Rooted Church

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...

We long for the spiritual equivalent of the coastline: we want safety, clarity, stability, and comfort. But again and again, we find that the riches of the Kingdom, the deep spiritual formation, the maturity, the clarity of calling, are not discovered along the edges. They are found in the wilderness. And it is only the courageous, the obedient, and often the desperate who are willing to go there.

1 Samuel 18-20 Intro: In the church, we talk a lot about discipleship, evangelism, mission, and worship—and rightly so. Some of us are moved by the beauty of a well-designed sanctuary. Others find deep connection in the rhythm and reverence of liturgy. All of these are valuable parts of life in the body…

In the upside-down kingdom of God, the things we’ve trusted to avoid suffering—goodness and power—are actually the fruit of faithful suffering. cross before crown, death before resurrection, suffering before glory.

1 Samuel 17 Intro: In the world of christian theology, there are themes that, at first glance, seem to contradict one another. God is Sovereign over all things, but Humans are Responsible for the decisions they make. Jesus is Fully God, but yet, Jesus is Fully Man God is One, God is Three To learn who…

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1 Samuel 13

1 Samuel 5-6 Intro: Good morning, church. I just want to start by being real with you—this was a tough week for me. Maybe one of the most difficult weeks of sermon preparation I’ve ever had—or at least, it feels like it. Nothing catastrophic happened, but it felt like a week where one thing after another…

1 Samuel 3 Intro Remarks - Ballots available for members and printed explanation of network vote This morning, we are stepping into an incredible story of God’s faithfulness—specifically, His faithfulness to His Word. But here’s the challenge we face as we read this text today: we live in a time of such…

1 Samuel 1:21 -2:11 Scripture reader will read 1 Samuel 1:21-28 Intro: Open with the implications of belief … Every year, Elkanah took his family to Shiloh to worship and offer sacrifices—a routine, a tradition. But this year was different. This time, Hannah had a son—the very child she had wept for,…

Sermon 1.12.25 - Rodney Rambo Epheisans 6:14-16

Ephesians 6:10 -13 , Hebrews 12:2 Intro: New Year - New Members Picking back up in Ephesians Ephesians 6:10–13 (ESV) Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against…

12/22/24

One Family in Christ: God’s Household United Intro: Exciting Time - Rooted Pittsburg, Baptisms Next Sunday + College Students Back, Anniversary Celebration (vision 5 years) All of these things are good, and worthy of celebrating, but this is only true because of the gospel. The gospel transcends the…

Death to Life: The Family of Grace Intro: Last weekend I was blessed to spend the better part of a weekend with the leaders of our church. Between time with Elders and Deacons, we spent about 15 hours in a room prayerfully seeking to discern together God’s will for this body, taking breaks only to eat,…