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Finding Your Identity in God

November 2, 2024

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Finding Your Identity in God | Exodus 3

Who do you know that identifies by their finances? Their high school sports career? Their addictions or failures? God has a far better view of our identity… especially when we are broken. Today we’ll jump right into Pastor James’ message, open your Bible to Exodus 3.

Game Changing Faith (with MLB Umpire Ted Barrett)

October 25, 2024

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Game Changing Faith

We were thrilled to welcome our dear friend Ted Barrett to speak to the men at Rock Bottom. Ted spent years working as an MLB umpire, he humorously told us, “Jesus loves umpires—because no one else does.

His journey is truly inspiring, as he shares his path from salvation and learning to follow Jesus, to his time in Major League Baseball, and ultimately answering God’s call to ministry. He even founded a motorcycle club in Phoenix!

Join us to hear Ted Barrett’s powerful testimony and discover how God wants to use each and every one of us!

Accepting Acceptance: Welcome Home

October 12, 2024

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Accepting Acceptance: Welcome Home | 1 John 4:16

It’s time to move from putting off rejection to putting on acceptance.

Because living in lasting victory is about more than what you’re not doing. It’s about what you are doing to replace it.

Don’t miss this week’s powerful message from Pastor James, Accepting Acceptance: Welcome Home.

Forgive Those Who…

October 5, 2024

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Forgive Those Who…

What is the primary pain point in your life? Can you put your finger on it? 

Know this: suffering with unresolved hurt doesn’t have to become a way of living. In fact, God offers a way through our suffering that is total, immediate, and unilateral…

But the message of the Bible is only life changing if you believe it!