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Joel continues our summer series by looking looking at Genesis 38 - aka one of the strangest passages in the Bible. Listen in to hear how God can use broken people in His grand story. Support the Show.RPYA által

This week, Michael reviews what baptism means, discussing how it separates us from our old life of sin and signifies our new life in Jesus.Michael Yearley által

As we continue our summer series Living & Active, Trent shares about both the priority and the privilege of hearing from God's Word! Support the Show.RPYA által

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Last week, we learned that the story of humanity can be defined by two men: Adam, whose disobedience led us into sin and death, and Jesus, whose obedience on the cross brings us into new life and freedom. Michael teaches us this week that when we choose to live in Christ, baptism is the public declaration of the Gospel of God at work in us, separat…

Jesus didn’t just die to forgive us for the penalty of sin; He died to free us from the power of sin. This week, Michael continues our series, “The Gospel of God,” by sharing that the story of humanity can be defined by two men: Adam, who led us into sin and death through his disobedience, and Jesus, who brings us into new life and freedom through …

God’s love plays a key role in how we see the world, live our lives, and treat others. But before we can grasp the depth of God’s love, we must first understand who we are as a human race. This week, Michael explores four key words that describe humanity, helping us see the Gospel as the incredible story of God’s love for us.…

As dearly loved children of God, we have an amazing future when Jesus returns. Until that day, however, we can expect to face hard times. As Michael teaches this week, God is with us and working in us as we persevere during these hard times, helping us become more like Jesus.Michael Yearley által

This week, as we return to our “Gospel of God” series, Michael highlights how the beginning of Romans 5 serves as a mountaintop moment. From this vantage point, we can look back at what we have learned from this letter so far and see where the journey is heading for those who have received the Good News.…

While it’s easy to recognize prayer as a priority in our lives, putting it into practice can take some work. This week, Michael shares seven practical steps to help and encourage us to grow in prayer, including specific prayer practices and models found useful by top spiritual leaders.Michael Yearley által

As we pursue creating a culture of prayer here at Rocky Peak, Michael kicks off our series, “Pursuing God… The Priority of Prayer.” This week we learn why prayer is important, what it is meant for, and how we see it lived out in the New Testament by Jesus and the early church.Michael Yearley által

Hope’s power rests on the strength of what you place your hope in. As Joel wraps up our series, “The New Reality”, we discover that in Jesus, we have a hope strong enough to navigate all of life’s challenges. This hope empowers us to live the life He has called us into with courage, conviction, and compassion.…

As we follow Jesus into new life as individuals, He leads us into relational restoration with God and with others. This week, Joel shares three important characteristics of this new community and how Jesus cals us to become His church.Joel Enyart által

Because of the resurrection of Jesus, we have a new life defined by the presence and the power of God in our lives, along with a new purpose and partnership with Him. This week, Andres kicks off our series by exploring “The New Reality” we experience as individuals as we leave behind our old life to follow Jesus into the new.…

The Bible claims that Jesus of Nazareth was arrested, crucified, and resurrected three days later—and that these events have life-changing implications for each of our lives. This Easter, Michael recounts the life and spiritual journey of James, the younger brother of Jesus, from skeptic to radical Christ-follower, exploring how compelling evidence…

In our “Hearing God” series, we have learned that to become someone God speaks to, we must intentionally pursue a personal relationship with Him. This week, Michael brings the series to a close by sharing seven key steps for developing the keystone habit of spending one-on-one time with God.Michael Yearley által

Joey continues our series "To the Ends of the Earth" as we look at Acts 7:1-60. Support the Show.RPYA által

Earlier in this series, we learned that our ability to hear from God is deeply connected to our relationship with Him. Michael teaches this week that we must be intense and intentional when it comes to pursuing a personal relationship with God. When we regularly spend time with God one-on-one, it becomes a keystone habit—a single habit that sets in…

Pastor Kelly and guest speaker Chris Woznicki respond to various questions submitted by RPYA. Support the Show.RPYA által

Last week, Michael introduced the topic of discernment—how do we distinguish God’s voice from our own thoughts and the voice of the enemy? In this week’s message, he revisits the two key questions from last week and shares five additional questions to help us practice discernment in hearing God’s voice in our lives.…

Pastor Kelly continues our series "To the Ends of the Earth" as we look at Acts 6:8-16. Support the Show.RPYA által

When we think God is speaking to us, how do we distinguish whether it’s truly God’s voice, our own thoughts, or the voice of the enemy? This week, Michael shares two questions we can ask to help us practice discernment in hearing from God.Michael Yearley által

Joey continues our series "To the Ends of the Earth" as we look at Acts 6:1-7. Support the Show.RPYA által

This week, we continue our Hearing God series by exploring the different ways God speaks in a “still, small voice”—which Dallas Willard considers to be the primary subjective way God communicates with us.Michael Yearley által

Last week we discovered that the primary way God communicates is through Scripture. By rooting ourselves in the Word, we can learn to hear and discern God’s voice—both internally and externally. This week, Joel illustrates four additional ways we can hear God speaking to us.Joel Enyart által

This week, we begin learning the ways God speaks to us, and Andres teaches that the primary way is through the Word. If we want to hear God speak, the Bible cannot be something we try to fit into our lives. The Bible needs to be what we build our lives around because it contains the voice, presence, and power of God.…

Jesus came to restore our relationship with God and modeled that the best way to know, love, and please God is through obedience. To experience more of God’s presence, power, and voice in our lives, we need to fully surrender all other pursuits and prioritize our relationship with Him as our greatest passion.…

Pastor Kelly continues our series "To the Ends of the Earth" as we look at Acts 5:1-11. (This message is from 1/28/24) Support the Show.RPYA által

At the end of his previous message, Michael asked us to reflect on two key questions as we head into this “Hearing God” series. Our responses to these questions reveal our heart posture, indicating whether we are truly willing to listen—and follow—when God speaks. The spiritual skill and experience of hearing from God are intricately connected to t…

Understanding how to hear God is a crucial spiritual skill that enables us to walk well with God, develop a truly personal relationship with Him, experience His presence and power in and through us, and carry out His vision and calling for our lives. This week, Michael kicks off our “Hearing God” series by introducing five foundational principles t…

In our “Greater Things” series, we’ve discovered that God has so much more for us to see and experience. This week, Andres brings the series to a close by sharing four key areas of spiritual discipline. When practiced consistently, these disciplines enable us to hear God clearly and obey His leading in our lives.…

Growth requires intentionality; it doesn't happen by accident. This week, Andres shares how we are able to experience spiritual growth by intentionally training ourselves using spiritual disciplines.Andres Carias által

How do we live in anticipation of God’s power in our lives that is more than wishful thinking or blind optimism? This week, Joel kicked off our series “Greater Things” by encouraging us that we find great hope for the future in remembering how God has been faithful in our past.Joel Enyart által

During the Christmas season, we often reflect on the nativity story. However, the birth of Jesus is just the first part of a truly incredible gift—Jesus was born to rescue us through His death. This week, we gather to celebrate Christmas and give thanks for this Gift of Life!Michael Yearley által

As we continue our study in Romans this week, we learn the foundational principles of faith—what it is, what it isn’t, and why it’s important because of what it unleashes. As our faith increases, we witness more of the presence and power of God in our lives along with greater peace, joy, and confidence.…

As Christ-followers, it’s important to know how we fit into the story of the Gospel. This week, Michael reminds us that the better we understand the story of the Bible, the clearer God’s vision for our lives becomes.Michael Yearley által

What does it mean to live a life of “Listen and Follow”? This week, we welcome Dr. Thomas and Lita Lee as they share their journey from pursuing the American Dream to dedicating their lives to serving the people of Rwanda through their dental care ministry, His Hands On Africa.Michael Yearley által

Through His death and resurrection, we can follow Jesus into new life if we have faith. This week, Joel shares that living a life of faith isn’t always easy, especially when it doesn’t seem fair or when it doesn’t work out the way we want it to. Hope comes from holding onto the teachings of Jesus so that we can know the truth, and the truth can set…

Through Christ, God can be a good and righteous judge while keeping His promise to rescue the human race from the power of sin. Only through the sacrifice of Jesus can we be restored into relationship with a God who loves us.Michael Yearley által

Despite the many external factors philosophers have theorized as being responsible for the problems in our culture, as Christ-followers, we know the problem lies within the human heart. This week, Michael reveals Paul’s verdict based on the evidence against the human race: that we are all under the power of sin with no way to fix ourselves. When we…

Joey James continues our series "To the Ends of the Earth" as we look at Acts 2:14-36. (This message is from 11/5/23) Support the Show.RPYA által

This week, Michael explores the transformational power of the Scriptures in our lives, as they are the very words of God. We also discover that knowing and obeying God’s Word not only provides protection but also leads us to truth, guidance, and blessing.Michael Yearley által

Pastor Kelly continues our series "To the Ends of the Earth" as we look at Acts 2:4-14. Support the Show.RPYA által

Pastor Kelly continues our series "To the Ends of the Earth" as we look at Acts 2:1-4. Support the Show.RPYA által

How does your life, as a child of God, reveal the goodness, grace, and incredible love that God has for His people? This week, Joel explores the idea of privilege in the context of the Gospel, which is a gift that we have been given for a purpose greater than ourselves.Joel Enyart által

What are you pursuing? Who are you trying to please in and through your life? This week, we continue our series in Romans and learn how we can live our lives for Jesus’ coming Kingdom. The reality that we will come before Jesus to be evaluated based on how we have lived and what we have done serves as a catalyst to live a life worthy of glory, hono…

In the final phase of "The Death Spiral," we see how the rejection of God’s truth leads to destruction in relationships with both God and others. This week, Andres explores the beautiful reality that God wants to renew the way we think and how we see the world. When we invite God to reveal the areas of our lives where we need repentance, He meets u…

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This week, Michael explores the differences between the Biblical worldview and the cultural view on human sexuality and gender identity. He also brings us back to the three Cs from last week, guiding us on how we should respond to emerging ideologies on sex and gender: CLARITY on God’s vision for the human race, Christ-like COMPASSION for those who…