The Rock Church

O Holy Night Christmas Series by The Rock Church

“O Holy Night! The stars are brightly shining. It is the night of our dear Savior’s birth.” 

We sing these beautiful songs every year. But, how many of us take the time to think about the majestic (and powerful) words we’re actually singing? Their rich, theological significance is worth discovering. 

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Tags: carols, Christmas, christmas eve, Christmas Eve Service, christmas season, christmas series, december, Draper, hymns, o holy night, Series, Sermon Series, the rock church, topical series, topical sermons, trc, Utah

Discipline, Testing, or Training? by admin

How do you want your life (or your children’s lives) to go? Smooth, easy, tranquil, and stress-free, I assume? I certainly doubt if anyone wakes up thinking, “I would like a lot of adversity today.” or “I hope my children experience some real hardships this week.”

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Tags: Children, confusion, doubt, hardship, Israelites, Josh Whitney, Joshua, Judges, Questions, shape, suffering, teach, test, the rock church, train, trial

Being Hospitable by Tony D'Amico

Not long ago, I taught about our church’s mission centered around “Winning the Lost, Building the Believer, and Sending the Sanctified”. We can approach this mission in several ways, but being hospitable certainly opens doors to winning others.

“Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.” — Hebrews 13:2 (ESV)

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Tags: build, fellowship, Generous, Home, hospitable, Hospitality, meeting, Mission, Outreach, pizza, send, the rock church, tony damico, welcoming, win

A Lot on My Mind by admin

I know we’re all busy. So many things occupy our thoughts and time. Some seasons are certainly busier than others. I’m in one of those seasons of life right now. With it comes overthinking, under-sleeping, and a good dose of worrying.

When I’ve got a lot going on, I make lists. To-do lists, to-buy lists, fix-it lists, need-to-schedule lists, calls-to-make lists, work lists, family lists, church lists…and on it goes. I even write my lists with a physical pen and paper! 

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Tags: anxiety, anxious, billy johnson, don't worry, Gifts, goals, lists, Matthew, mental health, mind, overwhelmed, Peace, Philippians, plans, request, supplication, thanksgiving, the rock church, to do, trial, Worship

Treasure by admin

Have you ever discovered a treasure? I can easily get caught up in treasure hunt shows on TV. I’m so eager for them to find something. It seems like most of the time, however, they chase a story or a tall tale. Unbelievably, the treasure somehow slipped past the previous 5,000 treasure hunters. In fact, most of the time, they don’t find anything.

My family knows I love treasure stories. About five years ago, they bought me a metal detector for Father’s Day. I think they figured I’d share with them if I found something! One time during a family gathering, I had fun with them . I pulled out the new metal detector and waved it over a spot in the yard where the grass annually faded into the shape of a gravesite. Of course, the metal detector made all kinds of noises, and we got several shovels out. We frantically dug, and everyone was surprised to find a concrete slab below the ground. At least almost everyone (I kind of knew what we’d see).

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Tags: digging, discover, find, gold, hidden, holy, jesus, Mac, silver, special, Steve McInroy, surprise, the rock church, treasure, unseen, wealth

With All Your Heart by admin

“You were cleansed from your sins when you obeyed the truth, so now you must show sincere love to each other as brothers and sisters. Love each other deeply with all your heart.” — 1 Peter 1:22

How many times a day do you hear the word “love”? It seems like I hear that word in every other sentence: “I love this song.”, “I love Chipotle.”, “I love Nike shoes.”, “I love what you’ve done with the place.”

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Tags: brothers, community, devotion, diversity, Family, Gifts, love, needs, Race, sacrifice, sisters, Steele Croswhite, the Body of Christ, the church, the rock church

Be Ready by admin

“Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour.” — Matthew 25:13

We recently spoke at church about the inevitable return of Jesus Christ. We emphasized the importance of being ready for that day. Jesus certainly talked about His return many times in the gospels, especially in Matthew 24 and 25 (the Olivet Discourse). First, He shared signs of the end of the age. Then, He concluded with parables (to teach the importance of being ready).

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Tags: end times, Josh Whitney, prophecy, the rock church, Time

Transformed by admin

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” —  2 Corinthians 5:17

I recently gave a message called “The Transforming One.” In it, I talked about the importance of accurately understanding our identity in Christ. I can’t stress that enough. The Bible says in Proverbs 23:7, “For as he thinks in his heart, so is he.” (NKJV) Who I think I am, absolutely affects what I do. For this reason, there is power in understanding our God-given identity. 

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Tags: Bill Young, butterfly, Change, I am, identity, Identity in Christ, meaning, new, Purpose, sanctification, security, the one, the rock church, transformation, Victory, Victory over Darkness

The Word is a Spectacular Gift by Caleb Yetton

The Rock Pastors recently visited the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. (with 50 other leaders from the M28 Alliance). This massive museum was full of enlightening insights about the Word of God. It was a very encouraging couple of days; we saw the incredible impact the Bible has had on our world’s history.

During a museum tour, I heard something that impacted me. Throughout history, countless faithful Christians never held a Bible in their hands. Owning a Bible was not expected or viable for centuries (due to exorbitant cost, the churches’ guarded actions, or a genuine risk). Since the Reformation, the printing press, and tireless work by Bible translators (in the last couple hundred years), access to God’s Word has become commonplace. 

Posted in A Word from the Pastor by Caleb Yetton
Tags: bible, bible museum, Bible Study, caleb yetton, gratitude, history, pastors, privilege, the rock church, Washington DC

THE CHURCH Series by The Rock Church

The Wonder and Beauty of God’s People in the World

“I will build my Church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” — Matthew 16:18b

What makes the local Church unique, remarkable, and unlike anything else in the world? How does it impact people’s lives?

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Tags: Church, local, local church, Series, sermon, Sermon Series, the church, the local church, the rock church, topical sermons, trc, Utah