Below you will find some resources that we hope you find helpful. Some of these are general and some will be specifically related to various sermon series or topics.
Resources
Resources
Sermon Resources:
From the Technology/Distracted series:
Overall favorites: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer,
The Common Rule by Justin Earley, Crazy Busy by Kevin DeYoung, and Redeeming Your Time by Jordan Raynor
Dealing with Technology: 12 Ways Your Phone is Changing You by Tony Reinke
For Families: The Tech-Wise Family by Andy Crouch
For Sabbath:
An interview with John Mark Comer about practicing Sabbath
A website with tons of great resources to work through on Sabbath and being less busy
A worksheet to help prepare for Sabbath
General Resources:
ESV Study Bible - accurate and generally readable for most ages
CSB Study Bible - accurate and considered to be slightly easier to read than the ESV
YouVersion Bible App - this is a terrific resource for your phone or other device. This app has multiple translations, commentaries, reading plans, devotions and so much more. It is a must!
Bible Gateway - a terrific online Bible resource
Got Questions - this is a great place to start if you have questions about God or the Bible.
A short Gospel Presentation - Hear the Good News of Jesus in 3 minutes
Ministries we love:
Evangelical Presbyterian Church - this is the denomination we are affiliated with
Rockford Rescue Mission - a great resource to support or recommend for those in need of help of various kinds
Pregnancy Care Center of Rockford - a place to get free care if you think you are pregnant or facing unplanned pregnancy. They will treat you with love and compassion.
Rock House Kids - Rock House Kids provides a safe, warm, and nurturing environment to Rockford’s inner-city children, grades 1-12
Youth Resources:
Axis - Axis is a FREE parent/youth leader resource center that helps understand teens as well as gives advice on how to communicate to teens. Tons of resources to help develop teen faith. They also have guides for apps, media, shows, etc... as well as help with social media and culture.
CSB Teen Study Bible - a great in-depth starter Study Bible for all ages, especially students