This sermon is the third installment in the "All In" series, focusing on the critical difference between being planted in church and being rooted in God's Word. While being planted (showing up and being present) is visible and important, being rooted is the invisible work that happens beneath the surface—in the quiet, personal engagement with Scripture. The pastor emphasizes that the Christian life is not just a moment of decision but a lifestyle of continuous growth. Using Jesus' Parable of the Sower, the message explores how the same seed (God's Word) produces different results based on the condition of the soil (our hearts). The sermon challenges believers to move beyond simply hearing God's Word to actively receiving it, retaining it, and persevering in obedience to it. True spiritual growth requires tending the soil of our lives, removing the weeds and thorns that choke out God's Word, and allowing our roots to go deep through consistent, personal engagement with Scripture rather than relying solely on Sunday services.

Next Steps - Step 1 Sunday May 3rd at 1 PM - https://www.churchofthepines.com/next-steps

First Wednesday On The Property - https://subspla.sh/mpy4xq2

Small Group Leader Training - May 17th and May 24th during the 10 and 11:30 AM services