This Sunday I will start preaching in Romans. It is the beginning of a journey that I hope will be life changing for us. Does that sound too big? Life changing? Yes! Romans has been impactful on some of the great church leaders in history. Augustine gave his life to Jesus when confronted with Romans 13:13-14. Martin Luther’s perspective of God changed from hateful judge to loving grace-giver when he understood Romans 1:17. John Wesley’s “heart was warmed” upon hearing a Romans sermon after a long, disillusioning mission experience. For me the call to preach Romans has produced excitement, challenge, and anxiety. Why?

I am excited to preach a book so impactful to Christian’s faith journeys. Challenging because Romans is a theologically meaty book that is sometimes hard to understand. And anxious because of the weight God has put on me to preach His Word faithfully, accurately, and clearly. According to James Boice there are other reasons for anxiety approaching Romans. Boice states; “The real reason for our anxiety is the suspicion that a study of Romans will change us profoundly and unalterably.” May God change us profoundly and unalterably to be Jesus loving, gospel sharing, joy-filled people!

Come this Sunday to The Rock to be a part of the beginning of Romans. May God change your heart!

“Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God.” - Romans 1:1


- Pastor Curt

Please take note of ways to gather for Sunday Service at The Rock:

1) We are meeting outside at Manhattan Beach Pre-School for our Sunday Service at 4:30 pm. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and Bibles!

2) We will also be live on Facebook Live. If you don’t feel comfortable joining us in person, are feeling sick, or have been exposed to someone who is sick stay connected through this live-stream - CLICK HERE at 4:30 Sunday afternoon.

3) Finally we will provide a video link to the sermon on our website.

Theological Word of The Week:

Righteousness

The doctrine that God always acts in accordance with what is right and that he is himself the final standard of what is right.

Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology

Upcoming Events

Children's Ministry

Children can join Cameron every Sunday for Bible time during the service. They will go through the Bible story by story.

Sermon Topic - May 8

Romans: The Gospel Changes Perspectives

Romans 1:1-7

“Personal Commitments”

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