Rock Mountain Lakes Baptist Church: Recent Episodes
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That’s a good question. As a pastor, here is my list. My pastor feeds me the Word of God. Your pastor’s primary responsibility is to regularly and accurately preach the Word of God to your heart, feeding you the truth of God’s presence and work in the world. He preaches to promote the gospel of […]
Colossians 1:1-5 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, 2 To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father. 3 We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, 4 since we heard of your faith […]
Father in Heaven, Your name is great and worthy to be praised. “I call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised” (Ps 18:3). May your name be honored and praised by your people who attend Rock Mountain Lakes Baptist Church. Cause us to lift up the name of Jesus today, and trust in […]
These have been strange days for our congregation (and every congregation). With so much uncertainty about the future, people need to trust the Anchor that holds, Jesus Christ, the Rock we stand upon. Psalm 20:7 Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God. Proverbs 3:5–6 Trust […]
One of the key ways God judges sin now is by allowing sinners to continue in their sin. He gives them up to it and allows them to suffer the horrible consequences of it. But even in this God is showing mercy. Often when sinners become miserable because of their rebellion, they begin looking for […]
People are very much focused on light. Our houses are full of bulbs and are automobiles have high beams. Why do we love and need light so much? In Romans 1:21, Paul says that sinful people have foolish hearts that are darkened. In their darkness, they have “exchanged the glory of God” for idols (v. […]
Youth Pastor Chris Sanford challenged our congregation to be an expectant church. What does this mean and how can we become that kind of church? These and other questions are addressed in this message. 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus […]
Jesus commanded us to love God with our minds (Matt. 22:37-38). Yet many Christians feel that faith has nothing to do with good thinking and everything to do with exuberant experience. But why should these two be separated? If we abandon the careful and sustained use of our minds, we will be no better than […]
Given our knowledge of God from creation, every single human being should be on fire for God. We should constantly glorify him with our thoughts, words, and actions. We should be sold-out fully and committed on the deepest heart-level. He should be our first love, and our love for him should be consistent with every […]
In Romans 1, Paul makes the case that God’s eternal nature and divine power can be deduced by thoughtfully asking “How did all this get here?” When we look at the size and scope of the universe and the complexities of human life, we can deduce that God must exist and that he must be […]
It’s unpopular these days to proclaim the wrath of God. But true gospel preaching isn’t concerned about popularity. It’s concerned with truth. According to Romans 1:18, God’s wrath is poured out from heaven against ungodliness and unrighteousness. In this sermon, we explore what it means that God is angry. Ironically, his anger is something that […]
A message from youth minister Chris Sanford urging people to put their trust in the Lord. Jeremiah 17:5-8 Thus says the Lord: “Cursed is the man who trusts in man and makes flesh his strength, whose heart turns away from the Lord. He is like a shrub in the desert, and shall not see any good […]
Sharing righteousness is not a concept most people are familiar with, but it is a gospel concept. In the gospel, the righteousness of God has been revealed, and his righteousness can be transferred to the accounts of guilty sinners. This is what happens when a person is saved by God, which means it is a […]
With a bit of thought, anyone can tell the difference between belief and trust. Though you can’t trust something without believing it, you can believe something without trusting it. You can believe that a doctor is world-class in his skills, but unless you actually take the medication he prescribes you, then you don’t trust him. […]
Everybody loves the feeling of being near higher, transcendent realities. This is one of the primary reasons why people love music, movies, and sports, among many other things that give us a sense of rising above the ordinary daily grind. But God created us with this desire for transcendence so that we might find satisfaction […]
The birth of Jesus Christ sparked a remarkable global movement of progress and joy. But what does his birth mean for you as an individual. In this message, learn how the incarnation of Jesus alleviates all of our fear, including the fear of death, hell, rejection, and loss of security. Also, find out how the […]
The gospel is the dynamic force that saves the guilty soul. Christians must become more aware of the power of God that infuses the gospel message. Romans 1:15-17 So I am eager to preach the gospel to you also who are in Rome. For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the […]
Shame is that horrible and painful feeling we get when embarrassed. Paul declared in Romans 1:16 that he didn’t feel that way when it came to the gospel. Neither should we. How can boast in the gospel instead of feeling ashamed of it? Romans 1:15-17 So I am eager to preach the gospel to you also […]
A message from Colossians 1:21-23 by Youth Director Chris Sanford. Though people are naturally evil, Christ came to restore us and save us. Once he does this, we must remain faithful to him. Colossians 1:21-23 And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, he has now reconciled in his body […]
People are eager for all sorts of things, from good food to Christmas presents. But few are truly eager for the gospel of Jesus Christ. The purpose of this message is to raise our awareness of what God has done for us in sending his Son to die for our sins and make us eager […]