Rock Hill Baptist Church

RESILIENCE — The one word that best describes the apostles faith in Acts 5. It's here that we see the early church experience wave after wave of persecution but continue to move forward for the cause of Christ. In this message we discover 4 ways on how we can have a resilient faith.

We live in an optics obsessed world + although we may look outward but the Lord looks at the heart. In Acts 5:1-11, we are introduced to Ananias + Sapphira + three choices we must make to live a life of authenticity.

There is power in prayer! What's out of your control will always be under the Lord's control. In Acts 4:23-37, we see Peter + John join other believers in a prayer for boldness to do what God is calling them to do. It's in this passage that we find 5 principles that can radically change your prayer life!

How do you handle opposition? In Acts 4:1-22, we read about how Peter + John come against their first major opposition amidst the church's early revival. Today's message gives us 3 principles to help us in times of trouble.

Living and sharing our faith authentically speaks louder than words. In Acts 3:11-26, Peter gives us a great template on how to share our faith with others. From this passage we learn 4 Principles on how to "Use Our Voice" for Christ!

Fix your focus on what matters most and not what matters least! In Acts 3, we read about how Peter heals the lame beggar, Pastor Matt teaches on the 3 ways to fix our spiritual focus.

It's important to know how healthy we are both physically + spiritually. When the church was born in Acts 2 we see a few key characteristics that show us what a healthy church should look like. In this study we find the tools to conduct a spiritual APGAR test on our church today!

Life happens in seasons + we often find ourselves wishing we were in a different one! This space is where faith is built + our dependency on God grows. In this message, we see four ways we can move forward in faith even when we're in a season of uncertainty.

We usually like the outcome of faith but not so much the process of faith that's required to get there...In 1 Thessalonians 2 we find the five different stages of faith + we discover how they can radically impact our lives!

In Mark 2:1-12, we read about how Jesus healed the paralyzed man right in the midst of a packed house. From this account we find 4 ways we can impact culture for Christ + break down barriers that stand in our way!

We can often find ourselves in the gap between our expectation + our experience. Our God loves to show up in this space + work miracles in unexpected ways! In Mark 5 we find a father named Jairus living in this space + we learn three lessons from his experience.

Waves are often characterized by their power + impact. As we dive into week one of our new series, we find four ways we can make an impact for the cause of Christ in Mark 8:1-21!

In 2 Kings 4:1-7, We find a widow desperately seeking Elisha's help as her creditors threaten to enslave her sons. It's here that we find three characteristics of a vessel that God is looking for.

Zaccheus was known for being short in stature, but his real problem was his shortsightedness. In this message we learn four valuable lessons from his interaction with Jesus in Luke 19!

Today we dive into 1 Corinthians 16:1-4 and see how Paul instructs the Corinthians of 3 principles of generosity. This passage highlights the principles of generosity through regular, proportional giving and collective support for those in need.

Life can be messy. In Genesis 29:20-35, Jacob's family is marked with complexity and messiness. In this message, we focus in on four ways that God helps us address the mess in our lives and avoid spiritual disaster.

We live in a culture that is desperate for discernment. In this message from Genesis 27, we find three indications of someone who is lacking in spiritual discernment.

Genesis 25 is full of parental favoritism, leading to sibling rivalry + deceit. In this passage we also see that despite our imperfections, God's sovereignty prevails! This reminds us that God is able to work through imperfect family situations + accomplish His plan.

Conflict in life is inevitable, but how we respond when it comes is extremely important! In this message, we find four keys that can help us remain calm even when conflict shows up in our relationships.

Join us as we hear the opening message in our new series "Family Circus". Today we look at Genesis 4 to focus on the Four Principles of a God-Honoring Home.