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.

🎧 Listen Now!!

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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:

1. Cultivate an attitude of gratitude—return to Jesus and say “thank You” daily.

2. When you feel stuck between a rock and a hard place, worship—God meets His people in praise.

3. 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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🎙️ NEW EPISODE DROP!
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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.

🎧 Available now on all platforms.

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🎙️ New Episode Drop – Rooted in the Word of God

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.

👉 Tune in wherever you listen to podcasts.

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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.

🎧 Available now on Rooted in God’s Word!

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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.

n this week’s episode, we open God’s Word to one of the most sobering and powerful accounts in Acts. Extraordinary miracles were taking place through the Apostle Paul—so extraordinary that even cloths that had touched his skin brought healing and deliverance. But when a group of traveling Jewish exorcists, the seven sons of Sceva, tried to use the name of Jesus without truly knowing Him, they discovered the hard way that spiritual authority cannot be faked.

This passage confronts us with essential truths:
• The power of Jesus’ name is not in the syllables, but in the relationship.
• Miracles glorify God, not objects or people.
• The enemy recognizes those who truly belong to Christ—and fears them.
• Real repentance burns bridges to sin, even when it costs us dearly.

Through this message, we explore the reality of spiritual warfare, the dangers of counterfeit faith, and the transforming freedom found only in Jesus. If you’ve ever wondered how faith and authority work in the believer’s life, this episode will equip and challenge you to walk in the power of a true relationship with Christ.

📖 “Jesus I know, and Paul I recognize, but who are you?” — Acts 19:15

Available now on all podcast platforms. Listen, be strengthened in the Lord, and learn to stand firm in His authority.

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This Sunday’s message is a powerful call for every believer — not just to believe, but to grow, to mature, and to become effective for the Kingdom of God.

From Paul’s vow of devotion, to Priscilla and Aquila’s faithful mentoring of Apollos, to the gentle but bold correction of those who had not yet received the Holy Spirit — the Scriptures in Acts 18:18–19:10 give us a clear picture:

✝️ Discipleship is not destruction.
💡 Correction is not condemnation.
🤝 Growth happens through faithful mentorship, truth in love, and Spirit-empowered transformation.

Tune in as we uncover how God uses ordinary people to build others up for extraordinary Kingdom work. Let’s learn how to walk like Paul, Apollos, Priscilla, and Aquila — rooted in the Word, filled with the Spirit, and bold in our witness.

🎧 Listen on your favorite podcast platform this Sunday — and come hungry for the Word.

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Episode Title: God’s Way of Advancing His Kingdom

This week, we’re diving into Acts 18:18–19:10 and taking a close look at how God strengthens His people, protects His church, and advances His Kingdom—often in ways we don't see or expect.

Have you ever tried to “help God out” because His plan seemed too slow or unclear? You’re not alone. Abraham did it. Paul wrestled with it. And yet, time and again, we see this truth: God doesn’t need our help—He needs our trust.

In this episode:
> We trace Paul’s journey from Corinth to Ephesus
> We watch God unravel human opposition using His sovereignty
> We see how seemingly unrelated events—like political decrees 650 miles away—are actually part of God’s design to protect and establish His church
> And we’re reminded: God’s thoughts are higher than ours, and His plans are always good

If you’re wondering how God might be working behind the scenes in your life or your ministry, this message will bring clarity, encouragement, and hope.

Let it strengthen your trust in the One who is always working for His glory and our good.

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🎙️ New Episode Alert! 🎙️

The latest episode of Rooted in God’s Word is here! 🌱 This week’s sermon from Acts 18:1–11 is titled:

✨ “Divine Encouragement” ✨

In this episode, we look at how God strengthens His servants in the midst of fear and discouragement. Paul needed encouragement in Corinth—and so do we in our own lives. Listen in to be reminded of the God who speaks, strengthens, and sustains His people for the work He has called them to.

📖 “Do not be afraid, but go on speaking and do not be silent, for I am with you…” (Acts 18:9–10 ESV)

🎧 Available now on your favorite podcast platform!

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🌿 NEW EPISODE – Rooted in God’s Word 🌿
🎧 Acts 17:1-15 – Proclaiming Christ in a Divided World

In today’s message, we followed Paul and his team into Thessalonica and Berea, watching as the Gospel confronted false kings, challenged cultural norms, and brought transformation to hearts.

We were reminded that the Gospel is not just a story or a set of ideas, it is the power of God to bring liberty, healing, and unity in a world fractured by division.

Paul’s example calls us to proclaim Christ with boldness and love, trusting God’s Word to do the work only it can do. The Gospel divides, some receive it with joy while others resist, but in Christ, walls of hostility are torn down and true reconciliation is possible.

💡 “You Share the Gospel in truth, with boldness, and love them.”

🎙️ Listen to the full sermon now and be encouraged to live faithfully in the mission Jesus gave us:

📖 “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation.” (Mark 16:15 ESV)

Listen to this powerful message, about the POWER of the Gospel Message to rise above Division to bring Unity.

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🎙️ New Podcast Episode: “Jailbreak”

In Acts 16:11–40, we witness the unstoppable power of the Gospel to set captives free. From Lydia’s heart opened by the Spirit, to a slave girl released from demonic oppression, to Paul and Silas praising God in prison as the chains fell off—God shows His power to bring freedom in every kind of bondage.

This message isn’t just about what God did then; it’s about what He’s still doing now. Are there chains in your life—fear, doubt, resentment, or sin—that have you feeling imprisoned? Jesus still breaks chains today.

Tune in to this powerful message and be reminded that no prison, physical or spiritual, can hold back the liberating power of Christ.

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In today’s sermon podcast, Rooted in the Word of God, we explore the powerful truths of Acts 16:1–10.

We walk with Paul, Silas, and Timothy through the early days of the second missionary journey, discovering how the Holy Spirit actively leads, guides, and even redirects the plans of faithful servants. From the calling of Timothy to the vision in Macedonia, we learn how God prepares the way and how our response should be one of trust and surrender.

We also talk about the pruning work of the Word of God in our lives — how it comforts and convicts, how it bears fruit but also removes what is dead or unhealthy. It's a deep and honest look at how to let go of control and trust in God's perfect direction.

Are you seeking God's will for your life? This episode will help you see the tools He gives us to discern His plan and walk boldly in it.

📖 Listen in now and be encouraged to abide more deeply, trust more fully, and surrender more completely.

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