In the Word with Roy Edwards
Welcome to the teaching and outreach ministry of Roy Edwards, the space where we dive into the Word together. Here you will find messages that are relevant to your everyday life. We share the message of hope, life, surrender and faith.
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We believe in reaching the world with the truth of God's Word! Whether you’re a returning listener or joining us for the first time, we are excited to have you here. Thank you for being part, we hope you find joy, insights, and grow in faith and leadership. So, let’s dive in together and explore the Word of God. Enjoy the ride! For more information about Roy and his ministry, check us out online. www.royedwards.org
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- 25Blueprint For Marriage Episode #262In this episode Pastor Roy explains God's blueprint for marriage. He offers practical guidance for husbands and wives, teaching children by example, breaking unhealthy family cycles, and steps to restore and strengthen struggling marriages through prayer and faith. For more resources visit www.royedwards.org
- 26Good God: Part Two Episode #261In this episode of In the Word with Roy Edwards, Pastor Roy teaches on the goodness of God and how our lives should respond, trusting God’s heart even when we don’t understand His plan. He explains that God is a trustworthy Father who withholds no good thing from those who walk uprightly, that delays are not always denials, and that God’s goodness gives us courage in trials. Pastor points to Jesus as the clearest picture of the Father and reminds us that one day we will fully see God’s goodness. For more resources visit www.royedwards.org.
- 27Home Life Episode #260Pastor Roy Edwards explains why true discipleship begins in the home and offers three practical truths to transform family life: live your faith, talk about Jesus every day, and make Christ the center of your home. This episode encourages us to lead spiritually through prayer, Bible reading, worship, and example so our homes become the center of faith for generations. For more resources check out: www.royedwards.org
- 28Good God! Episode #259Pastor Roy reminds us that God’s goodness is unchanging, yesterday, today, and always, and encourages us to remember past victories, trust God during trials, and worship even when we don’t understand. For more resources checkout www.royedwards.org
- 29Activated! Episode #258The Holy Spirit doesn’t only comfort but empowers us to love, serve, and witness. Pastor calls Christians to stir up their gifts and make faith visible through acts of mercy and evangelism. This episode urges listeners to be activated, to serve practically, share the gospel in everyday life, and let the Spirit use them for the good of others and for the glory of God. For more resources checkout www.royedwards.org
- 30Five Things For Dad: Episode #257Great Dads are present, set the direction, model Christlike love, and pass on a lasting relationship with Jesus to the next generation. This isn't about perfection, but direction! For more resources check out www.royedwards.org
- 31The I Get To Life! Episode#256Pastor Roy Edwards challenges us to shift from living out of obligation to living in gratitude, moving from "I have to" to "I get to." He explains how devotion renews ministry, makes repentance a gift, and transforms prayer, worship, giving, and service into privileges rather than burdens. This episode invites you to return to your first love, serve as unto the Lord, and experience the joy and renewal that come when faith is rooted in relationship instead of rules. For more resources check out www.royedwards.org
- 32The End Times: What Happens Next? Episode #255Pastor Roy Edwards walks through Bible teaching on the last days: the signs Jesus warned about, the coming rapture and Christ’s final return. Prophecy is meant to prepare believers, not frighten them. The episode urges listeners to stay watchful, share the gospel, and trust Jesus as our blessed hope, living in faith, not fear. For more resources, check out www.royedwards.org. Follow Roy Edwards on social media.
- 33Living A Life That Pleases God: Episode #254In this episode Pastor Roy gives eight practical keys for living a life that pleases God. For books and more resources, visit www.royedwards.org. Check out Pastor Roy’s new best-selling book, "The Everyday Disciple" and the "60-Day Prayer Journal", available on Amazon, Kindle, and Barnes & Noble Online.
- 34Stand Up! Episode #253We are living in a generation where truth is under attack, compromise is celebrated, and many of us are being pressured to stay silent. But God has not called His Church to blend in, He has called us to stand. In this powerful message, Pastor Roy Edwards challenges us to rise up and stand for truth, holiness, the next generation, the power of the Holy Spirit, and the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Subscribe, share, and join us as we grow together in God's Word. For more resources, books, and discipleship materials, visit www.royedwards.org and follow Pastor Roy on social media.
- 35Discipleship: What is Holiness?Pastor Roy calls the church back to holiness, explaining that holiness is God’s nature, not legalism or perfection. He contrasts external rule-keeping with heart transformation, showing how obedience, purity, right priorities, and Christ-like love flow from a life surrendered to Jesus and empowered by the Holy Spirit. For more helpful resources check out: www.royedwards.org
- 36Abundant Life! Episode #250Join Pastor Roy Edwards as he unpacks John 10:10 and explores what it truly means to live an abundant life. Abundance is not defined by possessions, but by God's presence, peace, joy, and provision. Through stories of Joseph, David, and Jesus’ miracles, Roy shows that abundance is available, accessible, and rooted in Christ. Be encouraged to focus on what you have, steward God’s gifts, and step into the fullness of life Jesus paid for. For more resources check out www.royedwards.org
- 37The Power of PentecostThis message is a call to cry out for fresh fire, to live Spirit empowered lives, and to be witnesses who change homes and cities, all for God's glory. We need the power and the presence of the Holy Spirit. Not just a touch or a goosebump, but transformational, abiding power. For more resources checkout www.royedwards.org
- 38Discipleship Episode #11: The Gospel of GracePastor Roy Edwards explains that biblical grace is not permission to stay the same but the power that saves, teaches, disciplines, and transforms us into holy, obedient disciples of Jesus. He contrasts cheap grace with costly discipleship, urging us to grow, deny ungodliness, pursue good works, and rely on God’s sufficient grace in daily life. For more resources go to: www.royedwards.org
- 39Saints & Sinners Part 2Pastor Roy challenges us in Part 2 of Saints & Sinners to embrace true transformation in Christ, crucifying the old self, fighting the flesh, and living as a new creation rather than merely trying to renovate old habits. This is not just about what you WERE… it’s about what you are BECOMING. For more resources: www.royedwards.org
- 40Discipleship #10 Fruitful ChristiansPastor Roy Edwards challenges listeners to move beyond religion and cultivate true discipleship by abiding in Jesus, which produces lasting spiritual fruit like love, joy, peace, and self-control. For more resources go to: www.royedwards.org
- 41Perfect Love Casts Out Fear: With Greta EdwardsGreta Edwards delivers a heartfelt message on 1 John 4:18, teaching that God’s perfect, sacrificial love drives out fear and brings peace. She encourages us all to move from head knowledge to heart knowledge of God, accept His unconditional love, and trust His promises in Scripture. Greta is an ordained minister, a mentor to women, and the Director of Kids Church at Redemption Church in Casa Grande. She also leads a growing non-profit dedicated to helping people overcome addiction, rebuild their lives after incarceration, and find hope for a fresh start. Through resources such as a food bank, clothing closet, and ongoing community support programs, she is passionately committed to helping people not just survive — but truly thrive. She is a Mom of two boys and has been married to Pastor Roy Edwards for over 25 years. When Greta speaks, she has something to say. For more resources go to: www.royedwards.org
- 42Saints & SinnersIn this powerful opening episode of Sinners & Saints, Pastor Roy Edwards dives into a foundational question: What is a sinner? With clarity and conviction, he unpacks what Scripture says about sin, not just as an action, but as a lifestyle, and how it separates us from God. But this isn’t just about identifying the problem, it’s about transformation. You’ll hear how repentance, surrender, and the grace of God move us from living in sin to walking as saints. This episode challenges listeners to stop excusing sin and start confronting it with truth, humility, and the power of Jesus. If you’ve ever wrestled with sin, guilt, or the tension between who you are and who God is calling you to be, this message is for you. For more resources go to: www.royedwards.org
- 43Fresh Oil: Part 3This isn’t just teaching, it’s an invitation to step out of isolation to step into faith. To believe again for healing and restoration. If you’ve been struggling, hurting, or believing God for breakthrough—this episode will strengthen your faith and remind you that God still heals, restores, and responds to the prayers of His people. It’s time for fresh oil. For more resources go to: www.royedwards.org
- 44Discipleship Episode #9 Disciples Don't Stop!In this episode, Pastor Roy Edwards gets right to the heart of discipleship, what happens after you encounter Jesus. Because real disciples don’t stop when the moment fades… they keep going. Walking through the book of Acts, he unpacks how the early church was transformed, through Pentecost, bold preaching, opposition, and even persecution—and how they refused to back down. This is a call to move beyond passive church attendance… and step into a life that is Spirit-filled, bold, and on mission. The same power that ignited the early church is still available today. The question is… will you live it? Fore more resources go to: www.royedwards.org
- 45Fresh Oil: Part 2Pastor Roy Edwards explains Mary’s act of pouring expensive oil on Jesus as a model for worship: the oil symbolizes the Holy Spirit and the anointing is meant to be offered, not hoarded. He outlines five truths—oil is an offering, it costs you something, it produces a fragrance, it requires a broken life, and it’s for daily living. Pastor calls us to a poured-out, a consecrated life to God. For more resources to help you thrive, check out Pastor Edwards' website at: www.royedwards.org
- 46Discipleship Episode #8 Daily BreadIn this episode Roy Edwards explores discipleship through "daily bread," urging us to treat Scripture as the essential food for the soul. Scripture is the food for the soul you spirit cannot live without! For more resources check out: www.royedwards.org
- 47Fresh Oil: Part #1Pastor Roy Edwards teaches on the biblical symbolism of oil as the Holy Spirit and anointing, in Part #1 of his new series. Using examples from 1 Samuel, Judges, Psalm 23 and the parable of the ten virgins, he explains why we need fresh oil—divine enablement—to be set apart, empowered, and sustained in our walk with God. He calls us to cultivate daily intimacy with God, avoid relying on others' anointing, and pursue a genuine filling of the Spirit so worship, ministry, and life bear lasting fruit. For more resources go to www.royedwards.org
- 48Discipleship Episode #7In this episode, we ask a simple question: What happened after the Sea of Tiberias and the end of John’s Gospel? Walking through John 21, the Great Commission, the Ascension, and Pentecost, we trace how Jesus restores failed disciples, gives them a global assignment, tells them to wait for power, and then sends the Holy Spirit to birth the Church. You will see a clear pattern for your own discipleship journey: Jesus reveals Himself, restores you, commissions you, and empowers you to move from silent follower to bold witness. For more resources go to: www.royedwards.org
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