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A Godly Man | Week 1: Only God Can Make a Man // Ryland Walter // There is a broken message about what it means to be a man in our culture today. God defines man as an image bearer, vigilant against danger, faithful to the truth, brave in the face of opposition, persistent through trials, and, above all, loving. We need Godly men for our families, our communities, our world, and our future. In this series, we'll discover that any male & female can make a boy, but only God can make a man. Get Connected at RockBrook.org or download the Rock Brook Church App.
Old Rules for a New Life - Part 13 | How To Follow God's Rules // Kelly Walter // Have you ever experienced something and you wish you would have known how bad that was before you did it? God sees your life ahead and wants to show you what's good for you. Get Connected at RockBrook.org or download the Rock Brook Church App.
Old Rules for a New Life - Part 12 | Do Not Covet Your Neighbor's Life // Don Wratney // Their life… Their relationships… Their possessions… This commandment gets at the heart level: if you're comparing yourself to others, you're not becoming the best version of who God created you to become. Get Connected at RockBrook.org or download the Rock Brook Church App.
Old Rules for a New Life - Part 11 | Do Not Lie About Your Neighbor // Ryland Walter // This command may be the most problematic for people living in the modern world. We lie constantly and even reward lying via media influence, digital platforms, and pathways to success. But what if the cost of lying is more than we can bear - at a spiritual level? Get Connected at RockBrook.org or download the Rock Brook Church App.
Old Rules for a New Life - Part 10 | Do Not Steal // Andrew Walter // It seems straightforward enough to follow - but what if there are levels to obeying or breaking this command that we easily miss? If we're brave enough to face ourselves, we may see the command to not steal in a whole new light that helps us live the new life we've been called to. Get Connected at RockBrook.org or download the Rock Brook Church App.
Old Rules for a New Life - Part 9 | Do Not Commit Adultery // Kelly Walter // In this message on the 7th commandment we'll talk through how to heal if you've been betrayed. We'll see how to heal if you have failed personally in this area, and how the ultimate faithfulness we desire to see can be found in Jesus. Get Connected at RockBrook.org or download the Rock Brook Church App.
Old Rules for a New Life - Part 8 | Do Not Murder // Tom Stoltz // This sixth command seems straightforward enough to follow, but Jesus told his listeners that there were deeper levels to this command. He even equated murder with anger. So, this week we'll go deeper by examining how we can keep our temper. Get Connected at RockBrook.org or download the Rock Brook Church App.
Old Rules for a New Life - Part 7 | Honor Your Father and Mother // Kelly Walter // In our world, the way we often interact with each other is anything but honorable - what might happen in our culture if we let the command to honor our parents affect us at a deep level? Get Connected at RockBrook.org or download the Rock Brook Church App.
Old Rules for a New Life - Part 6 | Keep The Sabbath Holy // Ryland Walter // One of the most transformative practices you can experience is the sabbath - a regular dedicated time to connect with God. The sabbath was introduced to the nation of Israel in the book of Exodus, and its wisdom is still profound for our world today. What if your lack of being able to rest says more about what your life is truly defined by than you want to admit? Get Connected at RockBrook.org or download the Rock Brook Church App.
Old Rules for a New Life - Part 5 | Do Not Misuse The Name of God // Ryland Walter // When you hear the word, "God" what do you think of? Chances are whatever comes to your mind is probably related to your experience with people, and a lot of times people fail at representing God. How will you represent God? Get Connected at RockBrook.org or download the Rock Brook Church App.
Old Rules for a New Life - Part 4 | Have No Idols // Ryland Walter // The idea of having an idol has long been outdated and seen as old-fashioned by many. It's easy to think that we have progressed past the need for idols. But what if you still worship someone or something? What if there are idols that exist in your life that you don't realize? Get Connected at RockBrook.org or download the Rock Brook Church App.
Old Rules for a New Life - Part 3 | Only God Can Set You Free // Ryland Walter // Without God, we lose everything that really matters. With God, we unlock more than we ever thought possible. This week we'll see that God is the only one who can truly set us free and rewrite the end of our story. Get Connected at RockBrook.org or download the Rock Brook Church App.
Old Rules for a New Life - Part 2 | Why I Need God's Rules For My Life // Ryland Walter // The word "rule" often creates a negative response within us. We associate it with our freedoms and enjoyment of life being restrained. However, God's rules were designed to guide us into living a more fulfilling life. Get Connected at RockBrook.org or download the Rock Brook Church App.
Old Rules for a New Life - Part 1 | Why We Still Need God // Ryland Walter // This week we begin looking at the rules and rhythms for the new life that God invites us into as we follow Jesus. We'll see that God knows your name, sees your struggle, and wants to protect you. Get Connected at RockBrook.org or download the Rock Brook Church App.
Overheard Conversations With Jesus | Week 6: How To Bear Much Fruit // Kelly Walter // There's a universal desire for productivity — to live a life that counts and matters. The Bible calls this fruitfulness. This week we'll see how to remain in Christ so we can bear lasting fruit that honors God. Get Connected at RockBrook.org or download the Rock Brook Church App.
Overheard Conversations With Jesus | Week 5: The Real Jesus // Andrew Walter // Jesus is amazing. Sadly, our mistakes and selfishness disconnect us from the amazing connection we can have with him. But Jesus has taken the first step to recreate that connection… This week we'll see Jesus sit by a watering well and meet a woman with a mistake-filled past. It's an amazing event! Get Connected at RockBrook.org or download the Rock Brook Church App.
Overheard Conversations With Jesus | Week 4: When The Wine Runs Out // Ryland Walter // People are used to stories of Jesus healing the sick and the poor - but divine intervention for more wine? This week we'll see what an encounter at a wedding can tell us about Jesus and our relationship to him. Get Connected at RockBrook.org or download the Rock Brook Church App.
Overheard Conversations With Jesus | Week 3: How To Leave Jesus Awestruck // Tom Stoltz // Jesus would often encourage people to have more faith. However, in one encounter Jesus was wowed by a man's faith. This weekend we'll see the remarkable story of Christ's healing a centurion's servant. Get Connected at RockBrook.org or download the Rock Brook Church App.
Overheard Conversations With Jesus | Week 2: When Jesus Comes To Dinner // Kelly Walter // What do you do when you don't know what to do? This weekend we'll see what Jesus had to say to a person who was out on a limb. We'll discover what Jesus is saying to you when you don't know what to think, feel or do. Get Connected at RockBrook.org or download the Rock Brook Church App.
Overheard Conversations With Jesus | Week 1: Believing Thomas // Ryland Walter // Springtime and Easter are times of new life. A time to believe the promises of God. So often, we struggle to believe because things don't look the way we think they should. We listen to the doubts of others and begin to think God hasn't done the right thing. But if we follow the story of “doubting Thomas,” we'll see that there is a way to step out of doubt and into belief and reconnect with God. Get Connected at RockBrook.org or download the Rock Brook Church App.
Align | Week 7: Living Aligned // Ryland Walter // This weekend, we'll look at what we've learned about living a life where Jesus is Lord. We'll see how worshiping, belonging, growing, serving and sharing keep us aligned to the will of God in the midst of distraction. Get Connected at RockBrook.org or download the Rock Brook Church App.
Align | Week 6: Why The Mission Matters // Ryland Walter // If you're a Christian, your mission is not optional. You don't get to choose whether or not you accept it. To accept Christ is to accept the mission to share Christ. This weekend, we'll see why the mission matters and how to accomplish it. Get Connected at RockBrook.org or download the Rock Brook Church App.
Align | Week 5: The Legacy of Serving Christ // Ryland Walter // Our culture often leans into a "consumer" focused mindset where all we do is absorb... but what would happen if you started serving the people you worship next to every weekend? Even if you've been attending for years and years, it's never too late to start. Get Connected at RockBrook.org or download the Rock Brook Church App.
Align | Week 4: God Helps Me Grow By Teaching Me Scripture // Ryland Walter // Throughout the Bible, God challenges us to change our ways, turning to Him for guidance and refuge. If you want to see significant growth happen in your life, the best way to do that is through the power of scripture. And the best part? It's never too late to start. Get Connected at RockBrook.org or download the Rock Brook Church App.
Align | Week 3: The Power of Jesus' Family // Ryland Walter // Regardless of what challenges you are facing, it is important to remember who you belong to. To whom you are connected makes all the difference in getting through what you have to go through. Join us to see how there's no better person to belong to than Christ himself. Get Connected at RockBrook.org or download the Rock Brook Church App.
Align | Week 2: Why Do I Need To Go To Church? // Ryland Walter // People are difficult, and our world is changing. Is it still necessary for your faith to be expressed through a church gathering? God would answer, "Yes!" Join us this weekend to see why. Get Connected at RockBrook.org or download the Rock Brook Church App.
Align | Week 1: Who Is Rock Brook Church? // Ryland Walter // Every church must decide who it will be. What will be the driving forces? What will it be known for? How will it represent Christ to the world? This weekend we'll look at who God wants us to be. Get Connected at RockBrook.org or download the Rock Brook Church App.
Align | Week 0: Jesus Is Lord // Ryland Walter // This world is knocking you out of alignment. God is calling us to get realigned with who he's called us to be. This weekend, we'll begin this new series by looking at the basis of all alignment with God. Get Connected at RockBrook.org or download the Rock Brook Church App.
Pray First | Week 3: Developing a Wartime Mindset // Ryland Walter // If God said yes to all your prayers, what would be different in the world? We're in the midst of a battle, but God can help us fight the true battle over dark powers. We can gain victory for us and others. When we recognize that our strength comes from God alone, we don't live afraid of sin, death or evil anymore. Get Connected at RockBrook.org or download the Rock Brook Church App.
Pray First | Week 2: Praying Through Disappointment // Kelly Walter // One of the hardest times to pray is when you're discouraged and disappointed. Does He listen to our prayers? Does God care that I'm disappointed? All these questions can run through our minds in difficult seasons of life and leave us not praying at the time we need to be praying the most. Get Connected at RockBrook.org or download the Rock Brook Church App.
Pray First | Week 1: Putting God First Through Prayer // Ryland Walter // Our lives are marked by our priorities. What we put first in life, has power over our life. What, or who, will you put first in your life? In this weekend's service we'll look at how to reconnect with God through prayer. Get Connected at RockBrook.org or download the Rock Brook Church App.
Trusting God's Timing In Your Life | Week 5: Faint Not (When You Feel Like Giving Up) // Ryland Walter // Are you thinking about giving up on something important? Don't quit yet. Join us this weekend to find a deeper level of perseverance. We'll also get a perspective on where we're headed as a church this new year. When we sync our lives up with God's work, there is a great reward. It won't be the same without you. Get Connected at RockBrook.org or download the Rock Brook Church App.
Trusting God's Timing In Your Life | Week 4: Forget Not (When You Don't Know What To Believe) // Ryland Walter // Sometimes life can leave us feeling a bit disoriented, and we start to wonder how we can know that the stories and promises of Christmas are actually true. Join us to be reminded of why we can trust God with our past, present, and future. Get Connected at RockBrook.org or download the Rock Brook Church App.
Trusting God's Timing In Your Life | Week 3: Fear Not (When Fear Robs You of Living) // Kelly Walter // Many men throughout history have claimed to be a god, but only Jesus Christ truly embodies what it means to be a savior — rescuing you from trouble and giving you hope for the future. Discover why the world rejoices that a baby named Jesus was born, and why we don't have to be afraid to live! Get Connected at RockBrook.org or download the Rock Brook Church App.
Trusting God's Timing In Your Life | Week 2: Fret Not (When Waiting Turns To Worry) // Patrick Gitto // Waiting can cause many different emotions. Feelings of worry, doubt, and exhaustion. This week, we'll look at an often overlooked Christmas account where two people had to grapple with God's timing in their lives. Through their example, we'll discover how to better trust God's timing in our lives. Get Connected at RockBrook.org or download the Rock Brook Church App.
Trusting God's Timing In Your Life | Week 1: Trusting God's Timing In Your Life // Tom Stoltz // Have you ever waited on God for something you desperately needed? The Christmas story is also a story of waiting—the world was waiting for a Savior, and God answered that need by sending his Son to earth at just the right time in history. In this series, we'll see how to trust God's perfect timing in our lives. Get Connected at RockBrook.org or download the Rock Brook Church App.
Thanking Through It | Week 5: Faith To Get You Through It // Kelly Walter // There is no faith so great that it doesn't have to look to God for healing in our problems. There is also no hurt so great that it can steal the life that God has for you. This weekend, we'll discover how to have a faith and perspective that cooperates with God. Get Connected at RockBrook.org or download the Rock Brook Church App.
Thanking Through It | Week 4: Staying Sane This Season // Ryland Walter // This weekend is the last sane moment of the year. Fortunately, the Bible helps us know how to recenter on God through the craziness! Join us this weekend to know God's favorite ways for us to express gratitude and celebrate what He has done! Get Connected at RockBrook.org or download the Rock Brook Church App.
Thanking Through It | Week 3: Why I Know God Is Good // Ryland Walter // Especially when challenges arise, being satisfied with your life isn't a feeling that comes easily. Join us as we discover God's secret to grateful living by reflecting on His blessings each and every day. Get Connected at RockBrook.org or download the Rock Brook Church App.
Step into a world of fun and adventure with Rockbrook Camp for Girls on this episode of My Camp. Let's time travel all the way back to 1921 when this camp was founded, then fast forward over 100 years to the present to join Rockbrook Camp's owner Sarah and their program director Casey. Learn about the camp's revolutionary history as it supported women's suffrage back in the 1920s and how it helped its community develop. Rockbrook Camp for Girls is a traditional sleepaway summer camp located in Brevard, North Carolina, and it has a rich history of providing a nurturing and empowering environment for girls to explore new interests, build friendships, and develop valuable life skills. The camp's picturesque setting in the wooded mountains of western North Carolina contributes to a unique and enriching camp experience. There are so many different activities for campers to do and many interests to explore, from traditional camp activities to creative arts to outdoor adventures. Rockbrook Camp for Girls is known for its warm and welcoming community, experienced staff members, and commitment to providing a safe and supportive environment where girls can learn, grow, and create lasting memories. The camp's rich history and emphasis on tradition, nature, and community contribute to a transformative and memorable camp experience for young girls. To learn more about the camp, visit www.rockbrookcamp.com. Don't forget to explore more captivating episodes of our My Camp series and discover additional camp-related content on the Happy Camper Live website. You can also find us on YouTube at Happy Camper Live and on Instagram @happy_camper_live for even more camp-inspired joy and excitement.
Thanking Through It | Week 2: Withstanding the Winds of Life // Ryland Walter // Wind is one of the most powerful forces of nature. Throughout the Bible, God uses wind as a metaphor for the unexpected circumstances that show up in your life. Winds of change, opposition, temptation and conflict. This weekend, join us as we look at how to withstand these winds, and how to pray and support those who are facing the winds of persecution for their faith. Get Connected at RockBrook.org or download the Rock Brook Church App.
Thanking Through It | Week 1: Thanking Through Troubles // Kelly Walter // Do you ever find yourself trying to outthink God? Trust comes easily when things are going our way. Because, when things are going our way we only have to trust in ourselves. But, how can we manage to be content during hard or lean times? Get Connected at RockBrook.org or download the Rock Brook Church App.
Family Works | Week 6: Serious Fun // Ryland Walter // Parents are stressed out these days, and kids are no different. Being intentional about fun helps your family diminish fears, lessen hostility, and grow closer to God. Some people seem to believe the more spiritually mature you are, the more serious you should be. That's wrong! This weekend, we'll look at how to be more intentional in your family. Get Connected at RockBrook.org or download the Rock Brook Church App.
Family Works | Week 5: Building God's Truth Into Your Kids // Ryland Walter // Would you like for your children to grow up with the values of integrity, trustworthiness, contentment and other godly values? This week we'll see five ways to impress God's values into your family. Get Connected at RockBrook.org or download the Rock Brook Church App.
Family Works | Week 4: Family Works or Family Wars? // Kelly Walter // Healthy families do not happen naturally. Left to ourselves, we'll create unhealthy family relationships. Instead of our family going to work, our family goes to war. Join us this weekend to see how to plant seeds of peace in your relationships. Get Connected at RockBrook.org or download the Rock Brook Church App.
Family Works | Week 3: Serve Life // Ryland Walter // You probably have some fond memories of team sports or choir or club… God wired us that way. We feel most alive when we're part of a team that's serving a mission. This weekend we'll look at how our lives and families work best when we're contributing something back. Get Connected at RockBrook.org or download the Rock Brook Church App.
Family Works | Week 2: Becoming a Remarkable Family // Ryland Walter // God wants your family to stand out and be uncommon. But that won't happen by accident. It comes through some specific choices. This week we'll look at the four 'R's of becoming remarkable. Get Connected at RockBrook.org or download the Rock Brook Church App.
Family Works | Week 1: What's a Family For // Ryland Walter // Every family needs work. We all want our family to enjoy peace and contentment, but so often we stumble through our most important relationships. In this series, we'll look at our different roles as they relate to our family. We'll discover that, as unique as it may be, your family can work with God's help, direction, and guidance. Get Connected at RockBrook.org or download the Rock Brook Church App.
What's Next For My Life? | Week 5: Choosing a Life Verse // Ryland Walter // One of the ways God strengthens us for the days ahead is through the 31 thousand verses in the Bible. All have the potential to transform us, but which one are you focusing your life on? A life verse is a Bible verse or short passage of Scripture that you reflect on and turn to frequently. This weekend we'll talk about how to understand and integrate a passage into your life. Get Connected at RockBrook.org or download the Rock Brook Church App.
What's Next For My Life? | Week 4: Choosing The Right Guide For Your Life // Ryland Walter // When it comes to what's next, we want to be led by God. God is willing to help us in our decisions, but how can we discern his voice in the midst of all the distractions? Get Connected at RockBrook.org or download the Rock Brook Church App.