Rolling Hills Community Church // Franklin Campus

There is a God-shaped hole in every one of us. We try to fill this hole in our lives with money, success, power, or possessions. The world tells us that these things will satisfy, but they never do. As soon as we buy something or reach a new position in a job, we are already looking for what’s next. True fulfillment comes only in Jesus. He is everything we need and desire. Is there anything in you...

As Christ-followers, we are in a battle. Our enemy wants to render us ineffective for the Kingdom of God. The devil longs to deceive us and get a foothold in our minds, home, workplace, and church. But, our God is greater. God gives us spiritual armor for the battle, and the last piece of armor is prayer. Prayer invites God into our situations and struggles. Our God is greater! Prayer changes thin...

It’s easy to think of the Armor of God as a metaphor that’s distant from our everyday realities. But each piece is meant to be utilized in “every situation” as Paul writes in Ephesians 6:16. Reflect this week on the following questions: 1. What dart of the enemy has come your way? What promises in Scripture can you claim by faith that will extinguish his arrows? 2. Our salvation is a present reali...

We are in a spiritual battle. Our enemy, the devil, longs to get a foothold in our mind, home, workplace, and church. As Christ-followers, we must resist the devil and put on the full armor of God. This week, will you put on the Belt of Truth as you evaluate the information you hear? Listen to what God says about you and the truth of Jesus Christ. Also, cover your heart in His Righteousness and pu...

We are in a spiritual battle. Most of the time we only focus on what we can see, but there is a battle that rages between Good vs. Evil, that we cannot see, and impacts all of us. We have an enemy who does not want us to succeed in life. The devil endeavors to keep people from God and schemes against those who seek to follow Jesus. Yet, God is more powerful than our enemy and gives us the armor to...

Jesus calls us to follow Him. When we respond to His invitation, it is the beginning of an amazing spiritual journey. There is a difference between Cultural Christianity and Committed Christianity. Jesus doesn’t simply want us to be a fan, but a follower of His. In order to do this, we must give our all. Investing our lives in God’s agenda changes our life and impacts the world. The greatest joy i...

God is love. The defining characteristic of a Christian is love. We are called to love God and to love others. As we grow spiritually, we should be growing deeper in love. Jesus came to teach and show us how to live. Jesus loved everyone always, and this is our call as His disciples. As we grow in our love for God, we will grow in our love for others. Are you growing in your love for God and your...

Jesus calls every disciple to share our faith with others. For many Christians this is a struggle. We feel uncomfortable sharing our faith or we don’t know what to say, so many times we just don’t say or do anything. Yet, our world desperately needs Jesus! Everyone needs the hope and help of Jesus. Fact is, someone shared Jesus with us, and we are forever grateful. Now it is our time to reach out...

We are God’s people. We have entered into a relationship with God through the price Jesus paid for our sins on the cross. We are redeemed and restored by His goodness and grace. Jesus invites us to follow Him. To learn to hear His voice, trust, and obey. Jesus longs to lead us into a great life - life ”to the full.” Who are you listening to? Are you listening to what your enemy says about you or w...

What’s your “but” when it comes to church attendance? How about when it comes to church service? We all have them–those exceptions to what matters. Participating in the ministry of a local church comes with a long list of ifs, whens, and maybes for most people. However, the Church is Christ’s body and it will be built with you or in spite of you. Truth is, nothing in your life and your pending yea...

2020 has been a hard year for everyone, but CHRISTmas is here. Jesus has come to bring Hope, Peace, Love, and Joy into our world and into our life. Joy comes when we focus on what we do have, and not on what we don’t have. Because of Jesus, we have everything we will ever need - salvation, peace, hope, love, and joy. Will you experience the Joy of CHRISTmas this year? Take time to express your gra...

Mary’s song is a hymn of worship. Her words paint the picture of what God has done and what He will do. They tell the story of the Gospel. For God so loved the world that He sent His Son so that we would have eternal life. Eternal life does not start at death. It starts with our new birth. Mary’s song points us to the truth that we are born to a new way of life. A new life together in community.

Today, at this moment in time we desperately need to meditate on the truth found in these verses that retell the story of Christ coming to earth. Because it is a story of peace, a story of peace being restored to people broken by sin. We need the peace that comes with the reminder that God has a plan and at just the right time He sent His son to earth, to put on flesh and be present with us. We ne...

Hope is powerful. Where there is hope, there is life. Think about all the places where you place your hope? “I hope to see my family. I hope I get this job. I hope this deal comes through. I hope there is a vaccine.” Yet, God wants us to place our ultimate hope and trust in Him. God always comes through. Everything in this world will fade away, but God lasts forever. Let’s place our hope firmly in...

This has been a crazy year, yet our God is faithful. Think about all the ways He has provided for you this year. Thanksgiving should be more than one day a year. We are called to be thankful everyday of our life. Being thankful changes our mindset and attitude. Therefore, let’s start each day being thankful to our great God. What a difference Thanksgiving makes in each of us. We all have so much f...

This is our Commitment or Re-Commitment Sunday. In November 2018, God called us as a church to embark on a 3-year “For the Kingdom” Campaign in order to invest in the next generation, expand His work into Nolensville and Nashville, grow the Franklin campus to impact more people for Christ and to build two new Transitional Living Homes for vulnerable children in Moldova. God has done miracles in th...

Our God is a God of miracles. When the odds seem overwhelming, this is when God does His best work. Whatever challenge you are facing today, always remember God is greater. So, what bold prayer are you praying in your life? Pray, asking God, to do what only He can do. As a church, we are joining together in praying “For the Kingdom.” We are praying and committing to see God accomplish His Will thr...

Sin is a big deal to God. We tend to think something is little and it really doesn’t matter much. We look around and think, “Well, everyone is doing it, so it must be okay.” But, as God’s people, we are called to be different. God hates sin because He knows how it destroys people’s lives and it sent His Son to the cross. Be honest today - is there an area of sin in your life that you are toleratin...

God does miracles in the lives of His people. God brought His people in the Bible out of slavery in Egypt, yet God was not finished with them. God had a beautiful land and life for them. And, God is not finished with us, as His people today. God brought us out of slavery to sin by His grace through Jesus Christ His Son. And, God is still at work in us. As long as there is breath in our lungs, God...

There comes various points in our life where God calls us to step out in faith. It is so much easier to stay where we are, but God invites us to follow Him. We should never settle for being comfortable or complacent. What is your Next Step of faith? Maybe it is following Jesus in believer’s baptism. Maybe it is joining the church or serving in some capacity on Sunday mornings. Maybe it is inviting...

Strength and courage are two things that are difficult to have on our own. However, when we have the God of creation on our side – with us wherever we go – we can have strength. We can have courage. We don't have to fear or be discouraged. We can go out in faith and trust that He will be with us, no matter where He may lead or call us.

We all want love. Not the cheap imitation that our world offers, but real love. We want a love that will last. A love that will stand the test of time and hardships. We want a rock solid, godly marriage or future marriage. We want loving friendships and to raise children that know they are truly loved. Real love is a choice. We choose to love or we choose not to love. We choose to love God, our sp...

Men, the message on Sunday was a challenge to display greater faith in God. Have you taken time to process the three big questions that every man should ask? If not, take some time today to pray through these: When was the last time you did something that was destined to fail without the help of God? Are you leading your children to walk in faith? Have you given your life fully to God?

Make your commitment to God as “the One” of your life. We try to find our worth and value in our earthly relationships before we turn to God. Ruth committed her life to God. She was faithful each and every day, even through the hard times. God grew her character and prepared her for His ultimate plan for her life. Allow God to be your “One.” Trust Him and He will direct your path (Proverbs 3:5-6)....

Most people spend their life looking for “the one.” Dating and marriage is a big deal to all of us. It causes a lot of joy and stress. Yet, marriage is a gift from God. It is the way God created relationships to work. A key to a great marriage is marrying the right person. Therefore, be godly in the way you date and pursue your future spouse. Then when you are married, keep your priorities right....