Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used…

We live in a word bombardment. We are inundated with words nonstop, from television to social media to text messages and everyday conversations. There is no scarcity of words, but there is a scarcity of grace-filled words to build people up. As followers of Christ, we are called to a different standard with our speech. Our words have power, and we …

All of us struggle in some way with worry. Yet, Jesus says, “Therefore do not worry…” Is this even possible in the world we live in today? There is a difference between healthy worry and unhealthy worry. Healthy worry means we are concerned, but unhealthy means we are trying to be in control. Prolonged worry takes God out of our life, and therefore…

As followers of Jesus, we are called to be holy. But, how do we be holy in the world we live in today? Holy means to be “set apart.” We are called to be different from our culture. This is especially difficult in the area of sexual immorality. There are so many temptations and areas where people choose to compromise. We must come back to what God t…

What is the foundation of your life? We all hear the stories and the words of Jesus, but the difference between the wise and foolish builders, according to Jesus, is on what foundation we build our lives. There are many options out there – money, sports, kids, success – but all of these are shifting sand. The only foundation that can weather the st…

It’s Easter! Praise God! Easter is the greatest event in history and the event that changed our lives for all eternity. Jesus went to the cross to pay the price for your sins – no matter what you have done. No matter how far you feel from God, your Heavenly Father loves you and has an incredible plan for your life. Today, will you come home? Will y…

The Parable of the Good Samaritan is one of Jesus’ Greatest Stories. It is so important for us to “go and do likewise.” We are called to love and serve others. This starts with seeing the needs around us – our family, friends, church, work, school, neighborhood, and to the ends of the earth. We can’t do everything, but we can all do something. But,…

4 “But you walked away from your FIRST LOVE…” - Revelation 2:4,5b (MSG) Maybe you have lost sight of what made you FALL IN LOVE, or you have reached a cozy stage of relationship that lacks fire. But is it unrealistic to expect to be IN LOVE with the same person for decades? If you feel your relationship is drifting, don’t bank on it being only temp…

4 “But you walked away from your FIRST LOVE—why? What’s going on with you, anyway? Do you have any idea how far you’ve fallen?...5…“Turn back! Recover your dear early love. No time to waste…” - Revelation 2:4,5b (MSG) HOW TO PRIORITIZE LOVE FIRST IN EVERY RELATIONSHIP: 1. REMEMBER WHO IS YOUR FIRST LOVE 1 “To the angel of the church of Ephesus...2 …

“SEEK FIRST the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and then all these THINGS will be given to you too.” - Matthew 6:33 (VOICE) You CROWN the YEAR with a fruitful harvest; the paths are worn down by carts OVERFLOWING with UNSTOPPABLE GROWTH.” - Psalm 65:11 (VOICE) HOW TO MAKE FREEDOM & UNSTOPPABLE GROWTH YOUR FOCUS IN 2024: 1. ACKNOWLEDGE WHAT IS…

“SEEK FIRST the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and then all these things will be given to you too.” - Matthew 6:33 (VOICE) MAKE 2024 A YEAR OF FINANCIAL FREEDOM & UNSTOPPABLE GROWTH: 1. ACKNOWLEDGE THAT GOD IS YOUR SOURCE & PROVIDER ...there is only one God—the Father. He is the SOURCE of all things... - 1 Corinthians 8:6 (TPT) SOURCE: the p…

In Matthew 25:14-30, Jesus shares a story, often called the Parable of the Talents, about a master who entrusts servants resources to manage while he's away. This parable teaches us about using our gifts and resources wisely for His Kingdom. It shows that God expects us to make the most of what we've been given and to invest our time, talents, and …

Jesus’ greatest story today, the Parable of the Wedding Feast, shows us the results of accepting or rejecting God’s gracious and surprising invitation. Through the Gospel, God gives a gracious invitation to everyone, regardless of social or moral standing, to be in His beautifully diverse Kingdom, His Church. Accepting His invitation leads to joy. …

This Easter season, we will be walking through some of Jesus’ Greatest Stories. Jesus taught in parables so people would discover spiritual truth. Jesus tells the Parable of the Sower to show how people respond to the Gospel - the Good News of Salvation. Every person in the world will respond to Jesus in one of these four ways. Where are you? As yo…

The Power of Love as Experienced by the One Being Loved // 1 Corinthians 13 Thank you for being patient with me. It gives me a sense of connection with you. And how I so appreciate your kindness, particularly when I don’t deserve it. It lavishes me with great joy. You never show envy toward those who have more. Grace is your teacher pushing me to m…

Love is God’s idea. He created it. And, God wants us to excel at it. In fact, Jesus said the two greatest commandments are to love God and love others. Life all comes down to how we love. Therefore, having a great marriage starts today. It starts with putting God first in our own heart, putting God first in who we date and ultimately putting God fi…

“SEEK FIRST the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and then all these things will be given to you too.” - Matthew 6:33 (VOICE) … 6 But when you PRAY, go into your room, close the door and PRAY to your Father...17 But when you FAST, put oil on your head and wash your face... - Matthew 6:1,6,16-18 (NKJV) 2 “You hear us PRAY in WORDS and silence; a…

We are called to grow in our love. Love is the basis of every marriage and every relationship. It is easy to blame other people, but what about us? Are you growing in your love? In 1 Corinthians, the apostle Paul gives a list of 15 characteristics of what love is, what love is not, and what love always does. As we study this list, put your name in …

“SEEK FIRST the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and then all these things will be given to you too.” - Matthew 6:33 (VOICE) “But from there you will SEEK the LORD your God, and you will find Him if you SEEK Him with all your heart and with all your soul. - Deuteronomy 4:29 (NKJV) “...He is a rewarder of those who diligently SEEK Him.” - Hebre…

God wants us to have a great love life. God created love, and He longs for us to thrive. Yet, there is a big difference between the world’s way of love and God’s way. The world’s way says, “What can you do for me?” Where God’s way says, “What can I do for you?” Having a great marriage one day starts today. Learn to love the way God teaches. In your…

Paul writes in 1 Thessalonians that he wanted them to be encouraged. They were concerned about loved ones who had passed away. He wanted them to have hope because one day Jesus would come back and bring those who had passed away and those who are living together into His presence for forever. These words should encourage us as well to know that one…

3 “Through the GRACE which was given to me, I have this to say to each one of you: don’t think of yourselves more highly than you ought to think. Rather, think soberly, in line with FAITH, the true standard which God has marked out for each of you. 4 As in one body we have many limbs and organs, you see, and all the parts have different functions, …

“In this life we have three great lasting qualities—FAITH, HOPE and LOVE. But the greatest of them is LOVE.” - 1 Corinthians 13:13 (Phillips) Now the purpose of the COMMANDMENT is LOVE from a pure heart, from a good conscience, and from sincere FAITH. - 1 Timothy 1:5 (NKJV) For in the Messiah, Jesus, neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any …

“In this life we have three great lasting qualities—FAITH, HOPE and LOVE. But the greatest of them is LOVE.” - 1 Corinthians 13:13 (Phillips) “May the God of HOPE fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with HOPE by the power of the Holy Spirit.” - Romans 15:13 (NIV) 12 “Be joyful in HOPE, patient in affliction…

If you have a personal relationship with Jesus, then one day you will spend eternity in Heaven! This is such good news. We live in a broken and fallen world because of sin, but one day it will all be made right. Jesus will take us to our eternal home, and we will be with God and our loved ones forever. Regardless of what you are facing today, know …

There are a lot of misconceptions about how one gets into Heaven today. Most people think it is about being good, being born in the right family, or even being in church. While all these things are fine, Jesus tells us that there is only one way to Heaven. It is not about religion but about a relationship with Jesus. This is God’s Good News. Eterna…

Every civilization has had some belief about the afterlife. The Bible even says, “God has also set eternity in the human heart” (Ecclesiastes 3:11). But, what do we know about Heaven? Well, God wants us to know about our eternal home. Jesus talked extensively about Heaven, and the Bible mentions Heaven over 550 times. In this four-week study, we wi…

For many, the start of a new year is a fresh, clean slate, and setting a resolution is a way to dictate what they'll prioritize that new year. But, unfortunately, it's more common not to follow through on a resolution than it is for one to complete it. Why is that? Well, one reason could be that we are creating too lofty of goals. Another could be …

Merry Christmas! We all know it. There’s a song (thank you, Andy Williams) that declares it. Christmas really is “the most wonderful time of the year.” The reason is Jesus. Everything, since the beginning of time, has pointed to His birth. And since His birth, everything has counted its time and place in history from Jesus. At Rolling Hills, we lov…

32 During those days, the entire COMMUNITY of believers was deeply united in HEART and soul to such an extent that they stopped claiming private ownership of their possessions. Instead, they held everything in common. 33 The apostles with great power gave their eyewitness reports of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. Everyone was surrounded by an …

The story of the Magi is one of the mysterious threads in the Christmas narrative. Who were they? Where did they come from, and how did they know about the birth? And even more importantly, why does it matter? When you look closer, you realize it matters a lot. The story of the Magi shows us the beauty of God’s nature, the power of Scripture, and t…

The shepherds were invited by God to see His Son, Jesus, that very first Christmas, and their stories were forever changed. God invited them, and God invites each of us. Sometimes, we disqualify ourselves from hearing from God and serving Him, and sometimes we make excuses. This Christmas, will you experience God’s love and see Him change your stor…

1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. 2 My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.” - John 14:1-3 (NIV) “…

God chose Joseph to be the earthly father to His Son. How amazing! Joseph’s entire life changed that first Christmas. He went from living for himself to living out God’s plan for his life. Trusting God is not always easy, but God’s plans for us are always better than our own. God allowed Joseph to be a part of His story, and God is inviting you as …

Christmas is a season of excitement and anticipation, where we celebrate the birth of Jesus. As we dive into the Advent season, we are reminded of the astonishing story of the first Christmas. This year, our church is in its Christmas sermon series – Stories of Christmas, a journey through Luke 2 exploring the stories of different characters who pl…

We all have so much for which to be thankful. Just think about it. Seriously! In the midst of all the family, food, and football, take some time this week to truly be thankful. Regardless of your circumstances, gratitude is a matter of the heart. We can all be thankful for salvation we have in Christ. We are loved – you are loved. Thank God for His…

Today is our Commitment Sunday! Today is exactly 52 days since we started our NEXT Campaign as a church. Nehemiah and the people rebuilt the wall around Jerusalem in 52 days, and just imagine what God will do through us as we have prayed, sacrificed, and now give together. The people back then set the stage for Jesus’ first coming, and we are build…

NEW SERIES: HEART FOR THE COMMUNITY is our new series for the month of November. We will examine the first-century model and method of the Early Church that started in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and the uttermost parts of the earth, and the prophecies that fulfill God’s plans and purposes. To fulfill the Great Commission of Jesus as His disciples w…

This is our time. Nehemiah and the people had their day and their time, and now this is our day and our time. God has called us to do something great for Him – to build His Church. God’s Church will outlast us and impact future generations to come for the glory of God. May we live every day as His people, and may we give our best for His glory. Thi…

“Eternal God of Israel, You are unparalleled among the gods of heaven and earth. You honor Your covenants with Your servants and give LIMITLESS LOYAL LOVE to those who faithfully follow You. - 2 Chronicles 6:14 (VOICE) 3 As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately. “Tell us,” they said, “when will this happen, a…

Just like Nehemiah, God has given each of us a work to do. First, it is coming to know Jesus as our personal Lord and Savior, receiving God’s grace, and then growing more like Him every day. Also, it includes the work of developing our God-given gifts, growing a Ggodly family, building a great church for His glory, and more. It is so easy to be dis…

“Eternal God of Israel, You are unparalleled among the gods of heaven and earth. You honor Your covenants with Your servants and give LIMITLESS LOYAL LOVE to those who faithfully follow You. - 2 Chronicles 6:14 (VOICE) “We look forward to the time when the Power of Love will replace the Love of Power. Then will our world know the blessings of peace…

We see the impact of leadership every day in our world. We see good leaders, and we see terrible leaders. Good leaders put others before themselves, while bad leaders put themselves before others. Good leaders give and sacrifice to help and make a difference. Generosity is a big part of good leadership. God teaches His people to be generous, but we…

“Eternal God of Israel, You are unparalleled among the gods of heaven and earth. You honor Your covenants with Your servants and give LIMITLESS LOYAL LOVE to those who faithfully follow You. - 2 Chronicles 6:14 (VOICE) HOW TO LIVE A LIMITLESS LIFE: 1. ACKNOWLEDGE​ THAT GOD IS LIMITLESS 7 “Can you understand [discover] the secrets [deep things] of G…

When you serve the Lord, you can count on there being opposition. For all Christ-followers, we have an enemy who wars against us. In John 16:33, Jesus told His disciples, “In this world you will have trouble.” However, our God is greater! When opposition comes, use it as a time to grow your faith. Become more determined to do what God has called yo…

“Eternal God of Israel, You are unparalleled among the gods of heaven and earth. You honor Your covenants with Your servants and give LIMITLESS LOYAL LOVE to those who faithfully follow You. - 2 Chronicles 6:14 (VOICE) HOW TO LIVE A LIMITLESS LIFE: 1. ACKNOWLEDGE​ THAT GOD IS LIMITLESS 7 “Can you understand [discover] the secrets [deep things] of G…

Throughout history, God has used men and women to accomplish His work. God doesn’t need any of us. He is sovereign over the entire world. Yet, in His sovereignty and grace, He allows us to be involved in what He is doing in the world. As we join Him and become involved in His work, our lives are changed. We become more like Jesus. Christ-followers …

“Eternal God of Israel, You are unparalleled among the gods of heaven and earth. You honor Your covenants with Your servants and give LIMITLESS LOYAL LOVE to those who faithfully follow You. - 2 Chronicles 6:14 (VOICE) For in the Messiah, Jesus, neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any power. What matters is FAITH, WORKING through LOVE. - Ga…

Just like God called Nehemiah, so God’s call comes to each of us. God's call always takes boldness. When God gives a vision, we must pray and plan. We pray for God to go before us and prepare the way, and then we take the time to plan as we join God in accomplishing His will. Nehemiah shows us the importance of both praying and planning. So, what’s…

17 “Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.” - Ephesians 6:17-18 (NIV) THE WORD:“For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any do…