Rolling Hills Community Church // Franklin Campus

We have arrived at the conclusion of our Masterclass series on the book of Romans. What an incredible series it has been, as we have been diving deep into this powerful book of the Bible and seeing God’s righteousness and reconciliation for us today. Our God is a God of love, and His redemption extends to each of us through the gift of His Son, Jesus. Through Jesus, God draws us to Himself and rev...

It can be easy for us to get things out of order, mix up our priorities, and put secondary things, like personal preferences in the primary spot where they don’t belong. It happens at home, at work, and just about anywhere you can imagine. The problem is, when our passion for our preferences becomes primary, we get distracted from what is truly important, and this is where the cracks of division b...

Our submission to God is evident in our capacity to love others and pursue holiness. By reflecting God's love and character, we bridge the gap between ourselves and the world, demonstrating God's true nature and revealing His love, grace, and authority to those around us.

In Romans 12, the apostle Paul, the author of Romans, turns the corner from the beautiful theology and deep doctrine of Romans 1-11. Romans 12 is the hinge of the letter. This begins the fourth section of the book of Romans, which is God’s will. God’s will is for Christ-followers to live out their faith in their everyday life. A Christian’s walk should equal their talk. We are called to put into p...

For Israel then and us now, CLOSED doesn’t mean FINAL. I ask then: Did God reject His people? By no means! Romans 11:1a  What if we let Paul be both PATRON and PICTURE? I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin. Romans 11:1b  Just because we see DOOM doesn’t mean there’s no DOOR. So too, at the present time there is a remnant chosen by grace. Romans 11:5  Questi...

God sent His Son, Jesus, to bring salvation to the world. In the Old Testament, God called out a people for Himself through which He would reveal His character and ultimately send His Son, the Messiah. Salvation is not based on what we do or where we are born. Salvation is found in Jesus alone. Paul always had a heart to share Jesus with others – first for his own people, the Jews, and then for al...

Romans 8 is one of the greatest chapters in the entire Bible. The chapter begins with the freedom we have through Jesus Christ. We are no longer slaves to sin and death, but as Christ-followers, we are truly alive in Jesus. Then, we see God’s sovereignty in how He is always working in our lives. As Christians, we should be living and looking more like Jesus. This should bring boldness into our liv...

A gospel foundation in the next generation happens when the adults in their life are intentional about living out the gospel. We pray that the next generation can observe God’s Good News within us and that we can articulate God’s great love toward us. His great love not only drives us toward repentance, but it also changes how we live and interact with the world around us. 

God calls us to live by faith. In Romans 4, Paul uses Abraham as an example of faith. Paul shows how Abraham believed God, and it was credited to Him as righteousness – and this was even before the Law. The Law doesn’t save us – faith in Jesus saves us. The Law shows us where we fall short and how we need a Savior. It’s not about religious practices like circumcision, but about a relationship with...

Romans 3 is such an incredible chapter in the Bible. In Romans 1-2, Paul presents the bad news. He is like a defense attorney presenting his case against humanity. The verdict is that we are all guilty. We have all sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. But, wow, praise God for the “but” in verse 21. Paul turns the corner and gives us the good news! The Gospel is that we have all sinned, but...

We can’t confuse what’s always been viewed as Paul’s most theological work and most detailed gospel outline only as facts believers must know and ground on which we must agree. All theology must be lived theology and his letter to Rome isn’t any different. That means it’s a book full of opportunities for richer 1st century understanding and deeper modern day application. The goal is that we would...

Romans is one of the greatest books of the Bible. In fact, if you want to understand the Bible, then dive deep into Romans. Romans presents the most beautiful doctrine and theology in the book's first part and then moves to how we apply these truths to our lives. Romans 1 highlights our sin and need for God. We are objects of God’s wrath until we receive His imputed righteousness. We will grow str...

Jesus redeems and restores. For all of us, there are times when we turn from Jesus and live the way of the world. Yet, what we find is not shame but grace. Jesus offers grace to Peter after Peter denies Jesus, and Jesus offers grace to each of us when we fail. As Christ-followers, we must learn to offer grace to others and live our lives for Jesus. Our purpose becomes to know Jesus and to make Him...

Easter changes everything. Death, the one thing that everyone in history has always feared, is now defeated! Jesus conquered death and made a way for everyone who follows Him to have eternal life. Easter means Jesus is alive, and we can come alive as well. Will you accept Jesus as your personal Lord and Savior today? And, if you are a Christian, then will you commit to live your life fully for Him...

Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross means our sins can be forgiven. However, each one of us must make a decision about what we believe about Jesus. Is Jesus truly the Son of God, the Messiah, and the Lord of my life? Being a Christ-follower doesn’t mean that everything will be easy in life. Jesus endured suffering, and so will we. We live in a broken and fallen world. But, the cross shows us that Jesus...

Jesus lived His life on mission. Jesus did the will of the Father and brought redemption to all of us. What is the mission of your life? We must choose between the world’s way or the Jesus Way. The world’s way is living for ourselves – our own dreams, money, success, and power. But, the Jesus Way is to live our lives for God and His will. The world and its desires pass away, but the one who follow...

Author and teacher Heather Zempel says that most people read the Bible like they read a yearbook, first going to all the pages where they can find themselves. In Scripture, that's problematic because we are not the point of the story or found on many of the pages. John 17 is one of the safe places where we can, in fact, find ourselves. Here, Jesus prayed not only for His disciples but anyone who w...

Our world is filled with problems. From economic concerns to family drama, relational tensions, to health issues. Problems are everywhere; stressors are everywhere! You may think life would be easier if there were no issues and if you could protect yourself from every pitfall. However, it will never happen. Hopefully, it comes as no shock that a yearning for a life free of all stress and problems...

There is the world’s way, and then there is The Jesus Way. The world is about living for yourself, and yet Jesus invites you to find your life In Him. If you are in Jesus, then you will bear fruit. Your life will be productive and beneficial. The challenge is to remain in Jesus. We are so tempted to run after the things of this world, but they never satisfy. Only Jesus satisfies both in this world...

The fifth purpose of the church is ministry. Many times we think that ministry is reserved for those on a church staff –for the “professional” ministers. In reality, God calls all followers of Jesus to be ministers. Ministry is when we help and serve others in the name of Jesus. Every Christ-follower has spiritual gifts to use for God’s glory. May we step out in faith and minister to those God has...

Jesus didn’t spend much time talking about what it means to have a “personal relationship with God,” although that language is certainly commonplace among Western Christians. He described the Kingdom of God, and it wasn’t an empire like His original audience might have assumed but a community of faith that we understand to be the Church. A person cannot survive or thrive in isolation, and God’s in...

Jesus didn’t spend much time talking about what it means to have a “personal relationship with God,” although that language is certainly commonplace among Western Christians. He described the Kingdom of God, and it wasn’t an empire like His original audience might have assumed but a community of faith that we understand to be the Church. A person cannot survive or thrive in isolation, and God’s in...