Resources to help you understand Scripture, grow in faithful habits, and discover more favorite passages.
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You Are a Work in Progress
You are a work in progress. So if you aren’t what you hoped to be, be encouraged that God isn’t done with you yet.
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Loving Money Too Much
Money isn’t evil, but the love of it is because of all the ruin and destruction it can bring to each of our lives. We must learn to harness our desires and keep God above our love for money, or it will ruin us.
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Galatians (Series Overview)
The Apostle Paul had many enemies in his ministry, but none were as dangerous as legalists. In his letter to the Galatians, he reveals how the gospel is sufficient for our salvation and lives.
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Companionship: Care According to God’s Compassion
A local church is supposed to function as a faith family, assisting one another thoroughly. Without a clear organization for how to do so, many needs will remain unmet.
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Dangerous Entitlements
Haggai 2:10-23 – As the people began to undertake God’s work, they wrongfully assumed they were good with Him. Beware of dangerous entitlements that make you believe God owes you something in your obedience.
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The Independence of God
Nothing existed before God, and God needs absolutely nothing to exist to prove his divine nature. The Creator does not require anything from the creation.
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When a Church Hinders a Family
We often blame our children’s spiritual condition on the culture we cannot control rather than the family we can alter. We must do our parts to raise our children in a positive spiritual environment, regardless of what transpires around us.
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Reactions in Relationships
Ministry teams are wonderful blessings if you know how to work well with others. The potential conflicts go both ways, and you must consider who you are to determine who you need to be around.
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Apprenticeship: Development According to God’s Template
Apprenticeship is necessary for a ministry to maximize its ability to accomplish God’s agenda. While the process takes time and effort, it will ultimately multiply the work.
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Glory Days
Haggai 2:1-9 – People often view the future as bleak if they perceive the past as ideal. If we only focus on what God did previously, we will miss the glory days that He desires to bring now.
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Spiritual Slumber
There are many people out there who are spiritually dead, but there are others who are simply asleep. We are called to help one another wake up to the spiritual realities around us to stay watchful.
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Why Some Christians Thrive in College
I have witnessed too many students begin college following Christ but leave far from Him. In my years of ministry, one particular element makes the difference between those who make it and those who don’t.
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2024 Sermon Planning Resource
Preparing to preach one sermon is daunting, and planning to preach a year’s worth can feel overwhelming. That’s why I created a simple resource to help you as you pray and plan.
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Church Changes to Unite Families
If we are not careful, our churches’ programming will widen the division already present among family members. Here are some changes to consider regarding how your church can unite your family to pursue Christ.
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Waypoint (Fall 2023)
God has been so good to us at Rocky Creek. Here are some updates on what’s been happening over the last quarter, and we also want to share some important news about what is happening next.
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We Advertise What We Adore
We’ve all felt guilt for not talking about the LORD intentionally with others, but we should never have to force ourselves. Without prompting, we advertise what we adore.
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You Can’t Give Directions Until You Know Where Someone Is
You cannot give directions to a person without knowing his or her starting place. The same is true with discipleship.
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Evangelism (Entrust Course)
You don’t have to be crippled in fear when sharing the good news of Jesus with others. Learn how to share the gospel confidently in a manner that is faithful to the biblical message and with a method that is adaptable to each individual.
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Jesus Loves Us This I Know
Jesus loves me, this I know, but the Bible tells me that He loves us so. The widespread form of His love teaches something important about His heart and our need for one another.
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We All Don’t Need the Same Type of Encouragement
While we all need to be encouraged, we all don’t need to be encouraged in the same way. Depending upon how we are wired and what is happening, we need something different from those around us.
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Why Was This Wasted?
Fuge Camp at Liberty University – Day 4 Morning Celebration Mark 14:1:1-11 Jesus is restoring His Creation, and He has invited us to be a part. Any offering given for Jesus should ever be counted as wasteful. Too many believers are giving their best away to lesser pursuits. You will never give Jesus an adequate…
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The Turn That Will Decide Your Life
Fuge Camp at Liberty University – Day 3 Worship John 3:1-18 In our efforts to find restoration, there are many possible paths we could travel. While many voices will entice you to follow, only turning to Jesus will give you the life you were intended to live. There is only one turn that can save…
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Who Do You Think Jesus Is?
Fuge Camp at Liberty University – Day 3 Morning Celebration Matthew 16:13-23 While everyone has an opinion of Jesus, we need God’s truth more than we need our opinions. Instead of trying to edit the God of the Bible, we must learn to embrace the God of the Bible. Our culture worships the Wiki God.…
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The Most Broken Part of Your Life
Fuge Camp at Liberty University – Day 2 Worship Mark 2:1-12 Living in light of the letdowns of this world, we desperately want Jesus to fix the broken parts of our lives. While we focus on specific areas we want Jesus to address, He is fully aware of the source of our greatest brokenness. More…
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Why Do You Call Me Lord?
Fuge Camp at Liberty University – Day 2 Morning Celebration Luke 6:46-49 Referring to Jesus as Lord is not the same as obeying Him as Lord. Our lives crumble when we fail to apply the truth from His Word. Referring to Jesus as Lord is not the same as obeying Him as Lord. All of…
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God’s Design for Your Life
Fuge Camp at Liberty University – Opening Night Matthew 22:15-22 Cultural forces and religious traditions war for our allegiance. Above all of our manmade expectations, God designed each of us to reflect something very specific. Above all of our manmade expectations, God designed each of us to reflect something very specific. The religious Pharisees and…
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The Greatest Is the Nearest
While God’s transcendence is amazing, His immanence is astonishing. The most surprising thing about our exalted God is how close He comes to ones like us. The transcendence of God means that He greatly surpasses our human worth and experience. The immanence of God means that he is intimately close to us. Psalm 113 113 Praise…
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Rediscovering Joy
As David encountered testing trials, he confessed that his sure hope in this life and the next was in none other than the LORD. If we desire to rediscover joy, we must reorient our focus upon the only one who can provide it. Psalm 16 Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge.2 I say…
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The Proper Perspective for the Troubled Life
Psalm 39:1-13 – When David was overwhelmed with God’s discipline in his life, he maintained a proper perspective and took it to God through prayer. Don’t talk to everyone else about your troubles while neglecting the one who can fix them.
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How Should We Handle Unfaithful Members?
As we commit to a local church, what happens when we fail to represent Jesus? The Bible is clear on expectations of how we are to confront one another to avoid drifting spiritually. Current Trend Every believer has an unspoken list of sins that is acceptable and a pronounced list that is unacceptable. Christians tend…