by Church on the Rock Sarasota on March 5, 2010
By faith Noah, being divinely warned of things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his household, by which he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith. (Hebrews 11:7)
Are you a person God can use? What does God look for in those that He desires to use? In this week’s video devotion, Pastor Jesse DiMartino looks at the life of Noah to discover one of the things God is looking for.
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by Church on the Rock Sarasota on February 26, 2010
“The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD, And He delights in his way.” (Psalms 37:23)
Are you looking for direction? Do you need guidance? Pastor Jesse DiMartino shares a word of encouragement just for you in today’s video devotion. He’s also joined by special guest, Joe Corcoran — a recent addition to the Church On The Rock family — who has a powerful testimony of God’s goodness and guidance.
Look to the Lord today and let Him order your steps!
by Church on the Rock Sarasota on February 19, 2010
“And the Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the gospel to Abraham beforehand, saying, ‘In you all the nations shall be blessed.’ So then those who are of faith are blessed with believing Abraham.” (Galatians 3:8-9)
Pastor Jesse DiMartino returns with guest David G. Johnson in this week’s video devotion to continue the message from last week out of the life of Abraham. You are called and equipped by God to be a blessing!
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Pastor Jesse & David share how God intends to bring the blessing of heaven through you into the lives of those around you. Be encouraged today!
by Church on the Rock Sarasota on February 14, 2010
Seek God for the City 2010
Forty Days to Palm Sunday,
February 17 to March 28, 2010
In drastic days, pray great things.
God is about to do the best things He’s ever done in history. That’s why we’re seeking Him for whole cities.
- A tool in the hands of your church to connect with your city in life-giving prayer. This 40-day prayer guide will be used by thousands of churches during the forty days leading to Palm Sunday.
- Opens fresh ways to prayer. Each day gives you a creative way to pray God’s heart from Old Testament and New Testament scriptures.
- Pray beyond yourself for people in every part of your community and each nation on earth.
Before He acts, He wants to be asked.
Pray your way into something great!
by Church on the Rock Sarasota on February 12, 2010
“I will make you a great nation; I will bless you And make your name great; And you shall be a blessing.” (Genesis 12:2)
Pastor Jesse DiMartino shares along with special guest, David G. Johnson, about the word God spoke over Abram in Genesis 12. Through that promise, God changed Abram’s identity and empowered him to become the “heir of the world” along with his seed.
The word to you today is that God has called you and given you an identity: you are the heir of the world and you are a blessing!
by Church on the Rock Sarasota on February 5, 2010
“As for God, His way is perfect; The word of the LORD is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him.” (2 Samuel 22:31)
Pastor Jesse DiMartino shares today that, “You can be confident in the Word of the Lord concerning your life.”
Also in today’s message: important prayer updates regarding outreach to Haiti… and Pastor Jesse speaks a blessing over you! Don’t miss it.
by Church on the Rock Sarasota on January 29, 2010
“For He established a testimony in Jacob… which He commanded our fathers, That they should make them known to their children; That the generation to come might know them, The children who would be born, That they may arise and declare them to their children, That they may set their hope in God, And not forget the works of God, But keep His commandments;” (Psalms 78:5-7)
Pastor Jesse DiMartino and his daughter, Ali, share about her recent experience battling pneumonia. Let this and other testimonies become reference points in your life regarding the character and nature of God. Call to mind His goodness and faithfulness and receive His best for you!
by Church on the Rock Sarasota on January 22, 2010
In Matthew 6, Jesus said, “When you pray…,” “When you give…,” and, “When you fast….” Pastor Jesse DiMartino shares about the power of the disciplines of prayer, giving and fasting.
Have you written out your vision for 2010 yet?
Click here to download the outline that Pastor Jesse refers to in today’s video devotion.
You’re invited to join us in prayer each weekday from 6am-7am at the Church on the Rock Sarasota campus. And be praying about the firstfruits offering on Sunday, January 31st.
by Church on the Rock Sarasota on January 17, 2010
Week of Prayer and Fasting 2010
Pastor Jesse has called a church-wide fast this week as part of the “Living In First Place” January firstfruits initiative. The purpose of this fast is to honor God and to be prepared to walk in His power through 2010.
You’re invited to participate by fasting at least 3 days this week. You may choose a water fast, a juice fast, or a “Daniel fast.” Descriptions of these different types of fasts and recommendations for how to choose which is best for you were distributed today. If you need a copy of this information, please contact the COTR Sarasota office at (941) 377-6401. you can download it here.
Regardless of what kind of fasting you choose, you are invited to participate in special corporate prayer this Monday through Friday from 6am-7am. We look forward to seeing you!
Also, if you missed Pastor Jesse’s message from today, you’ll want to get your hands on a copy. He provided significant insight into fasting that will be a blessing to you.
by Church on the Rock Sarasota on January 9, 2010
Welcome to Video Devotions! This new feature will come your way every Friday. (This week we experienced some technical difficulties that resulted in a delay until Saturday, but hopefully we’ve got that part figured out for the future!)
Video Devotions: Friday, January 8, 2010. Pastor Jesse DiMartino from Church on the Rock Sarasota talks about how Jesus reached out to Peter after his denial: first by expressing concern over his needs, then by issuing a specific directive that resulted in significant abundance!
May your 2010 be the year of your miraculous catch!
