Rocklane Christian Church Sermons

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 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 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 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?

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?

This week we continue our study of Revelation 1 with a look what it says about "us" in Revelation 1:6. Read the text - what does this passage tell us that Jesus has done for us and what should these things mean to us today?

This week we continue our study of Revelation 1 with a look what it says about "us" in Revelation 1:6. Read the text - what does this passage tell us that Jesus has done for us and what should these things mean to us today?

This week we continue our examination of Revelation 1 with a look at the third member of the Trinity credited with sending this letter to the Churches in Asia - Jesus Christ. Read Revelation 1 with particular attention to verse 5 and 12-20. What do these tell you about Jesus? What would this have meant to the original recipients?

This week we continue our examination of Revelation 1 with a look at the third member of the Trinity credited with sending this letter to the Churches in Asia - Jesus Christ. Read Revelation 1 with particular attention to verse 5 and 12-20. What do these tell you about Jesus? What would this have meant to the original recipients?

This week we continue our examination of Revelation 1, more specifically of who sent this letter with a look at whom Revelation 1:4 called "the Seven Spirits who are before His throne..." As we will see on Sunday, this is how Revelation often refers to The Holy Spirit. Read Revelation 1:4, 4:5, and 5:6 and consider the imagery used to describe the Holy Spirit. What does this tell us about the Holy Spirit? What would this have meant to the original readers and why would it have been important to their current situation?

This week we continue our examination of Revelation 1, more specifically of who sent this letter with a look at whom Revelation 1:4 called "the Seven Spirits who are before His throne..." As we will see on Sunday, this is how Revelation often refers to The Holy Spirit. Read Revelation 1:4, 4:5, and 5:6 and consider the imagery used to describe the Holy Spirit. What does this tell us about the Holy Spirit? What would this have meant to the original readers and why would it have been important to their current situation?

This week we continue our study out of Revelation 1. As we strive to understand this book we need to spend some time focusing on who it is from. Read the text and pay attention to what role God the Father plays in its transmission to John and what is said twice about God - first by John and then by God Himself. Why would this repeated description be meaningful to the people who received this letter and why is it an important reminder to you and I? How might it affect our reading of Revelation?

This week we continue our study out of Revelation 1. As we strive to understand this book we need to spend some time focusing on who it is from. Read the text and pay attention to what role God the Father plays in its transmission to John and what is said twice about God - first by John and then by God Himself. Why would this repeated description be meaningful to the people who received this letter and why is it an important reminder to you and I? How might it affect our reading of Revelation?

We start out our year with a study on Revelation 1. This Sunday looking at the claim Revelation 1:3 makes that those who read this book aloud and those who hear it and keep it will be blessed. There are a lot of startling pictures in Revelation and things that can be hard for us to understand. But when we prayerfully and practically read through this book, we will find it to be powerful and encouraging and life giving! Read Revelation 1 with particular attention to verse 3. What are the 3 things one must do with this book to be blessed by it? 

We start out our year with a study on Revelation 1. This Sunday looking at the claim Revelation 1:3 makes that those who read this book aloud and those who hear it and keep it will be blessed. There are a lot of startling pictures in Revelation and things that can be hard for us to understand. But when we prayerfully and practically read through this book, we will find it to be powerful and encouraging and life giving! Read Revelation 1 with particular attention to verse 3. What are the 3 things one must do with this book to be blessed by it? 

This week we will focus on John 10:22-23. As we bring this year to a close and look forward tothe next, what can this passage teach us? Read John 14:15-31 and consider the role the HolySpirit plays in your life.

This week we will focus on John 10:22-23. As we bring this year to a close and look forward tothe next, what can this passage teach us? Read John 14:15-31 and consider the role the HolySpirit plays in your life.

This week we conclude our study in 2 Kings with a look at 2 Kings 22-23 and the last good king of Judah, King Josiah. Read 2 Kings 21:1-9 and take a look at what King Manasseh did to lead Israel away from God then read the text and consider the steps Josiah took to lead Israel to revival. How can we enact these in our own lives to bring revival in our hearts?

This week we conclude our study in 2 Kings with a look at 2 Kings 22-23 and the last good king of Judah, King Josiah. Read 2 Kings 21:1-9 and take a look at what King Manasseh did to lead Israel away from God then read the text and consider the steps Josiah took to lead Israel to revival. How can we enact these in our own lives to bring revival in our hearts?

This week we will see Hezekiah's heart for the Lord being tested when the King of Assyria moves against Judah both militarily and in the court of public opinion. We should not think that as our hearts turn toward the Lord it will get easier. There are other things that will challenge our trust in the Lord for all of our days. Read 2 Kings 18:14-19:34 and consider how Hezekiah's trust in God is being challenged and the steps he takes in response. 

This week we will see Hezekiah's heart for the Lord being tested when the King of Assyria moves against Judah both militarily and in the court of public opinion. We should not think that as our hearts turn toward the Lord it will get easier. There are other things that will challenge our trust in the Lord for all of our days. Read 2 Kings 18:14-19:34 and consider how Hezekiah's trust in God is being challenged and the steps he takes in response. 

This week we are looking at the most celebrated king in 2 Kings, King Hezekiah. Read 2 Kings 18:1-8 and identify the active things he did to honor God. Consider how these steps becoming habits would help to purify and correct our hearts. See also Matthew 5:8 and Jeremiah 17:5-10.

This week we are looking at the most celebrated king in 2 Kings, King Hezekiah. Read 2 Kings 18:1-8 and identify the active things he did to honor God. Consider how these steps becoming habits would help to purify and correct our hearts. See also Matthew 5:8 and Jeremiah 17:5-10.

This week we continue our study of 2 Kings by again looking to text outside of 2 Kings. We are going to look at the great weakness of 5 out of the 7 good kings we find in 2 Kings. Read 2 Kings 12:3; 14:4; 15:4, 35; 17:29 - what do they all have in common? Then read 1 Kings 11:1-8. What do you think God is teaching you through these texts?