This Week: January 18th, 2026
At the beginning of a new year, many people make resolutions. These are often centered on improving themselves. It may be a goal to lose weight or to challenge themselves to run a marathon. The point is that many resolutions are self-indulgent. They are designed to improve something about ourselves, but it is rare that we focus on improving the life of someone else. Philippians 2:3-4 admonishes us to value others instead of ourselves. What greater example was given for this scripture than the reason the scripture was written—the life of Christ Jesus? Here we have God not acting with selfishness but reducing Himself to flesh and blood, living among us and suffering the sadness and pain as we would. He did this not for His benefit but for us, that we would have everything He wants us to have but cannot because of sin. He took sin upon His own back and suffered its punishment so we would not have to. Research shows that most people who make New Year’s resolutions do not keep them for long; in one widely cited statistic, roughly 80 percent of resolutions are abandoned within the first few weeks of the year. Maybe if we resolve to help others instead of ourselves, we would have greater success and be more fulfilled than we would otherwise.
This Week's Worship Service
Jesus became a bond servant and subjected himself to the Father, not to His own desire. He sought the benefits of others instead of Himself to the point of death. We now enjoy the peace of God because of that sacrifice. When have we done even the smallest act of kindness on behalf of someone else.
Philippians 2:1-14
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.
