November 05, 2023
Trial of the Rock
Exodus 17:1-7

We are excited that you have decided to gather with us this morning as we worship the only One worthy of our praise!

Connect

There are lots of ways to enjoy real connection to other RiverWind Church members. Here are a few current opportunities!

VBS Preparation Event (Jan. 26-27, 2024)
If you plan to be on the VBS 2024 team and are interested in joining us for preparation event held at the Answers Center – Ark Encounter, please register here.

Corporate Prayer
Join us on Wednesday nights from 6:30-7:30pm to unite with one another in prayer. On Nov. 15 our prayer meeting will feature our supported ministry, American Heritage Girls. We will be making a special invitation to AHG to come receive our prayers that night.

RiverWind Kids Ministry
We are looking for more team members! Specifically, we are looking for a substitute teacher and a teaching assistant. For more information, please contact Sarah Blanton at 618-384-9542.

CO-ED Volleyball Sign Up (Last day to sign up is TODAY)
If you’re interested in playing volleyball in the church league, visit the Welcome Center to sign up (must be at least 13 yrs old).

Decorate for Christmas
We’d love to have some help decorating the sanctuary and lobby. Join us on Saturday, Nov. 18 at 9am. We’ll crank up the Christmas music and enjoy some hot chocolate!

Baby Dedication (Nov. 19)
If you are interested in dedicating your baby, please email jeremy@rwcfamily.com.

Grow

RiverWind Church is committed to providing a place where you can grow deeper in your relationship with God. Below is a way to do that.

Second Hour Class (Next class TODAY)
Join us right after worship service on Sundays in room 110. We are studying the Parables of Jesus by James Montgomery Boice. You can grab a copy at the Resource Center.

GenLight
All students 6th-12th grade…join us tonight as we look to grow in our understanding of God’s Word and enjoy food, fun and friends!

Women’s Bible Study
Join us on Monday nights at 7pm as we study through the book of Esther and Ruth.

Men’s Bible Study
We invite you to come study through the book of John with us on Tuesdays at 6:30am.

OUR NEXT COMMUNION SERVICE WILL BE – Nov. 26, 2023

Sermon Notes

Trial of the Rock

Trials Reveal

1.) A trial is an

of what is true.

2.) Spiritual trials

the truth of the

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of our hearts.

3.) Trials are not

occurrences.

Turning the Tables

1.) This trial, designed to test

, is being used by them to test the Lord.

2.) Israel is questioning God’s

,

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and

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.

3.) When we evaluate our experiences starting from our

, rather than
what we

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about God, we will be tempted to put God on trial.

4.)

responses to trials tend to make

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more likely respond negatively.

The Rock on Trial

1.) Paul reveals that this scene points to

as the

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.

2.) Jesus subjected

to the rod of God’s judgment.

3.) Out of Jesus’ body flowed

blood and waters of

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.

4.) In light of what Jesus

, we should never

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God’s presence.