Posts Tagged ‘Purpose’
Faith Works: The Book of James // How to Be Rich
The Book of James is so practical in how we live out our faith in Jesus. In James 5, he points out that our faith is seen in how we use our money, our suffering, and our prayers. As Christ-followers, these three areas should look different from the world – how we invest our money,…
Read MoreMasterclass: The Life of David // David & Samuel
1. David and Samuel But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the thing people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7 Samuel was a spiritual leader…
Read MoreAt The Movies // Part 5: Indiana Jones
1. God uses ordinary people to accomplish His extraordinary work. For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:10 God is not looking for your ability but your availability. In your relationship with God, there is salvation and then sanctification.…
Read MoreAt 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,…
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