumptions we’ve carried about church—many of which we’ve never even questioned . We all live with assumptions. We assume hard work guarantees results. We assume busy equals productive. We assume our way is the right way. And in the Bible Belt, we often assume we understand church simply because we’ve always been around it . But what if our familiarity has kept us from fully understanding what Jesus actually meant when He said, “I will build my church”? In this message, Pastor Rodney walks us through Matthew 16 at Caesarea Philippi—a place filled with idols, pagan worship, and what was known as the “gates of Hades.” It was there, in the middle of spiritual confusion and cultural noise, that Jesus asked the most important question: “Who do you say I am?” Peter’s confession—“You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God”—was not inherited, cultural, or convenient. It was revealed truth. And Jesus declared that on that confession, He would build His Church—and the gates of hell would not overcome it . This sermon addresses two common drifts that subtly shape how we approach church today: • Cultural Christianity – Showing up without surrender. • Church Hurt – Staying near but keeping your heart guarded. Both can keep us close to church while far from true belonging in Christ . You’ll be challenged to consider: Have you inherited faith without owning it? Are you attending without surrendering? Has hurt shaped your view of church more than Jesus has? Have you personally confessed Christ as Lord? Pastor Rodney reminds us that church is not a place you go—it’s a people you are. It’s not built on preference, personality, or programs, but on the revealed truth that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God . If you have been near Jesus without truly knowing Him… If you’ve been shaped more by culture or pain than by Christ… If you’ve been attending without surrendering… This message invites you to repentance, belief, reconciliation, and realignment. Before we can step into the mission of Christ, we must first be reconciled to Christ. If this message spoke to you, take a moment to reflect on the prayer Pastor Rodney shared: “Jesus, if I have been near You without knowing You, reveal Yourself to me. If I’ve been attending without surrendering, turn my heart. Re-anchor my faith in Your finished work.” Like, comment, and subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Pastor Rodney and First Castroville! CONNECT WITH FIRST CASTROVILLE HERE AT: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbccastroville Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fbccastroville Website: https://fbccastroville.com #fbccastroville #firstcastroville #castrovilletx #ReframeChurch #SermonSeries #ChristianFaith #BiblicalTeaching #Matthew16 #ChurchIdentity #FaithInAction Church Hurt, Cultural Faith, and the Confession That Changes Everything

Church Hurt, Cultural Faith, and the Confession That Changes Everything

First Castroville February 16, 2026 5:24 pm

In this message, Pastor Rodney discusses the true meaning of the Great Commission and how if you embrace your identity as someone reconciled to God, it will help you step into your God-given mission with courage and obedience. Before we can be sent, we must first be reconciled. Pastor Rodney reminds us that the most important question we can ever answer isn’t whether we attend church or grew up around Christian language—it’s whether we have personally confessed Jesus Christ as Lord. Salvation is not inherited. Faith is not cultural. Repentance is a turning, and reconciliation with God changes everything. But salvation does not end in stillness—it moves. In this powerful message, we unpack Matthew 28 and the authority of the risen Christ. Jesus didn’t suggest we make disciples—He commanded it. Under His authority as King of Kings and Lord of Lords, we are called not just to attend, not just to agree, but to go and make disciples. The Great Commission is not a program the church runs—it is the identity of the church. Pastor Rodney challenges us to examine whether we’ve reduced a command into a suggestion. Have we grown comfortable admiring the mission without participating in it? Have we outsourced obedience? If Christ has all authority and we belong to Him, then we are sent. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 5 and Acts 1:8, this sermon reminds us: Reconciliation precedes responsibility. Grace precedes mission. We are ambassadors of Christ. The mission begins in our “Jerusalem” — right where we live. You don’t need a platform. You don’t need a script. You need obedience. This week’s challenge is simple but powerful: write down one name of one person in your life who does not know Jesus. Pray for them. Share that name with a trusted believer. Because the command that reaches the ends of the earth begins at your front door. If Jesus is King, and you belong to Him, then you are sent. Like, comment, and subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Pastor Rodney and First Castroville! CONNECT WITH FIRST CASTROVILLE HERE AT: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbccastroville Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fbccastroville Website: https://fbccastroville.com #fbccastroville #firstcastroville #castrovilletx #GreatCommission #MakeDisciples #ChristianFaith #BiblicalTeaching #ChurchMission #ReconciledAndSent #SermonSeries #FaithInAction #Matthew28 #Acts1_8 The Command We’ve Made Comfortable | Reframe Church Wk02

The Command We’ve Made Comfortable | Reframe Church Wk02

First Castroville February 24, 2026 8:54 am

In this message from Week 3 of our Reframe Church series, Pastor Rodney unpacks a powerful truth: sent people do not remain isolated. Building on the foundation that if Jesus has all authority and we belong to Him, then we are sent, this sermon challenges us to see that our faith was never meant to be lived alone. Drawing from and key passages like Ephesians 4 and Acts 2, Pastor Rodney explains how Jesus doesn’t just send individuals—He builds and sends a body. When we resist community, we resist God’s design. But when we choose interdependence over isolation, we grow into maturity, stability, and effectiveness for the Great Commission. In this message, you’ll discover: Why spiritual growth is always communal, never private How isolation distorts your faith and slows the mission What it means for Jesus to be the Head of the Church How the early church modeled shared life, prayer, and devotion Why your growth affects more than just you A practical next step to begin growing with someone this week If you’ve ever felt hurt, disconnected, or tempted to “go it alone” in your faith, this message is for you. Community may cost time, vulnerability, and patience—but it produces strength, maturity, and mission-driven living. Together really is better. And when the church grows together, the world takes notice. Like, comment, and subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Pastor Rodney and First Castroville! CONNECT WITH FIRST CASTROVILLE HERE AT: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbccastroville Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fbccastroville Website: https://fbccastroville.com #fbccastroville #firstcastroville #castrovilletx #ReframeChurch #SermonSeries #ChristianCommunity #BiblicalTeaching #GreatCommission #Discipleship #ChurchFamily #FaithGrowth Together Is Better: Why Isolation Is Slowing Your Faith | Reframe Church Wk03

Together Is Better: Why Isolation Is Slowing Your Faith | Reframe Church Wk03

First Castroville March 2, 2026 3:13 pm

In this message, Pastor Rodney discusses what it means to truly belong to the church, and how if you move from spectating to stewarding it will help you experience deeper purpose and responsibility in the body of Christ. As we continue in Week 4 of the Reframe Church series, we explore an important shift in how we think about church. Many people see church as something they attend, evaluate, or consume—but Scripture paints a very different picture. The church is not simply a gathering of individuals; it is the body of Christ, where every believer has a role and responsibility. Pastor Rodney walks through how the gospel first reconciles us to God through Jesus, and then calls us into a community where we grow together, serve together, and carry out the mission of Christ together. Because we belong to Christ, we also belong to one another. This message challenges us to consider the difference between spectators and stewards in the church: Spectators ask, “What do I get from church?” Stewards ask, “How can I help the body of Christ thrive?” Drawing from passages like Romans 12 and 1 Corinthians 12, Pastor Rodney reminds us that every believer matters in the life of the church. Just as a body has many parts working together, the church becomes stronger when each person embraces their role in prayer, service, generosity, and unity. Our culture often resists commitment because it limits our options. But the Bible presents something better: covenant community. When we understand the grace of Jesus, commitment stops feeling like obligation and becomes a loving response to what God has already done for us. The church is strengthened not by attendance alone, but by people who recognize they belong to something bigger than themselves and take responsibility for the mission of Christ. This sermon invites you to ask a powerful question: Am I simply attending church, or am I actively participating in the body of Christ? If you’ve ever struggled with commitment, wondered where you fit in the church, or wanted to grow deeper in your faith community, this message will encourage and challenge you to take the next step. Like, comment, and subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Pastor Rodney and First Castroville! CONNECT WITH FIRST CASTROVILLE HERE AT: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbccastroville Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fbccastroville Website: https://fbccastroville.com #fbccastroville #firstcastroville #castrovilletx #ReframeChurch #ChurchCommunity #ChristianFaith #BiblicalTeaching #BodyOfChrist #ChurchMembership #FaithInAction #SermonSeries Why Church Membership Matters More Than You Think | ReframeChurchWk 04YT

Why Church Membership Matters More Than You Think | ReframeChurchWk 04YT

First Castroville March 10, 2026 9:18 am

In this message, Pastor Rodney continues the Reframe Church series by exploring how the gospel reshapes our hearts and leads us to live with open hands instead of closed fists. When we truly understand the grace of Jesus and the reconciliation He has given us, generosity becomes more than a moment—it becomes a posture of trust. Many of us don’t think of ourselves as ungenerous people. We help when we can, respond to needs when they arise, and try to do the right thing. But Scripture reveals that generosity isn’t defined by occasional acts—it’s revealed by the posture of our hearts. Are our hands open to receive and release what God has given us, or are they closed in fear and scarcity? Pastor Rodney walks through the tension many people feel when it comes to generosity. Often the struggle isn’t greed—it’s trust. Scarcity whispers that we must hold tightly to what we have because we might not have enough later. But the gospel tells a different story. Through Jesus, God has already shown His generosity by giving everything necessary for our reconciliation. When we remember that truth, generosity stops feeling like loss and starts becoming alignment with the Kingdom of God. Drawing from passages like 2 Corinthians 8:9, 2 Corinthians 9, and Acts 4, this message reminds us that the early church wasn’t generous because of pressure or obligation. They were generous because grace had transformed their hearts. When hearts change, hands follow. As ambassadors of reconciliation, we reflect the character of the King who sent us—and our King is defined by generosity. This message challenges us to pause and ask deeper questions about our trust in God. Instead of rushing to numbers or feeling pressured to give, we’re invited to examine what generosity reveals about our hearts. Do we believe God is enough? Do we trust that He sees our needs and will provide? And where might scarcity still be shaping our decisions? Ultimately, generosity is not about losing something—it’s about learning to live free. When the gospel opens our hearts, it opens our hands. And when a church lives with that posture together, the mission of God moves forward, needs are met, and lives are changed. Watch this message as we continue reframing what it truly means to be the church—and discover how living with open hands can transform your faith, your trust in God, and the way you participate in His mission. Like, comment, and subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Pastor Rodney and First Castroville! CONNECT WITH FIRST CASTROVILLE HERE AT: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbccastroville Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fbccastroville Website: https://fbccastroville.com #fbccastroville #firstcastroville #castrovilletx #ReframeChurch #BiblicalGenerosity #ChristianFaith #BiblicalTeaching #ChurchSermon #FaithAndTrust #GospelTransformation Why Generosity Begins With Trust, Not Money | Reframe Church Wk05

Why Generosity Begins With Trust, Not Money | Reframe Church Wk05

First Castroville March 16, 2026 8:33 am

In this message, Pastor Rodney discusses what it means to move from simply attending church to actively living as the body of Christ, and how if you step from being a spectator into a servant, it will help you discover your purpose, strengthen the church, and reflect Jesus more fully in your everyday life. This powerful message from Week 6 of the Reframe Church series challenges us to rethink what church truly is. It’s not just a place to receive—it’s a body where every believer is called to belong, contribute, and build others up. Pastor Rodney walks through the biblical truth that every Christian has been given gifts, a calling, and a role in the ministry of reconciliation. Through Scripture, we’re reminded that: We are God’s masterpiece, created with purpose (Ephesians 2) Every believer is a minister of reconciliation (2 Corinthians 5) The church is not made up of spectators, but active participants Serving is not just volunteering—it’s a calling that reflects Christ This sermon also highlights the example of Jesus in John 13, where He humbly washes His disciples’ feet, showing us that true leadership and discipleship are rooted in service. Following Jesus means becoming like Him—taking up the towel, serving others, and allowing our lives to be poured out for His glory. If you’ve ever felt unsure about where you fit in the church, or hesitant to step into serving, this message will encourage and challenge you to take your next step. You don’t have to have everything figured out—you just have to be willing. 🔥 Key Takeaways: You were saved not only to belong, but to build Your gifts were never meant to stop with you—they’re meant to flow through you Serving strengthens both the church and your personal walk with Christ God doesn’t call the qualified—He forms the willing 🙏 A simple prayer from this message: “Jesus, make me a servant like You. Show me where to begin, and give me the courage to move from receiving to contributing.” 👉 Full transcript reference: Like, comment, and subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Pastor Rodney and First Castroville! CONNECT WITH FIRST CASTROVILLE HERE AT: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbccastroville Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fbccastroville Website: https://fbccastroville.com #fbccastroville #firstcastroville #castrovilletx #SermonSeries #ChristianFaith #BiblicalTeaching #ChurchCommunity #ServeOthers #FaithInAction #BodyOfChrist If You’re Only Watching Church, You’re Missing This | Reframe Church Wk06

If You’re Only Watching Church, You’re Missing This | Reframe Church Wk06

First Castroville March 23, 2026 3:06 pm

In this message, Pastor Rodney discusses [topic], and how if you [answer to question] it will help you [outcome of application]. Like, comment, and subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Pastor Rodney and First Castroville! CONNECT WITH FIRST CASTROVILLE HERE AT: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbccastroville Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fbccastroville Website: https://fbccastroville.com #fbccastroville #firstcastroville # castrovilletx Living Sent: The Church Beyond Sunday | Reframe Church Wk07

Living Sent: The Church Beyond Sunday | Reframe Church Wk07

First Castroville March 31, 2026 1:29 pm

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