📝 Show Notes:

This week, Pastor Rob dives into the three-piece combo meal no one ordered: lack of self-control, envy, and jealousy.

These three sneak into our hearts quietly — shaping how we think, speak, and treat others. But the Holy Spirit invites us to rebuild strong walls of peace, trade comparison for gratitude, and find freedom in celebrating others.

In this episode:

• What Proverbs says about walls and self-control (Proverbs 25:28)
• How envy drains joy (Proverbs 14:30, James 3:16)
• Why jealousy is really fear in disguise (1 Samuel 18:7–9)
• The secret to contentment that Paul learned (Philippians 4:11–13)
• A simple prayer to silence comparison

🎯 Challenge of the Week:

When comparison sneaks in, pray:

“Lord, thank You for what You’ve given me, and thank You for what You’ve given them.”

Then, go celebrate someone else’s win — it’ll change your heart.

💬 Question for the comments:

Where do you think comparison hits hardest today — social media, friendships, family, work, or church?

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📝 Show Notes:

This week, Pastor Rob and Tim sit down to unpack Week 2 of our series “Different.”

When we follow Jesus, our lives are meant to stand out—not because we’re perfect, but because we’ve been set apart. In this episode, they talk about what it really means to live different in a world that’s obsessed with fitting in.

You’ll hear about:

• What it means to have different values and truly put God first (Romans 12:2, Matthew 6:33)
• How a renewed mind brings peace even when life gets hard
• Why repentance is more than words—it’s turning around and changing direction
• How holiness is partnership, not perfection

If you missed Sunday’s message, this episode fills in everything you need to know and adds a few extra stories from behind the scenes.

🎧 Listen, laugh, and be encouraged to live different, love different, and shine wherever you are.

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🎧 The Rock Sermon Podcast :Bible Study Edition

Episode 6:

When Words Wound: Judgmentalism and Sins of the Tongue

Description:

In this week’s Respectable Sins Bible Study episode, Pastor Rob unpacks one of the most overlooked and dangerous habits in the Christian life — Judgmentalism and the Sins of the Tongue.

Whether it’s gossip, criticism, sarcasm, or quick opinions, our words reveal what’s happening in our hearts. They can build people up… or tear them down. Through Scripture, humor, and a relatable grocery store story, Pastor Rob reminds us that judging others often feels harmless — until we see ourselves doing the very same thing.

If you’ve ever said, “I probably shouldn’t say this, but…” — this episode is for you. It’s an honest, grace-filled reminder that every word we speak is a seed — and we get to choose whether it plants life or weeds.

Key Verses Mentioned:

• James 4:12
• Matthew 7:3
• Matthew 12:36–37
• Ephesians 4:29
• Psalm 141:3

Key Quote:

Join the Conversation:

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Next Episode:

Join us next week for Episode 7: Lack of Self-Control, Envy, and Jealousy — learning how to celebrate others instead of comparing ourselves to them.

“Judgment says, ‘I’m better.’ Gossip says, ‘They’re worse.’ Sarcasm says, ‘I’ll get the last word.’ But grace says, ‘Let my words bring life.’”

🎧 The Rock Sermon Podcast:Bible Study EditionEpisode 5 Triggered: Impatience, Irritability, and Anger

Description:

In this Respectable Sins Bible Study episode, Pastor Rob tackles three emotions that almost everyone struggles with — Impatience, Irritability, and Anger.

These reactions may feel normal, but they reveal something deeper: a heart trying to stay in control. With humor (including a grocery store story that might hit a little too close to home), Pastor Rob helps us see how these everyday frustrations expose what’s really going on inside us.

Through practical teaching and relatable truth, this episode reminds us that impatience questions God’s timing, irritability reveals a lack of grace, and anger shows we’ve lost our peace.

The good news? God is patient with us — and He can teach us to respond with that same patience toward others.

Key Verses Mentioned:

• James 1:19–20
• Ephesians 4:2, 26
• Colossians 3:12–13
• Psalm 37:8

Key Quote:

Join the Conversation:

We’d love for you to be part of our Rock Life community online!

You can find weekly teaching notes, ask questions, and connect with others right here:

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.You can also share prayer requests, testimonies, or praise reports with us through:

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“We don’t lose patience — we hand it over. Every time we react instead of respond, we trade peace for pride.”

🎧 The Rock Sermon Podcast:Bible Study Edition Episode 4: When Life Won’t Cooperate:

Anxiety, Frustration, and Discontentment

Description:

In this week’s Respectable Sins Bible Study episode, Pastor Rob takes on three struggles that quietly rob our peace — Anxiety, Frustration, and Discontentment.

They may not make the “top ten list” of sins, but they often reveal a lack of trust in God’s timing and goodness. Through Scripture, humor (including a story about a slow-moving road trip), and practical reflection, Pastor Rob reminds us that these struggles aren’t just emotional — they’re spiritual.

Anxiety asks, “What if?”

Frustration asks, “Why now?”

Discontentment asks, “Why me?”

But faith answers, “God, I trust You.”

This episode will challenge and encourage you to let go of control, lean into gratitude, and rediscover peace in the process.

Key Verses Mentioned:

• 1 Peter 5:7
• Matthew 6:27–34
• Psalm 37:7
• Philippians 4:11–12
• Psalm 55:22

Key Quote:

“Anxiety questions God’s care. Frustration doubts His timing. Discontentment overlooks His goodness.”

Join the Conversation:

We’d love for you to be part of our Rock Life community online!

You can find weekly teaching notes, ask questions, and connect with others right here:

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You can also share prayer requests, testimonies, or praise reports with us through:

🙏 Prayer, Praise & Fasting Group

And this season, we’re teaming up with our good friend Amy Passas-Taylor, owner of Three Words Coaching

Amy is leading a beautiful devotional journey called Anchor & Arrow: A Daily Devotional Journey, designed to help us shift from discontentment to thanksgiving as we move into this next season.

Join the Facebook group and grow in gratitude with us:

🌿 Anchor & Arrow: A Daily Devotional Journey

This week, Pastor Rob unpacks one of the most overlooked sins in our Respectable Sins series — Ungodliness.

Ungodliness isn’t about hating God or turning away from Him; it’s about forgetting Him. It’s what happens when we go through our day — work, routines, even ministry — without thinking about God at all. It’s not rebellion; it’s distraction.

In this episode, Pastor Rob shares a personal story about “autopilot days” and reminds us how easy it is to live life without acknowledging God’s presence. Through Scripture and practical examples, we’ll learn how to bring God back into every part of our day — from the big moments to the small ones — and how to move from forgetting God to walking with Him.

Key Verses Mentioned:

• Psalm 10:4
• Colossians 3:17
• Romans 1:18
• Psalm 16:8

Key Quote:

Join the Conversation:

We’d love for you to be part of our Rock Life community online!

You can find weekly teaching notes, ask questions, and connect with others right here:

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Join us for Episode 4: Anxiety, Frustration, and Discontentment — learning to trust God’s timing and provision when life doesn’t go the way we planned.

“Ungodliness isn’t rebellion — it’s routine without relationship.”

This week, Pastor Rob continues our Respectable Sins Bible Study series with a closer look at Pride and Selfishness — two subtle sins that often look harmless, even spiritual, but quietly pull us away from God’s heart.

Pride says, “I don’t need help.”

Selfishness says, “I’ll take care of me first.”

Both keep us driving in the wrong direction — and in this episode, Pastor Rob shares a road trip story with Pastor Erica that perfectly illustrates how pride can make us miss the turn we were supposed to take.

Through Scripture, humor, and real talk, this episode reminds us that humility isn’t weakness — it’s strength under control — and that true joy comes when we put others before ourselves.

Key Verses Mentioned:

• Proverbs 16:18
• Luke 18:9–14
• 1 Corinthians 13:4–5
• Philippians 2:3–4
• James 4:6

Key Quote:

“Pride doesn’t always roar — sometimes it just quietly refuses to bend.”

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Next Episode:

Join us for Episode 3: Impatience, Irritability, and Anger — because sometimes it’s not what people do to us that matters most, but how we respond.

💬 Show Notes:

This week on The Rock Sermon Podcast, Pastor Rob and Tim talk about what it means to have a different kind of faith—one that stands firm when everything around you is shaking.

They unpack the message from 1 Peter 1, where Peter reminds believers that trials don’t destroy faith—they refine it. You’ll hear about:

• The difference between inherited, shallow, and conditional faith
• Why joy in the fire isn’t denial, it’s trust
• How holiness is about being set apart, not perfect
• Four practical ways to stand firm in a shaken world

It’s honest, hopeful, and full of laughs along the way. If you’ve been feeling tested lately, this one’s for you.

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🎧 The Rock Sermon Podcast: Bible Study Edition

Episode 1: What’s the Big Deal About Sin?

Description:

This week, Pastor Rob kicks off our Respectable Sins Bible Study series with a conversation about what sin really is — and why it matters more than we think. Sin isn’t just “the big stuff.” It’s the subtle habits and attitudes that slowly pull us away from God’s voice and peace.

In this episode, Pastor Rob shares a story about a water filter gone wrong (and a flooded kitchen!) that reminds us how easy it is to try to fix things in our own strength instead of asking for help.

Whether you’ve been part of our Thursday night Bible study or you’re catching up from home, this episode will challenge you to take a fresh look at your walk with God and the small things that quietly steal your peace.

Key Verses Mentioned:

• Romans 3:23
• James 4:17
• Isaiah 59:2
• Psalm 139:23–24
• 1 John 1:9
• Romans 5:20

Key Quote:

“Sin promises satisfaction but leaves you empty. Grace doesn’t excuse sin — it replaces it with strength.”

Join the Conversation:

We’d love for you to be part of our Rock Life community online!

You can find weekly teaching notes, ask questions, and connect with others right here:

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You can also comment wherever you are listening to this episode, like and share as well.

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Next Episode:

Be Looking for our next Bible study episode: Pride and Selfishness — two sins that love to disguise themselves as confidence and independence.

“Sin promises satisfaction but leaves you empty. Grace doesn’t excuse sin — it replaces it with strength.”

📘 Show Notes:

This week on The Rock Sermon Podcast, Pastor Rob sits down with Tim and Sergio for a heartfelt conversation following Pastor Appreciation Sunday. Sergio—our worship director and board member—shares insights from his powerful message about honoring those who shepherd God’s people.

They talk about what ministry really looks like behind the scenes, how to support pastors beyond just one Sunday, and the sacred calling of leading people toward eternity.

💬 Topics in this episode include:

• Why honoring pastors matters more than we realize
• What it means to be a “good shepherd” in today’s world
• The unseen weight and joy of ministry
• How to lift up your leaders and protect church unity
• Practical ways to show appreciation this week

🕊️ Scripture Highlights:

John 10:11 • 1 Timothy 5:17 • Exodus 17:12

🎧 Grab your coffee and join us for laughter, reflection, and encouragement to keep honoring the ones who lead us with love and sacrifice.