RCC Sermons

In Malachi 1:6-2:9, the people and the priests are called out for offering less than their best to God.

We start a new series on the book of Malachi covering chapter 1 verses 1-5. In these verses, the relentless love of God for Israel, and for all Christians through Jesus, is on full display.

In Acts 11:19-30, God breaks Peter out of jail as we come to the conclusion of our series The Spirit and the Church.

In Acts 9:32-11:18, God reveals his intent to redeem not only Jews but also the Gentiles in Jesus Christ.

As we celebrate the resurrection of Christ, we are reminded of the truth our salvation through His sacrifice.

In Acts 9:1-31, God brings an unlikely character into His plan to spread the gospel to the world.

In Acts 8:26-40, Philip is led by the spirit to meet with a eunuch seeking God. Through their interaction, Philip shares the gospel and adds another person that previously would have been excluded from God's people.

In Acts 8:1-25, the early church faces persecution in the wake of Stephen's death. Many of the believers scatter, and the gospel is brought to the Samaritan people.

In Acts 6:8-7:60, we see Stephen, one of the deacons appointed earlier in chapter 6, brought before the Sanhedrin. As he stands before them, he rebukes them for being like their fathers: stiff necked and having uncircumcised hearts. As a result, the council drags Stephen out of the city and stones him.

In Acts 6:1-7, the early church is faced with a conflict. The 12 apostles, remaining faithful to their calling as ministers, delegate some of the day to day tasks of caring for church members to 7 men, full of the spirit, who would come to be known as deacons.

In Acts 5:12-42 the apostles appear before the Sanhedrin, counting it all joy to be subject to punishment for following God's commands.

In Acts 4:32-5:11, we hear how the early church is becoming a supportive community, and we learn from the example of Ananias and Sapphira about the significance of God's holiness.

In Acts 4, we see the apostles filled with the Holy Spirit, who gives Peter and John the courage to give their defense to the high priest trying them for healing the lame man.

In Acts 2:42-47, we see the example of the early church being lived out. Pastor Tom walks through the passage and offers ways that we can live that example out even today.

In Acts 2:42-47, we see the example of the early church being lived out. Pastor Tom walks through the passage and offers ways that we can live that example out even today.

After Peter's sermon on the day of Pentecost, the people who heard his message respond with the question “What shall we do?” Peter's tells the people to repent and be baptized, a call that still applies to us today.

As the Apostles await the baptism of the Holy Spirit, they trust in His power as they choose the disciple who will replace Judas as one of the twelve.

In the first sermon of a new series on The Spirit and the Church, Pastor Tom digs in to the first chapter of Acts, honing in on the Spirit promised to the apostles and the way that promise has been passed down to us.

Deacon John Lotter presents Paul's exhortation in Ephesians 4 that the church be unified in Christ.

Despite all of the troubles of this world, in Jesus we have a King that can redeem all things.

Because of the gift of Christ, we can be forgiven and brought back into relationship with our God.

As the children of Israel lay their father to rest, fear of retribution from Joseph starts to rise in the brothers, but Joseph offers mercy and forgiveness much like we are offered the same through Christ.

As Jacob's life comes to a close, he offers his final words of blessing and warning to his sons.

Through a season of hardship for Egypt and Canaan, God continues to bless the Israelite people according to His promise.

As Joseph reveals himself to his brothers, we see the changes in their hearts as well as the incredible faith shown by Joseph. Even in immensely difficult life circumstances, Joseph looks to God for purpose in his suffering.

When trouble arises in Jacobs life, he is led to despair. As humans, we often find ourselves in similar situations, but God promises that though we face trouble, he has already overcome.

Even when circumstances seem impossible by the world's measures, God can move and make incredible things happen.

After Joseph is sold into slavery by his brothers, he first prospers and then finds himself in more trouble. But through it all, he holds fast to his faith in God and holds true to his character, and God blesses him for it.

A compilation of every episode of our Truth Rooted Series: God + Government.

The story focus shifts to Jacob's son Joseph. Favored by his father, Joseph is hated by his brothers; he is despised all the more after sharing his dreams depicting him in a position of authority over his family.

Even through all of the trouble that Jacob faces away from home, God shows time and time again that he is with Jacob.

Even through all of the trouble that Jacob faces away from home, God shows time and time again that he is with Jacob.

God anticipates the reality of human sinfulness but is able to work out his good purpose of redemption.

Isaac faces uncertain circumstances and is reassured by God of His promises.

After Abraham was chosen as the patriarch of a new nation, the story continues with his son Isaac. The mysteries of God's plans continue into the stories of Abraham's descendants.

Pastor Tom introduces the next sermon series tracing the history of God's chosen people.

Pastor Tom lays out the vision for the church for the next season of ministry, going back to the basics of the early church as described in Acts 2.

Jesus teaches his disciples through a series of parables the importance of prayer and how to pray. Pastor Tom addresses some questions brought up by these teachings.

Jesus expects his disciples to be ready for the coming of the Son of Man, being found active in their work; consequences follow for those who disregard their responsibilities.

Pastor Tom cover's Jesus's answer to brothers having a disagreement over their inheritance, highlighting the importance of where we put our focus.

Pastor Tom contrasts several parables that show the difficulty of the Christian walk and the benefits to be gained by following Jesus.

In Galatians 6:11-18, Paul offers his final greeting to the Galatians, encouraging them to stay true to the gospel that they were preached.

In Galatians 6:11-18, Paul offers his final greeting to the Galatians, encouraging them to stay true to the gospel that they were preached.

In Galatians 6:1-10, Paul admonishes the Galatians to keep step with the Spirit, ensuring that they were walking in accordance with God's will and gently leading their brethren back from sin.

In Galatians 5:13-26, Paul tells the Galatians of the freedom that they have through Christ. False teachers had come in and told them that they had to follow the old law, but Paul explains that Christ is the fulfillment of the law.

In Galatians 4:8-5:1, we see Paul rebuking the Galatians once again for turning away from the gospel that was preached to them and explains the freedom that is found through belief in Christ.

In Galatians 4:8-5:1, we see Paul rebuking the Galatians once again for turning away from the gospel that was preached to them and explains the freedom that is found through belief in Christ.

Deacon John Lotter preaches on Galatians 4:1-7, discussing the promises that we are offered when we give our lives to God.

In Galatians 3:15-29 Paul tells the Galatians about the promise that they have through Christ and the inheritance that they've received through his sacrifice.

In Galatians 3, after establishing his authority in the first two chapters, Paul confronts the Galatians on their quick turn from the gospel that was preached to them.

In Galatians 2, Paul continues his defense of his own credibility and the credibility of the gospel that he preaches.