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Rockpointe Community Church is a nondenominational Christian church located in Sterling Heights, Michigan. We believe that the Bible is relevant and true, and believe that Jesus said it best when He told a gathered crowd to love God and love others. We believe the rest follows pretty naturally. At Rockpointe you will find a safe place to explore your faith and ask your own tough questions. We can’t promise to have all the answers, but we can introduce you to the One who does. You can find ou ...
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So many things that God means for our good also can be turned towards our harm. The Bible gives clear instruction on aspects of life within which we have freedom, but even with that, we must approach these areas with a sober sense of responsibility so that they do not become out of control in […] The post Freedom…and Responsibility appeared first o…
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The Rockpointe Community warmly welcomes good friend and guest artist Steve Garrett for a very special musical experience. Originally from Nashville, now hailing from Philadelphia, singer, songwriter, worship artist, pastor and speaker Steve Garrett brings a genuine heart for the Lord in all that he shares. Instagram & Facebook @revstevegarrett The…
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What does it mean that “God saves”? In what way does that affect the world? In what way does that affect our lives? How do we move beyond understanding this as more than a popular Christian slogan? 16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in […] The post God Saves appeared first on Rockpointe Community …
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What does it mean that “God gave”? In what way does that affect the world? In what way does that affect our lives? How do we move beyond understanding this as more than a popular Christian slogan? 16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in […] The post God Gave appeared first on Rockpointe Community Ch…
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What does it mean that “God so loved”? In what way does that affect the world? In what way does that affect our lives? How do we move beyond understanding this as more than a popular Christian slogan? 16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes […] The post God So Loved appeared first on Rockpointe Communi…
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What is our faith built on…shifting sand or the solid rock of Biblical truth? Do the changing winds of the world’s trends sweep our thinking away from Christ leaving us confused, troubled, and weary? Do we allow ourselves to be challenged by the word of God so that our lives can be set on His […] The post Twisting Scripture appeared first on Rockpo…
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This passage is often mistaken for a promise, when it is really a guiding principle. One that we can apply with humility, knowing that we all fall short at times. For the follower of Jesus Christ, we can be assured that our Heavenly Father will never abandon or fail us in our parenting challenges. The […] The post Train Up A Child appeared first on…
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This passage rests in a specific historical and cultural context, but its principles infuse the core of Jesus’s teaching of repentance. What gets in our way of repentance? Are we so wrapped up with personal, ethnic or national pride that we can’t hear the voice of God calling us to humble ourselves? 14 if my people, […] The post Called By My Name a…
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Is prayer for us a way of self comfort? A way of trying to have God do what we want him to do? As long as we say it “in Jesus’ name,” well… The phrase “in Jesus’ name” is not a magical command we can attach to all our prayers to ensure they come about. […] The post In Jesus’ Name appeared first on Rockpointe Community Church.…
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The context in which two or three are gathered is to judge a situation, a distressing circumstance of sin. The promise is that the LORD will be there to help sort it out, to provide discernment and wisdom. Conflict within the church is inevitable. It is, after all, made up of people in all their […] The post Two or Three appeared first on Rockpoint…
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What does this passage really mean for us? Is it about living our “best life now” or something else? Something more lasting, more eternally meaningful… And really, at the end of the day, in which way do we approach God? Are we focused on what He can do for us, or what we can do […] The post Prosperity appeared first on Rockpointe Community Church.…
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We can take a passage like Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”, and throw it around to celebrate a sports victory, career success, or promote another life milestone. But that’s not what it’s really about. This was Paul speaking from prison saying, essentially, that whether I’m down or up, […] The post All Thing…
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As followers of Christ, somehow even the brokenness and damage of our circumstances gets woven together into a beautiful tapestry that only God can conceive. He uses *everything* in the weaving, even the threads that to us seemed wasted or ugly beyond redemption. That weaving takes time, decades, a lifetime…even if we can’t see it […] The post Good…
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The Scripture tells us that there’s literally nothing new under the sun. Governments rise and fall, societies experience chaos, trends sweep in and out the door just as fast. There have been times in history when spiritual revival has emerged out of the most tense and fraught periods. Could we be poised for that right […] The post Jesus Freaks appe…
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This scripture, more than any other, is too often misused to claim that Jesus taught not to judge at all. Ever. But nothing could be further from the truth! What Jesus actually teaches is that we should not judge hypocritically. Instead, we should address the sin in our own lives, and then bring loving correction […] The post Judgment appeared firs…
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How do we correctly handle the Word of God? How do we apply it to our lives with integrity and wisdom? How do we avoid the pitfall of misapplying scripture, picking and choosing verses that amplify our preferences and ignoring those that convict us of our brokenness before the Lord. As followers of Christ, we […] The post Handle With Care appeared …
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What is your allegiance? What do you identify with the most? What shapes you and what do you present to the watching world? What would happen if we set aside all other identities – national, racial, political, even familial – and we nurtured instead a love for Christ and His people that transcends all? If […] The post The Allegiance appeared first …
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Christ died for you and for me. He proved beyond a shadow of a doubt in his victory over death that he truly was the Son of God! Even skeptics and scoffers have, for millennia, time and time again come to belief as they confront the evidence – the empty tomb, the disciples’ unifying experiences, […] The post The Victory appeared first on Rockpointe…
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Our sin is so bloody, so dark, that it only leads to death. But we have a God whose grace is so great, that through the sacrifice of his only son Jesus Christ, he calls us to LIFE! He calls us out of our lostness to be known by him, to be loved by him. […] The post The Sacrifice appeared first on Rockpointe Community Church.…
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As a follower of Christ, you are invited to take part in a great feast. It’s a celebration of a covenant, one between Christ and each one of us. A covenant that is likened to that of a marriage. A covenant that forms the foundation and basis of our faith. A foundation upon which everything […] The post The Covenant appeared first on Rockpointe Comm…
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To be a follower of Christ is to accept an invitation from him to stop rebelling and to become part of the Kingdom of God – a movement that has and continues to transform the world. It is to have your life radically transformed and to draw others into the same movement! Even if you’ve […] The post The Invitation appeared first on Rockpointe Communi…
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The Kingdom of God transcends all manmade barriers of nationality, race, background, status, affinity group, political alliance and more. And above all else, recognizing the Kingdom of God is a choice we all must make on our own – free from coercion or outside pressure. More than any other topic, Jesus Christ talked about the […] The post The Kingd…
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The real question is…has the knowledge of who Jesus is touched the whole of your life? And where does that knowledge come from? Does it come from modern cultural references, or have you, quite literally, read The Book? 4 So he got up from the table, took off his robe, wrapped a towel around his waist, […] The post Who is Jesus? appeared first on Ro…
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In a world that is soaked with lies, where we struggle to find a solid foundation, where anxiety and confusion can easily overwhelm, where do we turn? What is the most important thing we need to consider? The one thing that can provide an unmovable foundation, can soothe anxiety and resolve confusion every single time? […] The post The Most Importa…
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Generosity is about more than money. It begins with the realization that our whole lives are gifts from God! But we too easily become distracted by the world and its misplaced priorities. Status, money, accolades… Our values shift away from God’s. What do you value the most in this world? What are you holding onto […] The post Generosity appeared f…
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Part of being in Christian community is that we see each other. There’s a relationship…people aren’t left alone. They become known. You become known. You become part of a family, a home. Our relationships will not always be perfect. In our humanness, we bump against each other and sometimes cause hurt. But the point of […] The post Vision appeared …
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How would our world be transformed if we cultivated the fruit of the Spirit, rather than seeking to glorify power in its many expressions? Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control… As we navigate this year full of political and societal tension, let us keep our minds on these things. The world could […]…
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What help is there for the storms in our lives? Jesus is present with us through the storms and reveals himself in the midst of the storms. We can trust Jesus to calm the storms and we can trust Jesus to deliver us through the storms! 35 On that day, when evening had come, he said […] The post Surviving the Storm appeared first on Rockpointe Commun…
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We can trust God with the future. Even in the midst of suffering, we can rest in His promises. All the world can offer is wishful thinking, but as Christ followers, we can hold on to true hope for the future! 18 Yet what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory he will reveal […] The post I Know the Plans…the Future appeared first on Rockpoin…
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It’s a difficult time to hold onto God. Chaos in the world and chaos in our personal lives makes it a challenge to trust that He’s present and that He’s at work redeeming, restoring and rebuilding. The enemy of our souls comes at us, sowing doubt and uncertainty. Many times, we make the mistake of […] The post I Know the Plans…the Past appeared fir…
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Let Jesus be the mirror. So often we get stuck looking at ourselves rather than the One who came to save us. Our own reflection can only lead us into frustration, worry and sin. Looking at Jesus in the mirror, though, we gain the capacity to reflect His goodness, His mercy, His love and all […] The post No More; Know More appeared first on Rockpoin…
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At Christmas it can be so easy to think of Jesus as this sweet little baby and in that way underestimate the illuminating power of God’s light. Our Heavenly Father sent his light into the world through the birth of Jesus Christ to scatter the darkness in your life…all of it! We need to recognize […] The post Illumination appeared first on Rockpoint…
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The darkness of our world cannot comprehend the light of Jesus Christ. It also can never, ever extinguish it! There is nothing that can overcome it or move it in any way. The light of God’s grace is what we reflect on particularly in this Christmas season. Do we, like the shepherds, run across broken […] The post Direction appeared first on Rockpoi…
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We find in Isaiah and in other prophecies that Jesus Christ is referred to as yes, as the light, but also as a servant of God. One who came to seek and save that which was lost, sitting in darkness, chained by sin. Whoever you are at, do not forget that God’s grace is there […] The post Dedication appeared first on Rockpointe Community Church.…
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If each one of us is a candle before the LORD, what happens when our light goes out? Do we notice? Does it affect others around us? Do they notice? As a follower of Christ, each one of us is meant to be a light to the world. The oil of the Holy Spirit shapes […] The post Preparation appeared first on Rockpointe Community Church.…
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What are the golden calves that are in your life? What are the items that you turn to instead of God? What is it that you put your faith in? What is it that when the delay is happening, instead of waiting patiently, that you find yourself praising something else you have no business praising? […] The post Idol Crushing appeared first on Rockpointe …
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When everything gets dark and the desert wind blows, stand on this mountain! Be unshakable in your faith! Don’t listen to the lies that are being told to you. Instead, lean into God and don’t run from Him… 18 You have not come to a physical mountain,[a] to a place of flaming fire, darkness, gloom, and […] The post Unshakable appeared first on Rockp…
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The Israelites battled evil in many forms. Whether we admit it or not, we battle evil today in many forms as well. In order to do so successfully, we need to choose our stance with care. When we deliberately position ourselves in faith, we can discern good from evil, right from wrong, truth from lies. […] The post The Stance of Faith appeared first…
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The Israelites might have experienced the most epic rescue story ever, but they couldn’t seem to help themselves from complaining along the way. They were given so much…you and I have been given so much! We’ve been forgiven our sins through God’s gift of grace…we are promised a future in eternity! Whatever else happens to […] The post A Confession …
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Imagine all the Israelite people walking out of Egypt in defiance only to find themselves not only taking the long way, but also pressed up against the edge of the sea, trapped and filled with fear as their enemies pursue them. They are forced to come to terms with this question of trust in the […] The post A Question of Trust appeared first on Roc…
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It must have been hard to know what God was doing that very first Passover night…none of the Israelites had ever walked through this before! As the night wore on and they heard the cries of mourning from their Egyptian neighbors, it must have been deeply unsettling, even terrifying. They trusted their Lord, but what […] The post The Doorposts of Da…
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Where do we turn when it seems like we can’t go on in the midst of suffering? How do we trust that God will come through when we’re literally grasping for the straw we need to survive? What does it take to shake us out of our discouragement and remember…remember that the Lord is for […] The post Faith Without Straw appeared first on Rockpointe Comm…
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Man thinks that he’s all powerful. We think that we control destiny, that we can control others. We cling to whatever influence or blessing we think we own or deserve. But God stands above as the true author and owner of any power we think we possess. What is it that you and I hold […] The post Laying It Down appeared first on Rockpointe Community …
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Do we notice the burning bushes in our lives? Are we sensitive to God’s presence? Do we allow our curiosity about what we notice to draw us closer to the Lord? When we do these things, we open ourselves to the Holy Spirit’s guidance and the hearing of God’s voice in our lives. What happens […] The post Encountering the Holy appeared first on Rockpo…
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No matter our earthly family or cultural background, when we accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior we immediately become adopted into God’s family! And even though that entails a rescue from the bondage and slavery of whatever personal “Egypt” it’s often hard to let go of old patterns. You can take the people […] The post Leaving Egypt appeare…
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Home… Coming The Story of Grace The story of the prodigal son coming home contains the most radical account of the unending depths of a father’s love and grace, of the Father’s love and grace that began all the way back in the garden of Eden and plays out even today in our modern world, […] The post Home… Coming appeared first on Rockpointe Communi…
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The church isn’t a place for perfect people. It’s a place for broken people who are in the process of being made right by Jesus! And there are broken people who need to see broken people walking through this process… 2 You, therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 What […] The post The Strength of Grace appeared first on…
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It’s easy to get caught up in the form of prayer. What do I say? How do I say it? What posture should I take? But what if it wasn’t about the words, or whether or not we kneel, but about establishing a line of communication direct from our hearts to the heart of the […] The post I Have Prayed For You appeared first on Rockpointe Community Church.…
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As a follower of Christ, righteous behavior and the right treatment of others are inseparable. If pursued separately, they go off course into either revenge or platitudes. What is one area of injustice in this world that breaks your heart? What is the one thing that you can do right now? Maybe God is calling […] The post The Call To Act Justly appe…
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In the scriptures we find the image of God as a rock time and time again. In this world, we can view massive rock formations like the Rock of Gibraltar and realize the none of them, not one, equate to the solidness of God as the Rock eternal, the Rock of ages. The core of […] The post Rock of Ages appeared first on Rockpointe Community Church.…
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