No one wants to be a poser. A hanger-on. A pretender. A fake. A phony. That is unless there is money, power, fame, or status that comes with the titles. Then plenty of people will endure the unflattering title. It is just as true in a spiritual setting. People historically have been willing to fake it as a Christian leader or influencer to gain riches, fame, and power. It is ugly. It is gross. It is sin. It is dangerous before God.
In Acts 19 we see some posers in Ephesus. The 7 sons of Sceva try to use the name of Jesus to increase their spiritual street cred. It did not go well. They were humiliated. As a result people feared the name of Jesus and, at the same time, exalted the name of Jesus. God used his “extraordinary miracles” to capture the attention of the people in Ephesus. God led them kindly to repentance (Rom. 2:4). God does the same for us. It is kind. It is loving. And it is beautifully grace filled!
Come to The Rock this Sunday to experience this sort of grace through singing spiritual songs, praying, hearing God’s Word, and living life-giving fellowship with other believers!
*** We are meeting in a new location throughout the summer! Due to pre-school summer construction, we are moving just up the street to Meadows Elementary School. Park in the lot at the school where 15th St. and Rowell intersect. Enter the gate toward the playground and follow the signs to our worship location. Continue to bring your own chairs or blankets. We will meet in a shady area on the grass. There will be Sunday School for the kids. Thank you for your continued flexibility and ability to adjust!***
Please take note of ways to gather for Sunday Service at The Rock:
1) We are meeting outside at Meadows Elementary School for our Sunday Service at 4:30 pm. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and Bibles! For a complete copy of our guidelines for re-opening CLICK HERE.
2) We will also be live on Facebook Live (NOT ZOOM). 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.
“And God was doing extraordinary miracles by the hands of Paul…” - Acts 19:11
- Pastor Curt
Theological Word of The Week:
Repentance
A heartfelt sorrow for sin, a renouncing of it, and a sincere commitment to forsake it and walk in obedience to Christ.
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 - August 22
Acts: A Holy Spirit Inspired Legacy
Acts 19:10-20
“Extraordinary Miracles”
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