No matter where the church may be found throughout history and around the world, the foundation remains the same – it is Jesus Christ! The early church was known by their love, that first love of being near to Christ that poured out through them onto a waiting world. How are we doing with that […] The post First Love appeared first on Rockpointe Community Church.
We need each other. There’s just no way around it. We need the community of believers to help us grow, to challenge us, to shape us, and to allow others to be shaped by us. On our own we too easily grow self-absorbed and callous to the needs of others. But community can be hard. […] The post The Devoted appeared first on Rockpointe Community Church.
What does it mean to be the church? Not just to “come to” church, but to truly BE the church? To truly be the church is to be called out by God from a darkened world, to come and be a part of a family and fellowship of believers. To love and be loved. Forgive […] The post The Beginning appeared first on Rockpointe Community Church.
Our church community can celebrate SO MUCH as we review God’s incredible faithfulness over the years and decades of ministry here at Rockpointe Community Church. But we never, ever forget that the honor, the glory, all the credit, goes to our amazing Lord – the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. To God be ALL […] The post Upon This Rock… appeared first on Rockpointe Community Church.
Have you stopped to wonder just exactly, “Why am I here?” “Why am I part of the church broadly, and why am I a part of this specific church?” The answer to that question takes us back to our first love for Christ and His Church, where it awakens our passion for our faith and […] The post Why Am I Here Again? appeared first on Rockpointe Community Church.
The Rockpointe Community warmly welcomes good friend and guest artist Steve Garrett for a very special musical experience. Originally from Nashville, now hailing from Philadelphia, singer, songwriter, worship artist, pastor and speaker Steve Garrett brings a genuine heart for the Lord in all that he shares. Instagram & Facebook @revstevegarrett The post Songs and Stories with Steve Garrett appeared first on Rockpointe Community Church.
Have you ever thought about how God is writing the story of your life? How many chapters have you lived, and what are their themes? In what chapters have you made significant life decisions? In which ones have you made regrettable choices and in which ones have you seen detours redeemed… 22 Flee the evil desires […] The post The Story Being Written appeared first on Rockpointe Community Church.
What does it mean to be a pilgrim on his journey of faith? How does that pilgrim travel from a former life focused solely on the here-and-now to one with a profoundly eternal perspective? What did that arresting moment look like? What does it look like for us? 2 And you were dead in the trespasses […] The post One Pilgrim’s Progress appeared first on Rockpointe Community Church.
How is it possible that a devout muslim could accept the Truth of the Gospel after two years of earnest seeking, only to spend another seven putting off the ultimate faith decision? What did that decision cost Abdu? What does it cost us? At what point do we decide to embrace the Truth? 7 So he […] The post A Son From A Stone appeared first on Rockpointe Community Church.
What happens when you hit the wall? When you completely run out of fuel? When you are utterly emotionally, physically, and spiritually spent? You might be tempted to ignore the problem, distract yourself from it, or medicate it away. But what if instead, you bring your lament to the Lord and trust Him to comfort […] The post Lament appeared first on Rockpointe Community Church.
Many struggle with Christianity’s truth claim that Jesus is the only way to relationship with the one true God, the only door through which that relationship is available. But what we too often miss is the truth that Jesus also says that all are invited. So what might seem exclusive is actually the most radically […] The post I Am The Door appeared first on Rockpointe Community Church.
How can we know that God is worthy of our praise, our love, our complete devotion? When we can appreciate His authenticity, His singular uniqueness, His inestimable value, and the unfathomable depth of our need, then and only then can we understand how truly worthy He is of our everything… 17 As Jesus started on his […] The post Is He Worthy? appeared first on Rockpointe Community Church.
The Scripture very clearly tells us that one day all tribes, all nations, all people, will bend the knee to Jesus Christ as Lord. That all our confusion about earthly concerns will fade away…but the Kingdom of God remains. Eternal. Unending in every way… What is your allegiance? 13 Later the leaders sent some Pharisees and […] The post Allegiance appeared first on Rockpointe Community Church.
Is your relationship with Jesus a walk in the park or a wrestling match? An honest pursuit of God should involve a fair amount of struggle as we grapple with the complexities of life and what His Word teaches us about them. And in the struggle and grappling, like Jacob, we are marked and changed. […] The post Wrestling With God appeared first on Rockpointe Community Church.
Sometimes we have things that happen to us that are the direct result of our own sin. Other times the cause is linked to the sinfulness of the world or of those around us. But at other times there may be no apparent explanation and like Job, in our pride, we think we have the […] The post Humility appeared first on Rockpointe Community Church.
How much do you know God’s character? Do you know him well enough to trust him? Do you understand that in both good and hard times, he has a plan! So even when the odds seem impossibly long and we don’t understand what’s happening, know that the Lord will be with you. Always… 1 After the […] The post Trust appeared first on Rockpointe Community Church.
Are you aware that God wants to meet you in your weakness? That he desires the best for you, even when that requires difficult changes in your life…in your very being? Do you know that he loves you so much that he’ll patiently struggle with you until you are ready to move forward? 22 During the […] The post Acceptance appeared first on Rockpointe Community Church.
In Christ, pain and suffering ultimately have redeemed meaning. Even though this is difficult for our human minds to comprehend, they have profound purpose! And because they have purpose, God will give us the strength to endure. We may not always understand, but we can trust that He who loves us more than we could […] The post God Lives appeared first on Rockpointe Community Church.
How does the humbled Lord shape your life? Jesus Christ had every right to be exalted above any earthly ruler or cultural hero, but instead he walked a path of total humility. That was His way. And that is the way in which God is honored. How do we walk? 5 In your relationships with one […] The post The End of God appeared first on Rockpointe Community Church.
We get confused sometimes because we think that the Christian life is about a set of dos and don’ts. But on closer examination, it becomes evident that the Christian life at its core is not about that at all! It is about a contest of wills, though. It is the question – is Jesus Lord? […] The post God Appeared appeared first on Rockpointe Community Church.