This Week: October 4th, 2026
Do you find yourself going through the motions, praising God with your lips while your heart is far from Him? We can sing the hymns, bow our heads, and attend worship while our thoughts remain on everything else. Jesus warned of this when He said, "These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me" (Matthew 15:8, NIV). His words invite us to examine whether we are giving God our attention or simply keeping a routine.
A heart of worship does not depend on how strongly we feel on a particular morning. We may come before God tired, troubled, or distracted and still come sincerely. The question is whether we are willing to bring those things to Him. We can admit our worries, confess our sins, and listen for what He would have us learn. Even a simple prayer, "Lord, my mind is wandering. Help me turn my attention to You," can be an honest beginning.
When you do this it changes things. Suddenly you find yourself not wanting for yourself but for others. Simple acts of kindness to others, even total strangers, lifts our spirits. Suddenly worship becomes more than a symbolic gesture. It becomes a true act of appreciation that God has allowed us to live our lives as Christ would. Seldom did Jesus do things for His own comfort and very seldom did Jesus know the person He ministered to. And more often the person was someone that no one would consider of value or, in some cases, hated by the people of His day. When we act and live our lives where Christ would, we now understand Jesus better and that leads to the humbling realization that no matter how the world sees us, Christ values our. That, dear friend, is praiseworthy.
This Week's Worship Service
Today’s scripture reminds us to put our faith in God. Give him praise worthy of the sacrifice made on our behalf and always do more for others than you would do for yourself. Love as you yourself have been loved.
Hebrews 13:15-19
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.
