The Rock Church, Squamish, BC » Messages http://www.therocksquamish.com The Rock Church in Squamish is a new expression of a 2,000 year-old movement called ekklesia in the Greek world of that day, but more familiar to us today as—the church. Mon, 06 Sep 2010 20:09:52 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Weekly sermon audio from The Rock Church in Squamish, BC and Lead Pastor Glenn Davies. The Rock Church in Squamish, BC is a new expression of a 2,000 year-old movement called ekklesia in the Greek world of that day, but more familiar to us today as—the church. We are followers of the one true Jesus Christ, who love God, love our neighbours and love Squamish. We value Jesus above all, authenticity, creativity and generosity and seek to engage our culture with the amazing grace of the gospel of Jesus Christ. We don’t pretend to have our lives all together, but we do turn our lives over to an awesome God who does. The Rock Church Lead Pastor Glenn Davies no The Rock Church Lead Pastor Glenn Davies glenn@therocksquamish.com glenn@therocksquamish.com (The Rock Church Lead Pastor Glenn Davies) The Rock Church, Squamish, BC 2009-2010 The Rock Church in Squamish, BC Christianity, church, sermon, The Rock, missional, incarnational The Rock Church, Squamish, BC » Messages http://www.therocksquamish.com/images/rock_logo_itunes144.jpg http://www.therocksquamish.com/category/blog/sermon/ Matthew: I Never Knew You 7:21-29 http://www.therocksquamish.com/2010/09/matthew-i-never-knew-you-721-29/ http://www.therocksquamish.com/2010/09/matthew-i-never-knew-you-721-29/#comments Mon, 06 Sep 2010 20:09:52 +0000 Glenn http://www.therocksquamish.com/?p=1436

sotmIn this week’s message podcast we continue our study of the the Gospel of Matthew from 7:21-29 and hear what Jesus has to say about false professors and how self-deception will lead to hearing Jesus say, “I Never Knew You.”

Chapter 7 continues 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 in Chapter 5!

Matthew Chapter 7:21-29

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Speaker: Glenn Davies
Date: September 5, 2010
Text: Matthew 7:21-29

Summary: I Never Knew You
Website: www.therocksquamish.com
Link to Podcast: Matthew 7:21-29

]]> http://www.therocksquamish.com/2010/09/matthew-i-never-knew-you-721-29/feed/ 1 Christianity, christian, church, sermon, Matthew, Sermon on the Mount, Giving, Praying, Fasting, Treasures in Heaven, Judging, Ask, Seek, Knock, Prayer, False Prophets, False Professors Matthew: I Never Knew You 7:21-29 In this week’s message podcast we continue our study of the the Gospel of Matthew from 7:21-29 and hear what Jesus has to say about false professors and how self-deception will lead to hearing Jesus say, "I Never Knew You." Chapter 7 continues 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 in Chapter 5! Matthew Chapter 7:21-29 Gospel of Matthew Curriculum and Guide Outline - Download Click Here Speaker: Glenn Davies Date: September 5, 2010 Text: Matthew 7:21-29 Summary: I Never Knew You Website: www.therocksquamish.com Link to Podcast: Matthew 7:21-29 The Rock Church Lead Pastor Glenn Davies no 59:03 Prayer: Colossians 4:2-4 http://www.therocksquamish.com/2010/08/prayer-colossians-42-4/ http://www.therocksquamish.com/2010/08/prayer-colossians-42-4/#comments Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:46:37 +0000 Glenn http://www.therocksquamish.com/?p=1432 This Sunday August 29, 2010, The Rock Church was blessed to have Pastor Ezra Okoti visiting from Northview Community Church in Abottsford.

Born in Nairobi Kenya, Pastor Ezra leads the Prayer & Discipleship Ministry at Northview. As this message will demonstrate, Ezra has a tremendous heart for prayer and seeing others committed to lives of continual prayer.

Speaker: Ezra Okoti
Date: August 29th, 2010
Text: Colossians 4:2-4

Summary: A Life of Prayer
Website: www.therocksquamish.com
Link to Podcast: Colossians 4:2-4

]]> http://www.therocksquamish.com/2010/08/prayer-colossians-42-4/feed/ 0 Christianity, christian, church, sermon, Matthew, Sermon on the Mount, Giving, Praying, Fasting, Treasures in Heaven, Judging, Ask, Seek, Knock, Prayer Prayer: Colossians 4:2-4 This Sunday August 29, 2010, The Rock Church was blessed to have Pastor Ezra Okoti visiting from Northview Community Church in Abottsford. Born in Nairobi Kenya, Pastor Ezra leads the Prayer & Discipleship Ministry at Northview. As this message will demonstrate, Ezra has a tremendous heart for prayer and seeing others committed to lives of continual prayer. Speaker: Ezra Okoti Date: August 29th, 2010 Text: Colossians 4:2-4 Summary: A Life of Prayer Website: www.therocksquamish.com Link to Podcast: Colossians 4:2-4 The Rock Church Lead Pastor Glenn Davies no 54:26 Matthew: Warming By The Fire 7:15-20 http://www.therocksquamish.com/2010/08/matthew-warming-by-the-fire-715-20/ http://www.therocksquamish.com/2010/08/matthew-warming-by-the-fire-715-20/#comments Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:59:52 +0000 Glenn http://www.therocksquamish.com/?p=1428

sotmIn this week’s message podcast we continue our study of the the Gospel of Matthew from 7:15-20 and hear what Jesus has to say about false prophets and how to detect them.

Chapter 7 continues 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 in Chapter 5!

Matthew Chapter 7:15-20

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Speaker: Matt Davies
Date: August 22, 2010
Text: Matthew 7:15-20

Summary: Warming By The Fire
Website: www.therocksquamish.com
Link to Podcast: Matthew 7:15-20

]]> http://www.therocksquamish.com/2010/08/matthew-warming-by-the-fire-715-20/feed/ 1 Christianity, christian, church, sermon, Matthew, Sermon on the Mount, Giving, Praying, Fasting, Treasures in Heaven, Judging, Ask, Seek, Knock, False Prophets Matthew: Warming By The Fire 7:15-20 In this week’s message podcast we continue our study of the the Gospel of Matthew from 7:15-20 and hear what Jesus has to say about false prophets and how to detect them. Chapter 7 continues 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 in Chapter 5! Matthew Chapter 7:15-20 Gospel of Matthew Curriculum and Guide Outline - Download Click Here Speaker: Matt Davies Date: August 22, 2010 Text: Matthew 7:15-20 Summary: Warming By The Fire Website: www.therocksquamish.com Link to Podcast: Matthew 7:15-20 The Rock Church Lead Pastor Glenn Davies no 43:11 Matthew: There Are Two Roads 7:13-14 http://www.therocksquamish.com/2010/08/matthew-there-are-two-roads-713-14/ http://www.therocksquamish.com/2010/08/matthew-there-are-two-roads-713-14/#comments Sun, 15 Aug 2010 21:38:37 +0000 Glenn http://www.therocksquamish.com/?p=1415

sotmIn this week’s message podcast we continue our study of the the Gospel of Matthew from 7:13-14 and hear what Jesus has to say about the narrow gate and the wide road.

Chapter 7 continues 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 in Chapter 5!

The religious legalists, leaders and elite of that day had taken the very Laws of God and adapted them to their liking and keeping and now Jesus turns his focus to the beginning of the end of his famous sermon by boldly commanding to , “enter by the narrow gate!”

Matthew Chapter 7:13-14

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Speaker: Glenn Davies
Date: August 15, 2010
Text: Matthew 7:13-14

Summary: There Are Two Raods
Website: www.therocksquamish.com
Link to Podcast: Matthew 7:13-14

]]> http://www.therocksquamish.com/2010/08/matthew-there-are-two-roads-713-14/feed/ 0 christianity, christian, church, sermon, Matthew, Sermon on the Mount, Giving, Praying, Fasting, Treasures in Heaven, Judging, Ask, Seek, Knock, narrow gate Matthew: There Are Two Roads 7:13-14 In this week’s message podcast we continue our study of the the Gospel of Matthew from 7:13-14 and hear what Jesus has to say about the narrow gate and the wide road. Chapter 7 continues 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 in Chapter 5! The religious legalists, leaders and elite of that day had taken the very Laws of God and adapted them to their liking and keeping and now Jesus turns his focus to the beginning of the end of his famous sermon by boldly commanding to , "enter by the narrow gate!" Matthew Chapter 7:13-14 Gospel of Matthew Curriculum and Guide Outline - Download Click Here Speaker: Glenn Davies Date: August 15, 2010 Text: Matthew 7:13-14 Summary: There Are Two Raods Website: www.therocksquamish.com Link to Podcast: Matthew 7:13-14 The Rock Church Lead Pastor Glenn Davies no 50:14 Matthew: All You Need To Do Is Ask 7:7-12 http://www.therocksquamish.com/2010/08/matthew-all-you-need-to-do-is-ask-77-12/ http://www.therocksquamish.com/2010/08/matthew-all-you-need-to-do-is-ask-77-12/#comments Wed, 11 Aug 2010 19:57:27 +0000 Glenn http://www.therocksquamish.com/?p=1406

sotmIn this week’s message podcast we continue our study of the the Gospel of Matthew from 7:7-12 and hear what Jesus has to say about asking, seeking and knocking.

Chapter 7 continues 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 in Chapter 5!

The religious legalists, leaders and elite of that day had taken the very Laws of God and adapted them to their liking and keeping and now Jesus turns his attention back to the subject of prayer and how to ask God for the spiritual needs that we have to live out the character traits of true disciples and how to seek after them and keep on knocking!

Matthew Chapter 7:7-12

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Speaker: Glenn Davies
Date: August 8, 2010
Text: Matthew 7:7-12

Summary: All You Need To Do Is Ask
Website: www.therocksquamish.com
Link to Podcast: Matthew 7:7-12

]]> http://www.therocksquamish.com/2010/08/matthew-all-you-need-to-do-is-ask-77-12/feed/ 0 Christianity, christian, church, sermon, Matthew, Sermon on the Mount, Giving, Praying, Fasting, Treasures in Heaven, Judging, Ask, Seek, Knock Matthew: All You Need To Do Is Ask 7:7-12 In this week’s message podcast we continue our study of the the Gospel of Matthew from 7:7-12 and hear what Jesus has to say about asking, seeking and knocking. Chapter 7 continues 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 in Chapter 5! The religious legalists, leaders and elite of that day had taken the very Laws of God and adapted them to their liking and keeping and now Jesus turns his attention back to the subject of prayer and how to ask God for the spiritual needs that we have to live out the character traits of true disciples and how to seek after them and keep on knocking! Matthew Chapter 7:7-12 Gospel of Matthew Curriculum and Guide Outline - Download Click Here Speaker: Glenn Davies Date: August 8, 2010 Text: Matthew 7:7-12 Summary: All You Need To Do Is Ask Website: www.therocksquamish.com Link to Podcast: Matthew 7:7-12 The Rock Church Lead Pastor Glenn Davies no 1:02:03 Matthew: Who Needs Critics? 7:1-6 http://www.therocksquamish.com/2010/08/matthew-who-needs-critics-71-6/ http://www.therocksquamish.com/2010/08/matthew-who-needs-critics-71-6/#comments Mon, 02 Aug 2010 20:13:32 +0000 Glenn http://www.therocksquamish.com/?p=1401

sotmIn this week’s message podcast we continue our study of the the Gospel of Matthew from 7:1-6 and hear what Jesus has to say about judging others.

Chapter 7 continues 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 in Chapter 5!

The religious legalists, leaders and elite of that day had taken the very Laws of God and adapted them to their liking and keeping and now Jesus turns his attention to the habit many people had then and now of judging others.

Matthew Chapter 7:1-6

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Speaker: Glenn Davies
Date: August 1, 2010
Text: Matthew 7:1-6

Summary: Who Needs Critics?
Website: www.therocksquamish.com
Link to Podcast: Matthew 7:1-6

]]> http://www.therocksquamish.com/2010/08/matthew-who-needs-critics-71-6/feed/ 0 christianity, christian, church, sermon, Matthew, Sermon on the Mount, Giving, Praying, Fasting, Treasures in Heaven, Judging, Critical Matthew: Who Needs Critics? 7:1-6 In this week’s message podcast we continue our study of the the Gospel of Matthew from 7:1-6 and hear what Jesus has to say about judging others. Chapter 7 continues 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 in Chapter 5! The religious legalists, leaders and elite of that day had taken the very Laws of God and adapted them to their liking and keeping and now Jesus turns his attention to the habit many people had then and now of judging others. The Rock Church Lead Pastor Glenn Davies no 58:36 Matthew: Treasures That Last 6:19-34 http://www.therocksquamish.com/2010/07/matthew-treasures-that-last-619-34/ http://www.therocksquamish.com/2010/07/matthew-treasures-that-last-619-34/#comments Tue, 27 Jul 2010 04:57:36 +0000 Glenn http://www.therocksquamish.com/?p=1385

sotmIn this week’s message podcast we continue our study of the the Gospel of Matthew from 6:19-34 and hear what Jesus has to say about wealth, security and worry.

Chapter 6 continues 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 in Chapter 5!

The religious legalists, leaders and elite of that day had taken the very Laws of God and adapted them to their liking and keeping and now Jesus turns his attention to warning about a materialistic focus that leads to anxiety regardless of whether one is rich or poor.

Matthew Chapter 6:19-34

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Speaker: Glenn Davies
Date: July 25, 2010
Text: Matthew 6:19-34

Summary: Treasures That Last
Website: www.therocksquamish.com
Link to Podcast: Matthew 6:19-34

]]> http://www.therocksquamish.com/2010/07/matthew-treasures-that-last-619-34/feed/ 0 christianity, christian, church, sermon, Matthew, Sermon on the Mount, Giving, Praying, Fasting, Treasures in Heaven, Money Matthew: Treasures That Last - 6:19-34 In this week’s message podcast we continue our study of the the Gospel of Matthew from 6:19-34 and hear what Jesus has to say about wealth, security and worry. Chapter 6 continues 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 in Chapter 5! The religious legalists, leaders and elite of that day had taken the very Laws of God and adapted them to their liking and keeping and now Jesus turns his attention to warning about a materialistic focus that leads to anxiety regardless of whether one is rich or poor. The Rock Church Lead Pastor Glenn Davies no 58:29 Matthew: Fasting According to Jesus 6:16-18 http://www.therocksquamish.com/2010/07/matthew-fasting-according-to-jesus-616-18/ http://www.therocksquamish.com/2010/07/matthew-fasting-according-to-jesus-616-18/#comments Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:07:15 +0000 Glenn http://www.therocksquamish.com/?p=1374

sotmIn this week’s message podcast we continue our study of the the Gospel of Matthew from 6:16-18 and hear what Jesus has to say about praying with sincerity.

Chapter 6 continues 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 in Chapter 5!

The religious legalists, leaders and elite of that day had taken the very Laws of God and adapted them to their liking and keeping and now Jesus turns his attention to pointing out the error in their way of praying and how to fast with sincerity.

Matthew Chapter 6:16-18

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Speaker: Paul Siemens
Date: July 18, 2010
Text: Matthew 6:16-18

Summary: Fasting—According to Jesus
Website: www.therocksquamish.com
Link to Podcast: Matthew 6:16-18

]]> http://www.therocksquamish.com/2010/07/matthew-fasting-according-to-jesus-616-18/feed/ 0 Christianity, christian, church, sermon, Matthew, Sermon on the Mount, Giving, Praying, Fasting Matthew: Fasting According to Jesus - 6:16-18 In this week’s message podcast we continue our study of the the Gospel of Matthew from 6:16-18 and hear what Jesus has to say about praying with sincerity. Chapter 6 continues 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 in Chapter 5! The religious legalists, leaders and elite of that day had taken the very Laws of God and adapted them to their liking and keeping and now Jesus turns his attention to pointing out the error in their way of praying and how to fast with sincerity. The Rock Church Lead Pastor Glenn Davies no 36:16 Matthew: Praying With Sincerity 6:5-15 http://www.therocksquamish.com/2010/07/matthew-praying-with-sincerity/ http://www.therocksquamish.com/2010/07/matthew-praying-with-sincerity/#comments Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:40:14 +0000 Glenn http://www.therocksquamish.com/?p=1359

sotmIn this week’s message podcast we continue our study of the the Gospel of Matthew from 6:5-15 and hear what Jesus has to say about praying with sincerity.

Chapter 6 continues 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 in Chapter 5!

The religious legalists, leaders and elite of that day had taken the very Laws of God and adapted them to their liking and keeping and now Jesus turns his attention to pointing out the error in their way of praying and how to pray with sincerity.

Matthew Chapter 6:5-15

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Speaker: Glenn Davies – Lead Pastor
Date: July 11, 2010
Text: Matthew 6:5-15
Summary: Praying With Sincerity
Website: www.therocksquamish.com
Link to Podcast: Matthew 6:5-15

]]> http://www.therocksquamish.com/2010/07/matthew-praying-with-sincerity/feed/ 0 christianity, christian, church, sermon, Matthew, Sermon on the Mount, Giving, Praying Matthew: Praying With Praying- 6:5-15 In this week’s message podcast we continue our study of the the Gospel of Matthew from 6:5-15 and hear what Jesus has to say about praying with sincerity. Chapter 6 continues 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 in Chapter 5! The religious legalists, leaders and elite of that day had taken the very Laws of God and adapted them to their liking and keeping and now Jesus turns his attention to pointing out the error in their way of praying and how to pray with sincerity. The Rock Church Lead Pastor Glenn Davies no 50:28 Matthew: How Not to Give & Pray 6:1-8 http://www.therocksquamish.com/2010/07/matthew-how-not-to-give-pray-61-8/ http://www.therocksquamish.com/2010/07/matthew-how-not-to-give-pray-61-8/#comments Tue, 06 Jul 2010 19:26:58 +0000 Glenn http://www.therocksquamish.com/?p=1345

sotmIn this week’s message podcast we continue our study of the the Gospel of Matthew from 6:1-8 and hear what Jesus has to say about giving and praying.

Chapters 5-7 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!

This week we move on to see how Jesus corrects our thinking about the motivation behind giving and praying. The religious legalists, leaders and elite of that day had taken the very Laws of God and adapted them to their liking and keeping—Jesus will have none of it as he points to the hypocrisy in their hearts.

Matthew Chapter 6:1-8

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Speaker: Glenn Davies – Lead Pastor
Date: July 4, 2010
Text: Matthew 6:1-8
Summary: How Not to Give and Pray
Website: www.therocksquamish.com
Link to Podcast: Matthew 6:1-8

]]> http://www.therocksquamish.com/2010/07/matthew-how-not-to-give-pray-61-8/feed/ 0 Christianity, christian, church, sermon, Matthew, Sermon on the Mount, Giving, Praying Matthew: How Not to Give and Pray- 6:1-8 In this week’s message podcast we continue our study of the the Gospel of Matthew from 6:1-8 and hear what Jesus has to say about giving and praying. Chapters 5-7 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! This week we move on to see how Jesus corrects our thinking about the motivation behind giving and praying. The religious legalists, leaders and elite of that day had taken the very Laws of God and adapted them to their liking and keeping—Jesus will have none of it as he points to the hypocrisy in their hearts. Matthew Chapter 6:1-8 Gospel of Matthew Curriculum and Guide Outline - Download Click Here Additional Sunday Content for June 20 • Matt 6:1-8 - Download Click Here Speaker: Glenn Davies - Lead Pastor Date: July 4, 2010 Text: Matthew 6:1-8 Summary: How Not to Give and Pray Website: www.therocksquamish.com Link to Podcast: Matthew 6:1-8 The Rock Church Lead Pastor Glenn Davies no 36:38