Resources to help you understand Scripture, grow in faithful habits, and discover more favorite passages.
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Discipleship in Four Steps
Jesus trained His disciples through a clear four-step progression—moving them from watchers to doers. This same model invites us to grow in discipleship and guide others with the same intentional approach.
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If I’m Going to Boast About Anything
We live in a world obsessed with broadcasting what we can do, but the gospel invites us to boast in something far better. Here’s how Galatians 6:14 redirects the glory from ourselves to Jesus.
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Worthwhile Boasting
Galatians 6:11-18 – Instead of bragging about what we can do in our lives, we should focus on what Christ did through His death. The cross of Jesus is the only worthwhile boasting we should communicate.
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Divine Design
In a culture full of confusion, Christians need clarity and compassion to navigate today’s toughest issues. This fall at Rocky Creek, Contemporary Issues (CM 5335) will equip you to engage with truth and grace on topics like identity, sexuality, and human dignity.
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Displaying Goodness
Goodness isn’t about being nice—it’s about doing what’s right. When the world bends the truth and applauds compromise, goodness stands firm. It’s courage rooted in conviction. It’s time to go the second mile in displaying goodness.
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Even in the Shadows: A Sermon Series Through Esther
Esther’s story shows us that even when God’s name isn’t mentioned, His hand is still at work. This fall, we’ll walk through a chaotic culture, bold decisions, and providential moments to see how God moves—even in the shadows.
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More Than a Degree: Making Jesus Your Aim
College won’t last forever, but how you live during it will shape who you become for eternity. When you truly understand how much Jesus loves you, your greatest goal won’t be grades or popularity—it’ll be to live every day to please Him.
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Reliable Outcomes
Galatians 6:6-10 – God has designed the world to produce proper results according to how we live. Whether we do what our flesh desires or what the Spirit commands, we will experience reliable outcomes.
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Eight Conversations Every Couple Should Have Before Marriage
This resource guides couples through Genesis 1–3 to uncover eight foundational truths that can strengthen their future marriage. By engaging God’s Word, sharing intentionally with each other, and seeking wise counsel, couples can prepare for a Christ-centered marriage that lasts.
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Displaying Kindness
Kindness isn’t weakness—it’s Spirit-powered strength that chooses compassion even when it’s inconvenient. A kind person doesn’t just feel sympathy—they show it in action. When the world is cold and critical, kindness makes us stand out.
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Tell Your Kids Your Story
One of the greatest tools parents have to teach their children is the lessons learned along the way. Don’t miss opportunities to share your stories of success and failures to help them navigate their paths.
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Don’t Drop the Missional Baton
Once the disciples saw that Jesus’ tomb was empty, they altered everything to share that news with others. They successfully got that news to us, but will we take the baton and pass it to others?
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God Does Love You That Much
When Jesus prayed to our Heavenly Father, it was not the first time Scripture referred to God in such fathering terms. In God’s character, we discover the type of compassionate care we desperately need.
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Don’t Waste Your College Experience
Many students waste their college experience on unhelpful pursuits. If you want to get the most out of this time, you must start by focusing on the essentials.
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Family Ministry Considerations
We organize our next-generation ministries under one umbrella because we do not want to silo individual efforts away from others. While some of our approaches vary due to the ages, the overall strategy is the same and unified.
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Jesus Didn’t Build the Church on Our Opinions
You can be sincere in your beliefs about God and still be sincerely wrong. If your thoughts about God don’t match His revelation about Himself, then you are misguided.
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Sermon Series Considerations
A pastor must think through many factors when committing to a sermon series. Consider these six items before you select your next series or annual plan.
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Jesus Didn’t Flinch
Jesus’ sacrifice would be amazing if He had gone through it while unprepared, but the amazing thing is that He knew about it and didn’t run from it. Jesus didn’t flinch when it came to securing our redemption.
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Ecclesiastes
Solomon had everything this world had to offer and was still miserably discontent. We must learn God’s perspective if we are to free ourselves from the meaningless pursuits that are rampant in our society.
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You Lack One Thing
Each of us has that one thing that really has us. It is difficult to follow Jesus closely if you delight in something more than Him.
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Be Slow to Speak
People have always maintained different opinions on world issues, but, due to the rise of social media, everyone has an opportunity to broadcast and amplify their voices more than ever before. How can we endure the next few weeks in a tense election season? It’s time to go the 2nd mile in learning to be…
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Bring a Friend Along
As disciples of Jesus, we have the good news that this world needs to hear, but are we sharing it? Instead of waiting for people to come to you in need, have you ever considered inviting them to walk with you as you follow Jesus? I promise that it’s not as difficult as you think…
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Seek the City’s Welfare
As our world continues to polarize its citizens into different camps, how should Christians respond? Instead of retreating from this world, we need to be blessing this world. Your city should be a blessed place because of your church’s involvement in it.
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Strive for Personal Holiness
When times are difficult, it makes it easier for us to justify sin. As the pressures of 2020 rise, do you find it easy to excuse yourself for wayward behavior? Now is not the time to give in to sin, but to push towards obedience.
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Commit to Intentional Checkups
For anyone who has committed to a local church but never felt connected, I want to help you. The reason some never experience deep relationships is because interaction is never pursued outside the weekly gathering. You can’t connect through 1 hour a week. It’s time to go the 2nd mile in committing to intentional checkups.
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Prioritize Your Weekly Group
When social distancing hit, most churches went to groups online. While we were all thankful for apps like Zoom, we also feel the fatigue from it all. As we navigate the upcoming months, you need to commit to yours and others’ spiritual growth. It’s time to go the 2nd mile in prioritizing your weekly group.
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The New Church Normal
Now that we have made it through the first half of 2020, people are constantly asking – when will we get back to normal? I hate to break it to you, but I don’t think we are going to return to it, but that doesn’t have to be a bad thing for your life, family,…
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Controlling Comparison
The 10th commandment warns against coveting. While this sin may be last on the list, it is one of the most prevalent in our hearts. In fact, our casual acceptance of it reveals that we don’t take it that seriously. Deep down, this is as serious of a sin as they come. It’s time to…
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Highlighting Honesty
You can tell our culture doesn’t see lying as that big of a sin when we always categorize our deceit as just “a little white lie.” Bearing false witness speaks clearly about our character and teaches others that we are untrustworthy. It’s not just about avoiding lies, but about being trusted to say the truth.
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Redefining Robbery
The 8th commandment warns against stealing. Most of us think of theft as something that only criminals and children struggle doing. We almost feel impervious to such temptation. But are we? How frequent do we justify our subtle possession of things that do not belong to us?
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Your Father Isn’t Annoyed by Your Requests
Many of us are lacking certain things because we have simply refused to ask God for them. As our Father, he knows what we need and takes pleasure in giving us good gifts.
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Distinctly Forgiven
Many people come to Jesus for numerous issues. While He can and will help us in many ways, the greatest need we have is for forgiveness.
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The Just Way to Be Judgmental
One of Jesus’ most misinterpreted phrases was his teaching on judging one another. Jesus didn’t expect us to refrain from accountability but abstain from hypocrisy.
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Distinctly Guided
To follow Jesus, you must know what direction He is taking. We are truly guided by God when we study the truth of God’s Word.
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The Weariness of Worry
You would have plenty of valid reasons to worry if God was not your intentionally provisional Father. Rid yourself of the weariness of worry and trust God for your daily needs.
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Distinctly Chosen
You might have a million reasons to why God shouldn’t use you, but He is not frightened by your insecurities or inabilities. Jesus is calling you to follow Him simply because He wants you.
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The Danger of Decadence
When we believe our status to be contingent upon what we own in this life, it robs us of obtaining true treasure. Decide if you will either serve God or money.
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Fast Approvals
Like many other spiritual disciplines, fasting can, unfortunately, be a means to gain the approval of others. Jesus taught that fasting should only be something directed to and noticed by God.
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The Most Important Family to Pastor in Your Church
With the numerous needs among the families in your church, the family that often gets neglected is your own. Whether family discipleship is a new concept or an overlooked activity for you, create a renewed plan to lead, encourage, and disciple your spouse and children in your home.
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When They’ve Hurt You So Deeply
When others cause emotional pain in your life, forgiveness is the only restorative option. Jesus explained that our forgiveness of others is tied to God’s forgiveness towards us.