Rooted in God’s Word

Pastor Erik Lydick
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We’re just a church who loves Jesus and longs for others to know Him. Our greatest joy is to open God’s Word together and share the good news of the Gospel. Whether you’re here with us in person or joining online, you matter to us, you are loved, and most of all, Jesus loves you. We’d love for you to come and grow with us. Join Pastor Erik Lydick at First Baptist Church of Hightstown for our Sunday sermon series, “Rooted in the Word of God.” Together, we’ll walk through Scripture, chapter by chapter, verse by verse, word by word, discovering how God’s truth speaks to our lives today.

  1. 1d ago

    John 11:45–12:11 - "A Plot to Kill the King"

    A Plot to Kill the King - 📖 John 11:45–12:11 Jesus has just raised Lazarus from the dead—and many who witnessed it believe. But others take the news to the religious leaders. They cannot deny the signs. They cannot ignore Jesus’ growing influence. And rather than asking whether He truly is the Messiah, they begin asking how they can stop Him. Their answer? Jesus must die. Caiaphas, the high priest, declares that it would be better for one man to die for the people than for the whole nation to perish. Without realizing the full meaning of his own words, he speaks prophetically about exactly what Jesus has come to do. As the plot against Jesus grows, John takes us back to Bethany, where Mary pours out extravagant devotion at Jesus’ feet, Judas reveals what is really in his heart, and Lazarus becomes walking, talking evidence of Jesus’ power over death. The religious leaders even decide that Lazarus must die too—because his very life is leading people to believe in Jesus. Lazarus didn’t merely have a testimony.Lazarus was the testimony. And so are those whose lives have been changed by Christ. The great irony of this passage is that the leaders believed killing Jesus would stop Him. They wanted to silence His influence.They wanted to stop people from believing.They wanted to kill the King. But the King had come to die. They thought they were taking His life—but Jesus was laying it down. They thought the cross would silence Him—but the cross would accomplish His mission. They thought the tomb would be the end—but three days later, the tomb was empty. Join us for this episode of Rooted in God’s Word as we study John 11:45–12:11 — “A Plot to Kill the King.” Our King was crucified.Our King was buried.But our King is alive.

  2. Sep 27

    John 11:1–44 - "Jesus Has the Final Say"

    Jesus Has the Final Say📖 John 11:1–44 Lazarus had been dead four days. Hope seemed gone. His body had begun to decay. By every human measure, it was too late. But then Jesus arrived. In John 11, Jesus declares, “I am the resurrection and the life,” and then demonstrates exactly what that means. With one command — “Lazarus, come out” — death had to surrender. But this account reveals more than Jesus’ power. It reveals His heart. Before Jesus raised Lazarus, Jesus wept. He saw the pain of Mary and Martha, entered into their grief, and showed us the compassionate heart of God. His delay did not mean He didn’t care.His silence did not mean He was absent.And death did not have the final say. Jesus did. And Jesus still does. Join us for this episode of Rooted in the Word of God as we study John 11:1–44 — “Jesus Has the Final Say.” #RootedInTheWordOfGod #JesusHasTheFinalSay #John11 #ResurrectionAndTheLife #JesusChrist #BibleTeaching #GospelOfJohn #ChristianPodcast #Faith #HopeInChrist

  3. Sep 21

    John 10:22–42 - “Jesus’ Identity, Our Security”

    Who is Jesus? That question stands at the center of John 10:22–42, and the answer changes everything. Jesus declares: “I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand.” — John 10:28 Then He makes the unmistakable statement: “I and the Father are one.” — John 10:30 The religious leaders heard His words, saw His works, and rejected Him. Yet across the Jordan, others considered the testimony about Jesus and believed. Same Jesus. Same identity. Very different responses. In this episode of Rooted in God’s Word, we look at who Jesus says He is and why His identity is directly connected to our security. When we know who Jesus is, we begin to understand who we are. My identity is known because I belong to Him.My purpose is known because He has called me.My hope is secure because He holds me.My trust is settled because I know the One in whom I have believed.My life has direction because my life belongs to Christ. Knowing Jesus means knowing I am secure. Join us as we study John 10:22–42 — “Jesus’ Identity, Our Security.” 🙏 Need prayer? Reach out to us. We would be honored to pray with you and for you. #RootedInGodsWord #John10 #JesusIdentity #OurSecurity #JesusChrist #EternalLife #GospelOfJohn #BibleStudy #ChristianPodcast #Faith #JesusIsLord #JesusIsGod #SecureInChrist

  4. Sep 14

    John 10:1-21 - "The Good Shepherd"

    🎙️ NEW EPISODE: ROOTED IN GOD’S WORD The Good Shepherd | John 10:1–21 Who are you listening to, and whose voice are you following? In John 10, Jesus gives us one of the most beautiful pictures of His relationship with His people: “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” John 10:11 In this episode of Rooted in God’s Word, we explore Jesus’ teaching about the shepherd, the sheep, the door, the thief, and the hired hand, and what these images reveal about who Jesus is. 🐑 The Good Shepherd knows His sheep by name.🐑 His sheep learn to recognize His voice and follow Him.🐑 He protects and provides for His people.🐑 He lays down His life for His sheep.🐑 He came that we might have life and have it abundantly.🐑 And His mission continues as He gathers people into one flock under one Shepherd. Jesus is not merely concerned with getting us through today. His care is both daily and eternal. Our Shepherd gave His life on the cross to save us, rose again in power, and is bringing His people safely home. And His heart is still for the lost. There are still sheep outside the fold, which means the Church cannot be satisfied simply caring for those already inside. We are called to go, proclaim the Gospel, make disciples, seek the lost, and point people to Jesus. 🎧 Join us for “The Good Shepherd,” from John 10:1–21, on Rooted in God’s Word. 🙏 Do you need prayer?Please reach out to us. (pastor@fbchights.org) Whatever you are walking through, we would be honored to pray with you and point you toward the hope, care, and love found in Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd. #RootedInGodsWord #TheGoodShepherd #John10 #JesusChrist #GoodShepherd #BibleTeaching #BibleStudy #ChristianPodcast #Gospel #KnowHisVoice #FollowJesus #EternalLife #AbundantLife #Prayer #NeedPrayer #GreatCommission #SeekTheLost

  5. Sep 7

    John 9 — “Spiritual Blindness”

    A man who had been blind from birth receives his sight. But as John 9 unfolds, we discover that the greater blindness in the chapter isn’t physical at all. The man who could not see begins to recognize Jesus for who He truly is, while the religious leaders who were convinced they could see become increasingly blind to the truth standing right in front of them. That raises an important question for every one of us: Do we have eyes to see who Jesus really is? Spiritual blindness isn’t always caused by a lack of knowledge. Sometimes it comes through pride, self-reliance, religious confidence, hardened hearts, or simply becoming so convinced that we are right that we are no longer willing to let God correct us. The blind man could say one simple, powerful thing: “One thing I do know, that though I was blind, now I see.” — John 9:25 In this episode of Rooted in God’s Word, we walk through John 9 and consider what spiritual blindness looks like, what causes it, and how we can guard our own hearts against it. Our prayer should continually be: “Lord, help me see what You see, believe what You say, and change what You show me is wrong.” 🎧 Join us for “Spiritual Blindness” — John Chapter 9, on Rooted in God’s Word. #RootedInGodsWord #SpiritualBlindness #John9 #GospelOfJohn #JesusChrist #BibleStudy #GodsWord #Faith #ChristianPodcast #BibleTeaching #OpenMyEyes #FollowJesus #FirstBaptistChurchOfHightstown

  6. Aug 31

    Acts 16:1-40 - Special Speaker, Dr. Chris Peterson - "The Power of Worship"

    Today at First Baptist Church of Hightstown, we were blessed to hear a special message from our Worship Leader, Dr. Chris Peterson, titled “The Power of Worship.” Teaching from Acts 16:1–40, Chris took us into the story of Paul and Silas and reminded us what can happen when God’s people choose worship even in the middle of hardship. Paul and Silas had been beaten, imprisoned, and placed in chains. Yet at midnight, instead of surrendering to despair, they prayed and sang hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening. Then God moved. The prison was shaken. The doors were opened. The chains came loose. And before the night was over, a jailer and his household heard the Gospel and believed in Jesus Christ. That is a powerful picture of worship. Worship is more than singing songs on Sunday morning. It is an expression of love, reverence, surrender, and devotion to God. It turns our attention from the prison around us to the God who is with us in the prison. Chris also takes us to John 4:23–24, where Jesus tells us that the Father is seeking those who will worship Him “in spirit and truth.” And in Luke 17:11–19, we see the healed leper return, fall at the feet of Jesus, and give Him praise. Ten received healing, but one returned in worship, and Jesus spoke of something deeper: his faith had made him well. The invitation of this message is simple: Become a worshiper. Worship when things are good. Worship when you are hurting. Worship when the doors seem closed. Worship when you cannot see what God is doing. Worship because Jesus Christ is worthy. And never underestimate what God may do while His people are praying, praising, and worshiping Him. 🎧 Join us for this special episode of Rooted in God’s Word: “The Power of Worship,” with Dr. Chris Peterson. #PowerOfWorship #Worship #Acts16 #PaulAndSilas #SpiritAndTruth #JesusChrist #HolySpirit #PrayerAndPraise #Faith #FreedomInChrist #RootedInGodsWord #FirstBaptistChurchOfHightstown #FBCH #ChristianPodcast #BibleTeaching #Gospel

  7. Aug 25

    John 8:39-59 - "Who is your Father?"

    📖 John 8:39–59 - Who is your Father? This week on Rooted in God’s Word, we take a powerful look at one of Jesus’ most challenging conversations in the Gospel of John. The people standing before Jesus claimed Abraham as their father. But Jesus challenged them to look deeper—not at their ancestry, religious identity, or what they claimed to believe, but at the condition of their hearts. Who we belong to is revealed by what we love, what we believe, whose voice we listen to, and how we live. Jesus exposes the difference between claiming to belong to God and truly belonging to Him. He confronts their pride, their rejection of truth, and ultimately reveals the spiritual allegiance behind their actions. Then comes the stunning declaration: “Before Abraham was, I am.”— John 8:58 Jesus was not merely claiming to be another teacher or prophet. He was revealing His divine identity, and the response of those listening shows just how deeply their hearts had rejected the truth. But this passage isn't only about them. It confronts us with a question: Where do you find your identity?Whose voice are you listening to?Under whose authority are you living?Where does your wisdom come from?Who do you ultimately belong to? The world offers countless identities, loyalties, and sources of security. But Jesus calls us to something far greater: to know the Father through the Son. For those who belong to Christ, this is our great comfort and joy: We know the Son.Through the Son, we know the Father.And we know that we belong to Him. Join us this week on Rooted in God’s Word as we explore John 8:39–59 and ask the question that every person must ultimately answer: 🎧 Who Is Your Father? Come meet the Son, so that you too may know the Father. 🙏 Let’s pray, rejoice, and worship together. Who Is Your Father?Who is your Father?

  8. Aug 19

    John 8:31–47 - "The Truth Will Set You Free"

    John 8:31-47 - The Truth Will Set You Free Jesus said, “If you abide in My word, you are truly My disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” But what kind of freedom was Jesus describing? In this message, we examine the difference between simply claiming to believe and truly living as a disciple of Christ. Jesus reveals that practicing sin leads to slavery, while abiding in His Word leads us into truth, freedom, and a genuine relationship with God. The truth may confront us, expose what is hidden, and challenge what we believe—but Jesus does not reveal the truth to condemn us. He reveals it so that we may surrender our sin, recognize the lies that have held us captive, and become free indeed. Listen to the latest episode of Rooted in God’s Word as we study John 8:31–47 and consider what it means to belong to Christ, hear God’s Word, and walk in His freedom. 🎧 Listen now, and please share this message with someone who needs to know that freedom is found in Jesus. #RootedInGodsWord #TheTruthWillSetYouFree #John8 #FreeIndeed #JesusChrist #BibleTeaching #ChristianPodcast #AbideInHisWord #FreedomInChrist #FirstBaptistChurchOfHightstown

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We’re just a church who loves Jesus and longs for others to know Him. Our greatest joy is to open God’s Word together and share the good news of the Gospel. Whether you’re here with us in person or joining online, you matter to us, you are loved, and most of all, Jesus loves you. We’d love for you to come and grow with us. Join Pastor Erik Lydick at First Baptist Church of Hightstown for our Sunday sermon series, “Rooted in the Word of God.” Together, we’ll walk through Scripture, chapter by chapter, verse by verse, word by word, discovering how God’s truth speaks to our lives today.

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  • Creator
    Pastor Erik Lydick
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    99
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    © Pastor Erik Lydick
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    Rooted in God’s Word