Most nativity scenes place the wise men beside the manger, but Matthew’s Gospel tells a deeper, more challenging story.In this message, Hidden Worship, we slow down and walk carefully through Matthew 2:1–12 to uncover what God hid in plain sight about real worship. The wise men didn’t simply bring gifts, they modeled a kind of worship that still transforms lives today.These were not kings. They were outsiders. Gentile scholars. Seekers. Sinners. And yet, they traveled great distances, risked their lives, bowed in surrender, and left changed...all to worship Jesus.This sermon explores:Why worship begins with seeking, not certaintyHow knowledge without pursuit leads to apathyThe difference between religious familiarity and genuine surrenderWhy true worship always costs somethingHow worship leads to obedience and a changed directionThis message challenges us to ask: Are we worshiping Jesus out of tradition or out of surrender?Whether you’re a longtime believer, a skeptic, or someone still searching, this message reveals what real worship has always looked like and why Jesus is still welcoming seekers today.📍 Scripture: Matthew 2:1–12

Most people picture Christmas as cozy with lights, songs, and peace. But Scripture also shows the war behind the manger. In this episode of The Jon Groves Show, Pastor Jon Groves walks through Revelation 12 and connects it to Matthew 2 to expose the real spiritual conflict surrounding the birth of Jesus: the dragon, the child, the enemy’s rage, and Heaven’s declaration that the King has landed.

If you’ve felt pressure, opposition, fear, or heaviness during the holidays—this message reframes Christmas as a battle report and a victory announcement.

Key texts: Revelation 12 and Matthew 2
Theme: Christmas is God fulfilling His promise and declaring victory.

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00:00 – Christmas isn’t just cozy
05:10 – Revelation 12: “The Christmas Dragon”
10:00 – Wise men, the manger, and what we miss
15:00 – The woman, the child, and the dragon explained
20:10 – Satan’s war and what “spiritual battle” really means
23:31 – Matthew 2: the threat to the King
30:00 – Bethlehem, Herod, and the enemy’s strategy
35:00 – How believers resist: truth, worship, prayer
45:00 – The cross, the blood, and victory
54:00 – Final charge + Merry Christmas

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What if Philippians 4:13 doesn’t mean you can crush every goal, win every game, or magically fix bad decisions?In this message, Pastor Jon Groves shows how “I can do all things through Christ” is actually about doing the hard, ordinary, obedient things Jesus really calls us to.Most of us have seen Philippians 4:13 slapped on gym walls, graduation caps, and eye black. But Paul didn’t write this verse from a yacht or a victory parade—he wrote it from a Roman prison cell with no bed, no windows, and no guaranteed future.In this sermon from Philippians 4, Pastor Jon walks through what Christ actually strengthens us to do:Stand firm when the culture shiftsFight for unity when it’s easier to be offendedRejoice in the Lord when we’d rather complainLet our reasonableness be known to everyone in an age of outragePray instead of panic when anxiety knocksThink on what is true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, and commendableLive content whether we’re in plenty or in needPhilippians 4:13 isn’t a Christian Red Bull for reckless choices. It’s a promise that through Christ, you can do all the hard, holy things He’s actually asked you to do.If you’ve been misusing this verse, or if you feel like you “can’t” in your marriage, your mind, your anxiety, or your calling—this message is for you.📖 Key Texts Philippians 4:1–13, especially Philippians 4:4–7 and Philippians 4:13.Chapters 0:00 – I Have a Confession: Things I Can’t Do2:00 – “I Can Do All Things” (Misusing Philippians 4:13)4:20 – What This Verse Does Not Mean (Top 5 Misuses)8:15 – The Real Meaning: Hard Things Christ Actually Calls Us To8:50 – Through Christ, I Can Stand Firm (Phil. 4:1)12:00 – Through Christ, I Can Fight for Unity (Phil. 4:2–3)17:00 – Through Christ, I Can Rejoice Instead of Complain (Phil. 4:4)20:10 – Let Your Reasonableness Be Known to Everyone (Phil. 4:5)26:50 – What Reasonableness Looks Like: Home, Social Media, Traffic, Customer Service33:40 – Pray Instead of Panic (Phil. 4:6–7)36:40 – Think on These Things (Phil. 4:8–9)41:40 – The Secret of Contentment (Phil. 4:10–12)43:10 – Philippians 4:13 in Context: Contentment in Every Circumstance44:30 – Where Do You Need His Strength Today?46:00 – Gospel Invitation & Response

Paul is chained in a Roman dungeon with no bed, no window, no rights, and no guaranteed food… and yet he writes one of the most joy-filled chapters in the New Testament.In Philippians 3, Paul commands us: “Rejoice in the Lord.” Not “rejoice when life feels good,” not “rejoice when everything works out” – but rejoice in a Person, not a circumstance.In this message, Pastor Jon Groves shows how real joy starts when we stop celebrating “wrong-way runs” and start rejoicing in Christ alone.🔥 In this sermon we walk through Philippians 3 and unpack:Counterfeit joy – why religious performance, spiritual résumés, and “I’m a good person” thinking are actually points on the enemy’s scoreboard.Paul’s spiritual résumé – circumcised on the eighth day, Hebrew of Hebrews, Pharisee, blameless… and why he calls it all “rubbish” (skubalon) compared to Christ.“That I may know Him” – not trivia about Jesus, but a deep, daily, relational knowing of His voice, His presence, and His heart.The power of His resurrection – not hype or goosebumps, but steady, resurrection hope that gets you out of bed, helps you forgive, and keeps you obeying when nothing seems to change.Sharing His sufferings – why suffering is not punishment from God, but partnership with Jesus that actually deepens your joy.Forgetting what lies behind – how to stop living stuck in past sins, past trauma, or even past spiritual glory days.Living as citizens of heaven – in a world obsessed with earthly identity, Paul reminds us: “Our citizenship is in heaven.”🏈 With the famous “wrong-way run” illustration from NFL history, Pastor Jon exposes the kind of “spikes in the end zone” many Christians celebrate today:“I’ve been in church my whole life”“I pray in tongues” but gossip in English“I stand for truth” but refuse to forgivePosting Bible verses between Facebook rantsPaul says all of that, without Christ, is dumpster juice compared to knowing Jesus.Chapters0:00 – Intro: Joy in a Roman Dungeon1:00 – “Rejoice in the Lord” – When Joy Leaks2:40 – Counterfeit Joy & the Spirit of Religion3:40 – “Beware of the Dogs” – Judaizers & Religious Influencers5:20 – Joy That Doesn’t Depend on Your Flesh6:30 – Paul’s Spiritual Résumé (Philippians 3:4–6)8:20 – Whatever Gain I Had, I Counted as Loss9:30 – NFL Wrong-Way Run: Jim Marshall’s Infamous Play11:40 – Modern Christian Wrong-Way Runs (Points for the Enemy)15:20 – Skubalon: Why Paul Calls It All “Sewer Waste”17:00 – You Can’t Rejoice in the Lord While Rejoicing in You18:10 – Justification: Righteousness by Faith, Not Performance19:30 – “That I May Know Him” – Beyond Bible Trivia21:20 – How to Actually Know Christ in Daily Life23:10 – Stop Asking God to Bless Your Plans – Do What He Blesses24:40 – Resurrection Power: Hope, Not Hype26:20 – Getting Out of Your Grave (Rut)27:40 – Sharing His Sufferings: Partnership, Not Punishment29:20 – Suffering That Deepens Joy31:10 – The Revival Grandma: “I Just Feel Like I Could Shout”32:40 – Forgetting What Lies Behind, Pressing Toward What Lies Ahead34:30 – Direction vs. Reverse: You Can’t Run Forward Facing Backward36:10 – Fighting for Focus: Not Every Thought Deserves a Microphone37:40 – Citizens of Heaven in a Culture Like Rome39:10 – Enemies of the Cross: God Is Their Belly, Mind on Earthly Things40:30 – Our Citizenship Is in Heaven – Waiting for Our Savior41:40 – Airport Gates & Going Home: Living for the Right Destination43:10 – This World Is Not My Home – Representing Heaven Here44:30 – Altar Call: Lay Down Counterfeit Joy, Past Baggage, Earth-Only Living45:40 – Invitation: You Can’t Rejoice in Him Until He Lives in You

“How do I stay grateful when life feels like a prison cell?”In Philippians 1, the apostle Paul writes from an actual Roman jail.He’s lost his freedom, his comfort, and his reputation is under attack. He doesn’t know if he’ll live or die… and yet this is the happiest letter in the New Testament.In this message, Pastor Jon Groves unpacks how to have joy in jail—how to stay grateful when your expectations and your experience don’t match. When what you expected from God and people was way up here, but what you experienced landed way down here, there’s a gap… and you choose what fills that gap: grumbling or gratitude, fear or faith.From Philippians 1, we look at three big truths:Be grateful for the people God put in your life.Be grateful that there is a purpose in your pain.Be grateful that the gospel keeps going.Key Scriptures:Philippians 1:1–18, Acts 16, Hebrews 10:24–25, Romans 8:28

Chapters:0:00 – Joy from a Prison Cell1:18 – Philippi: A Good but Drifting Church3:31 – Reading Philippians 1:1–11 (ESV)5:00 – When Expectations Don’t Match Experience7:19 – Losing Gratitude in a Grumbling Culture11:16 – Point 1: Be Grateful for the People God Put in Your Life13:52 – Story: The Family Whose House Burned Down16:38 – God Says Isolation Is “Not Good” (Genesis 2 & Hebrews 10)19:11 – Why Isolation Is the Enemy’s Trap21:26 – You Can’t Love Jesus and Hate His Bride23:22 – Who Have You Pulled Away From?23:42 – Lydia: The Unexpected Supporter24:36 – The Slave Girl: Difficult People Who Grow Your Grace26:08 – The Jailer: From Opponent to Brother in Christ28:54 – Point 2: Be Grateful There’s Purpose in Your Pain (Phil. 1:12–14)29:38 – Modern Example: Pain That Made Others Bold31:13 – Corrie Ten Boom: Thank God for the Fleas32:19 – Point 3: Be Grateful the Gospel Keeps Going33:06 – Gratitude vs Grumbling: You Can’t Magnify Both35:27 – Heaven’s Parties: Not for Programming, but for One Sinner36:18 – Airplane Illustration: Same Direction, Different People38:24 – Gratitude Is the Attitude That Sets the Altitude39:59 – Three Takeaways: People, Purpose, and God’s Promise41:02 – When You Choose Gratitude, Your Situation Doesn’t Control Your Spirit41:17 – Gospel Invitation: Gratitude Grows from Grace

Spiritual warfare isn’t weird — it’s real, it’s daily, and it’s often invisible. In this message from 2 Corinthians 10:3–5, Pastor Jon Groves exposes how the enemy attacks through disproportionate reactions, confusion, division, temptation after victory, and cultural lies—and shows how believers can fight with the right weapons.Paul says, “the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds.” That means you can’t defeat spiritual attacks with carnal weapons like gossip, overworking, scrolling, medicating, or anger. You defeat them with prayer, Scripture, obedience, the name of Jesus, faith, and persistence.In this sermon you’ll learn:How to recognize when you’re under spiritual attackWhy people are not your enemy (Ephesians 6)What a stronghold actually is (a lie-fortified way of thinking)Why division in marriage/church is spiritual, not just relationalWhy the enemy attacks right after spiritual victories (Elijah)How to take every thought captive and make it obey ChristWhy you must stop assisting what you’re trying to resistKey Scriptures:2 Corinthians 10:3–5, Ephesians 6:10–12, 1 Peter 5:8, James 4:7, Matthew 4, Job 42 (prayer breakthrough), Romans 8:37Big Idea: You don’t fight for victory — you fight from victory, because Jesus already won.Chapters / Timestamps00:00 – Spiritual warfare is real (not just a Halloween thing)01:16 – Culture is normalizing darkness and the demonic02:12 – 2 Corinthians 10:3–5 – our weapons are divine03:59 – If you don’t know the real war, you’ll fight the wrong enemy05:36 – “If you can touch it, it’s not your real enemy” (Eph. 6)07:55 – Signs you’re under spiritual attack09:50 – When you medicate a spiritual problem with a physical solution12:06 – Division in marriage/church = spiritual warfare13:24 – Temptation right after spiritual victory (Elijah)15:46 – When lies start sounding like truth16:55 – Strongholds = lies fortified over time18:52 – Our weapons: Word, prayer, Jesus’ name, faith, obedience24:49 – You can’t rebuke what you still entertain28:02 – Take every thought captive (win the battle in the mind first)30:08 – Stand and don’t quit (Ephesians 6)31:10 – “The gates of hell will not prevail” = the church goes on offense32:40 – Churchill illustration: don’t surrender34:12 – Call to trade carnal weapons for divine ones

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Pastor Jon Groves

Honor Church

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Become Who God Created You to Be — Identity, Grace, and Growing Like Your Heavenly Father — In this message Pastor Jon Groves closes camp by preaching from Matthew 5:38–48 (especially verse 48) and the wider story of the prodigal to show that your perfection comes from Him, not from your performance. If you’ve been chasing approval, measuring yourself by the bare minimum, or carrying shame from past mistakes — this sermon is a gospel reminder: you are seen, forgiven, adopted, and being made like your Father.

You Have a Heavenly Father Who Sees You — Come Home Tonight — In this message, Pastor Jon Groves preaches from the Sermon on the Mount and the parable of the prodigal son (Luke 15) to show that God is not a bigger version of your earthly father — He is a faithful Father who sees you, stays with you, and welcomes you home. If you’re tired of performing, hiding, or running, this sermon is for you.

Second Mile Christianity, Obedience Over Strategy, Make Jesus Visible — In this message, Pastor Jon Groves unpacks why the second mile (Matthew 5:41) isn’t about our stage or credit. It’s His spotlight—consistent, quiet obedience that opens doors strategies can’t. From humorous “church second-mile” moments to real stories of community impact, you’ll see how going further than expected builds trust, lowers defenses, and makes Jesus visible.

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In this episode of The Jon Groves Show, we dive into three powerful conversations:

1. Dallas ICE Shooting — What does it mean when bullets are used to preach ideology? And why are we seeing more violence dressed up as “virtue”?

2. Failed Rapture Prediction — Who said the rapture would happen yesterday, why these predictions spread like wildfire, and what Jesus Himself said about His return.

3. Captain America Punching Hitler (1941) — The comic book cover that sparked outrage and death threats before Pearl Harbor, and what it teaches us about why pastors today face pushback when they confront the devil.

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Jimmy Kimmel mocked Charlie Kirk, and now many are calling for his cancellation. But here’s the truth: Charlie wouldn’t have wanted Jimmy silenced—he would have wanted a conversation.

In this episode of The Jon Groves Show, Pastor Jon Groves brings Scripture and clarity to the debate over free speech, hypocrisy in the culture, and what Christians should do in the face of mockery.📖 Scriptures: Isaiah 59:14, 2 Corinthians 13:8, Galatians 5:14, James 3:9–10, Ephesians 4:15✝️ Key Idea: Free speech opens doors for the Gospel. Censorship kills conversation.🔥 Theme: “Truth has nothing to fear.”👉 Subscribe for more biblical worldview, apologetics, and bold commentary:

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