In Legacy Builders, Pastor Chad Everett takes The Roads Church family on a powerful journey of faith, vision, and gratitude. From a handful of believers meeting in a horse barn to a growing church with multiple locations, this message reminds us that we are part of something much bigger than ourselves.

From a Barn to Many Roads

Chad shares how God’s faithfulness built The Roads Church from small beginnings. It started in a borrowed building with mismatched pews and hearts hungry for God’s presence. Because people gave, served, and prayed, others now stand on the foundation they built. Every wall, every service, and every outreach tells the story of Legacy Builders—ordinary people trusting God to do extraordinary things.

A Vision Bigger Than Us

This message isn’t just about church history. It’s a call to lift our eyes and see God’s bigger purpose. Chad reminds us that Jesus came “to seek and to save the lost” (Luke 19:10). Therefore, we’re invited to build lives, not buildings—to reach beyond comfort and carry the Gospel into every city. Legacy Builders challenges each person to think generationally and invest in what will outlast them.

God’s Proven Faithfulness

Throughout the years, God has provided miraculously. Sanctuaries, land, and entire campuses were purchased debt-free. Ministries like The Pantry, Freedom Rock, and Eden’s Harvest have grown because of consistent generosity. Chad points to Genesis 13:14–15 as a key verse: “Lift your eyes now and look from the place where you are…” God continues to expand the vision north, south, east, and west.

Building for the Future

As Legacy Builders, we are called to give, serve, and live for His purpose. Chad reminds the church that we’re not building an organization—we’re building people. Because God has been faithful for forty years, we can trust Him for the next forty. The legacy continues through every prayer, every act of faith, and every person who says “yes” to God’s call.

Key Scriptures: Luke 19:10, Mark 10:45, 2 Timothy 1:8–9, Romans 8:28, Genesis 13:14–15

2025 Vision Offering – Legacy Builders
November 2 – December 31

We are planting seed, releasing our faith, and dreaming big because we serve a big God! God gave His best seed in Jesus to grow something much bigger, and this is our opportunity to bring our best seed to Him and sow into the “bigger” that He wants to accomplish through us. We are Building His Kingdom — It’s Bigger than Us!

If you’ve been impacted by the ministry of The Roads Church, or you call The Roads home, prayerfully consider how God would have you sow into this vision.


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Mailing:
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“Lord, everything we sow belongs to You. May You bring a harvest bigger than us in 2026.”

The Seed Must Die to Multiply

In John 12: 24, Jesus explains that a grain of wheat must fall into the ground and die before it produces fruit. The message of seed with a purpose shows that growth comes through surrender. A seed sitting on the shelf remains alone, but once buried, it begins to multiply. God calls every believer to let go of control and trust His process. When we surrender our will to His, new life starts to grow.

Jesus: The Ultimate Seed with a Purpose

Jesus became the ultimate seed with a purpose. He gave His life so that His Spirit could live in every believer. His death was not loss—it released resurrection life. The same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead now fills those who believe in Him. Through His obedience, Jesus multiplied His life in us, proving that surrender leads to abundance.

Disciples Live as Seeds with a Purpose

We are also called to live as a seed with a purpose. Following Jesus means dying to selfish ambition and individualism so that His Kingdom can flourish through our lives. The Church grows when believers serve, give, and live for something greater than themselves. When we plant our lives into God’s purpose, we become part of His harvest.

Purpose Is Greater Than Pain

Jesus faced emotional and spiritual pain, yet He said, “For this purpose I came.” He refused to pray for escape and chose obedience instead. In the same way, we find purpose when we endure hardship with faith. God often uses pressure to produce power. The seed that dies brings forth life, and the believer who surrenders discovers joy and strength in Christ.

Saved and Called

God not only saves us—He calls us. Salvation begins our purpose, not ends it. Every believer carries a holy calling to live for Jesus and reflect His love. When we embrace life as a seed with a purpose, we multiply His life in others and bring glory to His name.

 

Key Scriptures:

John 12: 24, Galatians 3: 16, Romans 8: 29, 2 Timothy 1: 9, 1 John 3: 8

Saved, Healed, Delivered — Paid in the Blood

Pastor Matt Scott teaches The Law of Inheritance deliverance: the shed blood of Jesus paid for our salvation, healing, and freedom. “Jesus shed His blood so that you can be saved, healed, and delivered.” Yet believers may still battle sickness or torment. The issue isn’t whether the atonement is enough—it’s whether we apply it to the real problem at the root. The Law of Inheritance deliverance shows that freedom begins when we allow the blood of Jesus to reach every part of our lives, both seen and unseen.


Misdiagnosis vs. Deliverance in the Law of Inheritance

Inside the church, we often treat spiritual problems like psychological ones. However, the Bible makes it clear that many struggles are spiritual, not just emotional. “You can’t counsel a demon.” “You can’t medicate a demon.” When we try to numb the soul, we also dull our sensitivity to the Holy Spirit. Therefore, real deliverance requires spiritual discernment. Scripture frames our primary struggle as spiritual (Ephesians 6). If something is “stealing, killing, and destroying,” then it must be dealt with. True freedom comes when believers identify the root and invite Jesus to heal and cleanse it completely.


Pipes, Patterns, and Generations

From Genesis 17, covenant creates a “pipe” through which blessings flow to descendants. Yet the enemy loves to hijack that pipeline. Because of sin or compromise, patterns often repeat and intensify across generations (Abraham → Isaac → Jacob; David → Solomon). That’s why Jesus warned in Matthew 12 about a house swept clean but left empty. “It might not have started with you, but it can end with you.” Conversely, “If you don’t face your parents’ demons, your kids will.”

The Law of Inheritance deliverance reveals that God designed covenant for blessing, not bondage. Therefore, believers must take responsibility for what flows through their spiritual lineage. When we repent, renounce, and fill our lives with God’s truth, the pipeline of blessing runs clean and strong.


How Freedom Flows: Recognize, Repent, Renounce, Remove, Renew

Deliverance is the biblical way to close doors and evict torment. Each step works together to build lasting freedom:

  • Recognize repeating signs such as lust, fear, manipulation, or control.

  • Repent—change your mind and agree with God’s Word.

  • Renounce—break agreement with lies, vows, and occult ties.

  • Remove—cast out the spirit in Jesus’ name so it cannot return.

  • Renew—fill the house with Scripture, worship, discipline, and discipleship.

This is not behavior management; instead, it’s about applying the blood of Jesus to the right problem. When we respond in obedience, transformation follows. “We don’t overcome by the discipline of the body—we overcome by the blood of Jesus Christ.”

 

Key Scriptures: Genesis 17:1–7
Supporting Passages: Isaiah 53:5, Ephesians 6:12, James 4:7–8, 1 Peter 5:8, Matthew
12:43–45, Galatians 3:13–14, 1 Kings 2:5–9

 

“Too many people have been taught to believe that the Kingdom of God works by need, when it actually works by seed.” – Chad Everett


The Kingdom of God Works by Seed, Not by Need

In this message, Pastor Chad Everett reveals a truth that changes how we see spiritual growth: the Kingdom of God works by seed, not by need. Many believers have been taught that begging God for help will move His hand. Yet Jesus shows that His Kingdom operates through a different system—one built on sowing and reaping. When we plant the Word of God in our hearts and nurture it through faith, it always produces life.

Faith Is the Fertilizer

Every seed holds the power to reproduce, but only in good soil. Pastor Chad explains that our hearts are the ground where God’s Word grows, and faith is the fertilizer that makes it thrive. Instead of trying to convince God to act, we learn to cooperate with His Kingdom principles. By reading, speaking, and believing His Word, we sow life into our spirit. As we mix the Word with faith, it starts to grow and transform who we are from the inside out.

Don’t Ring the Bell—Keep Sowing

Growth takes time, and waiting can test our faith. But every season between seed and harvest matters. Pastor Chad encourages believers not to quit when progress feels slow. Just like Navy SEALs who refuse to “ring the bell” and give up, followers of Jesus must keep standing, trusting that God’s Word will produce a harvest in due season.

If you’ve been praying for change or waiting on breakthrough, this message will renew your hope. Remember, the Kingdom of God works by seed, not by need—and your harvest is coming.

Key Scriptures:

Mark 4:26–29, Galatians 6:9, Genesis 8:22, Hebrews 4:2, Romans 10:17

“We can’t ever grow common with the truth that Jesus Christ is everything.” —Blake Bradley


Rediscovering the Foundation: Jesus Christ and Him Crucified

In this powerful message, Blake Bradley calls believers to return to the foundation of their faith—Jesus Is Everything. When life fills with striving or uncertainty, we often look for something new. Blake reminds us that everything we need is already found in Jesus. He isn’t a side dish in our story; He is the feast. Every part of real spiritual life begins and ends with Jesus Christ and Him crucified.

Blake shares how God led him through a season of change and surrender. During that time, he discovered that true revelation isn’t something new—it’s knowing Jesus personally. This message challenges you to stop reaching for control and allow Him to take His rightful place as Lord over every area of your life.


Is He Rabbi or Lord?

Using Matthew 26, Blake shows the difference between Judas and the other disciples. The eleven called Jesus “Lord,” but Judas called Him “Rabbi.” That one word revealed the condition of his heart. Judas admired Jesus as a teacher, but he never obeyed Him as Lord.

This moment invites every believer to look inward. Ask yourself, Is Jesus truly Lord of my life, or have I only been calling Him by name while keeping control? The question exposes whether Jesus is first in your life or just another voice you listen to.


A Life Fully Surrendered

Through Scripture and personal reflection, Blake teaches that following Jesus means full surrender. It’s not enough to believe in Him—we must deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Him daily. When we surrender, His presence brings freedom, direction, and grace that we can’t find anywhere else.

If your faith feels routine or distant, this message will help you fall in love with Jesus again. Let His presence pull you back to the simplicity and power of the gospel—because Jesus Is Everything.

 

Key Scriptures:

1 Corinthians 2:1–2, Matthew 26:20–25, Matthew 7:21–23, Matthew 16:24–26, Acts 20:24