This Week: June 22nd, 2025
Considering all that Jesus did for us, what is the most impactful thing we can do for him? Surrender. Scripture tells us that we must deny ourselves, and for many people this is a difficult thing to do. Especially if you were raised in an environment where you have been let down time and time again by those who were entrusted to your care. You begin seeking things that are inherently wrong but fulfill your own needs. You see that you are at a point where the only person you can trust is your own self. But self is a flawed construct. It leaves very little room for error. It leaves little room for love and empathy for others. Self puts you into isolation and helps you avoid placing yourself into situations of service to others. You have built a wall that allows no light in - but more importantly, lets no light out. But when you allow yourself to trust Christ with your life you realize that you are putting your faith in the One who never will fail you and will never break His promise to you. The World will still be a broken and dark place, and you will not be free of suffering, but you will begin to see it as Jesus saw it through eyes of a redemptive love that can never be broken. And while people may still fail you, you will never be alone again.
This Week's Worship Service
In today’s scripture Jesus tells that for us to follow Him we must surrender ourselves to Him. Our will must become His will. So when we are told we must carry out cross, we carry all the things that will make that difficult. There are many temptations and things that would prevent us from being used for God’s purpose. Jesus gives us the tools to put off those attacks. Prayer and faith in Christ turns all the things of this world into something that no longer matters or appeals to us. He becomes all that matters and leads us into an obedience that carries us through trials and delivers us into peace.
Luke 9:23-27
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.
