by Joey Rozek -
2 years ago
Life moves very quickly, and it is easy to feel like we cannot keep up at times…especially when the New York pace dictates your part of the world. Balancing schedules and making wise decisions are often very challenging in a busy world of diverse options, various pressures and ongoing problems. In order to avoid all of the distractions and attractions of this fallen world, and to keep ourselves from reactin...
by Joey Rozek -
2 years ago
Life truly begins as we die to ourselves and trust in Christ.
Once we receive Jesus into our lives, His Spirit joins with our human spirit, and we become born again as new creations in Christ. Our sinful life is exchanged with the righteous life of Christ. Our lives take on new meaning and true purpose, but this does not mean we are always living according to this newness of life. This is why Paul says, “...
by Joey Rozek -
2 years ago
The Gospel is the "good news" concerning who Christ is and what He has accomplished. It is the power of God to redeem sinful humanity, replace the sinner, remove the sin, release the bondage, reverse the curse and reconcile man to God. When we proclaim the Gospel, we are actually telling Christ's personal testimony about His birth, life, death, burial, resurrection and ascension.
O, how glorious is this g...
by Joey Rozek -
3 years ago
Recently I was given the great privilege of seeing some of the fruit from the youth ministry I pioneered over 15 years ago while speaking at a youth retreat. As I observed those I once encouraged encouraging others, it led me to consider the value of our investments and the way we spread our influence to others as we allow God to lead.
As I thought back to the first time I met the present youth pastor, I re...
by Joey Rozek -
3 years ago
In light of the recent events that have taken place on English soil, may our spirits be stirred to continue to pray for the hearts and the hope of the people all around us who are grieving and searching, that they might be looking to Jesus. For HE ALONE is the answer to the real need of the human condition today.
The Gospel of Jesus Christ is not just foundational to our faith, it is the single strategy tha...
by Joey Rozek -
5 years ago
Name: Joey Rozek
Family: Tiffany, Madelyn (14), Josiah (12), and Jordan (8)
Years born again: 29 years
Years in ministry: Over 17 years
Ministry experience: Youth Pastor/Apologetics Bible Teacher, Evangelism, CC Costa Mesa (3.5 years), Youth Pastor, CC Old Bridge (4.5 years), Sr. Pastor, Calvary Chapel Ca...
by Joey Rozek -
5 years ago
Words are powerful. They give meaning and value and relay a variety of information and ideas to the listener. Words are the building blocks of language and carry the potential to enhance or dampen human relationships. Without the use of words vibrating off of our tongues and sending our conceptual thoughts into the air and then landing on an open ear-way, life as we know it would end up being more shallow, suspect...