Rocky Peak Young Adults

Worship is not limited to just those seasons of life when everything is going well. Those seasons in which we hurt, we cry, we suffer - those are important times of worship as well! Together we'll be unpacking the worship of lament and gaining a better understanding that lament is an invitation to do those hard times WITH God, not away from Him. Message NotesPassage: Psalm 88Lament: A Passionate Expression of Grief or SorrowTRUTH: Lament is Enduring Life's Pain with GodLament's Invitation:1) Be... Honest with Jesus2) Be... Comforted by Jesus3) Be... Refocused by JesusSupport the showTo get connected follow us on Instagram @RPYoungAdults

Join us this week with guest speaker Logan Charles as we continue our series True Worship. We will be unpacking the idea of worshipping God for his blessings, and we will ask the question, "Am I blessed?"Message NotesPassage: Matthew 5:3-12Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.Question: Am I walking in obedience?Question: Am I blessed?Support the showTo get connected follow us on Instagram @RPYoungAdults

Today, we'll be discovering what worship really brings glory to God, combatting boredom in worship, and what it looks like to dwell on the things above.Message NotesPassage: Psalm 331) God's Word is Truthful2) God is Faithful3) God is Righteous4) God's Love Does Not FailEffective worship...1) brings glory to God2) brings the believer to greater dependenceSupport the showTo get connected follow us on Instagram @RPYoungAdults

Message NotesPassage: John 4:1-261) True Worshippers are not...Limited by Place2) True Worshippers are not...Driven by Preference3) Worship is...Pursuing Divine Intelligence4) Worship is...Practicing God's Presence EverywhereSupport the showTo get connected follow us on Instagram @RPYoungAdults

Message NotesPassages: Jeremiah 29:7; Matthew 5:13-16; Matthew 6:19-21; 2 Corinthians 5:20; 1 Timothy 2:1-3 What we are to do as exiles:1) Become a Blessing2) Pray for Our Leaders3) Live as Salt and Light4) Build the Kingdom of God     - Bring people in to the Kingdom     - Build others up     - Be a godly blessingSupport the showTo get connected follow us on Instagram @RPYoungAdults

In light of what we’ve learned from the story of Daniel, what do the New Testament authors have to say about how we should live as exiles in the modern world? We’ll talk about our role as ambassadors of reconciliation, and what kind of character traits an ambassador of Christ should embody.Message NotesPassage: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21Reconciliation: The Restoration of a Broken Relationship1) We live in an unreconciled world2) Through Christ, we are reconciled to God3) We are now ambassadors of reconciliationCharacteristics of Ambassadors:1) Peace-Making2) Forgiveness3) RighteousnessSupport the showTo get connected follow us on Instagram @RPYoungAdults

As we approach the upcoming election, it can be challenging to navigate this season as Christ would want us to. So today, we are looking into Daniel chapter 6 to see how we are to respond to the governing authorities God places in our lives.Message NotesPassage: Daniel 6The Temptations:1) Subvert Authority2) Glorify AuthorityThe Correct Responses:1) Respect and Serve2) Remember Who Placed the Ruler in Charge     - If your candidate ISN'T elected: Trust God    - If your candidate IS elected: Look to God3) Trust the True KingQuestion: Who holds your trust?Support the showTo get connected follow us on Instagram @RPYoungAdults

We will be reading Daniel 3 where Daniel's three friends navigate a challenging political climate. Their faith will be put to the ultimate test as they learn to bend, but not break. We will be looking at what true faith looks like as we lay down our lives in order to find it in Christ, and learn how Christ can be magnified in us as we enter into a political season ourselves. Message NotesDaniel 31) Bend, don’t Break 2) God is Sovereignref. Daniel 2:21; Romans 13:1 3) Trust God with the Outcomeref. Daniel 3:14, 17-18; Matthew 16:24-25; Luke 22:33 Question: Where do you draw the line?ref. Luke 22:42“Do not judge the situation by the king’s threat and by the heat of the burning fiery furnace, but by the everlasting God and the eternal life which awaits you. Let not flute, harp, and sackbut fascinate you, but harken to the music of the glorified. Men frown at you, but you can see God smiling on you, and so you are not moved.” Charles SpurgeonSupport the showTo get connected follow us on Instagram @RPYoungAdults

Message NotesPassage: Daniel 2Exiles: Are A God Fearing Minority Living Among a Pagan Majority Exiles Understand “This is not my home.”ref. Jer 29:7; John 17:16; John 15:19Daniel and His Friends Responded With PrayerDaniel Didn’t Sugar Coat the Truth Sidebar: 4 KingdomsGold Head: Babylonian KingdomSilver Chest: Medo-Persian KingdomBronze Belly: Greek KingdomIron Legs: Roman KingdomIron/Clay Feet: ? Kingdom The Main Message: God’s Kingdom Crushes All Competition3 Questions for Modern Exiles:Who is Your Prayer Community?How Boldly Do You Speak Truth?Where is Your Hope?ref. Matthew 6:21Support the showTo get connected follow us on Instagram @RPYoungAdults

"Exile" is not something we tend to think about since most of us haven't been physically run out of town or been abandoned on a deserted island. Yet most people live with a deep fear of "standing out" from the crowd and being rejected by the majority. So in other words - we fear being "Exiled" in an emotional and relational sense. That can make Jesus' call to live in this world but to not be "of it" challenging, as it's a call to live as "Exiles." Join us as we unpack the account of Daniel, and learn how God cares for his people in the midst of exile, and how exile is an opportunity to change the world around us. Message NotesPassage: Daniel 1Definition: Living In Exile Means Living A Life That Stands Apart. A SUPER BRIEF History Lesson... End of the Divided Kingdom EraThe Northern Kingdom was Crushed The Southern Kingdom was ScatteredCore Truth: Exile Invites Us To Experience A Bigger Jesus! Sovereign Jesus Faithful Jesus Our Opportunity In Exile Depth Transformation Support the showTo get connected follow us on Instagram @RPYoungAdults

Guest speaker Chris Woz shares about how our Christian faith is often more simple than we make it out to be in our mini-series "What I Wish I Knew".Support the showTo get connected follow us on Instagram @RPYoungAdults

Today, guest speaker Brandon Di Puma shares about how our God is trustworthy in our mini-series "What I Wish I Knew".Support the showTo get connected follow us on Instagram @RPYoungAdults

Message Notes:1. Who Are You Becoming?2. What Is Your Identity In?Ephesians 4:22-24; Romans 8:293. How Well Do You Know Jesus?Matthew 16:13-174. What Is Holding You Back?Philippians 3:13-14Support the showTo get connected follow us on Instagram @RPYoungAdults

In the Parable of the Lost Son we are introduced to two brothers who are both lost in different ways. This message focuses on the older brother; the one who was frustrated and annoyed with everyone else celebrating the return of the younger brother. From him, we will see why we all need God to give us a "reality check" in how we see Him and those who have yet to come home.  Message Notes:Even with the knowledge that an eclipse is a natural (and temporary) phenomenon, it’s a surreal experience to sit in the shadow of a complete eclipse. … Something came between the sun and me and distorted reality.(Jon Tyson, Fighting Shadows) Previously in this Parable, Jesus Redefined...How We See GodHow We See OthersIn Other Words – Jesus Redefined RealityPassage: Luke 15:25-32Truth: The Older Son was Also Lost!The “Christian Distinctive” – A Heart that Reflects God’sThe heart…is precisely what God observes and addresses in human beings. He cares little or nothing for outward show. He responds to the heart because it is, above all, who we are: who we choose and have chosen to be. What God wants of us can only come from there.(Dallas Willard, Renovation of the Heart)Reflect On This…Where Does Your Heart Need a Reality Check?Support the showTo get connected follow us on Instagram @RPYoungAdults

When we run away from God, what we run to always fails to satisfy.Luke 15:11-241. At the Outset, Sin Feels Like FreedomHebrews 11:252. In the End, Sin Leads to EmptinessProverbs 1:32 (CEV)Romans 6:23John 10:102 Corinthians 7:103. The Return of the Lost is Celebrated~2 Questions~1. Do you recognize the gravity of your own sin?2. When you see people choosing sin, do you see people searching for what satisfies?Support the showTo get connected follow us on Instagram @RPYoungAdults

Do you know the value God places on the lost? Join us as we dive into Luke 15 and see God’s heart to those who are far off.Message Notes:Passage Luke 15:8-101. God Values the LostEzekiel 34:162. Jesus Puts in Work to Redeem the LostLuke 19:10Romans 5:61 Peter 3:183. The Unseen Realm Celebrates When the Lost are FoundRevelations 5:11-14Zephaniah 3:17How Valuable are the Lost to You?How Hard Are You Searching?Support the showTo get connected follow us on Instagram @RPYoungAdults

Many of us are familiar with the parable of the lost sheep in Luke 15 and what it teaches us about the Father’s tender heart for the lost. However, what we often miss is that this passage is meant to call out the Pharisees who do not know the heart of God. Join us this weekend as we look at how to align ourselves with God’s heart and partner with Him in seeking and saving the lost!Support the showTo get connected follow us on Instagram @RPYoungAdults

We all go through “storms” that challenge our faith and trust in Jesus Christ. The question is, how do we respond when we are faced with a storm that challenges our worldview of who Jesus is. This weekend, we will be unpacking a passage from the Gospel of Matthew where Peter, one of Jesus’ followers, takes a step of faith that challenges him to his core. Support the showTo get connected follow us on Instagram @RPYoungAdults

Follow along as Dre continues our Living & Active series by diving in to John 11 to see what it looks like to depend on Jesus and have genuine hope despite the trials we face.Support the showTo get connected follow us on Instagram @RPYoungAdults

Follow along as Tim continues our Living & Active series by diving in to Judges 11, where we learn that we don't need to barter with God to be blessed by Him.Support the showTo get connected follow us on Instagram @RPYoungAdults