The Grove Sermon Podcast

YOUR GLORY OR GOD’S? - Acts 12:20-25

Every heart is a glory seeker, but whose glory are you living for? In Acts 12:20–25, Herod Agrippa’s hunger for self-glory ends in destruction, but God’s mission marches on. This message challenges us to fix our focus on the true King and live for His glory alone.SCRIPTURE REFERENCES: Acts 12:20-25SPEAKER: 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 MIRACLE & GOD’S PLAN - Acts 12:6-19

In Acts 12, James is executed, Peter is imprisoned, and the church is under attack. Yet God shows us a powerful truth: His mission cannot be stopped. In this message, Pastor Roland unpacks three key truths from Peter’s miraculous deliverance: God is moving—get ready. God is leading—follow Him. God hears His people—pray.This passage reminds us that God uses both persecution and miracles to advance the Gospel, and both bring Him glory. The cross and resurrection of Jesus remain the ultimate proof that no power on earth can stop the mission of God. Join us as we discover how to live ready, walk in obedience, and pray with faith because our God still moves.SCRIPTURE REFERENCES: Acts 12:6-19SPEAKER: 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

ANXIOUS FOR NOTHING - Philippians 4:6-7

What happens when people refuse to acknowledge God? Romans 1:28–32 shows us that God “gave them up” to a debased mind, a mind that chooses what ought not to be done. The result is a world filled with sin’s corruption, from the sins that make headlines to the “smaller” sins we excuse in our daily lives. In this sermon, Pastor Roland Contreras unpacks Paul’s words to show us three urgent calls for believers today.SCRIPTURE REFERENCES: Philippians 4:6-7SPEAKER: Dr. Matt Singleton----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 #philippians

THE DEPTH OF OUR SIN & OUR DESPERATE NEED FOR CHRIST - Romans 1:28-32

What happens when people refuse to acknowledge God? Romans 1:28–32 shows us that God “gave them up” to a debased mind, a mind that chooses what ought not to be done. The result is a world filled with sin’s corruption, from the sins that make headlines to the “smaller” sins we excuse in our daily lives. In this sermon, Pastor Roland Contreras unpacks Paul’s words to show us three urgent calls for believers today.SCRIPTURE REFERENCES: Romans 1:28-32SPEAKER: 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 #romans

4 WAYS CHRISTIANS SHOULD RESPOND TO EVIL & TRAGEDY

When the world witnesses senseless acts of evil, like the recent murder of Charlie Kirk, we are reminded of just how dark and broken sin truly is. These moments leave people grieving, searching, and asking questions.As the church, we cannot remain silent. The world will always offer its own answers, but the gospel offers hope, truth, and a response that leads to life.In this video, Pastor Roland Contreras shares 4 biblical ways to respond when evil and sin are on full display. Whether you knew Charlie Kirk or not, the grief we feel in moments like this points us to the reality that eternity is written on our hearts, and we know this is not how it’s supposed to be.SCRIPTURE REFERENCES: Ecclesiastes 3:11, Romans 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 #romans

WHEN GOD IS NOT SACRED - Romans 1:24-27

What happens when people exchange the glory of God for their own desires? Romans 1:24–27 shows us the tragic downward spiral of sin: celebrating what God calls dishonorable, corrupting His design, and becoming enslaved to our passions. In this message, Pastor Roland Contreras unpacks Paul’s words and points us to the hope of the gospel, Jesus Christ, who alone can give us a new heart and set us free from sin’s grip.SCRIPTURE REFERENCES: Romans 1:24-27SPEAKER: 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 #romans

TRADING GOD’S GLORY FOR IDOLS - Romans 1:21-23

We live in a world that trades diamonds for dust, glory for garbage. Romans 1:21–23 reveals three downward steps of idolatry: rejection, futility, and exchanging the glory of God for worthless substitutes. In this message, Pastor Roland Contreras shows us how idolatry begins in the heart, how it shapes our thinking, and how the gospel frees us from counterfeit gods.SCRIPTURE REFERENCES: Romans 1:21-23SPEAKER: 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 #romans

TRADING TRUTH FOR A LIE - Romans 1:18-20

We live in a culture filled with bad trades; trading integrity for influence, marriages for flings, and truth for trends. In Romans 1, Paul reveals humanity’s greatest tragedy, we’ve exchanged the truth of God for lies. This message challenges us to face that reality and points us back to the only hope we have, the true Jesus of Scripture, not the counterfeit “cultural Jesus” our world prefers. In this sermon, Pastor Roland unpacks three ways we trade truth for lies.SCRIPTURE REFERENCES: Romans 1:18-20SPEAKER: 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 #romans

REMEMBERING THE WORKS OF THE LORD - Psalm 44:1-8

What fuels your faith when life gets hard? In Psalm 44:1–8, we see that true faith is anchored not in feelings or circumstances but in remembering the mighty works of God. Before the psalmist laments betrayal and suffering, he leans on the testimony of God’s past faithfulness, and so should we. In this message, Pastor Roland Contreras unpacks three life-giving truths about remembering.SCRIPTURE REFERENCES: Psalm 44:1-8SPEAKER: Pastor Roland ContrerasREMEMBER WORKSHEET: https://www.reachthegrove.com/family----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 #bookofpsalms

WHERE DO YOU FIND JOY? - Psalm 43

Where do you turn when joy feels out of reach? In Psalm 43, we meet a man surrounded by injustice, feeling far from God, yet determined to hope in Him. Joy is not found in perfect circumstances, it’s found in the presence of God Himself. Whether you’re walking through a dry season, feeling misunderstood, or simply longing for something more, this message will point you to the One who is your exceeding joy.SCRIPTURE REFERENCES: Psalm 43SPEAKER: 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 #bookofpsalms