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Pastor Dirk's Sermons
by Pastor Dirk Rodgers
Weekly reflections on the scriptures from our Worship Services at Roser Church, Anna Maria, Florida.
Episodes
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Seven Last Words (2026), Week 7: A Decision, Revelation 22:18-21, Sun, Oct 25, 2026
As the last book of the Bible closes, it presents us with an important choice. We must decide whether John is telling us the truth about what God has planned for us and for our world. This decision must then set a course for how we conduct our lives, our journey from here to there. The Point:...
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Seven Last Words (2026), Week 6: A Gate, Revelation 22:14-17, Sun, Oct 18, 2026
Christ alone holds the key to our future, our transition from this life to eternity. He issues an open invitation to anyone who will come, to this life and the next with Him in His glorious presence. The Point: Christ comes to open the way to paradise. Next Steps: This week, let’s do one more…
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Seven Last Words (2026), Week 5: A Beginning and Ending, Revelation 22:12-13, Sun, Oct 11, 2026
How things begin does not always reveal how they will end. How we begin the journey does not always predict where we will end up. In one important case, however, the beginning and the ending are the same. The One who created the world will also determine its destiny. The One who created us will...
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Seven Last Words (2026), Week 4: An Unmasking, Revelation 22:8-11, Sun, Oct 4, 2026
In times when ships displayed colors to declare their identity, enemies sometimes deceived one another by hiding their true colors. John sees a time, coming soon, when the truth will come out, and people will be seen for who they truly are. The Point: How we live determines whom we worship. Next...
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Seven Last Words (2026), Week 3: A Scroll, Revelation 22:6-7, Sun, Sept 27, 2026
Our souls crave certainty, We have been too often misguided, deceived and deluded. More information has not solved our problems. If anything, we are now left with too many possibilities, a confusing collection of choices. Into this cloud of unknowing, Jesus speaks a comforting word of certainly…
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Seven Last Words (2026), Week 2: A City, Revelation 22:3b-5, Sun, Sept 20, 2026
When John sees the vision recorded in Revelation, the precious city of Jerusalem was in ruins, razed to the ground by Roman forces. However, God did not abandon His people. John sees the Son of David returned to His glorious, eternal throne, and the kingdom forever restored. The Point: God will…
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Seven Last Words (2026), Week 1: A Tree, Revelation 22:1-3a, Sun, Sept 13, 2026
The Scriptures begin and end in a garden, featuring a tree that has always promised eternal life. That tree is still standing, and so are God’s people. A family that began with one couple has now become a multitude. How can this vision inspire us? The Point: Christ offers us the life we were…
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Reflections (2026): Thinking about Potential: Ephesians 3:21-22, Sunday, Sept 6, 2026
After returning from his travels, Pastor Dirk shares lessons learned during his time of rest and reflection. The Point: Paul’s prayer reminds us that God has given us potential, unlimited potential, right here in our little church, to make a real difference in a world that is racing to destroy...
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A Reluctant Prophet, Lessons from Jonah (2026): Week 5: Refocused, Jonah 4:5-11, Sunday, Aug 16, 2026
The closing scenes of Jonah’s story bring us back to the beginning, a place of refusal and rebellion. Once more, God moves directly to call His prophet back on task. Where are we in the process of engagement and evaluation? How is God calling us to refocus on His will for lives? The Point: In our...
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A Reluctant Prophet, Lessons from Jonah (2026): Week 4: Reengaged, Jonah 3:1-5, Sunday, Aug 9, 2026
Now reengaged in his calling, Jonah sees God work powerfully among a foreign people. Sometimes we need those outside the circle to give us a new perspective. Jonah’s story of recommitment presses us to reassess our own level of engagement. What would we be willing to do if we ventured a bit…
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A Reluctant Prophet, Lessons from Jonah (2026): Week 3: Rescued, Jonah 1:17-2:10, Sunday, Aug 2, 2026
Finally, in the depths of the sea, in the belly of a huge fish, God gets Jonah’s attention. Critics have wondered whether this story is more mythical than historical, but Jonah himself leaves little doubt as to its meaning. God’s salvation is far more powerful than our rebellion. The Point: No...
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A Reluctant Prophet, Lessons from Jonah (2026): Week 2: Rejected, Jonah 1:4-6, Sunday, July 26, 2026
Jonah’s decision to run from God’s call carries dramatic consequences. He endangers himself and others. God creates a storm to bring him back online. What can we learn from this story about God’s commitment to our participation in His work? The Point: How deeply to we embrace God’s calling on our...
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A Reluctant Prophet, Lessons from Jonah (2026): Week 1: Refused, Jonah 1:1-3, Sunday, July 19, 2026
When God calls, will we embrace the honor? Jonah refuses and chooses instead to run the other way. Later in the story he explains his reasons, but are they credible? What answers do we offer when we are likewise called to serve as God’s representatives in our broken world? The Point: How strongly...
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Christ for Us (2026): Week 6: Christ Is All, Colossians 3:11-17, Sunday, July 12, 2026
People will remain divided until they discover the gift of forgiveness. In Christ, we find the power to forgive all, because He died for all. We learn to forgive ourselves and one another. In Him, we learn to love all, because God loves all. The Point: While the world divides, Christ gives us the...
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Christ for Us (2026): Week 5: Christ, the Life, Colossians 3:1-4, Sunday, July 5, 2026
Life is more than physical existence. Science can try to explain how we got here, but it cannot tell us why we are here. Christ does that. In Christ, we do not merely exist. We live. He is our life, in this world and the next. The Point: Christ gives us options. We can choose a better way to…
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Christ for Us (2026): Week 4: Christ, the Fulness, Colossians 2:6-12, Sunday, June 28, 2026
In the remodeling world, there are two general options. We can just fix the obvious failings, or we can tear down and rebuild. Christ comes so that we can be entirely remade. In this life, He rebuilds us spiritually. In the next life, He rebuilds us physically. His fullness will enable our…
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Christ for Us (2026): Week 3: Christ, the Mystery, Colossians 1:24-29, Sunday, June 21, 2026
For centuries, God told His story mostly through one people in one part of the world. Throughout this period, there were hints of His future plans, but most of His intentions were shrouded in mystery. In Christ, however, God reveals the truth behind this mystery, His eternal plan to reclaim His...
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Christ for Us (2026): Week 2: Christ, the Son, Colossians 1:15-20, Sunday, June 14, 2026
Christ’s power to reunite us comes from His identity. He is both fully divine and fully human. He alone has this identity, so only He can save us from our destructive ways. Because of who He is, He can reconcile a world that seems to be ripping itself apart. The Point: Welcome to the family! God...
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Christ for Us (2026): Week 1: Christ, the Redeemer, Colossians 1:9-14, Sunday, June, 2026
Researchers have shown that we are biologically and psychologically wired to please someone. in the opening chapter of his letter, Paul prays that His readers would live worthy lives by pleasing God. He puts in the right order. When we try first to please ourselves or someone else, we mess with a...
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Next Steps - Lessons from Joshua (2026): Week 7: Winning the Victory, Joshua 6:12-19, Sunday, May 31, 2026
When God wins, His victory is neither partial nor marginal. It is complete, entire and whole. In this early stage of His people’s journey, God shows them where this story is going, revealing a victory that some day the entire world will acknowledge as they bow before the Sovereign Lord. The…
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Next Steps - Lessons from Joshua (2026): Week 6: Fighting the Battle, Joshua 5:13-6:5, Sunday, May 24, 2026
As the first step into their newly rediscovered homeland, God again leads in dramatic fashion. This fight would be His fight. The people were required to listen, obey and follow, but God alone provided the power to win. The Point: Our God’s holy power should both inspire and humble us. Next…
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Next Steps - Lessons from Joshua (2026): Week 5: Remembering the Moment, Joshua 4:1-7, May 17, 2026
Memory can be a blessing or a curse, depending upon what we are remembering. Our more powerful memories constantly push themselves into and influence our present. Through Joshua, therefore, God commands His people to memorialize and remember this event, so that it can guide them far into the…
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A Mothers Day Tribute, Roser Children & Youth, Sunday, May 10, 2026
We take a break from our sermon series this Sunday, so the Children and Youth of Roser can offer their tribute to all types of mothers who serve our families here at Roser Church. Enjoy this interview with Charlie, one of our young people who shares his views on the importance of faith and…
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Next Steps - Lessons from Joshua (2026): Week 4: Crossing the Line, Joshua 3:1-7, May 3, 2026
At last the day comes when planning gives way to action. However, this was no ordinary plan and no ordinary action. God made it clear that He was the true Leader of His people, leaving no doubt about whose vision they were following. The Point: The same powerful LORD who brought us here will also...
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Next Steps - Lessons from Joshua (2026): Week 3: Exploring Possibilities, Joshua 2:1-7, Apr 26, 2026
God’s sovereignty uses the wisdom He invests in His leaders. To overcome their enemies, the leaders befriend an ally who might be discounted by some. However, the redemptive story of God is powerfully creative, incorporating all manner of people and persuasions. The Point: Never underestimate the...
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Next Steps - Lessons from Joshua (2026): Sharing a Vision, Joshua 1:10-18, Apr 19, 2026
Visions are realized when God’s people share them. To experience the fullness of God’s blessing, they must all commit themselves to a process of obedience and faithful service. And they must not quit until all God’s people receive what He intends for them. The Point: Are we each willing to own…
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Next Steps - Lessons from Joshua (2026): Embracing the Challenge, Joshua 1:1-9, Apr 12, 2026
Who would want to fill the sandals of Moses? Few would be foolish enough to try. Joshua was no fool, but God called him to do the impossible, to lead a people that frequently exasperated his powerful predecessor. What could possibly give him the courage to face this new and nearly impossible...
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Conquering the Chaos (2026): Easter Sunday, When God Gets the Last Word, Matthew 28:1-10, Apr 5, 2026
Some truths change us more than others. The fact Jesus rose from the dead has the potential to radically transform our lives, if we are willing to consider it. The life that Jesus offers can empower us all the way, though our dark times, until we too are raised to join Him in His Father's home.…
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Conquering the Chaos (2026): Good Friday, Matthew 27:32-54, Apr 3, 2026
In an age that lives out the creed, "Don't Tread on Me", Jesus allowed Himself to suffer humiliation, offering Himself as a sacrifice, so that our relationship with the Father could be restored. The Point: Jesus endured all of this humiliation so that we might know that we are loved. Next Steps:...
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Conquering the Chaos (2026): Maundy Thursday and Communion, Matthew 26:17-18;26-27, Apr 2, 2026
Jesus reinterprets the ancient tradition of Passover for a whole new generation of followers wandering through their own version of the wilderness The Point: In the Lord's Supper that we share together, we have Christ's sure and certain promise that He will sustain us through our wilderness...
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Conquering the Chaos (2026): Live Like People Matter, Matthew 25:31-36, Mar 22, 2026
Our world has become very proficient at placing people in categories. From an early age, we are trained to count people in or out for all types of reasons. Jesus reminds His disciples, however, that His categories have very little to do with ours. As we seek to do our part in restoring order in a...
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Conquering the Chaos (2026): Live Like Our Effort Matters, Matthew 25:14-18, Mar 15, 2026
Sometimes the world’s problems seem so large that we give up on finding a solution. We may feel like we are trying to move mountains with a teaspoon. Jesus reminds us, however, that our efforts matter, no matter how insignificant they might appear to us now. The Point: God both expects and…
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Conquering the Chaos (2026): Live Like Now Matters, Matthew 25:1-13, Mar 8, 2026
As we wait for God’s will to be done, we may be tempted to think that the future matters more than the present. Our despair or cynicism can lead us to discount the time we have now. In a parable about waiting, Jesus reminds us that we truly must use each day wisely, because He is still working...
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Conquering the Chaos (2026): Remember How It Ends, Matthew 24:36-42, Mar 1, 2026
Sometimes ordinary times are more dangerous than chaotic ones. When there are no obvious symptoms, we assume that there is no disease. Jesus reminds His disciples, however, that we cannot be lulled into negligence. A world that continues to ignore God will not finish well. The Point: Knowing how...
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Conquering the Chaos (2026): Week 1: Read the Signs, Matthew 24:32-35, Feb 22, 2026
Chaos is a sure sign that God’s plan has been ignored. It does not mean, however, that God is ignoring us. On the contrary, for those who follow Him, chaos builds trust rather than destroying it. Chaos confirms what God has been saying all along, that evil must be overcome for peace to flourish....
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Why Pray (2026): Week 7: Our Deliverance, Matthew 6:13; James 1:13-18, Feb 15, 2026
Life requires constant negotiation with our desires. What we want is not always good for us, or good for the ones we say we love. Tests quickly become temptations when those desires kick in. How can we keep our desires in check, so that we can become the people we are meant to be? The Point…
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Why Pray (2026): Week 6: Our Debt, Matthew 6:12-15, Feb 8, 2026
Money managers constantly tell us that debt is a bad thing. It deprives us of our independence. However, debt can also be an isolating thing. It can drive deep wedges into our closest relationships. How do we cope with these painful obstacles to the human connections that we all desire? The…
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Why Pray (2026): Week 5: Our Bread, Matthew 6:11; Exodus 16:1-5, Feb 1, 2026
Bread is a powerful symbol of both need and provision. If there is not enough bread, we cannot survive. But how much is “enough”? When have we crossed the line from need to desire? And when do our desires keep others from having what they need? The Point: Prayer reminds us that we need Our Father...
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Why Pray (2026): Week 4: Your Will, Matthew 6:10; Hebrews 10:5-7, Jan 25, 2026
God’s ways often remain a mystery to us. We don’t always understand what He is doing. How do we work through this difference? How can we come to trust His will, even when we don’t understand it? The Point: Prayer can inspire us to embrace the wisdom of God’s will. Next Steps: Where should we be...
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Why Pray (2026): Week 3: Your Kingdom, Matthew 6:10; Isaiah 9:6-7, Jan 18, 2026
While every kingdom seeks to become an empire, only one Kingdom can truly claim to be both universal and eternal. As followers of Christ, we long for the day when God’s reign truly does permeate every heart and mind. The Point: Prayer inspires us with God’s vision for our future. Next Steps: What...
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Why Pray (2026): Week 2: Your Name, Matthew 6:9; Exodus 3:13-15, Jan 11, 2026
God reveals His Name so that we can speak to Him as a Person. He is not an abstract force, or some philosophical idea. He reveals Himself as someone who loves us. How seriously do we take this honor of knowing Him? The Point: Prayer inspires us to become the powerful, holy people that God calls…
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Why Pray (2026): Week 1: Our Father, Matthew 6:5-9, Jan 4, 2026
By what right do we enter God’s throne room to ask anything of Him? This is the true miracle of prayer, that the Almighty Ruler of the Universe is also our loving Father. He knows each of us by name, wants to listen to us, and knows our needs better than we know them ourselves. Visit us at...
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Christmas Visions of the King (2025): Week 4: A Sign of Hope, Dec 28, 2025
The parents bring their child to a temple built by their ancestors. A priest continues the ancient tradition of ministering at that temple. On this day, however, he will have an unparalleled honor. He will see the very One for whom all of this was built, the One to whom it all points. Visit us at...
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Christmas Visions of the King (2025): Christmas Eve: The First Worshippers, Dec 24, 2025
Humble shepherds were the first to kneel before the new King. The church was a stall, and the altar, a manger. Little did they know that this manger would one day be replaced by a cross, and that cross, by a throne. The scene would change, but the worship they began continues today. The Child...
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Christmas Visions of the King (2025), Week 2: A Heavenly Revelation, Luke 2:8-14, Sun, Dec 21, 2025
Who will receive the honor of first seeing the new King? The rich and famous? Royalty and the noble classes? No, it would be humble shepherds on night watch. They are granted one of the most glorious privileges of all time, to witness an angelic proclamation of the new King! Visit us at...
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Christmas Visions of the King (2025), Week 1: An Upside-Down World, Luke 2:1-7, Sun, Dec 14, 2025
The story opens with an emperor and a humble family. One reigns and the other is forced into a hard, demeaning journey. Little did that emperor know, however, that this was the beginning of his end. A new King would be born who would soon launch His reign over every human heart. Visit us at...
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Re-Entering the Sanctuary (2025), Week 5: Sharing His Grace, Ezra 6:19-22, Sun, Nov 30, 2025
For God’s ancient people, Passover is a powerful celebration of His saving grace, a reminder that He has delivered captives for many generations. As we enter our new Sanctuary, we continue to celebrate that same grace, which still saves us from our own forms of captivity. Visit us at...
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Re-Entering the Sanctuary (2025), Week 4: Facing Opposition, Ezra 4:1-4, Sun, Nov 23, 2025
Building programs are never completed without obstacles. Not everyone in Judah’s region was rejoining in their new Sanctuary. God intervened, however, to ensure that their worship continued. His actions will inspire us as we face our own versions of opposition. Visit us at app.dirkscorner.com to...
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Re-Entering the Sanctuary (2025), Week 3: Celebrating New Beginnings, Ezra 3:10-13, Sunday, Nov 16, 2025
When the foundation of the new temple was completed, God’s people again gathered to worship with both joy and tears. Re-entering a Sanctuary can compel strong emotions, as we reflect on what God has done, is doing and will do. Visit us at app.dirkscorner.com to download the app
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Re-Entering the Sanctuary (2025), Week 2: Gathering as One, Ezra 3:1-3, Sunday, Nov 9, 2025
As a first step in their ancient rebuilding effort, God’s people completed an altar. For the first time in years, the people could offer the sacrifices that their God required. This opportunity to give back to God powerfully inspired their first act of renewed worship. Will our opportunity to...
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Weekly reflections on the scriptures from our Worship Services at Roser Church, Anna Maria, Florida.
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