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| December 27, 2009 |
The Great Co-Mission. Speaker: Bill Craig
Matthew 28:16-20 |
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| December 13, 2009 |
Let It Be. Speaker: Pastor Michael Thomas
Luke 1:26-38 |
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Maybe you've seen Mary's image in nativity scenes at Christmastime, but how much do you really know about her? This was no ordinary woman. She was a receptive, humble, servant of God. So powerful was her love for God and her intent to do whatever He told her to do, that we can learn a lot from her today. Come to Rock Creek Church this Sunday as we learn the power of three simple words "Let It Be."
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| December 6, 2009 |
The Greatest Christmas. Speaker: Pastor Michael Thomas
John 3:16 |
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So many people set out each Christmas season to make it the best they've ever had, only to be disappointed when Christmas is over. Is it possible, amidst all of the shopping, school events, office parties and family gatherings for this to truly be the greatest Christmas you've ever experienced? Yes it is! Come to Rock Creek and discover that having your Christmas yet comes down to one word.
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| November 29, 2009 |
After What You've Done For Me. Speaker: Bill Craig
2 Samuel 7 |
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Sometimes our Christian life can become a focus on merely avoiding the "bad stuff" (that actually looks pretty good). It can be characterized by guilt, judgmentalism and joylessness. But that is not how God intends the Christian life to be lived. Join us this Sunday as we get some insight from the life of David into this glorious life with Christ!
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| November 22, 2009 |
It's Not Fair!. Speaker: Bill Craig
Matthew 20:1-16 |
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Each of us has within us a strong sense of what is "fair" and "unfair." When we feel we have been treated unfairly we are up in arms! In today's passage Jesus tells a parable about men who were treated unfairly, and yet in it we can see the heart of the Savior. Join us as we wrestle with and then celebrate His glorious truth!
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| November 15, 2009 |
Saying Thanks. Speaker: Pastor Michael Thomas
Luke 17:11-19 |
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One of the most moving stories in the New Testament is the account of a small group of desperate lepers who approached Jesus for healing. Jesus mercifully responded to their cry for help and healed all ten of them. But only one returned to say, "Thank you." Come to Rock Creek this Sunday and discover how to cultivate a heart of gratitude.
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| November 8, 2009 |
A Letter to Unsettled Souls. Speaker: Pastor Michael Thomas
Acts 15:1-35 |
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Acts 15 is the turning point of the book of Acts. Not only is it a central chapter because of its location, but also and most importantly, because of the theological issue that it raises. False teachers were saying that faith in Jesus wasn't enough to save someone from their sins. The very foundations of the Christian faith were being threatened as the most important question hung in the balance: What must a person do to be saved? Come discover with us how the early church answered that question.
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| November 1, 2009 |
From Bowing to Beating. Speaker: Pastor Michael Thomas
Acts 14:1-28 |
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What is it like to have people wanting to worship you one minute and then kill you the next? That's what happened to the Apostle Paul as he healed a man crippled since birth and then preached the gospel to people sinners since birth. Come this Sunday as we see what it is that can keep a person doing the right thing when all human logic tells them to give up.
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| October 25, 2009 |
Moving Through and Moving On. Speaker: Pastor Michael Thomas
Acts 13:44-52 |
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The Bible tells us that two missionaries shared the gospel in such a way that God's truth spread like a wildfire throughout a whole city. What was it that caused many to hunger for more of this truth while others wanted to hurry the missionaries out of town? Join us as we see the power of God's word and what it can do to change lives.
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| October 18, 2009 |
Don't Miss Out On God's Offer of Salvation. Speaker: Pastor Michael Thomas
Acts 13:13-43 |
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Ever since sin entered the world we have been trying to do something, anything, to have a right relationship with God. But God cannot accept us on the basis of anything we do. Is it possible, then, to have a right relationship with God? Come to Rock Creek this Sunday and discover that God has made us an offer too good to refuse.
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| October 11, 2009 |
The First Missionary Journey. Speaker: Pastor Michael Thomas
Acts 13:1-12 |
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As we seek to do God's will, satanic opposition is unavoidable. Especially when we share the Gospel with someone who needs to turn from their sin to the Savior - we will be involved in nothing less than an all-out war against the forces of hell. Come to Rock Creek this Sunday and rejoice with us that the power of God always trumps the power of the enemy.
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| October 4, 2009 |
The Price of Pride. Speaker: Pastor Michael Thomas
Acts 12:20-25 |
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Pride - - sometimes it's a good word, but many other times it isn't. Having pride in a job well done is a good thing. However, so often pride is the enemy of our lives. If we want our souls to be healthy than we must be humble. The root of inward corruption is pride. If we are not constantly growing downward into humility, we will be steadily swelling up under the influence of pride. Come to Rock Creek this Sunday as we consider the price of pride in our lives.
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| September 27, 2009 |
Someone's Knocking At The Door. Speaker: Pastor Michael Thomas
Acts 12:1-19 |
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Sometimes we glamorize the people in the Bible. And that can leave us feeling disconnected from their stories and what God did in and through them. We need to remember that they also had clay feet and their walk with God was sometimes unsteady just like ours can be. What was true then is still true now: God's power is most visible when our faith in Him seems almost invisible.
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| September 20, 2009 |
Serving God's Purpose in Our Generation. Speaker: Cyprian Mesembe. Speaker: Cyprian Mesembe
Acts 13:36 |
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Please join us to hear Cyprian Mesembe's message about Frontier Force ministry and his call for service from God's Word.
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| September 13, 2009 |
Triumph Through Tough Times. Speaker: Pastor Michael Thomas
Acts 11 |
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If God tells us something once, we should listen. If He tells us something twice, we should pay extremely close attention. But when God tells us something a third time He really wants us to slow down and give Him the most undivided and obedient attention we ever have. Come this Sunday and discover with us why God tells the same story three times and what difference it should make in our lives.
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| August 30, 2009 |
Now I Get It. Speaker: Pastor Michael Thomas
Acts 10:24-48 |
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God is intent on making a people for His name. And that people, regardless of race, gender or socio-economic standing is God's greatest miracle in this world. A deep-seated change in our attitude toward others, especially those who are different than us, can only be brought about by the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Come to Rock Creek this Sunday as we ask God to make us open and tender to the work of reconciliation He wants to do in and through us.
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| August 23, 2009 |
Christ Chisels the Rock. Speaker: Pastor Michael Thomas
Acts 9:43-10:23 |
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God hates favoritism. He hates prejudice so badly that He gave His only Son to break down the barriers that we have put up against Himself and each other. The ground at the foot of the cross is leveled by God's grace. Come to Rock Creek this week as we begin to discover just how level that ground really is.
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| August 16, 2009 |
Pastor Peter. Speaker: Pastor Michael Thomas
Acts 9:32-42 |
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God is calling each of us to get up and be involved in acts of compassion. God is calling us to look to the needs of others and meet them as best we can. If we want to be devoted disciples of Jesus, we must be doers of good deeds and helpers of the hurting. Come to Rock Creek this week as we read about the only woman called a "disciple" in the New Testament and see what distinguished her enough to have that honored title.
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| August 9, 2009 |
The Persecutor Becomes A Preacher. Speaker: Pastor Michael Thomas
Acts 9:19-31 |
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Not long after coming to Christ Saul was led into a three-year period of training for the calling God put upon his life. God often chooses to slow us down and teach us to totally depend on Him to accomplish what He wants done through us. Instead of giving into discouragement, come learn how God wants to work in you so that you'll be ready for the calling He has for you in the days and years to come.
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| August 2, 2009 |
Blinded By The Light. Speaker: Pastor Michael Thomas
Acts 9:1-19 |
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Saul of Tarsus had been hell-bent on hunting down and arresting Christians, hoping eventually to snuff out this new Jesus movement. But little did Saul know that the great Hound of Heaven had been tracking him before time began. How will this great Jesus hater respond when he discovers that not only is Jesus alive, but that every time he persecuted a follower of Christ he was wounding none other than the God of Heaven? Come to Rock Creek this week and find out.
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| July 26, 2009 |
Caught Reading Isaiah. Speaker: Pastor Michael Thomas
Acts 8:26-40 |
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God called Philip to leave a place full of incredible potential and go to a place that probably seemed empty of any possibilities. But no matter how uncertain his future seemed, Philip put his faith in God. Could God actually be calling us at times to run away from security and chase uncertainty? Come to Rock Creek this Sunday as we learn that embracing uncertainty is a very important part of walk with God.
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| July 19, 2009 |
What Does Jesus Want?. Speaker: Dale Brubaker. Speaker: Dale Brubaker
Luke 6:20-26 |
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Last Sunday Pastor Bill reminded us of Jesus' preeminence over all things from Colossians 1. Jesus is the perfect expression of God - He created all things and is the One who reconciles all things to Himself. When we consider these truths, the question that should come into our minds is "What does Jesus want?" Let's look together at Luke 6:20 and following to see what kind of relationship Jesus wants with us.
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| July 12, 2009 |
Lift Jesus Higher. Speaker: Bill Craig
Colossians 1:15-20 |
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What do you picture when you hear the name 'Jesus'? A babe in a manger? A man healing the sick or walking on water? The man on the cross? Some of you may think more of His titles or roles: Son of God, Savior, Friend. The beautiful thing about Jesus is that He is all of these things and more! This morning it's the "more" that we will look more deeply into through our study of Colossians 1. Join us as together we lift higher the name of Jesus!
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| July 5, 2009 |
Reaching the World From the End of The Earth. Speaker: Scott Brown. Speaker: Scott Brown
Selected Scriptures |
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Listen to what Scott Brown has to share about his work in New Zealand with Chosen People Ministries. Download the Powerpoint and follow along as he gets into the slide show half way through his inspiring message.
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| June 28, 2009 |
You Owe, I'll Pay. Speaker: Pastor Michael Thomas
Matthew 18:18-35 |
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Forgiveness is not a causal act. Genuine forgiveness always comes with a price tag that no one but the person offering the forgiveness can truly understand. Someone else has hurt each of us and we must choose whether we are going to be full of vengeance or mercy? Will we be filled with hatred or grace? Come to Rock Creek Church this Sunday as we take a deep look at how to truly forgive and be forgiven.
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| June 21, 2009 |
Tell It To The Church. Speaker: Pastor Michael Thomas
Matthew 18:17 |
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It is so important that we deal with conflict in our lives and in our church and not just "let it go" because conflict that goes underground poisons the soil and eventually hurts everyone. How can Rock Creek be a Church that does not settle for a shallow, saccharine like substitute for unity? Join us this Sunday as we discover that unity becomes precious when we walk through conflict in order to reach it.
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| June 14, 2009 |
The Others. Speaker: Pastor Michael Thomas
Matthew 18:16 |
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What is your chosen method of dealing with confrontation? When someone confronts us we can sometimes react by attacking the person who confronted us. Other times we may choose to stay calm on the outside while we secretly seethe on the inside. Come to Rock Creek this Sunday as we learn the wisdom in following Jesus' rules of relating rightly to each other.
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| June 7, 2009 |
One On One. Speaker: Pastor Michael Thomas
Matthew 18:15 |
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The Bible knows just how strong our tendency is to go in the wrong direction - - and it knows just how dangerous it is, as well. That is why Jesus took the time to instruct his followers in Matthew 18 about how important it is to be a community committed to living righteously and to telling the truth. Come to Rock Creek Church this Sunday as we talk about God's plan to help us have right relationships.
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| May 31, 2009 |
Get A Grip. Speaker: Pastor Michael Thomas
Matthew 18/1Timothy 4:7/Galatians 5:23 |
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If a person aspires to be a great artist or athlete they need to dedicate themselves to a certain kind of disciplined life. And for those of us who want to live like Jesus we have to dedicate ourselves to following his overall way of life totally. Come to Rock Creek Church this Sunday as we learn about living a disciplined life for God.
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| May 24, 2009 |
What Is Church Discipline and Why Is It Important?. Speaker: Pastor Michael Thomas
Selected Scriptures |
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God has designed us to be part of a community of truth-tellers that will help keep us in touch with reality. We need to be a community that anchors its members in the truth and faithfully holds them accountable to the commitments they've made to God and to each other. Come to Rock Creek this Sunday as we discover God's design for loving and being loved.
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| May 17, 2009 |
Where We Are And Where We Need to Be. Speaker: Pastor Michael Thomas
Selected Scriptures |
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We need each other. But how do we pursue the beautiful dream of being involved in a community where we serve and are served, where we really belong with actual, real-life, flawed people? Is it really possible to enjoy this kind of belonging? As Christians, we are told that such a place - - called the Church - - should exist. The sad fact is that many of us are growing more suspicious by the day that we will ever really experience such a place. Come to Rock Creek Church this Sunday as look at where we've been and where we need to be.
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| May 10, 2009 |
The Value of Relationships. Speaker: Pastor Michael Thomas
Matthew 18:10-14 |
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The relational rule of the God's Kingdom is that each one of His children has individual significance. Those who are not of that Kingdom don't see it that way and can easily look down on others who are different from themselves. But God expects His children to treat each other differently. Come to Rock Creek this Sunday as we discover how we can treat each other with the love of Jesus.
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| May 3, 2009 |
The Basis For Relationships. Speaker: Pastor Michael Thomas
Matthew 18:1-9 |
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We were all designed to have healthy relationships with others. But we sometime let things into our hearts that distance us, rather than draw us closer, to others. Jesus taught his disciples about one of the hindrances to right relationships and it is the sin of pride. Come to Rock Creek this Sunday as we take a fresh look at an attitude that can often be overlooked and ask God to do His work in our hearts.
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| April 26, 2009 |
God Is Not For Sale. Speaker: Pastor Michael Thomas
Acts 8:5-25 |
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When we think about the Holy Spirit do we think of him as a power that somehow we should get a hold of and use? Or do we think of him as God, the One who should have and use us? Come to Rock Creek as we learn that God is not for sale.
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| April 19, 2009 |
Are You Growing Where You've Been Planted?. Speaker: Pastor Michael Thomas
Acts 8:1-4 |
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Saul was trying to destroy the early church by tearing it apart. His work caused Christ's followers to leave their homes and be scattered to far away places. But much to Saul's dismay, God was using this persecution to scatter His disciples into places where He wanted them to share the good news of His love. God has placed you in the very place He wants you to be. Are you growing where He's planted you or are you too busy asking Him to move you on to some place else?
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| April 12, 2009 |
What Does It All Mean?. Speaker: Pastor Bill Craig
Selected Scriptures |
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The events around that first Easter Sunday are the most pivotal of the Christian faith and continue to transform lives two thousand years later! Join us as we stand at the foot of the cross, ponder the empty grave and ask what it all means for us.
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| April 5, 2009 |
If Today Was Your Last Day. Speaker: Pastor Michael Thomas
Acts 7-8:1 |
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All of us are going to die one day and for some of us, death will come suddenly. Death will ultimately reveal who we really are. So if today were your final day, what kind of a person do you want to be? Come to Rock Creek as we think through living life now so that we will be ready for that day.
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| March 29, 2009 |
The Face of an Angel. Speaker: Pastor Michael Thomas
Acts 6:8-15 |
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The book of Acts tells us that Stephen was a man "full of grace and full of power." Is it possible for us to be that way? Come to Rock Creek Church this Sunday and discover how the Holy Spirit wants to fill us to be people of sweetness and strength.
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| March 22, 2009 |
The Beauty of the Body. Speaker: Pastor Michael Thomas
Acts 6:1-7 |
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Acts 6 teaches us that Satan doesn't give up easily. Having tried to destroy the early church through persecution and corruption, he now tries to do so through distraction. Satan does his best to create dissension within the church because he knows that a church hindered by internal conflict finds its message lost, leaving little time and energy to reach out to those who need its message. What will its leaders do? Come to Rock Creek Church this Sunday to find out.
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| March 15, 2009 |
What I Do Know. Speaker: Pastor Bill Craig
Selected Scriptures |
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Join us as Pastor Bill Craig shares God's Word with us.
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| March 8, 2009 |
The Honor of Being Dishonored For Jesus Part 2. Speaker: Pastor Michael Thomas
Acts 5:21-42 |
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Satan tempted the early church to give into corruption. Since that didn't work he then prompted those in authority to physically persecute the church's leaders. Would that be enough to curb the display of God's power and growth of His Church? Be our guest this Sunday at Rock Creek as we consider the honor of being dishonored for Jesus.
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| March 1, 2009 |
The Honor of Being Dishonored For Jesus. Speaker: Pastor Michael Thomas
Acts 5:12-42 |
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Satan tempted the early church to give into corruption. Since that didn't work he then prompted those in authority to physically persecute the church's leaders. Would that be enough to curb the display of God's power and growth of His Church? Be our guest this Sunday at Rock Creek as we consider the honor of being dishonored for Jesus.
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| February 22, 2009 |
Caring and Corruption In The Church. Speaker: Pastor Michael Thomas
Acts 4:32-5:11 |
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Satan's job is to oppose God's work. When he does that he is living up to his name, which means "adversary." Having failed to silence God's people through threats of persecution, Acts 5 tells us he changed his strategy from an outside to an inside attack. And history has proved that this particular scheme is far more effective than external persecution. Come this Sunday as we learn about how Satan still tries to side-track us from following God.
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| February 15, 2009 |
Praying For Boldness. Speaker: Pastor Michael Thomas
Acts 4:23-31 |
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The most important thing that any of us should seek after is to know God. And one of the ways we can know Him is through prayer - - aligning our imperfect will with His perfect will. Come to Rock Creek as we learn the importance of prayer in our lives and in the life of the Church.
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| February 8, 2009 |
Compelled To Tell The Truth. Speaker: Pastor Michael Thomas
Acts 4:13-22 |
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Imagine that one day you were on trial for your belief in God. The powers that be demanded you stop telling others that Jesus Christ is God and the only hope for salvation in this life and the next. They threatened that if you refused to obey you would pay a steep price for your disobedience - - possibly even death. What would you do? Come to Rock Creek this Sunday and take courage from two of Jesus' followers who faced serious threats and yet refused to stop telling others the truth about God.
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| February 1, 2009 |
No One Else Can Save Us. Speaker: Pastor Michael Thomas
Acts 4:1-12 |
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The Church has always faced persecution. But rather than destroying it, persecution has served to purify and strengthen the Church. Jesus promised that if we obey him we will suffer persecution. Come to Rock Creek this Sunday and discover how suffering for Christ can cause us to grow in our relationship with him.
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| January 25, 2009 |
Are We Giving God A Gratuity?. Speaker: Pastor Michael Thomas
Mark 12:41-44 |
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Giving to God is not a tip for good service. The kind of giving that God calls forth from every Christian is not a tip but rather a leap of faith that says, "I trust you, God, you alone are the owner and I am the steward." Come to Rock Creek Church as we strive to become generous givers.
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| January 18, 2009 |
How To Live In Community. Speaker: Pastor Michael Thomas
1 Peter 4:7-11 |
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As we begin the New Year and think about living a life pleasing to God it can be real tempting to think only about ourselves - about our walk with God alone. But God doesn't want us to be concerned only about our personal walk with Him. He designed every one of us to live in community and the local Church is the central part of God's ingenious plan. Join us this week at Rock Creek and discover the keys to living well in community.
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| January 11, 2009 |
How To Live In Community. Speaker: Pastor Michael Thomas
1 Peter 4:7-11 |
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As we begin the New Year and think about living a life pleasing to God it can be real tempting to think only about ourselves about our walk with God alone. But God doesn't want us to be concerned only about our personal walk with Him. He designed every one of us to live in community and the local Church is the central part of God's ingenious plan. Join us this week at Rock Creek and discover the keys to living well in community.
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| January 4, 2009 |
Pay Attention to Your Field. Speaker: Pastor Michael Thomas
Proverbs 24:30-34 |
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Irenaeus once wrote that "The glory of God is man fully alive." God is most glorified when we are living life to the full. Are you living life to the full today? Start the New Year off right by coming to Rock Creek this Sunday as we think about the importance of being fully alive.
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