The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas

In a world where we subscribe and unsubscribe at will, we are being formed into people who struggle to commit to anything beyond ourselves. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen reminds us that the church was never meant to be just another option — it was meant to be a people committed to something greater than themselves, something powerful enough to change the world.

We are experts at hoping, and yet masters at hoping in the wrong things. In this Easter message, Pastor Stephen explores the only hope that can withstand both the disappointments of life and the despair of death.

In this sermon, Pastor Stephen explores why the freedom to “live your truth” might be the very thing leaving you both disoriented and exhausted—and how Jesus offers a way that's both truer and better.

Why do so many of us feel burned out, spiritually dry, and stuck—even when we're doing all the right things? What if the problem isn't your effort... but something deeper, hidden in the way you're trying to grow?

We crave clarity from God—guidance, answers, direction. But what if the problem isn't that God isn't speaking… what if we just don't know how to listen? In John 10, Jesus calls himself the Good Shepherd, and says his sheep know his voice. In this sermon, Pastor Allie explores how we become the kind of people who recognize that voice in the middle of a noisy world.

Have you ever chased something that promised happiness but left you feeling even more lost? In this sermon, Pastor Stephen reveals how the paths we confidently trust might be misleading us—and points us toward a better way.

We are all aware of the darkness that surrounds us. Many of us might even feel stuck in darkness. What if you may be stuck in darkness because you have an inadequate light? This week pastor Isaiah delves into week three of I Am to talk about Jesus' second statement "I am the light of the world." Tune in to see what might be keeping you stuck in darkness.

We live in a world that keeps us chasing more—more success, more approval, more fulfillment—yet never truly satisfies. In this sermon we wrestle with Jesus' bold claim: 'I am the Bread of Life,' and uncover what we're really hungry for… and why only He can satisfy.

The most important question you'll ever answer is, ‘Who is Jesus?'—because it shapes everything about your life. But what if you've been getting Him wrong?

We all wear masks to protect ourselves, but what we suppress doesn't disappear—it pops out into our relationships. Pastor Allie shows us how Jesus isn't afraid of our shadow, and when we stop performing and let ourselves be fully seen, we create space for real love actually. 

What if the greatest threat to your relationships isn't what's said—but what's left unsaid? In this sermon, Pastor Stephen reveals how unspoken gratitude breeds disconnection—and why our silence is a slippery slope towards ingratitude, entitlement, and criticism. 

Ever walked away from a conversation wishing you had stayed quiet? Or felt unheard because someone was too busy preparing their next argument? We talk too much, listen too little, and get frustrated too quickly. But what if the key to better relationships isn't about saying more—but about hearing more?

What if everything our culture tells us about love is actually what's keeping us from the deep, lasting relationships we were created for? In this sermon, Pastor Stephen helps us understand God's vision for love and how to live it out in our relationships.

We all do it. We know others do it. And yet, we get very scared whenever the topic comes up. That's right, Pastor Allie is talking about that 's' word-- sin-- and how we can bring our sins into the light through the practice of confession. 

Letting go of what we want to make room for Who we need.

What if our pursuit of the good life is leading us further from it? In this sermon, Pastor Stephen challenges the belief that more money means more happiness and explores Paul's timeless wisdom in 1 Timothy 6:17-19.

Our habits are the foundation of our lives. They form or de-form us into the persons we hope to become. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen talks about the only way to build an unshakable foundation for life.

In the midst of a crazy Christmas season and anticipatory New Year, pastor Isaiah offers us a tool to start our year off right. We will follow the Israelites as they leave the past and enter into the promise land. We will see what their journey teaches us about our own lives.

In this Christmas Eve sermon, Pastor Stephen shares what makes a good story and why the ultimate story is one where we are all included. This Christmas, don't put away the gospel. Leave it out all year long and by doing so, see how it can be let into your life. 

On the last Sunday of Advent, Pastor Allie preaches about the whispers of hope in the book of Isaiah and how those whispers lead us to our greatest joy this season.

When was the last time Christmas didn't feel like a blur? We sing about Christ's coming, but we're often too busy to wait on Him. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen invites us to slow down and experience the comfort and presence of Christ.

Discover the path to true peace in a restless world. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen explores Isaiah a understanding of peace, the wholeness God offers, and how we can learn to replace anxiety with the confidence that comes from trusting in the presence Christ.

We have a fundamental misunderstanding of hope—we reduce it to wishful thinking tied to our immediate circumstances. This leaves us feeling disappointed and discouraged when suffering comes. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen reveals the deeper, more enduring meaning of hope that comes from trusting in God's promises for the ultimate future yet to come.

What if the daily choices you make and the desires you unconsciously chase reveal what you're truly worshipping—are you ready to uncover it and choose the right foundation to build your life around before your idols eat you alive?

This week, Pastor Allie talks to us about the strange passage in 1 Corinthians about idol meat. She shows us how these chapters might be more applicable to our lives than we think. What does it mean to live in Christian freedom? Listen to find out.

We all have hidden idols shaping our lives in ways we may not even realize. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen shows how choosing to worship the one true God can bring lasting freedom and fulfillment that nothing else can.

When we think of idols, we probably think about little gold statues, but idols are more than that. The Bible tells us that the human heart is an "idol- factory," taking good things and making them into idols that drive and control us. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen reveals the unvarnished truth about these idols and our own hearts.

As we wrap up the Genesis sermon series, Pastor Allie leads up through the last few chapters of Genesis. What do we do with Genesis? With all its stories of failure, of remorse, of sin? Genesis isn't a story about what happens. It's a story about what always happens. But can God rescue us from these patterns of sin and turn them into patterns of life? Listen to find out. 

As we celebrate The Grove's birthday, we take time to acknowledge God's goodness and faithfulness these last seven years. As we look to the future, Pastor Stephen talks about how we can develop a greater trust in God and become deeply rooted.

When life falls apart, can you still trust God's plan? Discover how Joseph's journey from the pit to prison reveals a powerful truth about finding hope and purpose in the midst of life's darkest moments.

Join us as we dive into the story of Jacob—a man whose life was marked by betrayal and brokenness—yet found that God can use even our deepest wounds to bring about transformation. What if your greatest struggle could be the very thing that unlocks God's purpose in your life? Don't miss this powerful message of hope and restoration.

What if the most difficult test God places in your life isn't meant to take something from you, but to reveal a shocking provision that will change everything? Would you be willing to trust God to the very end?

Occasionally, we run across what Phyllis Trible calls "texts of terror"- texts that as Christians are hard to make sense of, hard to stomach. But that doesn't mean we should avoid them. This story, of two women at the heart of the covenant, makes us ask lots of questions. It also might just help us see our Lord more clearly. Pastor Allie outlines the story of Hagar in Genesis 16.

How do we know we can trust God? In this sermon, Pastor Stephen teaches about God's calling and covenant with Abraham, which is still true and trustworthy today.

We all desire three basic things: security, sovereignty, and identity. This is normal and we are wired for it. But it can turn sinful quickly when we strike out on our own to find it apart from God.

An ark, two of every animal, and a rainbow - the story of Noah and the flood is among the best known in the bible. But what if we've missed the point of the story? In this sermon, Pastor Stephen shares the deeper truth in Noah's story, which is too important to be overlooked.

The story in Genesis 3 reveals not only what happened but what always happens. It begins with a whisper of doubt, evolves into a seductive idea, and culminates as we embrace a lie—a lie that, once lived, unleashes chaos within our lives. 

Genesis 1 is a story of beginnings, and it identifies a truth that sets the foundation for the book and the rest of the Bible—but if we miss the truth it contains, we risk missing out on everything that matters.

When we look around our world, we see celebrations of greatness-- trophies, awards, records set. We love a champion! But is our obsession with individual greatness moving us away from the life God intended for us? How can we cultivate humility in a world that tell us otherwise?

The controversy surrounding the depiction of the Last Supper at this summer's Olympic opening ceremony, whether intentional or not, provides an opportunity to highlight the stark contrast between the two tables. While both involve celebrations at the table, their meanings could not be more significant.

We conclude our three week series in the book The Life We're Looking for by Andy Crouch. If you want to experience influential change then you have to alter your perspective on this one thing...

We continue our three week series into The Life That We're Looking For by Andy Crouch. This week we see that the life we are looking for is within our reach. God wants us all to experience and live the good life but there is one thing standing in our way. Should you rid yourself of it, you will live the life that God has in store for you.