This Week: September 20th, 2026
Something that we should keep in mind when studying God’s word is this: the Israelites lived apart from God, and to see Him, they were required to go to the tabernacle because that was where His Spirit dwelled. During Solomon’s rule, a permanent temple was built of cedar and stone inlaid with gold. Only certain people, specifically those of the levitical priesthood, were able to enter the inner sanctum to present the congregation’s offerings. These offerings were to honor God, thank Him, and to pay tributes for the forgiveness of their sin. When Jesus came, that separation from God was removed. Through Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection - the ultimate blood atonement for our sins - the Spirit of God now dwells within us. We are the temple. We can come to God with all our thoughts and needs and converse with Him no different than Moses or Abraham did. It is staggering to think that we can communicate with the One who created us. To the One who made the shining sun, the towering trees, and the birds that sing from the branches of those trees. The things of this world cannot compare to this wonderful gift. Take advantage of it immediately. Surrender to Christ as your Lord and Savior. Accept the gift of the Holy Spirit and begin participating in that wonderful journey of transformation from the lost and suffering person you were to the one you were created to be.
This Week's Worship Service
To the Israelites, God was terrifying and distant. But the true nature of God was demonstrated in the coming of Christ Jesus.
Hebrews 12:18-24
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.
