Posts Tagged ‘Purpose’
At The Movies // Part 4: National Treasure
Treasure Is a Verb Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and rust destroy, and thieves break in and steal. But, store up for yourselves treasures in heaven where moths and rust do not destroy and where thieves do not break in and steal. Matthew 6:19-20 What does it mean to…
Read MoreAt The Movies // Part 3: Remember the Titans
Why Parables? Why have you ever gone to watch a movie when someone could have summarized it for you in a couple minutes? They could have given you the setting, explained the characters and their motives, told you what happened at the end, and even wrapped it all with a bow by stating the takeaway.…
Read MoreAt The Movies // Part 2: Star Wars
Life Imitates Art “Art is a reflection of God’s creativity, an evidence that we are made in the image of God.” — Francis Schaeffer Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his…
Read MoreAt The Movies // Part 1: Avengers Endgame
Do Church and Movies Mix? When you think of a church, do you think of going to the movies? Unless you attended Rolling Hills years ago when we met in a movie theater, your answer is probably no. In fact, your answer might even be not at all! There’s valid reasons for the confusion or…
Read MoreRHCC 20 Years // Part 4: Giving All
The Story of Thomas Ryman As we remember the amazing things God has done at our church in the past 20 years, we recognize that God has been at work in His church of all believers since the beginning. The stories of baptisms, life change, and miracles in our own church community over the last…
Read MoreRHCC 20 Years // Part 3: Growing Up
Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good. — 1 Peter 2:1-3 Spiritual Growth Just like a little puppy…
Read MoreRHCC 20 Years // Part 2: Reaching Out
Jesus Gives us Our Purpose If we are saved and destined for heaven at the moment of our salvation, why doesn’t God just take us home right away? After all, Scripture tells us heaven will be incredible. We know we’ll be in the presence of our Creator, and everything will be in perfect order. Instead,…
Read MoreRHCC 20 Years // Part 1: A People of God
On New Year’s Resolutions Has anybody asked you about your new year’s resolutions yet? For many of us, developing a lofty goal or two at this time of year is a given; it’s just a matter of what we’ll choose to focus on this time! But why is resolution-making so popular on January first? Here’s…
Read MoreThe Greatest Adventure // Part 9: Legacy
Raising Up the Next Generation Think of the few people who had an impact on your faith journey. Do you have someone or a few people who immediately come to mind? Maybe they were the people who encouraged you when you needed it, the people who prayed with and for you, the people who shared…
Read MoreThe Greatest Adventure // Part 8: The God of Details
God is with YOU. Relentless. Ever-present. Trustworthy. Reliable. These are all words that describe God’s presence. He is consistent, He is loyal, He is always here with us. And He is faithfully pursuing us with a steadfast devotion. How does that make you feel? Do you want to have a relationship with a God like…
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