by Derek Fekkes | Apr 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
I wanted to take some time to address an issue that a number of people have asked about: The biblical call to examine oneself before partaking of Communion, and the solemnity and seriousness this gives to communion. If you have read Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians...
by Derek Fekkes | Mar 25, 2026 | Uncategorized
At the end of this past week’s sermon, I made a point that perhaps could use a bit more explanation. I said: “You may notice that I’m not leaving you with any specific actions steps, and I often don’t leave you with action steps. This isn’t because there are no action...
by Anlee Fekkes | Jan 23, 2026 | Uncategorized
By: Anlee Fekkes In an Amazon Prime world with thousands of options to choose from and an E-mail inbox that is probably full of unread subscriptions to daily encouragement newsletters, it can be hard to sift through the pile to find a resource that comes alongside you...
by Derek Fekkes | Jan 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
The turn of the calendar presents a natural time for reflecting on the past, and considering the future. Over the past almost nine years Roots Church has existed, I have taken this opportunity to reflect and consider the state of our church. Here is some of what’s on...
by Derek Fekkes | Dec 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
In the sermon text yesterday (Genesis 28:10-22), God appears to Jacob in a dream. When Jacob wakes up, he realizes that this was no ordinary dream, and responds with, “Surely, the LORD is in this place, and I did not know it.” And then we are told, “And he was afraid...
by Derek Fekkes | Nov 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
In my conversations and meetings with people recently, I have been struck by how prevalent suffering is among our body. Many have gone through, or are currently going through, deep and painful suffering, either as the result of their own sin, others sin against them,...
