Sunday At The Grove

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Welcome to the official podcast of The Grove Church, a place "Where Broken People Belong".

  1. 2d ago

    Called To Influence | Dr. Gary Alley

    What is God's will for your life? You don't need a special sign. This 1 Peter 3 sermon from The Grove walks through 1 Peter 3:8-17, where Peter gives believers a prescriptive five-part code of conduct: unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind.Dr. Gary Alley shows how this code strengthens the church family and strategically opens the door for influence in the wider community. He takes on fear directly (fear paralyzes, fear inhibits, fear negates your influence) and unpacks 1 Peter 3:15: "always be prepared to make a defense." The Greek word apologia does not mean saying you're sorry. It means giving a reasoned defense of your faith with gentleness and respect. Using Peter's own denial and restoration as the example, the message closes with the one homework question every believer should be able to answer: "What do you believe, and why do you believe it?"Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-17, Psalm 34:12-16Subscribe so you never miss a message, and share this sermon with a friend.GO DEEPER THIS WEEKDownload the free "Called to Influence" 5-day devotional that goes with this sermon: https://tinyurl.com/25xzxdbsWebsite: https://www.ilovemygrove.comGive: https://ilovemygrove.com/give/

    Called To Influence | Dr. Gary Alley

  2. Sep 27

    Parenting Is Hard | Raising Difficult Children (Week 8) | Dr. Phillip Martin

    FREE 5-DAY DEVOTIONAL WORKBOOK:Want to go deeper this week? Download "Raising Difficult Children Well," our free 5-day devotional workbook — one short reading, reflection, and prayer each day, made for parents, grandparents, and guardians. Download it free here: https://tinyurl.com/27vs9dns What if your difficult child isn't giving you a hard time — they're having a hard time? A gentle, no-shame look at the kids who stretch us most, and the four things every one of them needs. Pastor Phillip Martin closes The Grove's Parenting Is Hard series with the message every worn-out parent needs: some children are simply wired differently — strong-willed, highly emotional, sensory-sensitive — and that's temperament, not failure. From Proverbs 22:6, Proverbs 15:1, and Ephesians 6:4, he shows why a gentle answer turns away wrath while harsh words provoke a child over years, how to stop merely reacting and start responding, and what to do when the difficult child is now an adult making destructive choices. The message lands on four things every child needs from a parent: nurture their heart, guide their mind, cultivate their soul, and fan the flame of their strength — so they grow up loving God with a healthy heart, mind, soul, and strength. IN THIS MESSAGE: • Is my child difficult because of something I'm doing wrong — or is it just how they're wired? • Why do gentle answers defuse my kid while yelling only makes things worse over time? • How do I love an adult child through addiction or bad choices without enabling them? SCRIPTURE (ESV): "Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it." (Proverbs 22:6) · "A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger." (Proverbs 15:1) · "Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord." (Ephesians 6:4) · Luke 15 (the prodigal son) Subscribe so you never miss a message, and share this with a parent who needs it. The Grove Church — https://www.ilovemygrove.com

    Parenting Is Hard | Raising Difficult Children (Week 8) | Dr. Phillip Martin

  3. Sep 20

    Speak Lord For Your Servant Hears | Dr. Gary Alley

    Does God still speak today, and how can you hear God's voice? This episode walks through 1 Samuel 3 — the night God called young Samuel — and asks the question every believer faces: is your prayer life powerful or pitiful? Discover three biblical truths about hearing God: (1) God speaks — from Genesis to Revelation, Scripture reveals a God who speaks to His people. (2) Hearing is determined by heart posture — why God spoke to Samuel the boy instead of Eli the priest. (3) Listening leads to action — when God speaks, inactivity is disobedience. You'll also hear the unforgettable story of 91-year-old Miss Tilly, whose prayer on a charter bus was so powerful the preacher says he wouldn't have been surprised if the bus moved, and receive a 21-day challenge that could change your mornings: "Speak, Lord, Your servant hears." IN THIS EPISODE: • Does God still speak today? How? • Why do some people hear God's voice and others don't? • What should you do when you sense God speaking? Scripture: 1 Samuel 3, Hebrews 1:1-2, 2 Timothy 3:16 Subscribe to Sunday at The Grove so you never miss a message, and share this episode with a friend who needs to hear from God this week. https://www.ilovemygrove.com

    Speak Lord For Your Servant Hears | Dr. Gary Alley

  4. Sep 13

    Parenting Is Hard | Divorce, Step Parents, Co-Parents (Week 7) | Dr Phillip Martin

    Show Notes: What happens to kids when mom and dad stop talking to each other, or when they never stop fighting? This message from The Grove Church in Kingston, TN digs into co-parenting after divorce, using Proverbs 22:6 as a starting point and 1 John 2:4-6 as the real measuring stick: do you actually walk like Jesus with the people closest to you, or just talk like you do? Pastor Phillip Martin lays out three co-parenting patterns parents fall into after a split, cooperative, parallel, and conflict-driven, and explains how each one shapes whether a child feels secure or gets stuck carrying tension that was never theirs to carry. The sermon also gets into practical, no-cookie-cutter guidance for choosing peace over chaos, watching your words, and releasing bitterness before it reshapes who you become. Whether you're navigating co-parenting yourself, blending a family, or just trying to figure out what you're really aiming at as a parent, this message offers a grounded, honest look at what it takes to parent well after divorce. Scripture Focus: Proverbs 22:6, 1 John 2:4-6, Ephesians 6:4, Colossians 3:8-13, Romans 12:18, Psalm 68 Subscribe so you never miss a message, and share this sermon with a friend. Website: https://www.ilovemygrove.com Give: https://ilovemygrove.com/give/

    Parenting Is Hard | Divorce, Step Parents, Co-Parents (Week 7) | Dr Phillip Martin

  5. Sep 6

    Parenting Is Hard | Divorce, Step Parents, Co-Parents (Week 6) | Dr Phillip Martin

    What does the Bible actually say about divorce, and how do you parent well when your family has already been through it? This message opens the Parenting Is Hard series' hardest topic yet, walking through Psalm 139's picture of being formed by God with purpose, before turning to the statistics behind why marriages end and how divorce ripples through kids, co-parents, and even grandparents. The heart of this sermon sits in Malachi 2:16, unpacking why God says He hates divorce and making the case that it's a statement of protection over hurting people, not a weapon to be used against them. Listeners walk away with grounded, practical direction on choosing peace with an ex-spouse, watching what you say around your kids, and trusting God to redeem a story that feels broken. This is part one of a two-part talk, with part two turning to parenting difficult children. Scripture Focus: Psalm 139:13-16, Psalm 127:3, Malachi 2:13-16, Isaiah 54, Ephesians (referenced on God's plans for good works) Subscribe so you never miss a message, and share this sermon with a friend. Website: https://www.ilovemygrove.com Give: https://ilovemygrove.com/give/

    Parenting Is Hard | Divorce, Step Parents, Co-Parents (Week 6) | Dr Phillip Martin

  6. Aug 30

    Grove Life Sunday | Dr. Phillip Martin & Grove Leadership

    In this message from The Grove Church in Kingston, TN, Pastor Phillip Martin walks through Acts chapter 2, tracing the day of Pentecost when the Holy Spirit came, transformed a room full of frightened disciples, and launched the church with 3,000 new believers in a single day. From there the sermon connects that history to how The Grove operates now: the Grove Life class for anyone considering membership, the church's pastor-led structure, and the four pillars it's built on: next generation, worship, discipleship, and missions. He also lays out what it means to be a "four sided church member," committing to attend, connect, serve, and give rather than treating church as something to consume from the sidelines. Listeners will come away with a clearer picture of why church membership is a serious decision, what the early church in Acts still teaches a modern congregation, and how this message and its beliefs on baptism and salvation shape the way it welcomes new members. Scripture Focus: Acts 1-2, Romans 12 Subscribe so you never miss a message, and share this sermon with a friend. Website: https://www.ilovemygrove.com Give: https://ilovemygrove.com/give/

    Grove Life Sunday | Dr. Phillip Martin & Grove Leadership

  7. Aug 24

    Parenting Is Hard | Even Our Heroes Struggle (Week 5) | Dr. Philip Martin

    In this message, Pastor Phillip Martin continues the "Parenting Is Hard" series by looking at two parents who got it right: Abraham and Eunice. Using Genesis 22 and Psalm 78, he shows how Abraham's own trust in God is what taught Isaac to trust his father, even when Abraham was asked to sacrifice him on Mount Moriah. From there the sermon turns to Acts 16 and 2 Timothy, tracing how Eunice and her mother Lois quietly raised Timothy in a home split between two faiths and how that upbringing eventually shaped him into the pastor of the church at Ephesus. The core question of this sermon is simple but hard to sit with: what are your kids learning about God by watching your life, and are you actually building faith in them or just assuming it will show up on its own? Listeners will hear practical, honest talk about being vulnerable with your children, protecting them from harmful influences while they're still young, and why walking through faith together as a family shapes generations far beyond your own children. Scripture Focus: Psalm 78, Proverbs 22, Genesis 21-22, Acts 16, 1 Timothy 1, 2 Timothy 1, Hebrews 13 Subscribe so you never miss a message, and share this sermon with a friend. Website: https://www.ilovemygrove.com Give: https://ilovemygrove.com/give/

    Parenting Is Hard | Even Our Heroes Struggle (Week 5) | Dr. Philip Martin

  8. Aug 16

    Parenting Is Hard | The Passive Parent (Week 4 )| Dr. Phillip Martin

    Why does a parent who's present every day sometimes lose their kids just as badly as one who's never around? This message tackles that question through the story of King David, a warrior and king who could face down giants and armies but couldn't bring himself to confront his own son. The sermon traces the fallout in David's family through 2 Samuel 13 and 1 Kings 1, from Amnon and Tamar to Absalom's exile and eventual death, and Adonijah's attempt to seize the throne. Continuing the "Parenting Is Hard" sermon series, the message unpacks Proverbs 22:6 and Colossians 3:21 to explain how avoiding hard conversations, making excuses, and craving your children's approval can quietly cost you their respect. It closes with practical, honest steps for parents who want to trade fear-based passivity for real boundaries, without needing to be harsh or hateful to do it. Scripture Focus: Proverbs 22:6, 2 Samuel 13, 1 Kings 1, Colossians 3:21 Subscribe so you never miss a message, and share this sermon with a friend. Website: https://www.ilovemygrove.com Give: https://ilovemygrove.com/give/

    Parenting Is Hard | The Passive Parent (Week 4 )| Dr. Phillip Martin
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