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11-01-26 | Blessed Are the Merciful | Pastor David Bendett by Rock City Corpus

11-01-26 | Those That Hunger and Thirst | Pastor David Bendett by Rock City Corpus

10-25-26 - Sunday 9am by Rock City Corpus

What does it mean to be blessed in seasons of grief and sorrow? In this message from the Beatitudes, Pastor David Bendett explores Jesus’ promise in Matthew 5:4 that those who mourn will be comforted. Discover how to navigate suffering with faith, wait patiently for God’s timing, receive the Holy Spirit’s comfort, and hold on to the hope that God can turn mourning into joy. Your pain is not the end of your story—God’s promises offer comfort, restoration, and hope in every season.

What does it mean to be “poor in spirit,” and why does Jesus call such people blessed? In this message from Rock City Church’s Beatitudes series, Pastor Jordan Deal explores the humility of recognizing our spiritual need and our complete dependence on God’s grace. Through Jesus’ teaching and the story of the Pharisee and the tax collector, discover why the kingdom of heaven isn’t earned through religious performance or personal achievement, but received through humble faith in Christ. Learn what it means to let go of self-reliance and embrace the truly blessed life Jesus offers.

What does it mean to truly live a blessed life? In this opening message of our Beatitudes series, Pastor Jordan Shimon explores Jesus’ definition of blessing and challenges us to move beyond happiness, success, and circumstances. A truly blessed life is one rooted in God, flourishing through Him, and being formed into the kind of person who carries His kingdom into the world.

09-27-26 - Sunday 11am by Rock City Corpus

What does it look like for Christ to be formed in the life of a believer? In this message, Pastor Jordan Deal explores spiritual formation through the work of the Holy Spirit and the transforming power of God’s Word. Drawing from Scripture, he challenges us to embrace the process of being formed, conformed, and transformed into the image of Christ as the Word takes root within us. Discover what it means to behold Christ, receive His Word, and allow His life to be expressed through yours.

God never intended one person to carry the burdens alone. From Moses and the seventy elders to the early church in Acts 6, the Lord places His Spirit on many so that a table can be prepared even in the wilderness. Pastor David Bendett calls Rock City to stop complaining, surrender selfish cravings, and step into the shared work of serving and feeding God’s people. As the house grows, more table waiters are needed—will you take your place?

Pastor Jordan Shimon continues the Formation conversation with a powerful call to true discipleship. Through his own story of radical honesty and transformation, and the account of Blind Bartimaeus, he shows that Christ is formed in us only when we die to pride, personal schedules, and the demand that God move according to our plans. The power that works *in* us is what produces the vision to follow Jesus every day. A raw, practical invitation to rebirth and clear sight.

You were born for this. Pastor David Bendett’s message calls believers to move from simple belief into true discipleship through the new birth, childlike faith, the Beatitudes, and a lifelong process of pruning and renewal. Run the race with purpose, discipline, and endurance for an eternal prize—staying desperate, humble, and fully surrendered to Christ. A powerful call to go all-in and never stop being made new.

Pastor David Bendett launches the Formation Series with a powerful call to the fullness of Christ. From the garden commission to the Great Commission, every believer is charged to go, make disciples, and grow into maturity through the five-fold ministry. Discover what it means to live as a true disciple—sacrificial, outward-focused, fruitful, and ready for the new wine God is pouring out. A foundational message for anyone ready to move from believer to whole, complete disciple.

We are called to be houses of prayer—temples of the Holy Spirit where selfish desires are exchanged for God’s. Pastor Jordan Deal unpacks Jesus’ High Priestly Prayer in John 17, the true meaning of prayer as an exchange of wishes, and the call to repent of self-focused praying so we can pray His will in Jesus’ name. A powerful invitation to deeper surrender and intercession.

Prayer does not have to be complicated. Pastor David Bendett teaches that God desires a simple, honest, two-way conversation with us—rooted in friendship, invitation, and daily partnership. Learn how to keep prayer vibrant through consistency, gratitude, Spirit-led dependence, and enduring faith that trusts even in the waiting. A freeing word for anyone ready to stop overcomplicating their relationship with the Father and simply abide.

In a time of transition, God is reforming how we pray. Pastor Jordan Shimon unpacks Matthew 21—Jesus cleansing the temple and cursing the fruitless fig tree—to expose appearance without fruit and transactional prayer. True prayer (proseuche) is the exchange of our desires for God’s will. Honest, believing prayer removes mountains and invites real transformation.