John 7:1-24 - "Judging Righteously."

John 7:1-24 - "Judging Righteously."

"Judging Righteously" - 📖 John 7:1–24 How do we make right judgments in a world that is so quick to judge by appearances? In this week's study, we follow Jesus from Galilee to Jerusalem during the Feast of Tabernacles. Surrounded by skepticism, opposition, and growing threats against His life, Jesus boldly teaches in the temple and confronts a dangerous problem that still exists today: judging by outward appearances instead of God's truth. Together we'll explore: ✅ Why even Jesus' own brothers struggled to believe in Him ✅ The importance of God's perfect timing rather than our own ✅ The difference between religion and a genuine relationship with God ✅ Why appearances can be deceiving ✅ What Jesus meant when He said, "Do not judge by appearances, but judge with right judgment." Jesus never tells us to stop making judgments. He teaches us to judge according to God's Word, with humble hearts that are surrendered to His will. Right judgment begins with a desire to obey God, examines the fruit of a person's life rather than outward appearances, and seeks to glorify Christ above all else. Join us as we unpack this powerful passage and discover how to cultivate biblical discernment in a culture filled with confusion. 🎧 Listen now and be rooted in God's Word! #RootedInGodsWord #John7 #JudgingRighteously #BibleStudy #VerseByVerse #JesusChrist #BiblicalDiscernment #Faith #ChristianLiving #Gospel #Truth #Scripture #WalkWithChrist #PastorErik #RestoringHeartsMinistries #FirstBaptistChurchOfHightstown

Psalm 2:1-12 - "A People Under God."

🇺🇸 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 authority over governments and leaders. 🙏 The danger of forgetting the One who blesses a nation. ✝️ Why the Church's mission is not to seize political power, but to proclaim the Gospel and make disciples. 👑 How every earthly kingdom will one day pass away, while the Kingdom of Jesus Christ will stand forever. As believers, we give thanks for our country, pray for its leaders, and seek its good—but our hope has never been in any nation. Our hope is in Christ alone. "Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord..." — Psalm 33:12 Join us as we open God's Word and discover what it truly means to live as a people under God, while remembering that our highest citizenship is in the eternal Kingdom of Christ. 🎧 Listen now, and don't forget to like, share, and follow Rooted in God's Word so more people can grow in the truth of Scripture. #RootedInGodsWord #APeopleUnderGod #JesusChristIsLord #ChristIsKing #BibleTeaching #ExpositoryPreaching #BiblicalTruth #GodsProvidence #FaithAndFreedom #KingdomOfGod #Psalm3312 #Daniel221 #Acts1726 #GospelCentered #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #FaithInChrist #SeekFirstTheKingdom #SoliDeoGloria

Guest Speaker Rey Edwards from Spanish Mission Builders - John 12/20-25 - "The thing I wanted the most".mp3

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 surrender. "Unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone. But if it dies, it bears much fruit." — John 12:24 You'll hear: • Inspiring stories from the mission field • The remarkable testimony of a young believer named Francisco • Why dying to self is essential for every follower of Christ • How God brings eternal fruit through lives fully surrendered to Him This is a message that will challenge your heart, strengthen your faith, and remind you that God is still transforming lives around the world. 🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast platform! #RootedInGodsWord #PastorReyEdwards #ChristianPodcast #John1224 #Missions #MissionaryLife #Gospel #Faith #Discipleship #KingdomWork #BibleTeaching #JesusChrist #ChristianLiving #Evangelism #Church #Hope #LatinAmericaMissions #Surrender #BearMuchFruit #GloryToGod

John 6:60–71 - "The Words of Life"

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 Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing.” And in that moment, the question becomes personal ... will you also turn away? We’ll walk through: * Why Jesus’ words were considered “hard” and how people still struggle with them today * The difference between following Jesus for what He gives versus who He is * Peter’s powerful confession: “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life” * What it means that eternal life begins now; not just after death * And how Jesus reveals Himself as the only source of true life This is a message about testing, truth, and the life that is only found in Christ. If you’ve ever wrestled with faith, felt challenged by God’s Word, or wondered what it really means to follow Jesus when others walk away; this episode is for you. 📖 Rooted in God’s Word 🎧 Episode: Words of Life (John 6:60–71) #RootedInGodsWord #WordsOfLife #John6 #BibleTeaching #JesusChrist #EternalLife #ChristianPodcast #GospelMessage #FaithInChrist #BibleStudy #SpiritualLife

John 6:40-59 - "The Bread of Life - Part 2"

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 presents one of His most challenging teachings—a message so difficult that many who followed Him would soon walk away. In this episode, we explore: ✅ Why the crowd grumbled when Jesus claimed to come from heaven ✅ What it means that the Father draws people to Christ ✅ The promise of eternal life and resurrection on the last day ✅ Why Jesus called Himself the Bread of Life ✅ The true meaning behind "eat my flesh and drink my blood" ✅ The covenant union Christ offers to all who believe ✅ How the hard sayings of Jesus expose unbelief and challenge worldly thinking ✅ Why faith is necessary to receive God's truth Jesus' words are not merely comforting—they are life-giving, soul-searching, and transformative. His teachings challenge our assumptions, confront our desires, and call us to a deeper dependence upon Him. The question remains: Do you seek sustenance from this world, or do you seek the Bread of Life? 🎧 Listen now and be encouraged, challenged, and rooted in God's Word. #RootedInGodsWord #BreadOfLife #John6 #BibleStudy #ChristianPodcast #JesusChrist #Faith #GospelOfJohn #WordOfGod #ChristianLiving