Piney Grove's Podcast

Recorded June 1, 2025 Pastor Larry Stephens brings a message from Jeremiah 29 on the importance of holding up godly integrity in the presence of the enemy. God uses adversity and trials to strengthen His people. Pastor Larry challenges the graduates to stay close to Jesus and build their foundation on the Word of God. 

Recorded 5/25/2025 Pastor Larry G Stephens brings a message from Joshua chapters 15 through. In these chapters depicting land allotment to Israel, the reader/worshipper is offered a demonstration of the faithfulness of God to fulfill His Word.  I. We Stand Upon the Promises of God During Spiritual Battles,   II. We Stand Upon the Promises of God and Rest in His Wisdom  III. We Stand Upon the Promises of God and Be and Diligent to Serve the Kingdom of God  IV.  We Stand Upon the Promises and Press on in Faith  V. We Stand Upon the Promises Because He Is Just

Recorded 5/18/2025 Pastor Larry Stephens brings a message from Joshua 14:1-14 entitled, "Getting What We Do Not Deserve: A Faithful Friend." What makes a faithful friend? What characteristics make a faithful friend. By looking into Joshua 14, two examples rise to the surface in Eleazar and Caleb. Yet, one friend outshines them all. I. God Gives Us Faithful Friends in Ministry II. God Gives Us Faithful Friends Who Admonish:    

Recorded 5/11/2025 (Mother's Day): Pastor Larry Stephens brings a message and challenge to young families and how to build a Christ-centered home. It is vitally important from parents to be the main disciple maker in their home. Family Discipleship Reflection:  How can you build a Christ-centered legacy for  your family? 1. Be involved with in Christ centered church who lifts up Christ and the Word.   2. Teach your family about the sovereignty of God. 3. Be a family that spends time together in prayer. 4. Model faith and the gospel in front of your family. 5. Disciple your family to disciple others.

Recorded 05/04/2025: Pastor Larry Stephens brings a message from Joshua 12 on the mercy and Grace of the Lord Jesus. We are reminded of the undeserving nature we carry, and the only thing humanity truly deserves is God's judgment. Things we do not deserve:  I. We Do Not Deserve Life Itself II. We Do Not Deserve the Family Given III. We Do Not Deserve Possessions IV. We Do Not Deserve Eternal Life In Jesus Christ

Recorded 04/27/2025 Student Pastor Jason Tate brings a message from Luke 24:13-27 on the encounter two disciples had with the resurrected Jesus on the Emmaus Road. Pastor Jason challenges the church to continue to make disciples and encourages the body to understand the value of the power of the Word. I. Jesus Meets Us Where We Are: II. Jesus Shapes Us "As We Go:"  III. Jesus Leads Us Where We Should Be: 

Recorded on Resurrection Sunday, April 20th, 2025 Pastor Larry brings a message from Luke 24:1-12 and challenges the church to "Investigate the Resurrection." The women at the tomb were reminded the words of Jesus and that He is Risen. Investigate the Resurrection and.... I. Understand the origins of Easter: II. Share With Others the Truth:

Recorded 04/13/2025: Palm Sunday Thomas Barber brings a message of the light of the gospel that sins on the darkness of sin. Listen as Thomas brings a message from Isaiah 9 and the expectancy of Jesus as the fulfilment. I. The Darkness of Sin II. A Glimmer of Hope III. The Coming of the Light of The World

Recorded 04/06/2025 Pastor Larry G. Stephens brings a message from Joshua chapter 11 on the conquest of the Northern part of the Canaanite land. Joshua demonstrates the importance of being on the offensive in the Kingdom of God and to seek longevity in ministry. 

Recorded 03/03/2025 Pastor Larry Stephens brings a message of God's provision and protection of His people.  How do we nurture a fear of the Lord? 1. Be Hungry to receive instruction for God, and Delight in them. 2. Serve Him with Reverent Delight.  3. Offer Praise and Worship to The Lord. 4. Hate Evil.     How can we protect the posterity of Christ's church? 1. Give the younger people ways to serve the Lord and His church. 2. Ensure the vision we have for the church is from God and not man.  3. Focus on biblical unity. 4. Continue to make disciples.   

Recorded 03/23/2025 Pastor Larry G. Stephens brings a message from Joshua chapter nine on the Gibeonites and how they deceived the Israelites into making a lasting covenant.  This narrative teaches us to consult with the council of the Lord in all areas of life.

Recording 03-16-2025: Pastor Larry Stephens brings a message from Joshua 8:1-35 on renewing a heart of worship. This narrative demonstrated the Israeli conquest over Ai and their return to rightful worship. I. Renewing a Heart of Worship by Starting Again II. Renewing a Heart of Worship by Getting Back to Worship

Recorded: 3/9/2025 Pastor Larry G. Stephens brings a message from God's Word on the importance of confessing sins before the Lord. In Joshua chapter seven, Joshua gives a good example of how to be humble and contrite before the Lord even when we do not know all the circumstances. Joshua also demonstrates the importance of repentance within the body of Christ, and how a failure to repent will hinder a church from growing in spiritual health. 

Recorded 03-02-2025: Pastor Larry G. Stephens delivers a message from God's word on the importance of staying quiet before the Lord and when to speak out. Remember, the story of Jericho is not about how the walls of hardship of life come crumbling down when we trust God, but the overall message of Joshua is God who will be exalted above all the nations.  

Recorded 2/23/2025 Pastor Larry Stephens brings a message from God's Word on the importance of preparations and knowing God is with us in battle. If God Be for Us... I. …He Prepares His People for New Beginnings and We Celebrate: II. ...Then He is By Our Side

Recorded 02/09/2025: Pastor Larry G. Stephens brings a message from Joshua 4:1-24. The Israelites are crossing over Jordan and 12 men from each tribe are commanded to place stones on the other side of the Jordan as a way to remember all the Lord has done. Pastor Larry issues a challenge to the church, it is important to look at the past and take from it what we need to move forward, but it is unhealthy for a church to camp in the past without ever moving forward. 

Recorded 02/02/2025: Pastor Larry G. Stephens brings a message from Joshua chapter three on the holiness and presence of the Lord. I. God's Presence is Tangible, So Prepare to Worship: (vss. 1-8) II. Come and Listen to What The Lord Your God Has To Say: (vss. 9-17)

Recorded 1/26/2025, Pastor Larry Stephens brings a message from Joshua chapter 2 on "God's Grace to Sinners." Through the lens of Joshua, we are reminded that God's Grace is projects far and wide and is offered to the hopeless.  Rahab represents God's grace to rescue sinners. 

Recorded on 1/12/2025: Pastor begins the sermon series in the book of Joshua with chapter one and a reminder to, "Be Strong and Courageous in the Lord." This command is given four times in this chapter. Be strong and courageous, because He is with you Be Strong in the Lord because he gives clear affirmation and direction.

Recorded 01/05/2025: Pastor Larry Stephens begins a new sermon series through the book of Joshua. Listen in as he gives an overview of the Torah leading up to Joshua. Some key themes to remember is: • The faithfulness of God in fulfilling covenant  promises    • The conquest and distribution of the land    • The importance of obedience  The Purpose:  “The purpose of the book of Joshua is summarized nicely in Joshua 21:43–45: “So the LORD gave Israel all the land, … and they took possession of it and settled there. The LORD gave them rest on every side The LORD handed  all their enemies over to them. Not one of all the Lord's good promises to the house of Israel failed; everyone was fulfilled.” The book shows how God kept his covenant promise to give the land to Israel.” We are reminded of these promises through the person and work of Jesus. 1Co 1:9 God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. 

Recorded 12/15/2024: Pastor Larry G. Stephens brings a message from Psalm 4:1-8 on finding the Joy of The Lord.   Psa 4:4  Be angry, and do not  sin; ponder in your own hearts on your beds,  and be silent. Psa 4:5  Offer right sacrifices,  and put your trust in the LORD. Psa 4:6  There  are many who say, “Who will show us some  good? Lift up the light of your face upon us, O  LORD!” Psa 4:7  You have put more joy in my  heart than they have when their grain and wine  abound. Psa 4:8  In peace I will both lie down  and sleep; for you alone, O LORD, make me  dwell in safety. 

Recorded 12/08/2024 Pastor Larry G. Stephens bring a message from Isaiah 11 on the coming peace Messiah brings. Isa 11:6  The wolf shall dwell with the lamb,  and the leopard shall lie down with the young  goat, and the calf and the lion and the fattened  calf together; and a little child shall lead  them. Isa 11:7  The cow and the bear shall  graze; their young shall lie down together; and  the lion shall eat straw like the ox. Isa  11:8  The nursing child shall play over the hole  of the cobra, and the weaned child shall put his  hand on the adder's den. Isa 11:9  They shall  not hurt or destroy in all my holy mountain; for     the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the  LORD as the waters cover the sea.

Recorded 12-01-2024: Pastor Larry Stephens delivers a message reminded the church of the hope we have in Christ the Lord. According to Isaiah, Messiah will come from the line of Jesse, be the example of humility and greatness, teach us to worship reverently, and demonstrate pursuing wisdom from the Lord. Special music led by Pastor Larry Stephens, "Always Good," written by Andrew Peterson.    CCLI Song # 7110702 Andrew Peterson © 2018 Jakedog Music For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI License # 198148

Recorded 11-24-24 Pastors Larry and Jason, Tyler Tate, and Danny Griffin lead the congregation with two songs reminding the church of the importance of pressing on in the faith. "The Meeting in The Air," and "Keep on the Firing Line." Pastor Larry G. Stephens brings the final sermon in the Acts sermon series entitled, "Proclaim Christ with Boldness and Freedom." The two truths Pastor Larry challenged the church are: I. Proclaim Christ with Boldness, Even as You  Are Chained to This World II. Proclaim Christ with Boldness and Freedom,  Even When You Think People Are Not Listening

Recorded 11/17/2024 Pastor Larry G. Stephens brings a sermon from Acts 28:12-16 on the importance of holding onto the things that have real eternal value and giving up on the things that are hinderances//

Recorded 11/10/2024 Pastor Larry Stephens brings a message on the importance of finding those people of peace in our lives. A person of peace can be identified as the following, "Often the person of peace will have friends and relatives who are open to gospel witness and are welcoming to followers of Jesus. Finding them is but one ‘tool of the trade' that assists us in locating those in whom God may be." The “person of peace” is the person who opens the way for the gospel to enter one's social group or even their village. Who is that person in your life, on your job, in the neighbor. 

Pastor Larry brings a message from the sermon series through the book of Acts. The Apostle Paul is onboard and Egyptian grain ship enroute to Rome. The screw is facing a typhonic type of storm, and if they do not lighted the load, they will no doubt shipwreck. There are some glaring applications streaming for these passages. There are things we must throw overboard in our walk with the Lord to keep us from a Spiritual Shipwreck, particularly for the church. Things to toss overboard:  The chief factor is compromise, Backbiting, gossip, and slander and even  entertaining such things, Constant relentless  complaining, Entitlement, Unrealistic expectations for leaders, People pleasing, The church trying to  look like the world, and The lack of discipleship and disciple making.  Things to Bring Aboard: 1. Bible reading- Getting in Word will Point us  to A Spiritual True North.  2. Meditation -Prayer, it helps us get our mind,  heart, and motives in a correct place lined up  with the Lord's will.  3. Worship- Giving Glory to God by praying,  singing, and adoring Christ.  4. Giving away money- Being generous in our  giving of money, time, and talents  5. Solitude- Spending time alone with God.  6. Fellowship- With God and One another  7. Evangelism- Sharing the gospel with others  who are lost.  8. Serving- This implies serving the Kingdom of  God by all of the above.

Recorded 10/27/2024: Pastor Larry G. Stephens brings a message from Acts 27:1-12 on the importance of being attentive to warnings ahead. The apostle Paul is on a ship heading towards Rome, and stormy seas lie ahead. The question asked during this sermon is, "what happens when we ignore sound doctrine or truth?"  

Recorded 10/20/2024 Pastor preaches on the importance of sharing the gospel and seizing every moment. 

Pastor Larry brings a message from Acts 26:1-11 as Paul is standing before King Agrippa II. He is stating his case and pointing back to his past, and ultimately his pedigree is not on his past but in Christ. 

Recorded 10/06/2024 Pastor Larry G. Stephens continues this series through the book of Acts. The Apostle Paul is on trial and standing before King Agrippa the II. Why is Paul on trial? The gospel, and the centerpiece for Paul's trial is found in Acts 25:19 which reads,  "Rather they had certain points of dispute with him about their own religion and about a certain Jesus, who was dead, but whom Paul asserted to be alive. "

Recorded September 29th, 2024: Pastor Larry G. Stephens brings a message on the importance of standing true in Christ and avoiding the flavor of hypocrisy. Do not give the enemy any ammunition to use against you. Stand in Christ and pursue Him even when you are in the crosshairs of the enemy. 

Recorded September 15th 2024: Pastor Larry G. Stephens brings a message from Acts 24:22-27 as Paul is imprisoned. Felix and his wife Drusilla come and listen to Paul elaborate of righteousness, self-control, and coming judgment.  Pastor Larry brings out:  When the Gospel Is Preached... I…. People are Confronted With “The Way:” II…. People are Confronted with Righteousness, Self-control, and the Coming Judgment:  

Recorded September-08-2024 Pastor Larry brings a message from Acts 24:1-11 entitled "Who's Standing for You?" Paul is standing before Felix the Govenor and the Jewish high priest Ananias. In Tertullus the hired lawyer we see self-righteousness and condemnation, but in Christ we have true freedom and justice.  I. Left to Our Own Counsel, We Are Already Condemned: II. The Truth Will Set You Free:

Recorded 09-01-2024: Pastor Larry Stephens brings a message from Acts 23:23-35 on the importance of finding favor in a hostile world. What about the life of the apostle Paul would cause the tribune Claudias to send close to 500 soldiers to escort him to the Governer Felix. The life Paul lived was one that inspires people to stand try in Christ.  Finding respect among enemies of the gospel also might give an avenue to share the good news with others. 

Recorded September 25th, 2024 Pastor Larry G. Stephens brings a message from the book of Acts, chapter 23, on the importance of God given, and God sent intersession. Even though we have earthly intercession from others in the body of Christ, the ultimate intercession is seen through the work of Christ Jesus.  

Recorded 08/18/2024 Pastor Larry Stephens brings a message from Acts chapter 23 verses 1-11 as Paul stands before the High Priest Ananias, and the Sadducees and Pharisees.  Pastor Larry challenges the church to know their true identity in Christ Jesus. 

Recorded 8-11-2024 Pastor Larry G. Stephens continues the sermon series through the book of Acts. In today's message, the apostle Paul is before the tribune and facing a flogging. The passages demonstrate the importance of knowing your surroundings and utilizing your context for the ultimate cause of the gospel Special Music, "Grace" from CityAlight,  CCLI Song # 7073330 © 2016 Getty Music Publishing Jonny Robinson Music Little Life Lines Music Rich Thompson Music

Recorded 08/04/2024 Pastor Larry challenges the body to share their faith and what the Lord is doing in their loves. The message is from Acts 22:1-22 as Paul stands before his people and shares what happened to him on the road to Damascus. Then the Students of Piney Grove share their experiences from the week at Mfuge Camp. Listen, download the episode, and be encouraged.  Main Sermon is at .27 Minutes MFuge report starts at 17:35

Recorded on 7/28/2024 Pastor Larry G. Stephens brings a message from Acts 21:27-40 of a Gospel Disturbance. The Apostle Paul has made it back to Jerusalem and is arrested for causing a "disturbance." We are challenged to press on with the gospel even when it may cause an uproar. We are challenged to stay true and persevere.   

This is a continuation of our essential doctrines series. This recording deals with evolution versus creation, and looks at the doctrine of God creating out of nothing. 

Recorded on July 21st, 2024 Pastor Larry G. Stephens expounds from Acts 21:17-26 on the importance of "Rehearsing the Good Gosepl."  We rehearse the good news to bring Glory to God and to "be all things to all men so that some may be saved." This exciting message listens in on Paul "rehearsing" all the Lord has done through the Acts of the Apostles, and then demonstrates the lengths one should go to make Christ known.   

Recorded on Wednesday Night Mid-week Bible Study This episode deals with the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, The Transcendence and Imminence of God. 

Recorded Sunday, 07-14-2024 Pastor Larry Stephens delivers a message on seeking the will of God. How will God use you, even in light of persecution and hardships? In what ways might you serve Jesus today? This message was preached during the morning of the 2024 Church Ministry Expo. 

Recorded July 7th, 2024   Pastor Larry Stephens brings a message from Acts 20: 17-38 on serving the Lord with humility and integrity.  The reader/worshipper is instructed to take notes and mark a "H" for "Humility "and an "I" for "Integrity."  Pastor Larry also elaborates on one of the most toxic elements of theology that exists and threatens the church today. Listen and find out what it is. 

Recorded 6/30/2024 The students of PGBC lead in morning worship. We heard words of encouragment from Sarah, Colby, Shane, and Loyd. These are students who grew up in the youth and children program at Piney Grove and are serving in a ministry. Student Led Sunday Prelude: “This is Our God” Welcome and Prayer: Mission Moment: Student Ministry Moment Song of Worship: “Goodness of God” Corresponding Scripture: Psalm 78:5-7 Song of Worship: “Blessed Assurance” Offering: Song of Meditation: “Behold Our God” Message: Loyd Jones Song of Invitation: “In Christ Alone”

Recorded June 23,2024: Pastor Larry G. Stephens brings a message from Acts 20:7-16 on the reminder of the resurrection. Paul is meeting with the saints of the Lord at Troas in a crowded upper room. A young boy by the name of Eutychus falls asleep, falls from three stories and plummets to his death. The Lord uses the apostle Paul to resuscitate the young boy, thus highlighting Jesus who is the truth and the life.  

Message Delivered: June 16th 2024. Pastor Larry Stephens brings a message from Acts 20:1-6 on the importance of encouragement. The question is, "are we a builder or on the demolition team?" Do we build up of tear down? The points from the message are: I. Being a Lasting Presence: II. Being Ready To Travel the Road Together: 

Recorded June 19, 2024. Pastor Larry G. Stephens brings a message from Acts 19:21-41 on how the Lord builds peace in the midst of chaos. We live in the best of all possible worlds because God is sovereign. The Lord builds peace in the midst of chaos by, I. Revealing Opposition Through the Proclamation of Truth: II. The Truth Will Naturally Cause a Commotion   Welch Revivals>>> Welsh Revival 1904 (revival-library.org) Urban Revivals (D.L. Moddy) >>> A Brief History of Spiritual Revival and Awakening in America (churchleaders.com)

Recorded June 02,2024: Pastor Larry Stephens brings a word of encouragement to the church and a word of encouragement and challenge to the 2024 Graduates.  Using Acts 19:11-20, Pastor Larry admonishes the church to recognize Jesus and realize your allegiance to him and to submit idols to Christ and pursue Him. 

Recorded 05-26-2024: Pastor Larry G. Stephens contiunes the sermon series through the Act of the Apostles. This message comes from verses 1-10 with an emphasis on exegeting or understanding your cultural and surroundings. It is imperative to Know our place and.... l. Listen Closely to Those Around Us: II. Respond Appropriately:   Below is an excerpt with the stats from the sermon:  "According to the U.S. Census Bureau,  Caucasian people make up 55.2%, Black or  African America 41.7%, Native American at  0.7% and Hispanic at 4.5%.  In Martin County,  66.6% of the population own their homes, and  82% have a high school education or higher. "   The better question, "How many know Jesus as Lord?"