Andres Carias

As followers of Jesus, what does it look like to live a transformed life in our relationship with government? According to Romans 13, it means recognizing that God is at work through governing authorities and striving to be good citizens who positively influence our culture. We are called to stand courageously for what is right, good, and true, but…

What does it look like to live a transformed life? This week, as we continue our series in Romans, Michael explores four diagnostic questions that guide us to reflect on the areas where we have experienced transformation—and where it is still needed. These questions help us recognize where we need to surrender so the Holy Spirit can continue renewi…

This week, in our series “The Gospel of God,” Michael teaches that Jesus came not only to restore our relationship with God but also to connect us with fellow believers. We are created to live in community, supporting and caring for one another according to our unique gifts.Michael Yearley

One of the primary areas where we need transformation through the renewing of our minds is in how we love. This week, Michael shares what true love looks like from God’s perspective and explains why love is such a high priority for us as Christ-followers.Michael Yearley

Have you ever wanted to know what God’s will is for your life? This week, Joel begins unpacking the next section of Romans, exploring what it means to practically live out the Gospel of God.Joel Enyart

This week, Joel walks us through Romans 11, highlighting the importance of trusting God and walking humbly within His story. God is faithful, and He’s not done working in our lives and our stories.Joel Enyart

What does it mean to be saved? As we continue our series, “The Gospel of God,” this week, Andres highlights key words from Romans 10 that lead us into a deeper understanding of the true impact of salvation on our lives and reality.Andres Carias

This weekend, we had the privilege of hearing a powerful message from Pastor Peter Kasirivu, founder of Africa Renewal Ministries, where we were reminded that Jesus is the Great Light who drives away darkness. As followers of Christ, we are called to live for God in every area of our lives and to reflect the light of Jesus to everyone we meet.…

This week, we continue our exploration of the Bible’s teachings on predestination and free will, as Michael compares and contrasts the theological viewpoints, along with the biblical evidence and truths, from both sides of the debate. He also shares that each side reveals important truths about who God is and who we are, which can be beneficial in …

As we begin a two-week series on the topic of free will and predestination, Michael explores the difference between primary and secondary issues. While true Christ-followers may disagree on various secondary issues, our priority is to love one another despite these differences.Michael Yearley

As we head into a new season of Life Groups here at Rocky Peak, Joel explores what it means to be church and walk together in community. By doing life together, we can apply what we're learning about being Christ-followers and live out Jesus' command to love one another.Joel Enyart

Last week, we wrapped up the big picture story of the Gospel of God. But before Paul dives into how we can practically live out the Gospel, he first addresses an issue within the early movement of Jesus that troubles him deeply: Why isn't Israel accepting the message? Pastor Michael encourages us to reflect on the people in our own lives who don't …

This week, as we wrap up the big picture story of the Gospel of God, we learn that God has an epic plan for each of our lives. When we choose to follow Jesus, we come to know God, our Creator, and become the people we were meant to be.Michael Yearley

Pastor Michael explores the Story of Glory as explained by the Apostle Paul in his letter to the church at Rome and how this story will unfold for those who come to Jesus, receive the Holy Spirit, and look to what is coming when Jesus returns. Persecution may be a part of this "in-between time" or here-and-now story, but believers who share in Chri…

In the third and final message of "The Gospel of God, The Spirit of Life" series, Pastor Michael focuses on the truth that is revealed by the Holy Spirit, teaching that God's rescue mission of a rebel race thru our adoption to Sonship is brought about by the Holy Spirit when we are transferred from condemnation to a spirit of life. The Spirit leads…

Pastor Michael continues our journey through Romans 8 in part two, “The Spirit of Life” in The Gospel of God series. The Apostle Paul contrasts two different types of people - those in Adam with minds governed by the flesh, and those in Christ whose minds are governed by the Holy Spirit. Paul wants us to understand that the Spirit gives new life an…

Are you living the life Jesus died to give you? This week, Michael reviews what we’ve learned so far in our “Gospel of God” series and introduces the gift of the Spirit of life. When we receive the Holy Spirit, we experience transformation as He brings us into new life.Michael Yearley

When God’s will is at work in us, God’s Kingdom is unleashed through us. This week, we conclude our “Kingdom Come” series by sitting down with some people from our church who are living the vision of bringing God’s Kingdom into our world through their lives.Andres Carias, Joel Enyart

Andres Carias

This week, we kickoff our “Kingdom Come” series with Joel asking us to consider what is means for Jesus to be king and for us to be citizens of His kingdom.Joel Enyart

This week, as we continue our series, The Gospel of God, Michael explains that because of Jesus’ death on the cross and the gift of the Holy Spirit, we experience restoration in our relationship with God and transformation in our lives and freedom from sin as we listen and follow Him.Michael Yearley

When it comes to your transformation, are you trusting in yourself to change, or are you trusting in the Spirit to lead, guide, and empower you to live a new life? This week, Michael discusses the role that the Law (Torah) plays in the epic rescue mission story of the Gospel.Michael Yearley

This week, Michael reviews what baptism means, discussing how it separates us from our old life of sin and signifies our new life in Jesus.Michael Yearley

Michael Yearley

Last week, we learned that the story of humanity can be defined by two men: Adam, whose disobedience led us into sin and death, and Jesus, whose obedience on the cross brings us into new life and freedom. Michael teaches us this week that when we choose to live in Christ, baptism is the public declaration of the Gospel of God at work in us, separat…

Jesus didn’t just die to forgive us for the penalty of sin; He died to free us from the power of sin. This week, Michael continues our series, “The Gospel of God,” by sharing that the story of humanity can be defined by two men: Adam, who led us into sin and death through his disobedience, and Jesus, who brings us into new life and freedom through …

God’s love plays a key role in how we see the world, live our lives, and treat others. But before we can grasp the depth of God’s love, we must first understand who we are as a human race. This week, Michael explores four key words that describe humanity, helping us see the Gospel as the incredible story of God’s love for us.…

As dearly loved children of God, we have an amazing future when Jesus returns. Until that day, however, we can expect to face hard times. As Michael teaches this week, God is with us and working in us as we persevere during these hard times, helping us become more like Jesus.Michael Yearley

This week, as we return to our “Gospel of God” series, Michael highlights how the beginning of Romans 5 serves as a mountaintop moment. From this vantage point, we can look back at what we have learned from this letter so far and see where the journey is heading for those who have received the Good News.…

While it’s easy to recognize prayer as a priority in our lives, putting it into practice can take some work. This week, Michael shares seven practical steps to help and encourage us to grow in prayer, including specific prayer practices and models found useful by top spiritual leaders.Michael Yearley

As we pursue creating a culture of prayer here at Rocky Peak, Michael kicks off our series, “Pursuing God… The Priority of Prayer.” This week we learn why prayer is important, what it is meant for, and how we see it lived out in the New Testament by Jesus and the early church.Michael Yearley

Hope’s power rests on the strength of what you place your hope in. As Joel wraps up our series, “The New Reality”, we discover that in Jesus, we have a hope strong enough to navigate all of life’s challenges. This hope empowers us to live the life He has called us into with courage, conviction, and compassion.…

As we follow Jesus into new life as individuals, He leads us into relational restoration with God and with others. This week, Joel shares three important characteristics of this new community and how Jesus cals us to become His church.Joel Enyart

Because of the resurrection of Jesus, we have a new life defined by the presence and the power of God in our lives, along with a new purpose and partnership with Him. This week, Andres kicks off our series by exploring “The New Reality” we experience as individuals as we leave behind our old life to follow Jesus into the new.…

The Bible claims that Jesus of Nazareth was arrested, crucified, and resurrected three days later—and that these events have life-changing implications for each of our lives. This Easter, Michael recounts the life and spiritual journey of James, the younger brother of Jesus, from skeptic to radical Christ-follower, exploring how compelling evidence…

In our “Hearing God” series, we have learned that to become someone God speaks to, we must intentionally pursue a personal relationship with Him. This week, Michael brings the series to a close by sharing seven key steps for developing the keystone habit of spending one-on-one time with God.Michael Yearley

Earlier in this series, we learned that our ability to hear from God is deeply connected to our relationship with Him. Michael teaches this week that we must be intense and intentional when it comes to pursuing a personal relationship with God. When we regularly spend time with God one-on-one, it becomes a keystone habit—a single habit that sets in…

Last week, Michael introduced the topic of discernment—how do we distinguish God’s voice from our own thoughts and the voice of the enemy? In this week’s message, he revisits the two key questions from last week and shares five additional questions to help us practice discernment in hearing God’s voice in our lives.…

When we think God is speaking to us, how do we distinguish whether it’s truly God’s voice, our own thoughts, or the voice of the enemy? This week, Michael shares two questions we can ask to help us practice discernment in hearing from God.Michael Yearley

This week, we continue our Hearing God series by exploring the different ways God speaks in a “still, small voice”—which Dallas Willard considers to be the primary subjective way God communicates with us.Michael Yearley

Last week we discovered that the primary way God communicates is through Scripture. By rooting ourselves in the Word, we can learn to hear and discern God’s voice—both internally and externally. This week, Joel illustrates four additional ways we can hear God speaking to us.Joel Enyart

This week, we begin learning the ways God speaks to us, and Andres teaches that the primary way is through the Word. If we want to hear God speak, the Bible cannot be something we try to fit into our lives. The Bible needs to be what we build our lives around because it contains the voice, presence, and power of God.…

Jesus came to restore our relationship with God and modeled that the best way to know, love, and please God is through obedience. To experience more of God’s presence, power, and voice in our lives, we need to fully surrender all other pursuits and prioritize our relationship with Him as our greatest passion.…

At the end of his previous message, Michael asked us to reflect on two key questions as we head into this “Hearing God” series. Our responses to these questions reveal our heart posture, indicating whether we are truly willing to listen—and follow—when God speaks. The spiritual skill and experience of hearing from God are intricately connected to t…

Understanding how to hear God is a crucial spiritual skill that enables us to walk well with God, develop a truly personal relationship with Him, experience His presence and power in and through us, and carry out His vision and calling for our lives. This week, Michael kicks off our “Hearing God” series by introducing five foundational principles t…

In our “Greater Things” series, we’ve discovered that God has so much more for us to see and experience. This week, Andres brings the series to a close by sharing four key areas of spiritual discipline. When practiced consistently, these disciplines enable us to hear God clearly and obey His leading in our lives.…

Growth requires intentionality; it doesn't happen by accident. This week, Andres shares how we are able to experience spiritual growth by intentionally training ourselves using spiritual disciplines.Andres Carias

How do we live in anticipation of God’s power in our lives that is more than wishful thinking or blind optimism? This week, Joel kicked off our series “Greater Things” by encouraging us that we find great hope for the future in remembering how God has been faithful in our past.Joel Enyart

During the Christmas season, we often reflect on the nativity story. However, the birth of Jesus is just the first part of a truly incredible gift—Jesus was born to rescue us through His death. This week, we gather to celebrate Christmas and give thanks for this Gift of Life!Michael Yearley