This Week: March 23rd, 2025
It is part of our human nature to compete, to strive for recognition, and to seek a higher place based on the standards of this world. We measure greatness by power, status, and influence. But imagine, if you can, the Creator of the universe—the One who shaped the mountains and hung the stars—choosing to step into His creation, not in glory or splendor, but as a humble carpenter with no home, no wealth, and no earthly acclaim. He came not to gain, but to give. Not to receive, but to pour Himself out entirely.
Scripture tells us, "Though He was in the form of God, He did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant" (Philippians 2:6–7). This truth is staggering. Humanity has tried to capture it in books, songs, and poetry. Yet no art or language can fully express the beauty and power of such humility. Even the angels, who dwell in the presence of God, stand in awe of this mystery. As Peter writes, "Even angels long to look into these things" (1 Peter 1:12).
So we are left to ask: in light of such an act of love and humility, how should we live? Do we respond by sowing division? By holding onto bitterness, pride, or hate? Do we mock, exclude, and tear down?
Or can we imagine a different response? One where we kneel, not in weakness, but in strength—washing the feet of a stranger, perhaps even someone we disagree with, someone we do not understand. Jesus Himself said, "If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet" (John 13:14).
This is the world God longs for—a world shaped by grace, humility, and sacrificial love. But far too often, we are the ones resisting it. The kingdom He desires to build is not built by force or pride, but through surrendered hearts willing to serve.
Let us not be the ones standing in His way.
This Week's Worship Service
In today’s scripture, Peter pleads for us all to clothe ourselves with humility and to not seek personal gain when sharing the Gospel. No greater example can be found than in Jesus. Before his crucifixion he stooped and bathed the feet of his Apostles. The savior of the world, God in the flesh, placed himself lower than those He came to save
1 Peter 5:5-11
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.
