Rooted Church

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...

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 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…