Sermon Podcast - Round Rock Church of Christ

Quite often, God surprises us and makes himself known in unexpected places. In this message, we'll explore one time He did that and be reminded to keep our eyes open so we don't miss when He does it again (because He will).

Divorce, abandonment, racism—there's one thing at the core of so many painful realities. And it's something God has been working against from the very beginning.

Ever noticed how much of the creation account in Genesis 1 has to do with non-human creation? Most of it, in fact, is "stuff, plants, and animals." So what are we to make of that? Why does God spend so much energy creating non-human things? What's to be learned from that? 

Whether it's a kindergarten classroom, the grass in a backyard, or the health of a marriage, the interesting thing about chaos is that all you have to do for it to take over is……nothing. The kids start fighting, the weeds sprout and the grass gets shin-high, the relationship gets distant and strained—do nothing and order, health, and function slip away. Why? Simply because it takes energy and intent to stave off chaos. 

In this message, we'll see that God created human beings in his image so that we could join with him in the good work of creating and sustaining order in the world. And we'll ask what that means for us here & now. 

In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. ...But what does Genesis mean when it says that? You may be surprised at the answer. In this message, we'll look at God as Creator—both in the beginning, and right now.

“Stories have to be told or they die, and when they die, we can't remember who we are or why we're here.” -Sue Monk Kidd

In this final part of the series, Justin shares 5 stories to lead us in a mediation on the application of Scripture's teaching on hospitality. These stories are offered as lit candles, reminding us of who we are and why we’re here, and marking the way home--the place of love and generosity and kindness and courage to which Jesus is calling us.

Here’s a helpful question: should Christians’ posture of hospitality toward outsiders extend to the Sunday worship gathering? Isn’t that a time for insiders only? If not, why not?

In this message, we’ll explore those questions and more as we look to a passage of Scripture that teacher us what “Sunday best” really looks like.

Have you ever stepped back to wonder what Peter and the Disciples felt as Jesus time and time again told them he would be crucified? Have you ever stepped back to think about what loss has looked like in your life? My expectation is that often times the answer to both of these questions for you is no. And while I believe that grief is a significant part of each answer to the questions above, I have no doubt that every time we grieve, Jesus has come and will come alongside us with joy that is only available through Him.

So much hinges on whether or not we insiders devote ourselves to loving outsiders…but once we get serious about doing that on purpose, how do we do it? What does it look like? In this message, we'll explore 4 practical guidelines that should shape our hospitality toward people who are far from God.

So how brave is your table? In this message, we’ll be challenged by three of the most difficult, most beautiful commands in Scripture. Three commands that change everything about how we use our tables—and who welcome to them.