Rooted - Grow Deep. Live Strong.
Plant - Harvest
January 29, 2023 • Bob North, Lead Pastor • Matthew 9:35–38
God, the master gardener’s, ultimate goal is to produce a great harvest in and through each and every person. There is a harvest of spiritual fruit that can be developed in the life of the believer. There is also a harvest of souls that will be a result of God’s work in the individual.
Plant - Prune
January 22, 2023 • John 15:1–5
A natural part of an organic relationship with God is the process of pruning. Just as a plant is healthier after pruning and has revitalized growth, so a Christian experiences growth when areas of their lives are trimmed or thinned. Though this process can be painful in the moment, the outcome is something beautiful. As a follower of Jesus we must see God’s work in our lives as something that has our best in mind and his glory at stake.
Plant - Grow
January 15, 2023 • Bob North, Lead Pastor • 1 Corinthians 3:5–9, Ephesians 3:17–19, Colossians 3:15–17, Colossians 2:6–7, Ephesians 4:15–16
The growth of a Christian is complex and involves many change agents like other believers, God’s Word, personal prayer and worship. These things are all very important, but they only serve to set up fertile soil in a Christians heart. The growth comes from God and his exclusive work in our lives. Similar to the part a farmer plays in growing a crop, he tills the soil, he plants the seed, he waters the seed but God is the one who causes the growth. When we do what we can do to create an environment for growth than God’s work in our lives can take root.
Rooted - Plant
January 8, 2023 • Bob North, Lead Pastor • Matthew 13:1–9, Matthew 13:18–23, Mark 8:35, John 16:33, Luke 21:34
The seed of the gospel is available to all. It is sown generously no matter the heart condition of the individual. Its ability to take root and grow when planted is dependent on condition of the “soil” of one’s heart.