Sunday At The Grove

Do you ever struggle with feeling like you aren't good enough? In this message, Pastor Tyler Brown tackles the insecurity that plagues so many of us, pointing directly to the truth found in Ephesians 2.This message strips away the world's standard of self-help and comparison, reminding believers that while we are inherently broken without Christ, we are made entirely sufficient through Him. Pastor Tyler explains the Greek concept of poema—God's masterpiece—and explains how God designed your purpose and prepared your good works before you were even born. Listen in to learn why you don't just "find" purpose, but how you can bring purpose to everything you do by rooting your identity in the Creator.Scripture Focus: Ephesians 2:1-10, Psalm 139:13-16, Colossians 3:23, 2 Corinthians 3:5

What kicks off the seven-year tribulation on earth? In this episode, Dr. Phillip Martin unpacks the monumental shift from the heavenly throne room in Revelation 5 to the outpouring of God's judgment in Revelation 6.This teaching breaks down the complex subject of eschatology, exploring what happens to the church during the tribulation and how Jesus' prophetic warnings in Matthew 24 map perfectly onto the breaking of the seven seals. Dr. Martin takes a deep dive into the First Seal: the rider on the White Horse. Listen in to learn why the tribulation actually begins with an era of unprecedented, deceptive global peace, and how the Antichrist will use this calm to establish absolute authority before the Red Horse of war is released.Scripture Focus: Revelation 5, Revelation 6, Matthew 24, 2 Thessalonians 2

What happens in heaven just before the tribulation begins? In this episode, Dr. Phillip Martin of The Grove examines Revelation Chapters 4 and 5, uncovering the monumental shift that sets the end times into motion.Dr. Martin walks listeners through the Apostle John’s vivid account of the throne room of God, focusing on the moment a seven-sealed scroll is extended. When no one in heaven, on earth, or under the earth is found worthy to open this deed to creation, John weeps—until Jesus Christ steps forward. Listen in to understand the profound prophetic imagery of the Lion of Judah, the Root of David, and the Lamb standing "as if slain." This teaching also details how every prayer you have ever prayed is held in golden bowls of incense before God as He prepares to redeem a fallen, broken world.Scripture Focus: Revelation 4, Revelation 5, Ezekiel 2, Romans 8

In this message, Dr. Phillip Martin walks through Revelation 4 verse by verse and takes the throne room of God completely apart.You'll hear:What the Jasper stone (clear as diamond) and the Sardius stone (blood red as a Ruby) reveal about who God is — his brilliance and his coming wrathWhy those two stones were the first and last on the high priest's breastplate, representing Reuben ("behold the son") and Benjamin ("son of my right hand")What the rainbow around the throne means, why green is its dominant color, and why it is God's covenant promise visible from the moment you step into heavenWho the 24 elders are and why Dr. Martin believes they represent the Raptured Church already established in heaven before the Tribulation beginsWhat the thunder, lightning, and seven torches of fire around the throne reveal about the Holy Spirit — the Great Comforter who will become the Great Consumer for those who rejected himWho the four living creatures are, how Ezekiel described the exact same beings in Ezekiel 1 and 10, and how they connect all the way back to the garden of EdenWhy Satan himself was once a cherub around the throne of God — and why it matters that the same type of angel will now help pour out God's judgment on sinWhy "Holy, holy, holy" is the only attribute of God spoken in threefold — and what the angels are really saying when the rest of the world can't reconcile God's wrath with his loveThis is a deep-study teaching on Revelation 4, part of the ongoing Revelation series at The Grove Church.Scripture: Revelation 4; Ezekiel 1; Ezekiel 10:15; Ezekiel 28

What do you do when life won't stop beating you down? Dr. Phillip Martin walks through three powerful pieces of Scripture to show why the single greatest thought you can have in the middle of pain is the thought of heaven.Paul was lowered out of a building in a basket to escape people trying to kill him — and right after that, he wrote about being caught up to the third heaven, seeing inexpressible things, and then coming back to boast in his weaknesses. John stepped through an open door in Revelation 4 and described what Paul couldn't — a throne room of breathtaking glory, a rainbow of covenant promise, lightning and thunder of divine justice, and angels who never stop saying holy, holy, holy.In this episode you'll hear:Why Paul saw heaven but refused to describe it — and what it did to his perspective on sufferingWhat John saw in Revelation 4 that explains Paul's radical contentment in painWhy the rainbow over God's throne is the first thing you'll see when you get to heaven — and what it promises youWhy God's answer to Paul's thorn in the flesh wasn't removal — it was a vision of heavenWhat "My grace is sufficient for you" really means and where those words come fromWhy Jesus chose the Lord's Supper — not a survival plan — as his final gift to his disciples before the crossHow heaven puts every temporary pain in perspective when you know what's waiting for youThis message includes Communion and serves as the introduction to the new/continued series through the Book of Revelation at The Grove Church.Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1–10; Revelation 4; John 14

Every human being is searching for peace — in relationships, in vacations, in achievements, in escapes. But most of us never stop to ask why. In this Easter Sunday message, "Back to Eden," Dr. Phillip Martin answers that question by taking listeners from the very first garden in Genesis to the New Garden in Revelation 22, with the resurrection of Jesus Christ as the turning point between the two.You'll hear:Why every decision we make is really our soul searching for the peace we lost in EdenWhat life in the first garden was actually like — and why God had no choice but to drive Adam and Eve outWhat death has stolen from you, and what the resurrection promises to restoreWhy Easter is not a holiday tradition but the hinge point of all human historyWhat Revelation 22 describes as the New Garden — where there is no death, no curse, no doubt, and no decayWhy not everyone is going — and why this message may be someone's last opportunity to say yes to JesusWhat it means that your seat in heaven is already reserved, waiting on you, because of the cross and the resurrectionSubscribe, rate, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear the hope of the resurrection today.

Most of us say we believe in the resurrection — but does the way we actually live our lives show it?In this message from 1 Corinthians 15, Dr. Gary Alley walks through the ancient Christian Creed embedded in Paul's letter to the Corinthians and presents compelling historical evidence that the resurrection of Jesus Christ is not a myth — it is the most well-supported event in ancient history, agreed upon by over 95% of New Testament scholars, including atheists and agnostics.You'll hear:How the Corinthian church was missing the standard in almost every area — and how we still do todayWhy Paul wrote 1 Corinthians 15 as the motivation for everything he corrected in the first 14 chaptersWhat the ancient Christian Creed says and why it was being repeated within 2 to 4 years of the crucifixionThe "minimal facts" approach to the resurrection and why no other theory accounts for all the evidenceWhat Paul means when he says if the resurrection didn't happen, your faith is futile and you are still in your sinsWhy a 2023 study showing 53% of Americans now call the Bible a myth should wake up every believerWhat it means to steward your "sliver of history" as a resurrection believer — and why that matters for the people around youIf the resurrection is real — and the evidence says it is — then it should be changing everything: how you think, how you treat people, how you live every single day.Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1–20; Galatians 1Subscribe, rate, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear that the resurrection is not just real — it is bedrock.

Biblical manhood is under pressure—from pride, from isolation, and from desires that feel too strong to control. In “The Man Who Stands – Part 2,” Dr. Phillip Martin continues the Becoming the Man He’s Never Seen series in Psalm 15 and unpacks three men we’ve all seen (and often have become): the prideful “I’m the man” man, the isolated “man with no name,” and the man who “had to have it” and lost self-control.You’ll hear how:Psalm 15 describes a man who walks in integrity, practices righteousness, and speaks truth from the heartIsolation quietly destroys marriages, families, and friendships—and why humility and shared purpose are the curePhilippians 2 calls us to stop living out of selfishness and empty conceit and to regard others as more important than ourselvesLust, pornography, addiction, and comfort can rule a life when we won’t tell ourselves “no”Proverbs 25:28 warns that a man without self-control is like a city with broken-down walls, wide open to the enemyWhether you’re a husband, wife, parent, or teenager, this message will challenge you to step out of isolation, lay down pride, and let Jesus rebuild real strength, self-control, and connection in your life.Scripture: Psalm 15; Philippians 2:1–4; 1 Corinthians 16:13; Proverbs 18:1; Proverbs 25:28

What kind of person can stand in God’s presence and know they belong there?In this sermon, “The Man Who Stands,” from the series Becoming the Man He’s Never Seen, Dr. Phillip Martin walks through Psalm 15 and paints a clear picture of the “Psalm 15 man,” a person marked by integrity, loyalty, and unshakable character.This message challenges our shallow view of commitment and calls believers to a deeper, stronger walk with Jesus.In This Sermon:• Walking with integrity and practicing righteousness• Speaking truth from the heart, not just with your lips• Refusing gossip, slander, and exploiting others• Keeping your word even when it costs you• Rejecting Satan’s “bigger, better deal” temptations• Standing firm in the faith and being strong (1 Corinthians 16:13)Pastor Phillip also exposes the subtle danger of pride. Pride hides in the heart, destroys relationships, and ultimately leads to disgrace. This message calls believers to humble themselves before God instead of being humbled by Him.Whether you are a husband, wife, parent, teenager, or single adult, this episode will challenge you to pursue a life of integrity and loyalty to Christ.Scripture:Psalm 15:1–51 Corinthians 16:13Mark 7

What kind of parent are you really raising your children to become?In this sermon — "The Man Who Is Followed" — part of the series "Becoming the Man He's Never Seen" — we open Proverbs 20:7 and take an honest, sometimes uncomfortable look at how the way we live shapes the children we raise.Dr. Phillip Martin walks through 8 types of dads (from the Devoted Dad to the Anchor Dad), unpacks the concept of good fruit, bad fruit, and bruised fruit, and challenges every parent to ask the questions we often avoid: If your kids follow in your footsteps, will they succeed? Will they be happy? Will they know God?This isn't a message about guilt — it's about legacy. Your children are watching every decision you make, every word you say, and every way you love (or don't love) the people around them.Whether you're a parent trying your best, someone still carrying the scars of how YOU were raised, or a young person who will be a parent one day — this episode will speak directly to your heart.Scripture: Proverbs 20:7 | Psalm 127:4 | Psalm 37:25Topics Covered:- The 8 types of fathers — which one are you?- How a father's absence creates a void that lasts a lifetime- Why your relationship with your spouse is your children's marriage blueprint- Breaking free from generational curses- Securing blessings for the next generation- Why "train up a child" is the closest thing to a parenting guarantee the Bible offersSubscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a parent who needs to hear it.

Outside of salvation, the greatest step of faith you'll ever make is who you marry. So why do so many marriages end up in survival mode instead of thriving?In this message from the Becoming the Man He's Never Seen series, Pastor Philip gets brutally honest about the state of marriage — the different types of husbands and wives, why 80% of marriages are quietly struggling, and what God actually intended when He brought two people together as one.From Proverbs 18:22, Pastor Philip unpacks the deeper meaning behind finding "a good wife" and obtaining favor from the Lord — and shows how God is working in your marriage long before you realize it. He closes with five practical takeaways for both husbands and wives to move from misery to thriving.This one's for the husbands who feel unappreciated, the wives who feel overwhelmed, the couples on the edge, and everyone in between.

A new sermon series on biblical manhood starts here. Pastor Phillip Martin opens up about the crisis facing men today: the absence of godly role models, unspoken struggles with anxiety and depression, and the cultural confusion about what it means to be a man.If you're a man feeling lost or struggling in silence... a wife trying to understand your husband... a parent raising boys... or anyone concerned about male mental health and spiritual formation—this episode is for you.In This Episode:The statistics on male isolation, anxiety, and suicideWhy men internalize pain instead of asking for helpHow to break cycles of emotional disconnectionWhat Psalm 112 reveals about God's design for menPractical insights for families and marriagesPastor Phillip shares personal stories about his own journey toward biblical manhood and challenges listeners to become the men God intended—even if they've never seen an example before.

Have you ever felt like God isn't listening to your prayers? Or worse...have you considered that maybe you've stopped listening to Him?In this convicting and encouraging message,Dr. Phillip Martin tackles one of the hardest questions in the Christian life: What happens when we stop listening to God? Drawing from Zechariah 7 and Matthew 7, he reveals the sobering consequences of spiritual disobedience and the incredible promise available to those who ask, seek, and knock.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:• Why some prayers seem to fall on deaf ears• The progression from refusing God to spiritual deafness• How God's wrath differs from human anger• The difference between asking, seeking, and knocking in prayer• Why persistence matters in your prayer life• How God works on your behalf even when you can't see itFEATURED SCRIPTURES:Zechariah 7:9-14 | Matthew 7:7-11 | Luke 11:5-10 | James 4:2-3This message will challenge you to examine your relationship with God, remove any stubbornness blocking your spiritual ears, and step into the abundant life that comes from persistent, faithful prayer.Whether you're struggling in your prayer life, feeling spiritually dead, or simply wanting to grow deeper in your relationship with Christ, this message offers both correction and hope.

Discouragement is more dangerous than most people realize—because it rarely stops at discouragement. In this Sunday message, we finish the series “Six Ways to Waste Your New Year (or Waste Your Life)” with a powerful final point: when discouragement lingers, it can turn into disheartenment, then drift into indifference, until a person becomes emotionally and spiritually cold.Using John 16:33, we’re reminded that Jesus didn’t promise a trouble-free life—He promised peace and courage because He has already overcome the world. Then in Matthew 24, we see Jesus describe the spiritual condition of people as the world grows darker: “Most people’s love will grow cold.” The sermon paints a vivid picture of a constant “poisoned wind” that slowly wears people down over time—often without them realizing how numb they’ve become.If you’ve been tired, shut down, discouraged, or drifting into “I don’t care anymore,” this episode is a call back to life: Jesus can calm the storm, stop the wind, and help you feel again—before pain becomes the only thing that wakes the heart.Key Scriptures: John 16:33, Matthew 24:3–12

In this message from John 16:33, we confront one of the most common ways believers waste their year and their life: living in discouragement.Jesus never promised a trouble free life. He promised peace in the middle of pressure. This sermon explores how fear, stress, failure, and outside voices drain courage and quietly keep believers on the sidelines. It also reveals why discouragement is not just emotional, but spiritual, and how Jesus calls us to respond with courage instead of retreat.If you feel pressed, anxious, overwhelmed, or hesitant to step forward, this message will remind you that trouble has already been overcome, and courage is still possible.Scripture Focus:John 16:33

In this Sunday message, we continue the series “Six Ways to Waste Your New Year” with a full walk through Romans 12. This episode tackles two common patterns that derail spiritual growth and relational peace:1) Remaining stubborn and refusing to change2) Feeding comparison and contemptRomans 12 reveals how conformity to the world’s pressure can harden the heart—leading to bitterness, resentment, and conflict with others. You’ll hear a direct call to true worship: surrendering your life to God as a living sacrifice, and experiencing real transformation through the renewing of your mind.This episode also offers a practical roadmap from Romans 12 for rooting out comparison and contempt through Christlike living—humility, love without hypocrisy, honoring others, serving faithfully, persevering through hardship, practicing hospitality, blessing those who hurt you, and leaving vengeance to God.If you’ve been feeling stuck, hardened, or frustrated watching others “move forward,” this message is a reset: stop wasting the year under pressure, and step into who God has called you to be.

Life is short. Time is limited. And God has entrusted every one of us with something.In this message from Matthew 25, Pastor Philip launches the series “Six Ways to Waste Your New Year” by confronting one of the most common spiritual traps: playing it safe. Using the Parable of the Talents, he challenges believers to stop burying their gifts out of fear and start living with active, obedient faith.This episode explores how comparison, hesitation, and overthinking can quietly waste a life, and why joy is found not in comfort, but in using what God has already given you.If you’re tired of feeling stuck or spiritually passive, this message will push you to stop waiting and start stepping forward.Scripture Focus:Matthew 25

Are you praying generally or specifically? In this message, Pastor Tyler explores the "one-page" book of Philemon and a specific prayer that has the power to transform our families and our church.It is easy to stay within the safety of church walls, but the Great Commission calls us to go where the mess is. This teaching breaks down why "comfort" is a dangerous place for a believer and how sharing the Gospel is the catalyst for our own spiritual maturity. Whether it’s being "lovingly direct" or simply sharing your own "I was blind, but now I see" story, this message is a challenge to stop being comfortable and start being active in your faith.Key Points:The Philemon Backstory: Understanding the grace shown between Philemon, Paul, and the runaway slave Onesimus.Prayer with Purpose: Why Paul and Jesus always prayed with a "so that" in mind.The Growth Cycle: Why you cannot grow to your full potential in Christ without sharing your faith with others.Overcoming Fear: Learning to see the opportunities God provides when we start praying for them.Scripture References:Philemon 1:1-7Philippians 1:5-6John 9 (The Man Born Blind)Matthew 28:19-20 (The Great Commission)

Christmas may be over, but the light of Christ is not seasonal.In this Sunday-after-Christmas message, we explore John 1:1–5 and the powerful truth that Jesus is the Living Word—fully God, present before creation, active in creation, and present with us today. John teaches that in Him is life, and that life is the light for humanity. This light shows the way, pushes back darkness, and cannot be overcome.As we step toward a new year, this episode calls believers to live with confidence and purpose: to carry the light of Christmas into everyday life, influence every place we go for the Kingdom, and remind the world that real hope is available all year long—because Jesus provides everything we need.Key Texts: John 1:1–5; John 20:30–31; Matthew 5:14–16; John 8:12

What is salvation, really? Not the version we repeat, assume, or reduce, but the version Jesus actually teaches.In this sermon from the Salvation series, Pastor Philip takes listeners deep into John chapter 3 and the late-night conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus. This message connects the fall in Genesis, the fear of exposure, and the human tendency to hide, showing how those same patterns still shape the way people approach God today.Jesus draws a sharp line between believing in Him and being born again. Many believed because of signs, but Jesus did not entrust Himself to them. That tension sits at the heart of this message. Salvation is not about choosing a destination. It is about surrender, exposure, and transformation.This teaching unpacks why salvation is often emotional, why fear shows up when God starts working in the heart, and why people resist the light even while claiming belief. It also challenges the cultural habit of minimizing sin, softening language, and avoiding honest examination.This is not a motivational talk. It is a clear, biblical conversation about life, death, fear, freedom, and what it truly means to come into the light.Listen carefully. This message is meant to be processed, not rushed.

This message presses past surface level Christianity and challenges what salvation actually is. Pastor Philip Martin walks through Genesis 3, John 3, Romans 5, and Numbers 21 to show why sin always produces shame, hiding, and self-covering, and why those patterns still shape religious culture today.Jesus tells Nicodemus that life only comes through rebirth, not behavior, knowledge, or effort. Just as the serpent was lifted up in the wilderness, salvation comes by looking to what God provides, not fixing ourselves. This sermon calls listeners out of darkness, into the light, and into a clearer understanding of what it truly means to be saved.

This sermon opens our salvation series by challenging the assumptions that many people carry about what it means to be saved. The message walks through creation, the fall, the entrance of death, and God’s first promise of redemption in Genesis 3:15, setting the stage for why rebirth is essential and why so many misunderstand it. If you want a clear and honest look at what salvation truly is, where it begins, and why Jesus insists on new birth, this sermon lays the foundation.Scripture: John 3, Genesis 1–3, Romans 6, Romans 10

In this week’s sermon, Pastor Phillip teaches from Luke 19 as Jesus meets Zacchaeus in Jericho. This message breaks down the journey from Capernaum, the cultural context of tax collectors, and the contrast between Zacchaeus and the rich young ruler.You’ll hear why salvation is more than a prayer, why reputation can become a barrier, how curiosity opens the door to faith, and why Jesus always finds those who are looking for Him. This sermon also sets up our upcoming Christmas series focused entirely on understanding salvation with clarity and depth.Scripture: Luke 19:1–10

Pastor Tyler walks through 2 Corinthians 9 and explains how gratitude and generosity shape the life of a believer. This message breaks down why Paul challenges the church in Corinth, what cheerful giving really means, and how a mindset of abundance grows when we practice thankfulness. Tyler shares real stories, practical teaching, and biblical principles that show why generosity has eternal impact and how God multiplies what we release to Him.Scripture references include 2 Corinthians 9:6–10, 1 Chronicles 29, Mark 12, Proverbs 3:9–10, Romans 12:2, and Galatians 2:20.A clear, practical message for anyone wanting to understand biblical generosity, stewardship, and spiritual growth.

Pastor Philip Martin teaches from Acts 27, walking through Paul’s violent storm at sea and what it reveals about gratitude, faith, and endurance. If you’re battling an emotional storm, fighting fear, or trying to hold your life together while everything shakes, this message will speak directly to you.You’ll learn how storms strip away what doesn’t matter, expose what’s driving your life, and show you who belongs in your boat. Most importantly, you’ll discover how to stay thankful, steady, and anchored in Christ when everything seems uncertain.Scripture: Acts 27This week’s message brings together both Sunday services so you can hear the full teaching as it was intended. Points 1–4 were taught in the first service and points 5–10 in the second, and this episode seamlessly delivers the complete sermon.

In this message, Pastor Philip Martin walks through the story of the rich young ruler and the hard truth Jesus taught about giving. The man didn’t walk away because he was poor—he walked away because he had too much.Jesus doesn’t need what’s in your hands. He wants your heart. When you’re willing to let go, you discover that God’s blessings aren’t just eternal—they’re personal, immediate, and overflowing.Scripture: Mark 10:17–31Church: The Grove Church, Kingston, TNWebsite: ilovemygrove.com

In this message, Dr. Gary Alley teaches from Colossians 3 using the analogy of a recipe to show how God shapes our character. Every believer is a work in progress, and what we put into our hearts determines who we become. Paul’s call to the Colossian church was simple: take out the wrong ingredients and fill your life with the right ones.The “secret ingredient” that brings it all together is a thankful heart. Gratitude enables love, patience, humility, and peace to truly work in us. Without it, nothing about our faith works the way it should.Scripture: Colossians 3:1–17Speaker: Dr. Gary AlleyChurch: The Grove Church | Kingston, TNWebsite: ilovemygrove.com

What happens when someone says “I love you” but their actions leave deep emotional scars? In this powerful message, Pastor Philip Martin unpacks what real, Christ-like love looks like through Philippians 1, Ephesians 5, and 1 Corinthians 13.Whether you’re carrying pain from broken relationships or wanting to grow in how you love others, this sermon will challenge, comfort, and call you to reflect the love of Jesus—one that is patient, kind, enduring, and sacrificial.Scripture References: Philippians 1:3, Ephesians 5:1–2, 1 Corinthians 13Listen in and rediscover what it means to truly say, and live, “Love you.”

In this deeply honest sermon, Pastor Philip Martin reflects on receiving heartbreaking news about a fellow pastor and speaks to anyone who feels emotionally drained, spiritually numb, or mentally overwhelmed. Drawing from Philippians 4:6–7, he explains how anxiety attacks the heart and mind, and how Jesus offers a peace that defends both—especially when life feels heavy.Through the stories of Hannah (longing), Elijah (burnout), Job (loss), and Samson (identity collapse), this message reminds believers that even the faithful can break—but God still meets them there.If you’re down bad, this episode is a reminder: peace is still possible, and Christ still guards.Scripture: Philippians 4:6–7Speaker: Pastor Philip MartinChurch: The Grove Church | Kingston, TNWebsite: ilovemygrove.com

In this message, Pastor Philip teaches from Revelation 3 about the church of Laodicea—the community that thought they had everything but had shut Jesus out. “Lukewarm Faith” is a wake-up call for believers drifting toward comfort instead of conviction.Jesus said, “I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot.” He invites us to repent, open the door, and walk in real relationship with Him. This episode explores what lukewarm faith looks like today, how to reignite spiritual hunger, and why Jesus still knocks.Key themes: repentance, revival, apathy, obedience, faith in actionMain text: Revelation 3:14–22Speaker: Dr. Philip MartinChurch: The Grove Church, Kingston, TNWebsite: ilovemygrove.com

Pastor Tyler teaches from 2 Kings 3 on Elisha’s word to three desperate kings, “Make this valley full of ditches.” The big idea is simple and convicting: only God can send the water, but He often asks us to prepare the ground. This message shows how faith moves first, how worship resets perspective, and how God provides in His timing and His way.Sermon highlights:• Text: 2 Kings 3, Elisha instructs the armies to dig before any clouds appear• Big idea: Prepare in faith, then watch for God’s provision• Faith in action: obedience before evidence, preparation before rain• Applications: lead your family with intentional rhythms, serve in your marriage, pray through anxiety, keep showing up in your community• Perseverance: do not grow weary, God fills what faith preparesKey scriptures:2 Kings 3, Matthew 11:28, Romans 8:1, Psalm 103:12, Ephesians 1:13–14, 2 Timothy 1:7, Philippians 4:6–7, Galatians 6:9, Joshua 5

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Dr. Phillip Martin preaches from Revelation 3:1–6, warning the church at Sardis—and us today—about spiritual complacency. Jesus calls His people to wake up, repent, and strengthen what remains.Week 7 of our series Just One More Thing. Dr. Phillip Martin unpacks the letter to Sardis, the “walking dead” church that looked alive but was spiritually dead. This message digs into Sardis’ history of wealth, complacency, and false security, showing how Jesus used their own story as a warning: wake up, or be erased from the book of life.The sermon explores how easy it is to coast on past victories, live numb to spiritual reality, and run churches without the Spirit’s power. Jesus commands His church to watch, repent, strengthen the weak places, and hold fast to Him. The hope is clear—those who overcome will walk with Him in white, their names secure in the book of life.

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CONNECT WITH US!JOIN US ONLINE OR IN PERSON EVERY SUNDAY AT 8:30AM and 10:15AM!Website:⁠ilovemygrove.com⁠Youtube:⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TheGroveChurch⁠Facebook:⁠https://www.facebook.com/ilovemygrove/⁠Instagram:@ilovemygroveGive Online:⁠https://pushpay.com/g/ilovemygrove⁠Address:2150 Kingston Highway, Kingston, TN, United States, TennesseeSend any questions or comments to: ⁠[email protected]

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CONNECT WITH US!JOIN US ONLINE OR IN PERSON EVERY SUNDAY AT 8:30AM and 10:15AM!Website:⁠ilovemygrove.com⁠Youtube:⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TheGroveChurch⁠Facebook:⁠https://www.facebook.com/ilovemygrove/⁠Instagram:@ilovemygroveGive Online:⁠https://pushpay.com/g/ilovemygrove⁠Address:2150 Kingston Highway, Kingston, TN, United States, TennesseeSend any questions or comments to: ⁠[email protected]

Join Dylan Scandlyn from The Grove Church as he explores one of Christianity's most profound truths: what it means to be made in God's image. In this deeply moving episode, Dylan unpacks the biblical concept of Imago Dei and reveals how this ancient truth transforms our understanding of identity, purpose, and worth.Drawing from Genesis 1:26-27 and other key passages, Dylan demonstrates that every person, regardless of ability, appearance, or background, carries inherent dignity as an image-bearer of the Creator. Through powerful storytelling, including the inspiring account of Drew, a young man with muscular dystrophy who lived with unshakeable faith, and a touching late-night diner encounter that reminds us everyone deserves to know they matter, this message will challenge and encourage listeners to see themselves and others through God's eyes.Key Scriptures Referenced:Genesis 1:26-27Colossians 1:15-16John 1:3, John 14:8-11Isaiah 44:24What You'll Discover:The biblical foundation of human dignity and worthHow Jesus perfectly represents the invisible GodYour life's true purpose: to know God, experience Him, and make Him knownPractical ways to reflect God's image through loveWhether you've questioned your self-worth, struggled with life's brokenness, or desire to walk more closely in Christ's likeness, this episode offers hope and biblical truth. Dylan reminds us that God doesn't merely tolerate us—He treasures us as His image-bearers.This message will leave you with a renewed understanding of your identity and calling. You are Imago Dei, made in God's image and called to reflect His love to the world.

What holds a church together? Is it shared interests, casual attendance, or something deeper?In this powerful sermon, Dr. Gary Alley takes us back to the roots of the New Testament Church, painting a vivid picture of the early believers in Acts 2 who were unified—not by convenience, but by devotion. Through rich biblical teaching and pastoral insight, Dr. Alley explores what it truly means to be the body of Christ today.Drawing from Acts 2:42–47, this message calls the modern church to reclaim the spiritual depth and relational commitment of the first-century believers. Dr. Alley unpacks two essential pillars of church life: devotion to the apostles’ teaching (biblical foundation) and authentic fellowship (intentional community). He challenges listeners to move beyond surface-level gatherings and into shared lives shaped by prayer, worship, meals, generosity, and the hope of Christ’s return.Whether you're a longtime believer or new to the faith, this message will stir your heart toward a more faithful, unified, and purpose-driven church community.Themes & Scriptures:Acts 2:42–47 – The blueprint of the early churchDevotion to biblical teaching and Christ-centered fellowshipThe difference between temporary gatherings and eternal unityThe impact of biblical literacy on witness and missionLiving with the expectancy of Jesus’ return (John 14:1–3)If you’re longing for a church that lives, learns, and loves like the early believers did—this message is for you.Subscribe, share, and connect with us to be part of a church community that is rooted in Christ and devoted to one another.

CONNECT WITH US!JOIN US ONLINE OR IN PERSON EVERY SUNDAY AT 8:30AM and 10:15AM!Website:⁠ilovemygrove.com⁠Youtube:⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TheGroveChurch⁠Facebook:⁠https://www.facebook.com/ilovemygrove/⁠Instagram:@ilovemygroveGive Online:⁠https://pushpay.com/g/ilovemygrove⁠Address:2150 Kingston Highway, Kingston, TN, United States, TennesseeSend any questions or comments to: ⁠[email protected]

CONNECT WITH US!JOIN US ONLINE OR IN PERSON EVERY SUNDAY AT 8:30AM and 10:15AM!Website:⁠ilovemygrove.com⁠Youtube:⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TheGroveChurch⁠Facebook:⁠https://www.facebook.com/ilovemygrove/⁠Instagram:@ilovemygroveGive Online:⁠https://pushpay.com/g/ilovemygrove⁠Address:2150 Kingston Highway, Kingston, TN, United States, TennesseeSend any questions or comments to: ⁠[email protected]

CONNECT WITH US!JOIN US ONLINE OR IN PERSON EVERY SUNDAY AT 8:30AM and 10:15AM!Website:⁠ilovemygrove.com⁠Youtube:⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TheGroveChurch⁠Facebook:⁠https://www.facebook.com/ilovemygrove/⁠Instagram:@ilovemygroveGive Online:⁠https://pushpay.com/g/ilovemygrove⁠Address:2150 Kingston Highway, Kingston, TN, United States, TennesseeSend any questions or comments to: ⁠[email protected]

CONNECT WITH US!JOIN US ONLINE OR IN PERSON EVERY SUNDAY AT 8:30AM and 10:15AM!Website:⁠ilovemygrove.com⁠Youtube:⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TheGroveChurch⁠Facebook:⁠https://www.facebook.com/ilovemygrove/⁠Instagram:@ilovemygroveGive Online:⁠https://pushpay.com/g/ilovemygrove⁠Address:2150 Kingston Highway, Kingston, TN, United States, TennesseeSend any questions or comments to: ⁠[email protected]

CONNECT WITH US!JOIN US ONLINE OR IN PERSON EVERY SUNDAY AT 8:30AM and 10:15AM!Website:⁠ilovemygrove.com⁠Youtube:⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TheGroveChurch⁠Facebook:⁠https://www.facebook.com/ilovemygrove/⁠Instagram:@ilovemygroveGive Online:⁠https://pushpay.com/g/ilovemygrove⁠Address:2150 Kingston Highway, Kingston, TN, United States, TennesseeSend any questions or comments to: ⁠[email protected]

CONNECT WITH US!JOIN US ONLINE OR IN PERSON EVERY SUNDAY AT 8:30AM and 10:15AM!Website:⁠ilovemygrove.com⁠Youtube:⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TheGroveChurch⁠Facebook:⁠https://www.facebook.com/ilovemygrove/⁠Instagram:@ilovemygroveGive Online:⁠https://pushpay.com/g/ilovemygrove⁠Address:2150 Kingston Highway, Kingston, TN, United States, TennesseeSend any questions or comments to: ⁠[email protected]