Resources to help you understand Scripture, grow in faithful habits, and discover more favorite passages.
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Making the Bible Clear for Others
Most Christians agree that knowing God’s Word is vital for spiritual growth, yet many feel it’s too hard to understand or explain. As disciples, we must commit to clear and faithful teaching that helps others grasp the truth.
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Let No Selfishness Separate
Marriage falls apart when selfishness takes over. If you want a Christ-centered marriage, stop making it about you and start serving your spouse like Jesus served you—selflessly, sacrificially, and without waiting for another to deserve it.
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Salvation: Forgiveness According to God’s Standard
The security of salvation depends on whose work it ultimately is. We might fumble, but God remains faithful.
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Helpful Restraints
Galatians 3:15-22 – Many wonder why God provided a covenant for His people and later gave them rules they could not keep. The law couldn’t save anyone, but it did help in restraining the spread of sin.
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How to Handle Team Frustration
No matter how strong your team is, conflict will eventually surface, and how you handle it will define your effectiveness together. Whether the issue is someone being wrong, weird, or weak, responding with grace and biblical wisdom is key to restoring unity.
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What You Can’t Control
We often become overwhelmed by the sheer number of problems pressing on us, many of which lie beyond our ability to fix. But instead of being consumed by what you can’t control, choose to focus your energy on what you can.
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The Bible Isn’t Boring
Beth once thought the Bible was boring—until a simple challenge led her to discover life-changing truth in its pages. Scripture isn’t dull; it’s the cure for the world’s deepest sickness, pointing to Jesus as the Savior who brings healing, purpose, and hope.
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Faithful Redemption
Galatians 3:10-14 – Our works could not save us; in fact, they only condemned us. Through the sacrifice of Jesus, we obtain the faithful redemption that we require under sin’s curse.
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There’s Still Room
Luke 14:22 – On Good Friday, we remember Jesus’s sacrifice of offering us a seat at His table. Throughout the Scriptures, we discover His commitment to convey that there’s still room with Him for people like us.
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Learning How to Bear with Unbearable Team Members
Jesus chose disciples with clashing backgrounds to teach unity through diversity. Following Him means bearing with one another, not just forgiving but growing together.
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2024 Sermon Series
After much prayer, study, and discussion, our pastors have decided on the preaching direction for 2024. As we consider the state of our church and the challenges of the upcoming year, we anticipate God’s Word equipping us in these critical areas.
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Outlook Magazine
We have much to celebrate as a church, and we don’t want to rush by the opportunity to do so. Our Outlook Magazine celebrates what Jesus did among us in 2023 and anticipates what He will do in 2024.
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Worshiping on a Monday
Don’t reserve your praise for only on Sundays. If God is good every day of the week, He deserves our praise just as much.
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Waypoint (November 2023)
We’re celebrating what God has done at Rocky Creek this year and sharing plans for next year. You can find resources mentioned throughout this Waypoint, including a digital copy of Outlook and Bible Reading Plans, on our website!
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The Reason Both Your Church and Pastor Fail
Many churches struggle because they expect the pastor to do what he is called not to do. Your leader’s role is not to do all the ministry required but to equip the membership to meet all needs together.
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Make Disciples – Not Converts
Jesus wanted disciples – not converts. He discipled men who would continue to grow, not just men who would maintain an undeveloped faith.
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Speaking the Truth in Love (So You Don’t Get Hit by a Bus)
It is not loving to allow people to continue down dangerous trajectories. To speak the truth in love sometimes means we have to confront people because we care for them so much.
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Pivotal Student Ministry Values
For a church’s student ministry to succeed, it cannot be isolated from the overall strategy of the church. Your students need certain things at this critical stage, and your ministry values can help accomplish them.
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Protect Both Your Heart & Your Head
Don’t walk through the battlefield of this life without protecting your heart and your head. There is a war raging, and you best be prepared for attacks on both.
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Kenya Highlights 2023
Our mission trip to Kenya was full of incredible opportunities to share the gospel and disciple believers. Here are some updates from our unforgettable week with Spread Truth.
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The Lamentable Legacy of Laziness
While laziness seems to be an accepted cultural disposition, it significantly lessens an individual’s overall opportunities. God’s Word highlights both the blessings and the benefits of hard work. Excuses When you blame laziness on your personality, you covertly attempt to blame God for your lack of effort. Laziness is not a disease or a dysfunction…
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The Other Side of the Coin
Both the rich and the poor are in danger of neglecting God’s wisdom regarding finances. No matter how much you possess, you must be careful to prioritize biblical perspectives and biblical practices. Reminders About Proverbs Proverbs are more scattered than sequential. Proverbs are more principles than promises. Proverbs are more expressive than exhaustive. Proverbs 30:7-9…
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Prince of Peace
In a world where chaos abounds, where are we to find peace? Following Jesus provides the only path to experiencing unshakable peace. On a scale of 1 to 10, how peaceful is your life right now? John 14:25-31 25 “These things I have spoken to you while I am still with you. 26 But the Helper, the…
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Everlasting Father
Due to the frailties of earthly fathers, many people struggle to embrace God as a Heavenly Father. If you have ever wanted to know what God the Father is like, look no further than His Son. For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon…
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Mighty God
Since we could not make it to God, God came for us. Jesus was more than a godly man, but the God-Man who provided redemption. Many people believe Jesus was good but struggle to accept Him as God. John 8:31-59 31 So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word,…
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Wonderful Counselor
In a world full of conflicting advice, Jesus eagerly points us in wise directions. Not only are we blessed by hearing His guidance but by obeying His counsel. Isaiah’s Prophecy Our hearts gravitate towards neglecting Christ while we celebrate Christmas. Jesus is the fulfillment of ancient prophecy and the answer for current unrest. For to…
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Awaiting God’s Arrival
When God arrives, everything changes in a moment. For the people of the world, His coming promises judgment, but for the people of the Word, His coming guarantees joy. Malachi 4:1-6 4 “For behold, the day is coming, burning like an oven, when all the arrogant and all evildoers will be stubble. The day that is…
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Robbing God’s Resources
When we interpret God’s blessings as our accomplishments, we are prone to stinginess over generosity. The people of God are given the blessings of God to use for the purposes of God. Malachi 3:6-12 6 “For I the Lord do not change; therefore you, O children of Jacob, are not consumed. 7 From the days of your fathers you have…
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Engage the Culture
These are the notes for the opening at the South Carolina Baptist Convention 2019 Annual Meeting. You can watch the video here (around the 40-minute mark). As ministry leaders committed to engaging the culture, we must never rely upon our limited efforts. God is not dependent upon us to get our jobs done to reach…
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Overlooking Personal Disobedience
The people of God wanted God to confront rebellious sinners, and they didn’t realize that effort would include them. It is easy to be disgusted with others’ sins while justifying our own. Malachi 2:17-3:5 17 You have wearied the Lord with your words. But you say, “How have we wearied him?” By saying, “Everyone who does evil is…