Rooted Church

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,…

Intro: A little less than a century ago Christians in Germany formed what became known as the Confessing Church. They opposed the German Established Christian Church Movement which was sponsored by the Nazis between 1933 and 1945. As Nazi power and influence increased, the Confessing Church was forced…

Ephesians 1:7-23 7.14.24 Intro: My Testimony I was a child in the worship gathering. My eyes were opened to the glory of God, and my need for a Savior. Now, though the Lord had saved me and gave me eyes to see the glory of the gospel, I was only entering into the shallows of His mercy. When I was 7,…

Long before the foundation of the earth was laid, God made a plan to create a people and save them from evil through His Son for the purpose of His unending glory.

Intro: Vacation Recap: Deacon Introduction/Explanation: Brian Lewis Skip Walker Bill Stross Travis Duff Alison Hillard Shandon Walker Beth Newman Brook Walker Today, we are going to be looking at a large chunk of scripture (11-40). This section of scripture reads almost like a sermon by itself, and this…

Sermon 6/16/23 - Matthew 11:25-30

Sermon 6/9/24

Intro - Vacation Things that have happened as of late: Some things we have been preparing for: Elder Candidate/Deacons and Summer Leaders Consultation But then, in the mist of implementing the things we have planned for…God seems to be doing His thing! Ben and Karmen (did not seek them!) Liberal proposal…

Expose the Hidden Reefs This morning, I want to set the stage with a story from Greek Mythology that all of you are likely familiar with. The legend takes place in the ancient city of Troy, renowned for its impenetrable walls and valiant warriors. After ten years of siege by the Greeks, the Trojans believed…

Ministry Teams and Leads Connections Team - Brook Walker Digital Outreach Team - Travis Duff Aesthetics Team - Jayden Stross Additional new teams (invites this week): Building and Grounds - Bill Stross Missions - Alison Hillard Invite new members to join these teams. Intro: In verses 1-4 Jude encourages…

Intro: Picnic Today Background to Jude: This morning we are going to begin three weeks in the book of Jude. Some have called this “the most neglected book in the NT.” Due to the mystery surrounding it’s author and audience, the fact that it is the third shortest book in the Bible, and the fact that has…