We continue in our Advent 2020 series Servant. Saviour. Sovereign. It’s the Fourth Sunday of Advent and Pastor Glenn takes us to what you might think is a well known part of the Christmas story, the arrival of the Wise men. Join us as we learn what preparation looks like from God’s perspective!
Advent: Servant. Saviour. Sovereign, Luke 2:8-14, December 13, 2020
As we continue in our Advent season series, Servant. Saviour Sovereign, pastor Rudi takes into Luke's Gospel and the announcement that is, "Good news and Great Joy for all the people!" Watch and discover for yourself a joy that surpasses all understanding, that never fails!
Special Service: Sunday, December 6, 2020
Today's service was intended to be the second in our Advent Series, however to due a sudden passing of a beloved member of our church family we chose to spend some time reflecting, praying and worshiping together. Join as as we grieve the loss of our brother and hear a brief devotional reading from Psalm 34.
Advent: Servant. Saviour. Sovereign, Isaiah 42:1-9, November 29, 2020
As we enter another Advent season, Christmas 2020 is a season like no other. This year we invite you to join us as we enter into the story of Jesus' First Advent faithfully looking forward to his Second Advent. This week we encounter the Suffering Servant found in Isaiah 42.
Advent 2019: The Third Cosmic Event, Luke 2:1-21, December 22, 2019
In the third message of our Annual Advent Series we delve into the night of the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. Truly another Cosmic Event but this time it's actually about who an angel of the Lord announces this amazing event to—shepherds. Join us as we discover the real reasons why Jesus came at that time and in that place!
Advent: The Second Cosmic Event, Luke 1:26-38, December 15, 2019
Imagine you're a young woman, engaged to a man whom you're looking forward to marrying and a cosmic event happens. A being from outside of our world appears to you and says, "Plans have changed. God has a better plan for your marriage and life." This happened to a woman named Mary who would become the mother of the Son of God, Jesus. True story. Join us as we meet Mary and her story again.
Advent 2019: The First Cosmic Event, Luke 1:5-25, December 8, 2019
Advent literally means 'coming or arrival' and at The Rock Church we celebrate the Christmas Season each year by looking back at the first Advent while looking forward to the second! Join us as we discover the reality of the first Christmas, that it was a series of truly Cosmic Events!
Advent: What Child Is This? He Is King! • Matthew 2:1-23 • December 23, 2018
We conclude our Annual Advent Series as we learn What Child Is This? Join us as we hear the story of the wise men who follow the star to find Jesus the new born King and discover The Best Story Ever!
Advent: What Child Is This? He Is Saviour • Luke 1:46-56, 67-80 • December 16, 2018
We continue on our Annual Advent Series as we discover What Child Is This? Join us as we hear the stories of a young woman and an old man that point us to The Best Story Ever!
Advent: What Child Is This? He Is a Man! • Matthew 1:1-17, December 9, 2018 • Pastor Glenn
We continue in our Annual Advent Series, What Child Is This? This week we discover that this child, Is a Man! Matthew opens the New Testament with the genealogy of Jesus Christ. Watch as we discover why genealogies were so important and what that means about The Best Story Ever for us today!
Advent: The Best Story Ever • Various Scripture • December 2, 2018
This week we begin our Annual Advert Series and for 2018 our theme is What Child Is This? Our first message in the series focuses on the stories of Mary & Joseph when the angel Gabriel announces that there is a change of plans for their marriage and lives!
Advent: What Really Happened on Christmas Day, Luke 2:1-20, Dec. 24, 2017
We all know the story and the picture well. Christmas cards show us the image of a manger, with a small roof, animals milling about, Mary and Joseph standing over their baby, Jesus and of course shepherds and 3 wise men. But, what really happened behind the storybook image?
Advent: Magnifying His Glory, Luke 1:39-80, Dec. 17, 2017
Dr. Luke continues his narrative leading up to the birth of Jesus Christ. First, he completes the miraculous story of Zechariah and his wife Elizabeth, as well as that of the young peasant, Jewish girl Mary. Their stories tell us much about who God is and what He has done!
Advent: The Skeptic's Gospel, Luke 1:1-4, December 3, 2017
This week we begin our Advent 2017 series which coincides perfectly with the beginning of the Gospel of Luke. Listen as we discover Who wrote this letter and to Whom. How he wrote this letter and, most importantly, Why!
Home For Christmas • Whose Son Is This? Matthew 1:18-25, Dec. 18, 2016
Matthew introduces us to Joseph, the man who would be the adoptive father of Jesus. At first the news that his fiancé Mary is with child comes as big and unwelcome surprise. What he learns about this child and the role he is asked to play in his life, changes everything.
Home For Christmas • Hear Ye, Hear Ye, Read All About It, Matthew 1:1-18, Dec. 11, 2016
Matthew opens his gospel with a lengthly genealogy leading to the birth of Jesus. At first blush one might wonder what the generation after generation record of Jesus' family tree has to do with his birth. Listen as we discover the good news that this genealogy brings.
Home For Christmas • Part 1, Gen. 1-3, John 1:1-14, Dec. 4, 2016
As we begin our Annual Advent message series tis year entitled—Home For Christmas, we ask the important question, Where's Home? Listen as we discover why we all have this internal beacon for a place we call home. NOTE—We apologize that the audio quality is poor on this podcast.
Advent: The Light Comes, John 1:1-14, Dec. 20, 2015
This week in our 3rd message of the series we arrive at Advent—The Light Comes! Join us as we delve into John 1:6-14 and discover one of the key reasons why Jesus, the Light of the world, comes as a child!
Advent: The Light Promised, Isaiah 9:1-7, Dec. 13, 2015
In the second message of our 4-part Advent series, The Light of The World, we take a look at one of the most famous prophesies of the coming of Jesus—Isaiah 9:17 Listen as we learn about a time when darkness was surrounding the people of Israel and then God, through the prophet Isaiah promises to send His Son—Jesus!
Advent: Darkness Falls, Various Scripture, Dec. 6, 2015
In the first message in our 4-part Advent series, The Light of The World, we consider Jesus' words in John 8:12, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” Listen as we discover how God planned our redemption from the foundation of the world, bringing us from darkness to the light!