This week’s message is “Why Was This Granted to Me?” as we walk through Luke 1:39–55 and listen in on Mary’s visit to Elizabeth in the hill country of Judah.
We talk about that powerful question, “Why was this granted to me?” and how it echoes in our own hearts when we remember what Jesus has saved us from. Together we look at Mary’s song (the Magnificat) and see a God who:
Lifts up the humble and the overlooked
Shows mercy to those who fear Him from generation to generation
Scatters the proud and brings down the self-exalted
Keeps every promise He has made to His people
This episode leans into ADORATION in the Advent season: not just knowing that God saved us, but letting that reality expand in our hearts until, like Mary, our soul magnifies the Lord and our spirit rejoices in God our Savior.
If you’ve ever wondered, “Why would God love me? Why would He choose me?” this message invites you to rest in His grace and respond with worship.
Listen, share, and let Mary’s song reshape how you see God and yourself.
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This week’s message is “Joy Beyond Words” as we walk through Luke 2:8–21 in the Third Week of Advent.
On a snow day, with church remote and the pastor under the weather, we were reminded that JOY is not anchored in our circumstances, but in our Savior. We look at the shepherds in the fields near Bethlehem, the angel’s “good news of great joy,” and the heavenly host praising God as Jesus — the Savior, Christ the Lord — enters our world.
In this episode we talk about the difference between happiness and true, biblical joy:
• Happiness rises and falls with what’s happening around us
• Joy is rooted in who Jesus is and what He has done
• Joy can exist even alongside sorrow because our salvation is secure in Him
As we light the rose-colored candle of Joy in this third week of Advent, we remember that every heart is invited to “prepare Him room” and rejoice that the King has come.
Listen in, worship with us from wherever you are, and let the good news of great joy steady your heart today.
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In this episode we build on last week’s theme of HOPE and turn our attention to the PEACE that Jesus brings. We look at what it really means that Jesus is the Prince of Peace – not just the giver of peaceful feelings, but the One who brings:
• Peace with God through the forgiveness of sins
• Peace that surpasses all understanding, beyond past pain, sickness, and financial strain
• Peace that the world cannot give and cannot take away
We also walk through the ministry of John the Baptist, the voice crying out in the wilderness; and talk about how God used him to “prepare the way of the Lord” by calling people to repentance and a baptism that prepared their hearts to receive the Messiah.
In this Advent season, we ask some honest questions:
Why do we struggle to experience the peace that Christ has already secured?
What gets in the way of Jesus being our Prince of Peace in daily life?
How do we repent, refocus, and prepare room in our hearts for Him again and again?
If you’re wrestling with anxiety, distraction, or a lack of peace in this season, this episode will point you back to the One who alone can calm the storm within and restore your heart before God.
Listen in, share with someone who needs encouragement, and let’s prepare together for the Prince of Peace.
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In this message we slow down and remember that Jesus did not just suddenly appear in Bethlehem. He was promised. Long before the manger, God spoke through the prophet Isaiah about a coming King, a shoot from the stump of Jesse, the Spirit anointed Messiah who would judge in righteousness, defend the poor, and bring a peace so deep that even creation is renewed (Isaiah 11:1–10).
We look at the tension Isaiah carried, holding both the joy of God’s saving promises and the grief of a hardened people who were in danger of missing their King. We connect that ancient hope to our present darkness, and we remember that God keeps His promises. The Child born, the Son given, is our Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6–7).
This episode invites you to:
• Rediscover the hope of Advent as more than a tradition
• See Jesus as the promised King from the line of Jesse
• Rest in the faithfulness of God who always keeps His word
• Look back to Bethlehem and ahead to the promised second coming of our King
Listen in, be encouraged, and let your heart say with the church, “Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.”
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In this special Thanksgiving service episode of “Rooted in the Word of God,” we gathered around a big wooden cross at the front of the church, and as an act of worship and gratitude, we pinned the things we are thankful for this year to that cross, reminding ourselves that every good gift, every blessing, ultimately comes from the Lord and is because of Him alone.
We when considered Luke 17:11-19. In this message, we walked through Luke 17:11–19, where Jesus heals ten lepers, but only one – a Samaritan – turns back, falls at His feet, and gives thanks. We talk about what true thankfulness really is: not just appreciating the gifts, but loving the Giver. We explore how leprosy in Bible times was not only a physical disease but a life-shattering isolation; and how Jesus not only heals bodies, but restores hearts, identities, and relationships.
This episode will help you:
• Reflect on the difference between being thankful for gifts and being thankful for the Giver
• See how faith, obedience, and healing are connected as the lepers go “on their way”
• Understand why rituals are not what save us – Jesus is
• Remember that every blessing can be taken away, but the Giver will never abandon us
• Re-center your gratitude on Christ: His cross, His salvation, His mercy, His love
As you listen, you’ll be encouraged to come to the “cross” in your own life, to name the blessings God has given you, and to include Jesus Himself among those blessings – not just for what He has done, but for who He is. We don’t just praise the gifts; we worship the Giver.
Stream this Thanksgiving episode of “Rooted in the Word of God” today, and join us in thanking our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the true Giver of every good gift.
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This week’s message is “Contending for the Faith: Studying the Book of Jude.” Jude is a short but powerful letter that trains us for the days we are living in. In this episode we walk through the entire book and talk about what it really means to contend for the faith, not by attacking people, but by standing firm in truth, loving the church, guarding the flock, and trusting God with judgment.
We look at how Jude exposes false teachers and “wolves,” helps us discern the difference between dangerous deceivers and brothers or sisters who simply need teaching, and calls us to build ourselves up in our most holy faith, pray in the Holy Spirit, keep ourselves in the love of God, and show mercy to those who doubt. We also take comfort in Jude’s closing reminder that God Himself is the one who keeps His people and will finish what He started.
If you have ever wrestled with how to handle false teaching, spiritual warfare, division in the church, or how to protect the flock without losing love and grace, this episode is for you.
Listen in, share with a friend, and let the Book of Jude strengthen your walk with Christ.
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In this episode, we walk through the closing section of Acts 28 and the theme that runs under every verse: the gospel does not stop. Paul is confined, chained, limited in every earthly way, yet the Word of God continues to go out “with all boldness and without hindrance.” The book of Acts seems to end abruptly on the page, but in reality, the story of the gospel keeps moving forward—through Paul, through the early church, through persecution, and through history itself.
We look at how the gospel confronted hard hearts, how some believed and some rejected, and how that same living Word still cuts to the heart today. We also connect this with real-life testimony, showing that even a brief encounter with the truth of Christ can completely change a person’s direction. The gospel tears down strongholds, confronts sin, and rebuilds people from the inside out.
This episode is about confidence in the power of the gospel; confidence that God’s Word will not return empty; confidence that Jesus is still changing hearts, no matter how dark the circumstances or how hard the ground may look.
We invite you to listen and let Acts 28 strengthen your trust that the gospel is still working today.
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On this week’s “Rooted in the Word of God,” we’re looking at:
“Trusting God While Dealing with the Wreckage”
Acts 27:39–28:10
Storms don’t always end when the rain stops. Sometimes you’re standing in the wreckage; tired, cold, confused, and wondering where God is in all of it. In this message we walk with Paul from the final crash of the ship, through the chaos on the beach, to the surprising refuge and healing God brings on the island of Malta.
We talk about:
• Why our attempts at “self-rescue” so often crash and break apart
• How God can both deliver us from the storm and bless us in the middle of the wreckage
• What it looks like to live out Proverbs 3:5–6 when nothing in your life feels like a “straight path”
• How God uses surrendered, trusting hearts to bring healing to others right in the middle of their mess
If you’re standing in the ruins of something right now, this episode is for you.
God is not stopped by the storm or slowed by the wreckage; He can take what feels broken beyond repair and turn it into healing work, when we trust Him and refuse to lean on our own understanding.
“Trusting God While Dealing with the Wreckage” is available now on “Rooted in the Word of God” wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Take a listen as Pastor Erik takes us through Acts 27:1–38 with a sermon titled “Patience in the Storm”.
Storms will come. Some we cannot avoid or outrun. In Acts 27 Paul shows us how faith responds while fear reacts, and how patience anchored in God’s promises carries us through.
A few potent takeaways from the message:
• Fear reacts; faith responds.
• Patience is not passivity; it is controlled endurance that chooses wisdom over impulse and prayer over panic.
• Stay with the ship. God used Paul’s steady faith and practical steps to preserve every life on board.
• God’s word secures our hope. “I have faith in God that it will be exactly as I have been told.”
• Encourage others in the storm. Paul gave thanks, broke bread, and strengthened weary people for the next step.
We also prayed for those impacted by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica and Haiti. Father, be near. Protect, provide, and comfort the grieving. Strengthen responders and Your Church to serve with wisdom and compassion. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Listen to “Patience in the Storm” and be encouraged to wait well and trust God’s timing. Link in comments.
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Anyone can tell a story. But only a believer can give a testimony.Because a testimony isn’t entertainment ... it’s evidence. It is proof that Jesus is alive and still saving, still healing, still calling people out of darkness and into light.
Today we cover Acts 26 and see Paul give his testimony!
In Acts 26, Paul is standing in chains in front of King Agrippa.A courtroom.Powerful men.High stakes.Every eye on him.
And instead of fighting for his freedom…He talks about Jesus.He tells his testimony.
He explains:• Who he was• How Jesus stopped him in his tracks• How grace broke through• And how his entire life changed
Paul had one message in that moment:
“I met the risen Christ — and He can save you too.”
And Agrippa felt it.You can hear it in his response:
“Do you think you can persuade me to be a Christian in such a short time?”
That’s the power of a testimony.Not rehearsed.Not polished.Just truth + Jesus + a changed life.
Friend, your testimony carries that same power.It pushes back darkness.It tears down lies.It plants hope in hearts that have nearly given up.
If you need encouragement today — or if you need to be reminded that Jesus still saves, still speaks, still moves — listen in.
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A Grateful Heart That Heals – with Rev. Robert Mac Reynolds
Episode Description:
In this special episode of Rooted in the Word of God, Rev. Robert Mac Reynolds opens Luke 17:11–19 and walks us through the road “between Samaria and Galilee,” where ten lepers cry out, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.” As they obey the Lord’s simple command—“Go, show yourselves to the priests”—healing meets them on the way. Yet only one returns to fall at Jesus’ feet in thanks… and he is a Samaritan.
With pastoral warmth and vivid storytelling, Rev. Mac Reynolds explores:
• Gratitude as the right response to God’s mercy: the one who returns models worship, thanksgiving, and humility.
• Faith that moves while it’s still “on the way”: obedience precedes the visible miracle, and Jesus affirms, “Your faith has made you well.”
• Jesus fulfilling the Law: the priests could certify cleansing, but only the Lord—Jehovah Rapha—can give it.
• A call to worship in the in-between places: when life finds us “between Samaria and Galilee,” we turn to God with praise and trust.
• Thanksgiving as a lifestyle: “Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise” (Psalm 100).
You’ll also hear a practical three-point challenge:
Cultivate an attitude of gratitude—return to Jesus and say “thank You” daily.
When you feel stuck between a rock and a hard place, worship—God meets His people in praise.
Live Psalm 100—let thanksgiving mark your entry into every moment with God.
Listen and be encouraged to come back to Jesus with a loud voice of praise, a heart on the ground in gratitude, and a faith that keeps moving.
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Podcast Title: The Power of the Tongue – with Guest Speaker Pastor Gabriel Cordeiro
Episode Description:
In this special episode of Rooted in the Word of God, we welcome guest speaker Pastor Gabriel Cordeiro — a gospel choir director and seasoned minister from Brazil with over twenty years of experience leading worship and proclaiming the Word.
Pastor Gabriel brings a powerful, life-changing message on the power of our words and the condition of the heart. Drawing from Psalm 34, Proverbs, and Matthew 12, he teaches that the way we speak reveals the true state of our hearts before God. Just as physical laws never fail, spiritual laws are always at work — and one of the greatest is that life and death are in the power of the tongue (Proverbs 18:21).
Through scripture and personal testimony, Pastor Gabriel challenges us to examine the words we speak, the tone we use, and the attitudes we allow to flow from our hearts. He reminds us that the fear of the Lord is not a suggestion — it’s a spiritual law that produces blessing, peace, and “many good days” (Psalm 34:11–13).
This message calls every believer to a deeper reverence for God and to speak life, not destruction — to allow our tongues to be healed and our lips sanctified by the blood of Jesus, just as the Bride of Christ is called to purity and grace in speech.
Stay with us through the prayer that closes this episode — a time of surrender, reflection, and healing for those who desire to walk in the fear of the Lord and speak words that honor Him.
Listen now and be reminded:
If you want to see good days, keep your tongue from evil and your lips from deceit.
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Sermon: Steadfast in the Midst of Trials
In this week’s episode, Pastor Erik walks us through Acts 25, where Paul stands steadfast under trial. Two years have passed since his last hearing before Felix, and now under Festus, Paul faces renewed accusations and another assassination plot. Yet, through every setback, Paul stands firm; anchored in faith, unwavering in purpose, and trusting in God’s sovereign plan.
Steadfastness doesn’t mean pretending the pain isn’t real; it means choosing to trust God in the pain; believing His love never fails, His promises never fade, and His timing is always perfect.
Psalm 112:7 reminds us,
“He is not afraid of bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord.”
Our God is steadfast, and because His love never ceases, we can remain steadfast too; immovable, faithful, and abounding in the work of the Lord.
Join us as we explore Paul’s resilience before Festus and Agrippa, his appeal to Caesar, and how God used every trial to advance the Gospel.
Be encouraged today: even when you feel stuck or surrounded by challenges, God is positioning you for His purpose.
🕊️ “Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord…” (1 Cor. 15:58)
Tune in now and be strengthened in your faith.
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Today on Rooted in God’s Word, we’re diving into Acts 24 with a message titled “God’s Perfect Timing.”
Have you ever felt like God was silent or slow to move? Like your prayers were hanging in the air, unanswered?
In this week’s study, we’ll walk with the Apostle Paul as he stands before Felix; falsely accused, waiting two long years for justice and yet trusting completely in the Lord’s plan.
Sometimes, what feels like delay is really divine preparation.
God’s pauses are not punishments, and His delays are not denials.
In Acts 24, Paul shows us what it looks like to be spiritually mature to walk patiently by the Spirit, to trust God’s timing even when nothing seems to move.
We’ll explore:
💡 What Christian maturity truly looks like
🕊️ How patience is formed through trials
🙏 Why waiting is never wasted when God is in control
⏰ And how Paul’s time in custody was really God’s waiting room, aligning hearts, circumstances, and opportunities for His glory
Friend, if you’re in a season of waiting, this episode will remind you that God is never late, never early, but always right on time.
Tune in, and let the Word strengthen your heart as we learn to trust in God’s Perfect Timing.
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This week’s sermon is titled:
“A Vow to Kill, God’s Plan to Save”
Scripture: Acts 23:12–35
In this message, Pastor Erik walks us through Paul’s darkest hour in Jerusalem: a secret plot, a deadly oath, and a conspiracy of forty men determined to end his life. Yet in the middle of the danger, God’s sovereignty shines.
We’ll see how:
The enemies of the Gospel took a rash vow and bound themselves under a curse.
A child—Paul’s young nephew—became the instrument God used to overturn the plot.
Roman soldiers unknowingly carried out God’s providence to move Paul closer to Rome.
Every step revealed that nothing can stop the Gospel, God’s plan to save.
The story reminds us that our words carry weight, that evil always opposes God’s people, but also that Christ’s promises stand firm. When evil surrounds us, we can take courage, stand in His strength, pray, trust His promises, and obey His Word.
Listen now and be strengthened in your faith; because what God has purposed, no man can stop.
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This week’s message is titled “Courage in the Sovereignty of God.”
When life feels chaotic and uncertain, where do we find courage? The Word of God reminds us that our Lord is not only holy, righteous, and merciful; He is also sovereign. Nothing in this world happens outside His knowledge, power, and plan.
In this episode, we walk through Acts 23, where Paul faced opposition, discouragement, and danger. Yet in the middle of the storm, Jesus Himself stood by Paul and said, “Take courage.” This same encouragement is for us today.
We wrestle with God’s sovereignty in seasons of loss, suffering, or unanswered prayer; but we can trust that His purposes are good, His plans are unshakable, and His presence is near.
🙏 Start with us in prayer.
📖 Walk with us through Scripture.
💡 Be strengthened in your faith.
Listen now and be encouraged to stand firm, knowing that God is sovereign and with you in every storm.
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This week, Paul’s arrest in Jerusalem could have looked like the end of his ministry. Instead, it became the very platform God used to spread the Gospel further. In this passage, we see Paul boldly testify before both Jews and Romans—turning false accusations, imprisonment, and danger into opportunities to glorify Christ.
What about us? Are we ready to seize every opportunity God gives us to share the Gospel—whether in moments of peace or in the midst of trials?
Listen now and be encouraged to live mission-minded, with the courage to make Christ known wherever He places you.
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This week on Rooted in God’s Word, we’re diving into Acts 21:1–36 with a message titled “Courage in Obedience.”
As Paul leaves Ephesus and journeys toward Jerusalem, Acts 21 reveals a man resolved to follow God’s will—despite every warning and all the dangers ahead. Paul’s story shows us what it means to stand firm in faith, to trust God’s plan completely, and to face opposition with courage for the sake of Christ’s name.
Join us as we explore how courage in obedience isn’t about the absence of fear but the presence of unshakable trust in the One who calls us forward.
Listen now and be encouraged to walk boldly in God’s plan for your life!
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This week in Acts 20, we follow Paul’s faithfulness in ministry—through opposition, travel, miracles, and heartfelt goodbyes. We see:
• Paul encouraging and strengthening the churches despite constant plots against him
• The miraculous raising of Eutychus from the dead
• Paul’s farewell to the Ephesian elders, giving us a model for ministry marked by humility, sacrifice, and courage
• A sober warning against “wolves” who would attack the flock
Paul’s life shouts one word: Faithfulness—to God’s call, to the Gospel, to the church, and to the mission given by the Holy Spirit.
Join us as we unpack what faithfulness in ministry—and in life—truly looks like and how we, too, can one day hear the words: “Well done, good and faithful servant.”
Listen now and be encouraged to remain steadfast in Christ’s calling.
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Last week, we saw how extraordinary miracles through Paul’s ministry revealed the power of Jesus’ name—power that can’t be faked, manipulated, or controlled. We learned that real spiritual authority comes only through knowing Christ.
This week, things heat up in Ephesus. The Gospel—the Way of Jesus—threatens the city’s economy, religion, and culture. A silversmith named Demetrius stirs up a riot because the message of Christ is dismantling idols, exposing greed, and calling people to the one true God.
Is the Gospel really a threat? Yes— to sin, to false gods, to the empty promises of this world. But it’s also life, freedom, and grace to all who believe.
Join us as we unpack this dramatic moment in Acts and see how the Way of Jesus still transforms hearts, lives, and even whole communities today.
Listen now and be encouraged to stand firm in the Way that sets us free.