Sermon Podcast - Round Rock Church of Christ

What does it mean for followers of Jesus to not be surprised by the hardships or challenges that come our way?

What does it mean for followers of Jesus to avoid the ditches of assimilation and retaliation, and instead live lives marked by faithful proclamation?

What does it look like for followers of Jesus to live as people of resistance?

What does it mean to receive and extend grace as the people of Jesus?

What does it mean to receive an inheritance of salvation as the people of Jesus?

"Why practice sabbath? What pours out of us when we engage in the rhythm of sabbath?"

What is the practice of sabbath, and how do we define it at Round Rock Church of Christ?

The resurrection of Jesus is a word of hope for all who are tempted to expect the worst or anticipate disappointment.

Context matters to any dramatic entrance. The context of Palm Sunday sets the stage for the most dramatic week in the life of Jesus. A week that will change everything. Does Jesus come to Jerusalem as a conquering king or suffering servant? Would you welcome this King?

What did a king do for God? And why is Jesus an even greater King than any who came before or after Him?

What did a priest do for God? Why is Jesus an even greater priest than anyone before him?

Humans often envision the wilderness as a dry, barren, and desolate place. In contrast, the Scriptures portray the wilderness as a spiritual state where the Lord's words are often amplified for our strengthening.

What did a prophet do for God and with God? Why is Jesus an even greater prophet than anyone before him?

The hope of participating in these spiritual rhythms is to be drawn into the work and reality of God's vision for the future.

What purposes do spiritual rhythms serve in our life with God?

Why would I consider incorporating rhythms with the Spirit into my life with God?

To begin our series, Wells & Wineskins, we unpack three tendencies that delay us from drinking deeply in our relationship with God.

The glory of Jesus is revealed at the wedding in Cana. He turns water into wine, not just to help the couple, but to reveal His identity. If you want to know who He is, listen and find out.

In a story full of incredible moments, this may be the most amazing one in all of the Exodus. But what does it have to do with us? Everything.

What kind of stories does God want to be housed in His church? The final chapter of Ruth reveals that He desires stories driven by a fervor for legacy rather than a fear of loss.

Home is more than just a physical place; it's a sacred space where God's story unfolds in our stories. In Ruth chapter 3, we see that family is built through ordinary acts of vulnerability and sacrifice as we engage with each other's stories. Home is the place where God's story is housed within the stories of God's people. There is no story that God turns down because there is no story that He cannot turn around.

Even though humanity's sense of home may undergo change, loss, and even suffering, the promise in the second chapter of Ruth is that God is invisibly working behind the scenes to bring us home—both to one another and through one another.

Everyone longs for the sense of being 'home.' Finding home is not just a geographical question but also a spiritual one. In Home At Last, we explore the behind-the-scenes work of finding, grieving, and joining with God on the journey to feeling truly at home.

Taking our cues from Paul, we took time to consider the reality that even though we are often inconsistent and second-guessing people, God's Yes to us in Christ is not flippant or fleeting.

The birth of Jesus is filled with gifts available to humanity. In this message, we unpack four of the many gifts found in the good news of 'God with us.

What does it mean for us to be persistent & resistant in our prayer life with God?

Christians have a glimpse of what's in store for the future. The resurrection of Jesus marks the inauguration of what is to come for heaven and earth. In this final message of the series, we discuss how we rely on the promise of Jesus' return and prepare for the renewal of all things. The best part is that it has already begun.

How does the maker of heaven and earth engrave God's words in our heart when you don't know where to start?

"I'm only human" is often a phrase we use to imply that failure and brokenness define our nature. However, the story of God in the Scriptures presents a far more dynamic and multifaceted view of what humans are capable of in their lifetime. In this message, we explore what it truly means to be made in the image of God.

The Holy Spirit is often neglected and discounted by many, yet is equally fundamental to our understanding of God's nature and work in the world. In this message, we explore how the Holy Spirit, known as the Breath of God, actualizes the Gospel in our lives.

The life and death of Jesus is unlike any other in the history of the world. In this message, we unpack the fundamental characteristics of Jesus, the Son of God, and explore the implications for those who call Him Lord, Savior, and Christ.

It's essential to have a solid foundation in our faith journey—a fixed point to hold onto through every season of life. In this series, Foundations, we will explore the core beliefs handed down to us that ground us in the fundamentals of faith.

In the final message of this series, we discuss how the Spirit of God provokes & encourages us all towards selflessness through the local church.

How do we steward our appearance and the way we present ourselves to others as a way of loving God and others?

How does God shape us into more other-centered disciples of Jesus through our homes and families of origin?

There is something about persistent prayer tha tmoves God's heart in a different way. What does it look like for us to take on that labor of prayer?

How do we ensure that all the work God entrusts to us is focused on God and serving others?

Being housed, fed, and safe are not the only things humanity needs to truly come alive, regardless of the environments they find themselves in.

This message unpacks the leadership's discernment process & decision for Round Rock Church of Christ providing multiple (one acapella & one instrumental) worship expressions on Sunday mornings in the future.

What might happen if we desperately seek proximity to Jesus? How might He empower us to lay it all down?

How do we cultivate a life of awareness & partnership with God for those who have not yet come home to God?

One of the ways we respond to the forgiving work of Jesus is through faithfulness to His work & ministry he places in front of us individually & collectively.

Seeking the presence of God through silence & solitude is fundamental in our faith journeys because it is a way in which our heart's are realigned to God's heart.

What happens (and why does it matter) when we gather together under the roof of God's house?

Sensing God calling us to action is a vital part of our Christian walk. This week, we dove into what it looks like to be willing to trust God in all circumstances through obedience and sensitivity to the Spirit's promptings.

This week, we started a new series where we considered these questions: Are love and hurry incompatible? And if they are incompatible, why do we often choose to hurry even at the cost of love?

How can we begin to see the unseen spiritual realities Jesus sees?

How do we invite Jesus into the mental landscape of our sexual thoughts, desires, and tensions?

How do we give attention to our hidden inner-world with God?

How can we listen for a God that often speaks in hidden, mysterious ways?

What does it mean to be hidden with Christ?