Teachings
Here's a list of the most recent teachings given at Rock events.
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Relationships - The Transition
02/15/08
Matt Heerema
Matt continues our series about relationships with a look back to the beginning, contrasting what our world has come to accept as normal relationships between men and women with the examples presented in the Bible.
Relationships - Reconciliation
02/08/08
Matt Heerema
Matt begins our series on relationships by calling for unity among the church.
Encounter 2007 Session #1 - A Cut Above
09/30/07
The first thing to do when you wake up is to open your eyes... You'll be constantly frustrated if you focus on the path instead of looking up at the light.
Encounter 2007 Session #2 - Soul Liberation
09/30/07
There are two reasons that we can't see the light... 1) Our eyes are blocked - 2 Cor 4:4 2) Our eyes are bad - Lk 11:34-35, Matt 6:24
Encounter 2007 Session #3 - Jehoshaphat!
09/30/07
The story of Jehoshaphat king of Judah and how he learned to trust God.
Encounter 2007 Session #5 - The Justice League
09/30/07
We often respond to hurting people by sharing the gospel with them and that is completely appropriate but perhaps we are missing out on serving their physical needs...
Mark 9
04/13/07
Matt Heerema
The Christian’s Life: Ridicule, Suffering, a Demonic Enemy, and Victory.
Mark 8 - Who do you say I am?
03/30/07
Paul Johnson
The disciples begin another learning cycle with Jesus by again facing an impossible task and again fail to see what He is trying to teach them.
Mark 7
03/23/07
Craig McClanahan
We cover chapter 7 of Mark with Jesus traveling to the regions of Tyre and Decapolis healing the sick wherever he went.
Mark 4
02/16/07
Matt Heerema
We cover the fourth chapter of Mark with four parables from Christ and examine their meaning
Mark 3
02/02/07
Craig McClanahan
In Mark 3 we look at how Jesus begins to reveal Himself and His purpose to those around Him and how people respond to the news they hear about Him.
Mark 2:15 – 3:6
01/26/07
Craig McClanahan
Craig continues our look into Mark by examining how the religious leaders responded to Jesus.
Mark - Amazed
01/19/07
Matt Heerema
Matt continues our look into Mark with a look at how Jesus amazed people with His teachings and miracles.
Introduction to Mark
01/12/07
Craig McClanahan
Craig introduces us to the gospel of Mark. Mark begins his book with a fast paced account of the first days of Jesus ministry, the miracles he performed and the questions that people began asking.
Ephesians 6 - Slaying Dragons
12/08/06
Tim Borseth
Tim concludes the series on Ephesians with chapter 6. He explains how we are at war because we are Christians but God has provided 6 pieces of armor to help us in this battle.
Ephesians 5: Waterskiing at Disneyworld (or, Walk THE Walk)
12/01/06
Matt Heerema
Ephesians 5 commands us as Christians to be imitators of God and Matt walks us through what that means for us.
Ephesians 4: How to Waterski
11/10/06
Paul Johnson
Paul describes chapter 4 of Ephesians as a "Guide to Waterskiing" and how there are many things we need to do, or not do to avoid falling down.
Ephesians 3: God's at Disneyworld
11/03/06
Cliff Plymesser
This week Cliff covers Ephesians 3 and shows us how becoming a Christian is similar to stepping through the turnstile to Disneyworld, where we see many wonderful things and freeze at the gate because of the greatness.
Ephesians 2:11-22, A Great Transformation
10/27/06
Matt Heerema
The second half of Ephesians 2 describes an amazing transformation that takes place when we have faith in the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross as atonement for our sin. No longer are we separated from God, separated from God's people, nor strangers to Christ, but we become saints, members of God's household... we become united with each other into one body, the Church.
Ephesians 2:1-10, Saved By Grace Through Faith
10/20/06
Matt Heerema
Matt shares tonight that we are saved from our sins by the grace of God, that there is no way to earn our salvation or to be "righteous" enough to not need it.
Ephesians 1:15-23, The Way We Pray
10/13/06
Paul Johnson
Paul takes a closer look at prayer. He seeks to demystify its use and show how it can be used to obtain love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control through communicating (praying) with God.
Ephesians 1:1-14, Who We Are
10/06/06
Paul Johnson
As Christians we have a "super hero identity" in Christ. Let us cast off our disguise then and hide our Christ given power no longer.
Encounter 2006 - Sunday AM - The Power Of Distraction
10/01/06
Bill Young
The Power of Distraction (WWJD: Why Wouldn't Jesus Date?). Honoring God in our relationships.
Intro to Ephesians
09/22/06
Craig McClanahan
Craig McClannahan kicks off The Rock's series on Ephesians
In the Beginning
09/08/06
Matt Heerema
Matt Heerema shares that creation is a picture of God's mercy and justice when he gave us the earth. All of creation always points to God as the creator except for us. We are given the choice to love God, or reject Him, for if we have no choice would it be love? Sin entered the world when Adam and Eve betrayed God's command and God created a convenant nation of Israel and gave system of sacrifices to pay for their sins. Despite the sacrifices Israel still fell awaay from God and He allowed them to be conquered by other nations.
Does God love you?
09/01/06
Cliff Plymesser
Cliff asks whether God loves us despite all the pain and suffering in our life. He explains that God is just and could not ignore our sins. Instead He sent his Son to the world to pay for all the sins of the world. God then gives us the choice to accept redemption through Christ out of love and respect of Him or to refuse His gift of eternal life.
Jesus is better than beer and sex
08/25/06
Tim Borseth
Do we as Christians really believe that: "A single day in your courts is better than a thousand anywhere else! I would rather be a gatekeeper in the house of my God than live the good life in the homes of the wicked."
Are You With Me?
08/01/06
Tim Borseth
In many respects, I feel that last year Fall '05 - summer of '06, has been my personal John 6 story. Allow me to explain:
Developing A Great Commission Mindset
07/11/06
Herschel Martindale
Herschel Martindale speaks to The Rock leaders about having a Great Commission Mindset.
Good Sheep Baaaad Sheep
06/13/06
Brad Barrett
Brad Barret talks to The Rock leaders about have the heart of a shepherd.
Jesus, Meek and Wild
04/07/06
Matt Heerema
Most Christians have an exceptionally weak picture of Jesus. It is hard to trust a fair skinned, big blue eyed, hippy pacifist for power to live life. What do the scriptures say Jesus looks like today?
Pornographication 2: A woman's struggle
03/24/06
Matt Heerema
If this topic is ever talked about, it is usually addressed as a man's "struggle". Rarely is a woman's battle with porn mentioned. I am afraid this leaves many of my sisters feeling alone, confused, ashamed, and messed up, like they are some kind of sick-o, slut, or freak. This week, a woman's perspective on pornography is shared, and a strong call is made to step up and, with God's help, achieve victory in this area.
Pornographication: Why Men Don't Respect Women
03/03/06
Matt Heerema
Pornography is a topic that the church doesn't deal with very often. It is extremely uncomfortable to discuss, and many pastors themselves deal with it, so who are they to speak on it? We are going to talk about it this week because it is a very important issue, one that is having profound effects on society, but more importantly, one that is having profound effects on people, men and women, you and me.
My Story, My Shame, My Commitment
08/26/05
Tim Borseth
Tim Borseth kicks off our "Shameless" series by explaining a bit about his history with The Rock.
Real Religion part 2: Real Christianity
11/12/04
Matt Heerema
Matt Heerema talks about how the Bible says you can identify a real Christian
Real Religion part 1: Whats the difference?
11/05/04
Matt Heerema
Matt Heerema speaks about the differences and similarities in the world's major religions.
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