Rocky Peak Young Adults: Recent Episodes
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We are the young adults ministry at The Church at Rocky Peak! We meet Sundays at 7:30. For more info about our services and upcoming events, follow us on Instagram @rpyoungadults.
In this message, we explore Jesus’ encounter with the Roman centurion in Matthew 8—a man with power and authority who still found himself powerless to help someone he loved. His response? Humility and belief.
Dre's sermon unpacks why this moment shocked Jesus’ original audience, what true biblical humility looks like, and why the most life-changing prayer we can pray is: “Jesus, I can’t — but You can.” 🙏
If you’ve ever faced anxiety, sin, fear, or situations you can’t fix on your own, this message invites you to come to Jesus with honest faith: “I believe; help my unbelief.” ❤️🔥
For more information on Rocky Peak Young Adults, visit us at:
https://www.rockypeak.org/ministries/young-adults/
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In this message from John 5, we explore Jesus’ healing of the man at the pool of Bethesda—and discover the kind of people Jesus came for. 🙌📖
Through this powerful encounter, we see Jesus’ sovereignty, compassion, and unmatched power—not only to restore bodies but to heal the deeper sickness of the human heart: sin. 💔➡️❤️🔥
This sermon reminds us that Jesus moves toward the broken, the helpless, and the spiritually exhausted. 😔🙏
His greatest miracle isn’t physical healing but offering forgiveness, rest, and a new life of freedom. ✝️
The very weaknesses and sins we think disqualify us are actually what invite His mercy. 🙌
If you're searching for hope, healing, or a fresh start with God, this passage shows that Jesus meets you right where you are and invites you to “get up and walk” in newness of life. 🚶♂️🌅🙌
For more information on Rocky Peak Young Adults, visit us at:
http://rockypeak.org/ministries/young-adults
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We all try to look “put together,” but the truth is—we’re messy. In this message, Pastor Dre unpacks the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman (John 4) to show that Jesus doesn’t wait for us to get it all together. He meets us right where we are—sin, shame, and all—and offers real transformation.
💬 “Jesus won’t meet the version of you that doesn’t exist. He meets the real you.”
🎧 Listen in as we explore what it really means to meet Jesus in the middle of your mess and discover new life in Him.
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For more information on Rocky Peak Young Adults, visit us at:
https://www.rockypeak.org/ministries/young-adults/
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What does it really mean to pray, “Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil”?
In this final week of our “What Is a Christian?” series, Pastor Dre unpacks how Jesus teaches us to face temptation, trust God in every test, and live from the victory He’s already won.
If you’ve ever felt stuck in sin, this message will remind you who you are in Christ and that the power to overcome comes from Him. 🙌
📖 Key Verse: Matthew 6:13
🎙️ Speaker: Pastor Dre – Rocky Peak Young Adults
For more information on Rocky Peak Young Adults, visit us at: https://www.rockypeak.org/ministries/young-adults/
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In this message from our 7-week series, we dive into Matthew 6:12 — “Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.” Discover how Jesus redefines forgiveness: not as weakness, but as freedom and supernatural power.
We explore how:
• Our spiritual debt is forgiven through Jesus
• Confession is a path to daily freedom, not shame
• God's power enables us to forgive others — even when it feels impossible
Forgiveness isn’t about forgetting the pain. It’s about inviting Jesus into the journey, step by step.
▶️ A Christian is someone who lives in the freedom and power of forgiveness.
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Got the munchies? Just as we crave physical food, we also need spiritual food to thrive. But we cannot satiate this hunger on our own, so where do we get this food? Listen in as Dre unpacks "our daily bread" in the Lord's Prayer, and how to obtain this vital sustenance.
For more information on Rocky Peak Young Adults, visit us at:
https://www.rockypeak.org/ministries/young-adults/
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When you think about God's will, what comes to mind? When Jesus guides us to pray, "Your will be done," this is an invitation for heaven to break through in our hearts. Listen in as Dre unpacks where God's will is revealed and how it starts with our identity.
For more information on Rocky Peak Young Adults, visit us at:
https://www.rockypeak.org/ministries/young-adults/
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What does it mean to be a Christian, and how do we follow Jesus' prayer: "Your Kingdom come"? This prayer is a decree that we are not in control of our lives - Jesus is!
It is with this prayer that Jesus gives us life to the full, because only His Kingdom and authority have the power to reverse the power of sin.
The Kingdom of God...
1. Heals and restores what sin hurt and killed
2. Unites what sin divided
3. Empowers and unleashes you against sin
For more information on Rocky Peak Young Adults, follow us on Instagram @RPYoungAdults, or visit us at: http://rockypeak.org/ministries/young-adults
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Our sin intends for our view of God to be shrunk down. However, Dre describes this portion of the Lord's Prayer as a petition that is meant to be a continual reminder to see Jesus through the lens of awe and wonder. These two views of Jesus are the signs that help us to see whether our eyes are fixed on Jesus or something else in our life.
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This week, Dre kicks off our new series "What Is A Christian" by focusing on the first words in the Lord's Prayer: "Our Father." The beautiful thing about the Gospel is that - in Christ - we receive a new and fulfilling identity, which can only come from our Father.
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This week we conclude our "Better Together" mini series and learn how church is meant to be a community in which we are active participants and not mere "spectators."
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The Church is awesome, and it is messy. Church isn't just a building, and it isn't centered around us. It is a gift, and it is essential to our lives. So listen in as Dre unpacks our need for engaging in the Church and the difficulties we can run into along the way.
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We weren't designed to do life alone. Community is essential to our health and growth in every area of life, so listen in as Dre kicks off our new mini series "Better Together" and see the necessity of traversing the spiritual walk with other believers.
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We are good at making commitments - usually with good intentions - but we typically struggle to keep them. So this week, Dre dives into the necessity of keeping our commitments, and how love is the essence of following through on our word.
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How do you see the Bible? The writer of Psalm 119 LOVED God's Word, and this song is an invitation for us to see that Scripture is more than we initially expect it to be.
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Repentance is often seen as a scary and difficult thing, but today we will see that it is actually a beautiful and life-giving part of the Christian life.
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This week, Jonny continues our series by diving into Psalm 107, where we talk about why your story matters.
Psalm 107:2 says: “Has the LORD redeemed you? Then speak out!”
Catch This → Your story is a powerful tool to point people to Jesus.
So, listen in and learn why we shouldn't keep it quiet!
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There are certain words in life that can cause a negative reaction in us from simply hearing them. For many, one of those words is "authority." As we study Psalm 24, we learn that Jesus radically redefines what authority means and that His authority is what leads us to experience a fulfilled life.
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This week, Dre explores what it means to lament as we dive into Psalm 22. Discover how God wants us to address sorrow in our lives in a healthy way.
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This week, DJ continues our series by diving into Psalm 96 to see the three main reasons why we can praise God - no matter the season we find ourself in.
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Dre continues our series "RPYA's Summer Playlist" by diving into Psalm 29 and guiding the everyone to practically implement the teaching into our lives.
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Our new YA pastor Andres "Dre" Carias leads us into our new series called "RPYA's Summer Playlist," where we get to experience the songs of Jesus. Today, we dive into Psalm 1 and see Jesus' invitation to do life with Him.
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This week, Pastor Joel, Dre, and Tim take on difficult questions posed by our young adults.
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As faithful Christians, how do we react to church hurt? In our lives, we are going to encounter people who have been hurt by Christians, so we want to be prepared to be a faithful witness in those situations. Today, we are going to explore what it looks like to address church hurt from a biblical perspective and how to love people who have been hurt by the Church.
Message Notes
Main Passage: Ezekiel 34
Main Point: When our earthly shepherds fail us, look to your Heavenly Shepherd who never will.
How to Respond
1) Listen
2) Lead him/her to the Shepherd
3) Pray for Gospel opportunities
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Ever wonder how a good God could allow evil to exist in our world? Listen as Joel unpacks the problem of evil and how it coincides with a Christian worldview.
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Can we really trust the Bible? That’s the question we’re diving into this week with seminary professor Chris Woznicki. Join us as we explore how trust is built, what’s at stake, and why Scripture matters for your faith, your doubts, and your future. We’ll see how the Bible stacks up against objections to its reliability.
Message Notes:
2 Peter 2:20-21
For we did not follow cleverly devised stories when we told you about the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ in power, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. – 2 Peter 1:16
Apologetics = The task of presenting a well-reasoned intellectual defense of the truth of Christianity.
For the Non-Christian: Apologetics breaks down walls to faith.
For the Christian: Apologetics serves evangelism, build’s confidence, and leads to worship.
Trusting The God Who Speaks - Testimony
Properly Basic Belief: A belief that you are allowed to have without needing proof for it; it is something you can reasonably believe from the start.
Defeater: Something that gives you a good reason to stop believing something you thought was true.
“Reel” Objections to the Bible
1) “The Bible we have today is copies of copies that have been corrupted in the ‘oldest game of telephone.’”
2) “The Gospels were written too long after Jesus’s life to be trusted.”
- Jesus (AD30) --> Mark (AD42) --> Paul (AD50) --> Matthew & Luke (AD59) --> John (AD70)
3) “The Bible isn’t history—it’s made-up stories used to push forward the church’s agenda.”
- What Makes Good History
- Early
- Independent Witness
- Embarrassing Information
- Enemy Attestation
Bonus Evidence:
- Geography
- Names
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It can often seem that "Science" and "Faith" are two opposing teams; that to choose one you have to abandon the other. But...is that really the case? Join us as we continue our series "Under Construction" and unpack the question: Are science and faith really "enemies?"
Message Notes:
~The Perceived Narrative – “Two Opposing Teams”~
• Science And Faith Cannot Co-Exist
"The findings of science imply that the belief systems of all the world’s tradtional religions and cultures…are factually mistaken."
(Steven Pinker, Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress)
"Reading the biography of Albert Einstein…only reinforced my conclusion that no thinking scientist could seriously entertain the possibility of God without committing some sort of intellectual suicide."
(Francis S. Collins, The Language of God)
"34 percent of science professors at elite universities say that they do not believe in God, versus 2 percent of the general population."
(Rebecca McLaughlin, Confronting Christianity)
~The True Story~
• Science Is Not An Enemy To Faith…It’s A Powerful Advocate For It!
~Encountering Jesus Through Science–The Past~
Science Defined: Such knowledge or such a system of knowledge concerned with the physical world and its phenomena. (Merriam-Webster Dictionary)
The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. (Psalm 19:1)
- Roger Bacon (1200s): Friar, Scientist, Early Advocate for the Modern Scientific Method
- Galileo Galilei (15-1600s): Physics, Astronomer, Heliocentrism
- Michael Faraday (17-1800s): Chemist, Physicist, Electromagnetism
- Gregor Mendal (1800s): Friar, Biologist, Founder of the Modern Science of Genetics
- William Thomson/Lord Kelvin (1800s): Mathematician, Physicist, Laws of Thermodynamics
- Asa Gray (1800s): Botanist, Darwin’s “Best Advocate”
- George Lemaitre (1900s): Priest, Cosmology, Astrophysics, First Formulation of “Big Bang” Theory
~Encountering Jesus Through Science–The Present~
MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
- Ian Hutchinson: Professor Emeritus of Nuclear Science and Engineering
- Daniel Hastings: Head of the Department of Aeronautics & Astronautics
- Jing Kong: Professor of Electrical Engineering
- Rosalind Picard: Professor of Health Science & Technology (Artificial Intelligence)
- Doug Laffenburger: Professor of Biological Engineering, Chemical Engineering & Biology
- Susan Hockfield: Professor of Neuroscience, Former MIT President
Cambridge University
- Simon Conway Morris: Paleantology, Astro Biology, Evolutionary Biology, Chair of Evolutionary Paleobiology
"I had never really seriously considered the evidence for or against belief…But I’m determined to have a look at the facts, no matter what the outcome."
(Francis S. Colins, The Language of God)
Living In Tension, JoyfullyThree Questions
1) What Is Your Expectation Of The Bible?
2) Is This A Primary Or Secondary Issue?
3) Have You Assumed An Answer From The Start?
Recommended Resources
- The Confronting Christianity Podcast
- Episode: Can A Scientist Believe In The Resurrection?
- Confronting Christianity, Rebecca McLaughlin
- The Language Of God, Francis S. Collins
- The Surprising Rebirth Of Belief In God, Justin Brierley
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In this new series called Under Construction, we will be tackling the questions that shake our foundation. Today, Tim helps us to unearth what our REAL foundation currently is--and what it really should be.
Message Notes:
The Surface Issue: Deconstruction is everywhere.1 Kings 19:10
The Deeper Reality: Deconstruction isn’t the enemy.Matthew 5:21-22; 27-28; 33-34 & 37; Mark 9:24; 1 Corinthians 3:1-3a; 2 Corinthians 13:5, 10
The Real Problem: You can't rebuild if there’s no foundation left.Matthew 7:24-27
Central Truth: Only Jesus is strong enough to build your life on.
1 Corinthians 3:10-11; Ephesians 2:19-21; 1 Peter 2:6
A crisis of faith doesn’t break your foundation—it reveals it.
Our Common Cracked Foundations
- Community – A faith built on people who welcomed me and cared for me.
- Comfort & Blessings – A faith built on what I get from God rather than who He is.
- Tradition – A faith handed down, but never made personal.
- A Leader – A faith tethered to someone inspiring… but human.
- Theology Alone – A faith built on knowing a lot about God.
- Brick-Wall Faith – Where every belief holds equal weight—one brick cracks, the whole wall falls.
A Better Way Forward: Building on the True Foundation
- Root Yourself in His Word
- Talk to Jesus Honestly and Often
- Reflect on His Goodness
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You’re doing all the right things—Praying. Obeying. Surrendering. But God still feels … silent. What do you do when He doesn’t feel close? When you’re not hearing anything back? You’re not the only one who’s felt that. King David did too, and he wrote about it. Join us as we dive into Psalm 13 and the truth that: God may feel silent, but He is never absent.
Message Notes
Main Passage: Psalm 13:1-6
Times when God was silent:
Psalm 22:1-2 / Psalm 28:1 / Psalm 83:1 / Psalm 10:1
BIG IDEA: God may feel silent, but He is never absent.
1) Hearing God ... Silent
Catch This: In the silence ... hold tight to God's character.
Exodus 34:5-7; Philippians 4:8
2) Hearing God ... Absent
Action Step: When God feels silent or absent ... be honest, stay grounded, and trust His character.
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In this message, we learn God's overarching will for our lives, the necessity of obedience if we want to hear Him speak to us, and the importance of community in discerning his voice.
Message Notes
What Not to Expect: If you aren't hearing the audible voice of God, it's okay.
1 Thessalonians. 5:16-18
The One Condition: If we are not in obedience to God, we will not hear him because we would rather hear ourselves.
Matthew 11:16-19
One Way to Hear: The voice of God is much more easily discernible within the context of the people of God.
Colossians 3:15-17
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In this message, we’ll explore the biblical theme of work as part of God’s original design for humanity, emphasizing that work predates sin and remains central to our created purpose. Join us as we gain wisdom from examples like Solomon and Bezalel when it comes to God’s plan for our lives!
Message Notes
Main Passages: Genesis 1:27-28; 2:7, 15; 3:6-7
Big Idea: Work isn't just a pastime, it is a holy partnership
Our Work Should Be...
1) Glorifying to God
1 Corinthians 10:31
2) A blessing to humanity
Jeremiah 29:4-7
3) Accomplished through his wisdom
1 Kings 3:5-12; Exodus 35:30-35
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We are closing out our series with a live panel featuring voices from various stages of relationships. Listen in as they share personal experiences, answer questions, and bring wisdom to the conversation.
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Following Jesus means he teaches us to rethink EVERYTHING. As we continue this series on relationships, we come to the topic of being Single. Together, we will unpack how the world tends to view singleness compared to Jesus' radically different (and positive) view of it.
Message Notes:Main Passage: 1 Corinthians 7:7-8, 17, 29, 32-35
Being Single is Not a Problem To Be Solved...
It’s a Gift to Be Used Well!
Paradigm Shift: We See Singleness as a Gift by Trusting the GiverJames 1:17
Being Single Unleashes Us To...
1) Delight In How Jesus Sees Us1 Corinthians 7:17
2) Partner With Jesus In Unique WaysActs 1:8
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There are a ton of false narratives regarding what Dating is and how to do it well. To uncover a bigger and better reality, we need to ask a new question - How do I think about dating as a disciple of Jesus? That's what we'll be unpacking in our time together.
Message NotesPassage: Colossians 3:1-4
TRUTH: Dating is Defined By Your Identity.
The Foundation: A Christ-Follower Approaches Dating with Truth and Freedom.
False Narratives
1) Dating Gives Me Value and Worth
2) Attraction and/or Emotion Are Enough
3) I Will Magically Become a “Better Person.”
4) If It’s “Right” It Will Be Easy
A Better Way
1) Seek a Genuinely Growing HeartGalatians 5:22-23a, 25
2) Older Wisdom Is EssentialProverbs 13:20
3)Take It One Step at a Time
4) Purity is a Joy
5) Peace Over Volatility
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Join us as we start a new series focused on relationships! To kick us off, Joel will be diving into what marriage truly is and how we can prepare for it now, no matter what our relationship status may be.
Message Notes
1) Marriage is a commitment for life
Matthew 19:3-6; Genesis 1:27; 2:24
- guard your body
- guard your heart
- guard your friendships
2) Marriage is a spiritual partnership
2 Corinthians 6:14
Key Questions:
1) Do you know who you are looking for?
2) Are you becoming the kind of person you would want to marry?
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As we wrap up our NEW series, we will see that the transformation God desires for us begins with where we set our focus. Join us as we see how fixing our focus on Jesus leads to a renewed heart and a transformed life!
Message Notes
Main Passages: Ephesians 4:20-24; Colossians 3:1-10
BIG IDEA: Spiritual Transformation begins with our hearts.
1) Spiritual Transformation . . . Your Heart Is A Big Deal.Jeremiah 17:9-10 (NLT); Proverbs 4:23
2) Spiritual Transformation . . . Process.
3) Spiritual Transformation . . . Alignment Is Demonstrated Through Our Actions.John 15:1-4; James 2:14-18 (NLT)
Question: Is Your Heart In Alignment?Ezekiel 36:25-27 (NLT); Psalm 139:23-24 (NLT)
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God calls us to be like Him, to put off the desires of the flesh and instead put on the desires of His Spirit. Today, we're going to look at what this means in the area of our sexuality. How can we honor and glorify Him in this area of no matter what season we find ourselves in?
Message Notes
Main Passage: Ephesians 5:1-14
1) The Struggle is Real
2) God Wants Us Holy and Pure
3) Freedom is Available
Isaiah 1:18; 1 Corinthians 10:13; Hebrews 12:1-2
Question: How are you frighting for freedom?
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God calls us to leave behind the old way of life, marked by anger, division and slander, and step into a life of kindness and forgiveness. This week, we’ll uncover how embodying these virtues can bring healing to our relationships and reflect the heart of Christ to the world.
Message Notes
Main Passage: Ephesians 4:31-32
What are we putting off?
1) Bitterness
2) Rage and Anger
3) Brawling and Slander
4) Malice
What are we putting on?
1) KindnessPsalm 34:8, Luke 6:35-36, Matthew 11:28-30
2) Compassion
Matthew 9:363) Forgiveness
Colossians 2:13-15, 1 Corinthians 2:12
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Today we will be continuing our study on Ephesians 4 where we will explore more what it means to be made new in the area of our work. We will shift our perspective about what work is, and find out how we can use our work to glorify God.
Message Notes
Main Passage: Ephesians 4:17-24, 28
1) Work is a Gift
Genesis 2:5, 2:15, 3:17-19
Ecclesiastes 3:12-13
Proverbs 14:23
2) Work is an Act of Worship
Psalm 19:1
Colossians 3:23-24
John 4:34
Question: Does my work glorify God?
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Trying to become more like Jesus? Join us as we look at the need to stop lying and the glory of telling the truth!
Message Notes
Passage: Ephesians 4:17-32
~Defining Our Terms~
Justification - The act whereby God declares a sinner righteous on the basis of faith.
Regeneration - The act of God making a person spiritually alive, as a result of faith in Jesus Christ.
Conversion - The act of God in which a person, previously dead in sin, becomes a new creation in Christ.
Sanctification - The process whereby God the Holy Spirit transforms the believer into the image and likeness of Christ. It is the progressive outworking of the new life that was planted at the moment of regeneration.
Glorification - The final state for believers, in that we are no longer sin, are no longer in our human form, and no longer subject to the attacks of the evil one.
~Sanctification: A Case Study~Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body. (Ephesians 4:25)
~The Destructiveness of Lying~
- Genesis 3:1-4
- John 8:44-45
Lying is destructive because it aligns us with the of destroyer good, not the source of good.
~The Glory of Truth Telling~
- 1 Corinthians 13:6
- John 1:14b
Being a community of truth-tellers is essential to the health of the Church.
What does it look like to cultivate a community of truth telling?
- Honesty before God
- Honesty before our community
- confession of sin
- confrontation of sin
- Knowledge and celebration
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We are kicking off the year with a new series called "NEW"! For the next few weeks we will be diving into the book of Ephesians to see how we are to put off the old and put on the new.
Message NotesPassage: Ephesians 1:1-14
**In Christ, We've Been Given A New Identity
Our Identities:
1) Saints
2) Chosen People
3) Adopted "Sons"
4) Redeemed and Forgiven
5) Marked and Sealed
6) God's Chosen Possession**Ephesians 4:1, 22-24
Consider This:
Would Life Look Different If You Really Believed This Is Who You Are?
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Discover the power of true, unwavering hope. This inspiring message reveals how biblical hope, rooted in God’s promises, can transform your life and give you confidence to live boldly. Today, learn how God’s faithfulness and Word provide unshakable encouragement—because what God has promised, He will deliver!
Message NotesPassage: Romans 3:15
**Hope is rooted in a deep confidence in God’s promises.
BIG IDEA: We can place our confidence in God because He is faithful to fulfill His promises.**
Action Step: Engage
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Worship is not limited to just those seasons of life when everything is going well. Those seasons in which we hurt, we cry, we suffer - those are important times of worship as well! Together we'll be unpacking the worship of lament and gaining a better understanding that lament is an invitation to do those hard times WITH God, not away from Him.
Message Notes
Passage: Psalm 88
**Lament: A Passionate Expression of Grief or Sorrow
TRUTH: Lament is Enduring Life's Pain with God**
Lament's Invitation:
**1) Be... Honest with Jesus
2) Be... Comforted by Jesus
3) Be... Refocused by Jesus**
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Join us this week with guest speaker Logan Charles as we continue our series True Worship. We will be unpacking the idea of worshipping God for his blessings, and we will ask the question, "Am I blessed?"
Message NotesPassage: Matthew 5:3-12
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Question: Am I walking in obedience?
Question: Am I blessed?
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Today, we'll be discovering what worship really brings glory to God, combatting boredom in worship, and what it looks like to dwell on the things above.
Message Notes
Passage: Psalm 33
**1) God's Word is Truthful
2) God is Faithful
3) God is Righteous
4) God's Love Does Not Fail**
Effective worship...
1) brings glory to God
2) brings the believer to greater dependence
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Message Notes
Passage: John 4:1-26
**1) True Worshippers are not...Limited by Place
2) True Worshippers are not...Driven by Preference
3) Worship is...Pursuing Divine Intelligence
4) Worship is...Practicing God's Presence Everywhere**
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Message NotesPassages: Jeremiah 29:7; Matthew 5:13-16; Matthew 6:19-21; 2 Corinthians 5:20; 1 Timothy 2:1-3
What we are to do as exiles:
**1) Become a Blessing
2) Pray for Our Leaders
3) Live as Salt and Light
4) Build the Kingdom of God
- Bring people in to the Kingdom
- Build others up
- Be a godly blessing**
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In light of what we’ve learned from the story of Daniel, what do the New Testament authors have to say about how we should live as exiles in the modern world? We’ll talk about our role as ambassadors of reconciliation, and what kind of character traits an ambassador of Christ should embody.
Message Notes
Passage: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21
Reconciliation: The Restoration of a Broken Relationship
1) We live in an unreconciled world
2) Through Christ, we are reconciled to God
3) We are now ambassadors of reconciliation
Characteristics of Ambassadors:
**1) Peace-Making
2) Forgiveness
3) Righteousness**
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As we approach the upcoming election, it can be challenging to navigate this season as Christ would want us to. So today, we are looking into Daniel chapter 6 to see how we are to respond to the governing authorities God places in our lives.
Message NotesPassage: Daniel 6
The Temptations:
**1) Subvert Authority
2) Glorify Authority**
The Correct Responses:
**1) Respect and Serve
2) Remember Who Placed the Ruler in Charge
-** If your candidate ISN'T elected: Trust God
- If your candidate IS elected: Look to God
3) Trust the True King
Question: Who holds your trust?
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We will be reading Daniel 3 where Daniel's three friends navigate a challenging political climate. Their faith will be put to the ultimate test as they learn to bend, but not break. We will be looking at what true faith looks like as we lay down our lives in order to find it in Christ, and learn how Christ can be magnified in us as we enter into a political season ourselves.
Message Notes
Daniel 3
1) Bend, don’t Break
2) God is Sovereign
ref. Daniel 2:21; Romans 13:1
3) Trust God with the Outcomeref. Daniel 3:14, 17-18; Matthew 16:24-25; Luke 22:33
Question: Where do you draw the line?ref. Luke 22:42
“Do not judge the situation by the king’s threat and by the heat of the burning fiery furnace, but by the everlasting God and the eternal life which awaits you. Let not flute, harp, and sackbut fascinate you, but harken to the music of the glorified. Men frown at you, but you can see God smiling on you, and so you are not moved.” Charles Spurgeon
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Message NotesPassage: Daniel 2 Exiles: Are A God Fearing Minority Living Among a Pagan Majority
Exiles Understand “This is not my home.”ref. Jer 29:7; John 17:16; John 15:19
Daniel and His Friends Responded With Prayer
Daniel Didn’t Sugar Coat the Truth
Sidebar: 4 Kingdoms
- Gold Head: Babylonian Kingdom
- Silver Chest: Medo-Persian Kingdom
- Bronze Belly: Greek Kingdom
- Iron Legs: Roman Kingdom
- Iron/Clay Feet: ? Kingdom
The Main Message: God’s Kingdom Crushes All Competition
3 Questions for Modern Exiles:
- Who is Your Prayer Community?
- How Boldly Do You Speak Truth?
- Where is Your Hope?ref. Matthew 6:21
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"Exile" is not something we tend to think about since most of us haven't been physically run out of town or been abandoned on a deserted island. Yet most people live with a deep fear of "standing out" from the crowd and being rejected by the majority. So in other words - we fear being "Exiled" in an emotional and relational sense. That can make Jesus' call to live in this world but to not be "of it" challenging, as it's a call to live as "Exiles." Join us as we unpack the account of Daniel, and learn how God cares for his people in the midst of exile, and how exile is an opportunity to change the world around us.
Message Notes
Passage: Daniel 1
Definition: Living In Exile Means Living A Life That Stands Apart.
A SUPER BRIEF History Lesson...
- End of the Divided Kingdom Era
- The Northern Kingdom was Crushed
- The Southern Kingdom was Scattered
Core Truth: Exile Invites Us To Experience A Bigger Jesus!
- Sovereign Jesus
- Faithful Jesus
Our Opportunity In Exile
- Depth
- Transformation
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Guest speaker Chris Woz shares about how our Christian faith is often more simple than we make it out to be in our mini-series "What I Wish I Knew".
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Today, guest speaker Brandon Di Puma shares about how our God is trustworthy in our mini-series "What I Wish I Knew".
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Message Notes:
1. Who Are You Becoming?
2. What Is Your Identity In?
Ephesians 4:22-24; Romans 8:29
3. How Well Do You Know Jesus?
Matthew 16:13-17
4. What Is Holding You Back?
Philippians 3:13-14
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In the Parable of the Lost Son we are introduced to two brothers who are both lost in different ways. This message focuses on the older brother; the one who was frustrated and annoyed with everyone else celebrating the return of the younger brother. From him, we will see why we all need God to give us a "reality check" in how we see Him and those who have yet to come home.
Message Notes:
Even with the knowledge that an eclipse is a natural (and temporary) phenomenon, it’s a surreal experience to sit in the shadow of a complete eclipse. … Something came between the sun and me and distorted reality.(Jon Tyson, Fighting Shadows)
Previously in this Parable, Jesus Redefined...
- How We See God
- How We See Others
In Other Words – Jesus Redefined Reality
Passage: Luke 15:25-32
Truth: The Older Son was Also Lost!
The “Christian Distinctive” – A Heart that Reflects God’s
The heart…is precisely what God observes and addresses in human beings. He cares little or nothing for outward show. He responds to the heart because it is, above all, who we are: who we choose and have chosen to be. What God wants of us can only come from there.(Dallas Willard, Renovation of the Heart)
Reflect On This…
Where Does Your Heart Need a Reality Check?
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When we run away from God, what we run to always fails to satisfy.
Luke 15:11-24
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At the Outset, Sin Feels Like Freedom
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Hebrews 11:25
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In the End, Sin Leads to Emptiness
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Proverbs 1:32 (CEV)
- Romans 6:23
- John 10:10
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2 Corinthians 7:10
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The Return of the Lost is Celebrated
~2 Questions~
1. Do you recognize the gravity of your own sin?
2. When you see people choosing sin, do you see people searching for what satisfies?
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Do you know the value God places on the lost? Join us as we dive into Luke 15 and see God’s heart to those who are far off.
Message Notes:
Passage Luke 15:8-10
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God Values the Lost
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Ezekiel 34:16
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Jesus Puts in Work to Redeem the Lost
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Luke 19:10
- Romans 5:6
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1 Peter 3:18
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The Unseen Realm Celebrates When the Lost are Found
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Revelations 5:11-14
- Zephaniah 3:17
How Valuable are the Lost to You?
How Hard Are You Searching?
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Many of us are familiar with the parable of the lost sheep in Luke 15 and what it teaches us about the Father’s tender heart for the lost. However, what we often miss is that this passage is meant to call out the Pharisees who do not know the heart of God. Join us this weekend as we look at how to align ourselves with God’s heart and partner with Him in seeking and saving the lost!
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We all go through “storms” that challenge our faith and trust in Jesus Christ. The question is, how do we respond when we are faced with a storm that challenges our worldview of who Jesus is. This weekend, we will be unpacking a passage from the Gospel of Matthew where Peter, one of Jesus’ followers, takes a step of faith that challenges him to his core.
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Follow along as Dre continues our Living & Active series by diving in to John 11 to see what it looks like to depend on Jesus and have genuine hope despite the trials we face.
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Follow along as Tim continues our Living & Active series by diving in to Judges 11, where we learn that we don't need to barter with God to be blessed by Him.
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Joel continues our summer series by looking looking at Genesis 38 - aka one of the strangest passages in the Bible. Listen in to hear how God can use broken people in His grand story.
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As we continue our summer series Living & Active, Trent shares about both the priority and the privilege of hearing from God's Word!
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Joey continues our series "To the Ends of the Earth" as we look at Acts 7:1-60.
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Pastor Kelly and guest speaker Chris Woznicki respond to various questions submitted by RPYA.
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Pastor Kelly continues our series "To the Ends of the Earth" as we look at Acts 6:8-16.
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Joey continues our series "To the Ends of the Earth" as we look at Acts 6:1-7.
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Pastor Kelly continues our series "To the Ends of the Earth" as we look at Acts 5:1-11. (This message is from 1/28/24)
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Joey James continues our series "To the Ends of the Earth" as we look at Acts 2:14-36.
(This message is from 11/5/23)
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Pastor Kelly continues our series "To the Ends of the Earth" as we look at Acts 2:4-14.
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Pastor Kelly continues our series "To the Ends of the Earth" as we look at Acts 2:1-4.
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Is Truth Relative? Is God Sovereign? Listen to WK.3 of The ASK Podcast to find out! Got more Questions? We'd love to hear them! Text them ANONYMOUSLY to us at 949-791-9377!
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Welcome to WK.1 of the ASK Podcast! (RIP to the Unite Podcast)
This week, Kelly & Tim answer your questions about Progressive Christianity, One Sides Prayers, & The Origin of Sin.
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This Week Pastor Kelly & Pastor Tim answer YOUR questions! Have a Q? Text it to us ANONYMOUSLY at 949-791-9377
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Check out WK.1 of the UNITE Podcast! Featuring Kelly McCoy & Tim Schoen.
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