God Is Consistent

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God is the only consistent being in the universe.  Everyone else and everything else is hopelessly inconsistent.  You never know what you get with us, you always can trust in what you get with God.  His character never wavers. While God’s words are true, his promises can be trusted, and his willingness to help us in temptation is guaranteed, he …

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5 Fight Rules for Married Couples

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Every married couple fights.  Even if you don’t want to give your disagreements such an extreme designation, the reality is this – conflict will come between each other.  So, how do you survive such times? If you are going to fight, you better fight fair. Here are 5 fight rules for married couples: #1 – Never Go to Bed Angry …

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I AM in a Storm

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Separated by chaotic elements, Jesus actually walked on water to reach the fearful in the boat and the needy on the shore. There is nothing so powerful that can hinder Jesus from meeting us in our most significant needs. Mark 6:45-56 45 Immediately he made his disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, to Bethsaida, while he dismissed …

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Weekly Wisdom [09.21.18]

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Need some Weekly Wisdom?  Here are my favorite resources of the week. VERSE OF THE WEEK For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome [1 John 5:3]. BOOK OF THE WEEK A Passion for God: The Spiritual Journey of A. W. Tozer by Lyle Dorsett “I fear we shall never …

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There’s a Fire Escape Plan for Every Flame of Temptation

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Do you ever feel like the temptation is just too strong?  The pull outside of you seems greater than the resolve inside of you.  Guilt encompasses you because you mess up in the same area time and time again. I’ve got good news for you.  There is a way out. Correcting a Dangerous Biblical Misinterpretation God’s words are true.  His …

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The Faithfulness of God

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Studying the attributes of God, it is critical to address the issue of God’s faithfulness.  Can God be trusted to do what he says he will do? Incorrect Perception: The Unreliable God The unreliable god is walking around with some significant baggage left by numerous people in our lives.  Each of us knows what it feels like to be forgotten …

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Compassion Never Clocks Out

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As ministry needs increased, Jesus sought solitude but was unable to obtain it due to His prioritizing of others’ needs ahead of His own. When Jesus fed the five thousand, He demonstrated the powerful principle that compassion can never clock out. Mark 6:30-44 30 The apostles returned to Jesus and told him all that they had done and taught.31 And he said …

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Weekly Wisdom [09.14.18]

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Need some Weekly Wisdom?  Here are my favorite resources of the week.

VERSE OF THE WEEK

if we are faithless, he remains faithful—for he cannot deny himself [2 Tim. 2:13]

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Run Like a Girl

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We live in a time that is in desperate need to protect the rights of women. My daughter is committed to doing her part so other girls have their chance as well.

The Transcendence of God

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Attributes of God are the foundational beliefs about who God is and what He is like that comes from Scripture.  You can’t worship a God fully if you only know Him partially.

One critical attribute to study is the transcendence of God.

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Weekly Wisdom [09.07.18]

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Need some Weekly Wisdom?  Here are my favorite resources of the week.

VERSE OF THE WEEK

Behold, these are but the outskirts of his ways, and how small a whisper do we hear of him! But the thunder of his power who can understand [Job 26:14]?

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Why I Didn’t Wait Until I Turned 99 to Write a Book on Marriage

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Writing and releasing a book on marriage is a dangerous thing.  I suppose writing a book on anything is dangerous, but the topic of marriage is an especially bold topic to address.  As a minister, I have often heard people communicate disapproval for a “younger” pastor sharing wisdom on marriage.  What does he know about it anyway?

I definitely don’t understand it all, but I do understand it some.  Here’s why I didn’t wait until I turned 99 to write a book on marriage.

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The Independence of God

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Attributes of God are the foundational beliefs about who God is and what He is like that comes from Scripture.  You can’t worship a God fully if you only know Him partially.

One critical attribute to study is the independence of God.

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Weekly Wisdom [08.31.18]

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Need some Weekly Wisdom?  Here are my favorite resources of the week.

VERSE OF THE WEEK

So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them [Gen. 1:27].

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The Immanence of God

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Studying the attributes of God is an important endeavor for the Christian disciple.  A. W. Tozer was a brilliant theologian and pastor of the twentieth century. In his book, The Knowledge of the Holy, he presented a thesis statement that signifies the importance of addressing the issue of theology. He wrote:

What comes to your mind when you think about God is the most important thing about you.

If your concept of God is incorrect, your devotion will be misguided.  We must adhere to a biblical theology that embraces correct doctrine on the identity and activity of God.  Attributes of God are the foundational beliefs about who God is and what he is like that comes from Scripture.  You can’t worship a God fully if you only know Him partially.

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Weekly Wisdom [08.24.18]

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Need some Weekly Wisdom?  Here are my favorite resources of the week.

VERSE OF THE WEEK

But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen [2 Pet. 3:18]

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Attributes of God [Fall 2018 Equip Study]

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A. W. Tozer was a brilliant theologian and pastor of the twentieth century. In his book, The Knowledge of the Holy, he presented a thesis statement that signifies the importance of addressing the issue of theology. He wrote:

“What comes to your mind when you think about God is the most important thing about you.”

On the first read, that statement may seem a bit dramatic, but is he on to something here?

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The Ever-Changing Church

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No matter what your church is like, change can be frightening.  Whether it’s a tradition of 50 years or 50 days, the moment that something changes, it’s a difficult process for people of every age and every background to embrace.

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Weekly Wisdom [08.17.18]

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Need some Weekly Wisdom?  Here are my favorite resources of the week.

VERSE OF THE WEEK

Not to us, O LORD, not to us, But to Your name give glory Because of Your lovingkindness, because of Your truth [Ps. 115:1].

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Praying the Lord’s Prayer as a Church

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Jesus taught us to pray in what we call the Lord’s Prayer.  Have you ever thought about how you can use this prayer as a template to teach your church how to pray? Here’s how Jesus taught His disciples to pray: 9 Pray then like this: “Our Father in heaven,hallowed be your name.10 Your kingdom come,your will be done,    on earth as it …

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Weekly Wisdom [08.10.18]

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Need some Weekly Wisdom?  Here are my favorite resources of the week.

VERSE OF THE WEEK

But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin [1 John 1:7].

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Fall Forward

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Whether you are a member or a guest of Rocky Creek, we want to keep you informed during this time of transition in the Fall of 2018. Rocky Creek continues to celebrate spiritual and numerical growth, and the church must provide space for current growth and plan now for continued growth in the future.

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How to Have An Effective Group

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Groups are important.  Whether you call them Gospel Groups, small groups, community groups, discipleship groups, Sunday School classes, Bible study groups, etc., the committed gathering of a smaller group of believers is essential to discipleship.

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Willing Hearts

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Whether you are a member or a guest of Rocky Creek, we want to keep you informed during this time of transition in the Fall of 2018. Rocky Creek continues to celebrate spiritual and numerical growth, and the church must provide space for current growth and plan now for continued growth in the future. As we look forward to our future, here are some helpful pieces of information to keep you informed and equipped.

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Weekly Wisdom [08.03.18]

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Need some Weekly Wisdom?  Here are my favorite resources of the week.

VERSE OF THE WEEK

and in the wilderness, where you have seen how the LORD your God carried you, as a man carries his son, all the way that you went until you came to this place [Deut. 1:31].

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Empty Chairs

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Whether you are a member or a guest of Rocky Creek, we want to keep you informed during this time of transition in the Fall of 2018. Rocky Creek continues to celebrate spiritual and numerical growth, and the church must provide space for current growth and plan now for continued growth in the future.

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Open Doors

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Whether you are a member or a guest of Rocky Creek, we want to keep you informed during this time of transition in the Fall of 2018. Rocky Creek continues to celebrate spiritual and numerical growth, and the church must provide space for current growth and plan now for continued growth in the future.

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Three Reminders for the Next Generation

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Parents want the best for their children.  Would you be willing to give the best to your children even if it included getting intentional and personal? Psalm 78:1-8 teaches that each generation needs to be reminded of 3 things: The Faithfulness of God The Frailties of the Past The Focus of the Future The Faithfulness of God The next generation …

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Why Some People Don’t Get It

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Jesus told a parable of a sower which taught how different people will respond to the gospel message. As we share the gospel with others, we must be mindful of the reasons why some people don’t get it.

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Weekly Wisdom [07.27.18]

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Need some Weekly Wisdom?  Here are my favorite resources of the week.

VERSE OF THE WEEK

The Lord is my light and my salvation;
    whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life;
    of whom shall I be afraid? [Ps. 27:1].

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10 Bible Verses on Envy

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Envy.  It is a feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else’s possessions, qualities, or luck.  And it leads to justifying others sins.  Here’s 10 Bible verses that speak to the issue of envy.

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