Rocklane Christian Church Sermons

This week we continue our study of Revelation, emphasizing spiritual warfare. Read Revelation 14:6-20. Why do you think the angel proclaims the Gospel when he does? What effect might this have been intended to have on the believers and the unbelievers? How would hearing the Gospel lead people to "Fear God and give Him glory"? What is the call to endurance in v. 12-13?

This week we continue our study out of Revelation that focuses on spiritual warfare. Read Revelation 13:11-14:5. What do these texts warn us about false religions and false teachers who claim to be Christ followers? Consider how the devil uses these things to draw people, even Christians away from Christ.

This week we look at Revelation 13:1-10 and the first beast which represents the anti-christian kingdoms and "powers that be" that rise and fall. Read the text and consider what it teaches us about our relationship with government. Look at Romans 13 and 1 Peter 2. Consider the questions, "When is it ok to disobey the government?"

This week we start another series in Revelation that focuses on spiritual warfare and the battle the devil wages against Christ and against us. We are excited to have Dr. Shane Wood from Ozark Bible College here to kick this series off. Dr. Wood is well known for his biblical teaching on Revelation. He has written several books, most recently "Thinning the Veil: Encountering Jesus Christ in the book of Revelation". Read Revelation 12 and consider the names given to the devil, the price he pays for losing the battle, and what he is going to spend the short time he has left doing. 

This week we have a wonderful opportunity to spend some time with Tom and Suja Brane of Impact Africa. We've been supporting their work for the Lord in West Africa for many years. This Sunday we're going to hear how the Lord is working there as well as from some of our members who've recently spent time with them in Africa. This will be a great time to learn about their ministry and find out ways we can better support them.

This week we conclude our current study in Revelation with a look at the seven bowls of Revelation 15-16. Take some time to read the text and consider what the bowls mean. Why does the text break from the bowls in 16:5-7 and make the point that it makes? Same question for the aside in Revelation 16:15. How do the people react to the bowls over all? What warning for us to see in their reactions?

This week we are looking at Revelation 8:6-9:21 and the first 6 of the 7 trumpets. Read the text and notice the similarities between the trumpets and the plagues in Exodus. What seems to be the message of the trumpets, consider Revelation 9:20-21. What does the text teach us about suffering and evil that pervades our world today?

This week we continue our study of the 7 seals in Revelation 6-8. Take some time and read Revelation 7 and consider how it answers the final question at the end of chapter 6, "...who can stand?" How do these answers give you hope? How do they challenge you?

This week we begin a new series in Revelation that focuses on the question of evil and suffering in the world. Read Revelation 6, what do you think each seal may have represented to the original readers of this letter? What do they represent to us today? How would you answer the question at the end of v. 17?

This week we begin a new series in Revelation that focuses on the question of evil and suffering in the world. Read Revelation 6, what do you think each seal may have represented to the original readers of this letter? What do they represent to us today? How would you answer the question at the end of v. 17?

This week we conclude our study of Jonah with a look on Jonah 4. Jonah fled God's presence, returned and embraced His presence. But in Jonah 4 we find out Jonah's reason for fleeing in the first place and find him resenting God's presence. Read the text and consider why Jonah fled in the first place, can you relate? What is God trying to say to Jonah with the plant and in verse 11? What is He trying to say to you?

This week we conclude our study of Jonah with a look on Jonah 4. Jonah fled God's presence, returned and embraced His presence. But in Jonah 4 we find out Jonah's reason for fleeing in the first place and find him resenting God's presence. Read the text and consider why Jonah fled in the first place, can you relate? What is God trying to say to Jonah with the plant and in verse 11? What is He trying to say to you?

Join us on Sunday as we discover the extent of God's graciousness, mercy and his loving kindness on full display in His reaction towards Jonah and the Ninevites.

Join us on Sunday as we discover the extent of God's graciousness, mercy and his loving kindness on full display in His reaction towards Jonah and the Ninevites.

This week we continue our study in Jonah with a look at Jonah's reconciliation with the Lord from the belly of the fish in Jonah 2. Read the text and consider what Jonah reflected on in his time in the dark, not knowing how things would turn out. What does it look like to embrace or return to God's presence when you have fallen away?

This week we continue our study in Jonah with a look at Jonah's reconciliation with the Lord from the belly of the fish in Jonah 2. Read the text and consider what Jonah reflected on in his time in the dark, not knowing how things would turn out. What does it look like to embrace or return to God's presence when you have fallen away?

This week we start a new study in the book of Jonah. This will be a church wide study that our children and teens will be participating in as well. There are many resources for your individual, family, and group use on our website! Take some time this week to read Jonah 1. Why did Jonah try to flee from the presence of God? How do we do this today? What is your Nineveh (the place God is leading you that you don't want to go) and what is your Tarshish (the place you go to escape Him)?

This week we start a new study in the book of Jonah. This will be a church wide study that our children and teens will be participating in as well. There are many resources for your individual, family, and group use on our website! Take some time this week to read Jonah 1. Why did Jonah try to flee from the presence of God? How do we do this today? What is your Nineveh (the place God is leading you that you don't want to go) and what is your Tarshish (the place you go to escape Him)?

This week we wrap up our series 'Into the Throne Room' while looking at Revelation chapter 5. John leaves us with a powerful vision of Jesus being revealed as the only one worthy to open the scroll that is held in God's hand. In this message, we will examine the reasons for Jesus' worthiness and how that shows us exactly why Jesus is worthy of our worship. Take a moment to read Revelation chapter 5 and see how the song of praise recorded by John should shape our worship of Christ.

This week we wrap up our series 'Into the Throne Room' while looking at Revelation chapter 5. John leaves us with a powerful vision of Jesus being revealed as the only one worthy to open the scroll that is held in God's hand. In this message, we will examine the reasons for Jesus' worthiness and how that shows us exactly why Jesus is worthy of our worship. Take a moment to read Revelation chapter 5 and see how the song of praise recorded by John should shape our worship of Christ.

This week we are looking at Revelation 4:8-11 and considering God's worthiness. Read the text and think about the meaning of the elders' acts of worship. According to their song, what is God worthy of?

This week we are looking at Revelation 4:8-11 and considering God's worthiness. Read the text and think about the meaning of the elders' acts of worship. According to their song, what is God worthy of?

This week we begin a new study in Revelation called "Into the Throne Room". Here John is led by Christ into heaven and given a "God's eye view" on what is happening in Heaven. John begins to use images and language that we can understand to try to help us see what he is seeing. Read Revelation 4:1-8 and consider what truth's John is trying to describe and how these things would have been meaningful to the original recipients of this letter. 

This week we begin a new study in Revelation called "Into the Throne Room". Here John is led by Christ into heaven and given a "God's eye view" on what is happening in Heaven. John begins to use images and language that we can understand to try to help us see what he is seeing. Read Revelation 4:1-8 and consider what truth's John is trying to describe and how these things would have been meaningful to the original recipients of this letter. 

This week we conclude our current study on the 7 letters with a look at Jesus message to the church in Laodicea. Take some time this weekend to read Revelation 3:14-22. Consider why Jesus considers this church to be lukewarm. What is it about wealth that makes us complacent? Why does Jesus make a point of saying He only reproves those He loves? And whose door is He knocking on in this text?

This week we conclude our current study on the 7 letters with a look at Jesus message to the church in Laodicea. Take some time this weekend to read Revelation 3:14-22. Consider why Jesus considers this church to be lukewarm. What is it about wealth that makes us complacent? Why does Jesus make a point of saying He only reproves those He loves? And whose door is He knocking on in this text?

This week we return to Revelation with a look at Jesus' message to the church in Philadelphia in Revelation 3:7-13. Read the message and consider all the doors that Jesus claims to have opened for the Christians in Philadelphia. What are these doors and why or how do we become convinced or worried that they have been shut when Jesus claims to have opened them?

This week we return to Revelation with a look at Jesus' message to the church in Philadelphia in Revelation 3:7-13. Read the message and consider all the doors that Jesus claims to have opened for the Christians in Philadelphia. What are these doors and why or how do we become convinced or worried that they have been shut when Jesus claims to have opened them?

This week we are taking a break from our current study in Revelation as we celebrate the victory of Christ over death for all of us. Take some time to read 1 Peter 1:3-9. What kind of hope does the resurrection of Christ give us? How should it change our perspective on everything?

This week we are taking a break from our current study in Revelation as we celebrate the victory of Christ over death for all of us. Take some time to read 1 Peter 1:3-9. What kind of hope does the resurrection of Christ give us? How should it change our perspective on everything?

This week we look at Jesus' message to the church in Sardis in Revelation 3:1-6 where Jesus boldly tries to wake up His followers in that ancient city. Read the text and consider why Jesus chooses to introduce Himself the way that He does. Consider why Jesus is saying they look alive but are actually dead. And evaluate the steps Jesus calls them to take to come back to life.

This week we look at Jesus' message to the church in Sardis in Revelation 3:1-6 where Jesus boldly tries to wake up His followers in that ancient city. Read the text and consider why Jesus chooses to introduce Himself the way that He does. Consider why Jesus is saying they look alive but are actually dead. And evaluate the steps Jesus calls them to take to come back to life.

This week we are looking at Jesus' message to the church in Thyatira found in Revelation 2: 18-29. Take some time to read the letter as well as the story of Jezebel in 1 Kings 16:29. Consider how a caring, outwardly thriving church, could also be a corrupt church?

This week we are looking at Jesus' message to the church in Thyatira found in Revelation 2: 18-29. Take some time to read the letter as well as the story of Jezebel in 1 Kings 16:29. Consider how a caring, outwardly thriving church, could also be a corrupt church?

This week we are looking at Jesus' message to the church in Pergamum found in Revelation 2:12-17. Take some time to read the letter as well as the story of Balaam in Numbers 22-25; 31:16; 2 Peter 2:15; Jude 1:11. Consider what the difference is between good compromise and bad compromise. How can bad compromise draw us away from Christ? How do we see this happening today?

This week we are looking at Jesus' message to the church in Pergamum found in Revelation 2:12-17. Take some time to read the letter as well as the story of Balaam in Numbers 22-25; 31:16; 2 Peter 2:15; Jude 1:11. Consider what the difference is between good compromise and bad compromise. How can bad compromise draw us away from Christ? How do we see this happening today?

This week we are looking at Jesus' message to the church in Smyrna in Revelation 2:8-11. Smyrna is suffering perhaps more than any of the other churches. Read through Jesus' message, what is He saying to those who are suffering? How would it have been encouraging? 

This week we are looking at Jesus' message to the church in Smyrna in Revelation 2:8-11. Smyrna is suffering perhaps more than any of the other churches. Read through Jesus' message, what is He saying to those who are suffering? How would it have been encouraging? 

This week we return to the book of Revelation. We will be examining the 7 specific messages that Jesus dictates to John for each of the 7 churches meant to receive this book. Read the message to the church of Ephesus in Revelation 2:1-7, you may also read Paul's last address to the Ephesian elders in Acts 20 as well as Paul's letter to the Ephesians in the New Testament. Consider the good things Jesus commends and why they are impressive and relevant to today. Consider the major problem Jesus has with them and consider how this may have happened to them. What steps does Jesus tell them to take to return?

This week we return to the book of Revelation. We will be examining the 7 specific messages that Jesus dictates to John for each of the 7 churches meant to receive this book. Read the message to the church of Ephesus in Revelation 2:1-7, you may also read Paul's last address to the Ephesian elders in Acts 20 as well as Paul's letter to the Ephesians in the New Testament. Consider the good things Jesus commends and why they are impressive and relevant to today. Consider the major problem Jesus has with them and consider how this may have happened to them. What steps does Jesus tell them to take to return?

This Sunday we conclude our church wide study focusing on Rocklane's three legged stool metaphor. We will be looking at the last leg that focuses on the fact that doing the Lord's work is an essential element to growing closer to the Lord. Take a look at Paul's final words to the Ephesian elders in Acts 20:35. Why do you think Paul chose these as his last words to them? Read Matthew 25:41-45 - what does this tell you about the Lord's work?

This Sunday we conclude our church wide study focusing on Rocklane's three legged stool metaphor. We will be looking at the last leg that focuses on the fact that doing the Lord's work is an essential element to growing closer to the Lord. Take a look at Paul's final words to the Ephesian elders in Acts 20:35. Why do you think Paul chose these as his last words to them? Read Matthew 25:41-45 - what does this tell you about the Lord's work?

This week we look at another leg on the stool that holds up our seat that represents knowing God. To know God, trust His people. We are told in scripture that we are a body, a family- that we are meant to help each other along the journaling of eternal life - that is knowing God. Read Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 and consider what it says about how we are meant to lean on and help each other.

This week we look at another leg on the stool that holds up our seat that represents knowing God. To know God, trust His people. We are told in scripture that we are a body, a family- that we are meant to help each other along the journaling of eternal life - that is knowing God. Read Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 and consider what it says about how we are meant to lean on and help each other.

This week we continue our study of what it takes to know God more and more. We are looking at the truth that to know God, you must know His Word. Take some time to read Deuteronomy 8:3 and consider the question "Why did God send the manna?" 

This week we continue our study of what it takes to know God more and more. We are looking at the truth that to know God, you must know His Word. Take some time to read Deuteronomy 8:3 and consider the question "Why did God send the manna?" 

This week we begin a series examining our mission statement: We exist to help people know God. Read Jesus' words in John 17:3 and God's words in Jeremiah 9:23-24 and consider how knowing God is eternal life. What does that mean? And what can you be doing to know Him more?

This week we begin a series examining our mission statement: We exist to help people know God. Read Jesus' words in John 17:3 and God's words in Jeremiah 9:23-24 and consider how knowing God is eternal life. What does that mean? And what can you be doing to know Him more?

This week we conclude our study of Revelation 1 with a look at the aside John gives in Revelation 1:5b-6. He seems to break from his stream of thought to glorify Christ. Read over these passages, when was the last time you were so in awe of, grateful for, filled with wonder at Christ that you couldn't help but stop what you were doing, saying, thinking and glorify Him?