Rock Hill Baptist Church

Joy for many people today is an anomaly. According to the World Happiness Report, the United States finished #18 on the happiest countries list. Why is it that we can't seam to get a hold of true joy? The truth is, our joy is not linked to our situation; our joy is linked to our Savior. In this message from Luke 1, Pastor Matt identifies four thieves that want to steal our joy.

As our journey through the book of 1 Peter comes to a close, we focus in on the last chapter where there is one blatant theme: There is a lion on the loose! So many people today have fallen prey to the attack of the enemy. How will respond to the roar? Tune in to this message as Pastor Matt shares five ways we can get victory over the lion on the loose.

Is your faith fireproof? In 1 Peter 4 we learn that we can expect to walk through "fiery trials" in life. In this message, Pastor Matt explains how can we stand firm even through the furnace of affliction.

Do you have trouble keeping track of time? The most valuable currency we have is our time. One second that is lost can never be bought back. In 1 Peter chapter 4, we are reminded that time is of the essence and learn how to spend our time for the glory of God.

How can we stand firm through thick and thin? In 1st Peter chapter 3, we find 3 encouraging ways that we can stand strong no matter what season we find ourselves in. If you feel as though you are going through the "thick of it", this message is for you!

Is your relationship status complex? Peter was writing a letter to many Christians who were struggling in their relationships, specifically marriage. In this message Pastor Matt preaches about how marriage is not designed to be burdensome, it is designed to be beautiful.

Hope is a desire that often eludes us. In the Bible, hope is not wishful thinking. Hope is the confident expectation of good. In this message from 1 Peter 1, Pastor Matt preaches about how to find hope when you're hurting.

A brick in isolation is of little use. But, a brick in collaboration brings strength and stability. In this message from 1 Peter 2, Pastor Matt preaches on how God is building and advancing His Kingdom brick by brick.

The Christian life is transient by nature. We are resident aliens. So often we stress and we struggle because we haven't yet learned to think like a traveler. In this Message from 1 Peter 1, Pastor Matt preaches on how we successfully navigate the journey of life.

Hope is a desire that often eludes us. In the Bible, hope is not wishful thinking. Hope is the confident expectation of good. In this message from 1 Peter 1, Pastor Matt preaches about how to find hope when you're hurting.

Have you lost your edge? Where did you lose it? In this message from 2 Kings 6, Pastor Matt preaches about what to do when you've lost your spiritual edge. So often we can be going through the motions in the Christian life. All the while, we've lost our effectiveness. Here is the good news: Today you can reach out, and get back your edge.

God can use anyone, anywhere, anytime He so chooses. In 2 Kings 5, we are introduced to a "little" maid and a "great" man. Two completely different people with completely different backgrounds. Yet, God used both of them in a powerful way for a specific purpose. In this message, Pastor Matt gives us three encouraging reminders about God's plan for our lives.

Far more devastating than a physical famine is a spiritual famine. WE are living in a culture and society of Biblical illiteracy. In this message from 2 Kings 4, Pastor Matt preaches on four ways we can find favor in the midst of a spiritual famine.

One of the upside down ways of following Jesus is that if you want to be "filled up", you first have to learn to "pour out." In other words, victory always comes by way of surrender. In this message from 2 Kings 4, Pastor Matt preaches about 3 encouraging truths that can help live a life of surrender.

Gaining ground is not about how fast you are able to go, it's about how deep you are willing to dig. God has called us to move beyond a superficial and shallow version of Christianity. In this message from 2 Kings 3, Pastor Matt teaches on 4 ways we can dig deep spiritually.

All of us either need to obtain or sustain spiritual momentum. In the Old Testament, the prophet Elisha was a master of momentum. If we are going to gain ground spiritually, we need harness the spiritual momentum that only God can give.

There is a big difference between a "have-to", and a "get-to." In this message from 1 Chronicles 29, Pastor Matt preaches about how being generous is something we get to do.

Congratulations, you're rich. You may not feel like it, but according to global standards, if you live in America you are wealthier than most. Paul writes to Timothy and challenges him to not trust in uncertain riches. Don't trust in the temporary. Don't trust in the treasure. Trust in the God who gives all things richly to enjoy.

In God we test? That doesn't sound right. Yet, this is the command we find in the book of Malachi- to put God to the test. One of the greatest ways we can grow in our faith is to learn to trust God with our finances. In this message, Pastor Matt talks about how we can trust God with the principle of the tithe.

How are you remaining on guard this season? How are you protecting your joy? How are you protecting your family from spiritual attack? Spiritual opposition is real and it's here. In this message, Pastor Matt preaches from Exodus 17 on 4 ways we can stand strong when we are under attack!