Rooted Church

Genesis 1–2 ; Revelation 21–22 This morning, we’re beginning a new sermon series that will carry us all the way to Easter—and it’s one I’ve been especially eager to walk through together. The series is titled From the Garden to Glory . Each week, we’ll open the Scriptures and trace the deep and intentional…

Planting always involves risk. Through the text, we examine Paul’s teaching in 2 Corinthians 8, where faith, generosity, and stewardship collide. Through the image of a seed released into the soil, we’re reminded that God’s kingdom grows not through control, but through surrender.

In this message from 2 Corinthians 8:10–15, we explore Paul’s call to move from intention to obedience,from wanting to live generously to actually following through. Building on last week’s reminder that true generosity is always rooted in grace, not guilt, we look at how grace reshapes us, loosens our grip, and turns giving into participation in the very heart of Christ.

Generosity never begins with money; it begins with grace. Through the story of Zacchaeus, we see how the presence of Jesus loosens a heart that once clung to wealth. Then, turning to 2 Corinthians 8–9, we explore why Paul saw generosity as essential to discipleship and central to the gospel itself. When we give ourselves first to the Lord: grace reshapes what we trust

On the quiet Sunday after Christmas, we turn our attention to a story that often goes unnoticed. In Luke 2, we meet Anna,a faithful widow who spent her life waiting, praying, and worshiping in the presence of God. While the world rushed past her, Anna remained near, dependent, and hopeful.

Matthew 1:6 ; 2 Samuel 11–12 Good morning. It really is a gift to be gathered with the people of God on the Sunday before Christmas, so thank you for being here. Throughout this Advent season, we’ve been preparing our hearts by slowing down and paying attention to the first chapter in the new testament—the…

Matthew 1:18-23 , Isaiah 9:6 I can’t stand things that are fake. I’m just not wired for it anymore. I don’t play pretend very well, and I’m drawn to people who are real. So when I sense a persona—I struggle to play along. Early on in ministry, that actually created some tension. Because there’s a lot…

As the world rushes into Christmas with shopping lists and sparkling distractions, we often miss the One the season is truly about. In this episode, we explore why December 25th was chosen for celebrating Christ’s birth—not as an imitation of pagan festivals, but as a deliberate act of redirection, offering the world a truer and better reason to rejoice.

In John 1:12–13, the Apostle John shifts the story from rejection to redemption—showing us that to receive Jesus and believe in His name is to be reborn as children of God. This new birth isn’t inherited, earned, or decided by others—it’s a miracle of grace. In this sermon, Pastor Rodney unpacks what it truly means to be “born of God”—to move from creation to new creation, from stranger to son or...

As we enter a season of gratitude, we pause to thank God for the greatest gift—Himself. In this message from Luke 4 and John 1, Pastor Rodney shows how Jesus was rejected by His own, yet through that rejection, God accomplished redemption and opened our eyes to His glory.

In this message from Acts 10, Pastor Rodney unpacks the story of Peter and Cornelius—a moment when God’s Spirit shattered the walls between Jew and Gentile. It’s a reminder that the gospel breaks through every barrier we build and calls us to see people through the eyes of grace. When the Spirit moves, pride gives way to humility, and strangers become family.

Introduction Good morning Rooted Church. My name is Brian and I’m one of the elders here at Rooted and I’m so glad you’re here this morning to worship and study God’s word together. This morning, we are continuing our look at the work of the Spirit in the book of Acts. And over the last couple of weeks,…

From Babel to Pentecost, God moves from scattering to unifying. Pastor Rodney explores how human pride fractures communities—and how the Spirit restores, bringing people from every nation together to proclaim His glory.

In Acts 1:6–11, we see Jesus’ followers still learning what it means to live on mission — not by their own strength, but by the Spirit’s power. This sermon calls the church to move from watching to witnessing, from waiting idly to living faithfully. The promise of Christ’s return isn’t a reason to stand still; it’s a call to rise up, depend on the Spirit, and live with urgency, hope, and purpose u...

In Ephesians 5:6-11 we explore Paul’s call to “walk as children of light.” Together, we wrestle with what it means to be freed from the darkness of sin, yet often still tempted to return to it, like prisoners longing for their former cells. Through vivid imagery, practical instruction, and the promise of union with Christ, we uncover how the Spirit empowers us to lead our households in what is goo...

Ephesians 5:15-16 , Psalm 23:1-6 Intro: Charlie Kirk Comments - Sorrow for his family, and the family of the assailants. We sit with tragedy, and we sit with questions. Every week it feels like we are confronted with new reminders that the world is not as it should be. We see violence that robs families…

Oftentimes what makes suffering so difficult is that we feel alone. We feel isolated, and our enemy whispers to us that nobody cares. The Church. If you are in Christ, you are not alone. You have a family to walk through these difficult trials.

In John 16:7-15, Jesus tells His disciples something surprising: “It is to your advantage that I go away.” Imagine hearing that from the One you’ve left everything to follow. The disciples were already anxious and confused, struggling to understand why their teacher and friend would ever say such a thing. Their reaction feels familiar, doesn’t it? We often wrestle with similar questions when it co...