Rooted | Nicole Stark-Nitzel

In this message, Pastor Nicole challenges us to consider what it looks like to remain anchored and rooted in Christ when it’s easy to drift. Drifting can happen gradually, but staying rooted requires intentionality. Through Scripture and personal stories, Pastor Nicole shares three keys to remaining firmly established in Christ: knowing God's Word and believing it is true, choosing obedience to what God says, and knowing Jesus—not simply knowing about Him. When we make God's Word our foundation, obey His direction, and abide in His presence, we can stand firm even when the current of culture tries to pull us away.

The invitation is simple but powerful: read our Bibles, obey Jesus, and be with Him daily. Jesus calls us to abide in Him, just as a branch remains connected to the vine. When we intentionally seek Him and build our lives on His Word, we become a church that is rooted and anchored rather than one that drifts with the current. The goal isn't simply to start well, but to remain faithful and finish well by keeping our hearts connected to Jesus.