This Week: September 13th, 2026
Hebrews 12:14–17 calls us to "strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord." These words appear in a letter written to weary believers who were tempted to drift away. The author does not treat peace and holiness as optional spiritual virtues. They are marks of those who truly belong to Christ. Peace is not merely the avoidance of conflict. It is the active pursuit of right relationships with others.
In today’s tribal society, we have become a nation divided into right and left, conservative and liberal, progressive and traditional. Whatever group we belong to, we are often told not to listen to or even try to understand those who hold opposing views. We are told there is no objective truth and that reality is determined solely by our perceptions.
But truth does exist. Scripture teaches that truth is found in a person, Jesus Christ, who declared, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life" (John 14:6). Jesus crossed the boundaries of class, race, politics, and social standing. Had He confined His love to one tribe, He could never have revealed a loving God to the world or opened the way of forgiveness through His death - not for one favored group, but for people of every nation, tribe, and tongue.
This Week's Worship Service
Hebrews 12:14-17 calls believers to actively pursue peace with everyone and the holiness without which no one will see the Lord, especially in a tribal culture that often rejects opposing views and denies absolute truth. Yet Christ Himself is the Truth who crossed every boundary of class and race, offering forgiveness to all, while warning us against bitterness, shortsightedness like Esau’s, and any compromise that trades eternal inheritance for temporary gain.
Hebrews 12:14-17
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.
