by Derek Fekkes | Dec 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
Yesterday, Pete Williamson preached on humility, using Jesus’ parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector. The takeaway from this parable is that there is only one route into God’s favor and salvation, and that is through his mercy towards undeserving sinners. There...
by Derek Fekkes | Nov 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
This past Sunday, we looked at Jesus’ claim to forgive sins, and said that God’s forgiveness of sins is not based merely on his love and will to forgive sins, but also on the sacrifice of Jesus in our place. The gospel is not just “God is gracious, loving, and...
by Derek Fekkes | Oct 7, 2019 | Uncategorized
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:19-20) I...
by Derek Fekkes | Sep 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
We got certificate of occupancy! Beginning this Sunday (9/22) Roots Church meets at 8925 271st St. NW at 10:30 am!! Thank you to all of you who have put in time and resources to make this happen. I am keenly aware of God’s grace in bringing us to this point, and...
by Derek Fekkes | Sep 7, 2019 | Uncategorized
Last week, I attended a day-long seminar with professor and author Kyle Strobel, hosted by the 3Strand Church Network that we are a part of. Kyle recently wrote a book on power and weakness in the kingdom of God, and the seminar was centered around that topic. This is...
