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Sermons from the weekly gatherings of Rooted Church, a Family of Missionary Disciples in Joplin Missouri
To live as one who has received mercy and gives it is to live as one whose heart has been purified by God, to live as one blessed to see the glory of God in the gospel, not only upon salvation but each day after through His word and Spirit
Despite various schemes and threats from adversaries, Nehemiah and the people persist in their work, demonstrating resilience, determination, and reliance on God.
True believers will display evidence of being redeemed in their beliefs and lives of love and mercy.
As you pursue faithfulness to God, you can rest in the Savior's grace, remember God's perfect faithfulness, and rely on His strength to finish the course.
Difficult times were coming (and have come), but Christ did not die so that Timothy would have a spirit of fear. No, His death has given us a Spirit of power, love, and faith.
Men and Women glorify God by reflecting His created order in the home and church. To live in such a way requires humility and sacrifice, attributes also needed to serve as a Deacon in God's church.
A biblical model of church leadership is necessary for the church to display the glory of Christ in its worship and witness.
There is a mystery within the themes of sovereignty and salvation—likewise, the unique roles of men and women can be challenging to understand fully. Yet, because we know God, we know His ways are good, and we can embrace mystery with confidence and humility.
Today we begin three months in the book of 1 and 2 Timothy. Paul writes this letter to Timothy as the church at Ephesus is in turmoil only four years after his departure. Paul could have offered a lot of pragmatic recommendations, but instead, he begins his letter by exhorting them to guard the gospel, and to remove anything (and anyone) who distracts from it.
On this Sunday when Rooted Church and First Baptist Carl Junction enter into a summer of exploring a merger, we remember the means through which we have been made family already. By becoming a man and experiencing the weight of temptation and the agony of death, Jesus Christ, our faithful High Priest, destroys the power of Satan, aids us in our trials, and ultimately makes us Family through His blood.
As we continue our dive into Hebrews, Guest Pastor Scott Pogue preaches over Hebrews 9:23-28. He discusses the importance of the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus.
What does it mean to be a member of a Church? This sermon discusses what it means to be a member of Rooted Church. Today's text is 1 Corinthians 5:1-13
From the beginning God had a plan to give His people a King. A King who would be both a humble servant, and a triumphant conquerer. Our framework for such a one as this is found only in God Himself.
From the beginning, God has had a plan to rescue His people. That plan is revealed in Jesus Christ... the One for whom we wait expectantly.
On this first Sunday of Advent, we remember that God’s promises are true, and that Israel, Judah, and all of God’s people will be united when the Messiah reigns on the earth.
The Politicians and Prophets of the day were modeling worship of power self and God condemned them righteously. Micah stands as a pillar of truth in the midst of a land of lies, and he does so by the power of the Spirit that now resides in this whom are "In Christ"
Israel and Judah rejected the Just King’s commands and instead chose deceit, coveting, and lying.
Israel and Judah rejected the King’s covenant by embracing idolatry and placing their faith in pagan nations.
"And he said to him, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets."
Personal, perfect, perpetual obedience. This is what God requires. And this week we highlight the great gulf between that requirement and what we are apart from Jesus. However, this gulf is not meant to dismay, but to point us toward what God accomplished in Jesus at Calvary.
We glorify God, by enjoying Him, loving Him, trusting Him, and by obeying His will, commands, and law.
God created all things by His powerful Word, and all His creation was very good; everything flourished under his living rule (so that He might receive glory!)
God created us male and female in His own image to know Him, love Him, live with Him, and glorify Him. And it is right that we who were created by God should live to His glory.
There are three persons in the one true and living God: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. They are the same in substance, equal in power and glory.
That we are not our own but belong, body and soul, both in life and death, too God and to our Savior Jesus Christ.
Jesus Christ is the God-Man, the basis for all true Christian fellowship and service. As those redeemed by the Redeemer, we have no reason to fear our sin, we glorify Him in our confession.
Rooted Church continues the Revelation Sermon Series. Pastor Josh Wise from Rooted Church - NWA preaches a sermon related to Revelation Chapter 8, pointing us to the importance of prayer in the midst of the Lord passing down his first judgement upon the earth while also understanding the depth of his grace in the midst of this judgement.
Pausing from our series in Revelation, Alex Gandy - Community Pastor at Rooted Church - Joplin discusses how Christ has come into the world, so what are we to do now? We look to John the Baptist for the following themes: we are to make much of Christ and little of ourselves, we are to be witnesses for Christ to our family, friends, and social circles, and we must understand the necessity and importance of bearing Christ's witness on this earth.
The story of Ruth is a love story. It's a story about a gracious redeemer who pursues his bride with kindness. In Chapter 3 Ruth submits herself at his feet, placing her life in his hands. She does this because she loves him and desires to enter into covenant with him. This is the story of Ruth...this is the story of all whom belong to Jesus, who is the better Boaz.
God leads Ruth and Naomi too Bethlehem. While they come hoping for scraps, they find so much more. A Redeemer is found!
Naomi experiences a season where grief seems to be waiting for her at every corner. Yet, the Lord has a plan to redeem her and that plan will be seen in Bethlehem.
John is given a glimpse of what will be. In this instance, He is given a vision of Christ whom in both His person and His work, is worthy of all worship and honor and praise...and He will receive it.
Despite all of their prosperity, the city of Laodicea lacked a quality water supply. As a result, they relied on a combination of nearby sources that produced lukewarm water which was known to be repugnant. Christ uses this to help paint a picture of the local church in this community. They were neither providing refreshment for the spiritually thirsty, not healing the spiritually sick. As a result, Jesus threatens to cast them from His mouth.
The church that tolerates false teaching and corrupt morality will receive judgement, but Christ promises that those who hold fast to the Gospel will receive the ultimate reward.
Churches and individual believers are continually encouraged and even tempted to compromise with the world theologically and ethically. Yet, true believers of Christ will remain faithful to the end and will receive the reward of eternal life from the Lord.
Though followers of Jesus will face the opposition and even death in this world for the sake of the gospel, the promise of Christ is a promise of deliverance.
The Church in Ephesus looked healthy on the outside. They had sound doctrine and worked steadfastly for the good of their community. Yet they were no longer motivated by a love for their Savior. Jesus lovingly invites them to return to the place where they first knew that God was head over heels in love with them.
It is the will of the Lord that His children experience suffering. For the believer, this is not the exception...but the rule. However, for those who are His, suffering is a gift. In the midst of trial we are able to better distinguish the temporary from the eternal. The Glorified Christ rightly puts all else in perspective. This was true for John on Patmos, and it's true for us today.
The Revelation is from Jesus and about Jesus. It is a revelation of the majesty and glory of the warrior Lamb, King Jesus.
Jesus sends His followers out two by two to the places He was going to go. Like them, we can boldly make disciples because we know that though we have little, it is more than enough for the One whom we are pointing too.
As Christians, we are drawn to service. Yet, service apart from Christ leads us to think more of ourself than we ought. Gospel service flows from communion with Christ. We must sit with Mary before we are ready to work like Martha.
When we examine the letter of Paul, we see that he was passionate about a special mission God had given him. That being to unite churches for a common mission that God had given him. Today, we share that value as we desire to testify of the grace of God through partnering with others in the mission God has given us.
The Gospel is the good news that the christian has been given grace freely, not by our own merit. Thus, all we have is a gift to be stewarded as those called to reflect that good news with our time, talent and treasure.
Paul shares with the church in Corinth the His boast, is a clear conscience as one who has lived simply, being committed fully to Christ. Our lives become simpler as the most important thing becomes that of most importance.
As we being our values series, we start by looking at the biblical call to be a hospitable people. We love because He loved, we invite because He has invited and we welcome because He welcomes.
The disciples hearts are troubled and rightfully so. They had just learned that Christ was leaving them, they would all fail Him in some way, and one of them was a traitor. Yet, Jesus tells them not to let their hearts be troubled, and the reason is rooted in a promise He makes to them. The promise is good news for them...and each of us who are His.
Jesus is the One worthy to open the scroll and He is the one able to fulfill the mission of God. We are invited into that mission, not because we are necessary, but because He delights in us.
Salvation belongs to the Lord, but as children being conformed to God's image, we grow in our desire to see the lost discover the truth...that Jesus is better.
When Jesus calls humble fisherman to be His disciples, they leave everything without question as they were honored to be chosen for the Teachers purpose. His call for us today is no less radial and no less worthy of our stewardship.
Jonah's heart is revealed in chapter 4, he loves the lord....but he loves something else more.
Jonah preached a message of wrath to a people who were unquestionably deserving of it. Yet the same mercy that saved a rebellious prophet drowning in the sea, was more than sufficient for Ninevah.
Jonah offered his life that the Pagan Sailors might live. Yet, he was not aware that his sacrifice was pointing toward a better sacrifice, one Whom would come and dwell among us.
We seek the things of God, not by our own strength, but in accordance with the Spirit. Not in order to earn our salvation, but because of the salvation we have been granted.
Puny gods, even the church is not immune to their influence. We must turn our gaze constantly back to the Lord of our salvation.
We are prone to lose our focus on the gospel, when this happens, we need our gaze redirected
The church was wrestling with the idea that the Gospel equaled Christ + _____. Paul begins his letter by reminding them that Jesus + Nothing = Everything.
For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, to live a perfect life and to die a brutal death, that there might no longer be condemnation for those who are His, but everlasting joy in His presence.
This Advent season we anticipate the return of our Redeemer who will restore all things for His glory and our good.
In a world that seems chaotic and out of control, scripture reminds us that one day this will not be, the Promised Peacemaker came and will come again.
They were waiting...we are waiting still. However, we wait with great hope as the Messiah will return as the Promised King.
Jonah 1:1-7
God calls Jonah to take His truth to a wicked people. Jonah, failing to trust the Lord, sets out to run as far as possible from the Lord...but by the grace of God, he doesn't get far.