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Rocklane Christian Church SermonsTo the Church in Laodicea This week we conclude our current study on the 7 letters with a look at Jesus message to the church in Laodicea. Take some time this weekend to read Revelation 3:14-22. Consider why Jesus considers this church to be lukewarm. What is it about wealth that makes us complacent? Why does Jesus make a point of saying He only reproves those He loves? And whose door is He knocking on in this text? 2025-05-0439 minRocklane Christian Church SermonsTo the Church in Philadelphia This week we return to Revelation with a look at Jesus' message to the church in Philadelphia in Revelation 3:7-13. Read the message and consider all the doors that Jesus claims to have opened for the Christians in Philadelphia. What are these doors and why or how do we become convinced or worried that they have been shut when Jesus claims to have opened them? 2025-04-2742 min
Rocklane Christian Church Sermons“…to be born again to a living hope…” This week we are taking a break from our current study in Revelation as we celebrate the victory of Christ over death for all of us. Take some time to read 1 Peter 1:3-9. What kind of hope does the resurrection of Christ give us? How should it change our perspective on everything? 2025-04-2035 minRocklane Christian Church SermonsTo the Church in Sardis This week we look at Jesus' message to the church in Sardis in Revelation 3:1-6 where Jesus boldly tries to wake up His followers in that ancient city. Read the text and consider why Jesus chooses to introduce Himself the way that He does. Consider why Jesus is saying they look alive but are actually dead. And evaluate the steps Jesus calls them to take to come back to life. 2025-04-1338 minRocklane Christian Church SermonsTo the Church in Thyatira This week we are looking at Jesus' message to the church in Thyatira found in Revelation 2: 18-29. Take some time to read the letter as well as the story of Jezebel in 1 Kings 16:29. Consider how a caring, outwardly thriving church, could also be a corrupt church? 2025-04-0633 minRocklane Christian Church SermonsTo the Church in Pergamum This week we are looking at Jesus' message to the church in Pergamum found in Revelation 2:12-17. Take some time to read the letter as well as the story of Balaam in Numbers 22-25; 31:16; 2 Peter 2:15; Jude 1:11. Consider what the difference is between good compromise and bad compromise. How can bad compromise draw us away from Christ? How do we see this happening today? 2025-03-3040 minRocklane Christian Church SermonsTo the Church in Smyrna This week we are looking at Jesus' message to the church in Smyrna in Revelation 2:8-11. Smyrna is suffering perhaps more than any of the other churches. Read through Jesus' message, what is He saying to those who are suffering? How would it have been encouraging? 2025-03-2340 minRocklane Christian Church SermonsTo the Church of Ephesus This week we return to the book of Revelation. We will be examining the 7 specific messages that Jesus dictates to John for each of the 7 churches meant to receive this book. Read the message to the church of Ephesus in Revelation 2:1-7, you may also read Paul's last address to the Ephesian elders in Acts 20 as well as Paul's letter to the Ephesians in the New Testament. Consider the good things Jesus commends and why they are impressive and relevant to today. Consider the major problem Jesus has with them and consider how this may have happened to them. Wh...2025-03-1638 min
Rocklane Christian Church SermonsTo Know God, Do His Work This Sunday we conclude our church wide study focusing on Rocklane's three legged stool metaphor. We will be looking at the last leg that focuses on the fact that doing the Lord's work is an essential element to growing closer to the Lord. Take a look at Paul's final words to the Ephesian elders in Acts 20:35. Why do you think Paul chose these as his last words to them? Read Matthew 25:41-45 - what does this tell you about the Lord's work? 2025-03-0933 minRocklane Christian Church SermonsTo Know God, Trust His People This week we look at another leg on the stool that holds up our seat that represents knowing God. To know God, trust His people. We are told in scripture that we are a body, a family- that we are meant to help each other along the journaling of eternal life - that is knowing God. Read Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 and consider what it says about how we are meant to lean on and help each other. 2025-03-0235 minRocklane Christian Church SermonsTo Know God, We Must Know His Word This week we continue our study of what it takes to know God more and more. We are looking at the truth that to know God, you must know His Word. Take some time to read Deuteronomy 8:3 and consider the question "Why did God send the manna?" 2025-02-2332 minRocklane Christian Church SermonsTo Know God This week we begin a series examining our mission statement: We exist to help people know God. Read Jesus' words in John 17:3 and God's words in Jeremiah 9:23-24 and consider how knowing God is eternal life. What does that mean? And what can you be doing to know Him more? 2025-02-1632 min
Rocklane Christian Church Sermons"...to Him be the glory and dominion forever and ever, Amen." This week we conclude our study of Revelation 1 with a look at the aside John gives in Revelation 1:5b-6. He seems to break from his stream of thought to glorify Christ. Read over these passages, when was the last time you were so in awe of, grateful for, filled with wonder at Christ that you couldn't help but stop what you were doing, saying, thinking and glorify Him? 2025-02-0935 minRocklane Christian Church Sermons"...us..." This week we continue our study of Revelation 1 with a look what it says about "us" in Revelation 1:6. Read the text - what does this passage tell us that Jesus has done for us and what should these things mean to us today? 2025-02-0232 minRocklane Christian Church Sermons“…and from Jesus Christ…” This week we continue our examination of Revelation 1 with a look at the third member of the Trinity credited with sending this letter to the Churches in Asia - Jesus Christ. Read Revelation 1 with particular attention to verse 5 and 12-20. What do these tell you about Jesus? What would this have meant to the original recipients? 2025-01-2644 minRocklane Christian Church Sermons“…and from the Seven Spirits who are before His throne…” This week we continue our examination of Revelation 1, more specifically of who sent this letter with a look at whom Revelation 1:4 called "the Seven Spirits who are before His throne..." As we will see on Sunday, this is how Revelation often refers to The Holy Spirit. Read Revelation 1:4, 4:5, and 5:6 and consider the imagery used to describe the Holy Spirit. What does this tell us about the Holy Spirit? What would this have meant to the original readers and why would it have been important to their current situation? 2025-01-1936 minRocklane Christian Church Sermons“…from Him who is and who was and who is to come…” This week we continue our study out of Revelation 1. As we strive to understand this book we need to spend some time focusing on who it is from. Read the text and pay attention to what role God the Father plays in its transmission to John and what is said twice about God - first by John and then by God Himself. Why would this repeated description be meaningful to the people who received this letter and why is it an important reminder to you and I? How might it affect our reading of Revelation? 2025-01-1235 minRocklane Christian Church SermonsHappier We start out our year with a study on Revelation 1. This Sunday looking at the claim Revelation 1:3 makes that those who read this book aloud and those who hear it and keep it will be blessed. There are a lot of startling pictures in Revelation and things that can be hard for us to understand. But when we prayerfully and practically read through this book, we will find it to be powerful and encouraging and life giving! Read Revelation 1 with particular attention to verse 3. What are the 3 things one must do with this book to be blessed by it? 2025-01-0533 min
Rocklane Christian Church SermonsMy Sheep This week we will focus on John 10:22-23. As we bring this year to a close and look forward tothe next, what can this passage teach us? Read John 14:15-31 and consider the role the HolySpirit plays in your life. 2024-12-2931 min
Rocklane Christian Church SermonsThe Revived Heart This week we conclude our study in 2 Kings with a look at 2 Kings 22-23 and the last good king of Judah, King Josiah. Read 2 Kings 21:1-9 and take a look at what King Manasseh did to lead Israel away from God then read the text and consider the steps Josiah took to lead Israel to revival. How can we enact these in our own lives to bring revival in our hearts? 2024-12-2231 minRocklane Christian Church SermonsA Tested Heart This week we will see Hezekiah's heart for the Lord being tested when the King of Assyria moves against Judah both militarily and in the court of public opinion. We should not think that as our hearts turn toward the Lord it will get easier. There are other things that will challenge our trust in the Lord for all of our days. Read 2 Kings 18:14-19:34 and consider how Hezekiah's trust in God is being challenged and the steps he takes in response. 2024-12-1539 minRocklane Christian Church SermonsTo Purify Our Hearts This week we are looking at the most celebrated king in 2 Kings, King Hezekiah. Read 2 Kings 18:1-8 and identify the active things he did to honor God. Consider how these steps becoming habits would help to purify and correct our hearts. See also Matthew 5:8 and Jeremiah 17:5-10. 2024-12-0834 minRocklane Christian Church SermonsOur Divided Hearts This week we continue our study of 2 Kings by again looking to text outside of 2 Kings. We are going to look at the great weakness of 5 out of the 7 good kings we find in 2 Kings. Read 2 Kings 12:3; 14:4; 15:4, 35; 17:29 - what do they all have in common? Then read 1 Kings 11:1-8. What do you think God is teaching you through these texts? 2024-11-2727 minRocklane Christian Church SermonsOur Duplicitous Hearts This week we start our final series of 2024! Can you believe it? We will be in 2 Kings studying various kings of Israel and Judah and how they either led their people to or away from the Lord. The study is about our wayward hearts and how they are so easily misled. Which is why we will spend the first Sunday of this study in Jeremiah 17:1-10. Read the text and consider what it tells us about our hearts and how we can submit them to the Lord. 2024-11-2433 min
Rocklane Christian Church SermonsA Maturing Purpose This week we conclude our study of Colossians with a look at Colossians 4:2-6 &12 and see what Paul teaches us about reaching those who are outside of the faith. Read the text and identify the 3 areas Paul addresses in which we can actively reach and move toward the "outsiders". 2024-11-1728 minRocklane Christian Church SermonsA Maturing Household This Sunday we will be looking at Paul's teaching on Christian maturity within the family in Colossians 3:18-4:1. Read the text along with Ephesians 5:21-33 and consider how these lessons can help our families become more complete or mature in Christ. 2024-11-1033 minRocklane Christian Church SermonsMaturing Fellowship This week we continue in Colossians with a look at Colossians 3:12-17 and how maturing in Christ displays itself in the ways we relate to each other. Read the text and consider what things Paul calls us to "put on" and what things Paul calls us to "let" dwell or rule in us. If we follow Paul's teaching how would that display itself in the way we treated other people? 2024-11-0332 minRocklane Christian Church SermonsMaturing Focus This week we continue our study in Paul's letter to the Colossians Churches with a look at Colossians 3:1-11. Read the text and consider what these verses tell you about yourself as a Christian. Did you know these things? Why or why not? What do they mean? 2024-10-2731 minRocklane Christian Church SermonsThe Way of Maturity Paul is pleased with the growth of the Colossians but has some concerns about some 'ideas' that are floating around that are impeding their path on the way to maturity. We will explore how Christ works to help us to grow into maturity, what are the distractions that draw us away from Christ, and what the path is to walk into maturity in Christ. 2024-10-2037 minRocklane Christian Church SermonsA Better View of Jesus This week in Colossians 1:15-2:5, Paul will show us just how big Jesus is. As we mature in our faith we will begin to see that Jesus and Jesus alone becomes our source for all things. 2024-10-1329 minRocklane Christian Church SermonsMaturing Values This week we begin a new series on Paul's letter to the Colossians. Take some time to prayerfully read Colossians 1:1-14 and consider all the things Paul hears about the Colossian Christians that he thanks God for and all the things he asks God to give them. Make a list of the things that this text is calling Christians to value and consider how important each one is to you. 2024-10-0635 min
Rocklane Christian Church SermonsTrusting Jesus' People Together This week we conclude our current study on family discipleship with a look at Jesus' parable of the prodigal son in Luke 15:11-32. We are talking about what it looks like to trust Jesus' family together. Take some time to read the text and consider what each member of the family in the parable teaches us about being family to those in our household and those in our church. 2024-09-2930 minRocklane Christian Church SermonsFollowing Jesus' Way, Together This week we continue our study in discipling our families with a look at the parable of the good samaritan in Luke 10:25-37 and what it teaches us about following Jesus Way together. Read the scripture - what is Jesus teaching us about who the neighbor is? How can we help our families engage with this? 2024-09-2232 minRocklane Christian Church SermonsKnowing Jesus' Word, Together This week we are restarting the series that we just finished with one change. We are moving from "Come Follow Me, a study in discipleship" to "Come Follow Me Together, a study in Family Discipleship." In this study we will talk about the importance of being intentional about following Jesus as a parent, as a son or daughter, as a spouse, and as a friend. This series is for you and your family whatever your family looks like. If you are not married and don't have kids this series is still for you and will help you find ways to...2024-09-1533 min
Rocklane Christian Church SermonsTrust Jesus' Family This Sunday we conclude our study of discipleship with a look at what it means to trust Jesus' family. Those of us who choose to follow Jesus are a part of the family of Jesus and are brothers and sisters in Christ. We need each other as we strive to be like Jesus not just individually but as a community and a body. Read Hebrews 10:24-25 and write down the specific steps this passage gives us toward that end. 2024-09-0838 minRocklane Christian Church SermonsFollowing Jesus' Way This week we continue our study in what it means to be a disciple of Jesus and to be like Jesus. Today we focus primarily on following Jesus' way. How did He live His life? How can we walk the way He did? Read Philippians 2:3-8 and consider how God might be calling you to the way of Jesus. 2024-09-0130 minRocklane Christian Church SermonsKnowing Jesus' Words This week we begin a new study on what it means to be a disciple or follower of Jesus. Consider 2 Corinthians 3:18 and John 8:31-32 and what they teach us about following Jesus. How important are Jesus' words to being a follower of Jesus? What does it mean to abide in Jesus' words? 2024-08-2534 min
Rocklane Christian Church Sermons"...in truth and love" This week we are doing a stand alone study in the second shortest book in the Bible: 2 John. Read this short letter and count the times the words truth and love are used respectively. What actions are we to take if we want to love Jesus and others in truth? 2024-08-1840 min
Rocklane Christian Church SermonsElisha and the God Who Sees Every Evil This week we look at God’s awareness of evil in 2 Kings 8:7-15Read this story and consider why the prophet responds they way he does.Read John 11:1-37. Can you relate to the comments made in verse 37?What do these two stories tell you about how God perceives events versus how we perceiveevents? Who really has control? 2024-08-1140 minRocklane Christian Church SermonsElisha and a Brutal Famine This week we look at a story of suffering in 2 Kings 6:24-7:20. Read the story and consider the king's reaction. Who does he blame? Why does he do this? Read Deuteronomy 28:52-53 - what does this tell you about what Israel is experiencing? What does this story tell you about sin, its effect, and what it means to trust God? 2024-08-0436 minRocklane Christian Church SermonsElisha and the Invisible Army This week we continue our study in 2 Kings with a look at a powerful story in 2 Kings 6:8-23. Read the story and consider why the servant felt like he did and how Elisha's response and prayer for his servant is timely and applicable to us today. Read the stories about Jesus and the disciples in Mark 4:35-41 and Mark 8:14-21. How are these similar to the story in 2 Kings? What is the overarching message? 2024-07-2836 minRocklane Christian Church SermonsElisha and the Floating Axe Head This week we look at a curious story in 2 Kings 6:1-7 about a floating axe head. Read the story and consider why it is in scripture. Every word in scripture is breathed by the Holy Spirit and profitable for teaching and reproof. So, what is it that God is saying to us through this story? 2024-07-2128 minRocklane Christian Church SermonsElisha and the Mighty Warrior and Scheming Servant This week we are looking at 2 Kings 5 and Elisha's exchange with the mighty Syrian warrior Naaman. Read the text and look for the reasons Naaman almost disobeyed Elisha's directive and what he would have missed out on if he had. Consider the excuses for disobedience you can find in both Naaman's story and Gehazi's that follows it. Do you identify with any? 2024-07-1439 minRocklane Christian Church SermonsElisha and the Shunamite Woman This week we are looking at 2 Kings 4:8-36 and 2 Kings 8:1-6 examining Elisha's interactions with the Shunamite woman. Read these stories and consider what they tell you about the Lord's provision. Why does it seem so important to scripture for us to know God's as Provider? Why is this essential to living as if God is real? 2024-07-0731 minRocklane Christian Church SermonsElishah and the Four Kings This week we continue our study in 2 Kings as we consider Elisha's interaction with the new king of Israel - Jehoram. This king obviously believes God is real but does not live or rule that way. Read 2 Kings 3 and consider how this disposition shows itself in Jehoram's behavior and contrast that with the behavior of Jehoshaphat and Elisha. 2024-06-3036 minRocklane Christian Church SermonsElisha and the End of His Beginning This Sunday we begin a new series out of 2 Kings that will focus on the life and ministry of Elijah's successor Elisha. Read 2 Kings 1-2 and consider what rises to the surface of Elijahs' final assignment as a prophet of the Lord and how he passes the torch to Elisha. Consider the statements Elisha made, the questions he asks, and the miracles he performs. What is going on in him as he watches his beloved mentor and spiritual father depart from this world? Consider this question: How does one who claims to believe in God, live as if God...2024-06-2338 min
Rocklane Christian Church SermonsTo Confession & Guidance This week we conclude our study of the spiritual disciplines with a look at confession and guidance. Take some time to prayerfully read 1 John 1:9, James 5:16 - how does confession help us be with Jesus? And Proverbs 18:1, 12:15, and 15:22 - how does seeking guidance from other Christians help us be with Jesus? 2024-06-1631 minRocklane Christian Church SermonsWorship This week we are continuing our series on the spiritual disciplines, looking at the discipline of worship. Take some time to read Psalm 96:1-9; Genesis 4:2-7; John 4:23; Romans 12:1 and consider what they say about worship. 2024-06-0936 minRocklane Christian Church SermonsSubmission and Service This week we are examining the spiritual disciplines of submission and service. Take some time to read Ephesians 5:15-21; Philippians 2:3-4; John 13:1-20 and consider what they say about submitting and service and how could these disciplines give you freedom? 2024-06-0230 minRocklane Christian Church SermonsFasting and Simplicity In a world that increasingly values indulgence and complexity, the Christian disciplines of fastingand simplicity have been largely forgotten or pushed to the edge of the Christian life, preservedonly for those “spiritual” few. This Sunday, we will unpack these two disciplines to find thefreedom and joy that can be experienced by incorporating them into our everyday spiritual lives. 2024-05-2635 minRocklane Christian Church SermonsPrayer This week we continue our examination of the spiritual disciplines with a look at prayer. Take some time and read James 4:1-8 and consider why they were struggling to pray? Can you relate? Do a study of the prayer life of Moses (emph. Exodus 4:13, 32:14; 33:12-18) with particular consideration to what Moses prayed about what motivated each prayer. How did Moses change over time and what spurred on those changes? 2024-05-1934 minRocklane Christian Church SermonsMeditation, Solitude, & Study This week we continue our study of spiritual disciplines, habits scripture gives us to draw near to and experience the rest and freedom of the presence of God. This Sunday we are discussing meditation (Psalms 63:6; 119:97, 101-102), study (Romans 12:2; John 8:31-32), and Solitude & Silence (Mark 6:31; Ecclesiastes 5:1-2). Take some time read these passages and consider what each discipline is and how they help us be with Jesus. 2024-05-1232 minRocklane Christian Church SermonsIntroducing the Spiritual Disciplines This week we begin a new study on the spiritual disciplines as found in scripture in the life of Jesus. These practices are keys being with Jesus, maturing in Him, and finding the rest and freedom that He promises us in our everyday life. A good companion book to this series is "Celebration of Discipline" from Richard Foster. 2024-05-0545 min
Rocklane Christian Church SermonsElijah and the Miserable King Ahab This week we are looking at the last 3 chapters of 1 Kings. Each has a story about King Ahab. Read each story and consider why Ahab made the mistake he made and how living his ways is miserable. Consider how him knowing who God is and being humble before him could have changed the outcomes. 2024-04-2836 minRocklane Christian Church SermonsElijah and the Evil Queen Jezebel This week we continue our study in 1 Kings with a look at 1 Kings 19 and what happened after the triumph at Mt. Carmel. It is striking that very often after our greatest victories we experience some of our lowest moments. Why do you think this is? Read 1 Kings 19 - what surprises you about Elijah here? Particularly considering the events of 1 Kings 18. What steps does God bring Elijah through to restore his hope and his confidence? What makes 1 Kings 19:14 different from 1 Kings 19:10? 2024-04-2136 minRocklane Christian Church SermonsHow Long Will You Waver? This Sunday, we will be diving into 1 Kings 18. The people of Israel are wavering between two opinions. Elijah the prophet of God is going to call them back to the one true God. He calls them to follow God wholeheartedly and to cast aside all other idols. In preparation for this week's sermon read over 1 Kings 18 and spend time praying over this passage. 2024-04-1433 min
Rocklane Christian Church SermonsAn Ancient Death Scene Investigation This week we conclude our examination of the credibility of the Gospels with a look at J. Warner Wallace's investigation of the, if true, the most important event in human history, the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Read 1 Corinthians 15 (part of Paul's letter written within 15-20 years of Jesus' life on earth) and consider Paul's explanation and defense of the resurrection. How does he defend the resurrection claims? Why does he say the resurrection is so important to Christianity? What does it mean, not just to our eternity but to our everyday lives? 2024-03-3134 minRocklane Christian Church SermonsWere They Accurate? This is our fourth week in our study examining the credibility of the Gospels. This week we are focusing on the accuracy of the Gospels. How do we know that what we have now is what they wrote down then? Read Isaiah 55:10-11 and 2 Timothy 3:16 – how have these passages been proven true in and around your life? What does this say about the credibility of scripture? If you’re reading the book read chapters 8, 13, and 14. See you Sunday! 2024-03-2433 minRocklane Christian Church Sermons"Were They Corroborated?" This week we continue our examination of the credibility of the Gospels with the help of J. Warner Wallace's book "Cold Case Christianity" with a consideration of corroborating evidence. If you have the book read chapter 12. Also, read the Gospel accounts of the feeding of the 5,000 found in Matthew 14:13-21; Mark 6:30-44; Luke 9:10-17; John 6:1-13. Compare them and contrast them. What details are different or new to each? If you were to tell this story using all four of the accounts how would you tell it? How do they help form a more complete picture of what happened? H...2024-03-1732 minRocklane Christian Church SermonsWere They There? This week we continue our examination of the Gospels as eyewitness accounts with the help of J. Warner Wallace and his book "Cold Case Christianity". This week we will be examining the credibility of the gospels. Read 1 Peter 5:1, 2 Peter 1:16, John 21:24, 1 John 1:1, Acts 1:21-22, 1 Corinthians 15:7-8 and consider what these say about how apostles saw themselves - what about themselves did they want their readers to know and why is this important now? 2024-03-1033 minRocklane Christian Church SermonsThe Cosmic Circumstantial Case This week we begin a new, church-wide study based on J.Warner Wallace's excellent book "Cold-Case Christianity". Wallace was an atheist and a cold case homicide detective. He read the Gospels found that they sounded like eye witness accounts he spent his career working with. Long story short, he investigated and became a Christian. This series will be a great opportunity to invite your unchurched or unchristian friends and family to either come to service or watch online or perhaps read the book with you. This Sunday we will be looking at chapters 3 and 10 in the book considering the di...2024-03-0336 min
Rocklane Christian Church SermonsHeaven We will be taking a look at what the Bible says about heaven. The big idea is that often wecarry around some pictures of heaven that are very simplistic about something that is verycomplex. Read Revelation 21 and 22 and consider how your views of heaven compare to whatscripture actually tells us and how this affects our spiritual journey. 2024-02-2549 min
Rocklane Christian Church SermonsWisdom and the Cost of Foolishness This week we conclude our current study out of 1 Kings with a survey of the kings that followed King Solomon in 1 Kings 11-16. Take some time to read the text. Consider the things that are repeated about each king. What does this tell you about how a person's obedience or disobedience affects others? 2024-02-1833 minRocklane Christian Church SermonsWisdom & Disobedience This week we look at the dramatic downfall of King Solomon in 1 Kings 11:1-13. Take some time to read the text along with Deuteronomy 7:3-4, 17:17, and 1 Kings 8:59-61. Identify Solomon's sins. How do you think he got here? What warnings should we heed from this? 2024-02-1135 minRocklane Christian Church SermonsWisdom & Achievement Pt 1 This week we begin a 2-part survey of 1 Kings 4-9:9. We are looking at Solomon's breathtaking accomplishments and talking about the danger we face in our accomplishment of thinking it all comes from us and is for us. Read through the text, notice things Solomon says and does that help him remember where his accomplishment comes from and what it's really for. Consider God's statement to Solomon in 1 Kings 6:11-13. Why does he tell Solomon this when He does? What does this tell you about God's priorities in your accomplishments? 2024-01-2833 minRocklane Christian Church SermonsWisdom & Love This week we continue our study in 1 Kings with a look at 1 Kings 3:16-28 and the first test of Solomon's wisdom. Read the story and consider what it tells you about wisdom and what it tells you about love and when the best thing to do in love is to let go. 2024-01-2125 minRocklane Christian Church SermonsWisdom & Humility This week we look at 1 Kings 3:3-14 in which God offers to give Solomon anything he asks for and Solomon asks for wisdom. Read the text and identify marks of Solomon's humility. Notice it was his humility that caused God to be so pleased with him (see James 4:10). What does it mean to be humble and why is humility essential to both wisdom and obedience? 2024-01-1432 minRocklane Christian Church SermonsWisdom & Aging We begin the new year with a new study in the book of 1 Kings and the life of King Solomon called "Wisdom and Obedience." We begin this study with a look at the final days of King David's life. 1 Kings 1 begins with a statement about David's aging. Read chapters 1 and 2 - especially consider David's words and actions. What do you learn about his priorities and state of mind in his old age? When you consider his final words to Solomon, what ultimate legacy is he leaving behind? 2024-01-0728 min
Rocklane Christian Church SermonsLove for the Household of Faith This week we'll be looking at God's design to use the mutual love of believers to open the eyes of a skeptical world. And, we'll discuss some of The Deceiver's obstacles designed to make our love shallow. There are many scriptures addressing this topic. The verses below will get us started:John 15:12, I Thessalonians 3:12, I John 4;21, Romans 14:19, I John 4:4 2023-12-3124 min
Rocklane Christian Church SermonsDeciding to Receive the Gifts Christ Gives This week we conclude our currents series in our Christmas Eve service considering the gifts beneath the tree and the gifts that Christ has provided for us. Just like you have to open a gift before you can use it - the gifts from Christ are numerous and wonderful but we must open them first! Read the following texts and look for the gifts from Christ you find in them and what you must do to open those gifts. Ephesians 2:8-10; Luke 11:1-2; John 13:14-15; and John 14:27. 2023-12-2455 minRocklane Christian Church SermonsDeciding to Grow at Christmas Time This week we look at the importance of growing deeper in the faith - striving to mature in Christ - in the midst of Christmas time. Read Ephesians 4:11-15 and Philippians 2:12-13, what do these tell you about maturing in Christ and what you can do to pursue a deeper, growing relationship with Him? 2023-12-1728 minRocklane Christian Church SermonsDeciding to Shine Jesus Light at Christmas This week we continue our examination of what it means to choose to make Jesus the reason for our season rather than expecting other people to make Him the reason for theirs. We are considering the lights that go on the tree – just like we must put the lights on the Christmas tree we must choose to shine Jesus’ light into the world around us. Take some time to read Jesus’ words in Matthew 5:14-16 and Mark 2:16-17 and consider what Jesus is trying to teach us here about how to shine His light. 2023-12-1027 minRocklane Christian Church SermonsMaking Jesus the Reason for Your Season This week we begin a new series that's all about Christmas! This time of year, we often say “Jesus is the reason for the season!” We say this because many Christ-followers celebrate the birth of Christ (the greatest gift ever given) this time of year. We often get upset with the world for not making the season more about Jesus. In preparation for this Sunday consider a few questions: Why should we expect the world to celebrate Jesus’ birth? How can you and I make Jesus the reason for our season? 2023-12-0331 min
Rocklane Christian Church Sermons“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” This week we conclude our current study out of Hebrews and our year long journey through this letter with a look to Hebrews 13:8-25. Here we are reminded that as a church we must work to keep Jesus in charge and avoid being drawn away from Him by false teaching. We must go to Jesus "outside the camp" because there is no life to be found in the camp. Read the text - what are some things you find here that every church ought to do together to keep Jesus in charge of their congregation. 2023-11-2634 minRocklane Christian Church SermonsA Church's Priorities This week we find a list of priorities in Hebrews 13:1-7 that should be regularly checked on and maintained in a Christian Church. Maintaining these emphases will help us keep Christ in the driver’s seat, leading us in His will. Read the text and write down the different areas that we are called to maintain and consider how you can help our church focus on these areas. 2023-11-1933 minRocklane Christian Church Sermons“…a kingdom that cannot be shaken…” This week we return to Hebrews one more time this year in a series called "A Christian Church". The book of Hebrews is about holding fast to Jesus or, as Hebrews 2:1 says, keeping from drifting away from Him. This series focuses on how we are meant to help each other remain faithful to Christ. This week's text is Hebrews 12:14-29. Read the text and consider what it calls us to do to help each other draw near to Christ. 2023-11-1239 min
Rocklane Christian Church SermonsPraying for Power This week we conclude our survey of D.A. Carson's "Praying with Paul" with a look at Chapter 11 and Paul's prayer in Ephesians 3:14-21. Read the text (and the chapter if you have the book) and consider what Paul prays for the Ephesian Christians and why he prays it. 2023-11-0530 minRocklane Christian Church SermonsWorthy Petitions This family Sunday we continue our series studying of the prayer Paul offers in one of his epistles. Our guide will be D.A. Carson and his book "Praying with Paul". This week we will be examining 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12. We are looking forward to seeing you there! 2023-10-2923 minRocklane Christian Church Sermons"A Framework for Prayer" This week we begin a brief series studying a few of the prayers Paul offers in some of his epistles. Our guide will be D.A. Carson and his book "Praying with Paul". This week we will be examining 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12. In verse 11 Paul says, "With this in mind, we pray constantly for you..." With what in mind? Read the text and consider what was on Paul's mind that facilitated him praying "constantly" for the Christians of Thessalonica? Consider what this means to your own mindset as you pray. 2023-10-2234 min
Rocklane Christian Church Sermons“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses…” We conclude our current study in Hebrews this Sunday with a look at Hebrews 12:1-13. After giving us all these examples of the faith the writer says, "Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses..." Read the text - what are these people witnesses to? What does it mean that we are surrounded by them? And what is the central answer to this - since we are "surrounded" by "witnesses" like Abraham and Moses and so many others - so what? What does the text call us to do with this? 2023-10-1540 minRocklane Christian Church SermonsThe Pros and Cons of Faith This week we look at a series of brief examples of faith found in Hebrews 11:24-40. Read the text and make two lists - one with the positive things that came from faith and one with the negative. Have any of these shown up in your life? Why do you think the text makes a point of bringing up examples of people who suffered dramatically because of their faith along with stories like the Red Sea, Rahab and the walls of Jericho where there was dramatic deliverance? 2023-10-0834 minRocklane Christian Church SermonsThe Faith of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph and Moses’ Parents This week we look at the faith of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, and Moses' Parents. How did the faith of our spiritual fathers affect their biological children? Read Hebrews 11:17-23 - what does it teach you about how to help those you have influence over, especially your children grow in their faith? 2023-10-011h 02Rocklane Christian Church SermonsThe Faith of Abraham This week we are learning about faith from "Father Abraham" in Hebrews 11:8-19. Take some time to read the text along with Genesis 12:1-4. What promises did God make to Abraham? What did Abraham have to do in trusting those promises? What promises has God made to you? What risks do those require? 2023-09-2436 minRocklane Christian Church SermonsFaith Produces This week we will take a look at examples of faith by our biblical forefathers. What did faith produce in these men and how can we walk in faith as they did. Take a look at Hebrews 11:4-7. 2023-09-1733 minRocklane Christian Church SermonsWhat is Faith? What is Faith? 2023-09-1040 min
Rocklane Christian Church Sermons“In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence…” We are concluding our study of the fear of God this Sunday with a look at Proverbs 14:26 which says, "In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence..." Where do you draw your confidence from? How can the fear of the Lord give a person "strong confidence"? Consider the question posed to Job in Job 4:6, "Is not the fear of the Lord your confidence?" 2023-09-0338 minRocklane Christian Church Sermons"The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life." This Sunday we will be examining Proverbs 14:27's claim that "The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life..." As you consider this passage - what gives you life? what drains your life? How is a healthy fear of the Lord a fountain of life for us? 2023-08-2732 minRocklane Christian Church Sermons“The fear of the Lord is hatred of evil.” This week we continue our examination of the fear of the Lord with a look at Proverbs 8:13, "The fear of the Lord is hatred of evil." When you think of evil, what do you think of? What evil do you find in your life? How does the fear of the Lord produce "hatred" for evil (not people but evil itself)? Read Proverbs 3:7 and Proverbs 16:6. 2023-08-2032 minRocklane Christian Church Sermons“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom…” This week we continue our study of the Fear of the Lord in scripture with a consideration of Proverbs 9:10 which tells us that "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom..." Take some time and prayerfully consider what the difference is between knowledge and wisdom. How is the fear of the Lord the beginning of wisdom? Read Job 28:28, Proverbs 3:7; 15:33, and 1 Corinthians 3:19 for further understanding. 2023-08-1334 minRocklane Christian Church Sermons“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge…” This week we begin a new series on the fear of the Lord. The scripture is filled with references to the fear of the Lord being the beginning of wisdom and knowledge, being a source of life and confidence, and being a treasure both to us and to God. It is a wondrous and wonderful state of being. This week we will be talking about what the fear of the Lord is and looking at Proverbs 1:7's claim that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. 2023-08-0634 min
Rocklane Christian Church SermonsThe Call of Abram This Sunday is Family Sunday, and Matt Schar, our new children's pastor, is sharing the word with us. We will be studying the call of Abram and his family in Genesis 11:27-12:9. When God speaks, new things happen and for Abram and his family everything changes. Come ready to wrestle with God's word! 2023-07-3027 min
Rocklane Christian Church SermonsHold Fast to Jesus Have you ever experienced a time when you felt you where "holding on for dear life"? As we maneuver through life we constantly come up against different pressures and influences that try to push or pull us like leaves blown by the wind. As we look around our world today, it's clear that people feel lost and adrift, without anything consistent and dependable to keep them grounded and secure. This week we are wrapping up the Hold Fast series by looking to Jesus, the only sure anchor which we can tether ourselves to so that we may be able...2023-07-2336 minRocklane Christian Church SermonsHold Fast Together This week we begin a brief study in Hebrews 10 called "Hold Fast". Here we examine how to hold fast to Jesus in a world desperately trying to get us to let go. Read Hebrews 10:19-25 with a thought toward how Christian community helps us hold fast to Jesus. 2023-07-1634 min
Rocklane Christian Church Sermons“…in the Valley of Decision!” This week we conclude our study of Joel 3 with a discussion of evil in the world. Sometimes our hardships come from evil in the world. Why do the evil often prosper while the faithful suffer? Read Joel 3 and prayerfully consider what Joel is saying to Israel and might be telling you about evil in the world. 2023-07-0932 minRocklane Christian Church Sermons"...for He is gracious and merciful..." This week, we continue our study in Joel with a look at Joel 2:18-32. The prophet is teaching us how to turn to the Lord in our hard moments (even when they’re our fault) so that we might grow. This week he talks about the importance of remembering Gods love and goodness in our hardship. Read the text and write down all the reasons we have for knowing He is good and that He loves us. 2023-07-0234 minRocklane Christian Church Sermons"...return to me with all your heart..." This week we continue our study of the book of Joel with a look at Joel 2:1-17. Here Joel confronts Israel's sins and presents an impassioned plea for repentance. Read the text and consider why should we take sin so seriously? What the the essential pieces to "returning to the Lord"? And does the notion that Jesus could come back at any moment excite you or scare you? 2023-06-2529 minRocklane Christian Church SermonsReacting to Pain This week we're starting a new study out of the book of Joel. Joel writes to the Israelites in a time of national crisis and calls them to turn to the Lord. Read chapter 1 and consider what tangible steps Joel calls on Israel to take to draw near to God in their moment of suffering. What do you think Joel is trying to get across? 2023-06-1835 min
Rocklane Christian Church SermonsSession Three Session Three of Seth's Thursday night Bible study on Galatians. 2021-01-281h 23
Rocklane Christian Church SermonsNew identity requires new behavior What a powerful message and question and answer time with Phil and Seth. 2020-07-121h 10
Rocklane Christian Church SermonsPray Like Jesus This week we begin a short series called “Pray Like Jesus” in which we will be examining three prayers of Jesus that He offered just before and during the greatest trial of His life. This week we will be looking at what we call the High Priestly Prayer of John 17.If this was your first time here please click this link: https://rocklanechristian.org/forms/connection-cardWant to fill out the sermon notes? Click here: https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=S1M9toiLLLooking for Seth’s sermon on the Lord prayer...2020-03-2959 min