I’m interested in observing people. They can be celebrities, politicians, neighbors, friends, and/or family. It is interesting to observe people’s actions, behaviors, beliefs, likes, dislikes, reactions to circumstances - how they live their lives. I’ve found that no matter who they are, where they are from, and what they believe, there are common threads in what people seek after in their lives. Three of them are peace, access, and happiness. Peace that comes from lack of conflict or any general hassles in life. People want access to people (bosses, celebrities, people in power, popular crowd), places (VIP entries, clubs, popular restaurants), and activities (concerts, sporting events, galleries). And people simply want to have joy & happiness. The problem is people try and find inner satisfaction in these things alone. And it does not work.
Our passage in Romans this week shows us from where true satisfaction comes. We will see that satisfaction comes from being right with God. And being right with God gives us true and lasting peace, access, and joy/happiness. It is exciting that we can receive what we truly want in its purest form - God’s grace. Come join with us at The Rock this Sunday for worship, Bible teaching, and fellowship!
“Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” - Romans 5:1
- 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:
Peace
The doctrine that God is separate from all confusion and disorder in his being and in his actions, yet he is continually active in innumerable well-ordered, fully controlled, simultaneous actions.
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 - October 2
Romans: The Gospel Changes Perspectives
Romans 5:1-5
“(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding?”
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