The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas

In 112 AD a Roman governor arrested Christians and gave them a simple choice — curse Christ and go free, or die — and what happened next reveals the only thing strong enough to hold you when everything in you wants to let go.

We live in the age of optionality. Keep your options open. Never fully commit. Always have an exit. Sounds good. But here's what nobody tells you: optionality doesn't give you the best of everything. It locks you out of the best things entirely. The best things only come from commitment. Here's why.

You've heard the Easter story—but what if the real question is whether you can trust the news that the war is over?

The celebration of Palm Sunday fades fast, but one question still presses on every heart: Who is this? Will we receive Jesus as the King we need?

What if you could spend your whole life getting everything you've wanted and worked for… and still miss the life Jesus is offering?

What do you do when the storm in front of you feels more real than the Jesus you say you trust?

Why is it so easy to see the flaws in other people and so hard to see them in ourselves? In Matthew 7, Jesus exposes a hidden pattern in our relationships that quietly puts us in a role we were never meant to play.

Worry feels normal, almost responsible. But when Jesus asks, “Why do you worry?” it sounds out of touch… unless He knows something we don't. This message exposes worry as misplaced trust and invites you into a freer way to live under God's care.

All week long, you're being shaped by what you keep in front of you, what you scroll, watch, listen to, and replay in your mind. Little by little, it shapes what you believe, what you fear, and what you feel like you have to chase, so here's the real question: who's your teacher?

Acts 4:32-5:11 tells two stories back-to-back—one inspiring, one unsettling. Same outward action. Two very different hearts. And it shows a powerful truth: when the gospel takes hold of your heart, the power of greed and hypocrisy loosen their grip.

Following Jesus always leads us to the cross—where we lay down our preferences, desires, and self-sufficiency, and learn to give ourselves away in love through service to others.

Jesus sends his followers to be witnesses—out in the open and up close in relationships. Acts gives a practical roadmap for what that looks like in real life. This week, we'll learn how to live a faith that shows itself and invites others toward Jesus.

When the path you're on isn't leading to life, repentance isn't punishment–it's the way back.

When life feels closed in and what you have left seems too small to matter, the way forward may begin with what you've been overlooking.

When life feels tight and strength is low, obedience can feel risky or even foolish.In this message from 2 Kings 3, we explore why we hold back from God, and how grace invites deeper trust when we're running on empty.

When the calendar turns but your soul doesn't reset, 1 Kings 19 shows how God meets exhausted people in the narrows.

In the midst of holiday festivities, last minute obligations, and hectic new year expectations, it can feel impossible to finish well or start strong. Pastor Isaiah walks through Philippians to reveal 3 life changing truths to help you finish the year well.

This Christmas Eve, we're going back to a familiar scene—and catching what we usually miss: the first word of Christmas is ‘Do not be afraid.' Because when God shows up, fear doesn't get the final word.

In a world of instant reaction, what if the real gift of Christmas is learning to resist reacting, reframe our reality around God, and quietly respond with simple obedience—even when life doesn't make sense?

What if the deepest peace doesn't show up first in your circumstances, but in hidden places you can't measure, track, or even feel yet? And if that's true, what would it look like to trust God's peace is present before you see a single scrap of evidence?

This Sunday we'll discover how God doesn't just offer us peace as a feeling, but comes into the wilderness of our lives to rebuild the road beneath our feet—lifting valleys, lowering mountains, and guiding us into the path of peace.

This Sunday we begin Advent with the promise of peace—spoken not into calm, but into chaos. When life feels heavy and out of control, whose shoulders are carrying the weight of your world?

We have all asked this question, "what good could possible come from this?" This week pastor Isaiah talks about what to do when God's good doesn't feel "good". The scripture offers us powerful reminders of the fullness of God's love for us.

The Bible talks a lot about money—not to restrict you but to free you. Because the real danger isn't having money… it's letting money have you.

Everyone quotes it. Almost no one lives it. What if Philippians 4:13 means something far harder, and far better, than we think?

You've heard, “the Bible says”… but what if it says something even better? Scripture is more revelatory, revolutionary, and relevant than we ever imagined — and it's time to see it with fresh eyes.

Every one of us is here because someone else said yes to God's call—but now it's our turn. Will the story stop with us, or will we keep living for one more person to find the hope of Jesus?

When faith refuses to give up, roofs break open and lives are changed. In Mark 2, four friends show us what happens when their love for their friend won't give up, and how one act of faith can start a movement.

We don't invite because it feels risky—what if it's awkward, or they say no, or it changes the relationship? But the answer isn't having all the right words—it's caring enough to reach out. This week we're asking one simple question: Who's your one more? Because you never know who might be one invitation away from saying yes to something that changes everything.

Jesus reveals that lostness isn't just about running away—it's also about hearts that have stayed close but grown cold. Join us as we discover the love that reaches for both, and the joy that comes when one more comes home. 

At the very center of God's kingdom is His relentless pursuit of one more. In Luke 15, Jesus shows us a choice: will we be a community of grumbling, or a community of grace? Join us as we discover the heart of God's kingdom—a heart that rejoices every time one more is found.

“Who am I? It's one of the oldest questions—but maybe also the most urgent one today. We try to answer it with success, beauty, popularity, politics, even by ‘living our truth.' But what if the very way we've been taught to build an identity is the reason so many of us feel restless, isolated, and exhausted?

“What if peace of mind isn't about controling the chaos around you, but renewing the mind within you—so that your thoughts rest on God's truth and your life follows His way?”

Some lies don't just pass through our minds — they take root, build walls, and hold us captive. But in Christ, even the strongest strongholds can come crashing down.”

We've all been misled. We've all believed things that felt true at the time, but turned out to be false.And those lies? They don't just misinform us. They deform us. What if the very thoughts you've been building your life on aren't true?

Your thoughts are steering your life more than you realize. The direction of your relationships, your future, your peace—it all starts in your mind. The question is: are you paying attention to what you're paying attention to?

Life rarely gives us clear blueprints. Like Ruth, we face seasons of uncertainty, change, and decision fatigue. This week, Pastor Allie teaches us how small, faithful steps — not perfect plans or guaranteed outcomes — are the way God leads us forward.

We all long for fresh starts, but what if they don't come after everything is “fixed”? In the story of Rahab—a woman living on the edge of a collapsing city—we discover how God meets us right where we are. Join Pastor Allie as she explore how fresh starts begin with courage in the chaos, clarity to see God's movement, and the risky trust to hang your own red cord of faith.

In the final week of our Influencer series, Pastor Michele unpacks how true influence begins with presence. Jesus stepped out of heaven and into our lives—offering grace, truth, and welcome. What if hospitality isn't just about opening your home, but opening your life?

If our words have such power, why do we use them so carelessly? This week we will dive into James to see the true impact of our words and receive a tool to influence others around us towards Jesus.

Our influence often shows up in the ordinary moments—when we're not even aware we're making an impact. That's why integrity matters: our “holy orders” aren't just lived out on stages or in sanctuaries, but in kitchens, classrooms, text messages, and quiet conversations. Pastor Michele reminds us that we are most often reflecting Christ when we don't realize we are.

When suffering shakes our world and the answers feel far away, we need a hope to cling to. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen addresses the hardest questions and helps us discover a God who doesn't stay distant, but steps in to redeem what's been broken.