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Whether you're just checking out church for the first time, or you’ve been a follower of Jesus for a long time, we’re glad you found us! We hope you come and visit us soon. Weekend services are Saturday at 5:30 and Sunday at 9 & 11 in Chatsworth, CA. Learn more at rockypeak.org!
This week, in our series “The Gospel of God,” Michael teaches that Jesus came not only to restore our relationship with God but also to connect us with fellow believers. We are created to live in community, supporting and caring for one another according to our unique gifts.
One of the primary areas where we need transformation through the renewing of our minds is in how we love. This week, Michael shares what true love looks like from God’s perspective and explains why love is such a high priority for us as Christ-followers.
Have you ever wanted to know what God’s will is for your life? This week, Joel begins unpacking the next section of Romans, exploring what it means to practically live out the Gospel of God.
This week, Joel walks us through Romans 11, highlighting the importance of trusting God and walking humbly within His story. God is faithful, and He’s not done working in our lives and our stories.
What does it mean to be saved? As we continue our series, “The Gospel of God,” this week, Andres highlights key words from Romans 10 that lead us into a deeper understanding of the true impact of salvation on our lives and reality.
This weekend, we had the privilege of hearing a powerful message from Pastor Peter Kasirivu, founder of Africa Renewal Ministries, where we were reminded that Jesus is the Great Light who drives away darkness. As followers of Christ, we are called to live for God in every area of our lives and to reflect the light of Jesus to everyone we meet.
As we begin a two-week series on the topic of free will and predestination, Michael explores the difference between primary and secondary issues. While true Christ-followers may disagree on various secondary issues, our priority is to love one another despite these differences.
As we head into a new season of Life Groups here at Rocky Peak, Joel explores what it means to be church and walk together in community. By doing life together, we can apply what we're learning about being Christ-followers and live out Jesus' command to love one another.
Last week, we wrapped up the big picture story of the Gospel of God. But before Paul dives into how we can practically live out the Gospel, he first addresses an issue within the early movement of Jesus that troubles him deeply: Why isn't Israel accepting the message? Pastor Michael encourages us to reflect on the people in our own lives who don't know Jesus, and how we might help guide them toward a deeper understanding of who God is.
Pastor Michael explores the Story of Glory as explained by the Apostle Paul in his letter to the church at Rome and how this story will unfold for those who come to Jesus, receive the Holy Spirit, and look to what is coming when Jesus returns. Persecution may be a part of this "in-between time" or here-and-now story, but believers who share in Christ's suffering will one day also share in Christ's glory.
Pastor Michael continues our journey through Romans 8 in part two, “The Spirit of Life” in The Gospel of God series. The Apostle Paul contrasts two different types of people - those in Adam with minds governed by the flesh, and those in Christ whose minds are governed by the Holy Spirit. Paul wants us to understand that the Spirit gives new life and, when we come to Christ, we are changed supernaturally.
Are you living the life Jesus died to give you? This week, Michael reviews what we’ve learned so far in our “Gospel of God” series and introduces the gift of the Spirit of life. When we receive the Holy Spirit, we experience transformation as He brings us into new life.
This week, as we return to our “Gospel of God” series, Michael highlights how the beginning of Romans 5 serves as a mountaintop moment. From this vantage point, we can look back at what we have learned from this letter so far and see where the journey is heading for those who have received the Good News.
As we pursue creating a culture of prayer here at Rocky Peak, Michael kicks off our series, “Pursuing God… The Priority of Prayer.” This week we learn why prayer is important, what it is meant for, and how we see it lived out in the New Testament by Jesus and the early church.
Hope’s power rests on the strength of what you place your hope in. As Joel wraps up our series, “The New Reality”, we discover that in Jesus, we have a hope strong enough to navigate all of life’s challenges. This hope empowers us to live the life He has called us into with courage, conviction, and compassion.
As we follow Jesus into new life as individuals, He leads us into relational restoration with God and with others. This week, Joel shares three important characteristics of this new community and how Jesus cals us to become His church.
Because of the resurrection of Jesus, we have a new life defined by the presence and the power of God in our lives, along with a new purpose and partnership with Him. This week, Andres kicks off our series by exploring “The New Reality” we experience as individuals as we leave behind our old life to follow Jesus into the new.
The Bible claims that Jesus of Nazareth was arrested, crucified, and resurrected three days later—and that these events have life-changing implications for each of our lives. This Easter, Michael recounts the life and spiritual journey of James, the younger brother of Jesus, from skeptic to radical Christ-follower, exploring how compelling evidence can transform the thinking of even the most unlikely people.
In our “Hearing God” series, we have learned that to become someone God speaks to, we must intentionally pursue a personal relationship with Him. This week, Michael brings the series to a close by sharing seven key steps for developing the keystone habit of spending one-on-one time with God.
Earlier in this series, we learned that our ability to hear from God is deeply connected to our relationship with Him. Michael teaches this week that we must be intense and intentional when it comes to pursuing a personal relationship with God. When we regularly spend time with God one-on-one, it becomes a keystone habit—a single habit that sets in motion a series of powerful changes in our lives.
Last week, Michael introduced the topic of discernment—how do we distinguish God’s voice from our own thoughts and the voice of the enemy? In this week’s message, he revisits the two key questions from last week and shares five additional questions to help us practice discernment in hearing God’s voice in our lives.
When we think God is speaking to us, how do we distinguish whether it’s truly God’s voice, our own thoughts, or the voice of the enemy? This week, Michael shares two questions we can ask to help us practice discernment in hearing from God.
This week, we continue our Hearing God series by exploring the different ways God speaks in a “still, small voice”—which Dallas Willard considers to be the primary subjective way God communicates with us.
Last week we discovered that the primary way God communicates is through Scripture. By rooting ourselves in the Word, we can learn to hear and discern God’s voice—both internally and externally. This week, Joel illustrates four additional ways we can hear God speaking to us.
This week, we begin learning the ways God speaks to us, and Andres teaches that the primary way is through the Word. If we want to hear God speak, the Bible cannot be something we try to fit into our lives. The Bible needs to be what we build our lives around because it contains the voice, presence, and power of God.
Jesus came to restore our relationship with God and modeled that the best way to know, love, and please God is through obedience. To experience more of God’s presence, power, and voice in our lives, we need to fully surrender all other pursuits and prioritize our relationship with Him as our greatest passion.
At the end of his previous message, Michael asked us to reflect on two key questions as we head into this “Hearing God” series. Our responses to these questions reveal our heart posture, indicating whether we are truly willing to listen—and follow—when God speaks. The spiritual skill and experience of hearing from God are intricately connected to the quality of relationship we have with Him.
Understanding how to hear God is a crucial spiritual skill that enables us to walk well with God, develop a truly personal relationship with Him, experience His presence and power in and through us, and carry out His vision and calling for our lives. This week, Michael kicks off our “Hearing God” series by introducing five foundational principles to guide us on the journey of learning to hear God and discern His voice.
In our “Greater Things” series, we’ve discovered that God has so much more for us to see and experience. This week, Andres brings the series to a close by sharing four key areas of spiritual discipline. When practiced consistently, these disciplines enable us to hear God clearly and obey His leading in our lives.
Growth requires intentionality; it doesn't happen by accident. This week, Andres shares how we are able to experience spiritual growth by intentionally training ourselves using spiritual disciplines.
How do we live in anticipation of God’s power in our lives that is more than wishful thinking or blind optimism? This week, Joel kicked off our series “Greater Things” by encouraging us that we find great hope for the future in remembering how God has been faithful in our past.
During the Christmas season, we often reflect on the nativity story. However, the birth of Jesus is just the first part of a truly incredible gift—Jesus was born to rescue us through His death. This week, we gather to celebrate Christmas and give thanks for this Gift of Life!
As we continue our study in Romans this week, we learn the foundational principles of faith—what it is, what it isn’t, and why it’s important because of what it unleashes. As our faith increases, we witness more of the presence and power of God in our lives along with greater peace, joy, and confidence.
As Christ-followers, it’s important to know how we fit into the story of the Gospel. This week, Michael reminds us that the better we understand the story of the Bible, the clearer God’s vision for our lives becomes.
What does it mean to live a life of “Listen and Follow”? This week, we welcome Dr. Thomas and Lita Lee as they share their journey from pursuing the American Dream to dedicating their lives to serving the people of Rwanda through their dental care ministry, His Hands On Africa.
Through His death and resurrection, we can follow Jesus into new life if we have faith. This week, Joel shares that living a life of faith isn’t always easy, especially when it doesn’t seem fair or when it doesn’t work out the way we want it to. Hope comes from holding onto the teachings of Jesus so that we can know the truth, and the truth can set us free.
Despite the many external factors philosophers have theorized as being responsible for the problems in our culture, as Christ-followers, we know the problem lies within the human heart. This week, Michael reveals Paul’s verdict based on the evidence against the human race: that we are all under the power of sin with no way to fix ourselves. When we fully comprehend the bad news, we are equipped to see the beauty and necessity of the Gospel.
This week, Michael explores the transformational power of the Scriptures in our lives, as they are the very words of God. We also discover that knowing and obeying God’s Word not only provides protection but also leads us to truth, guidance, and blessing.
How does your life, as a child of God, reveal the goodness, grace, and incredible love that God has for His people? This week, Joel explores the idea of privilege in the context of the Gospel, which is a gift that we have been given for a purpose greater than ourselves.
What are you pursuing? Who are you trying to please in and through your life? This week, we continue our series in Romans and learn how we can live our lives for Jesus’ coming Kingdom. The reality that we will come before Jesus to be evaluated based on how we have lived and what we have done serves as a catalyst to live a life worthy of glory, honor, and immortality.
In the final phase of "The Death Spiral," we see how the rejection of God’s truth leads to destruction in relationships with both God and others. This week, Andres explores the beautiful reality that God wants to renew the way we think and how we see the world. When we invite God to reveal the areas of our lives where we need repentance, He meets us with renewal and brings new life into the way we approach our relationships.
This week, Michael explores the differences between the Biblical worldview and the cultural view on human sexuality and gender identity. He also brings us back to the three Cs from last week, guiding us on how we should respond to emerging ideologies on sex and gender: CLARITY on God’s vision for the human race, Christ-like COMPASSION for those who are struggling, and the COURAGE to be the light of the world.
How are we, as Christ-followers, called to live out God’s vision regarding human sexuality and same-sex relationships? This week, Michael shares three guidelines (the three Cs) for approaching divisive topics in our culture: seeking CLARITY and understanding of God’s vision for humanity through His Word; treating both believers and non-believers with COMPASSION, remembering we are called to love well; and summoning the COURAGE required as the cost of following Jesus goes up.
This week, Michael takes us on a journey to understand the biblical perspective on human sexuality and how it differs from the worldview of our culture. In today's society, we often encounter the belief that any sexual activity between consenting adults is considered acceptable and normal. However, as we delve into the Bible, we discover God's divine plan for human sexuality. It's not just a set of rules but rather a loving blueprint meant to protect us from hurt and brokenness and to transform us to become more like Him.
To fully understand why the gospel is good news, we must come to terms with some uncomfortable truths about why we need the gospel in the first place. As Joel continues our series in Romans this week, we see that God reveals Himself through creation and that humanity rejects the truth of His eternal power and divine nature. When we embrace the truth about who God is, we gain a better picture of who we are and the life He has for us.
What does it mean when we refer to the 'Lord Jesus' or say 'Jesus is Lord'? In today's culture, it can be challenging to grasp the full significance of Paul's favorite title for Jesus. This week, Michael walks us through the rich history of the word 'Lord' (or 'kurios' in Greek) and how it communicates Jesus’ divine authority over all creation and in our lives today.
As an apostle, Paul has unique authority and perspective to see and share the truth about who God is, who we are, and how to follow the path of life. In this week’s message, we learn that Paul’s first word of introduction to the Romans is as a doulos, or slave, of Christ Jesus. Paradoxically, It is only when we are fully surrendered to Christ that we can experience true freedom and transformation.
Paul introduces key words and phrases in the introduction of his letter to the Romans, one of which is “Apostle.” Paul identifies himself as an Apostle of Christ Jesus. This apostleship gave him the authority to speak for Jesus and proclaim his Gospel. He viewed Jesus as his ultimate authority of his life, which we are also called to do as Christians living today.
This week, Joel continues our series “Come Alive” by teaching that when we invite Jesus to open the graves in our lives, He can bring new life to those dark places. We also examine four examples of graves and discover how faith is necessary to allow Jesus to rescue, redeem, and bring resurrection into our story.
In a world defined by sin and death, even as Christ-followers, we experience painful situations and suffering. This week, Andres kicks off our mini-series “Come Alive” by showing us God’s heart to bring life from death through the power of the resurrection. God longs to restore us and give us life to the fullest in every area of our lives.
During the Christmas season we celebrate the birth of Jesus, but what we don’t always consider is that while Jesus was born to bring us gifts, he had to die to deliver them. This week Michael shares how communion is a perfect opportunity to reflect on these gifts of salvation and how it is our decision to receive and use them well.
Idolatry was easy to recognize in Corinthian culture, but we can see it today in anything that competes with our pursuit of or passion for God. This week Joel asks if there are any idols we need to flee from because any path away from God leads to death, but following Jesus and surrendering everything to him leads to the full life he promises.
What importance does the Old Testament hold for modern-day Christ followers? This week Michael shares that in the Scriptures of the Old Testament we find lessons to be learned, truths about who God is, and context for the prophecies fulfilled by Jesus.
In order to grow in our relationship with Jesus, we need to pursue our spiritual life like an athlete in training. This week Michael illustrates how our effort in this area works in tandem with God’s grace and highlights some first steps in making growth a priority.
In Corinthian culture, worship of the gods and idolatry were woven into the fabric of everyday life. This week Michael teaches that our culture today is not so different and that it is only by giving up our idols that we can fully experience the presence and power of God in our lives.
Singleness can be embraced as a gift—a calling from God as a season or the whole story. Joel reminds us all this week that how we use our time on earth matters and shares with us Paul’s heart in viewing singleness as uniquely valuable in how it allows people to pursue God with undivided devotion.
“Nevertheless, each person should live as a believer in whatever situation the Lord has assigned to them, just as God has called them” (1 Corinthians 7:17a). This week Michael teaches how we can serve God, grow spiritually, and make a difference in any and every situation of our lives.
Culture sees love as a feeling, but Christ sees love as an action and a commitment. This week Michael teaches how God’s original vision for marriage, going all the way back to Creation, can apply to us as Christ-followers today whether single, married, or divorced.
As we return to our series on 1 Corinthians this week, Michael teaches on God’s design for sex and marriage. Sex within marriage is a very good thing, but outside of marriage is dangerous because it is meant to bond one person to another for life.
This week we are kicking off a new session of Life Groups here at Rocky Peak with a special message on church community. Pastor Dre teaches that the early believers in Acts 2 “…devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship…” and that this intentional and continual commitment is model for us to follow in order do community well.
When we give our lives to Jesus, we are called to surrender in all areas of life. This week Michael teaches on the importance of a counter-cultural commitment to sexual purity so that we can protect our bodies, our minds, and our relationships with others.
How are we to handle conflict as Christ-followers? This week Michael shows us three key factors in how we can be counter-cultural in our approach. When conflict strikes, the way of culture demands that we attack or withdraw, but the way of the cross invites us to seek reconciliation and forgiveness... just as Jesus did with us.
When we enter into “The New Community” God calls us to a higher standard of living. As we return to our series “Christ, Culture, & The Cross” this week, Michael teaches that accountability, on a personal level and among other Christ-followers, has the power to protect us and restore us.
This week Pastor Joel wraps up our 3-week series by revealing how joy is a key ingredient in giving our whole heart to God. Trusting God can be difficult, but Jesus, who is the source of joy, gives us strength and brings us the hope we need to follow him and experience God’s power working in our lives.
Jesus’ final message to his disciples was to go out and share with others what they had personally witnessed and experienced in their time with him. This week pastor Dre shares that not only are we called to do the same but that when we do the Holy Spirit will empower and guide us through every situation.
This week Pastor Dre kicks off our summer 3-week series “Whole Heart” by encouraging us to embrace a new paradigm: repentance is greater than sin or shame… it's how we experience forgiveness, freedom, restoration, and it is the key to experiencing God’s power in our lives.
The message of Christ crucified has been seen as offensive or as madness, but because of the Holy Spirit we see Jesus on the cross as a continued path to transformation in our lives. This week we close out the 4th chapter of 1 Corinthians and Michael recaps the key points we have learned so far about Christ, Culture, & The Cross.
Unlike other churches of the time, the church of Corinth was not experiencing persecution for their faith. This week Michael shows us how persecution becomes a possibility when we don’t compromise on what we believe, but he also encourages us that through suffering we gain a deeper fellowship with Jesus and increased power to persevere.
Corinth valued honor, America values happiness, but Jesus valued others as he paved the way to the cross with a heart of humility. This week Michael reveals what humility truly looks like and offers tools to help us grow to be more like Jesus by engaging in a culture of humility.
This week we take a closer look at how we are called to lead as followers of Jesus. Pastor Michael teaches that, even when it's difficult, our responsibility to God is to seek the best for those he has entrusted to our care.
From the Garden of Eden to the Book of Revelation, the Bible tells the story of God’s presence in the lives of his people. This week Michael explains how God brings us into that story as the new temple and what that means for how we should live our lives.
Whether you have a formal role in leadership or an informal position of influence, there are times in our lives when we all become leaders. This week Michael examines the difference between how our culture sees leadership and how the cross calls us to lead.
The church of Corinth serves as a cautionary tale as well as a source of hope. This week Pastor Dre teaches on the importance of recognizing how our spiritual maturity impacts the kingdom and how our transformation is direct result of the Holy Spirit's leadership in our lives.
The Holy Spirit plays an active role in our lives as Christ-followers by opening our eyes to spiritual truth. Pastor Michael teaches us this week why the Spirit does this and how our response to these truths determines how much we grow and are transformed.
This week Michael continued speaking on the supernatural power we see revealed through the cross, and how our response to it determines our destiny.
Pastor Dre continued our series in 1 Corinthians and unpacked Paul’s main message about how we live in a new reality as a result of the cross.
Are you a source of conflict or are you a force for unity? In this message Pastor Michael continues his teaching in Christ, Culture, and the Cross and explains why unity is a top priority for Christ followers.
What is the real mark of a mature Christ follower? We might think it's Bible knowledge, how much we serve, or how often we go to church, but the reality is we can be incredibly immature while checking all of those boxes. In this message Pastor Michael teaches on how the cross shows us the true markers of our spiritual maturity.
Pastor Michael kicks off our new series "Christ, Culture, and The Cross" with an in-depth lesson on the historical and cultural context surrounding the city of Corinth in the first century. As we begin our study in Paul's first letter to the Corinthians we see many parallels between the culture then and our culture now.
Pastor Michael concludes our three part Signs series with this final message, “The Epilogue,” where we learn about more evidence behind John’s bold claims of who Jesus is in the case he’s made in his Gospel.
All the signs have been leading up to this moment, this miracle, this ultimate sign! Pastor Michael teaches on the resurrection of Christ this Easter weekend and why this sign is the greatest of them all.
This week we ask the question - “why did Jesus have to be lifted up?” Pastor Michael unpacks what a Roman crucifixion was like, what it symbolizes, and why our savior gave himself up to die this way.
God’s word tells us that in this life we will have troubles and that we will experience suffering and trials. However, we have a hope and a God that is present with us in our deepest pain and sorrow. Pastor Dre expands on this truth this week in our Signs series, The Path To Glory.
Have you ever gone before the Lord and prayed for unity? This week Pastor Dre continues our series in Signs- The Path To Glory as he teaches on what the next chapter in our walk with God looks like.
This week Michael kicked off our new series, Signs: The Path To Glory. We recapped the two previous signs series leading up to the final days of Jesus' ministry on the earth, where we learn that the true path to glory and life is much different than the disciples anticipated.
Throughout this series we’ve learned that when we come to faith in Christ we are changed supernaturally, which has many new implications on our lives. This week Michael concludes our “Supernatural” series with a teaching on what it looks like to live out our new assignment.
Last week we learned that when we give our life to Jesus, we gain a new spiritual enemy. This week we learn when we conform to the ways of the world instead of the ways of Christ, we ourselves become enemies of God.
This week we learned that the moment we come to Christ, we gain a new enemy in the spiritual realm. Michael teaches on what these attacks can look like, how we defend ourselves, and key tools to fight the enemy back.
This week we are continuing in our series, Supernatural, where Pastor Dre teaches that Christ-followers are called to be partners in Jesus’ mission. We learn how the Holy Spirit equips us for this mission with spiritual gifts.
Michael continues his teaching in "Supernatural" this week by expanding on the "new DNA" we receive from Jesus when we give our life to him.
In our series Supernatural we've learned that when we come to Jesus, we're given a new power through Him, but when we're struggling, we have to learn that we don't actually need MORE power-- we just need to make sure we are plugged into the source.
As Christ Followers we have to realize that we cannot separate our relationship with God from our relationship with other people. This week Pastor Dre teaches about how our new life with Christ not only gives us a new identity, but also leads us into a new supernatural family.
Is Heaven just one big, eternal worship service? Will we be lounging on the clouds? This week we focus on our
God has an epic vision for each of our lives, but the only way to see God's vision is by the Holy Spirit opening our eyes. This weekend Pastor Michael continues teaching on discovering our identity in our series "Supernatural".
This week Pastor Michael kicked off our new series “Supernatural” by focusing on how the way we view ourselves and what we believe our identity to be shapes the way that we live.
Pastor Dre continues teaching in our series “Signs” and breaks down the process of being restored to the Father through Christ overcoming the world.
We can’t continue to live a transformed life if we resist the conviction of the Holy Spirit. Pastor Dre teaches on this and more in the first part of “Moving Forward.
How was Jesus able to sleep through a storm like a baby while the disciples were terrified? There is something about the peace Jesus has that is unlike the peace the world offers. Pastor Michael teaches on how we receive this supernatural peace.
When we give our life to Jesus we receive peace, joy, life and more wonderful things, but we are told that we will also receive persecution in this new life. Pastor Michael teaches on what we can expect when it comes to encountering pushback for our faith in Christ.
Can we bear fruit in our lives while being unloving at the same time? Can we love God and hate a brother? Pastor Michael teaches on why love must be our highest priority if we want to see fruit and to glorify God with our lives.
If we want to produce fruit in our life, it starts by abiding in Christ. Pastor Dre continues our series in “Signs” and teaches on the meaning of abiding.
Jesus said that when he left, another advocate would come. As we continue our series in the Gospel of John we’ll see that Jesus is speaking of the Holy Spirit and learn how to have more of this spirit in our lives.
We are living in a post-modern culture where the existence of truth is being rejected. This week we will look at the bold statements that Jesus made about being the way, the truth, and the life, and what it means for us to truly believe him in today's culture.
This week in our study of the Gospel of John, Jesus is preparing his disciples for the crisis they'll encounter after he leaves them. We'll be looking at how we can also prepare for the crises that come up in our lives today.
As the church we are called to love others since we have been loved first by God. In this message we’ll reflect on how we are doing with that calling as we continue our study in John.
This week we kick off our new series, "Signs: The Path Forward", where we look at some of the last moments in Jesus' life on earth with the disciples. It's in these last moments where we study the instructions that he gives and the example he sets that show what it truly means to be humble and to love.
This weekend we continued our series in the Gospel of John and saw that, in spite of all that Jesus did and the signs He performed, He was still rejected by the people.
Pastor Peter visits us from Uganda and teaches us about the cost of following Christ as we continue in our study of the Gospel of John.
Pastor Michael continues his teaching in the Gospel of John where we see what happens after Jesus has completed his 7th sign and his ministry reaches the turning point.
We all start out somewhere on the scale of how big our view of Jesus is, but are we trending up or down the longer we follow Christ? In this message we’ll look at the lives of Martha and Judas as examples in the Gospel of John.
In this week’s message we close out John 11 and learn that Jesus invites us to a beautiful authenticity as we ‘wrestle’ with him when His will doesn’t make sense to us.
The longer we follow Jesus, the bigger our view of Jesus should get, and this week, we’ll look at 7th and possibly biggest sign that Jesus performs in the Gospel of John.
When we're at a place where we're calling out to God and He isn't coming, it's always for our good and His glory, but it's sometimes very painful. This week we jump deeper into the Gospel of John and learn about what to do when God delays.
This weekend in the Gospel of John, we examine our own view of Scripture and the authority they have in our lives. Do we live as though we believe God's Word to be true, or do we cave into the societal pressures of our time.
When life becomes increasingly difficult we become more aware of our need for a shepherd. When we listen and follow the voice of our good shepherd, Jesus, we allow him to lead us into life to the fullest.
“In this message, Dre leads us through John 9 and we see how Jesus cures us from ‘spiritual blindness,’ which then allows our hearts to see Jesus as King.”
In this week's message, Dre leads us through the conclusion of John 8 and wraps up these numerous arguments between Jesus and his opposition regarding Jesus' identity and what is 'truth.' The key question the passage asks of us is, 'How do we respond when Jesus' words seem unbelievable to us?'" And that's what this message explores.
When it comes to the Gospel, we tend to be able to grasp who Jesus and His Father are but forget the power that the Enemy also has. In this week’s message, Pastor Tim reminds us that the devil is a real player in our world and our actions reveal if we are aligned with Jesus or with Satan. When people see your spiritual walk, do they see your Heavenly Father?
Jesus had a lot of fans of his message, but not many who actually listened and followed his message. This week Pastor Michael teaches on the major difference that sets apart followers from fans.
Jesus modeled what it looks like to follow your deepest passion. His passion was to please his father and in this message we learn how when our deepest passions are not for the Lord, it will lead us away from a life that pleases God.
Jesus came to show that he is the only savior for this world, the one, true light. Now the question we will unpack in this message is how we either move towards the light or away from it.
How do we steady ourselves in the steepest moments of our walk with Christ? In this message, Pastor Michael teaches on the absolute necessity of holding tightly to both grace and truth.
When Jesus challenges what you believe, it's to lead you on a path that will give you life. Pastor Dre teaches on how we need to allow Jesus to awaken us to receive His message in a way the pharisees could not.
In this week's message, Pastor Tim talks about how Jesus cares more about what is on the inside and asks if our actions reflect a desire to be servants of Christ. It is more important what is going on inside our hearts rather than caring so much about what we present on the outside.
A strong start with Jesus does not guarantee a strong finish. When we come to a crossroad where our faith costs us something, we have to decide if we’ll stay with Jesus, or if we’ll leave.
When we find ourselves following Jesus in hopes that life will be easier for us, we need to reevaluate why we should be following Jesus. Pastor Michael continues his teaching on the Gospel of John and what happened after the sign of the fishes and loaves.
Sometimes we find ourselves in storms because of our own foolish mistakes, sometimes because we live in a fallen world, and sometimes because God sends us there. In this message we learn about the opportunity storms bring when it comes to growing in our relationship with Jesus.
In the message this week, Pastor Dre talks about the feeding of the five thousand men and how Jesus tested his followers to trust Him in something that seemed unrealistic. We may think that we know what is best, but God is the one who knows all and can do anything. We must rely on Jesus and trusting Him with the impossible.
Do you feel like you’re struggling to grow? Maybe you feel stagnant in church, your community, or during your one on one time with God. In this message Michael teaches that when we feel this way there’s one key question to ask ourselves.
Is our destiny determined by what we believe or by what we do? In this message, Pastor Michael continues his teaching in the Gospel of John where we see that what we truly believe determines everything we do in life.
There are lots of different voices we can follow: the voice in our head, the voice of culture, the voices of family... but in this message we learn about how only God’s voice will lead to a path to life.
How is our faith strengthened? Through steps of faith. In this message Michael teaches on how the father of a sick child shows us what a step of faith looks like as we continue our study in the book of John.
When it comes to sharing Christ, our opportunity is simply to point to the greatness of Jesus, but it's Jesus who will ultimately transform the lives of the ones we're sharing with. In this message, Pastor Dre teaches on the importance of sharing our testimonies and what we are called to do when it comes to putting Jesus on display in our lives.
We’re living in a post-modern culture where absolute truth is rejected and replaced by personal and ever changing “truths”. In order to enter a real relationship with Jesus, we must be radically honest and accept real truth. In this message Pastor Michael teaches about how we can’t receive a savior unless we’re being honest about our need to be saved.
The resurrection of Jesus is the first step for the resurrection for all creation, including us! This Easter Pastor Michael teaches why because of this, we need to be living this life for the next life.
There is no person, pleasure, pursuit, or power that has the capacity to satisfy the deepest desires of your heart other than your Creator. In this message we learn what it means to drink from the well only God can provide as we continue our study in the Gospel of John.
In this week’s message, we took a look at John the Baptist’s response to Jesus’ public ministry gaining momentum. From this, we learn that as Jesus becomes greater in our life, so does our joy as our Messiah is glorified.
Jesus cares way more about where you're going than where you're coming from, but it all starts with a decision God gives us. In this message Pastor Michael teaches about what happens when we respond to the light and begin our life with Jesus.
There are some key questions we need to ask ourselves to truly know if we're born again. In this message, Michael teaches from the Gospel of John on what it means to be reborn as a child of God.
God cannot enter our temple unless we’re willing to let Him cleanse it. As believers we have to realize that this cleansing process may look similar to Jesus driving out the money changers and animals from the temple courts that we read about in John chapter 2.
In this week’s message we see a glimpse of Jesus’ glory revealed in the first sign recorded in the Gospel of John, the Wedding at Cana. This first sign is the beginning of Jesus leading us into a new reality that is experienced through our surrender to the Messiah.
The disciples, as we now know them, were not like the disciples Jesus first called. Their transformations began just like every Christ followers' begin: with crucial first steps.
This week we explore what unraveled when John the Baptist took the witness stand to testify that he is NOT the messiah, but rather only the messenger preparing the way.
How is Jesus completely grace AND completely truth? Is our view of God too soft or too harsh? This weekend we study what the right view of Jesus is by continuing to dig into the Gospel of John together.
The “Sunday school Jesus” is not big enough to handle the level of problems we face in our life and needs to be left behind for a right view and understanding of who God is. Michael begins to unpack this in our study of the Gospel of John.
We are gearing up to return to indoor services, but not without taking 4 vital steps first. Michael shares his heart and the principles we’re going to follow as a church as we move forward in returning.
In this week’s message we unpack how to keep our focus on Jesus in the midst of a season filled with the constant distraction of fear and anger. When Jesus becomes our primary focus, then He will give us clarity as we step into an uncertain future.
The story of David and Goliath is a prime example of how God’s way isn’t always the way that makes the most sense to us, but clarity comes when we choose to trust and follow God despite this.
In order to live under the blessing, we need to trust and obey God immediately, just like Mary did. Even though it is hard, true faith leads to obedience, which will lead to His blessing.
We see a consistent pattern in the life of Christ where he pours out love and compassion on the ones who need it most. Loving and serving the poor, lame, sick, outcasts in society and those especially in need of love is a path to living in the blessing.
When we ask God to forgive us He doesn't do it begrudgingly, but instead He LONGS to bring us in close again and continually pursues us. Part of being under God's blessing is the gift of forgiveness.
What are you dwelling on? Are you allowing the voice of your King to speak directly to your heart? Being full of thanksgiving requires intentionally and a conscious decision to dwell on His word.
Seeking wisdom is like seeking treasure, and making wise decisions is a large part of what brings blessings in our lives.
The blessing is not automatic, and the choices we make have everything to do with whether we're living under the blessing or not. God gives us the power to choose to live in obedience or disobedience to Him, and choose our path.
When man fell at the beginning, we were all put under the curse, but God made a way for us to be right with him and come back home under the blessing. Michael teaches about how this isn't because of our performance— but because of Christ's.
Our confidence comes from the truth that this country is not our kingdom and our future is not here, it's in an eternal place. The more we can grasp this, the more we can be salt and light in the here and now.
The day of evil is coming. Are you staying alert? In this message Michael wraps up our series in Spiritual Warfare and teaches on the importance of staying armed and alert in the battle.
Prayer is one of the most essential elements of spiritual warfare, and should play a role in everything we do. Through prayer we can ask God for wisdom, revelation, and knowledge of the hope we have in Him.
The sword of the Spirit is the word of God, and if we are going to wield it well, we will have to allow our own hearts to be pierced by its power. It is through this process that we can receive new life.
No matter what we're going through, we have to focus in on the reality of what's coming through Jesus Christ. Our hope comes from remembering that this life is for the next life and that we're living this day for THAT day.
Faith grows when God speaks, but often times we need to slow down and be still to truly hear His voice. In this message Michael teaches on the importance of following the voice of God and the priorities we need to have for a faith that's always growing.
It's a new day and a new season, and with all new experiences we also see a new set of challenges. Michael teaches on what this "New Day" is going to look like for Rocky Peak as a church and how to overcome challenges together.
In this message Michael teaches part two of the importance of being equipped with the gospel of peace to prevent being divided from Him by the Enemy.
In this message Michael teaches part one of the importance of being equipped with the gospel of peace, not the gospel of “performance”.
Our righteousness comes directly from our repentance. Without repentance we will only ever be self-righteous.
In spiritual warfare, every danger comes from the Enemy. But how we respond to that danger is by returning to and meditating on the Scriptures and listening to the Holy Spirit.
If we are honest with God, ourselves and others, we can stand firm in our identity in Christ because truth is our greatest weapon in the battle of spiritual warfare.
When we fast and pray we engage the spiritual realm on deeper level. Pastor Michael explains the heart behind why we're fasting and praying as a church these next four weeks for August Unleashed at Rocky Peak.
In this week’s message we learn that our identity often stems from whoever’s voice is the loudest in our life, and how as Christ-followers that voice needs to be the truth-filled words of Jesus. Join us as we dive into God’s Word and see who Jesus has empowered us to be.
If we're going to be transformed by Christ, we have to allow Him to transform not just our hearts and minds, but also our big picture ideologies that Satan uses to control our culture.
If we're going to be transformed to live a life like Jesus, we need to put on the belt of truth and fight against the battle for our minds.
In the battle of spiritual warfare, we need to protect ourselves with the full armor of God to stand firmly against the Enemy's attacks, schemes and lies.
In our world today, we often succumb to the influence of three dimensions the Enemy uses to rob us of our freedom. But by walking in the Spirit, we can come nearer to God who equips us in the battle.
When God opens our eyes to see Jesus as the Resurrected King we also see that He rules over the powers of darkness, and that as followers of Christ, we have access to His supernatural power and authority.
Spiritual warfare is very real, and when we come to Christ, we become a target of the Kingdom of Darkness. But, through Jesus we can learn how to arm ourselves for this battle.
In this special message, Pastor Michael sits down for more conversations and interviews on Jesus, race and the kingdom of reconciliation.
In this special message, Pastors Michael and Dre begin a conversation about the racial injustice that is happening in our world today and how we as Christ-followers are to respond in order to bring forth the Kingdom of Reconciliation.
The Resurrection leads us into a new era built upon a deeper dependence on King Jesus. In this message we learn how developing a new dependence on Jesus, especially in times of crisis, unleashes us to expand His Kingdom.
Pastor Michael addresses some questions about whether or not Rocky Peak will be joining the churches planning to open the last weekend in May. In this message we'll explore the topics of wisdom, honor, and what it means to seek first the Kingdom of Heaven in a time like this.
Generosity isn't just a gift, it's a test and a challenge. In this message we how learn how our heart to give to those in need puts the power of the resurrection on display to those around us in our lives.
In times of crisis, we need the Holy Spirit more than ever, but being unrepentant and unwilling surrender every area of our lives will only hold us back from being truly Spirit filled. Are you ready for the turning point?
Many of us our finding ourselves in a time of waiting on the Lord through this crisis. Dre teaches that in seasons of waiting, God calls us to live by our faith as we grow our trust in King Jesus.
We don't know why this crisis is happening, but what we do know is that God is using this to bring many into His kingdom. Are you allowing the crisis to rule you, or are you standing with the resurrected King?
Many believe the Resurrection of Christ is the grand finale, but really it’s just the start! Michael teaches about the supernatural event that happens at the core of our being when we invite the spirit that resurrected Christ to transform and equip us in times of crisis.
Missing. That’s how the day started. The body was missing. Where it went, who took it, or why-- was anyone’s guess, but of course, this isn’t how the day ended. In this Easter message, Pastor Michael teaches on the discoveries of that first day and what happens when we realize the body of Jesus is no longer missing.
Times of crisis often feel make us feel as if our lives have been thrown into the “dark.” But our hope comes from discovering that Jesus has entered in to meet us in our crisis, and unleashes new life in us through the dark.
God doesn’t just call us into relationship with only Himself but also with others. We need to allow people outside of our crisis to speak into our lives and live each day in the present so we can live in “the presence."
In the midst of a crisis there are so many voices that try to overwhelm us with fear, but as Christ-followers we have to learn to hear the voice of the Lord above everything else - the voice saying “do not fear.”
In our culture right now, people’s worlds are shaking, but times of crisis are times when people’s hearts are most open. In this message Pastor Michael Yearley concludes our Serving Sacrificially series with a call to rise up with the heart of a servant to reach people in Jesus’ name.
In this message, we will discover that the way we view our finances is impacted by how much we embrace our identity in Christ. As we start to see our finances as Jesus does, we can then joyfully worship Him as we serve others through our generosity.
Our gifts, passions, family upbringing, education, and past experiences are all things that contribute to uniquely shaping us. In this message we’ll conclude how understanding and embracing this SHAPE will bring clarity to how God can best use us to serve Him.
In this message, we will explore how God gives us unique passions rooted in growing Jesus’ Kingdom, accompanied by a variety of natural and learned abilities that allow us to act on those God-given passions.
God is calling us to get off the shore and step into the boat, trusting that the river of God will take us where He wants us to go. He has equipped us with spiritual gifts, but we’ll never know what they are and how God can use us until we’re willing to take a step of faith.
Just like every part of the human body plays a vital role in the health and function of a person, so is every single person in the body of Christ with their unique God-given gifts. Discovering our specific giftings takes some experimenting and a willingness to step out in faith as we answer God’s call to serve.
If we remain in the paradigm that spiritual gifts are just for pastors and other visible church leaders, we’ll never truly know the vision God has for our life. We’re each uniquely shaped and equipped to serve according to God’s purpose.
We will never discover what God’s purpose for our lives is until we’re done living for our own. In this message we take a look at what true surrender looks like at critical crossroads where we’re made aware of the high cost of following Christ.
When we think about Christ’s example of serving others we’re often unaware of the extreme humility and sacrifice required to follow it, but when we allow God to shift our paradigm we discover that serving sacrificially is the key to unlocking God’s best for our lives.
What you truly believe will shape the way you act and live. Knowing in your head that God has an epic vision and purpose for your life is different than believing it in your heart. So the topic on the table is, do you really believe it?
In this message, we will explore how true purpose comes from an internal transformation as we acknowledge and follow Jesus as our Messiah.
In this message, we will discover that God brings transformation in unexpected ways and how our personal transformation requires Jesus to be in control of that process.
In this message, we will discover that Jesus is the ultimate Prophet, Priest, and King who has come to lead us into the ultimate Kingdom - The Kingdom of God. If we want to grow and thrive, we need to learn embrace all three of his key roles in our lives.
This message tells the tragic tale of the final destruction of Jerusalem, and explores the powerful connection between the choices we make and the consequences we experience.
In this message Yahweh confronts Israel’s rebellion and idolatry by telling a powerful tale about a peasant girl who was rescued by a king, and chosen to be his queen - only to have her reject his love and run after other lovers. Through this powerful parable, we will explore God’s passion for us, our natural tendency to run after other lovers, and the gift of His Spirit who alone can change us from the inside out.
In this message we experience that only when we allow God’s Word into our hearts are we then able to break the cycle of sin in our lives.
In this message we will learn that God’s grace is amazing, and His wrath is real—and why it is so important we learn to embrace both sides of God if we want to grow and thrive.
In this message, we will zoom in on one of the most dramatic moments in Israel’s history – the showdown between Elijah and the prophets of Baal on Mt. Carmel. What we learn through this epic encounter is that we are designed for a life of passionate pursuit, and that when we “waver between two opinions”, it leads to spiritual drought in our lives.
In this message, we will explore how “unfiltered listening” is the essential characteristic needed in order to successfully listen and follow God’s leading in our lives.
In this message, we will explore how “compromise kills” when we ignore the ”guardrails” of God’s Word that are designed to direct and protect us.
In this message we will explore the life of King David and epic promises God gives him for his life, for the nation of Israel, and for the whole world. We will learn that that God has vision for each of our lives, and that his vision is always bigger and better than ours.
In this new series, we will focus on the rise and fall of the kingdom of Israel, and the life lessons it holds for us. This kingdom era starts with the rise of King Saul and lasts about four centuries until the final destruction of Jerusalem in 586/7 BC. In this opening message, we will explore the life of Israel’s first king, King Saul and the critical role obedience plays in our growth and transformation.
God has a plan for our Transformation but is that plan to build us up or to tear us down? When God is calling for a difficult act of obedience, we find courage in His vision for our Transformation.
The Dimmer Switch Principle is one of the most important principles we need to put into practice if we want to be transformed. It is not just the truth that transforms us, it is how we respond to the truth that determines our future.
Who likes pain? No one! But there are times in our lives when God uses pain to transform us and to advance his Kingdom.
Our culture often encourages us to pursue self-seeking and self-promotion as the path to life. But, the path to transformation and freedom leads through the door of of humility and service.
One of the Enemy's most powerful weapons is spiritual deception. In this message we will learn how to recognize it and take our stand on the truth so we can be transformed.
In this new series, we will learn the powerful role truth plays in our transformation. But if we want to be transformed, we have to win the “battle for our minds”. The good news is that God has given us the supernatural weapons we need to win this war.
If we want to be transformed and become like Jesus, one of the most important areas we need to grow is in our generosity. When we give generously as God leads us, He promise to bless us, meet our needs, and increase our impact in the lives of others.
If we want to be transformed and become like Jesus, one of the most important areas where we need to grow is in our generosity. As it turns out, this is one of God's great gifts to us - and it's important we learn how to give spontaneously, systematically, and proportionately.
If we want to be transformed and become the people we were created to be, one of the most important areas where need to grow is in the area of generosity. And when it comes to generosity, Jesus is the ultimate model! This message will introduce this new series and highlight the first steps we need to take to grow in generosity.
Repentance is more than remorse or regret. Real repentance requires a change of direction—and leads to true transformation.
If we want to move into the future God has for us, we have to leave the past behind – and that means cleansing the idols from the “temple” of our lives.
Hardships not only reveal our true character but Jesus' beautiful character. To be transformed, we need to listen and follow to Jesus' leading.
How is it possible for God to give us new life as a rebel race—when it is our rebellion that led to our death? How can we experience the power of the new creation when it is our sin that led to the fall of the first creation?
When we come to Christ, it is the start of a supernatural new creation that changes us at the core, restores our true purpose and changes our deepest passions.