Rooted Together

The promise to Abraham passes on to the next generation as we complete our transition into the life of Jacob. #biblepodcast #biblestudy #sin #fallenness #God'sgrace #Genesis #Genesis26 #Christianlife #gospel

We are introduced to Jacob, who God had chosen to continue the blessing promised to Abraham. However, there is some tension here. He is flawed. In a chapter that is like holding a mirror, we see how to hold the tension between our fallen tendencies and God's providence to use us anyway. #blessing #genesis #oldtestament #bible #biblestudy

Isaac needs a wife for the blessing God promised Abraham to become a reality. Let us see how God provided for Abraham and for Isaac. #genesis #christianpodcast #oldtestament #bible #biblestudy

Do you struggle to trust in God over your own strength? Abraham sure did. Come find out how in this episode. #oldtestament #genesis #christianpodcast #bible #biblestudy

How does the Bible recognize the blessed and joyous person? Psalm 1 tells us how. It also acts as a lens to read the rest of the Psalms. Let us journey through this lovely psalm. #sermon #psalms #firmlyplanted #oldtestament #God #Jesus

Join me as we say goodbye to 2025 and hello to 2026. This episode is a look back and a look ahead.

In a weary world, what is our hope? Our hope is in the Child promised by Isaiah. This was the Child promised throughout the whole of Scripture. As we look back at Jesus' birth, we look forward to the day that He returns as the triumphal King of Kings! #advent #christmas #biblepodcast #christianliving

Two great questions here: 1. Are we missing the beauty of this text for lesser things? 2. How do we wait for God's provision? This is a chapter filled with shadows of Christ. Listen, look, and see what God is saying and doing in Genesis 22! #rootedtogetherpodcast.org #bible #Genesis #Genesis22 #sacrifice #meditations #scripture #biblepodcast #spiritual

It's almost Advent season. It's one of my favorite times of the year. If you have kids, what are you doing to prepare your children's hearts to look for Christ? Check out: (not an affiliate) goodkind.shop shepherdonasearch.com

This is, as one pastor put it, a psalm for a no-good, terrible, very bad day. It is a message for a distressed 'sheep'. May we find comfort and rest in the shadow of our Great Shepherd who is with us in the valley, leading us to a glorious Kingdom, where we get to enjoy Him forever. #Psalms #Psalm23 #shepherd #darkvalley #valleyofdeath #sermon #OldTestament #podcast #Biblestudy

What happens when God's promises are fulfilled in our lives, but we have settled for lesser things and, in a sense, spoiled our joy? In Genesis 21, Abraham rushed God's promise of a son with Hagar. Now that God has blessed him and Sarah, there is joy mixed with sorrow and trouble. #Genesis #Gensis21 #Abraham #Sarah #God'spromises #Biblepodcast

"Does God judge innocent people? This is the question that King Abimelech asked God after being confronted about unknowingly taking Abraham's wife, Sarah. What follows is a good look at the grace of God to sustain His promises and the mercy of God to sinful people. Join us as we look through Genesis chapter 20. #genesis20 #God'smercy #grace #mercy #biblestudy #biblepodcast #toughquest...

Where do we see God's grace when we or others experience God's judgment for sin? In this episode, we examine the tension created by the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah being destroyed. In a story with no human heroes, where can this chapter intersect with our lives today? #biblestudy #genesis #sodom #gomorah #Lot #Abraham #Oldtestament #biblepodcast #throughthebible #God'sjudgment

Do we really believe that God can do the impossible? What does that say about our faith when we doubt or scoff at God and His plans? Do we question God's grace and mercy? This chapter is a challenge to these questions. Join me as we dig into Genesis 18! Feel free to follow me on Spotify or share this with a friend if it has blessed you in any way. Thank you for listening!

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As a global church, how do we navigate cross-cultural conflicts in our churches? Do we know the difference between biblical principles and application? In this episode, we will dive into the difficult world of cross-cultural ministry and conflict. This is an introduction to how to employ the application in our context. We will talk about how, as Western missionaries, we must take the extra step of...

What happens when we doubt God? Maybe we doubt His power or His goodness. Maybe our lives are lived sinfully in doubt of a God who is worthy of all our worship. In this episode, we will explore the text of Genesis 18 and how Abraham struggles with doubt. We will look at how God is gracious even when we are not faithful. The outline will be Tension - Text - Takeaway. #genesis #genesis18 #Oldtestame...

Does our knowledge and hope of Christ's Kingdom affect every aspect of our daily lives today? And especially through trials? These are the questions that come to mind as we approach Daniel 8. Another vision from Daniel as an old man. #Daniel #Daniel8 #OldTestament #sermon #preaching

What do we do when wickedness seems prevalent? We remember that God is in control and that Jesus reigns in His eternal Kingdom, where we will all enjoy eternal life forever.  So why do we often try to find hope in other, lesser, things? #Daniel #Daniel7 #Oldtestament #sermon

As the church, are our faithfulness and prayers making an impact on the community? How does seeing God in control help us to live faithfully? #Daniel #Daniel6 #BiblePodcast #oldtestament

As a church, do we turn from false worship and humble ourselves before God, worshipping Him with our daily lives? Where do we run when life's storms press in?

Do we as the church know that God rules and controls earthly kingdoms and our lives; do we submit to Him graciously? Do we recognize that God's sovereignty leads to humility and reliance on Him, reminding us that all earthly power is under His dominion?

Far home, how do we worship God when our faith is confronted? What are the idols that we set up in our lives to worship?

What does it meant to live in God's sovereignty in a world of unknowns?

The Book of Daniel follows the Judean exiles' journey in Babylon. For us, it is a reminder that we are not home yet. We belong to a greater kingdom. So how do we live for God and His Kingdom, while in Babylon? Let's look at the book of Daniel to see. #Daniel #Daniel1 #OldTestament #Biblepodcast #Christianpodcast #Spirituallife #gospel #culture #culturalcurrents