Church on the Rock is located in Brownsburg, IN. We are seeking to be constantly Building HIS Body, while Breaking OUR Barriers
This morning we are in 1 John Chapter 1. What does it mean; Living in Light? Give a listen to this past Sundays' teaching. Pastor Allen Haskell unpacks what Living in Light is.
1.) Looking at a relationship with Jesus.
2.) Living a relationship with Jesus.
3.) Living in relationship and sin.
4.) Living as a result of following The Light.
RVs:
1 John 1
1 John 1:1-2 (ESV)
1 John 1:3-4 (ESV)
1 John 1:5-7 (ESV)
1 John 1:8-10 (ESV)
Our teaching was brought through Pastor Allen Haskell.
Our message this morning focuses on experiencing the church, the connection we have there, and the family that is grown through those connections. We are in 1 Corinthians, Chapter 12; verses 12-26.
Sermon points and RVs are as follows:
1.) Unity in the Body
2.) Diversity in the Body
3.) Usefulness of the Body
Rvs:
1 Corinthians 12:12-14 (ESV)
Hebrews 10:25 (ESV)
1 Corinthians 12:15-20 (ESV)
1 Corinthians 12:21-26 (ESV)
Our takeaway:
Text four people today and encourage them. Take time to pray for them. Make time to show them God's love. Be there!
Our teaching was brought through Pastor Allen Haskell.
In our short series of Building on the Rock, this morning is the second of two parts. We land in the book of Ephesians 2:11-22 (ESV).
Sermon points and RVs are as follows:
1.) Call to the Gentiles
2.) Connection Between Former Enemies
3.) Citizens in a New Society
Rvs:
Psalm 118:22 (ESV)
Ephesians 2:11-13 (ESV)
Ephesians 2: 14-18 (ESV)
Acts 21:29-30 (ESV)
Ephesians 2:19-22 (ESV)
Our teaching was brought through Pastor Allen Haskell.
Our message this morning is the first of two parts. It comes from 1 Peter 2. This morning's main text consists of verses 1-12. Sermon points and RVs are as follows:
1.) We Build on the Foundation of the Word
2.) We Build upon Jesus, the Cornerstone of the House
3.) We Build a Reflection of what Jesus has done for Us
Rvs:
1 Peter 2:1-3 (ESV)
1 Peter 2:4-8 (ESV)
1 Peter 2: 9-12 (ESV)
Our teaching was brought through Pastor Allen Haskell.
This morning our message was on The Churches' Assignment. Our sermon points and RVs are as follows:
1.) Charge
2.) Church People
3.) Relationship
4.) One Body
RVs:
Matthew 28:18-20
John 13:34-35
2 Timothy 4:1-5
1 Peter 1:3-5
Acts 15:24-29
1 Peter 2:9-10
1 Corinthians 12:12-14,20, 26-17
Ephesians 4:1-6
Our message this morning was brought through Virgil Cisney.
Our message this week was on the book of Philemon. Our sermon points and VRs are as follows.
1.) Opening Prayer
2.) Onesimus' Predicament
3.) Operating in the New Culture
4.) Open Doors
RVs:
Philemon 1 - 7
Philemon 8 - 14
Philemon 15 - 20
Philemon 21 - 25
Our message this week as brought through Pastor Allen Haskell.
Our songs this morning were:
Graves Into Gardens - Brandon Lake
Great Are You Lord - All Sons and Daughters
Lord, I Need You - Matt Maher
We finished out our series in Colossians this week. We are in Chapter 4. Our sermon title is Purpose, Prayer, and People. Sermon points and RVs are as follows:
1.) Practical principles of the New Life
2.) Praying to proclaim the Gospel
3.) Preparing the next generation
RVs:
Colossians 3:22-4:1 (ESV)
Colossians 4:2-6 (ESV)
Colossians 4:7-18 (ESV)
Our teaching this morning was brought through Pastor Allen Haskell.
The Old Man to the New Man
We are almost through our study of Colossians. This week we are in chapter 3. Our sermon points and reference verses are as follows:
1.) Christ changes what we care about.
2.) Christ calls us to crucify our old self...' take off the old'
3.) Christ calls us to be new people...' put on the new'
4.) Christ calls us to new family relationships.
Life in Christ calls for a new culture!
RVs:
Colossians 3:1-21
As we continue in our study of Colossians we find ourselves in chapter 2. We learned about the concerns Paul had for the Colossians and how Jesus and the truth of Christ should remain their first commitment. Sermon notes and reference verses are as follows:
1.) Paul wants the Colossians knit together in Love...
Not the world's philosophies
2.) We are complete in Christ...
Not because anyone says we are
3.) Jewish law-keepers believe they were justified by their works in the law...
4.) Physical circumcision and baptism are replaced by spiritual circumcision and baptism
5.) Pegan law-keepers believe they are justified by honoring certain holidays
Big Idea: The world has so many different ideas of what and how salvation comes...
Jesus has the only real answers
RVs:
Colossians 2:1-5 (ESV)
Colossians 2:6-10 (ESV)
Colossians 2:11-17 (ESV)
Matthew 3:11-12 (ESV)
Colossians 2:18-23 (ESV)
Our teaching was brought through Pastor Allen Haskell.
We began our four-part series on Colossians asking the question, 'who matters?' Our main text can be found in Colossians 1. Sermon Points, as well as Reference Verses (RVs), are as follows:
1.) Our faith matters because Christ matters...
2.) Our prayers matter because Christ matters...
3.) Christ matters because He created our church...
4.) Christ matters because He causes our ministry...
Our Big Thought for today:
Christ created everything and is Lord over EVERYTHING...
NOTHING we can do changes that!!
Our TAKE AWAY question for this morning:
What will you do with what Christ has given you?
RVs:
Colossians 1:4-6 (ESV)
Colossians 1:9-14 (ESV)
Colossians 1:15-17 (ESV)
Colossians 1:18-23 (ESV)
Colossians 1:24-29 (ESV)
Our teaching this morning was brought through Pastor Allen Haskell.
Here at COTR, we had an exciting announcement this morning! We have a new Lead Pastor Candidate for Church on the Rock!! We are excited to introduce Pastor Allan Haskell!!
Our teaching this morning comes from the book of Matthew 18:21-35. Sermon points and Reference Verses (RVs) are as follows:
1.) Forgiveness Must Be Extreme
2.) Forgiveness Is Extravagant
3.) Forgiveness Is Expected
4.) Forgiveness Is Experienced Emotionally
Take away thoughts:
Who do you need to forgive and loose the debt...what 'pennies' have tripped you up?
Matthew 18:21-35 (ESV) Main Text
Matthew 18:21-22 (ESV)
Matthew 18:23-27 (ESV)
Matthew 18:28-32 (ESV)
Matthew 18:33-35 (ESV)
Our Teaching this morning was brought through Pastor Allen Haskell.
Our songs this morning were:
You are Good - Isreal and The New Breed
It Is Well With My Soul - Horatio Spafford
Good Good Father - Chris Tomlin
Our message this morning was titled Reason to Read Your Bible. Points are as follows:
1.) Shows God's Character. Is a source for answers.
2.) Teaches Us to Imitate God
3.) Helps Us Discover Our Next Steps
4.) Helps Keep Us From Sin
5.) Renews Our Minds to Know God's Will
6.) Helps Us To Recieve the Desires of Our Hearts That Align With God's Will
7.) It is How We Learn About The Gospel
8.) It Gives Us Courage In Our Walk
9.) Helps The Bible to be Fruitful in Our Lives
10.) Helps us to Draw Near to God
Rvs:
Hebrews 1:1-3 (ESV)
Ephesians 5:1 (ESV)
Psalms 119:105 (ESV)
Psalm 119:11 (ESV)
Romans 6:2(ESV)
1 John 2:15-17 (ESV)
Romans 12:1-2 (ESV)
Psalms 1:2 (ESV)
John 15:7 (ESV)
John 5:39-40 (ESV)
Hebrews 4:12 (ESV)
Joshua 1:8-9 (ESV)
Psalm 1:2-3 (ESV)
Hebrews 10:22 (ESV)
James 4:10 (ESV)
Our teaching was brought through David Nusbaumer.
This message was brought by Paster Jason Pipes and Pastor Jonathan Woodring. Both are pastors at The Refruge Baptist Church, Plainfield, Indiana.
Our Alter Call Song this morning was The Stand - Hillsong.
This morning Pastor Jason introduced us to a new, 10-week life-transforming journey. Starting this week Church on the Rock will be traveling this journey together. Our key text is found in Acts 2:42-47 (HCSB).
Our Sermon points are as follows:
1.) Connect With
GOD
THE CHURCH
YOUR PURPOSE
2.) Who is God?
3.) How does God speak to us?
4.) Where is God in the midst of suffering?
5.) There is an enemy
6.) How can I make the most of life? Part 1
7.) How can I make the most of life? Part 2
8.) How does God view money?
9.) Why and how should I tell others?
10.) Why is the church important?
RVs:
Acts 2:42-47 (HSBC)
Jeremiah 17:5-8 (HSBC)
Our message was brought through Pastor Jason Servizzi.
This morning our songs were:
Unstoppable God - Elevation Worship
Graves into Gardens - Elevation Worship
Raise a Hallelujah - Bethel Music
Our teaching from this morning can be found in the book of John 15:1-12 (ESV)
Our teaching was brought through Pastor Jason Pipes.
Our Songs this week were:
Your Love Awakens Me - Phil Wickham
How He Loves - David Crowder Band
Reckless Love - Bethel Music
Our message this morning was brought through Jonathan Woodring.
Our songs this morning were:
Testimony - Elevation Worship
Set A Fire - Jesus Culture
All The Poor And Powerless - All Sons And Daughters
Our Message this morning Is titled A Call To Friendship. We will look at five friends we all need. Our main text can be found in II Timothy 4:9-22 (HCSB).
Five types of friends:
1.) Friends that LIFT US UP
2.) Friends that LET US OUT
3.) Friends that will LET US IN
4.) Friends that LEVEL US OUT
5.) Friends that will LOOK US UP
SRs are as follows:
II Timothy 4:9-22 (HCSB)
II Timothy 4:10 (HCSB)
II Timothy 4:14 (HCSB)
Acts 15:39 (HCSB)
II Timothy 4:11 (HCSB)
Acts 9:17-18 (HCSB)
Acts 19:11-16 (HCSB)
Luke 10:30-37 (HCSB)
Luke 10:34 (HCSB)
Luke 10:35 (HCSB)
Luke 10:34-35 (HCSB)
John 11:38-44 (HCSB)
Acts 9:26-31 (HCSB)
Acts 11:19-26 (HCSB)
Acts 11:25 (HCSB)
Our message this morning was brought through Pastor Jason Servizzi.
Our songs this morning were as follows:
Only King Forever - Elevation Worship
Holy Spirit - Jesus Culture
Here Again - Elevation Worship
This morning was our second in the series New Mercies. The entirety of our main text is found in the book of Romans 12:1-14 (HCSB) To see the context of our main text we need to go back and read Romans 12: 1-11. Our main focus comes from Romans 12:1-2 (HCSB). Our 'homework' for next week is to read the last four chapters of Romans.
Our message this week was brought through Pastor Jason Servizzi.
Our songs this week were:
Glorious Day (Casting Crowns)
Great Are You Lord (Casting Crowns)
O Come To The Altar (Elevation Worship)
We are in the second of three sermons in our series titled Now What??? We find our main text in Daniel 6:1-19 (HCSB).
Our message this week was brought through Jason Servizzi.
New beginnings produce questions. As Church on the Rock not only steps into a new year but with our recent chapter as well; beginning this week, we embark on a three-week series that will shepherd us through steps that can support us as we tread this path, as a church united.
Our songs this week were:
Bound for Glory (Vertical Worship)
Broken Vessels (Hillsong Worship)
No Longer Slaves (Bethel Music)
This week our main text can be found in Exodus 14:1-9 (HCSB) as well as Hebrews 10:19-25 (HCSB).
Our message was brought through Pastor Jason Servizzi.Now What???
Our songs this morning were:
Oh Come All Ye Faithful
God With Us - Jesus Culture
Light of the World - Lauren Daigle
The final message of Pastor Rashad Cunningham as Lead Pastor of Church on the Rock is titled Light of the World. The main text comes from the book of II Corinthians 4:3-4 (NASB). Sermon notes are as follows:
1.) We Pursue the Light
2.) We Possess the Light
3.) The Presence of the Light
4.) The People of the Light
5.) The Purpose of the Light
6.) The Power of the Light
RVs:
1 John 2:15-17 (NASB)
II Corinthians 4:5 (NASB)
II Corinthians 4:7 (NASB)
Judges 7:16 (NASB)
Gideon Story- Judges 6&7 (NASB)
II Corinthians 4:8 (NASB)
II Corinthians 4:9 (NASB)
Our message was brought through Rashad Cunningham.
Our songs this morning were:
Joy to the World
Dwell - Aaron Keys
Into the Sea (It’s Gonna Be Ok) - Tasha Layton
This morning we landed in the Book of Mark 11:12-14 (NASB). Our sermon title was L.E.A.F. Sermon points are as follows:
1.) The Lord Expects Apparent Fruit
2.) The Lord Expects Active Faith
RVs:
Matthew 11:12-14 (NASB)
Ephesians 3:20 & 4:1 (NASB)
Ephesians 4:2-3 (NASB)
Galatians 5:22-23 (NASB)
II Peter 1:5-7 (NASB)
II Peter 1:8 (NASB)
Luke 13:6-9 (NASB)
Mark 11:20-24 (NASB)
James 1:2-6 (NASB)
This mornings message was brought through Rashad Cunningham.
Our songs this morning were:
I'll Fly Away
This I Believe (The Creed)
What a Beautiful Name
Our message this morning is titled Crazy Times.
We are in the book of Exodus 32:1-25 (HCSB)
Our message was brought through Jason Servizzi.
This morning's songs were:
Who You Say I Am - A Child of God by Hillsong
Great Are You, Lord by All Sons and Daughters
Give Me Faith by Elevation Worship
Our message this week Is titled expect the UNEXPECTED. Our main text is Matthew 1:18-25 (ESV). Our sermon points are as follows:
1.) Planting
2.) Planning
3.) Pushing and Pruning
4,) Preparing
5.) Praising
Rvs:
Ecclesiastes 3:1 (ESV)
Matthew 24:44 (ESV)
2 Timothy 4:2 (ESV)
Matthew 1:18-25 (ESV)
Matthew 1:18 (ESV)
Isaiah 55:8-9 (ESV)
Jeremiah 29:11 (ESV)
Matthew 1:19 (ESV)
Matthew 1:20-21 (ESV)
John 15:2 (ESV)
Matthew 1:22-23 (ESV)
John 16:7 (ESV)
2 Timothy 2:2 (ESV)
Matthew 1:24-25 (ESV)
John 14:15 (ESV)
This morning's teaching was brought through Nicc Mendenhall.
Our songs this morning were:
Good, Good Father - Chris Tomlin
How He Loves Us - Jesus Culture
Waymaker - Micheal W. Smith
This morning we took a break from our sermon series for this month. We talked about the roles of a Pastor, as well as our role as The Church. Our sermon title was Preachin' notes, y'all! Our main text was in the book of Colossians 3:12-17 (ESV). Sermon points are as follows:
The identity of the body. (vs: 12-15 (ESV))
1.) The Character:
1.) Chosen: plan for us
2.) Set apart: purpose for us
3.) Loved: passion for us
2.) The Characteristics:
1.) Kindness
2.) Humility
3.) Meekness
4.) Patience
3.) Expression
1.) Enduring
2.) Forgiving
4.) Foundation
1.) Love
2.) Peace
The responsibility/purpose of the body. (Vs. 16-17 (ESV))
Give God obedience through discipleship
Give God thanks through worship
Give God glory by living for Him in all things
Our message was brought through both Jason Pipes and Jonathan Woodring. Pastors from The Refuge in Plainfield, Indiana.
Our songs this week were:
Build Your Kingdom - Rend Collective
Build My Life - Pat Barrett
This morning our gathering was the same, but very different. As you listen to this podcast it begins with Rashad's powerful testimony as he wrestled with going on his trip to India. Then we continuing our sermon series Who Do We Appreciate? part two. We find ourselves continuing in the book of Acts 20:17 - 19 (NASB). Our sermon points are as follows:
1.) The Obligation to the Gathering
2.) The Obligation to the Growing
3.) The Obligation to the Going
4.) The Obligation to the Gospel
RVs:
Acts 20:17 - 19 (NASB)
Acts 20:20 - 21 (NASB)
Acts 20:22 - 23 (NASB)
This POWERFUL and emotional testimony and teaching were brought through Rashad Cunningham.
Our songs this week were as follows:
Hosanna (Praise is Rising) - Paul Baloche
At Your Name - Phil Wickam
Who You Say I Am - Hillsong
Our sermon series for this month is titled 'Who Do We Appreciate?' Our main text this week is I Corinthians13:11 (ESV). Our sermon points are as follows:
1.) Communication = Spoke
2.) Application = Thought (Greek)
3.) Logic = Reasoned (Greek)
4.) Focus = Growth
5.) Maturing = Becoming a man
6.) Sanctification = Put away
Rvs:
Matthew 11:25 (ESV)
Isaiah 3:4 (ESV)
Ephesians 3:8 (ESV)
I Timothy 1:15 (ESV)
Matthew 12:34 (ESV)
Proverbs 10:11 (ESV)
Matthew 12:37 (ESV)
Proverbs 15:4 (ESV)
Colossians 4:6 (ESV)
I Thessalonians 2:17 (ESV)
James 1:22 (ESV)
Matthew 7:21 (ESV)
I Corinthians 11:1 (ESV)
Philippians 4:9 (ESV)
Philippians 4:8 (ESV)
Mark 9:23 (ESV)
Romans 12:2 (ESV)
Romans 8:6 (ESV)
II Timothy 2:21 (ESV)
Our teaching this week was brought through Nicc Mendenhall.
This mornings songs were:
What a Beautiful Name - Hillsong Worship
Hosanna - Hillsong Worship
Oceans - Hillsong Worship
As we continue to part four of our sermon series All Fall. We begin in Chapter 3 of Romans, verses 25-31. Romans 3:25-31.
Sermon points are:
1.) God's Deliverance
a.) Redemption to pay a ransom and release from captivity
2.) God's Display
a.) Propitiation the satisfaction of God's Anger/Wrath
3.) God's Demonstration
a.) God is JUST and God is THE JUSTIFIER
b.) ALL SINS will be PAID FOR!
PAID by the SINNER
OR
PAID by the SAVIOR
4.) God's Doing
Rvs:
Romans 3:9 (NASB)
Romans 3:23-24 (NASB)
Romans 3:25-26 (NASB)
Psalms 78:37-38 (NASB)
Romans 3:27-28 (NASB)
Romans 3:29-30 (NASB)
Romans 3:31 (NASB)
Our message this week was brought through Rashad Cunningham.
Our songs this week were:
Oh How I Need You (Find You) - All the Sons and Daughters
No Longer Slaves - Johnathan David and Melissa Hessler
All My Hope - David Crowder
As we continue in our study of Romans, we find ourselves in Romans 3:21-22. The sermon points are as follows:
1.) The RIGHTEOUSNESS of God is REVEALED
2.) The RIGHTEOUSNESS of God is RECORDED
3.) The RIGHTEOUSNESS of God is NOT REACHABLE
4.) The RIGHTEOUSNESS of God is RECEIVABLE
Rvs:
Romans 3:21-22 (NASB)
John 5:39 (NASB)
Romans 3:23-24 (NASB)
Our message for this week was brought through Rashad Cunningham.
Our songs this week were:
Sing to the King - Passion
Here I Am to Worship - Hillsong
I Am Clean - Natalie Grant
As we continue in Romans with part two of our series All Fall we land on Romans 3:1-20 this morning. We learned the meaning of and difference between 'let you tell it' and 'let GOD tell it.' Our sermon points are as follows:
1.) Humanity's Captivity - The Dominion
2.) Humanity's Condition - The Description
3.) Humanity's Course - The Direction
4.) Humanity's Crud - The Dirt
RVs:
Romans 3:1-10 (NASB)
Romans 3:11-12 (NASB)
Romans 3:13-14 (NASB)
Romans 3:15-18 (NASB)
Romans 3:19-20 (NASB)
Our teaching, this morning was brought through Rashad Cunningham.
Our songs this week were:
This is Amazing Grace - Phil Whickham
Your Glory - All Sons & Daughters
All the Poor and Powerless - All Sons & Daughters
We returned to our study on the book of Romans this week! Our new series is called All Fall and it comes from Romans Chapter 3. Our main text is Romans 3:1-8 (NASB).
Our sermon points are as follows:
1.) PROMISES of GOD
2.) We value MATERIAL more than MORALS
3.) We value EARTHLY TREASURES more than ETERNAL TRANSFORMATIONS
4.) We see the BENEFITS of the BIBLE as BORING BURDENS
5.) What is The WORD OF GOD to YOU?
Below are some things we should take to heart. As professing Christians we are:
Entrusted:
...to GRIP the Word and GIVE the Word
...to LEARN the Word and LIVE the Word
...to HAVE the Word and HELP others with the Word
...to POSSESS the Word and PURSUE others with the Word
...DOCTRINES and DISCIPLES are made with the Word
...CONVICTION and COMFORT come from the Word
6.) The PERSON of GOD...
GOD is...
Faithful - With our without you
Immutable - unchangeable, immovable...no matter what
Righteous - Just, Lawful, and Correct
Master - God is Lord
7.) The PENALTY of GOD
Here are some take-aways to think on this week:
1.) Advantages are not Advantageous without Application
2.) God's Word is not Beneficial without Belief that Births Behavior!
Rvs:
Romans 3:1-2 (NASB)
2 Timothy 3:16 (NASB)
Romans 3:3-4 (NASB)
Romans 3:5-6 (NASB)
Romans 3:7-8 (NASB)
This morning's teaching was brought through Rashad Cunningham.
Our songs this week were:
All My Hope - Crowder
I Surrender - Hillsong
The title of our message this morning is Lrt’s Keep It 100. Our main text comes from the book of Matthew 7:21 - 23 (NASB).
RVs:
Matthew 7:13 - 23 (NASB)
Colossians 1:13 (NASB)
Matthew 4:19 (NASB)
Isaiah 64:6 (NASB)
Luke 6:46 (NASB)
Our teaching was brought through Rashad Cunningham.
Our songs this week were:
Our God - Chris Tomlin
Good, Good Father - Chris Tomlin
Lord, I Need You - Matt Maher
The title of our teaching this week was Tough Times. Our Man Text comes from the book of II Corinthians 4:7 - 9. We also looked at II Corinthians 11:23 - 27.
We learned that during these tough times:
We will be AFFLICTED but NOT CRUSHED
We will be PERPLEXED but NOT DESPAIRING
We will be PERSECUTED but NOT FORSAKEN
We will be STRUCK DOWN but NOT DESTROYED
Our teaching this week was brought through Pastor Jason Servizzi.
Our songs this morning were:
Fill This Place - Red Rocks Worship
Jesus, I Need You - Hillsong Worship
Come As You Are - Crowder
This morning we land in the book of Galatians 6:2 (ESV). The Sermon Points are as follows:
Devote
Bear
Confess
RVs:
Acts 2:42 - 47 (ESV)
Galatians 6:1 - 10 (ESV)
James 5:13 - 16 (ESV)
Our challenge this week is to read Galatians. As we read it, we are asked to apply it to our lives. To see how Gad can speak to you through His Word this week. We are challenged to talk to each other about what we glean from Galatians. To share how God is working in our lives and how we NEED each other.
Today's teaching was brought through Jonathan Woodring.
Our songs this morning were:
Who You Say I Am -- Hillsong Worship
I'll Fly Away -- Albert E. Brumley
Here Again -- Elevation Worship
We continue with part two of Walk This Way. We are in the book of Galatians 3:26 - 29.
26 For you are all Sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. 27 For all of you who have baptized yourselves into Christ are clothed with Christ. 28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. 29 And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's Descendents, heirs according to promise.
We had two homework assignments for this week:
Read Acts 11 - 14 as well as read all six chapters of the book of Galatians.
Our teaching was brought through Rashad Cunningham.
Our songs for this morning were:
Oh How I Need You - All Sons and Daughters
Fill This Place - Red Rock Worship
Broken Vessels (Amazing Grace) - Hillsong
Our main text comes from I John 2:1-6 (NASB). The context for our message comes from I John 1:1-10 (NASB). We read the 59 'One Anothers" of the New Testament. They are as follows:
“…Be at peace with each other.” (Mark 9:50)
“…Wash one another’s feet.” (John 13:14)
“…Love one another…” (John 13:34)
“…Love one another…” (John 13:34)
“…Love one another…” (John 13:35)
“…Love one another…” (John 15:12)
“…Love one another” (John 15:17)
“Be devoted to one another in brotherly love…” (Romans 12:10)
“…Honor one another above yourselves. (Romans 12:10)
“Live in harmony with one another…” (Romans 12:16)
“…Love one another…” (Romans 13:8)
“…Stop passing judgment on one another.” (Romans 14:13)
“Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you…” (Romans 15:7)
“…Instruct one another.” (Romans 15:14)
“Greet one another with a holy kiss…” (Romans 16:16)
“…When you come together to eat, wait for each other.” (I Cor. 11:33)
“…Have equal concern for each other.” (I Corinthians 12:25)
“…Greet one another with a holy kiss.” (I Corinthians 16:20)
“Greet one another with a holy kiss.” (II Corinthians 13:12)
“…Serve one another in love.” (Galatians 5:13)
“If you keep on biting and devouring each other…you will be destroyed by each other.” (Galatians 5:15)
“Let us not become conceited, provoking, and envying each other.” (Galatians 5:26)
“Carry each other’s burdens…” (Galatians 6:2)
“…Be patient, bearing with one another in love.” (Ephesians 4:2)
“Be kind and compassionate to one another…” (Ephesians 4:32)
“…Forgiving each other…” (Ephesians 4:32)
“Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs.” (Ephesians 5:19)
“Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.” (Ephesians 5:21)
“…In humility consider others better than yourselves.” (Philippians 2:3)
“Do not lie to each other…” (Colossians 3:9)
“Bear with each other…” (Colossians 3:13)
“…Forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another.” (Colossians 3:13)
“Teach…[one another]” (Colossians 3:16)
“…Admonish one another (Colossians 3:16)
“…Make your love increase and overflow for each other.” (I Thessalonians 3:12)
“…Love each other.” (I Thessalonians 4:9)
“…Encourage each other…”(I Thessalonians 4:18)
“…Encourage each other…” I Thessalonians 5:11)
“…Build each other up…” (I Thessalonians 5:11)
“Encourage one another daily…” Hebrews 3:13)
“…Spur one another on toward love and good deeds.” (Hebrews 10:24)
“…Encourage one another.” (Hebrews 10:25)
“…Do not slander one another.” (James 4:11)
“Don’t grumble against each other…” (James 5:9)
“Confess your sins to each other…” (James 5:16)
“…Pray for each other.” (James 5:16)
“…Love one another deeply, from the heart.” (I Peter 3:8)
“…Live in harmony with one another…” (I Peter 3:8)
“…Love each other deeply…” (I Peter 4:8)
“Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.” (I Peter 4:9)
“Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others…” (I Peter 4:10)
“…Clothe yourselves with humility toward one another…”(I Peter 5:5)
“Greet one another with a kiss of love.” (I Peter 5:14)
“…Love one another.” (I John 3:11)
“…Love one another.” (I John 3:23)
“…Love one another.” (I John 4:7)
“…Love one another.” (I John 4:11)
“…Love one another.” (I John 4:12)
“…Love one another.” (II John 5)
*From Carl F. George, Prepare Your Church for the Future (Tarrytown: Revell, 1991), 129-131.
Our message this morning was brought through Rashad Cunningham.
This morning our songs were:
Glorious Day - Kristian Stanfill
Raise a Hallelujah - Bethel
Here in the Presence - Elevation Worship
We concluded our series, 'Is This What You Came For?'. Our message comes from Exodus 33:12-16 (NASB). We walked through Exodus 33: 1-11 for context. Then studied Exodus 33:12-16 deeper, prompting the question; 'Are you here for the Presence of God?'
Our 'homework' was to read Exodus this week. Five chapters a day, or however you would like to read it.
Our message today was brought through Rashad Cunningham.
Our Sermon this morning comes from the book of I Corinthians 9:19 - 23 (NASB).
This morning's teaching was brought through Rashad Cunningham.
Our message this morning comes from the book of Matthew 18:15 - 17. Our sermon points are as follows:
1.) We must have PURPOSE
2.) We must have PROXIMITY
3.) We must have PERMISSION
4.) We must have POSSESSION
RVs:
Matthew 18:15
Matthew 12:46 - 50
Matthew 18:15 - 16
Matthew 18:17
Genesis 2:24 - 25
Romans 10:11
Matthew 18:17
Our message this morning was brought through Rashad Cunningham.
Our songs this week were:
The Lion and the Lamb - Big Daddy Weave
Good Good Father - Chris Tomlin
Simple Gospel - United Pursuit
Our sermon, titled We are God's V.I.R.U.S., comes from various scriptures in the Bible. Sermon points are as follows:
1.) Voices Inviting Repentance Unto Salvation
a.) INTIMACY is the RELATIONSHIP
b.) INFLUENCE creates RECEPTION
c.) INVITATION allows for a RESPONSE
d.) INVASION produces REPENTANCE
e.) INFECTION starts REPRODUCTION
f.) IMITATION leads to RELEASE
2.) Visual Inviting Repentance Unto Salvation
3.) Victory Inviting Repentance Unto Salvation
RVs:
John 1:7 - 8 (NASB)
John 1:35 - 50 (NASB)
John 4:28 - 29 (NASB)
John 4:30 (NASB)
John 4:39 - 41 (NASB)
John 4:42 (NASB)
John 5:15 - 16 (NASB)
Luke 8:34 - 38 (NASB)
Luke 8:39 (NASB)
Revelations 12:10 - 11 (NASB)
Our teaching was brought through Rashad Cunningham.
We are including a link to the slides used this during this morning's message:
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Our songs this week were:
Only King Forever - Elevation Worship
From the Inside Out - Hillsong United
Build my Life - Michaela Gentile
Here in the Presence - Elevation Worship
Our main text this morning was from the book of Romans 2:17 - 29 (NASB). Our sermon points were as follows:
What do you rely on for your assurance of Salvation?
1.) Your outward religion?
a.) Religion is not bad until it becomes what you rely on to get into Heaven.
2.) Your outward rituals
3.) Your outward respect
a.) Are you seeking HIM or seeking HYPE?
4.) Your inward response
VRs:
Romans 2:17 - 29 (NASB)
Hebrews 4:4 (NASB)
Galatians 1:10 (NASB)
Our songs this morning were:
Build Your Kingdom Here - Rend Collective
Yes I Will - Vertical Worship
Holy Spirit - Jesus Culture
Set A Fire - Will Reagan
Our Message came from the book of Luke, chapter 10, verses 1 - 3 (NASB)
Rashad walked us through what being the church means on a personal level. He shared the vision God has given him for Church on the Rock. Our building is the Filling Station for us to 'fill up with Free Gas'. WE are to go out into the would and BE the church! We pray that God has spoken to you through this message!
Our message was brought through Rashad Cunningham.
Our songs this week were:
Raise a Hallelujah - Bethel Music
Great are You Lord - All Sons and Daughters
Come as You Are - David Crowder
Our Teaching this week comes from the boo of Luke 18:9 - 14. We looked the perspective we place on ourselves or others and how isn't always reality. Our sermon point were as follows.
1.) My Righteousness > Your Worthiness
2.) God's Righteousness > My Wrongfulness
3.) Self-Righteousness VS Self-Reality
4.) God's Righteousness = My Worthiness
Rvs:
Luke 18:9 - 14 (NASB)
Luke 18:9 (NASB)
Luke 18:10 - 12 (NASB)
Luke 18:13 (NASB)
Psalm 51:3 - 4 (NASB)
Luke 18:14 (MASB)
Philippians 3:8 - 9 (NASB)
This week Rock Responses are:
Rock Response #1
Identify the areas in your life that have "paralyzed" you.
Rock Response #2
What "Temporary" solution are you begging for???
Rock Response #3
Will you replace your "Temporary" solution with the Savior's Solution???
Our teaching this morning was brought through Jonathan Wooding. One of the Pastors at The Refuge, a church in Plainfield, Indiana.
This morning's Worship was lead by our youth. We sang:
I Am - Crowder
King of My Heart - Bethel Music
10,000 Reason (Bless the Lord) - Matt Redman
This morning our teaching, titled Warning, comes from the four books of Malachi. Sermon points are as follows:
1.) Perfect Love
2.) Lost Love
3.) Broken Law
4.) Robbing God
5.) Warning of God
Rvs:
Malachi 1:2 (NASB)
Malachi 1:6 - 8 (NASB)
Malachi 2:10 (NASB)
Malachi 2:17 (NASB)
Malachi 3:6 - 8 (NASB)
Malachi 4:1 - 3 (NASB)
Revelation 3:14 - 19 (NASB)
Our message this week was brought through Pastor Jason Pipes from The Refuge, a church in Plainfield, Indiana
Todays songs were as follows:
Bound for Glory - Vertical Worship
What a Beautiful Name - Hillsong Worship
Resurrecting - Elevation Worship
Clean - Natalie Grant
We are concluding our series Abandoned. Our main text for this morning was Romans 1:28 - 32 (NASB). Sermon points are as follows:
For they exchanged the TRUTH OF GOD for a LIE...
1.) The SICKNESS is the CORE of ABANDONING GOD
2.) The SYMPTOMS are the CONSEQUENCES of ABANDONING GOD
3.) The SOCIETY shows the CONCLUSION of ABANDONING GOD
Approving ANY SIN is ALSO A SIN!
You may not be GUILTY OF ALL but you are not INNOCENT OF ALL so YOU ARE GUILTY!!! and WORTHY of GOD'S WRATH
The GREATEST Idol in YOUR LIFE is YOU!
RVs:
Romans 1:28 - 32 (NASB)
Romans 1:28 (NASB)
Romans 1:18 (NASB)
Romans 1:21 - 23 (NASB)
Romans 1:25 (NASB)
Romans 1:28 - 30 (NASB)
Deuteronomy 21:18 - 21 (NASB)
Romans 1:31 (NASB)
Romans 1:32 (NASB)
Romans 2:14 - 15 (NASB)
Romans 1:32 (NASB)
Isaiah 5:20 - 23 (NASB)
James 2:10 - 11 (NASB)
Our Rock Responses are:
Do you REALLY want to be made CLEAN?
This morning's teaching was brought through Rashad Cunningham.
Our songs this morning were:
I'll Fly Away - Albert E. Brumley
Dwell - Aaron Keyes
O Come to the Altar - Elevation Worship
We continue our series Abandoned. Our pastor digs deep into Romans 1:14 - 27. Sermon points are as follows:
Intro:
Romans 1:24
THEREFORE...
1.) because men "suppress the truth in unrighteousness" (Romans 1:18 )
2.) because "though they knew God, they did not honor Him as God or give thanks" (Romans 1:21)
3.) because men" exchanged the glory of the incorruptible God for an image in the form of corruptible man and of birds and four-footed animals and crawling creatures." (Romans 1:23)
Romans 1:25 (KEY)
ANY "FALSE TRUTH" (LIE) that is put in the place of GOD'S TRUTH is...
IDOLATRY
Points:
1.) TRUTH is...based on what GOD SAID
not on what WE "SEE"
a.) TRUTH is...CREATOR BASED (HIS INSTRUCTION)
not CULTURE BASED (OUR INFLUENCE)
2.) TRUTH is...based on GOD'S FACTS
not YOUR "FEELINGS"
3.) We have ABANDONED GOD'S DESIGN for OUR OWN DESIGN
a.) We have ABANDONED what GOD'S DESIRES for OUR OWN DESIRES
1.) The GREATEST IDOL in YOUR LIFE is YOU!
2.) We have to ADJUST OUR LIFESTYLES To GOD'S TRUTH...
RVs:
Romans 1:24 - 27 (NASB)
Genesis 3:2 - 3 (NASB)
Gensis 3:6 (NASB)
Romans 1:25 (NASB)
Romans 1:26 (NASB)
Romans 1:27 (NASB)
This week's Rock Responses:
Rock Response #1:
What IDOL have you EXCHANGED for GOD'S TRUTH?
Rock Response #2:
What is keeping you from REMOVING that IDOL today and REPLACING GOD back where HE belongs in your life?
Rock Response #3:
Be honest...Where has YOUR TRUTH taken you?
Rock Response #4:
Who else in your life is SUPPRESSING the TRUTH of GOD?
Who else in your life is EXCHANGING GOD'S TRUTH for LIES?
How can YOU lead them to SURRENDER?
Rock Response #5:
How can we come alongside you and meet you at the ALTAR?
Our teaching today was brought through Rashad Cunningham.
Our songs for this week were:
Glorious Day - Passion
Nothing I hold Onto - Will Reagan
Once and for All - Lauren Daigle
Our teaching this week comes from Romans 1:18 - 25. Sermon points are as follows:
God HATES sin. God LOVES the sinner and...God HATES the SINNER
1.) When we ABANDON God's Truth...we IGNORE His COMMUNICATION
2.) When we ABANDON God's Truth...we IDOLIZE His CREATION
3.) When we ABANDON God's Truth...we INITIATE our CONSEQUENCES
RVs:
Romans 1:16 - 18 (NASB)
Psalms 11:1 - 7 (NLT)
Psalms 5:4 - 12 (NASB)
John 3:16 (NASB)
John 3:36 (NASB)
Romans 1:18 - 20 (NASB)
Romans 1:21 - 23 (NASB)
Romans 1:24 (NASB)
This weeks Rock Responses:
1. In what area of YOUR LIFE is God REVEALING to you that YOU have ABANDONED His Truth?
2. Are YOU ready to "lay down" that area of YOUR LIFE? Why not?
3.How can WE help you "Lay Down" and SURRENDER yourself to Him "Once And For All"?
This weeks teaching was brought through Rashad Cunningham.
Our songs this morning were:
Build Your Kingdom Here - Rend Collective
Give Me Faith - Elevation Worship
No One Higher - Aaron Shust
Our message this morning comes from the book of Ephesians 2:10. Sermon Points are as follows:
While we wait...
1.) INVESTIGATE
a.) Are you CREATED or are you COUNTERFEIT?
b.) Are you SAVIOR MADE or are you SELF MADE?
2.) IDENTIFY
a.) We were NOT saved BY GOOD WORKS...
We were saved FOR GOOD WORKS.
AGATHOS (PRODUCES/"BENEFICIALLY" GOOD) vs KALOS (IS/"BEAUTIFULLY" GOOD)
b.) WORKS DO NOT justify man...
but the justified man WORKS.
c.) GOOD WORKS do not PRODUCE salvation
GOOD WORKS are PRODUCED by salvation
d. WORKS are OUTWARD DEEDS... of INWARD CHARACTER
3.) ILLUMINATE
a.) Many Christians are UNFULFILLED and MISERABLE because they are NOT DOING what they have been CREATED FOR...
b.) WALKING in GOOD WORKS IS NOT an OPTION for HIS WORKMANSHIP
c.) WALKING in GOOD WORKS is an ORDINATION of HIS WORKMANSHIP
RVs...
Ephesians 2:10 (NASB)
Ephesians 2:1- 9 (NASB)
Titus 3:3 - 7 (NASB)
2 Corinthians 5:17 (NASB)
Ephesians 2:10 (NASB)
2 Corinthians 13:5 (NASB)
Matthew 19:17 (NASB)
Matthew 7:17 - 20 (NASB)
1 Thessalonians 5:15 (NASB)
1 Thessalonians 5:21 - 22 (NASB)
James 2:17 (NASB)
James 2:20 - 21 (NASB)
James 2:26 (NASB)
John 12:46 (NASB)
Philippians 2:12 - 13 (NASB)
Matthew 5:16 (NASB)
ROCK RESPONSES:
Rock Response #1:
What is GOD saying to YOU regarding YOUR SALVATION?
Rock Response #2:
What is GOD saying to YOU regarding the EVIDENCE of YOUR SALVATION?
Rock Response #3:
What are YOU going to DO about what GOD is saying to YOU?
Rock Response #4:
How can WE help YOU with YOUR RESPONSE to what GOD is saying to YOU?
Our teaching this week was brought through Rashad Cunningham.
Our songs this morning were:
Burning In My Soul
God Of This City
King Of Heart
Set A Fire
Our message this morning was from the book 1 Corinthians 12:27.
Intro :
Who is the YOU in 1 Corinthians 12:27?
Who are the Y'ALL in 1 Corinthians 12:27?
Believers???
Christians by claim???
Church On The Rock "Members"???
The Y'ALL are HIS DISCIPLES DEFINED by HIM
Our Sermon Points are as follows:
1.) I'm HERE For...The CONFESSION of CHRIST
a.) TRUE CONFESSION is not an EMOTIONAL MOMENT it is an ETERNAL MARRIAGE
b.) TRUE SALVATION is not an EMOTIONAL "CONFESSION" it is an ETERNAL COMMITMENT
2.) I'm HERE For...The COMMITMENT to CHRIST
a.) Most who CLAIM to be "HERE FOR IT" only want to be FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS not the FAITHFUL WHO BELONGS
3.) I'm HERE For...The COST of CHRIST
a.) CHRISTIANS CANCEL their COMMITMENTS because they never CALCULATED the COST
4.) I'm HERE For...The COMMUNITY of CHRIST
a.) There is NO SUCH THING as a ONE PERSON CHURCH
RVs:
1Corinthians 12:27 (NASB)
John 2:23 - 24 (NASB)
James 2:19 (NASB)
Matthew 13 :24 - 30 (NASB)
Matthew 9:14 (NASB)
Matthew 22:15 - 16 (NASB)
Romans 10:9 (NASB)
1 John 4:15 (NASB)
Matthew 16:14 - 17 (NASB)
Matthew 16:18 (NASB)
Ephesians 1:22 - 23 (NASB)
Matthew 12:50 (NASB)
Matthew 7:21 (NASB)
1 Corinthians 12:27 (NASB)
Luke 14:25 - 30 (NASB)
Romans 12:5 (NASB)
1 John 4:20 - 21 (NASB)
Hebrews 13:17 (NASB)
This weeks ROCK RESPONSES:
This morning's teaching was brought through Rashad Cunningham.
Our songs this morning were:
Only King Forever
Who You Say I Am
You Hold Me
We are on week three of our Flashback Series. We also had a time of testimony this morning. It was SO GOOD! Our main text is Luke 17:11-19.
Our main points are as follows:
1.) Jesus, thank you for NEVER being too BUSY!
2.) Jesus, thank you for answering our prayers for MERCY!
3.) Jesus, thank you for keeping the LAW Perfectly!
4.) Jesus, thank you for showing mercy to FOREIGNERS!
5.) Jesus, thank you that you both HEAL and SAVE!
RVs:
Luke 17:11-19 (ESV)
Luke 9:51 (ESV)
Luke 17:12-13 (ESV)
Luke 18:12-14 (ESV)
Isaiah 30:18 (ESV)
Daniel 9:18 (ESV)
Luke 16:24 (ESV)
Luke 17:14 (ESV)
Matthew 15:17-20 (ESV)
1 Peter 3:18 (ESV)
Luke 17:15 - 18 (ESV)
Luke 17:19 (ESV)
Acts 4:12 (ESV)
Our teaching for this week was brought through Jason Servizzi.
Our worship, sound and slides were lead by our youth this morning. Discipleship in action!
Our songs this morning were:
This I Believe (The Creed)
Called Me Higher
Pursue
We are continuing our Flashback series this morning. Our main text is comes from Habakkuk 2:4. Our sermon points are as follows:
1.) Who are the Righteous?
2.) We are Righteous because we are Faithful!
3.) The Pursuit of Faith in Christ is the Pursuit of Living Righteously.
RVs:
Romans 1:16 - 17 (ESV)
Habakkuk 1:3 - 6 (ESV)
Habakkuk 1:12 - 13 (ESV)
Habakkuk 2:2 - 4 (ESV)
Proverbs 20:7 (ESV)
Proverbs 20:11 (ESV)
Proverbs 12:5 (ESV)
Proverbs 29:27 (ESV)
Romans 3:10 - 12 (ESV)
Hosea 10:12 (ESV)
Romans 4:17 - 25 (ESV)
Habakkuk 2:4 (ESV)
Romans 1:16 - 17 (ESV)
Romans 3:21 - 26 (ESV)
Romans 5:1 - 5 (ESV)
Our message this morning was brought through Louis Urbancic.
Our songs this morning were:
Hosanna (Praise the Rising)
This I Believe (The Creed)
Break Every Chain
Here in the Presence
Our teaching this morning is from the book of Romans 1:16-17. Our sermon points are as follows.
To be "NOT ASHAMED" is to be CONFIDENT
If WE are not CONFIDENT then WE will COMPROMISE
How will YOU CONVINCE OTHERS if YOU'RE NOT CONVINCED?
Why was PAUL CONFIDENT?
Paul was CONFIDENT in the CONTENT...JESUS CHRIST!
1.) CONFIDENT in the POWER
2.) CONFIDENT in the PLAN
3.) CONFIDENT in the PROMISE
4.) CONFIDENT in the PRESENCE
THE GOSPEL
is THE POWER OF GOD for salvation
revealing THE PLAN OF GOD for salvation
that through FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST
we can LIVE ETERNALLY
in the PRESENCE OF GOD!
RVs:
1 Corinthians 1:18 - 23 (NASB)
Galatians 1:10 (NASB)
Luke 9:26 (NASB)
1 Corinthians 1:23 - 24 (NASB)
Our message today was brought through Rashad Cunningham.
This morning we continue on our journey through Romans and our sermon series Gospel Talk. Our main text is Romans 1:14 - 17. Sermon Points are as follows:
Our focus this morning was the phrase The Righteousness of God.
1.) The Sin Situation
a.) IMPUTE is to think of as belonging to someone therefore to cause it to belong to that person
2.) The Set Standard
a.) Be HOLY as GOD is HOLY
b.) Be PERFECT as your HEAVENLY FATHER is PERFECT.
3.) RIGHTEOUSNESS: PERFECTLY meeting THE SET STANDARD
a.) God is a RIGHTEOUS JUDGE
b.) How can ANYONE be SAVED??
4.) The Savior Solution
a.) JUSTIFICATION: to be declared NOT GUILTY
b.) JUSTIFICATION not ONLY have YOUR SINS BEEN PAID FOR, but GOD has DECLARED that YOU PERFECTLY met the SET STANDARD
5.) THE DEATH OF CHRIST PAID THE WAGE FOR OUR SINS
a.) The RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD, which was FULFILLED BY THE PERFECT LIFE OF CHRIST is IMPUTED to OUR ACCOUNT
b.) The JOT refers to yod (י), this is the SMALLEST LETTER in the Hebrew alphabet
c.) The TITTLE is a small mark in a Hebrew letter
d.) c e (these letters were used as a visual to explain Tittle)
6.) In THE GOSPEL The RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD, THE WAY TO PERFECTLY MEET HIS SET STANDARD, Is REVEALED...
Place your FAITH, YOUR FULL DEPENDENCE, on the LIFE, DEATH, BURIAL, and RESURRECTION of JESUS CHRIST
HIS DEATH PAID FOR WHAT YOU OWED... HIS LIFE GAVE YOU WHAT YOU COULD NOT ATTAIN
RVs:
Romans 1:16 & 17 (NASB)
Genesis 1:27 (NSB)
Genesis 2:16 - 17 (NASB)
Genesis 3: 6 - 7 (NASB)
Romans 5:12 (NASB)
Psalms 51:4 - 5 (NASB)
Romans 3:10 - 12 (NASB)
Romans 3:23 (NASB)
Ephesians 2:1 - 3 (NASB)
Colossians 1:13 (NLT)
Proverbs 17:15 (NASB)
Psalms 5:4 - 5 (NASB)
Leviticus 11:44 - 45 (NASB)
Leviticus 19:2 (NASB)
1 Peter 1:15 - 16 (NASB)
Matthew 5:20 - 22 (NASB)
Matthew 5:27 - 28 (NASB)
Matthew 5:31 - 34 (NASB)
Matthew 5:37 (NASB)
Matthew 5:43 - 44 (NASB)
Matthew 5:48 (NASB)
Jasmes 2:10 - 11 (NASB)
Matthew 19:16 - 18; 20 - 25 (NASB)
Proverbs 17:15 (NASB)
Philemon 1:18 (NASB)
2 Corinthians 5:21 (NAB)
Matthew 5:17 - 20 (NASB)
Matthew 19:25 - 26 (NASB)
Romans 5:18 - 19 (NASB)
Romans 4:25 (NLT)
Romans 3:21 - 22 (NLT)
Our teaching today was brought this morning by Rashad Cunningham.
Our songs thus morning were:
All the People Said Amen
Simplicity
Mighty to Save
As we move on to our new series titled Gospel Talk, we find our main text in Romans 1:14 - 17. Sermon point are as follows:
1.) Your OBLIGATION
a.) Sharing THE GOSPEL is NOT an OPTION... it is YOUR OBLIGATION!
2.) Your Gospel Obstacles
a.) YOUR BARRIERS separate you from YOUR BARBARIANS
b.) Who are the BARBARIANS in YOUR WORLD?
c.) Who do YOU know that GOD is not ABLE to SAVE?
3.) Your Gospel Opportunities
a.) You are OBLIGATED to CONVERSE... NOT CONVERT!
b.) The GOSPEL doesn't just INTRODUCE us to LIFE... THE GOSPEL IS LIFE!
3.) What if YOU SHARING THE GOSPEL is GOD'S ANSWER to SOMEONE' PRAYER?
RVs:
Romans 1:14 - 15 (NASB)
Acts 20:24 (NASB)
II Corinthians 5:14 - 21 (NASB)
Mark 16 - 15 (NASB)
I Corinthians 9:19 (NASB)
Romans 1:14 (NASB)
Ephesians 2:11 - 13 (NASB)
I Corinthians 9:19 - 23 (NASB)
Romans 1:15 (NASB)
Acts 10:24 - 35 (NASB)
This weeks ROCK RESPONSES:
ROCK RESPONSE #1:
Ask YOURSELF this question...Do I believe GOD is ABLE to SAVE ANYBODY?
ROCK RESPONSE #2:
If SALVATION is not based on YOU...Don't let YOU get in the way of SHARING THE GOSPEL!
Our teaching this week was though Rashad Cunningham.
This morning was a rocky one with technology at Church on the Rock. The podcast has a rough beginning, but it is a POWERFUL teaching! That being said; we are finishing up our Real Talk Series. Our main text comes from Romans1:9-13.
Our sermon point are as follows:
When we talk to God...
1.) Be REAL
2.) Be RELENTLESS
a.) How important is the REQUEST you are making to GOD...TO YOU?
3.) Be RELIANT
a.) Our PRAYER has NO POWER... WHO we PRAY TO has ALL POWER!
b.) Make REQUEST...But REMEMBER that the SUCCESS of your REQUEST...RELIES ON HIM!
4.) Be REDUCED
a.) God's answers to your prayers are about HIS WILL...and not YOUR WANTS
b.) When we REDUCE ourselves in our Prayers the REASONS for our REQUESTS become CROSS FOCUSED (SAINTS and SALVATION)...not COMFORT FOCUSED (SELF, SAFE and SIN)
5.) Be RECEIVING
RVs:
Romans 1:1 - 13 (NASB)
Philippians 4:6-7 (NASB)
Psalms 127:1 (NASB)
Colossians 2:6 -7 (NASB)
Matthew 6:33 (NASB)
Luke 22:41 - 42 (NASB)
ROCK RESPONSES:
If your prayers are REAL…RECEIVE HIS RESPONSE to YOUR REQUESTS… what’s the point in going to God…if all you want to RECEIVE is YOUR ANSWERS not HIS RESPONSE
Rock Response #1:
When you REALLY want a RESPONSE to your REQUEST...you will be RELENTLESS.
Rock Response #2:
Remember that the POWER of PRAYER is found IN, THROUGH, and FROM the ONE whom you are PRAYING TO...THE LORD YOUR GOD!
Rock Response #3:
In prayer...Give God YOUR HEART and allow HIM to "speak what is true"
This morning's teaching was brought through Rashad Cunningham.
Our songs for this morning were:
Sing to the King
Taste of Eternity by Bellarive
Raise a Hallelujah by Bethel Music
This morning we continue our walk walk through Romans with Romans 1:8.
Our sermon notes are as follows:
1.) Why we talk to God
a.) Our Appreciation (How we talk to God)
b.) Our Access (Why we talk to God)
2.) Who we talk to God about
a.) Our Allies
3.) What others should be talking about
a.) Our Actions
4.) Where others should be talking about us
a.) Our Avenue
RVs:
Romans 1:8 (NASB)
Ephesians 2:12 - 13 (NASB)
Ephesians 2:18 (NASB)
Ephesians 3:8 - 12 (NASB)
Hebrews 4:16 (NASB)
Romans 1:5 (NASB)
John 14:6 (NASB)
I John 4:20 (NASB)
Romans 1:8 (NASB)
Romans 1:8 (NASB)
This weeks ROCK RESPONSES:
Rock Response #1:
Raise a Hallelujah..because you have ACCESS!
Rock Response #2:
Raise a Hallelujah...because you have ALLIES!
Rock RESPONSE #3:
Raise a Hallelujah...because He uses your actions to create His Avenues!
This mornings' teaching was brought through Rashad Cunningham.
Our songs this morning were:
Your Love Awakens Me by Phil Wickham
Do It Again by Elevation Worship
All The Poor And Powerless by All Sons & Daughters
The title of our message was Real Talk. It comes from the book of Romans 1:8. Sermon points are as follows:
1.) Why We Talk To God
2.) Our Appreciation
a.) When YOUR MIND THINKS OF GOD... YOUR MOUTH should give THANKS TO GOD.
b.) Our UNIQUE REALITIES give us UNIQUE REASONS to UNIQUELY REJOICE and THANK GOD!
c.) We can't THANK GOD, because we THINK GOD should Fulfill OUR WANTS instead of fulfilling HIS WORD.
d.) When you say "I Thank MY GOD". Are you THINKING about the GOD that CREATED YOU or the GOD YOU CREATED?
RVs:
Romans 1:8 (NASB)
I Corinthians 15:55 (NASB)
Psalms 22:1 - 31 (MSG) As a POWERFUL reading!
This weeks' ROCK RESPONSES:
When the way you THINK OF GOD leads to your THANKS OF GOD you will...
Rock Response #1: ...SHOUT IT! "Scream it from the Mountains"
Rock Response #2: ...SHARE IT! "Tell it to the masses"
Rock Response #3: ...SHOW IT! "That HE is God"
Our teaching this week was brought through Rashad Cunningham.
This morning we are having a 'one-off' message. We will continue with our walk in Romans next Sunday.
Our message is titled Kingdom Talk. Our teaching today comes from the book of Luke 1:26-38.
Sermon Points are as follows:
1.) The Kingdom Perspective
A.) The Place
B.) The Profile
2.) The Kingdom Promise
A.) The Privilege
B.) The Purpose
3.) The Kingdom Power
A.) The Presence
4.) The Proof
A.) The Possibilities
5.) The Kingdom Person
A.) The Position
6.) The Plan
Rvs:
Luke 1:26 (NASB)
John 1:45 - 46 (NASB)
Luke 1:27 - 28 (NASB)
Matthew 28:19 - 20 (NASB)
Luke 1:29 - 30 (NASB)
Luke 1:31 (NASB)
Luke 1: 32 - 33 (NASB)
Luke 1: 34 (NASB)
Luke 1:18 - 20 (NASB)
Luke 1:35 (NASB)
Hebrews 1:3 (NASB)
Luke 1:36 (NASB)
Luke 1:37 (NASB)
Luke 1:38 (NASB)
ROCK RESPONSE #1:
We fail to MANIFEST His Devine Abilities because we MAGNIFY our Human Disabilities
ROCK RESPONSE #2:
GOD uses those WILLING for the KINGDOM to WORK for the KINGDOM
ROCK RESPONSE #3:
When GOD gives us the PRIVILEGE to PARTICIPATE in the ADVANCEMENT of THE KINGDOM,
we must not ABORT those OPPORTUNITIES based on WHAT WE SEE as OUR ABILITY to
“CONCEIVE”/CREATE based on WHAT WE KNOW is HIS ABILITY to COMPLETE
Our teaching today was brought through Rashad Cunningham.
Today's teaching text was from Galatians 6:1 - 3.
Sermon Points are as follows:
A Family...
1.) Notices One Another
2.) Nurtures One Another
3.) Needs One Another
RVs:
Revelations 2:1 - 5 (NASB)
Galatians 6:1 - 3 (NASB)
Philippians 3:7 - 14 (NASB)
II Peter 1:6 - 10 (NASB)
Ephesians 4:1 - 3 (NASB)
Ephesians 4:11 - 13 (NASB)
Hebrews 5:13 - 14 (NASB)
1 Corinthians 10:11 - 12 (NASB)
Matthew 5:41 (NASB)
Galatians 6:5 (NASB)
Romans 5:41 (NASB)
This mornings' teaching was brought through Rashad Cunningham.
This mornings sermon comes from the book of Galatians. Our main text is Galatians 5:25 - 6:3.
Sermon Points are as follows:
1.) FAKE WORDS leads to FAKE FAITH
2.) FAKE FOLLOWING leads to FAKE WALK
3.) FAKE WORTH leads to FAKE FAMILY
RVs:
Ephesians 1:13 - 14 (NASB)
1 Corinthians 3:16 (NASB)
Galatians 2:20 (NASB)
Galatians 5:6 (NASB)
Galatians 5:13 & 15 (NASB)
Galatians 6:1 - 3 (NASB)
Galatians 2:3 - 4 (NASB)
Romans 16:17 - 18 (NASB)
1 Corinthians 3:1 - 2 (NASB)
1 Corinthians 3:3 (NASB)
Galatians 6:1 (NASB)
Matthew 18:15 - 17 (NASB)
1 Corinthians 5:1 - 6 (NASB)
1 Corinthians 5:9 - 13 (NASB)
Galatians 6:2 (NASB)
This mornings' teaching was brought through Rashad Cunningham.
We concluded our Sermon Series The Grace card this morning. Our reading and main text is from Roman 1:6-7.
Our sermon points are as follows:
Called of Jesus Christ
1.) Set Apart Label
Beloved of God
2.) Set Apart Love
Called as Saints
3.) Set Apart Living
RVs:
Acts 19:32 (NASB)
Acts 19:39 (NASB)
Romans 1:7 (NASB)
John 1:12 (NASB)
Galatians 3:26 (NASB)
Romans 8:14 - 16 (NASB)
1 John 3:1 - 2 (NASB)
Romans 12:2 (NASB)
Philippians 2:14 - 16 (NASB)
1 John 4:1 - 6 (NASB)
1 Peter 4:14 - 19 (NASB)
This weeks ROCK RESPONSES:
ROCK RESPONSE #!:
Make sure YOUR LIFE on the INSIDE
Matches YOUR LABEL on the OUTSIDE
ROCK RESPONSE #2:
I WILL LIVE...
as the CALLED OF JESUS, BELOVED BY GOD and SET APART FROM THE WORLD
ROCK RESPONSE #3:
FACEtime
F- Fellowship
A- Accountability
C- Care
E- Encouragement
Todays' teaching was brought through Rashad Cunningham.
We are continuing our 5-year journey through the Book of Romans. Our main text for this morning was Romans 1:5.
Our sermon points are as follows:
As believers we have, through Christ, received GRACE(Divine Enablement) that is manifested in many GIFTS.
Like Paul, we are to use this GRACE…
1.) ...To BUILD
2.) ...To BREAK
3.) ...To BOAST
RVs...
Romans 1:1-5 (NASB)
Romans 1:5 (NASB)
John 14:15; John 14:23-24 (NASB)
1 John 2:2-4 (NASB)
Romans 1:5 (NASB)
Matthew 28:19 (NASB)
1 Corinthians 10:31 (NASB)
Romans 1:5 (NASB)
ROCK RESPONSES:
Our Rock Responses, this week, come directly from the walls of our Kids Ministry.
1.) OBEDIANCE...
Trusting who's in charge by doing what you're asked to do.
2.) The way we show Love is to obey God's Commands. He commands you to lead a life of love. That's what you have heard from the beginning. 2 John 6
3.) Trust and obey even when you think upper way is better.
Our message this week was brought through Rashad Cunningham.
Our current series, as we continue in the Book of Romans, will be called The Grace Card. This morning we are exploring the contextual meanings of the word Grace. Our key text comes from Romans 1:5. (NASB)
Please remember...
WORDS can have MANY meanings but only ONE meaning in its CONTEXT!
Sermon Points are as follows:
Grace...
...as THANKS (Human)
...as HONOR
...as CHARM/APPEAL
...as a SYSTEM
...as CREDIT
...as FAVOR/"PRESENT"
...as THANKS (GOD)
...as DIVINE EMABLEMENT
Sticky Statements:
**STOP using GRACE for PERMISSION to SIN
START using GRACE for POWER to NOT SIN
**GRACE IS A DIVINE ENABLEMENT
GRACE IS NOT A DIVINE EXCUSE!
**STOP TRAMPLING HIS GRACE
START TRUSTING HIS GRACE
**STOP using GRACE for PERMISSION to NOT SERVE
START using GRACE for POWER to SERVE
RV:
Luke 17:9 (NASB)
Acts 2:47 (NASB)
Luke 4:22 (NASB)
Romans 6:14-16 (NASB)
Galatians 5:1-6 (NASB)
Luke 6:32-35 (NASB)
1 Peter 2:18-20 (NASB)
Romans 4:1-4; 14-16 (NASB)
1 Corinthians 16:1-4 (NASB)
Romans 6:16-18 (NASB)
1 Corinthians 15:55-57 (NASB)
1 Timothy 1:12-13 (NASB)
1 Corinthians 15:9-10 (NASB)
2 Corinthians 8:1-5 (NASB)
2 Corinthians 12:7-10 (NASB)
Galatians 2:7-9 (NASB)
Romans 12:3-8; 1 Peter 4:7-11 (NASB)
Romans 1:5 (NASB)
ROCK RESPONSES:
ROCK RESPONSE #1:
Read ROMANS 6 and STOP using GRACE as an EXCUSE TO SIN
ROCK RESPONSE #2:
Think about DIVINE ENABLEMENT!
If you CHOOSE CHRIST, HE WILL ENABLE YOU!
If you HAVE CHOSEN CHRIST, YOU "SHOULD" BE ENABLED!
ROCK RESPONSE #3:
Use YOUR "GRACE CARD"
FROM NOW ON
IN EVERY AREA OF YOUR LIFE!
Marriage, Parenting, Relationships, Social Media, Finances, Church, Work... EVERY AREA...
TO BE LIKE JESUS CHRIST!!!!
This mornings teaching was brought through Rashad Cunningham.
Our message this morning was the wrap-up for Romans 1:4 (NASB)
Sermon points are as follows:
1.) His DESIGNATED Position
2.) His 'Dunamis' Power
3.) His Devine Proof
RV:
Romans 1:1-4 (NASB)
Romans 1:4 (NASB)
John 1:1 (NASB)
John 1:14 (NASB)
Romans 1:3 (NASB)
John 5:18 (NASB)
John 19:7 (NASB)
Leviticus 24:15-16 (NASB)
Romans 1:4 (NASB)
2 Corinthians 13:4 (NASB)
1 Corinthians 1:18-24 (NASB)
Rock Responses:
ROCK RESPONSE #1
Ask Yourself:
"Do I REALLY BELIEVE In the Resurrection of Jesus Christ?"
ROCK RESPONSE #2
If I believe in the Resurrection of Jesus Christ...
What BEHAVIOR does My Belief Birth?
Our Main Verse today come from the book of Romans 1:3A. Today's Sermon was a walk through the Old Testament in the Bible finding who Jesus is.
There are 39 Statements, in this message, of who Jesus is as well as verses the go along with them. There are MANY, MANY more throughout the Bible! For this message, they are as follows:
Jesus is...
the promised SEED that will bruise the serpent on the head
Genesis 3:15(NASB)
Jesus is...
our passover lamb and the BLOOD God sees and His judgement “passes over us”
Exodus 12:13(NASB)
Jesus is...
OUR HIGH PRIEST (Entire Chapter 16 ) and our SCAPEGOAT
Leviticus 16:22(NASB)
Jesus is...
our BRONZE SERPENT LIFTED UP so that we must "LOOK" at HIM to LIVE
Numbers 21:8-9(NASB)
Jesus is...
THE PROPHET like MOSES
Deuteronomy 18:15(NASB)
Jesus is...
our SCARLET CORD OF REDEMPTION and "JOSHUA"
Joshua 2:17-18(NASB)
Jesus is...
OUR JUDGE/DELIVERER
A "Judge" was a leader
chosen by God to DELIVER GOD’S PEOPLE
Judges 3:9(NASB)
Jesus is...
OUR KINSMEN REDEEMER
Ruth 3:13(NASB)
Jesus is...
the SON OF DAVID
1 & 2 Samuel
2 Samuel 7:12-16(NASB)
Romans 1:3(NASB)
Jesus is...
the THRONE ESTABLISHED FOREVER
The KING of KINGS!
1 & 2 Kings and 1 & 2 Chronicles
1 Chronicles 17:14(NASB)
Jesus is...
OUR TEMPLE that has been
“resurrected”/rebuilt
The foundation Laid of God's temple
Ezra 3:10(NASB)
Jesus is...
OUR INTERCESSOR
Esther 4:16(NASB)
Jesus is...
OUR rebuilt walls that have been heard of and seen by our enemies causing them to lose confidence
Nehemiah 6:16(NASB)
Jesus is...
the REDEEMER that LIVES and in the end will STAND ON THE EARTH
Job 19:25(NASB)
Jesus is...
OUR SHEPHERD
Psalm 23:1(NASB)
Jesus is...
the WISDOM OF GOD
Proverbs (multiple texts, included were Proverbs 3:5 & 3:6(NASB)
Jesus is...
OUR CONCLUSION when ALL HAS BEEN HEARD
Ecclesiastes 12:13(NASB)
Jesus is...
THE GROOM WHO DESIRS FOR US
Song of Solomon 7:10(NASB)
Jesus is...
the SUFFERING SERVANT who bears OF OUR INIQUITY
Isaiah 53:11(NASB)
Jesus is...
Jesus is our righteous savior
Jeremiah 23:6(NASB)
Jesus is...
OUR NEVER CEASING LOVINGKINDNESS, OUR NEVER FAILING COMPASSION and OUR PORTION
Lamentations 3:22-24(NASB)
Jesus is...
the RESURRECTION of “Dry bones” out of their GRAVES
Ezekiel 37:12(NASB)
Jesus is...
the KING IN HEAVEN who HUMBLES THOSE WHO WALK IN PRIDE
Daniel 4:37(NASB)
Jesus is...
the BRIDEGROOM who remains FAITHFUL to HIS ADULTEROUS BRIDE
Hosea 3:1 (NASB)
Jesus is...
THE NAME on which WHOMEVER "turns" and CALLS WILL BE DELIVERED
Joel 2:12; 2:32 (NASB)
Jesus is...
THE PLUMB LINE among HIS PEOPLE who also MEETS THE STANDARD on THEIR BEHALF
Amos 7:7-8(NASB)
Jesus is...
the LORD whose DAY draws near on ALL NATIONS Jesus is OUR AVENGER
Obadiah 15(NASB)
Jesus is...
like Jonah who was in the stomach of the fish three days and three nights.
Jesus was in the EARTH THREE DAYS and THREE NIGHTS
Jonah 1:17;2:10(NASB)
Jesus is...
the SALVATION that COMES FROM THE LORD
Jonah 2:9(NASB)
Jesus is...
the ONE WHOM WILL GO FORTH FROM BETHLEHEM TO BE RULER OF ISRAEL
Micah 5:2(NASB)
Jesus is...
OUR PEACE who COMPLETELY CUTS OFF THE WICKED ONE
Nahum 1:15(NASB)
Jesus is...
OUR EVERLASTING HOLY ROCK
Habakkuk 1:12(NASB)
Jesus is...
OUR LORD in OUR MIDST who REJOICES OVER US with SHOUTS OF JOY (OR SINGING)
Zephaniah 3:17(NASB)
Jesus is...
GOD’S CHOSEN SIGNET RING...
finisher of our unfinished homework
Haggai 2:22-23(NASB)
Jesus is...
SIMPLY.... the ONLY NAME of the ONLY LORD and the ONLY KING of ALL THE EARTH
Zechariah 14:9(NASB)
Jesus is...
OUR "SUN" OF RIGHTEOUSNESS
Malachi 4:2(NASB)
Rock Responses this week:
ROCK RESPONSE #1
I will always remember that the old testament points to Jesus
ROCK RESPONSE #2
I will always look for "new" ways that the bible reveals Jesus
ROCK RESPONSE #3
Since the gospel of god is based on the work of His Son I will always treasure
The Beautiful Name of Jesus
Our POWERFUL message was brought through Rashad Cunningham.
Our songs of Fellowship today were:
I'll Fly Away
King of My Heart (John Mark McMillan, Sarah McMillan)
My God My King (All Sons and Daughters)
I Surrender (Hillsong Worship)
Sermon Points are as follows:
1.) We Must Be LEGIBLE Letters
2.) We Must Be LABELED Letters
3.) We Must Be LIVING Letters
4.) We Must Be LEANING Letters
5.) We Must Be LABORING Letters
SR:
1 Kings 3:16 - 27
2 Corinthians 3:2
2 Corinthians 3:3
2 Corinthians 3:4 - 5
1 Corinthians 2:1 - 5
2 Corinthians 3:6
Today Message was brought through Rashad Cunningham.
We also had the privilege of hearing a moving and heartfelt testimony of Surrender from Kayla Swenson.
This mornings sermon was in the book of Romans 1:2.
Sermon points as well as Scripture References are as follows:
1.) GOD'S PROMISES
Romans 1:2 (NASB)
Galatians 3: 8 - 9 (NASB)
Genesis 12:3 (NASB)
Joshua 21:43 - 45 (NASB)
2.) GOD'S PROPHETS
Romans 1:2 (NASB)
Deuteronomy 18:- 22 (NASB)
Psalm 37:4 (NASB)
Jeremiah 29:11 (NASB)
Philippians 4:13 (NASB)
3.) GOD'S PAGES
Romans 1:2 (NASB)
If it is the GOSPEL OF GOD. The NECESSARY EVIDENCE WE SEE includes...
GOD'S PROMISE - which He promised beforehand
GOD'S PROPHETS - through the prophets
GOD'S PAGES - in the Holy Scriptures
N - Necessary
E - Evidence
W - We
S - see
ROCK RESPONSES:
ROCK RESPONSE #1
I will TRUST HIS PROMISES and not my SIN or SELF to SAVE
ROCK RESPONSE #2
I will TRUST HIS PROPHETS and REQUIRE anyone who proclaims the GOSPEL to align with THEM...
...INCLUDING MYSELF!
ROCK RESPONSE #3
I will TRUST HIS PAGES...
FINDING and PLACING my HOPE in HIS PROMISES revealed through HIS PROPHETS regarding
HIS SON, the PERSON, JESUS CHRIST
This morning's teaching comes from the book of Romans 1:1 - 5. We are starting a new series. It is called:
N - New
E - Evidence
W - We
S - See
This morning's Sermon Points are as follows:
1.) The Gospel = GOOD NEWS
A.) euaggélion - GOOD NEWS (NOUN)
euaggelízō - ANNOUNCE GOOD NEWS (VERB)
2.) We may not ALL be called to the title but we ALL are CALLED to THE TASK
A.) TITLE vs TASK
Apostle - Sent ONEs with GOd's GOOD NEWS
Prophet - Forth-Tellers of GOD'S GOOD NEWS
Evangelist - ProclaimErs Of GOD'S Good News
Pastor - SHEPHERDS/Overseers Of God's FLOCKS
Teacher - INSTRUCTORS of GOD'S GOOD NEWS
Ephesians 4:11
3.) The Gospel = GOOD NEWS
A.) The Gospel also meant a reward for good news
B.) The Gospel also meant an offering FOR good news
4.) OTHER GOSPELS?
A.) BACK THEN Gospel of Augustus
B.) PAX ROMANA (ROMAN PEACE)
C.) The birthday of the god [Augustus] has been for the whole world the beginning of the gospel (euangelion) concerning him.
5.) There were OTHER GOSPELS in their Context
There are OTHER GOSPELS in our context
6.) Genitive "CASE" NOUNS:
Expresses the RELATIONSHIP between NOUNS most commonly used for showing possession
or close association
A.) The Gospel...
Of God
Of Jesus CHrist
OF matthew, mark, luke, johN, Paul... and YOU
B.) The Gospel...
Of God (THE GIVER OF THE GOSPEL)
Of Jesus CHrist (THE SUBJECT OF THE GOSPEL)
Of Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Paul... and YOU (The HUMAN PROCLAIMERS OF THE GOSPEL)
7.) How do we know when we are hearing the GOSPEL OF GOD? There MUST BE ...
A.) N - Necessary
E - Evidence
W - We
S - see
B.) If the GOSPEL/Good News is based on YOUR circumstances, surroundings, or situations...
it CANNOT be the Gospel/GOOD NEWS of GOD because it can CHANGE
C.) If the Gospel/Good News is based on SOMEONE or something OTHER THAN CHRIST ...
then it CANNOT be the Gospel/GOOD NEWS of GOD because it can CHANGE
8.) The GOSPEL/Good news of God must ALWAYS BE good News because God cannot change
(Numbers 23:19, Hebrews 13:8, James 1:17)
9.) If the Gospel/Good News is only for a specific people group (excluding "Believers")...
then it CANNOT BE The Gospel/ GOOD NEWS of GOD because GOD IS NOT PARTIAL
(Acts 10:34)
10.) Even the "BAD NEWS" is GOSPEL/GOOD NEWS
This weeks Rock Responses:
ROCK RESPONSE #1
Proclaiming the gospel IS Proof that I believe in the Gospel.
ROCK RESPONSE #2
The only Gospel that is Truly good News is the Gospel of God.
ROCK RESPONSE #3
The Gospel OF GOD is more than just ETERNAL LIFE...it is LIFE!
RV:
Romans 1:1 - 5 (NASB)
Ephesians 4:11 - 12 (NASB)
Mark 1:1 (NASB)
Numbers 23:19
Hebrews 13:8 (NASB)
James 1:17 (NASB)
Acts 10:34 (NASB)
Todays teaching was brought through Rashad Cunningham.
This morning's message comes from Ephesians 4:1-16. Sermon points are as follows:
1.) What are you reflecting?
2.) Attitude of walking worthy.
3.) Purpose of walking worthy.
4.) Expression of walking worthy.
5.) Results of walking worthy.
6.) Foundation of walking worthy.
RV:
Ephesians 4:1-3 (ESV)
Ephesians 4:1 (ESV)
Philippines 1:27 (ESV)
Ephesians 4:2 (ESV)
Ephesians 4:3-4a (ESV)
Ephesians 4:11-12 (ESV)
Ephesians 4:3 (ESV)
Ephesians 4:13 (ESV)
Ephesians 4:14 (ESV)
Ephesians 4:2 (ESV)
Ephesians 4:15-16 (ESV)
Revelations 2:2-3 (ESV)
Revelation 2:4 (ESV)
Todays message was brought through Jason Pipes and Johnathan Woodring.
This is the third and final part of Allow me to RE-introduce myself. We are in Romans 1:1.
Sermone points are as follows:
1.) Allow me to RE-introduce...OUR RESPONSIBILITY
2.) Allow me to RE-introduce...CALLED
3.) Allow me to RE-introduce...APOSTLE
4.) Allow me to RE-introduce...SET APART
5.) Allow me to RE-introduce...GOSPEL OF GOD
RV:
2 Corinthians 11:12 - 15
Ezekiel 3:4
Matthew 10:16 - 20
John 3:16
2 Corinthians 5:20
Ephesians 2:20
Galatians 1:11 - 16
The message this week was brought through Rashad Cunningham.
This week's Rock Responses are:
ROCK RESPONSE #1
CHRIST is MY LORD! I believe PAUL was APPOINTED by CHRIST as HIS MESSENGER. Therefore, I believe Paul's letter to the ROMANS has AUTHORITY in MY LIFE!
ROCK RESPONSE #2
If CHRIST is our LORD then WE (DOULOS) are APOSTLES/MISSIONARIES with a HUGE RESPONSIBILITY to ACCURATELY REPRESENT THE ONE WHO SENT US!
ROCK RESPONSE #3
By the world's standards, I may be SMALL/LITTLE BUT GOD HAS...APPOINTED ME SENT ME and SET ME APART for HIS MESSAGE to the LOST
We are continuing our study through Romans. Our message comes from Romans 1:1.
Sermon points are as follows:
1.) Allow me to re-introduce...OUR RULER
2.) Allow me to re-introduce...THE SEPTUAGINT (LXX)
3.) Allow me to re-introduce...THE CHRIST
4.) Allow me to re-introduce...KYRIOS (LORD)
A.) Christ is KYRIOS (LORD) of ALL BELIEVERS
B.) CHRIST is KYRIOS (LORD) of ALL
C.) CHRIST is KYRIOS of ALL
D.) You CAN CHOOSE who you OBEY as LORD, but you CANNOT CHOOSE who IS THE LORD
E.) You are FREE to CHOOSE but you are not FREE from the CONSEQUENCE of YOUR CHOICE
Each week we will have Rock Responses. These are question you will ask yourself through the week to keep this study alive in our lives.
ROCK RESPONSE #1
Do I believe that JESUS is the promised MESSIAH/CHRIST from the OLD TESTAMENT?
ROCK RESPONSE #2
Do I understand that CHRIST JESUS is not only MY LORD/RULER but THE LORD/RULER OF ALL?
ROCK RESPONSE #3
I understand what it means when I say... JESUS is my LORD (God/Master) and SAVIOR (Christ/Messiah)
ROCK RESPONSE #4
I will MEDITATE on Colossians 3:22-25 and in EVERYTHING I do this week...I will do it FOR THE LORD
Our sermon for this morning was through through Rashad Cunningham.
Today's sermon is from the book of Romans 1:1.
Sermon points are as follows:
1.) Allow me to re-introduce our ROLE...
2.) Allow me to re-introduce... PAIS
A.) PAIS
PAIS is used 24 times
It could be a young boy
Not every PAIS was a SLAVE.
3.) Allow me to re-introduce... OIKEYES.
A.) OIKETES
OIKETES is used 4 times
A SLAVE could fall under this category, but other’s who are NOT SLAVES could be under this category as well
Not every OIKETES was a SLAVE.
4.) Allow me to re-introduce... DIAKONOS.
A.) DIAKONOS
DIAKONOS is used 30 times
Translated 20 times as MINISTER
7 times as SERVANT
3 times as DEACON
5.) Allow me to re-introduce... THERAPON.
A.) THERAPON
THERAPON is used only once
In the book of Hebrews denotes an ATTENDANT, or one who does the task given him by another.
One could be a SLAVE who is also a THERAPON, but one could also be a THERAPON and NOT BE A SLAVE.
6.) Allow me to re-introduce... DOULOS.
A.) DOULOS
DOULOS is used 128 times
In the NASB - 98 times translated SLAVE,
23 times BONDSERVANT,
4 times BONDSLAVE
1 time SERVANT
B.) DOULOS
DOULOS has a much stronger meaning than just "CHOOSING TO SERVE" someone. It really means that you are BOUND to that PERSON.
To be a DOULOS is to say someone has OWNERSHIP of YOU.
They are YOUR MASTER/LORD (KYRIOS) !!!
Rock Responses are question we can reflect on and answer throughout our week.
ROCK RESPONSE #1
Being COMPLETELY HONEST with MYSELF, this week I will answer this question...
IS JESUS CHRIST TRULY LORD OF MY LIFE?
ROCK RESPONSE #2
I will take time this week to identify the AREAS OF MY LIFE that are being MASTERED by someone or something other than CHRIST.
ROCK RESPONSE #3
Going forward, I WILL LIVE in a manner that displays CHRIST AS MY LORD...
and MYSELF AS HIS DOULOS/SLAVE!
For am deeper study of this message, please join us at our Bible Study @ COTR on June 20th at 7 pm.
Our message today was brought through Rashad Cunningham.
This mornings message comes from Matthew 13:1-9 as well as Matthew 13:1-8-23.
Sermon Points are as follows:
Spiritual Growth is both an invitation as well as an opportunity.
1.) Sower of the SEED.
2.) Bad SOIL.
a.) We listen to the Evil One
b.) We hear the Word, we get excited, but we fall away.
c.) We hear the Word, we get excited, but we allow people or situations to pull us away.
3.) Good SOIL.
Five questions to we can as ourselves this week to help us throughout this week:
1.) What does Spiritual Growth mean to me?
2.) How have I experienced Spiritual Growth in the past?
3.) What is a difficult situation I am facing right now?
4.) How could I gain Spiritual Growth from this situation?
5.) In YOUR OWN words, what does it mean to SURRENDER to God?
This morning's message comes from the book of John 21:15 - 19 (ESV)
Sermon points are as follows:
1.) We are POWERLESS to SIN.
2.) The Power to NOT SIN is a GIFT From God.
3.) Our FAILURES Are Not The END To SALVATION...They are the BEGINNING.
4.) Recognizing GOD'S DEVINE LOVE Leads to HIS GRACE.
CR:
Romans 7:18 (ESV)
Galatians 5:17 (ESV)
Romans 8:3-4 (ESV)
Philippians 2:12-13 (ESV)
I John 5:17-18 (ESV)
Hebrews 12:16-17 (ESV)
I Corinthians 15:9-10 (ESV)
Our teaching today was brought through Louis Urbancic.
Today's message is from Mark 6:45-52.
2.Trusting in Trails
3.Invold and Inviting
5.Leaving it to the Lord
SR:
Romans 12:2
Ephesians 6:12
Roman8:1-8
Psalms 34:18
Exodus 3:14
John 3:18 , 6:21 , 14:6
Matthew 14:33-35
Sermon through Nicc Mendenhall.
Today's message comes from James 1:18-25 (NASB).
Sermon points are as follows:
1.) Keep Reverent and Righteous
2.) Keep Removing and Receiving
3.) Keep Revealing and Reflecting
4.) Keep Remaining and Remembering
CR Verses:
James 1:18-25 (NASB)
Isaiah 64:6 (NASB)
This mornings' message was brought through Rashad Cunningham.
This mornings POWERFUL Message is found in Acts 2:46-47.
Sermon points are as follows:
1.) Keep that same ATTACHMENT
2.) Keep that same ATTITUDE
3.) Keep that same ATTRACTION
4.) Keep that same ATTACK
CR:
Luke 9:1-4
Our Message was brought through Rashad Cunningham.
This weeks sermon comes from Acts 2:46 (NASB).
Sermon points are as follows:
1.) Keep that Same FOCUS
2.) Keep that Same FIRE
3.) Keep that Same FELLOWSHIP
4.) Keep that Same FEELING
CR Verses:
Acts 2:46 (NASB)
Romans 12:2 (NASB)
Ephesians 2:11 - 16 (NASB)
1 Corinthians 3:16 (NASB)
1 Peter 5:7 (NASB)
Our message was brought through Rashad Cunningham.
This mornings message comes from Acts 2:41-47.
Sermon points are as follows:
1.) Receive the ENERGY
2.) Respond to the ENERGY
3.) Remain in the ENERGY
4.) Relate with the ENERGY
CR:
Romans 1:16 (NASB)
Acts 2:12-13 (NASB)
Acts 2:36-38 (NASB)
Acts 2:41-42 (NASB)
Luke 6:46 (NASB)
Luke 6:47-49 (NASB)
1 John 4:19-21 (NASB)
1 Thessalonians 4:2-6 (NASB)
Our message this morning was brought through Rashad Cunningham.
Our Resurrection Sunday sermon comes from the book of Luke 24:13 - 35.
Sermon Points are as follows:
1.) A Walk...To Remember THE PROOF
2.) A Walk...To Remember THE PRICE
3.) A Walk...To Remember THE PRICE
4.) A Walk...To Remember THE PURPOSE
5.) A Walk...To Remember THE PLAN
6.) A Walk...To Remember THE PROMISE
SR:
Luke 24:25 - 26
Luke 24:21
1 Peter 1:10
John 5:45 - 47
Luke 19:10
Mark 10:45
Genesis 3:15
Luke 16:29 - 31
John 5:39 - 40
Luke 24:31 - 32
A POWERFUL reading of Isaiah 53:1 - 12!
Our Sermon today comes from Luke 24:13 - 35.
Sermon Points are:
1.) Hope DESTROYED walks away
2.) Hope DEFEATED walks away
3.) Hope DEFERRED walks away
4.) Hope DOUBTED walks away
Scripture References:
Zechariah 9:9
Matthew 21:8-9
Psalms 118:25-26
Luke 24:8-35
Message brought by Rashad Cunningham
Our sermon today was from 1 Corinthians 9:24-25 (NASB)
Sermon Points were as follows:
1.) Focus on the Goal
2.) Square Up
3.) Follow Through
RV:
Hebrews 12:2 (NASB)
Proverbs 4:25 (NASB)
Hebrew 12:1 (NASB)
2 Corinthians 13:11 (ESV)
2 Corinthians 13:11 (NASB)
Our Sermon today was brought through Jason Servizzi.
Todays message is found in the book of Colossians 2:6-17.
Sermon points are:
1.) I am COMPLETELY DEDICATED to You
2.) We are COMPLETELY DEVOTED to Him
3.) We should be COMPLETELY DEVELOPED in Truth
4.) We are COMPLETELY DEPENDENT on Him
5.) We are COMPLETELY DONE in Him
6.) We are COMPLETELY DIFFERENT than before
Supporting Verses:
Colossians 1:28 - 29
Colossians 2:1 - 15
Genesis 3:1
Church on the Rock prays that you would have a Blessed week!
This morning at Church on the Rock we had an amazing time of Prayer and Praise! We were able to pray for each others burdens and hear wonderful words of Praise for our Heavenly Father.
Our message came from the book of Colossians 1:21-23.
Sermon points were:
1.) We Are COMPLETELY CURED
2.) We Are COMPLETELY CORRECT
3.) We Are COMPLETELY COVERED
4.) We Are COMPLETELY CAPABLE
CR Verses:
Colossians 1:15-20
Romans 5:10
Our message this morning was brought through Rashad Cunningham.
Our message this morning comes from the book of Colossians 1:12-14.
Sermon points for this morning:
We are Completely RECOGNIZED
We are Completely RESCUED
We are Completely RELOCATED
We are Completely REDEEMED
We are Completely RELEASED
This mornings message was brought through Rashad Cunningham.
Our sermon today was in Malachi 2:12-14.
CR Verses:
Malachi 1:12-14 (NASB)
Malachi 1:12 (NLT)
Galatians 6:9 (NASB)
2 Corinthians 8:1-5 (NASB)
2 Corinthians 9:7 (NASB)
Hebrews 13:15-17 (NASB)
Jasmes 4:17 (NLT)
Our message was brought through Rashad Cunningham.
Todays message comes for the book of Malachi 1:11 (NASB).
Our Sermon points are as follows:
1.) Hello my name is EXPENDABLE
His Name IS NOT People Based
2.) Hello may name is EXPOSED
His Name IS NOT Place Based
His Name IS NOT Practice Based
3.) Hello my name is EXALTED
His Name IS Promise Based
CR Verses:
Malachi 1:10 (NASB)
Psalms 50:1 (NASB)
Psalms 113:3 (NASB)
John 1:11-13 (NASB)
Luke 19:36-40 (NASB)
Esther 4:12-14 (NASB)
Matthew 10:37-39 (NASB)
Psalm 51:17 (NASB)
John 4:24 (NASB)
2 Corinthians 2:14-16 (NASB)
1 Peter 3:15-16 (NASB)
Ephesians 5:1-2 (NASB)
Our message this morning was brought through Rashad Cunningham.
Todays message come from 1 Thessalonians 4:13 - 18.
Sermon points are as follows:
1.) Our Comfort...is in what we HOPE
2.) Our Comfort...is in what we HAVE
3.) Our comfort...is in what we HEAR
CR Verses:
John 11:35 (NASB) "Jesus wept"
1 Corinthians 15:50 - 58 (NASB)
2 Corinthians 5:6 - 7 (NASB)
Philippians 1:21 - 24 (NASB)
2 Corinthians 5:8 (NASB)
Isiah 41:13 (NASB)
Psalms 125:2 (NASB)
Our message today was titled S.E.R.V.E. It comes from the Book of John 13:13-17.
Sermon points:
Submit
Exhibit
Reduce
View
Engage
CR verses:
Luke 6:46
Philippians 2:3 - 7
Luke 22:24-27
2 Corinthians 5:19-21
Galatians 5:13
James 1:22
Todays message was brought through Rashad Cunningham.
Todays message was on the verse Proverbs 17:17. Our sermon points were as follows:
1.) A FRIEND is not SUPERFICIAL...but SACRIFICIAL
2.) A FRIEND is not SEASONAL...but STEADFAST
3.) A FRIEND is not a SATAN...but a SIBLING
4.) JESUS is STEADFAST
5.) JESUS is a SIBLING
6.) JESUS is THE BEST FRIEND
CR Verses:
John 3:16 (NASB)
1 John 3:16 (NASB)
Job 2:7-13 (NASB)
Galatians 6:9-10 (NASB)
Proverbs 18:24 (NASB)
Hebrews 2:10-11 (NASB)
Mark 3:31-35 (NASB)
John 15:13-14 (NASB)
Our message today was brought through Rashad Cunningham.
Today's message comes from the book of Malachi 1: 6 - 14. (NASB)
Pastor Rashad spoke to us on Empty Religion. His sermon points were:
1.) Hello my name is Evil Sacrifice
2.) Hello my name is Easy Sacrifice
3.) Hello my name is Entitled Sacrifice
4.) Hello my name is Empty Sacrifice
CR:
Deuteronomy 15:19 - 21 (NASB)
Leviticus 22:17 - 22 (NASB)
1 Peter 3:7 (NASB)
Genesis 4: 1- 5 (NASB)
1 Samual 16:7 (NASB)
John 4:23 - 24 (NASB)
Today's sermon is out of the book of Malachi 1:6.
Our sermon points were:
1.) Hello my name is Dishonor.
2.) Hello my name is Disrespect.
3.) Hello my name is Disgrace.
Today's sermon is brought through Rashad Cunningham.
Our new sermon series is called Hello my name is Hypocrite. You will find the verses for this sermon in the book of Malachi 1:1-5.
Sermon points:
1.) Hello my name is Short Sighted
2.) Hello my name is Hello my name is Skeptical
3.) Hello my name is Self-Centered
The sermon for today was brought through Rashad Cunningham.
Our message this morning was from Psalm 62:5-8.
1.) Will you Rest with us? (in silence)
2.) Will you Refuge with us? (in God)
3.) Will you Rely with us? (on Him)
This POWERFUL message was brought through Rashad Cunningham.
The message this evening is from 1 John 4:9-10. The message title: Love is Born.
The message was brought through Rashad Cunningham.
Todays message comes from 1 Corinthians 12:1-3.
Sermon points:
1.) Pride instead of Privilege?
2.) Power instead of Potential?
3.) Platform instead of Plan?
Today's sermon was brought through Rashad Cunningham.
Our Message today comes from 1 Corinthians 13:1-3.
This morning we studied Agape Love. It is a POWERFUL message about loving others as God first loved us.
Message brought by Rashad Cunningham.
Todays message was in the book of 1 Corinthians12:14-26.
Sermon points are as follows:
1.) Every member is Needed.
2.) Every member is Named.
3.) Every member is Necessary.
4.) No member is Neglected.
Our message was brought through Rashad Cunningham.