We continue in our 6-week series, the Gifts of God For the Whole Church. This week we'll have a look at Part I of the Spirit Gifts from Romans 12:3-18. Having discovered the gifts of apostles, prophets, evangelists, shepherds & teachers that Jesus gives to the church, we know turn to the charismata, the grace gifts of the Spirit. Listen or watch as we discover the 7 gifts that Paul lays out in Romans and what they mean for the church today!
Gifts of God: Shepherds & Teachers, Ephesians 4:11-12, February 2, 2020
We continue in our 6-week series, the Gifts of God For the Whole Church. This week we'll have a look at 'Shepherds & Teachers' from Ephesians 4:11-12 and 1 Peter 5:1-4. The word 'shepherd' is often replaced with the title Pastor today and therefore assumed to refer to an office in the church. Listen or watch as we discover what Jesus really has in mind as he gives gifted shepherds to His church today.
Gifts of God: Evangelists & Evangelism, Ephesians 4:11-13 & Acts 8, January 26, 2020
We continue in our 6-week series, the Gifts of God For the Whole Church. This week we'll have a look at 'Evangelists & Evangelism' from Ephesians 4:11-13 and Acts 8. The Scripture teaches that all Christians are to share the good news, do the work of an evangelist. The question then is, "Why are so few us willing to use this gift in our day to day lives."
Gifts of God: Prophets & Prophetic, 1 Corinthians 14, January 19, 2020
We continue in our 6-week series, the Gifts of God For the Whole Church. Following on from our look at Apostles last Sunday this week we'll have a look at 'Prophets, Prophesy & the Prophetic' from Ephesians 4:11-13 and 1 Corinthians 12-14. Have these key gifts to the church ceased? Watch or listen as we "weigh these things together."
Gifts of God: Apostles & Apostolic, Ephesians 4:11-16, January 12, 2020
A question most Christians ask is, "What are my spiritual gifts or how can I know what they are?" Join us as we begin a new 6-week series, Gifts of God For The Church, where we will discover what the Gifts of God are for today, how they operate and why, and finally, how you can discover your gifts. In our first message we consider the gift of 'apostles' that Jesus gives to His church.
BodyLife • In With The New Part II, January 5, 2020
What changes if the church Jesus said He would build is not a building, a place or an event? What changes if we, every Christian, are the church? The church that Jesus had in mind is a living organism not an organization. It is the Body of Christ, living out the mission of Christ in the everyday and everywhere. Listen or watch as we conclude this 2-part mini-series—BodyLife!
BodyLife • In With The New, December 29, 2019
As we close out 2019 we take our annual look back at our year of ministry as a church. Join us as Pastor Glenn takes us on a history lesson to discover what it truly means to be the church, to be the body of Christ in the world today.
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!
Luke: The Greatest Invitation, 14:15-24, December 1, 2019
We continue in the Gospel of Luke 14:15-24 and the conclusion of the luncheon at the Pharisees' home. Jesus concludes with his most challenging parable so far. Quite the ending to this 'Dinner Party.'
Luke: Dinner Party Rules, 14:7-14, November 24, 2019
We continue in the Gospel of Luke 14:7-14 and rejoin Jesus and His disciples as they dine at the house of a ruling Pharisee. Following His lessons on the Sabbath, this week our text concerns Jesus’ advice on how one should behave as a guest when invited to a dinner party, and how to be the better host of an awesome dinner party!
Luke: The Sabbath Rules, 14:1-6, November 17, 2019
We continue in the Gospel of Luke 14:1-6 where we find Jesus once again dining in the home of a ruling Pharisee. If history tells us anything, you know that this can’t go well for the Pharisees.
Luke: The Hen-Like God, 13:31-35, November 10, 2019 • Rudi Botha
We continue in the Gospel of Luke 13:31-35 as we hear Jesus lament over Jerusalem. After being warned by a Pharisee that his life is in danger, Jesus responds with the words of man who has no fear. Listen or watch to find out why!
Luke: Door Number One, 13:22-30, November 3, 2019
What happens when you die? Is that it? Jesus is asked a question that essentially deals with one of the most existential questions of them all, "Is there life after death and, if there is, will those who are saved be few?" Watch or listen as we discover the answer.
Luke: The Expansion of The Kingdom, 13:18-21 • October 27, 2019
We continue in the Gospel of Luke 13:18-21 and one of Jesus' favourite subjects—The Kingdom of God. Watch and learn with us what Jesus says The Kingdom is, what it's like, who gets in and how it grows and expands today.
Luke: The Meaning and Purpose of Life, 13:6-17, October 20, 2019
For millennia men and women have been asking one of the most existential questions of all time, "What is the meaning and purpose of life?" Listen or watch as we hear Jesus continue one of His greatest sermons ever and discover true 'meaning' and 'purpose' for our lives!
Luke: Change and Live, 13:1-15, October 13, 2019
What about your character, lifestyle, personal life, work, relationships, identity needs to change? Where does the idea that we need to change at all even come from. Join us as we discover from possibly the most challenging 5 verses in Luke's Gospel and the conclusion to one of Jesus' most powerful sermons, the definition of and need for change!
Luke: Divisive Jesus, 12:49-53 • October 6, 2019
We're back in the Gospel of Luke and 12:49-53 where we find Jesus teaching some of his more challenging lessons. Rudi Botha brings the Word this week as we consider what Jesus wanted us to understand about why He came, what He came to do and why it matters.
The Rock Church's 10th Anniversary, Jesus Builds His Church Matt. 16:13-18 • Sunday, September 29, 2019
Join us as we Celebrate 10 Years of Thankfulness for all that God has done in us and through us. Watch or listen as Pastor Glenn reminds us of The Mission, The Model and The Goal of The Rock with highlights from the planting of the church in Squamish, BC until today! Also check out our 10th Anniversary Celebration Video!