Robertsdale Church of Christ

Our tagline as a church is: A place where FAITH is practiced, HOPE is shared and LOVE is experienced. But what do we mean by being a place where faith is practiced? Listen to learn more. www.robertsdalechurch.com

Where do I belong? Aside from food and shelter, having a place to belong is one of our most primal needs as human beings. God, in his infinite wisdom, designed the church to be a place where everyone can belong. But belonging is a perception-based value. No one can tell you that you belong. Only you can determine when you feel like you belong. In this message, Eric looks at the story of Zacchaeus...

What's next? It's the question that the disciples were asking in John 21. How will disciples of Jesus thrive without Jesus physically present on this earth? Jesus gives three aspects of following him while being empowered by his Spirit: (1) Obedience, (2) Relationship, and (3) Ministry. www.robertsdalechurch.com

There is a fine line between doubt and discernment. This truth is seen in the story of Thomas from John chapter 20. Thomas wanted to see the risen Jesus so he could believe. He wanted to see the evidence. And so do you and I. www.robertsdalechurch.com

John 19 describes the crucifixion of Jesus. In this message, Eric points out the two things that John wants the reader to see... (1) Jesus is the crowned and exalted king, and (2) Jesus is in complete control. www.robertsdalechurch.com

Just hours before Jesus was hung on a cross, he had a conversation with the Roman governor Pontius Pilate. Their conversation revealed Jesus' true identity as not only King of the Jews, but the King of Kings. Their conversation is very important for any follower of Jesus. www.robertsdalechurch.com

The third story in Luke 15 is often called "The Parable of the Prodigal Son". But it might more accurately be called "The Parable of the Prodigal God". In this message, Eric looks at how God is the actual prodigal because he recklessly gives grace and forgiveness to his two rebellious sons.  www.robertsdalechurch.com

In Luke 15, Jesus told three parables. The third parable is about a father with two sons. We spend a lot of time talking about the younger son, but this message looks at the story of the older brother. It's a story that if you've grown up in church or have been in church for a long time, you just might identify with more than you realize.  www.robertsdalechurch.com

In Luke 15, Jesus told a parable about a father with two sons. In the first part of the story, he shared about the younger son who lived selfishly and recklessly. But when he came to his senses, he decided to return home. And along the way, life was sending him alarms to help wake him up to the terrible decisions he was making. In this message, Eric looks at some of the alarms God sends to us.&nbs...

In Luke 15, Jesus told a series of parables about lost sheep, lost coin, and two lost sons. In this lesson, Eric looks at how Jesus uses these stories to shatter our categories.  www.robertsdalechurch.com

A Better Way // Live Love Series // Eric Gray

In the letter of 1 John, the writer uses two examples -- one positive, one negative -- to demonstrate generous love. He uses the example of Cain and Jesus. He then makes the point that generous love has open eyes, open hearts and open hands. www.robertsdalechurch.com

The story of Nehemiah tells us how the Jews rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem in just 52 days. How did they accomplish this amazing task, even with all of the adversity and opposition they faced? Everyone had someone next to them.  God's plan is for you to have someone next to you... a group of people called the church who you can share your life with and grow in your love for Jesus. www.roberts...

Before telling us what to do, God always tells us who and Whose we are. What does God want you to remember? You are His chosen. You are holy and dearly loved. By remembering this, we can become love because he first loved us.  www.robertsdalechurch.com

What do we want to be known for? Love. Because love changes everything.  God revealed and defined his love; then he empowered us to live through and spread his love for the sake of the world.  So we want to be people who Live Love. www.robertsdalechurch.com

"For all of the promises of God find their Yes in [Jesus]. That is why it is through Him that we utter our Amen to God for his glory." In this message, Jeff Braley reminds us that (1) God is faithful, (2) God repeats himself, and (3) God makes things new. www.robertsdalechurch.com

A little over 2,000 years ago, shepherds were working in the fields one night when angels appeared to them to deliver a powerful message.  Somehow, some way, this little baby would bring peace to earth and good news of great joy.  How would Jesus fix our brokenness and give us peace?  Through the cross.  Through the most shameful, humiliating way to die. www.robertsdalechurch.c...

Dietrich Bonhoeffer said, “When Christ calls a man, he bids him to come and die.” In Luke 9, Jesus invites us to exchange death for life. By doing so, we will have made the greatest trade possible. www.robertsdalechurch.com

Joy is a part of life, but so is sorrow. Sometimes joy follows sorrow, but oftentimes joy and sorrow are experienced together. What Jesus offers to his followers is to take our sorrow and infuse his joy. www.robertsdalechurch.com

One of the great traditions of Christmas is to exchange gifts. It shows thoughtfulness to pick out a gift for someone else. But have you ever had a bad gift exchange where someone else invested way more into the gift given to you than you invested into the gift given to them? This Christmas season we want to remember the amazing gifts that Jesus has given to us — his peace, hope, joy and life. In...

What do you do when you just can't decide what to do? It's a scenario that we all face. It is one of the most anxious places we can find ourselves in life. In fact, the early church in Acts 15 found themselves there. We can learn valuable principles from how they navigated a difficult situation to apply to our lives. www.robertsdalechurch.com

Philippians 4 challenges you to "rejoice always... with thanksgiving..." This was written by Paul from prison. He practiced what he preached because he knew a perspective of praise would unlock our hearts and minds when anxiety tries to lock us in. www.robertsdalechurch.com

Over 3,000 years ago, King David asked a great question that we are still asking today… “When the foundations for good collapse, what can good people do?” (Psalm 11:3 NCV) David’s question is our question.  When the foundation and stability of your life collapses, what can you do? The Bible says to pray, and allow the peace of God to guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus. www.robertsdalec...

When it comes to your stress and anxiety level, you have a limit. You weren't created to live with stress and anxiety though. If you have ever felt like you can't handle anymore, you're in good company. So did Elijah, God's prophet. www.robertsdalechurch.com

Fear is an emotion we feel, but not one God wants us to live with in unhealthy ways. Fear shows up in our lives in many ways—through things like doubt, insecurity, worry and anxiety. In Judges 6, we meet a man named Gideon who, while experiencing fear and brokenness, was called to live above his fears. www.robertsdalechurch.com