The Grove Sermon Podcast

HE CAME TO RESTORE THE IMAGE - Colossians 1:15-22

In Colossians 1:15–22, the apostle Paul lifts our eyes to the supremacy of Jesus Christ and shows us why Christmas is more than a moment in history. It is God’s plan to restore what sin shattered.In this message, we see three unshakable truths, Jesus is first. He is the image of the invisible God and the source of all creation. Jesus is supreme. All things were created through Him and for Him, and He holds everything together. Jesus is enough. Through His death and resurrection, we are reconciled, made holy, and brought near to God.This passage reminds us that restoration doesn’t begin with self-improvement or effort—it begins with surrender to Christ. If Jesus is not first, He cannot be supreme. And if He is not supreme, He will never be enough. Whether you are exploring faith or longing for renewal, this message points us back to the One who restores the image of God in us through grace and truth.SCRIPTURE REFERENCES: Colossians 1:15-22SPEAKER: Pastor Eric Rachui----CONNECT WITH US:Online: https://www.reachthegrove.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reachthegrove/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reachthegrove/Give: https://www.reachthegrove.com/give/----#reachthegrove #jesus #onlinechurch #faith #bible #believe #belong #cross #inspiration #christian #churchonline #truth #knowledge #trust #gospel #expository #preach #preaching #holyspirit #worship #praise #discipleship #sermon #christmas #advent

HE CAME TO REVEAL THE FATHER - John 1:1-18

When John opens his Gospel, he doesn’t start with shepherds or angels, he starts in eternity. In this sermon, Pastor Roland walks through John 1:1–18 to show how Jesus came not only to save us, but to reveal the Father to us. If you’ve ever wondered what God is really like, or how Christmas speaks into your everyday life, this message will encourage your heart and draw your eyes toward Jesus, the Word made flesh, full of grace and truth.SCRIPTURE REFERENCES: John 1:1-18SPEAKER: Pastor Roland Contreras----CONNECT WITH US:Online: https://www.reachthegrove.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reachthegrove/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reachthegrove/Give: https://www.reachthegrove.com/give/----#reachthegrove #jesus #onlinechurch #faith #bible #believe #belong #cross #inspiration #christian #churchonline #truth #knowledge #trust #gospel #expository #preach #preaching #holyspirit #worship #praise #discipleship #sermon #christmas #advent

FAITHFULNESS TO THE MISSION - Acts 14:24-28

God is faithful to His mission and He invites us into that mission with grace, purpose, and perseverance. In this message, Pastor Roland walks us through the closing scene of Paul and Barnabas’ first missionary journey and shows us what faithfulness looks like in the life of a believer.SCRIPTURE REFERENCES: Acts 14:24-28SPEAKER: Pastor Roland Contreras----CONNECT WITH US:Online: https://www.reachthegrove.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reachthegrove/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reachthegrove/Give: https://www.reachthegrove.com/give/----#reachthegrove #jesus #onlinechurch #faith #bible #believe #belong #cross #inspiration #christian #churchonline #truth #knowledge #trust #gospel #expository #preach #preaching #holyspirit #worship #praise #discipleship #sermon #bookofacts

THE GOSPEL THAT KEEPS GOING - Acts 14:21-23

The Gospel keeps moving forward even when life pushes back. In Acts 14:21-23, Paul is bruised, bloodied, and left for dead yet he gets up and walks back into the very towns that tried to destroy him. Why? Because faith runs deeper than fear, and the mission of Christ is worth more than our comfort.SCRIPTURE REFERENCES: Acts 14:21-23SPEAKER: Pastor Roland Contreras----CONNECT WITH US:Online: https://www.reachthegrove.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reachthegrove/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reachthegrove/Give: https://www.reachthegrove.com/give/----#reachthegrove #jesus #onlinechurch #faith #bible #believe #belong #cross #inspiration #christian #churchonline #truth #knowledge #trust #gospel #expository #preach #preaching #holyspirit #worship #praise #discipleship #sermon #bookofacts

BLINDED HEARTS - Acts 14:8-20

You can see God move and still miss God Himself. In Acts 14:8-20, Paul and Barnabas perform a miracle in the city of Lystra but the people mistake them for gods. The same crowd that tried to worship them soon tries to kill them. It’s a story of spiritual blindness, misplaced devotion, and the grace of God that still raises the fallen.SCRIPTURE REFERENCES: Acts 14:8-20SPEAKER: Pastor Roland Contreras----CONNECT WITH US:Online: https://www.reachthegrove.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reachthegrove/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reachthegrove/Give: https://www.reachthegrove.com/give/----#reachthegrove #jesus #onlinechurch #faith #bible #believe #belong #cross #inspiration #christian #churchonline #truth #knowledge #trust #gospel #expository #preach #preaching #holyspirit #worship #praise #discipleship #sermon #bookofacts

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When the Gospel comes to town, hearts are revealed. In Acts 14:1-7, Paul and Barnabas preach in Iconium, and the city divides. Some believe, others resist. The Gospel doesn’t flatter; it confronts. It tests, reveals, and refines. In this message, Pastor Roland Contreras challenges us to examine which side of the line we’re standing on when the truth of Christ exposes what’s inside.SCRIPTURE REFERENCES: Acts 14:1-7SPEAKER: Pastor Roland Contreras----CONNECT WITH US:Online: https://www.reachthegrove.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reachthegrove/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reachthegrove/Give: https://www.reachthegrove.com/give/----#reachthegrove #jesus #onlinechurch #faith #bible #believe #belong #cross #inspiration #christian #churchonline #truth #knowledge #trust #gospel #expository #preach #preaching #holyspirit #worship #praise #discipleship #sermon #bookofacts

DON’T MISS IT - Acts 13:42-52

The Gospel divides hearts. Some draw near with humility, others turn away in pride. In Acts 13:42–52, Paul’s sermon in the synagogue exposes a dangerous truth: you can be surrounded by God’s work and still miss His grace. In this message, Pastor Roland Contreras challenges us to examine our hearts, are we following Jesus out of curiosity or conviction? Learn how God’s grace draws us in, pierces our pride, and sends us out on mission.SCRIPTURE REFERENCES: Acts 13:42-52SPEAKER: Pastor Roland Contreras----CONNECT WITH US:Online: https://www.reachthegrove.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reachthegrove/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reachthegrove/Give: https://www.reachthegrove.com/give/----#reachthegrove #jesus #onlinechurch #faith #bible #believe #belong #cross #inspiration #christian #churchonline #truth #knowledge #trust #gospel #expository #preach #preaching #holyspirit #worship #praise #discipleship #sermon #bookofacts

GOD’S FAITHFUL STORY - Acts 13:13-41

In Acts 13, Paul preaches the Gospel through the lens of history, showing how every part of God's story points to Jesus. From the calling of Israel to the resurrection of Christ, we see a God who is faithful, sovereign, and still at work today.SCRIPTURE REFERENCES: Acts 13:13-41SPEAKER: Pastor Roland Contreras----CONNECT WITH US:Online: https://www.reachthegrove.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reachthegrove/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reachthegrove/Give: https://www.reachthegrove.com/give/----#reachthegrove #jesus #onlinechurch #faith #bible #believe #belong #cross #inspiration #christian #churchonline #truth #knowledge #trust #gospel #expository #preach #preaching #holyspirit #worship #praise #discipleship #sermon #bookofacts

A SPIRIT-FILLED MISSION - Acts 13:4-12

This week, Pastor Roland preaches on what it means to be bearers and proclaimers of the truth. In this powerful passage, we see the Spirit sending Paul and Barnabas, truth confronting deception, rebellion leading to blindness, and faith being born through the Gospel’s power.SCRIPTURE REFERENCES: Acts 13:4-12SPEAKER: Pastor Roland Contreras----CONNECT WITH US:Online: https://www.reachthegrove.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reachthegrove/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reachthegrove/Give: https://www.reachthegrove.com/give/----#reachthegrove #jesus #onlinechurch #faith #bible #believe #belong #cross #inspiration #christian #churchonline #truth #knowledge #trust #gospel #expository #preach #preaching #holyspirit #worship #praise #discipleship #sermon #bookofacts

SET APART & SENT - Acts 13:4-12

Some of the most powerful moves of God begin in ordinary moments of worship. In Acts 13, we see the church in Antioch become the launching pad for global mission. Through worship, fasting, and prayer, the Holy Spirit speaks, and the church obeys.SCRIPTURE REFERENCES: Acts 13:1-3SPEAKER: Pastor Roland Contreras----CONNECT WITH US:Online: https://www.reachthegrove.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reachthegrove/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reachthegrove/Give: https://www.reachthegrove.com/give/----#reachthegrove #jesus #onlinechurch #faith #bible #believe #belong #cross #inspiration #christian #churchonline #truth #knowledge #trust #gospel #expository #preach #preaching #holyspirit #worship #praise #discipleship #sermon #bookofacts