Rocklane Christian Church Sermons

This week we are looking at Jeremiah 15:16 and his statement "For I am called by your name, Oh Lord..." What does it mean to be called by the name of God? What does this say about our hearts, our identity, and our purpose? Survey the book of Jeremiah - why is he known as the "weeping prophet"? In the passage mentioned above how does Jeremiah's "eating" the Word of God relate to him being called by...

We begin the new year with a study on the name of God. We will be looking at 5 intriguing and powerful scriptures that teach us regarding the name of God. We will begin with Jesus' lesson on prayer in Matthew 6:9 when He tells us to pray "Hallowed be your name". What does this mean? How is this already true? How do we make this happen in our own lives and the world around us? 

This week, we are reflecting on the meaning and mystery of the Lord’s Table. Communion is one of the most familiar practices in the life of the Church, yet it points to a reality far greater than bread and cup alone.  Together, we’ll explore how this sacred meal shapes our faith, forms our identity, and invites us into deeper participation in the life of Christ. As you prepare, read Luke 22:19–20,...

This week we are looking at the famous story of Jesus calming the storm in Matthew 8 to help answer the question "Why is Christ's birth 'good news of great joy... for all the people'?" Read the story also consider the accounts and teaching in Acts 5:41-42, Luke 6:46-49, and 2 Corinthians 4:6-18 and what they have to say about resilient joy. Merry Christmas!

This Sunday we continue our study of the "good news of great joy that will be for all the people." that the angel in Luke 2:10-11 said the birth of Christ was. We will be looking at several passages in John as well as other books in the Bible that talk about the light that Jesus shines in our lives. Read John 1 and write down everything it says about Jesus and light. What does it mean that Jesus i...

This week we start a new study where we will be considering the Angle's declaration in Luke 2:10 that Jesus' birth was "good news of great joy for all the people" and ask why? Why IS this birth some 2,000 years ago good news of great joy to us now? Each week we will find new answers in scripture to this question for Jesus' birth is "good news of great joy" for many reasons. This week we will find...

This week we conclude our year-long journey through the book of Revelation in chapters 21-22 and a look to Heaven. Read the text and jot down what it tells you about heaven, what questions it raises, and consider how verse 3 serves as a definition of heaven. As you read and write, prayerfully consider the question: how can we make it on earth as it is in heaven today?

As we enter the home stretch of Revelation, we will spend the next two weeks looking at Revelation's presentation of heaven and hell. This week will be Revelation 20:11-15 and what it shows us about hell. We find that Jesus was the one who spoke the most about this place in the Bible. Why? Because He loves us and wants to save us, because He loves us and wants to be with us forever. This week we c...

This week we continue our final study in Revelation with a look at two accounts of the second coming and judgement day in Revelation 19:11-21 & 20:1-10. Take some time and read the text and consider the description of Jesus in Revelation 19:11-16, the description of judgement in Revelation 19:17-21 & 20:7-10, and what Revelation 20:1-6 teaches us about our own death and resurrection.

This week we will be looking at the Wedding Feast of the Lamb in Revelation 19:6-10. It is a picture of a wonderful celebration. Consider what this means for us in the future. How are we to prepare for this ultimate celebration?

This week we begin our final study out of Revelation with a look to the end of the beginning. What is eternal life? When does it start? And what does Jesus mean for it to be like? Read Revelation 19:1-5 and notice that they are praising God for His judgement on the prostitute (Rome). What is justice? How is it different from vengeance? how does it relate to forgiveness? Why do we humans develop ju...

This week we conclude our study "In Every Sacred Place" with a look at "Every Sacred Fellowship". If every Christian is a priest or saint, and every effort and moment is sacred - then every relationship we have is sacred as well. Consider Matthew 9:35-38 and why Jesus feels compassion for the people and what He does in response to this and what He asks His disciples and us to do in response as wel...

This week we look at the story of Moses in Numbers 11 and Mordecai's advice to Esther in Esther 4:14 to teach us how to stay in the moment God calls us to. This week we look at how the only moment we are assured is the moment we are in and the devil works to distract us from the present moment with his lie that the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. We miss our moments because...

This week we continue our study of the Biblical teaching that every part of the Christian's life is sacred. We will be looking at Colossians 3:17, 23-23 and what it teaches us about how to live our everyday lives and handle everyday efforts. Read the texts and consider what it means to do everything in the name of Jesus, giving thanks to God, and working heartily. How would this type of living bri...

This week we begin a new study called "In Every Sacred Place" where we explore the truth of 1 Peter 2:9 - that every Christian is a priest of and to God. We like to elevate certain people to the role of minister and there is a place for teachers and pastors and elders but we must remember that all who follow Christ are all ministers of Christ. Read Colossians 3:17 and Ephesians 4:11-13 and conside...

This week is family Sunday, and we can’t wait for our children to join in with us for worship! We will be studying Philippians 4:4-9 specifically discussing anxiety, peace, and how technology impacts us.

This week we conclude our current study out of Revelation on spiritual warfare with a look at Revelation 18. Read the text and consider what it tells you about the Babylonian culture. How do these things contribute to her downfall? Where do you see these characteristics in our culture today? In our own heart?

This week we look at Revelation 17 and the role sexual immorality plays in the devil's schemes and spiritual warfare. Read the text and notice how the prostitute leads the multitudes to sexual immorality and ultimate destruction. What is the warning here, and what is the solution?

This week we continue our study of Revelation, emphasizing spiritual warfare. Read Revelation 14:6-20. Why do you think the angel proclaims the Gospel when he does? What effect might this have been intended to have on the believers and the unbelievers? How would hearing the Gospel lead people to "Fear God and give Him glory"? What is the call to endurance in v. 12-13?

This week we continue our study out of Revelation that focuses on spiritual warfare. Read Revelation 13:11-14:5. What do these texts warn us about false religions and false teachers who claim to be Christ followers? Consider how the devil uses these things to draw people, even Christians away from Christ.

This week we look at Revelation 13:1-10 and the first beast which represents the anti-christian kingdoms and "powers that be" that rise and fall. Read the text and consider what it teaches us about our relationship with government. Look at Romans 13 and 1 Peter 2. Consider the questions, "When is it ok to disobey the government?"

This week we start another series in Revelation that focuses on spiritual warfare and the battle the devil wages against Christ and against us. We are excited to have Dr. Shane Wood from Ozark Bible College here to kick this series off. Dr. Wood is well known for his biblical teaching on Revelation. He has written several books, most recently "Thinning the Veil: Encountering Jesus Christ in the bo...

This week we have a wonderful opportunity to spend some time with Tom and Suja Brane of Impact Africa. We've been supporting their work for the Lord in West Africa for many years. This Sunday we're going to hear how the Lord is working there as well as from some of our members who've recently spent time with them in Africa. This will be a great time to learn about their ministry and find out ways...

This week we conclude our current study in Revelation with a look at the seven bowls of Revelation 15-16. Take some time to read the text and consider what the bowls mean. Why does the text break from the bowls in 16:5-7 and make the point that it makes? Same question for the aside in Revelation 16:15. How do the people react to the bowls over all? What warning for us to see in their reactions?

This week we are looking at Revelation 8:6-9:21 and the first 6 of the 7 trumpets. Read the text and notice the similarities between the trumpets and the plagues in Exodus. What seems to be the message of the trumpets, consider Revelation 9:20-21. What does the text teach us about suffering and evil that pervades our world today?