Tulip Church Podcast

Failure is not fatal 1 | Jeff Rockey | Sermon

Sermon Recap: Failure Is Not Fatal Welcome back! This week we kicked off a new series called "Failure Is Not Fatal." Over the next few weeks we'll be looking at some of the biggest failures in Scripture, what caused them, and what we can learn from them. This week we started with Peter. Peter had seen Jesus do incredible things and had experienced plenty of victories, but he was also known for acting before thinking. When Jesus told the disciples they would all fall away, Peter confidently said, "Not me." He believed he was strong enough to stand firm, but before the night was over, he denied even knowing Jesus three times. Peter's biggest failure wasn't just denying Jesus—it was believing he could handle the situation on his own. His confidence had shifted from depending on Jesus to depending on himself. The same thing can happen to us. When we rely on our own strength, our past successes, or our own willpower, we stop listening to the Holy Spirit. We begin to think, "I've got this," and that's often when we're most vulnerable. But the good news is the title of the series: failure is not fatal. Peter's story didn't end with his denial. Jesus restored him, and Peter went on to preach at Pentecost where thousands came to faith. God wasn't finished with Peter, and He's not finished with us either. The challenge this week is to replace self-confidence with dependence on Christ. Trust Him, stay rooted in His Word, and remember that when you fail, His grace is still sufficient. Your failure is not the end of your story.

spirit week 3

On Pentecost Sunday, we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit and the birth of a new era in God’s relationship with His people. Drawing from Acts 2, this message explores Peter’s powerful sermon, the fulfillment of Joel’s prophecy, and what it means to receive God-given visions and dreams today. Discover how the Holy Spirit continues to convict, guide, and empower believers to share the Gospel, and why Peter’s invitation to repent, be baptized, and receive the Holy Spirit remains just as relevant now as it was on the day of Pentecost.

unclean week 4

As we conclude the “Unclean” series, this message explores how Jesus completely transformed the understanding of what it means to be clean before God. Drawing from Matthew 15 and Matthew 23, we discover that true uncleanness is not found in external circumstances but begins in the heart and mind. Through Scripture, we are challenged to examine our inner lives, pursue the holiness of Christ, and rely on His grace to cleanse us from within. Learn how a clean heart, renewed mind, and faithful walk with Jesus empower us to bring hope and healing to a world in need.

Unclean 2 | Jeff Rockey | Sermon

In this episode, we explore powerful moments from Matthew 8 where Jesus crosses social, cultural, and spiritual boundaries to reach the “unclean.” From touching a leper, to honoring a Roman enemy, to noticing an overlooked woman, Jesus consistently prioritizes people over perception. What does this mean for us today? We unpack how following Jesus may require stepping into uncomfortable spaces, loving those society avoids, and rethinking what it truly means to be “clean.”

Unclean 1 | Jeff Rockey | Sermon

What does it really mean to be “unclean”—and how far would you go to love others? In this episode, we explore a powerful perspective from Holy Week, looking at the bold actions of Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus, and asking a deeper question: how often did Jesus himself become “unclean” in order to reach people? From touching lepers to engaging with outcasts, Jesus consistently moved toward the very things others avoided. This teaching challenges the idea that sin is contagious and invites us to consider a different calling—one of courageous proximity, grace, and transformation. Are we willing to step into messy, broken places for the sake of others? Or do we stay at a safe distance? Discover how following Jesus may mean risking “uncleanness” to bring hope, healing, and love where it’s needed most.