It’s a new month and that means it’s time for a new focus for the leadership at Rocky Creek. Each month, we are focusing on a specific area to really develop as a church body. Just to catch you up, here’s what we have been focusing on at Rocky Creek: January: Pastor – I am so thankful you allowed me …
If you want a church to grow biblically, you must focus on evangelism. Much of what happens in churches can be attributed to transfer growth vs. conversion growth. Evangelism can catch fire in a church when everyone assumes the responsibility to grow in the gospel. But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To …
Biblical Blueprint Teach Your Children Diligently (Deut. 6:4-9) The Problem While the church provides important spiritual environments, the most critical spiritual environment is the one in which you live. You are called to be the primary evangelists and disciple-makers of your family. “Do as I say and not as I do” will not work in discipleship. It’s difficult for an hour-long
God has a plan for your home. In May 2017, I will preach a sermon series at Rocky Creek entitled “Biblical Blueprint.” It’s all about family discipleship. While this topic started as a doctoral project, it quickly became a ministry centerpiece. I have had more opportunities to preach on this topic than any other. The concept hit a chord in
Many churches talk about discipleship. Many Christians say that discipleship is important. If discipleship is so important, why aren’t we doing it? While there are many reasons why discipleship doesn’t happen in our churches, here are 5 hindrances to why it may not be happening in yours. Authority – If Scripture isn’t your source of authority, Christian discipleship cannot take place.
Scripture commands believers to meet together (Heb 10:24-25) for mutual edification. Regardless of what you call the group, meeting together with a group of believers smaller than what you probably experience in church worship is essential for growth. In order to have successful groups, your group must focus on having the right elements: THE RIGHT LEADER. It is imperative to place
Before you teach your children how to live for the Lord, have you taught them how to love the things of the Lord? Enjoy this video? Check out the growing collection of Family Alter videos!
Christians love talking about the day when we met Jesus or when we will see Jesus, but what about every other day when we are supposed to become like Jesus? Let me give you 3 theological terms that you need to learn: Justification – the declaration of holiness Sanctification – the process of holiness Glorification – the completion of holiness
As of late, I have talked with a lot of people who have a whole lot of intention to follow Jesus, but they simply keep getting tripped up along the way. I hate to see someone who truly wants to change, but they can’t seem to get over making the same mistakes over and over again. What I have learned
[Post from Discipleship Pastor Dick Williams] Growing up in a Christian home in a small, rural town in the south during the 1960’s-70’s, with WWII generation parents led to a lifestyle filled with many routine practices. These practices provided much stability, for which I am grateful. One such practice was a daily family meal around our kitchen table. Usually, that
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