Community Bible Church- Strongs- Rooted Podcast

This episode celebrates Ben and Jenny with music, heartfelt testimonies, and words of gratitude from their community for years of faithful ministry and marriage.

Members share memories, poems, scripture reflections, and personal stories that highlight their hospitality, spiritual guidance, and lasting impact.

The service includes worship, a brief sermon on fellowship and spiritual growth, prayer requests, and a time of fellowship a...

In this enlightening episode, we delve into a new segment of the Rooted series focusing on the Epistles of John. We explore the profound theology and insights presented in 1 John 1:1-4, emphasizing the theme of true joy in the life of a believer. Through the words of the Apostle John, we are reminded of the tangible reality of Jesus Christ and His mission to bring eternal life and complete joy to His followers.

As we navigate throu...

Join us for an insightful exploration of the Book of Psalms, its structural significance, and the powerful themes that unfold within its five distinct sections. In this episode, Mark shares his journey from Michigan to ministry, emphasizing the lessons learned throughout his spiritual path. Discover how the Psalms, particularly Psalms 1 and 2, are intricately connected, illustrating the exaltation of Christ as king and the choice b...

The episode explores the transformative power of faith and the breaking down of personal and physical barriers to embrace God's blessings. Doug shares his journey from a Canadian hockey enthusiast to leading a growing ministry, highlighting the impactful work among students and the unexpected paths faith can lead us on. Through personal anecdotes and biblical references, listeners are encouraged to step beyond the walls that confin...

In this episode, delve into the profound spiritual truths as we explore the reality of our spiritual wealth in Christ. Discover the abundance of blessings that believers have, not in material wealth, but in every spiritual blessing endowed through a relationship with Jesus.

Join us as we journey through Ephesians 1, unveiling the depth of God's blessings and understanding that as believers, we are spiritual billionaires in Christ....

Marriage strengthening Podcast with Pat and Kim as they explore the essential biblical foundations for a strong and lasting marriage. The session kicks off with Pat emphasizing the importance of building a marriage on God's Word, as it's designed to withstand societal pressures and personal differences. Through engaging anecdotes and spiritual insights, they address common marriage myths, like the ideas that marriage is meant to ma...

In this episode, we reunite with Pat, a mentor and friend, who shares a profound message on faith, transformation, and understanding our true identity in Christ. Pat delves into the significance of being 'in Christ' and explains how this spiritual truth reshapes our understanding of ourselves beyond worldly labels and struggles. He highlights the importance of seeing ourselves as new creatures and how faith brings us into union wit...

Join us for Rooted: Week 10 from Community Bible Church in Strongs, Michigan! In this powerful message from Colossians 2:10, we continue our series on strongholds, delving into the lies the evil one plants in our minds. Whether you're a teenager battling insecurities, a parent navigating challenges, or a senior seeking purpose, discover how Christ has already made you complete in Him. Learn to fight like Jesus, rooted and built up ...

In this powerful installment of the CBC Interview Series, we sit down with Pastor Ben Pent, who bravely shares his journey of confronting personal strongholds. Born on the Amazon mission field, Pastor Ben recounts his early life, conversion, and the lifelong battle with anger that once led to him being expelled from school. He sheds light on the crucial importance of transparency and humility in the Christian walk, explaining how a...

"Let the Word of Christ dwell richly among you". This is the call in "Rooted: Dwell Richly, Live Openly," as Pastor Josh Shelpman exposes the stronghold of spiritual isolation. Discover that God desires His truth to profoundly remodel your entire life – not just for Sunday, but every day. Featuring a raw and inspiring testimony, this episode emphasizes that our personal journey with Christ is meant to impact our community. Learn wh...

Are you truly certain of God's love for you? In this powerful episode of "Rooted," Pastor Josh Shelpman confronts the stronghold of doubt, particularly the insidious lie that you can't be 100% sure of God's forgiveness and love. Drawing profound truth from Colossians 3:1-4 , Pastor Josh reveals what it means to be "hidden with Christ in God". This isn't a temporary state, but a permanent, unshakeable reality. Discover how your life...

In "Rooted: Grace in Weakness," Pastor Josh Shelpman explores the biblical truth that God's power is perfected in our weaknesses. This episode tackles the common experience of questioning God during life's trials and the desire for control. Drawing from Paul's personal struggle with a "thorn in the flesh" , Pastor Josh unpacks Jesus' liberating response: "My grace is sufficient for you". Discover how your moments of perceived inade...

Join Pastor Josh Shelpman in "Rooted Wk. 6," where we delve into the profound teachings from Paul's letter to the church at Colossae. This powerful message equips us to identify and demolish the strongholds that often plague our minds and lives. We'll explore the five core aspects of our identity in Christ: how we are

rescued from darkness, redeemed through forgiveness, how Christ reigns supreme over all creation, how we are r...

In this episode, we dive into our ongoing series "Rooted," focusing on understanding and confronting spiritual strongholds with the truth of God's word. We explore the significance of Deuteronomy 6, 4-9, which calls us to love God wholeheartedly and keep His word constantly before us as a defense against the world's distractions. By examining Paul's letters and the concept of reconciliation, we unveil the power of aligning our beli...

In this enlightening episode, we delve deeper into our series on 'Rooted,' exploring the concept of spiritual strongholds and the imperative need for believers to equip themselves with truth, as seen in the confrontation between Christ and the evil one. Drawing from Deuteronomy and 1 Corinthians, we learn about the call to love God wholly and overcome the deceptive strongholds that hinder our faith journey.

We examine the crucial t...

Join us in this enlightening episode as we dig deep into the roots of spiritual strongholds, inspired by the teachings of 2 Corinthians 10. Our discussion centers on the necessity of recognizing and dismantling these strongholds through the power of God’s Word. As we explore the core beliefs that form these strongholds, we learn how they shape our thoughts and behaviors, often without our awareness. Discover how scripture equips us...

Join us as we explore the profound journey of rooting ourselves in God's wisdom rather than relying on our own understanding. In this episode, we delve into the power of scripture and the importance of applying it to our everyday lives. Through reflections on passages from Deuteronomy and Psalms, we learn about the significance of loving God wholeheartedly and the necessity of confessing our sins for a restored relationship with Hi...

In this captivating episode, journey back to the biblical times and explore the life of Joseph, a young man who faced overwhelming challenges. Loved by his father, Joseph's dreams and his father's favoritism fueled the jealousy and hatred of his brothers, leading them to sell him into slavery in Egypt.

Despite his circumstances, Joseph experienced God's blessings, becoming second in command in Egypt after interpreting Pharaoh's tro...