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Seven Last Words: Lessons from the Final Chapter of Revelation, September 13 – October 25, 2026
Jesus speaks to the Apostle John from Heaven, some 60 years after His Resurrection and Ascension. We have those last words in the New Testament book called Revelation or Apocalypse. In the final chapter of that Book of Scripture, the Master calls His church to become what He has called them to be. And He…
Guest Speaker: Justin Halas (August 23 & 30)
Roser is excited to welcome guest speaker, Justin Halas, Executive Director of HAND UP TO VICTORY to the pulpit on Sunday, August 23 and 30 at both the 8:30 AM Chapel Service and the 10:00 AM Worship Service in the Sanctuary. Both services will be streamed on the Roser YouTube channel (youtube.com/c/RoserChurch). Plan to join us for an…
A Reluctant Prophet, Lessons from Jonah, July 19 – August 16
Download Pastor Dirk’s Sermon App Most of the biblical prophets questioned their mission at some point. They wondered why God had chosen them, or why He called them to such extraordinary lengths. Jonah illustrates what happens when these questions overwhelm and overtake us. We learn from his story how to respond when we face God’s…
Christ for Us, Lessons from Colossians, June 7 – July 12, 2026
Download Pastor Dirk’s Sermon App A world this fiercely divided will require extraordinary power to reunite it. In his Letter to the Colossians, the Apostle Paul explains the unifying power that we have in Christ. As we meditate on this Christ together, God’s Spirit can empower us to become part of this unifying force. Week…
Next Steps: Lessons from Joshua, April 12 – May 31, 2026
Download Pastor Dirk’s Sermon App As we emerge from Easter, we face the challenge of a fresh start. Jesus rose from the dead to give us new life, but now we must learn to live this new life. To guide us in our reflections, we follow Joshua’s story, the man God called to succeed Moses…
Ash Wednesday
WED FEB 18 at Noon – Since ancient times, ashes have been a symbol of repentance, a visible sign of our desire to be cleansed and healed. Join us in the Roser Memorial Chapel or online on the Roser Church YouTube Channel, as we begin our healing journey of Lent together. We will sing hymns, have special music…
Conquering the Chaos: Lessons from Jesus on His Way to the Cross, February 22 – March 22, 2026
Download Pastor Dirk’s Sermon App Jesus knew that His story would soon take an unexpected turn, and He braced His disciples for the shock. In a series of teachings and parables, He provides firm handles to grasp throughout the stormy days to come. Those instructions still guide us as we navigate our own chaotic times.…
Why Pray? Learning from the Lord’s Prayer, January 4 – February 15, 2026
Download Pastor Dirk’s Sermon App Why bother to pray? Does it change anything? Is God even listening? When Jesus teaches His disciples about prayer, He answers these and many other questions in a deep and life-altering way. Week 1: Our Father, Matthew 6:5-9, Sunday, January 4, 2026 By what right do we enter God’s throne…
Christmas Visions of the King, December 14-28, 2025
The Christmas Season changes what we see. Lights and decorations everywhere adorn doors, windows and walls. Behind all these new sights, however, profound original visions still shine – visions that inspire not just our season, but our entire lives. Week 1: An Upside-Down World, Luke 2:1-7, Sunday, December 14, 2025, Third Sunday of Advent The…
Sunday School
Are you interested in serving our wonderful, growing group of Children and Youth on Sunday mornings? Please prayerfully consider this amazing opportunity to serve. You can give one Sunday a month, a quarter, whatever fits your schedule. Let’s surround them with an awesome crew of spiritual parents and grandparents! Click on the link above and…
Re-Entering the Sanctuary: Lessons from Ezra, November 2-30, 2025
As we re-enter our newly renovated sanctuary, we should reflect on both the blessing and the responsibility that this blessing presents. Before the priest, Ezra began his ministry in a newly constructed temple, he records lessons that will inspire us to follow in his tradition of faithful service. Week 1: Moving with God, Ezra 1:1-4,…
Who Is Jesus? A Timeless Perspective, Sept 28 Oct 26, 2025
As time unfolds, our view of people can change. As we get to know them better, new dimensions of their character emerge. Our view of Jesus is no different. By reflecting on the first chapter of John’s Gospel, we may find new reasons to follow Him. Week 1: In the Beginning, John 1:1-5, Sunday, September…
Where Is God? Aug 17 – Sept 21, 2025
A mysterious prophet named Habakkuk lived during tumultuous times. His country was in chaos. He was surrounded by enemies. No one seemed to take God seriously any more. So he asks God some intense questions, questions we still ask today in our own tumultuous times. Week 1: Good Questions, Habakkuk 1:1-4, Sunday, August 17, 2025…
First Things: Paul’s Opening Words to a Community Called to Serve, July 6 – Aug 10, 2025
When Jesus died on the cross, a young rabbi named Saul was discovering his reason to be. He had no idea that this same Jesus would soon upend all his plans. Later, as he writes to a new community of Jesus-followers in Rome, he extends that challenge to rethink the entire purpose of their lives. …
Child & Youth Sunday, April 27, 2025
Our Children and Young People will lead all aspects of our worship during the 10:00 AM Worship Service including welcoming, ushering, music and even preaching. Come enjoy the gifts of service that they bring, as we rejoice together in what God is doing in their young lives. Watch… Roser Church is located near the Anna…
Reflections, April 27 – June 29
Beginning on Sunday, May 4, our 8:30 AM worship service will be held in the Chapel, while the 10:00 AM service will continue in the Sanctuary. As we transition from Easter into Summer, we will refresh ourselves with a variety of reflections, each shedding a different light on our work here as God’s people for our…
Deep Questions: Why Easter Changes Us! (March 30 – April 27)
As Easter approaches, we should be asking ourselves some important questions, deep questions about our purpose. As we reflect on these questions, we experience the powerful presence of a Jesus who shared our humanity, so that He might transform us into the people He always intended us to be. Please join us in person or…
Recalculating… Moving Forward in God’s Direction (Feb 16 – Mar 23)
We have all been there. Something gets in our way, and a voice from our phone tells us that we must recalculate our directions. The storms of last year have forced many of us to recalculate. Thankfully God is already redirecting us. The story of the early church demonstrates this powerful truth, that God uses…
When God Decides: Lessons from the Prophet Elijah (Jan 5 – Feb 9)
As world events unfold, God’s ways sometimes get lost in the noise. Sometimes, however, God will not be ignored. Through the prophet Elijah, God intervenes directly in Israel’s history to make His way clear. By reflecting on this historic intervention, we can discern God’s ways in our own chaotic time. Week 1: When Resources Are…
Hope Reborn (Dec 8 – 29)
God’s people waited for what seemed like an eternity for His promises to be fulfilled. At last, that day had arrived, but few were ready for the event. The coming of this Child meant more than most could understand. Some 2000 years later, however, with the benefit of hindsight, we can now see that Christmas…
Jesus is … (October 20 – December 1)
PLEASE NOTE: Through the month of November we will have one Sunday Worship Service at 10:00 AM in the Sanctuary. The service will be live streamed or watch later on the Roser YouTube channel…. youtube.com/@RoserChurch. Who is Jesus? Many have offered opinions, so finding an accurate answer to this question can be difficult. In the…
Ten Rules for a Blessed Life (July 21 – Oct 6)
Many of us grew up with some idea of the Ten Commandments, even if we cannot recite them in order, even if we have broken a few of them. When God revealed them to His people, He was not simply issuing moral laws. He was also outlining a path toward a full, abundant life, blessed…
Breaking New Ground (May 19 – June 23)
When Jesus came, he lived within a religious culture formed by centuries of tradition. But how would His message translate in other cultures? He charged His early followers with figuring this out. They learned lessons that still inspire us today, as we pursue this same challenging mission within our own culturally diverse world. Note: Pastor…
Why Bother? Rediscovering the Power of Faith (April 7 – May 12)
For many in our culture, faith is evaporating. Things they used to believe in are quickly collapsing: family, relationships, country, morality, religion. However, we are not the first age to wrestle with the fragile nature of life. In the book of Ecclesiastes, an ancient teacher shares his response to despair, lessons that can help us…
Indestructible Love: An Early Easter Story (Mar 27 – Mar 31)
Weeks before Jesus was nailed to a cross, He showed us its purpose. He called His friend Lazarus to illustrate that purpose in a powerful way. As we walk with Lazarus through his life and death tragedy, we discover a power that overcomes our own challenge-filled story: God’s Indestructible Love.
Powerfully Convinced (Feb 18 – Mar 17)
Jesus changes us as we experience His power. In five stories from the early church, we see what happens when His power challenges a new audience of seekers and skeptics.
Good Friday
FRI MAR 29 at Noon – WATCH: YouTube channelThe choir will sing, there will be a message from Pastor Dirk Rodgers and communion will be served. In the stillness of the Chapel, one can sometimes sense the continuing presence of the small group of early Anna Maria Island pioneers who came together to worship and to study the…
Lessons from King David: The Early Years (Jan 7 – Feb 11)
As we begin a New Year together, we follow a story of new times in the scriptures. The old days had their glory and promise, but what happens when the present goes dark? How will God reignite a new flame of truth and purpose among His people?
God With Us: Why Christmas Matters! (Dec 3 – 31)
Just as the world seemed to be falling apart, God makes a promise. In His time and in His way, He would send a new world power to make things right. What happened to that promise? Does it still inspire us with hope in our own broken world?
Faith that Conquers: 8 Weeks in Romans 8 (Oct 1 – Nov 19, 2023)
“Faith” can just be a word, but it can also generate power. True faith, as Scripture describes it, provides an entirely new perspective on life. Paul’s letter to the Romans describes this powerful faith in great detail, culminating in the dramatic language of chapter 8. Join us as we discover at deeper levels this faith…
God’s Gracious Choices: Lessons from the Life of Jacob (Aug 20 – Sept 24, 2023)
God’s ways are often mysterious to us, but grace is always woven through them. Jacob was far from perfect, but God still chose him and gave him the name “Israel.” Through his imperfect descendants God would restore His world. His gracious ways with Jacob therefore inspire us with hope that He will also use us…
New Directions: When God Crosses Our Boundaries (July 9 – Aug 13, 2023)
When God sent His Son into the world, He intended for things to change. For thousands of years, He had promised change, and now He was delivering. Not surprisingly some resisted, but His Spirit still worked, and is still working to change all of us, even when this change is uncomfortable.
When God Seems Wrong: A Prophet’s Tough Questions (May 21 – June 18, 2023)
Centuries ago, when suffering and injustice plagued a nation, a bold prophet confronted God about his ways. What were his complaints and how did God respond? Their conversation provides a perspective that will help us discern God’s will in our own troubled times.
A Spiritual House on Fire (April 16 – May 14, 2023)
Fires always demand our attention, even when they are contained. When they are out of control, they demand immediate attention. In the opening chapters of Acts, God starts a spiritual fire in His own house that urgently calls each of us to do something.
When Grace Works: Transforming a Broken and Divided World (Feb 12 – Mar 26)
“Grace” is more than a pleasant word. Rightly understood and applied, grace is power. This power begins with God and flows freely into our thoughts, words, and actions, if we allow it to change us. Because of its transforming power, we have every reason to hope, even when our world seems hopelessly broken.
Rebuilding after the Storm (Jan 8 – Feb 5)
Over these last couple years, our region has endured much. Disease, disaster, and division have taken their toll on our resources and our resolve. We now have a choice: to surrender or rebuild. At Roser, we will dig into the history of God’s people to unearth the power to start again.
Christmas Miracles (Advent, 2022 & New Year’s Day, 2023)
At Christmas, we celebrate miracles that changed the world. To many, these miracles remain hidden. For those who are willing to see them, however, God offers power, encouragement, hope and joy. After the challenging year that we have all experienced, let’s rediscover these miracles together. Note: The Christmas Cantata will take place on Sunday, Dec…
Discovering Praise (Nov 6-Nov 24)
Praise sometimes requires a journey. Life can go sideways, filling us with tears, fears, or anger, rather than joy. How can we see God through these clouds? The Psalms often take us on this journey, from lament to praise through prayer. Week 1: A God Who Listens, Psalm 4:1-8, November 6, 2022 The praise journey…
Blessings & Lemonade: How Jesus Transforms Our Bad Days (Sept 11-Oct 30)
“When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” We have all heard the advice, and we smile, because we know that life is not that simple. In His Sermon on the Mount, however, Jesus takes this message to another level. He provides concrete reasons to believe that blessing comes even when we face hard times. Join…
Four Reasons to Hope: The Story of Ruth (Aug 14 – Sept 4)
Join us for Sunday Worship at 8:30 or 10:00 AM in person or online. READ MORE (Video posted after the sermon is completed.) Note: Pastor Dirk’s Sermons also available by Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, or Spreaker, or Amazon Music When tragedy strikes, a young woman looks for a reason to hope, and she finds it in…
Commands of Christ Devotionals
On Sunday, July 17 Pastor Dirk began a new Sermon Series: TRUE LOVE: FACT & FICTION. On week 3, “A New Model”, Jesus provides a new standard of love that measures all other attempts at love. We observed that our love grows as we obey the commands of Christ. Download a summary list: The Commands…
True Love: Fact & Fiction (July 17- August 7)
Join us for Sunday Worship at 8:30 or 10:00 AM in person or online. READ MORE Few ideas captivate us like love. We want to feel it. We are elated by it, but we are also severely wounded by it. Too often, the lines between true love and false love confuse and mislead us. Jesus…
Radical: Vision of HOPE Devotionals
On Sunday, June 5 Pastor Dirk began a new Sermon Series: RADICAL: Four Visions that Change Everything. In the third sermon from Ezekiel 37:1-10, A Vision of Hope, when it looks as if God’s plans were dead and His people seemed lost and defeated, God raises them from the dead and breathes His Spirit into…
RADICAL: Four Visions that Change Everything (June 5 – 26)
Join us for Sunday Worship at 8:30 or 10:00 AM in person or online. READ MORE Vision tells us where we are going and why we are doing what we are doing. In the chaos of life, vision helps us to focus, as we overcome distractions, obstacles and objections that might otherwise derail us. By…
Radical – Vision of God Devotionals
On Sunday, June 5 Pastor Dirk began a new Sermon Series: RADICAL: Four Visions that Change Everything. In the first sermon from Ezekiel 1:1-9, A Vision of God, we followed a vision of our awesome God revealed to Ezekiel. MONDAY: To continue this reflection, we look at a vision revealed to Moses through a burning…
IMPACT: When Faith Makes a Difference (April 24 – May 29)
Join us for Sunday Worship at 8:30 or 10:00 AM in person or online. READ MORE Faith can be private, just between me and God. True faith, however, does not stop there. It changes us so that we can help to change the world. Throughout His ministry, Jesus inspired us to have faith that makes…
A Rocky Path to Glory: Learning Victory from the Master (Mar 2 – Apr 17)
Join us for Sunday Worship at 8:30 or 10:00 AM in person or online. READ MORE True victories — victories that change things and move the pile — are never without cost. The road to victory winds through stormy environments, dangerous terrain, and brutal opposition. This is the road that Jesus traveled on His way…
Still Standing: Finding Strength through the Storm (February, 2022)
As our life together moves forward — facing challenges, overcoming obstacles, finding purpose — we may need some encouragement, assurance that our efforts will not be in vain. How can we know that our journey will end in victory? In his letter to the Philippians, the Apostle Paul writes words of encouragement from behind prison…
Inspired: Life-Changing Truth in the Story of Daniel (January, 2022)
What inspires our best human achievements? Many have seen potential where others see only obstacles. If we are looking for this sort of inspiration, God remains ready to breath it. In this series we see His work powerfully revealed in the life of Daniel. Even while enemies and obstacles engulfed him, God gives this young…
Rediscover: Why Christmas Truly Matters (Advent, 2021)
Christmas means many things to many people. We watch the same movies, hear the same music, prepare the same meals. Sometimes our memories of the season bring joy, other times they bring sadness. Whatever our experiences, let’s take time this year to rediscover why Christmas truly matters for all of us, every day of every…
Next: What God Has in Store for Us (October, November, 2021)
As this challenging year heads toward a close, we reflect on what God has in store for us in the coming years. What should our Next Steps look like as we engage with our community in God’s mission. To inform those steps, we reflect on an historic turning point among God’s people, the dedication of…
Essential Engagement: Commitment to Mission (October, 2021)
We are better together. Many organizations must discover this truth for themselves, and, as a church, we have the same challenge. We may try to follow Jesus alone, but we will accomplish more when we join others in His work. As a family of Jesus-followers, we are called to make a difference in this world. …
Essential Engagement: Commitment to Others (September, 2021)
As students return to school, we are immediately immersed in the culture of learning. Children do homework, teachers prepare lessons, and parents attend a whole new slate of events. As God’s children, we are also called to school, to learn what it means to live within His family. Sermons also available by Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google…
Essential Disciplines: Sharing Our Faith (August, 2021)
When we love others, we are quick to share good news with them. As Jesus-followers, we are experiencing the best news ever spoken, that God has entered the world to restore it. If we believe this news, and we care about those around us, we must learn to share our experience with others. Sermons also…
Essential Disciplines: Stewardship & Giving (July – August, 2021)
“Wealth” is both a promising and a dangerous word. Our culture often links wealth to safety, security and pleasure. However, wealth also holds hidden dangers that can destroy our families and our souls. The scriptures offer timeless wisdom on wealth, how to possess it without being possessed by it. Sermons also available by Podcast on Apple…
Essential Disciplines: Prayer (June, 2021)
Does prayer make a difference? Is God even listening? Are we doing this right? Do I have enough faith? God gives us this powerful gift of prayer, but do we know what we have? Do we know how to use it? Sermons also available by Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, or Spreaker Week 1: The Role of…
Essential Disciplines: Bible Reading (May – June, 2021)
For thousands of years, God reveals Himself in the stories of scripture. As we immerse ourselves in these stories, His Holy Spirit encourages and strengths us. Let’s discover how to maximize the benefits waiting for us in powerful pages of the Bible. Sermons also available by Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, or Spreaker Week 1: Trees in…
Essential Truths: Why Am I Here? (May, 2021)
The Story of Abraham anticipates the story of Jesus, revealing a consistent biblical message about who we are and what our purpose is. These sermons were delivered during the spring of 2021. Sermon Notes and Discussion Questions are provided for each session. Sermons also available by Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, or Spreaker Week 1: Discovering Our…
Essential Truths: Why the Bible? (April, 2021)
By reflecting on a few key passages in scripture, we learn that the Bible is God’s Story with the Power to Shape Our Story. These sermons were delivered during the spring of 2021. Sermon Notes and Discussion Questions are provided for each session. Sermons also available by Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, or Spreaker Week 1: God’s…
Essential Truths: Why the Cross? (March, 2021)
By reflecting on the opening three chapters in Romans, we discover that the Cross is God’s Solution to the Human Problem of Sin. These sermons were delivered during the spring of 2021. Sermon Notes and Discussion Questions are provided for each session. Sermons also available by Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, or Spreaker Week 1: The Human…
Essential Truths: Who Is Jesus? (January – February, 2021)
By reflecting on the opening three chapters in John, we discover that Jesus is God and Man, Lord and Savior. These sermons were delivered during the winter of 2021. Sermon Notes and Discussion Questions are provided for each session. Sermons also available by Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, or Spreaker Week 1: Jesus Is God and Man…
Essential Truths: Who Is God? (January, 2021)
By reflecting on the Psalms, we discover that God is beyond us, God is with us, and God is Trinity. These sermons were delivered during the winter of 2021. Sermon Notes and Discussion Questions are provided for each session. Sermons also available by Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, or Spreaker Week 1: God is Beyond Us (Psalm…
Invincible Hope (Advent, 2020)
Pastor Dirk presented the following three sermons at Roser Church, during the Advent season, 2020. Sermon Notes and Discussion Questions are provided for each session. Week 1: Hope for a Young Mother (Luke 1:26-38) While a young woman in Nazareth prepares for her wedding, she receives a stunning message. She would soon be the mother…
Time for Good News (November, 2020)
Pastor Dirk presented the following three sermons on the Gospel of Mark to begin his ministry at Roser Church. Week 1: A New Beginning (Mark 1:1-8) When everything seems dark, God sends Good News about a Savior who can deliver us from this darkness. Scripture: Mark 1:1-8. Sermon Notes & Discussion Guide Week 2: A…
