Rooted in God’s Word

🇺🇸  Today's Message: "A People Under God" As we reflect on the blessings of our nation, we're reminded of a truth that is far greater than patriotism:  America is not sustained by its military, economy, or history—but by the sovereign hand of God. In this episode, we explore: 🇺🇸 Why nations rise and fall under God's providence. 📖 What Scripture teaches about God's author...

This week we're honored to welcome a very special guest to the podcast— Pastor Rey Edwards , a missionary with a lifetime of ministry throughout Latin America. Pastor Rey shares powerful, firsthand testimonies of God's faithfulness in the midst of hardship, sacrifice, and gospel ministry. Centered on  John 12:24 , this message reminds us that true spiritual fruit often comes through surren...

This week on  Rooted in God’s Word , we step into one of the most searching moments in John’s Gospel — John 6:60–71. In the message  “Words of Life,”  we see what happens when Jesus speaks truth that cuts beneath the surface. Some walk away. Some are offended. Others are forced to confront what they truly believe. But Jesus doesn’t soften the message. Instead, He reveals a deeper reality:  “The Sp...

The Bread of Life – Part 2 Jesus said: "I am the bread of life." But what did He mean when He told the crowd they must eat His flesh and drink His blood? In this week's episode, we continue our journey through John 6 as Jesus confronts a crowd that wants miracles and full stomachs but struggles to embrace the deeper truth He is revealing. As the tension rises in Capernaum, Jesus pres...

Why are you seeking Jesus? After the miraculous feeding of the five thousand, the crowds searched for Jesus. But when they finally found Him, He exposed something deeper than their curiosity—He revealed the true condition of their hearts. In this powerful passage, Jesus confronts the crowd's desire for temporary provision and points them to something infinitely greater. He declares one of the...

Sermon Title:   Lord Over the Storm 📖  Scripture:  John 6:15–21 After feeding the five thousand, Jesus sends His disciples across the Sea of Galilee. What should have been a routine journey becomes a long and exhausting struggle against wind and waves. Then, in the darkness of the fourth watch, Jesus comes to them walking on the water. This week we examine the harmonized account from John, Matthe...

This week’s message: “Seeking the Giver” 📖 John 6:1–15 Thousands followed Jesus after witnessing His miracles. They saw the provision. They saw the bread multiplied. They saw the power. But many still missed the deeper truth. They wanted a king who would meet their immediate needs, remove their struggles, and provide earthly comfort — yet they failed to recognize the true King standing before the...

This week, we continue our study through the Gospel of John with a powerful message from John 5:30–47 titled: “Witnesses of Jesus” In this section of Scripture, Jesus presents overwhelming testimony about who He truly is. He systematically reveals four witnesses that testify to His identity as the Son of God: • John the Baptist • The Miracles and Works of Christ • The Testimony of the Father • The...

This week, we continue in  John 5 —and the tension rises. Last week, we saw a man healed after 38 years at the Pool of Bethesda… But instead of celebration, it led to confrontation. This week, we step into what comes next: 👉 Why were the religious leaders seeking to kill Jesus? 👉 What did Jesus actually claim about Himself? 👉 And why does this moment force every person to make a decision? Jesus...

This week, we step into John 5 and one of the most powerful and sobering encounters in the Gospel; the man at the Pool of Bethesda. A man crippled for 38 years…A crowd searching for healing…A place filled with false hope… And then...Jesus walks in. In this episode, we unpack: • What it means to seek healing in the wrong place • The radical authority of Jesus to heal instantly and completely • Why...

We’re continuing our journey through the Gospel of John, and today we’re finishing John 4:27–54 — the powerful conclusion of Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well. What unfolds in this passage is more than a moment… it’s a movement of faith. We see: ​ A woman transformed, boldly sharing her testimony ​ A town awakened, first believing through her words… then through Christ Himself...

In this powerful passage, we walk with Jesus into Samaria… straight into division, brokenness, and spiritual confusion—and watch Him completely transform a life. At Jacob’s well, Jesus meets a woman carrying deep wounds, shame, and unanswered questions. What unfolds is not just a conversation… it’s a moment of revelation. Jesus doesn’t avoid the tension He doesn’t ignore the past He doesn’t offer...

Understanding Jesus’ Authority – John 3:22–36 We’re back in the Gospel of John. In this episode of  Rooted in God’s Word , we pick up in John chapter 3 and walk through the closing section of the chapter in a message titled  “Understanding Jesus’ Authority.” This passage brings us face to face with a question that every person must answer: Who truly has authority? In ministry… In the church… In yo...

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ – A Harmonized Easter Account He is risen. He is risen indeed. In this special Easter episode of  Rooted in God’s Word , we walk through a harmonized account of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, drawing together the Gospel records to see the full picture of that first Resurrection morning. From the silence of the tomb… to the shock of the empty grave… to the voice...

This Good Friday, we invite you into something quiet… something weighty… something necessary... something about love. On this episode of Rooted in the Word of God, we walk through a Tenebrae service; a service of mourning. Step by step, Scripture leads us through the final hours of Jesus Christ. From the upper room… to the garden… to betrayal… to false trials… to the cross. Jesus, fully knowing wh...

🎙️  New Podcast Episode — Rooted in God’s Word Palm Sunday: The Coming of the King 📖  Matthew 21:1–11 Today we step into Passion Week, beginning with one of the most powerful and revealing moments in all of Scripture; the Triumphal Entry. Jesus enters Jerusalem not in secrecy, but in declaration. Not as a conquering warrior, but as a humble King of peace. Not to take a throne, but to go to a cros...

We’re excited to share our latest episode of  Rooted in God's Word. This week, we are diving into  John 3:16–21  in a message titled: “For God So Loved” In this powerful passage, we explore the depth of God’s love— A love that is not limited to a people group, but extended to the whole world. A love that gives… A love that calls us to believe… A love that brings us out of darkness and into the...

🎙️  New Podcast Episode – Rooted in God’s Word In this week’s episode of  Rooted in God’s Word , we open the Gospel of John and step into one of the most powerful conversations recorded in Scripture. We are studying  John 3:1–15 , where  Jesus meets Nicodemus , a respected Pharisee and member of the Sanhedrin who comes to Jesus at night searching for truth. Nicodemus had religious knowledge, statu...

New episode drop for Rooted in God’s Word . Cleansing the Temple - Today's scripture - John 2:13–25 Passover is at hand, and Jesus goes up to Jerusalem—faithful to the Father, obedient to the Law. But when He enters the temple courts, He finds worship crowded out by commerce: animals being sold, money being exchanged, and God’s house treated like a marketplace. So Jesus acts. With measured, ho...

This week we continue our journey through the Gospel of John as we enter  John 2:1–12  — Jesus’ first miracle at the wedding in Cana. Why would Jesus choose a wedding as the setting for His first sign? Why turn water into wine? What was He revealing about Himself? In this passage we see far more than a celebration and a crisis. We see: ✨ The first of seven signs in John’s Gospel ✨ The manifestat...

📖  Micah 2:12–13 | A Call to Return This week on  Rooted in God’s Word , we step into Micah 2:12–13 as the Lord calls His people back. It’s Ash Wednesday. The beginning of Lent. And the message is simple — but not shallow: Return to Me. What’s the difference between apology and repentance? An apology addresses the  what . Repentance confronts the  why . You can say “I’m sorry” and never change. Y...

🎙️  New Episode – Rooted in God’s Word Podcast We’ve completed  John Chapter 1  — and today we begin in verse 35 as Jesus calls His first disciples. What does it really mean to be  called ? A calling is not the same thing as an interest. An interest excites you when it’s convenient. A calling compels you — even when it costs you. In this episode, we walk through John 1:35–51 and watch what happens...

This week’s message is titled  “Behold the Lamb of God”  as we continue our study through the Gospel of John, focusing on John 1:29–34. Last week we stood with John the Baptist as religious leaders questioned his authority. He refused the spotlight. He refused to claim titles that were not his. He called himself a voice — a witness — preparing the way. This week, he does something even greater. He...

This week’s episode is titled  “John’s Testimony and Baptisms” , as we continue our study through  John 1:19–28  and step into the opening moments of Jesus’ public ministry. In this message, we move from John’s theological introduction of Jesus to a real historical moment where John the Baptist is questioned by priests and Levites about his identity and authority. Who is he? Is he the Messiah? Eli...

This week’s episode is titled “The Word Became Flesh” , as we continue our study through the Gospel of John. A few weeks ago, we opened John’s Gospel and were immediately confronted with realities that shape all of life: God exists. Eternity is real. Truth is not subjective. Creation is intentional. Light and darkness are real—and their conflict matters. John doesn’t offer shallow answers. He pres...