Spirit of Hospitality

In this heartfelt message, elder Rick Gonzalez unpacks Solid Rock Church’s six core values—spelled F.A.M.I.L.Y—and shows how each one flows into a “spirit of hospitality,” the biblical call to welcome strangers as honored guests. Drawing on Romans 12:9-13, 1 Peter 4:8-9, and Matthew 25:35-46, Rick reminds us that hospitality isn’t a side ministry for greeters but a lifestyle for every believer. He weaves in personal stories—from an unwelcoming church visit in Kansas City to the transformative power of a mailman’s simple invitation—to illustrate how remembering a name, sharing a meal, or inviting someone to sit with us can open eternal doors.

Rick then challenges us to live this out beyond the church walls: carry care-packages for people experiencing homelessness, practice the “you-first” attitude in daily encounters, and extend personal invitations that echo Jesus’ own “Follow Me.” The message closes with communion and a time of prayer for flood-ravaged Kerrville, reminding us that genuine hospitality always points back to the One who welcomed us first. Watch, be encouraged, and ask the Lord how He might use you this week to share His welcoming heart with a world in need.