The Unstoppable Kingdom
Hallelujah! Celebrate the fact that not even death can stop God's Kingdom!
Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025
Poured Out: A Lenten Series on Confession and Forgiveness: You Are Needed
As we come to the close of Lent we are reminded by Palm Sunday that God can use all of us, no matter where we find ourselves in this life.
Sunday, April 13, 2025
Poured Out: A Lenten Series on Confession and Forgiveness: Kingdom Of God: So Much To Say
What is the "Kingdom of God"? Why is Jesus almost always talking about it? Join us Sunday to explore this element of our Christian faith!
Brien McChesney Preaching
Sunday, April 6, 2025
Poured Out: A Lenten Series on Confession and Forgiveness: Not Counting People’s Sins
This week in worship, as we continue our Lenten series on repentance and confession, we look at the idea that God doesn't count our sins against us.
March 30, 2025
Poured Out: A Lenten Series on Confession and Forgiveness: The Love Of A Parent
This week we remember that we can bring our failures to God because we will find love and forgiveness from our Father.
Sunday, March 23, 2025
Poured Out: A Lenten Series on Confession and Forgiveness: Foundational Faith
Join us this week as we discuss how part of being authentic about our faith in God is learning to trust even when we are scared to do so.
Sunday, March 16, 2025
Poured Out: A Lenten Series on Confession and Forgiveness: Inward and Outward
We start Lent by looking at the work of faith both inside and outside a person's heart.
Sunday, March 9, 2025
Proclamation: Painting Stories of Hope
We close out the season before Lent this week by looking at Isaiah's call to have the Words of God not come back empty handed.
Sunday, March 2, 2025
Proclamation: Good News For A New Age
Which is better - old or new? This Sunday, guest speaker Pastor Corey Moses will discuss new ways to disciple.
Sunday, February 23, 2025
Proclamation: Proclaiming the Kingdom
What is the very core of our faith? Join us in worship as we look at what it means that we find Christ and the resurrection at the center of our faith.
Sunday, February 16, 2025
Proclamation: Untimely Born
Do you ever feel like you were born at the wrong time in history? This week we're talking about what it means to proclaim Christ in such a time as this.
Sunday, February 9, 2025
Proclamation: Known and Made Known
Even if we don't feel like we have a part in God's story, we're all called to a role. Come this week as we talk about what our role is in God's story.
Sunday, February 2, 2025
Proclamation: e pluribus unum
We are all part of God's family, but what does it look like when we're different? This week we look at what it means that we proclaim the same gospel while being different.
Sunday, January 26, 2025
Proclamation: Many Functions, One Body. Many Gifts, One Spirit.
We all have a part in God's story, a purpose in God's body and a gift to offer the church. Join us Sunday at 10am to explore where God might be calling you to step in.
Sunday, January 19, 2025
Proclamation: The Announcement of Nature
Every sunrise, blue sky, or breathtaking view tells the story of God. In worship this week we're looking at how God is proclaimed in nature.
Sunday, January 12, 2025
Proclamation: An Epiphany Series
We're starting off 2025 with a series on telling the story of God. Join us as we recommit this year to being followers of Christ!
Sunday, January 5, 2025
PJs, Pancakes and Carols
We bring 2024 to a conclusion with our 2nd Annual PJs, Pancakes and Carols service. We will enjoy a hearty breakfast while we sing our favorite carols. All are invited to wear their Church appropriate pajamas.
Sunday, December 29, 2024
Christmas Eve: Lessons and Carols
We celebrate the birth of our Savior with a time of Lessons and Carols, concluding with singing Silent Night by candlelight.
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Sounds of the Season: Children’s Pageant - The Nativity Story
The children and youth of Rockbridge perform their Christmas Pageant - the Nativity Story.
Sunday, December 22, 2024
Sounds of the Season: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing / Raining Tacos
To all of you who requested Raining Tacos as a Christmas song, this week in worship see how Pastor Eric celebrates the season with your song of choice.
December 15, 2024
Sounds of the Season: Mary Did You Know?
In worship this Sunday we'll look at this week's most popular Christmas song and answer the burning question: Mary Did You Know?
December 8, 2024
Sounds of the Season: Come Thou Long Expected Jesus
This first week of Advent we look at "Come Thou Long Expected Jesus" and the hope we have in Christ in this season.
Sunday, December 1, 2024
Not Of This World
This week in worship we're giving thanks for the fact that we're part of a kingdom "not of this world."
Sunday, November 24, 2024
Spiritual Buildings
We're thankful this week that we serve a God who chases after our hearts and not just the work of our hands. Join us in worship as we talk about the God who wants your heart.
Sunday, November 17, 2024
Blessing of the Pets Service
This Sunday we talk about praising the Lord.
Sunday, November 10, 2024
Do Unto Others:
The Polarization Within: Compassion
Polarization in our culture is driven by polarization in ourselves. This Sunday, we will be looking at how compassion is the answer to this polarization.
Sunday, November 3, 2024
Do Unto Others:
Listen More, Speak Less: Humility
In our current information age we're always ready to share our thoughts. This week in worship we talk about how we need to listen more.
Sunday, October 27, 2024
Do Unto Others:
Malice Toward None: Love
Do you sometimes find it hard to adhere to the second commandment? Is it hard to love those that you have nothing in common with? Or, is it possible to love those that you perceive to be your enemy?
Sunday, October 20, 2024
Do Unto Others
Living Together on Uncommon Ground: Respect
Is it possible to give respect to someone you disagree with, even vehemently disagree with? What if they are hostile to our deeply held beliefs? Join us Sunday as guest speaker Rev. Erin Girdler takes a dive into our current political climate and discovers if there is a middle ground without compromising our deeply held beliefs and values.
Sunday, October 13, 2024
Do Unto Others
Blue and Red Make Purple: Kindness
We start a new series this Sunday on politics. Join us as we explore the simple rule: Do Unto Others.
Sunday, October 6, 2024
The Church Is __________
An Anchor In The Community
What is the role of the church in the world? How do we build bridges to those outside faith? We're concluding our The Church Is series by asking what it means for the church to work in the world around us.
Sunday, September 29, 2024
The Church Is __________
Bad At Technology
Technology hasn't been the church's strong suit in history. This week we look at the underlying idea of comfort and convenience as we continue our September sermon series.
Sunday, September 22, 2024
The Church Is ________
Community
This week we look at the most popular definition of church. The church is community.
Sunday, September 15, 2024
The Church Is __________
This Sunday we're showcasing our mission projects. Join us to learn how we bridge the gap between the Kingdom of God and our community!
Sunday, September 8, 2024
The Church Is __________
This Sunday, we start a new series as we discover how people see the church.
Sunday, September 1, 2024
Summer Vacation: Either/Or?
Android or iPhone?
We conclude our Either/Or sermon series with a hot button question - Android or iPhone?
Sunday, August 25, 2024
Summer Vacation: Either/Or?
Pie or Cake?
This week we have a delicious either/or - do you prefer pie or cake?
Sunday, August 18, 2024
Summer Vacation: Either/Or?
School or Summer Break?
Every season changes. This week in worship we'll see which our church prefers - the school year or the summer break.
Sunday, August 11, 2024
Summer Vacation: Either/Or?
Mountains or Beach?
This Sunday join us for an interactive sermon as we kick off our Either/Or series. You'll get to vote each week on the direction of the sermon using your smart phone.
Sunday, August 4, 2024
God at the Movies:
E.T.: From Another World
We end our movie series with the biggest summer blockbuster of all time and take a look at what it means to belong to a different world.
Sunday, July 28, 2024
God at the Movies:
The Dark Knight / Iron Man: Transformation of Self
This week we look at what it means to be transformed like some of the super heroes we see on the big screen.
Sunday, July 21, 2024
God at the Movies:
Jurassic Park: Envy and Others
This week, we take a look at how envy hurts ourselves and others.
Sunday, July 14, 2024
God At The Movies:
Inside Out: Who We Are and How We Feel
We start our God at the Movies series by looking at our own emotions with Inside Out.
Sunday, July 7, 2024
Deconstruction: Doubt, Hope and the Building Blocks of Faith
Remembering The Future
This Sunday, we wrap up our series on deconstruction by looking towards the future.
Sunday, June 30, 2024
Deconstruction: Doubt, Hope and the Building Blocks of Faith
Culture: Creation vs Transcendence
How do culture and faith intersect? This Sunday we talk about the role of faith in culture.
Sunday, June 23, 2024
Deconstruction: Doubt, Hope and the Building Blocks of Faith
Things That Are Caesar’s
Politics and religion have had a mixed history. This week we look at that in our worship series on deconstruction.
Sunday, June 16, 2024
Deconstruction: Doubt, Hope and the Building Blocks of Faith
Doubt: The Fork in the Road
Celebrate with us this week in worship as we burn the old mortgage note on the church property that was recently paid off! (We had audio problems at the beginning of the service. They are resolved at around 14:15.)
Sunday, June 9, 2024
Deconstruction: Doubt, Hope and the Building Blocks of Faith
The Grey Wave: Where Have The Young People Gone?
This week, we begin a series looking at one of the biggest religious movements in American history.
Sunday, June 2, 2024
The Work of the Spirit
This week in worship we're talking about the Spirit (not the airline) and how it works in our lives to empower us.
Sunday, May 26, 2024
Amos: Justice and Mercy - Oracles of Hope
This Sunday, we round out our time with the Prophet Amos and celebrate our confirmands during our Confirmation Service.
Sunday, May 19, 2024
Amos: Justice and Mercy - “Banality of Evil”
God calls us to stand in the face of the banality of evil, with the common good of love and grace. The children of Rockbridge have prayed over a special gift for all of the ladies present at this service.
Sunday, May 12, 2024
Amos: Justice and Mercy - Complacency of the Heart
Discover a new hope this week as we continue our Amos series and celebrate our first Star Wars Sunday.
Sunday, May 5, 2024
Amos: Justice and Mercy - The Dregs of Religion
Religion has done some good things, but sometimes it does some rotten things. This week we're looking at the dregs of religion in Amos.
Sunday, April 28, 2024
Amos: Justice and Mercy - The Heart of the Lord
What are the things that break God's heart? What fills it with joy? Join us this week as we talk about the Heart of God in the Book of Amos.
Sunday, April 21, 2024
Amos: Justice and Mercy - What Is Pleasing To God?
This week, Pastor Eric starts our next sermon series on justice and mercy, using the book of Amos.
Sunday, April 14, 2024
The Side of Christ
How do people know Christ is real? This week we talk about seeing and sharing the proof of Christ.
Sunday, April 7, 2024
Easter: Risen Indeed!
Christ is risen, He is Risen indeed. Join us as we celebrate the new life Christ offers us this Easter.
Sunday, March 31, 2024
Lent: The Practice of Preparation - Even Your Cloak
What are you willing to sacrifice to welcome Christ? This Palm Sunday, we look at the task of self denial as our last spiritual discipline.
Sunday, March 24, 2024
Sunday, March 17, 2024 Lent: The Practice of Preparation - Worn-Out Tools
Obedience is a hard thing when times get tough. This week in worship, we're reminded to follow God no matter what.
Sunday, March 10, 2024 Lent: The Practice of Preparation - Owned
What was the last thing you bought on sale? This week we're talking about our stuff and if we are owned by our things.
Sunday, March 3, 2024 Lent: The Practice of Preparation - Call Your Mom
This is your reminder to call that person who matters to you. This Sunday we talk about how prayer centers us like talking to a parent does.
Sunday, February 25, 2024 Lent: The Practice of Preparation - What Is Depth In A Story?
What's in a story? This week we look at how we connect to God's word through the stories we read and the ones we live.
Sunday, February 18, 2024 Lent: The Practice of Preparation - The Fast and Furious
Do you get hangry when you don't eat? This Sunday we discuss how this is a spiritual practice.
Sunday, February 11, 2024 God, Coming And Going
Rev. Beverly Connelly is preaching this week and will be with us as we consider adopting our new vision, new leaders, and more.
Sunday, February 4, 2024 A New Beginning: New Vision
Rockbridge exists to help bridge the gap between our community and Christ. This Sunday, we learn how this new vision will impact all of us.
Sunday, January 28, 2024 A New Beginning: New Friends
Where do you meet new people? This week, we talk about how we're called to focus on meeting new friends.
Sunday, January 14, 2024 A New Beginning: New Focus
What you focus on is what gets the most attention in your life. This week, Pastor Eric discusses why you need to focus on God over the troubles of this life.
Sunday, January 14, 2024 A New Beginning: New Mind
Have you ever learned something new? This week we're talking about what it means when we renew our minds with God's Word.
Sunday, January 7, 2024 A New Beginning: New Heart
Start the new year with your church family as we look at what it means to have a new heart.
Sunday, December 31, 2023 PJs, Pancakes, and Carols
We close out 2023 with the singing of carols while we eat pancakes in our pajamas (church appropriate, of course!).
Sunday, December 24, 2023 Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Joy To The World! The Lord Has Come! Christmas Eve at Rockbridge.
Sunday, December 24, 2023 Children’s Pageant: Light Of The World
Children are such a blessing. They show that today as they perform their Christmas Pageant: Light Of The World.
Sunday, December 17, 2023 Advent: Love
There is no greater Love than someone laying down their life for someone else. This week we look at God's sacrificial love for you.
Sunday, December 10, 2023 Advent: Joy
This Sunday, we looked at the Joy that is offered in the coming Christ.
Sunday, December 3, 2023 Advent: Peace
This time of year has so much additional stress. This week, we're looking at how God promises us Peace in this season.
Sunday, November 26, 2023 Advent: Hope
We start the season of Advent with Hope. A hope that this year we will see God in the celebration of the season.