This week we are thinking about the second message in our series called, Life’s Biggest Questions and the question, How Can We Know That There IS a God? If you weren’t there on Sunday you can listen to the podcast here.

To help get things started at Small Groups this week, here are a few questions for us to consider:

1. When you hear the word tolerence, what comes to mind?  Intolerance?
2. What have been some of your experiences with the theories of Darwin and atheism?
3. What is your confidence level in talking with people with opposing world views?
4. What can you do to raise your confidence?
5. Which world view  best explains our world and our human condition?
6. What does the world say about this?  What should we say?

THE CLUES OF GOD—Discuss the following:
1. The Big Bang Mystery – Why is there something, rather than nothing?
2. How did it know we were coming?
3. The regularity of nature.

Read Mark 12:28-34

Well, as it turns out, neither science, philosophy nor religion has been able to answer these questions to everyone’s satisfaction.

At The Rock Church we believe that there is no better time than the present to learn to talk about the big questions of life in more tolerant and respectful ways.

Life’s Biggest Questions Series

Speaker: Glenn Davies – Lead Pastor
Date: March 7, 2010
Text: Mark 12:28-34
Summary: How Can We Know That There Is a God?
Website: www.therocksquamish.com
Link to Podcast: How Can We Know That There Is a God?

The first four chapters of Matthew’s Gospel have been the introduction to the King of the Jews, the Messiah, Jesus Christ into this world, his baptism by John, temptations in the wilderness and the calling of his first disciples.

Chapter 5 begins what can only be categorized as the greatest sermon ever preached, by anyone, at any time—The Sermon on the Mount and Beginning with the Beatitudes!

After calling his disciples and taking them briefly on their first road trip, Jesus now sees the crowd of people who are following and he goes to the highest point on a local mountain and begins to preach the message that will change the world of that day and the world that follows.

Matthew Chapter 5:4

Speaker: Glenn Davies – Lead Pastor
Date: February 28, 2010
Text: Matthew 5:4
Summary: The Comfort of Mourning
Website: www.therocksquamish.com
Link to Podcast: Matthew 5:4

Well, as it turns out, neither science, philosophy nor religion has been able to answer these questions to everyone’s satisfaction.

At The Rock Church we believe that there is no better time than the present to learn to talk about the big questions of life in more tolerant and respectful ways. The first Sunday of each month we are dedicating to this new series entitled Life’s Biggest Questions and asking the questions that we all have about the meaning of life and faith in God.

Join us this Sunday at The Rock Church as we look at the first question in our Life’s Biggest Questions series—How Can We Know That There Is a God?

Welcome to KidsRock! Whether your kids have been involved since The Rock Church started or this Sunday will be your first time visiting us, we are thrilled to have them be a part of this ministry.

We would like to tell you about some things that will make you and your child’s experience at The Rock the best it can be.

We are offering great Bible stories and teaching the children Bible verses. The mission, or purpose, of The Rock Church’s KidsRock is to provide intentional opportunities for kids to get to know Jesus, not only as God, but also as their best friend.

We offer a complete program that will teach your children 3 basic truths that we learn from Luke 2:52:

“Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men”

So we want every kid to know and understand these three things: I need to make the wise choice (wisdom); I can trust God no matter what (faith); and I should treat others the way I want to be treated (friendship). All Sunday School lessons focus on at least one of the three basic concept areas from this verse (wisdom, faith, and friendship) in addition to “biblical” concepts (like God, Jesus, the Bible, the church, family, community, and self).

The Rock Church’s Small Group Communities gather weekly for fellowship and accountability, great food and cool drinks, study and prayer, good times and tears, and are an essential expression of our church’s mission.

At the heart of community groups is the desire to see a community of believers who worship Jesus, love one another, and embody the mission of The Rock Church to make Jesus known by being disciple-makers.

Learn more – click here

The first four chapters of Matthew’s Gospel have been the introduction to the King of the Jews, the Messiah, Jesus Christ into this world, his baptism by John, temptations in the wilderness and the calling of his first disciples.

Chapter 5 begins what can only be categorized as the greatest sermon ever preached, by anyone, at any time—The Sermon on the Mount and Beginning with the Beatitudes!

After calling his disciples and taking them briefly on their first road trip, Jesus now sees the crowd of people who are following and he goes to the highest point on a local mountain and begins to preach the message that will change the world of that day and the world that follows.

Join us for coffee and a time of fellowship starting at 9:30 am and for this week’s Worship gathering at 10:00 am.

The first four chapters of Matthew’s Gospel have been the introduction to the King of the Jews, the Messiah, Jesus Christ into this world, his baptism by John, temptations in the wilderness and the calling of his first disciples.

Chapter 5 begins what can only be categorized as the greatest sermon ever preached, by anyone, at any time—The Sermon on the Mount! After calling his disciples and taking them briefly on their first road trip, Jesus now sees the crowd of people who are following and he goes to the highest point on a local mountain and begins to preach the message that will change the world of that day and the world that follows.

Matthew Chapter 5:1-3

Speaker: Glenn Davies – Lead Pastor
Date: February 21, 2010
Text: Matthew 5:1-3
Summary: The Greatest Sermon Ever
Website: www.therocksquamish.com
Link to Podcast: Matthew :1-3

The first three chapters of Matthew’s Gospel have been the introduction to the King of the Jews, the Messiah, Jesus Christ into this world and his baptism by John. Chapter 4 begins with the Spirit leading him into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil where he, the second Adam is victorious where the first Adam failed.

This week we see the beginning of the ministry that would change the world—The Ministry of Jesus Begins!

Matthew Chapter 4:12-25

Speaker: Glenn Davies – Lead Pastor
Date: February 14, 2010
Text: Matthew 4:12-25
Summary: The Ministry of Jesus Begins
Website: www.therocksquamish.com
Link to Podcast: Matthew 4:12-25

The first four chapters of Matthew’s Gospel have been the introduction to the King of the Jews, the Messiah, Jesus Christ into this world, his baptism by John, temptations in the wilderness and the calling of his first disciples.

Chapter 5 begins what can only be categorized as the greatest sermon ever preached, by anyone, at any time—The Sermon on the Mount! After calling his disciples and taking them briefly on their first road trip, Jesus now sees the crowd of people who are following and he goes to the highest point on a local mountain and begins to preach the message that will change the world of that day and the world that follows.

The first three chapters of Matthew’s Gospel have been the introduction to the King of the Jews, the Messiah, Jesus Christ into this world and his baptism by John. Chapter 4 begins with the Spirit leading him into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil where he, the second Adam is victorious where the first Adam failed.

This week we see the beginning of the ministry that would change the world—The Ministry of Jesus Begins!

Join us for coffee and a time of fellowship starting at 9:30 am and for this week’s Worship gathering at 10:00 am.

What is the meaning of life? Why are we here? How can there be one true religion? We all have questions and especially when it comes to the question of faith in God.

Life’s Biggest Questions: The Big Picture

Speaker: Glenn Davies – Lead Pastor
Date: February 7, 2010
Text: Acts 9 & 17 – John 20
Summary: The Big Picture—Setting the stage for our new series!
Website: www.therocksquamish.com
Link to Podcast: Life’s Biggest Questions—The Big Picture

The series will be a total of 6 messages, each of which will be presented on the first Sunday of the month and focusing on one of Life’s Biggest Questions.

The first three chapters of Matthew’s Gospel have been the introduction to the King of the Jews, the Messiah, Jesus Christ into this world. Next up the herald, John the Baptizer fulfills his calling by baptizing Jesus, and after the conformation of the Holy Spirit who descends as a dove and the voice of God the Father from Heaven proclaiming, “This is my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased—Jesus is now led into the wilderness by the same Spirit to be tempted by the devil

The outcome will determine our very future and is a key lesson in how to become a true disciple of Jesus!

Matthew Chapter 4:1-11

Speaker: Glenn Davies – Lead Pastor
Date: January 31, 2010
Text: Matthew 4:1-11
Summary: The Temptation of Jesus
Website: www.therocksquamish.com
Link to Podcast: Matthew 4:1-11

The first two chapters of Matthew’s Gospel have been the introduction to the King of the Jews, the Messiah, Jesus Christ into this world. After a gap of some 28 years chapter 3 begins with the introduction to the man whom Jesus called the greatest man alive to that time—John the Baptizer.

This week we see the first appearance of the one for whom John was preparing the way—Jesus of Nazareth, The King is Crowned!

Join us for coffee and a time of fellowship starting at 9:30 am and for this week’s Worship gathering at 10:00 am.

The first two chapters of Matthew’s Gospel have been the introduction to the King of the Jews, the Messiah, Jesus Christ into this world. After a gap of some 28 years chapter 3 begins with the introduction to the man whom Jesus called the greatest man alive to that time—John the Baptizer.

This week we see the first appearance of the one for whom John was preparing the way—Jesus of Nazareth, The King is Crowned!

Matthew Chapter 3:13-17

Speaker: Glenn Davies – Lead Pastor
Date: January 24, 2010
Text: Matthew 3:13-17
Summary: The King is Crowned
Website: www.therocksquamish.com
Link to Podcast: Matthew 3:13-17

The first two chapters of Matthew’s Gospel have been the introduction to the King of the Jews, the Messiah, Jesus Christ into this world. After a gap of some 28 years chapter 3 begins with the introduction to the man whom Jesus called the greatest man alive to that time—John the Baptizer.

This week we see the first appearance of the one for whom John was preparing the way—Jesus of Nazareth, The King is Crowned!

Join us for coffee and a time of fellowship starting at 9:30 am and for this week’s Worship gathering at 10:00 am.

His life, calling and story are, once again, a testimony and further evidence that the coming King of the Jews, the Messiah, is Jesus of Nazareth.

Matthew Chapter 3:1-12

Speaker: Glenn Davies – Lead Pastor
Date: January 17, 2010
Text: Matthew 3:1-12
Summary: The Man Jesus Called the Greatest
Website: www.therocksquamish.com
Link to Podcast: Matthew 3:1-12

At The Rock Church we hold the ministry and practice of prayer in high regard. We hope that you will join with us as we embark on these 40 Days of Prayer and use these prayer opportunities as an important part of your personal spiritual growth.

Throughout the whole Bible, prayer is defined as constant, personal communication with God. We do not offer our prayers so that God can find out what we need, since Jesus tells us,

“Your Father knows what you need before you ask him” (Matthew 6:8)

Instead, God wants us to pray because prayer expresses our trust in Jesus and is the means by which our trust in Him can increase. In addition, we are seeking his will, wisdom and direction for ourselves and and our church, for this New Year.

Download the 40 Days of Prayer Guide Book for details on each week’s prayer focus and more information. Currently we have the Introduction and Week’s 1-3 available. We will be updating the Guide Book each Wednesday adding the following week’s theme and information, so please check back here each week.

“I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” Romans 12:1-2

As we read God’s words, we begin to see how God responds to things. Doing daily devotions re-patterns the way we think and transforms the spirit of the mind. Then when we face similar situations as Jesus did, we begin to respond in the same way.

Journaling is an excellent way to both record and process what God has spoken to us. It’s also a useful tool to use at a later time, to reflect on and review some of the ‘gems’ that you have received. Without writing them down, you may forget those blessings and some very important lessons! And while journaling is a very personal time with the Lord, you may want to share some of your daily journaling with your small group or mentors. Through discussion, you may be able to look deeper into what God is speaking to you, gain new insight and even encourage others.

Life Journals can be purchased for $10.00 at The Rock Church’s Book Table every Sunday.

Matthew Chapter 2:13-13

Speaker: Glenn Davies – Lead Pastor
Date: January 10, 2010
Text: Matthew 2:13-23
Summary: The King Fulfills Prophecy
Website: www.therocksquamish.com
Link to Podcast: Matthew 2:13-23

Matthew Chapter 2:1-12

Speaker: Glenn Davies – Lead Pastor
Date: January 3, 2010
Text: Matthew 2:1-12
Summary: Wise Men Worship The King!
Website: www.therocksquamish.com
Link to Podcast: Matthew 2:1-12

The first two chapters of Matthew’s Gospel have been the introduction to the King of the Jews, the Messiah, Jesus Christ into this world. After a gap of some 28 years chapter 3 begins with the introduction to the man whom Jesus called the greatest man alive to that time—John the Baptizer.

Join us for coffee and a time of fellowship starting at 9:30 am and for this week’s Worship gathering at 10:00 am.

This Sunday was our first Christmas service at The Rock Church in Squamish and we considered The First Christmas, the Christmas that started it all.

Matthew Chapter 1:18-25

Speaker: Glenn Davies
Date: December 20, 2009
Text: Matthew 1:18-25
Summary: The First Christmas
Website: www.therocksquamish.com
Link to Podcast: Matthew 1:18-25

Matthew Chapter 1:1-17

Speaker: Glenn Davies
Date: December 13, 2009
Text: Matthew 1:1-17
Summary: Introducing the King
Website: www.therocksquamish.com
Link to Podcast: Matthew 1:1-17

This week Paul gives us Perspective of Faith as we look at how ‘Father Abraham’ was justified by faith and not the law or circumcision!

Romans Chapter 4:1-25

Speaker: Glenn Davies
Date: December 6, 2009
Text: Romans 3:21-31
Summary: Problem Solved—Justification By Faith
Website: www.therocksquamish.com
Link to Podcast: Romans 4:1-25

In this message we see that the biggest problem faced by every man and women who has a who will ever live, has been solved by God himself as he Justifies us By Faith in His Son.

Romans Chapter 3:21-31

Speaker: Glenn Davies
Date: November 29, 2009
Text: Romans 3:21-31
Summary: Problem Solved—Justification By Faith
Website: www.therocksquamish.com
Link to Podcast: Romans 3:21-31

This year’s Squamish Santa Claus Parade almost didn’t happen in Squamish, but thanks to some very determined men and women the parade did happen and it was a huge blessing and encouragement to the whole town of Squamish!

The Rock Church entered our first ever float into the parade and our Nativity scene that included all of the Biblical characters and our carol singing worship team did a wonderful job and were warmly received all along the parade route.

The parade began at the Squamish Yacht Club and then proceeded up 2nd Avenue to Pemberton and then straight up Cleveland Avenue past a very great crowd of happy children, parents and people of all ages.

Special thanks to Carla Siemens for organizing the whole thing, her helpful husband Paul for his big part, Joe Lok for building the Stable, all the kids, young and older who played the Biblical characters and Andrew, Nick & Katrina for leading our carol singing while their fingers froze!

Here are few more pictures from the parade….

The Paul & Carla Siemens and their family led our Scripture reading, candle lighting and prayer time as our first candle was lit to celebrate the beginning of Advent, a time when we begin to look forward to the birth of our Savior, who is Christ the Lord.

Bring the family and join us each Sunday night at 6:30 PM, downtown at our new building – 38055 Cleveland Avenue for the service and time of fellowship, hot Apple Cider, Hot Chocolate, Coffee, Tea and a few Christmas snacks!

Here are a few more pictures from this evening…

This week, Paul concludes his indictment of humanity by undressing the whole human race, we learn the naked truth about ourselves and are exposed before our a Holy and Righteous God who will rightly and justly judge the whole world.

Romans Chapter 3:1-20

Speaker: Glenn Davies
Date: November 22, 2009
Text: Romans 3:1-20
Summary: The Naked Truth About All of Us
Website: www.therocksquamish.com
Link to Podcast: Romans 3:1-20

This week we will see that with God it is all, “A Matter of the Heart” as we study Romans 2:17-29.

Romans Chapter 2:17-29

Speaker: Glenn Davies
Date: November 15, 2009
Text: Romans 2:17-29
Summary: It’s a Matter of the Heart
Website: www.therocksquamish.com
Link to Podcast: Romans 2:17-29

This week we talked about, “How to Survive God’s Judgment” as we study Romans 2:1-16. Again, probably not what you might expect!

Romans Chapter 2:1-16

Speaker: Glenn Davies
Date: November 8, 2009
Text: Romans 2:1-16
Summary: How to Survive Judgment
Website: www.therocksquamish.com
Link to Podcast: Romans 2:1-16

Last week we discovered that God’s judgment is True, Impartial and Indiscriminate. He will judge us all individually and he will have all of the facts, including those things that we do in private, those things that no one sees or knows about but Him!

This week we will see that with God it is all, “A Matter of the Heart” as we study Romans 2:17-29.

Hope to see you there!

Romans Chapter 1:18-32

Speaker: Glenn Davies
Date: November 1, 2009
Text: Romans 1:18-32
Summary: Why Everyone Needs a Savior

This week we considered verses 16 & 17 in Romans Chapter 1. These two verses are Paul’s central message for the whole letter and he will take the next 16 chapters to expound, expand and unpack the meaning of these two wonderful verses in the Bible.

In this message we took the opportunity to look at the definition of the true Gospel of God and how it is a radical new worldview that will change the whole world and the lives of those who accept Jesus as their Savior.

Romans Chapter 1:16-17

Speaker: Glenn Davies
Date: October 25, 2009
Text: Romans 1:16-17
Summary: I Am Not Ashamed of the Gospel

]]> http://www.therocksquamish.com/2009/10/romans-the-gospel-of-god%e2%80%94part-2/feed/ 0 Christianity, christian, church, sermon, Romans 1, The Gospel, Apostle Paul Romans: The Gospel of God—Part 1—Romans 1:16-17 This week we considered verses 16 & 17 in Romans Chapter 1. These two verses are Paul's central message for the whole letter and he will take the next 16 chapters to expound, expand and unpack the meaning of these two wonderful verses in the Bible. In this message we took the opportunity to look at the definition of the true Gospel of God and how it is a radical new worldview that will change the whole world and the lives of those who accept Jesus as their Savior. The Rock Church Lead Pastor Glenn Davies no 52:35 http://www.therocksquamish.com/2009/10/romans-the-gospel-of-god-part-1/ http://www.therocksquamish.com/2009/10/romans-the-gospel-of-god-part-1/#comments Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:22:13 +0000 Glenn http://www.therocksquamish.com/?p=678 On Sunday, October 18th, 2009 we began a new series in the book of Romans. Our plan between this date and Christmas, is to work through the first 4 chapters of this incredible letter to the church in Rome which was written by the Apostle Paul sometime around 57 A.D. while he was in Corinth.

At Christmas we will begin a series on the Gospel of Matthew and return to the next 4 chapters of Romans after we finished Matthew.

We began by looking at the first 15 verses of chapter 1 which is one of the longer introductions to any of Paul’s letters or epistles. As an introduction to the series and the letter, we looked into Paul’s upbringing, education and dramatic conversion to faith in Jesus Christ when he, a man who was committed to murdering Christians, came face-to-face with the risen Jesus.

These first 15 verses tell us lot about his purposes for wanting to visit Rome, none of which were more poignant than the last verse when he declares, “ I am eager to preach the gospel to you also who are in Rome.”

Romans Chapter 1:1-15

Speaker: Glenn Davies
Date: October 18, 2009
Text: Romans 1:1-15
Summary: The Gospel of God

]]> http://www.therocksquamish.com/2009/10/romans-the-gospel-of-god-part-1/feed/ 0 Christianity, christian, church, sermon, Romans 1, The Gospel, Apostle Paul Romans: The Gospel of God—Part 1—Romans 1 We began by looking at the first 15 verses of chapter 1 which is one of the longer introductions to any of Paul's letters or epistles. As an introduction to the series and the letter, we looked into Paul's upbringing, education and dramatic conversion to faith in Jesus Christ when he, a man who was committed to murdering Christians, came face-to-face with the risen Jesus. These first 15 verses tell us lot about his purposes for wanting to visit Rome, none of which were more poignant than the last verse when he declares, " I am eager to preach the gospel to you also who are in Rome." The Rock Church Lead Pastor Glenn Davies no 56:28