Sermon Podcast - Round Rock Church of Christ

Given that Easter is for everyone, we’d better figure out how to communicate with love in the midst of significant differences. In this message, we'll explore two fascinating events in history to learn about one thing that—according to God—has the power to divide or unite us.

One thing God is famous for is his exacting standards. He’s holy. He does not like sin. Which means that if we’re sinful, we’d better distance ourselves from him...right? In this message we’ll look to Peter in John 21 to see how Jesus treats us when we’ve done less than our best--and to see the best way to respond to God’s holiness. 

You'd think that the folks given the immense privilege of being the first witnesses to the resurrection of Jesus would be some serious VIPs. ...But were they?

In this message, we'll shine the spotlight on a few of the first witnesses of Jesus' resurrection and find ourselves reminded of God's broad love and the fact that Easter really is for everyone. 

Waiting has a way of taking over and forcing us to live in the future, which leads to discontent and worry. God, though, has an alternative for us—a different place for us to live. In this message, we'll look to a man named Joseph for an example of waiting well and being here now. 

Want to wait well? You'll need to lean into two things: Faith that God will provide and Gratitude for what he's already given. In this message, we'll explore what each of those looks like. 

Whether you're looking for a job, trying to have kids, enduring a battery of tests at the doctor's office, or figuring out your purpose in life, waiting is hard.

Is it possible God has something to teach us during these seasons of delay? 

In this series, we'll talk about waiting and how to make it holy.

Why is asking for help so hard sometimes? God didn’t intend for it to be so difficult. In fact, He makes it pretty clear in scripture He desires involvement in every aspect of our lives, especially our struggles.

All of us are members of several communities, some by choice and others by default. Neighborhoods, school, work, any number of clubs or organizations—all of which function in basically the same way. The members of a community share some common identity or purpose that unifies the group as a whole. Christians thrive on this idea of community, and in fact believe that we are a part of the most extensive, formative, and important community in existence: the Church.

So often, God gives us the privilege of sharing in the fruits of our generosity. If we can get better at noticing this, joy awaits.

Many of us are ambitious about something (or a few things), but most people don’t associate the word “ambition” with the words “giving” or “generosity.” God, however, does.