Rooted Fellowship Sermons

The book of Acts ends without a final conclusion, not because the story is incomplete, but because God's mission continues. On Acts 29 Church Planting Sunday, we explore how the Holy Spirit empowered the early church to carry the gospel from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth, and how that same mission continues through the church today. As part of a global family of gospel-centred churches,...

As election day approaches, Mark 12:13–17 reminds us that Christians are called to participate in public life while keeping Jesus as their ultimate authority. We explore what it means to engage as salt and light, vote with a Christian conscience, and offer hope without letting politics reshape our faith.

“If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away, and see, the new has come.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 Is the gospel really true? Does faith in Jesus genuinely change lives? As we celebrate Awaken Sunday, we turn to 2 Corinthians 5:16–21 and the incredible truth that through Christ, we have been reconciled to God and made new. Our past no longer defines us, our brokenness does not...

What does it really mean to receive a double portion from God? Is it a promise of greater wealth, success, and prosperity, or is there something far more extraordinary at the heart of this biblical concept? As we celebrate 11 years of God’s faithfulness at Rooted Fellowship, we explore the biblical meaning behind our Double Down to Double Up discipleship journey. Through the accounts of Elisha, Jo...

As we conclude our journey through 1 and 2 Thessalonians, we are reminded that waiting for Christ’s return is not a call to idleness, but to faithful, everyday living. In 2 Thessalonians 3, Paul encourages believers to remain steadfast in prayer, diligent in their work, and unwavering in doing good. He warns against the dangers of idleness and division, while reminding the church that correction m...

On Heritage Sunday, we celebrate the cultures, languages and stories that have shaped us. But how far back does our story really go? In 2 Thessalonians 2:13–17, Paul reminds a worried and pressured church of an even deeper heritage: from the beginning, God had set His love upon His people and called them to salvation through the gospel. Our circumstances do not define us. Our suffering does not de...

In 2 Thessalonians 2:1–12, Paul writes to a church troubled by confusion about the return of Christ. His response is not to fuel speculation or fear, but to anchor them again in what is true: Jesus is coming back, God remains sovereign, and the victory of Christ is certain. Yet the mystery of lawlessness is already at work. Its temptation is as old as Eden: to reject God’s authority and place ours...

2 Thessalonians 1:1–12 What does suffering say about where we stand with God? As persecution and affliction increased, the Thessalonian church began to wonder whether their circumstances meant they had somehow missed God. Paul writes to correct their thinking and remind them of what is true: their suffering does not define their identity. Jesus does. In 2 Thessalonians 1:1–12, Paul points a pressu...

As Paul closes his first letter to the Thessalonians, he gives the church a picture of life together: honouring servant leaders, pursuing peace, patiently caring for one another, rejoicing, praying, giving thanks, and holding tightly to God’s Word. Yet the hope of this calling does not rest on our ability to get it all right. The God who calls His people is faithful and He will sanctify and sustai...

We may not know when Jesus will return, but Scripture is clear about how we are called to live while we wait. In 1 Thessalonians 5:1–11, Paul reminds the church that the day of the Lord will come unexpectedly. Yet for those who are in Christ, that day is not one to fear. We are children of the light, saved by grace, filled with the Holy Spirit, and called to live awake, self-controlled lives marke...

In Ephesians, Paul reminds a discouraged church of the extraordinary riches of God’s grace in Christ: we are chosen, adopted, forgiven, redeemed, sealed by the Spirit, and united as one body in Jesus. These aren’t distant truths or temporary blessings; they are the secure foundation of who we are. Because of what God has already done, we are called to remember our identity and hope in Christ, walk...

Death is painful, but for those who are in Christ, it is not the end. In 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18, Paul reminds a grieving church that because Jesus died and rose again, those who belong to Him will also rise. When Christ returns, the dead in Christ will be raised, those who are alive will join them, and together we will welcome our King and be with Him forever. Christian hope does not mean that we...

God’s will for His people is clear. That we would become more and more like Jesus through the sanctification of the Spirit. As Paul turns to 1 Thessalonians 4, he shows us what that looks like in the everyday realities of life: fleeing sexual immorality, growing in brotherly and sisterly love, and faithfully getting on with the life God has called us to. Holiness isn’t something we manufacture thr...

Faith in Jesus is never passive. While we are saved by grace through faith alone, that same grace transforms the way we live. In this message from 1 Thessalonians 2:17–3:13 , we see the Apostle Paul model what a gospel-shaped life looks like. His love for the church, his longing to gather, his willingness to suffer, his encouragement of believers, his gratitude, and his constant prayer all reveal...

What happens when we receive God’s Word not merely as a human message, but as the very voice of God? In 1 Thessalonians 2:13–16, Paul gives thanks for a church that welcomed the gospel, allowed it to work powerfully within them, and remained faithful despite opposition. Their lives reveal that genuine belief is never passive: the Word energises, transforms and moves God’s people to proclaim Christ...

What if one act of encouragement could change the course of someone’s life? In this special message, guest preacher Paul shares the remarkable story of Barnabas. A man remembered not for his platform or position, but for his encouragement. Through Barnabas’ example, we discover that encouragement is far more than kind words; it’s generosity, belief, presence, second chances, and faithfully investi...

In a world that often celebrates charisma over character, how do we recognise faithful spiritual leadership? Continuing our journey through 1 Thessalonians , Jono unpacks Paul’s passionate defence of his ministry. Not to protect his own reputation, but to protect the integrity of the gospel. As critics questioned Paul’s motives, he pointed the church back to what they had witnessed firsthand: a mi...

What does a truly healthy church look like? Is it cutting-edge production, great coffee, powerful worship, or rich tradition? As Paul opens his first letter to the church in Thessalonica, he points to something far deeper. A healthy church is not defined by its style or preferences, but by a people transformed by the gospel. In this message, we begin our journey through 1 Thessalonians by discover...

Despite facing some serious adversity in Thessalonica, Paul is not deterred from preaching the gospel. In fact, he goes on to Berea and does the exact same thing he did in Thessalonica - visit the Jewish Synagogue and engage with the locals around the Word of God. And many come to faith! But persecution follows Paul to Berea, so he is sent away with an escort - not alone.  Pastor Jono takes us thr...

This week marks the start of Rooted Fellowship’s new two-year discipleship journey. As we look at Luke 9:57–10:2, we are reminded that following Jesus is not comfortable, casual, or something we do alone. Jesus calls His people to count the cost, fix their eyes ahead, and step faithfully into His mission. The harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few. As a church, we are being called to doub...

Pastor Jono show us how those who are favoured are blessed with more. But it is not always blessed with more relaxation, more money, or more stuff.  Caleb was blessed with more battles to be fought as a reward for his faithfulness.  Paul was blessed with more persecution because he was faithful, which in the end led to his death in Rome.  Jesus was blessed with death on a cross for His faithfulnes...

This sermon centered on a simple but urgent question: How did a generation that witnessed God’s faithfulness forget Him so quickly? Looking at Judges 2, we see that Israel didn’t merely forget what God had done, they stopped truly knowing Him. As followers of Jesus, we’re called to take courage by holding two truths together: remembering God’s faithfulness revealed in His Word and recognizing His...

What does it really mean to be strong and courageous? This week, Jono helped us look again at Joshua’s call to courage as a Spirit-empowered way of life. True courage is not found in self-confidence, grit, or pretending we are not afraid. It is found in Jesus: the One who conquered death, poured out His Spirit, and now strengthens His people from the inside out. Because the tomb is empty and the S...

As we begin our new Take Courage series, we pause after Joshua to reflect on the One Joshua ultimately points us to: Jesus. From entering the land, conquering enemies, possessing the inheritance, and remaining in the promise, we see Jesus as the greater Joshua who brings us into His kingdom, wins the victory over sin, Satan and death, sends us on mission, and keeps us secure forever. This sermon c...

As we conclude our Joshua: Almost Home series, we arrive at Joshua’s final words to God’s people. This is a powerful call to remember, respond, and choose. After years of witnessing God’s faithfulness, provision, protection, and victory, Joshua gathers Israel and asks the defining question: “Whom will you serve?” It’s not merely a question for ancient Israel. It’s the same question every believer...