Church on the Rock Ocho Rios

Welcome back listeners!! In this episode, Pastor O'Mar speaks on wisdom and its importance. The main scripture for this message is James 3:13 - 18. Tune in to hear more! Be Blessed!!!

Happy New Year! In this episode, Minister Garfield Robinson spoke with us at our New Year's Eve service. He encouraged us to Surrender to Jesus, Show Jesus and Share Jesus. Tune in to hear more! We pray God's richest blessings for you and yours all throughout 2024. Thank you for listening to us for another year. Be Blessed!!

Welcome back listeners!! In this episode, Pastor O'Mar spoke about Fake Honour. The main scripture for this message was Matthew 15:7-9. Pastor O'Mar taught how to tell if we're showing fake honour and gave some ways in which we can honour God properly. Tune in to hear more! Be Blessed!!

Welcome back listeners! In this episode, Pastor Omar continued the Reconstruction series. The key scripture of this message is Nehemiah 8:1-4. Pastor gave five(5) main points and expounded on each. He spoke about the Word’s essential role in our relationship with God and our lives, the hearing of the Word, the honour of the Word, proper handling of the Word and obedience to the Word. Tune in to hear more. Be Blessed! You can access all of Church on the Rock Ocho Rios' social media here: https://linktr.ee/COTROchoRios

Welcome back listeners!!! In this episode, Pastor Omar Stennett concluded the Reconstruction series with this addition. The main scripture is Nehemiah 3:1-31. Pastor Omar continued The Gates series with the rest of the gates found in the text. He spoke on each of these gates and their relation to our lives as Christians. Pastor exhorted us to Arise and Build. He urged us to go forward and rebuild the walls in our lives. Tune in to hear more. Be Blessed! You can access all of Church on the Rock Ocho Rios' social media here: https://linktr.ee/COTROchoRios

Welcome back listeners!!! In this episode, Pastor Omar Stennett added to the Reconstruction series. The main scripture is Nehemiah 3:1-31. Pastor Omar broke down the text into three different parts: The Pattern, The Peoples and The Places. He used these to teach spiritual lessons that are found in the text. He then went on and spoke about three gates mentioned in the scripture and elaborated on each. He spoke on these gates and what they represent in our lives and our walk as Christians. Tune in to hear more. Be Blessed! You can access all of Church on the Rock Ocho Rios' social media here: https://linktr.ee/COTROchoRios

Welcome back listeners!! In this episode, Pastor Omar continued the Reconstruction series. The main scripture is Nehemiah 2:10-20. Pastor Omar spoke about the need to arise to the call that God has placed on our lives. He gave 4 main points and expounded on each of them. We need to arise to our call, by faith, build on Christ and reposition ourself. Pastor Omar then went into how we build our lives on Christ. We build our lives on Christ by Building on the Word, Building our Prayer Life and Building our Relationships. Tune in to hear more. Be Blessed! You can access all of Church on the Rock Ocho Rios' social media here: https://linktr.ee/COTROchoRios

Welcome back listeners! In this episode, special guest Minister Dannielle Carr spoke on Rebuilding Your Life with the Lord. The main scripture is Ezra 3:2-7. She spoke on her personal testimony and how the Lord was with her throughout her pain. Minister Dannielle gave six main points - 1. Observe your faith. 2. Give of yourself. 3. Give to God. 4. Worship God. 5. Live a normal life. 6. God’s Word will never fail. She expounded on each of these points on a scriptural basis. Tune in to hear more about Rebuilding Your Life. Be Blessed. You can access all of Church on the Rock Ocho Rios' social media here: https://linktr.ee/COTROchoRios

Welcome back listeners! In this episode, Pastor Omar continued the Reconstruction series with this addition. The main scripture is Nehemiah 2:1-9. Pastor Omar spoke about Trusting God, Making ourselves available to Him and Depending on Him. He related these points to Nehemiah’s story and expounded on each of them. Tune in to hear more about Reconstructing Your Life. Be Blessed! You can access all of Church on the Rock Ocho Rios' social media here: https://linktr.ee/COTROchoRios

Welcome back listeners!! In this episode, Pastor Omar Stennett started a new series “Reconstruction.” The topic for this message is Reconstructing Your Life. The main scripture is Nehemiah 1:1-11. Pastor Omar gave 5 main points pertaining to how to reconstruct “the broken walls” in our lives and he elaborated on each of them. Tune in to hear more about Reconstructing Your Life. Be Blessed!!! You can access all of Church on the Rock Ocho Rios' social media here: https://linktr.ee/COTROchoRios

Welcome back listeners!!! Pastor Omar Stennett spoke on “What Will You Do With Jesus.” The main scripture was Matthew 27:11-26. Pastor Omar gave six questions that we should ask ourselves when it comes on to what we will do with Jesus. He pointed back to the scripture and referred to Barabbas and Jesus before Pilate. Tune in to hear more. Be Blessed! You can access all of Church on the Rock Ocho Rios' social media here: https://linktr.ee/COTROchoRios

Welcome back listeners!!! Pastor Omar Stennett continued the “Victory Through the Cross” series. In this episode, He continued the All that Christ Did is All I Need” topic. The main scripture was Colossians 2:6-15. Pastor Omar continued on speaking of the tragedy. He gave two more ways to avoid the tragedy and elaborated on each of them. He emphasized Grace and Justification and explained each of them. “Get ROOTED In Christ. Reject The World, Reject The Devil, Know Your Identity In Christ And Believe In His Grace!” Tune in to hear more about avoiding the tragedy. Be Blessed!!! You can access all of Church on the Rock Ocho Rios' social media here: https://linktr.ee/COTROchoRios

Welcome back listeners!!! Pastor Omar Stennett started a new series this episode, “Victory Through the Cross.” In this first part of the series, the topic was “All that Christ Did is All I Need.” The main scripture was Colossians 2:6-15. Pastor Omar spoke about the devil and his tactics and strategies that he uses against us in order to get our eyes off Christ. He then went into the effect these tactics can have on us. Pastor talked about the “tragedy”, that Satan uses our failures and guilt against us. He then taught on how we can avoid this tragedy by giving three ways. Tune in to hear more about the devil’s tactics, how to avoid the “tragedy” and to listen to the skit done at the end. Be Blessed!!! You can access all of Church on the Rock Ocho Rios' social media here: https://linktr.ee/COTROchoRios

Welcome back listeners!!! This episode concludes our Birds in the Bible series. Pastor Omar Stennett spoke on various Birds and Christians. “What kind of bird are you?” The key scripture of this message is Isaiah 40:28-31. Pastor spoke about the characteristics of these birds and how they relate to the characteristics of Christians. He mentioned birds such as the chicken, the kookaburra, the peacock, the eagle and more. He spoke about the characteristics of the eagle and how we should strive in the grace of God to display similar characteristics in the context of our Christian walk. Tune in to hear more about these birds and how their characteristics relate to Christians. Be Blessed! You can access all of Church on the Rock Ocho Rios' social media here: https://linktr.ee/COTROchoRios

Welcome back listeners!!! This episode, Pastor Omar continued the Birds in the Bible series with this addition “Birds That are After your Destiny.” The main scriptures of this message are Genesis 15:7-11 and Ecclesiastes 10:7. Pastor spoke about what destiny is and why “satanic vultures” seek to ruin it. He then went into these spiritual birds that are after our destiny. He gave five of these birds and elaborated on each of them using scriptural examples. Pastor spoke about the strategies that these birds use against us. He then went into how we can have victory over these birds by giving seven steps. Tune in to hear more about Birds That Are After Your Destiny, how they come after your destiny and how to have victory over them. Be Blessed!!! You can access all of Church on the Rock Ocho Rios' social media here: https://linktr.ee/COTROchoRios

Welcome back listeners!!! In this episode, Minister Garfield Robinson presented the message. The title of this message is “Having Victory in the Storm.” The main scripture is Mark 4:35-41. Minister Garfield spoke about the journey described in the scripture. He mentioned the promise given for the journey, the problem that arose during the journey, the provision for the journey, the product of the journey, the privilege of the journey and the purpose of the journey. Tune in to hear more about Having Victory in the Storm. Be Blessed!!! You can access all of Church on the Rock Ocho Rios' social media here: https://linktr.ee/COTROchoRios Minister Garfield is the author of the book: ‘Dare to Ask: 35 Questions From Scripture That Still Matter Today.’ https://www.amazon.com/dp/1626764832/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_QEAACGTHMPF5XWKV6MM2

Welcome back listeners!!! Pastor Omar’s continued the Birds in the Bible series with this episode, “The Raven - Who Do You Trust?” The key scripture of this message is 1 Kings 17:1-7. Pastor pointed out the significance of trust in our lives. He went on the speak about Ahab and how he fell off track and into wickedness because of bis misplaced trust, he trusted wrong things and wrong people and failed to trust God. He then went on to speak about reasons why people end up not trusting God and the consequences of not trusting God as well as the reasons to trust God. He closed with the question, “Who do you trust?” Tune in to hear more! Be Blessed!!! You can access all of Church on the Rock Ocho Rios' social media here: https://linktr.ee/COTROchoRios If you would like to see the trust fall example, you can head over to our facebook page to watch the live stream.

Welcome back listeners!!! Pastor Omar continued the Birds in the Bible series with this episode, “Similarities Between the Dove and the Holy Spirit.” The key scripture of this message is Matthew 3:16. Pastor pointed out the significance of a dove in the context of the Holy Scriptures as doves are mentioned approximately fifty (50) times. He went on and spoke about some of the characteristics and traits of doves and how these attributes should also be Christian attributes. He spoke about the similarities between the Dove and the Holy Spirit and how they relate to us as Spirit-filled believers. Tune in to hear more!!! Be Blessed!!! You can access all of Church on the Rock Ocho Rios' social media here: https://linktr.ee/COTROchoRios

Welcome back listeners!!! Pastor Omar continued the Birds in the Bible series with this addition, “The Sparrow - God is Watching Over You.” The main scripture is Matthew 10:29 to 31. Pastor gave three reasons why God watches over us and expounded on each of them. The three reasons are to: Enjoy us, Engage us and to Encourage us. He then went into how God enjoys us and what he enjoys about us. He also spoke about how God engages us and how far He will go to engage with us. He also described how God encourages us. Tune in to hear more about the Sparrow and how God watches over us, enjoys us, engages us and encourages us. Be Blessed!!!! You can access all of Church on the Rock Ocho Rios' social media here: https://linktr.ee/COTROchoRios

Welcome back listeners!!! Pastor Omar Stennett started a new series titled: “Birds in the Bible” and in this particular episode, he spoke about the Eagle. The main scripture of this message is Isaiah 40:31. Pastor spoke about the Eagle’s characteristics, capabilities and abilities and how they relate to us as Christians. He used the term being an Eagle Christian and taught on how we can display these characteristics, capabilities and abilities in the context of our Christian walk. He went into how we can, like Eagles, live in the high places. He gave four main points which are connections between Eagles and scripture. Tune in to hear more about being an Eagle Christian. Be Blessed! You can access all of Church on the Rock Ocho Rios' social media here: https://linktr.ee/COTROchoRios

Welcome back listeners!!! Pastor Omar continued the What is the Point series with this episode, What is the Point of the Lord's Supper. The main scripture of this mesaage is 1 Corinthians 11:23-26. Pastor spoke about the simplicity and the significance of the Lord's Supper, the reminding purposes of communion and the symbolism in the act of the Lord's Supper. He also spoke on the Statement of Faith we proclaim whenever we partake in the Lord's Supper. He went on and spoke about how we should prepare ourselves to participate in the Lord's Supper. Tune in to hear more about the Point of the Lord's Supper. Be Blessed!! You can access all of Church on the Rock Ocho Rios' social media here: https://linktr.ee/COTROchoRios

Welcome Back Listeners!! Pastor Omar continued the What is the Point series with this addition, What is the Point of Worship. The main scriptures are 1 Timothy 4:7 and Matthew 15:8-9. Pastor defined Worship, Who we Worship and How we Worship. He split these into four main points and expounded on each of them. He taught that the point of Worship is God. Worship is all about God, not the music or the singers or the musicians but God. Tune in to hear more about the Point of Worship. Be Blessed!!! You can access all of Church on the Rock Ocho Rios' social media here: https://linktr.ee/COTROchoRios

Welcome back listeners!!! Brother David preached this episode, he preached on the topic, "God is Always at Work." The main scriptures are Esther 4:14 and Esther 8:17. Esther is one of two books of the Bible that don't mention the Name of God, yet God is at work in the story in this book. Brother David zoomed in on and elaborated Esther's story speaking on who she was and how she became the queen. He also spoke a bit on Mordecai and his appearances. He presented three points to remember: 1) God's Timing is Right, 2) God preserves His people, 3) God uses individuals. As he explained each point, he connected them to Esther's story and to the Bible overall. Tune in to hear more about God always at Work, even when we don't see Him working. Be Blessed!!! You can access all of Church on the Rock Ocho Rios' social media here: https://linktr.ee/COTROchoRios

Welcome back listeners!! Pastor Omar continued the What's the Point series with this episode, What's the Point of Prayer. The main scripture of this message is 1 Timothy 4:7. Pastor spoke about approaching prayer with the right attitude and gave the "three R's" of this right attitude. He explained each of these points with scriptural examples. He then went into Five Aspects of Prayer using the Model Prayer found in Matthew 6:5-15. He elaborated on each of these points in an attempt to help us develop a heart of prayer. Tune in to hear more about the three R's and the Five Aspects of Prayer. Be Blessed!!! You can access all of Church on the Rock Ocho Rios' social media here: https://linktr.ee/COTROchoRios

Welcome back listeners!!! Pastor Omar continued the What is the Point series with this episode, What is the Point of the Bible. Pastor established the extreme importance of the Bible and its role in the Christian's walk. He also pointed out the sufficiency of scripture. He gave five (5) main points and explained each of them. Using the five points, he taught on how to get a better grasp on God's Word. Tune in to hear more about what is the point of the Bible. Be Blessed!!! You can access all of Church on the Rock Ocho Rios' social media here: https://linktr.ee/COTROchoRios

Welcome back listeners!! Pastor Omar continued the "What is the Point?" series. This episode, his main topic was What is the Point of Church. The main scripture used was Matthew 5:16. Pastor used the word "SHINE" as an acronym to show the point of church. He expounded on each point and showed the point of the church. Tune in to hear what SHINE stands for and to hear more about the Point of Church. Be Blessed!!! You can access all of Church on the Rock Ocho Rios' social media here: https://linktr.ee/COTROchoRios

Welcome back listeners!!! This episode is from our Watchnight service. The Church on the Rock Ocho Rios family wishes you a Happy New Year. Pastor Omar added to the What is the Point of Life series with this episode. The main scripture of this sermon is Malachi 6:8. Pastor used the verse to state that we should live justly, show mercy and walk humbly with God. He further explained how to do each of these things. He spoke on how to live justly, How and why we should show and love mercy and how we walk humbly with God. Tune in to hear more! Be Blessed!! You can access all of Church on the Rock Ocho Rios' social media here: https://linktr.ee/COTROchoRios

Welcome back listeners!! This episode is the sermon from our Christmas Service. Pastor Omar started a new series called "What's the Point?" In this episode, he spoke on the topic "What is the Point of Life?" The main scriptures of this message are Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 and Mark 12:30. Pastor Omar posed the three main aspects of life in the form of a triangle. At the top of the triangle, there's "Love God." Loving God should be our main priority in life. On the base of the triangle, there's "Love Self" and "Love Others." These two work hand in hand. Pastor also expounded on how we should love God. We love God passionately and should speak "words of affirmation" to Him and secodly, we must spend "quality time" with God. Tune in to hear more about What's the Point of Life? Be Blessed!!! You can access all of Church on the Rock Ocho Rios' social media here: https://linktr.ee/COTROchoRios

Welcome back to another episode listeners. This episode, Brother Deslon Brown delivered the sermon. The main scripture was John 8:31-32. Brother Deslon spoke on who is a disciple and what constitutes true discipleship in the context of Jesus Christ. He went on explaining how to become a true disciple. He also mentioned the relation between true discipleship and abiding in the Word of God. In order to become TRUE disciples, we HAVE to abide in the Word of God, it is God's voice and revelation. Tune in to hear more about the Freedom of True Discipleship. Be Blessed!!! You can access all of Church on the Rock Ocho Rios' social media here: https://linktr.ee/COTROchoRios

Welcome back listeners!! Pastor Omar continued the Watch Your Mouth series with Understanding the Power in Your Tongue. They key scripture for this message is Mark 11:20-26. Pastor spoke on the power we have in our tongues and how we should use it. There are many problems in our life, the bible calls these mountains, in the scripture we see Jesus telling us that if we tell these mountains to be moved and have faith, they will be moved. Tune in to hear more!!! Be Blessed! You can access all of Church on the Rock Ocho Rios' social media here: https://linktr.ee/COTROchoRios

Welcome to another episode listeners!!! In this message, Pastor Omar continued the Watch Your Mouth series. The main scripture for this message is Matthew 12:31-37. Pastor spoke about the relation between the heart and tongue, the tongue reveals the condition of the heart. He stated that we need to examine the quality of our words, as we will be judged for every word we speak, and to examine the quality of our words we have to examine the quality of our hearts. Pastor also explained Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit and made it clear that believers cannot commit this unforgivable sin. Tune in to hear more about the Judgement in Your Jaws. Be Blessed!!! You can access all of Church on the Rock Ocho Rios' social media here: https://linktr.ee/COTROchoRios

Welcome back listeners!!! Pastor Omar started a new series by the name of "Watch Your Mouth." The main scripture was James 3:1-12. Pastor Omar speaks on the power of our words. "The Bible tells us that the tongue is a fire which the devil constantly seeks to ignite into something that will destroy, that same fire can be used to edify andn encourage people." We ought to bridle our tongues and watch our mouths. Tune in to hear more about Watching Your Mouth and controlling your tongue. Be Blessed!!! You can access all of Church on the Rock Ocho Rios' social media here: https://linktr.ee/COTROchoRios

Welcome back listeners!!! The message this episode was delivered by Pastor Wray. The main scripture for this message was Mark 5:18-19. Pastor Wray spoke on how the ministry of every believer is the Ministry of Reconciliation as "we are Christ's ambassadors as through God were making an appeal through us."(2 Corinthians 5:20). He also spoke about believers being laid back when we are all called. We are to go out with the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the message that brings reconciliation between God and man. We need to do our part to spread this great Message. "It is not about us, but it is up to us" Tune in to hear more of this message. We pray that you will be Blessed!!! You can access all of Church on the Rock Ocho Rios' social media here: https://linktr.ee/COTROchoRios

Welcome back to another episode!! Pastor Wray preached this week. The topic of his message was a Brand New Life, the main scripture was 2 Corinthians 5:17. Pastor Wray spoke on the fact that any man in Christ is a new creation. He spoke on how drastically our lives change when we are in Christ, liars tell the truth and the proud becomes humble. Tune in to hear more as Pastor Wray speaks about being a new creation, a brand new man. You can access all of Church on the Rock Ocho Rios' social media here: https://linktr.ee/COTROchoRios

Welcome back listeners!! In this episode, Pastor Omar completed the "Revive Us Again" series with the big question: ARE WE READY FOR REVIVAL? This message was based on Matthew 3:1-12. He spoke on what God has to do to revive us, what we need to do to be revived and how much our relationship with the Holy Spirit is involved. Tune in to this message to hear more and find out if you are ready for revival😳. Be Blessed!!! You can access all of Church on the Rock Ocho Rios' social media here: https://linktr.ee/COTROchoRios

Welcome back to another episode. In this message, Pastor Omar continued the Revive Us Again series with Part 7: Water in the House of God. The main scripture was Ezekiel 47: 1-12. The church should operate in such a way that the Holy Spirit flows out of the church and brings life to the surroundings as the waters did in the scripture. Tune in to hear as Pastor Omar speaks about the church and its divine mandate. Be blessed!!! You can access all of Church on the Rock Ocho Rios' social media here: https://linktr.ee/COTROchoRios

Welcome Listeners! Church on the Rock Ocho Rios, Jamaica, is led by Pastor O'mar Stennett. Today, he continues the series Revive Us Again. In Part 6, which is based on Genesis 11:1-9, He speaks on a nation trying to be independent of God when we are completely dependent upon Him. He mentioned some of the things that we do when we attempt to live like that and how idolatrous we become. Tune in to this episode to hear more! Be Blessed!! Follow us on Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/ChurchOnTheRockOchoRios and Instagram  - www.instagram/cotrochorios