RPC Church

How we look at life changes everything. In this message from the book of Joshua, we examine how to cultivate a true and genuine faith perspective in both personal lives and church communities. Instead of viewing challenges through the lens of fear, doubt, and skepticism this study highlights what it means to anchor trust in the living God, lean on unchanging promises  ("I will never leave you or forsake you"), and walk in daily active obedience to his word that keeps our faith growing. Discover how looking through the eyes of faith opens the door to amazing new blessings.

Do you ever feel like you are fighting the battles of life entirely on your own? We all face giants in life. whether they look like physical health battles, financial pressures, or overwhelming discouragement. In this message, we look at the familiar story of David and Goliath through a fresh lens. We explore why keeping our trust current and up-to-date is essential and why trust is like a Timbit (it's only good when it's fresh!). We discover how shifting our focus from our own strength to the living God changes everything. An encouraging reminder on why waiting on God is often part of Him preparing his very best for us. God's past faithfulness anchors us today, Learn why the ultimate victory isn't up to us to carry and what it truly means to step back and realize that the battle is the Lord's. Tune in to encouraged to keep trusting, keep praying and leave the battle in God's hands.

In the second part of A Reasonable Faith, We explored the uniqueness of Jesus, how a loving God handles those who haven't heard, and what the Bible really says about modern and ancient idols. Pastor Jim also takes on difficult questions that challenge Christian belief; Can we truly trust that the Bible we hold today is the one originally written? Is the Bible reliable? Is Jesus the only way to God? And can something other than a physical statue become an idol?

Not every question will have an answer we can fully grasp in this life, Yet faith need not be blind, and unanswered questions need not keep us from trusting God. This message offers an opportunity to think more deeply, engage honestly with challenging issues, and grow in confidence in the God revealed through Scripture, we are invited to look beyond assumptions and consider what Scripture teaches.

Can a Christian faith survive and even flourish in a secular university environment or modern city? When facing the intellectual challenges of a secular world, many wonder if their faith can withstand the test. In this message Grounded in 2 Timothy 3:16, we learn what it means to have "A Reasonable Faith." We look at why Scripture serves as our sure foundation, how God’s inspired Word clears away spiritual uncertainty, and practical guidelines for studying and interpreting the Bible today.

Storms of life rarely announce themselves before they arrive. One moment life feels steady, and the next we find ourselves facing fear, uncertainty, financial pressure, difficult relationship, or decisions we don't know how to navigate.  What storm are you facing right now?

Drawing from Matthew 8:23–27, Pastor Jim Richard reflects on the disciples’ frightening night on the Sea of Galilee and the fear that took over even though Jesus was right there with them.

This message brings that familiar story into the reality of our own lives, and points us to the confidence that comes from knowing that Jesus does not just calm storms, but he is with us in the boat, He is always with us, He is not asleep, and He has not lost control.

Every chapter eventually comes to an end. The question is: Who is still there when it does?

As Living as God’s People comes to its final message, 1 Peter 5 points us beyond changing seasons and human leadership to Jesus; the Chief Shepherd. This closing message calls us to humility, courage, and perseverance as we learn to trust God through transition, release our anxieties to Him, and stand firm in the face of spiritual battle.

A fitting final word for a changing season: the Shepherd remains

A changed life should indeed be noticeable. What if serving isn’t just something a few people do at church, but part of what it means to be God’s people?

Drawing from 1 Peter 4, this message looks at the everyday ways Christians can make a difference: loving one another, opening our lives and homes to others, using our gifts, sharing the Gospel, and serving with the strength God gives.

Because everyone has a part to play, and when we serve together, the impact reaches further.

What happens when our faith is tested by suffering, hostility, or circumstances we never expected? In 1 Peter 3:8–22, we are reminded that the hope we carry can speak most clearly when life is difficult. When you endure hardship with grace, when you repay insult with blessing, you enter into
what the Apostle Paul referred to as “the fellowship of His sufferings.” The fellowship of the cross.
You get a sense of what it feels like to be Jesus, and you become more like him. Peter calls us not to repay evil with evil, but to pursue peace, do good, and remain ready to explain the hope we have in Christ, with gentleness and respect.

This message points us to Jesus, who knows suffering firsthand, and reminds us that hardship does not have the final word. Our hope in Christ can shape the way we respond, the way we welcome others, and the way we witness to the world around us.

Today we continue to understand what it looks like to live in a way that makes our faith visible as God’s people in a world that doesn’t always share our values? In this message from 1 Peter 2:13–25, we explore how we can honour God and follow Jesus's example with lives marked by goodness and trust.  We’re also encouraged to let our lives reflect Christ through the way we serve, respond to difficult circumstances, and treat others.

Discover what it means to live faithfully, follow Jesus’ example, and let your life point others toward Him. Join us and be encouraged to live “Such Good Lives.”

What does it mean to belong to God and live faithfully in a changing world? In this message from 1 Peter 2:4–11, we are reminded that our identity comes from God. We are the kind of people who are defined by the God who serve. As we go deep in our walk with God, we become growing people and as the saying goes, healthy things grow and growing things change. So as our growth begins with our salvation, let our spiritual growth and change be obvious to people around us, let our light shine before men to bring Glory and honor to God.Pastor Aaron Ross explores the value God gives us through redemption, the mercy we have received, and the responsibility that comes with being God’s people. Like many stones forming one house, we are built together as a diverse community with a shared identity and mission: to live honorably, represent Christ, and point others toward Him.

A timely reminder that who we are in Christ shapes how we live, how we treat one another, and how we carry the Gospel into the world.