This Week: June 1st, 2025
When we surrender our lives to Jesus as our Lord, something remarkable happens. We begin to see just how vulnerable we truly were. As followers of Christ, our eyes should be fixed on Kingdom things—that is, seeking God’s will above all else. Even when we lived apart from God’s will, His love still reached for us. But the blessings we received were often misused, applied toward our own goals rather than God’s purposes. Whether it is financial provision or spiritual gifts, these were meant to serve God. Yet too often, we used them for our benefit while claiming to act on His behalf.
This happens when we choose what seems good instead of seeking God’s direction through wisdom and discernment. We are not called to a life of constant labor or striving. God does not desire our effort more than our obedience and willingness to be used for His purpose. When we replace obedience with good deeds of our own design, we risk falling into the trap of a works-based salvation. We begin to define goodness by the world’s standards rather than aligning our lives with God’s will.
God calls us to live in a way that is worthy of the sacrifice made for us through Christ Jesus. Even Christ, fully human and filled with the Spirit of God, never acted outside the purpose for which He was sent. In the same way, we must examine our motives and ask whether we are glorifying God or seeking personal praise.
This Week's Worship Service
Teachings that are in direct opposition to or has now foundation in God’s word, given to us through scripture do little to further God’s will on Earth. If these teachings direct a works based salvation we have left God’s word for the World’s definition of what a good deed is.
Colossians 2:8-15
This Week's Church Sign Sermon
Inspirational wisdom can come from the simplest of things, so here we offer just a little Jesus as you drive by. We'd love to have you in for a visit.
Online Giving
Rockvale Cumberland Presbyterian Church is pleased to announce the opportunity for our church family and friends to tithe securely online. You can use your credit card, debit card or bank account to securely tithe a love offering or give to our church's ministries such as to our youth program or our building maintenance fund. You can also use the service's app on your Apple or Android device to give. If you chose to do so, you may also select the option to cover the fees the church is assessed for each transaction. Click the button below to make your offering and thank you.
Who We Are
Rockvale Cumberland Presbyterian Church has been a landmark in Rockvale Tennessee since 1889 at a simpler time when church was an integral part of the community. Church members were family that leaned on each other in times of struggle and celebrated together in times of joy. This spirit lives on in our diverse congregation bound together by a love for Christ and for one another. Our motto is simple, 'Whosoever will, is welcome - just as you are', in the manner as Christ said 'Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.' We hope to see you this Sunday morning.
