Rocky Peak Young Adults

In this message, we’ll explore the biblical theme of work as part of God’s original design for humanity, emphasizing that work predates sin and remains central to our created purpose. Join us as we gain wisdom from examples like Solomon and Bezalel when it comes to God’s plan for our lives!

Message Notes
Main Passages: Genesis 1:27-28; 2:7, 15; 3:6-7

Big Idea: Work isn't just a pastime, it is a holy partnership

Our Work Should Be...

1) Glorifying to God
1 Corinthians 10:31

2) A blessing to humanity
Jeremiah 29:4-7

3) Accomplished through his wisdom
1 Kings 3:5-12; Exodus 35:30-35

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We are closing out our series with a live panel featuring voices from various stages of relationships. Listen in as they share personal experiences, answer questions, and bring wisdom to the conversation.

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Following Jesus means he teaches us to rethink EVERYTHING. As we continue this series on relationships, we come to the topic of being Single. Together, we will unpack how the world tends to view singleness compared to Jesus' radically different (and positive) view of it. 

Message Notes:
Main Passage: 1 Corinthians 7:7-8, 17, 29, 32-35

Being Single is Not a Problem To Be Solved...

It’s a Gift to Be Used Well! 

Paradigm Shift: We See Singleness as a Gift by Trusting the Giver
James 1:17

Being Single Unleashes Us To... 

1) Delight In How Jesus Sees Us
1 Corinthians 7:17 

2) Partner With Jesus In Unique Ways
Acts 1:8

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There are a ton of false narratives regarding what Dating is and how to do it well. To uncover a bigger and better reality, we need to ask a new question - How do I think about dating as a disciple of Jesus? That's what we'll be unpacking in our time together. 

Message Notes
Passage: Colossians 3:1-4 

TRUTH: Dating is Defined By Your Identity. 

The Foundation: A Christ-Follower Approaches Dating with Truth and Freedom. 

False Narratives
1) Dating Gives Me Value and Worth 

2) Attraction and/or Emotion Are Enough

3) I Will Magically Become a “Better Person.” 

4) If It’s “Right” It Will Be Easy 

A Better Way
1) Seek a Genuinely Growing Heart
Galatians 5:22-23a, 25

2) Older Wisdom Is Essential 
Proverbs 13:20 

3)Take It One Step at a Time 

4) Purity is a Joy 

5) Peace Over Volatility 

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Join us as we start a new series focused on relationships! To kick us off, Joel will be diving into what marriage truly is and how we can prepare for it now, no matter what our relationship status may be.

Message Notes

1) Marriage is a commitment for life
Matthew 19:3-6; Genesis 1:27; 2:24
   - guard your body
   - guard your heart
   - guard your friendships

2) Marriage is a spiritual partnership
2 Corinthians 6:14

Key Questions: 

1) Do you know who you are looking for?

2) Are you becoming the kind of person you would want to marry?

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As we wrap up our NEW series, we will see that the transformation God desires for us begins with where we set our focus. Join us as we see how fixing our focus on Jesus leads to a renewed heart and a transformed life!

Message Notes

Main Passages: Ephesians 4:20-24; Colossians 3:1-10

BIG IDEA: Spiritual Transformation begins with our hearts.

1) Spiritual Transformation . . . Your Heart Is A Big Deal.
Jeremiah 17:9-10 (NLT); Proverbs 4:23

2) Spiritual Transformation . . . Process.

3) Spiritual Transformation . . . Alignment Is Demonstrated Through Our Actions.
John 15:1-4; James 2:14-18 (NLT)

Question: Is Your Heart In Alignment?
Ezekiel 36:25-27 (NLT); Psalm 139:23-24 (NLT)

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God calls us to be like Him, to put off the desires of the flesh and instead put on the desires of His Spirit. Today, we're going to look at what this means in the area of our sexuality. How can we honor and glorify Him in this area of no matter what season we find ourselves in?

Message Notes

Main Passage: Ephesians 5:1-14

1) The Struggle is Real

2) God Wants Us Holy and Pure

3) Freedom is Available
Isaiah 1:18; 1 Corinthians 10:13; Hebrews 12:1-2

Question: How are you frighting for freedom?

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God calls us to leave behind the old way of life, marked by anger, division and slander, and step into a life of kindness and forgiveness. This week, we’ll uncover how embodying these virtues can bring healing to our relationships and reflect the heart of Christ to the world.

Message Notes

Main Passage: Ephesians 4:31-32

What are we putting off?

1) Bitterness

2) Rage and Anger

3) Brawling and Slander

4) Malice

What are we putting on?

1) Kindness
Psalm 34:8, Luke 6:35-36, Matthew 11:28-30 

2) Compassion
Matthew 9:36

3) Forgiveness
Colossians 2:13-15, 1 Corinthians 2:12

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Today we will be continuing our study on Ephesians 4 where we will explore more what it means to be made new in the area of our work. We will shift our perspective about what work is, and find out how we can use our work to glorify God.

Message Notes
Main Passage: Ephesians 4:17-24, 28

1) Work is a Gift

Genesis 2:5, 2:15, 3:17-19
Ecclesiastes 3:12-13
Proverbs 14:23

2) Work is an Act of Worship

Psalm 19:1
Colossians 3:23-24
John 4:34

Question: Does my work glorify God?

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Trying to become more like Jesus? Join us as we look at the need to stop lying and the glory of telling the truth!

Message Notes
Passage: Ephesians 4:17-32

~Defining Our Terms~
Justification - The act whereby God declares a sinner righteous on the basis of faith.

Regeneration - The act of God making a person spiritually alive, as a result of faith in Jesus Christ.

Conversion - The act of God in which a person, previously dead in sin, becomes a new creation in Christ. 

Sanctification - The process whereby God the Holy Spirit transforms the believer into the image and likeness of Christ. It is the progressive outworking of the new life that was planted at the moment of regeneration. 

Glorification - The final state for believers, in that we are no longer sin, are no longer in our human form, and no longer subject to the attacks of the evil one.

~Sanctification: A Case Study~
Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body. (Ephesians 4:25)

~The Destructiveness of Lying~

• Genesis 3:1-4
• John 8:44-45

Lying is destructive because it aligns us with the of destroyer good, not the source of good.

~The Glory of Truth Telling~

• 1 Corinthians 13:6
• John 1:14b

Being a community of truth-tellers is essential to the health of the Church.

What does it look like to cultivate a community of truth telling? 

1. Honesty before God
2. Honesty before our community
   1. confession of sin
   2. confrontation of sin
3. Knowledge and celebration 

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