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.
Give Online: https://theroadschurch.churchcenter.com/giving
• Text-to-Give: (833) 365-6365
Text “GIVE” + amount + location Vision
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(CVILLE VISION | EHAM VISION | MARION VISION | MTC VISION | NC VISION)
• Mailing:
Checks to: The Roads Church – PO Box 300, Norris City, IL 62896 – Memo Vision Offering
“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
“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
Key Scriptures:
1 Corinthians 2:1–2, Matthew 26:20–25, Matthew 7:21–23, Matthew 16:24–26, Acts 20:24
“The enemy is after the Word of God in your life. If he can choke out the Word, he can choke out your breath and your fruit.” – Chad Everett
The Word and the Soil
In Mark 4, Jesus explains that the Word of God is like seed, full of life and power. The seed itself never changes—but the soil it lands in determines whether it bears fruit or not. In this message, Thorns That Choke the Word, Chad Everett teaches that the condition of our heart is what decides whether God’s Word will multiply or be strangled before it ever grows.
The Three Thorns
Jesus names three specific thorns that compete for our attention and choke the Word:
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The cares of this world—worry, stress, and anxiety that overwhelm our faith.
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The deceitfulness of riches—trusting in money or possessions rather than God.
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The desires for other things—chasing distractions that steal our focus from Him.
These thorns don’t just sit on the surface—they move in, take root, and begin to suffocate the Word of God. When the thorns win, the Word becomes unfruitful.
The Counter Moves
The good news is that God gives us counter moves to uproot every thorn. Casting our cares on Jesus, living in generosity, and seeking first the kingdom of God are practical ways to guard our soil. Chad challenges us to take inventory of our hearts and clear out the thorns so that the Word has room to breathe, grow, and multiply.
Choosing Good Soil
In Thorns That Choke the Word, you’ll be encouraged to let the Holy Spirit examine your heart. What’s choking out God’s Word in your life? What’s competing for your time, attention, and faith? When we hear the Word, accept it, and respond in obedience, we position ourselves as good soil—ready for a harvest of thirty, sixty, and a hundredfold.
Key Scriptures:
Mark 4: 3–20, Philippians 4: 6–7, 1 Peter 5: 7, 1 Timothy 6: 6–19, Matthew 6: 33