“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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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.
www.Honor.church
Lake Mary, FL
In this episode of The Jon Groves Show, we dive into three powerful conversations:
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”?
Failed Rapture Prediction — Who said the rapture would happen yesterday, why these predictions spread like wildfire, and what Jesus Himself said about His return.
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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🛑 “The first mile is required. The second mile reveals your heart.”In this powerful message at @pineywoodscamp4496 Week 3, Pastor @jon_groves unpacks Matthew 5:41 to challenge students to live beyond obligation. In the Kingdom of God, obedience doesn’t stop when you’ve done “enough”—it presses further, not for applause, but for impact.
📖 Matthew 5:41 (KJV)“And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain.”Jesus isn’t just calling us to endure… He’s calling us to exceed. When we go the extra mile, it’s not about proving our worth—it’s about displaying His.
🔑 Key Takeaways:The extra mile shows whose you are, not just who you are.Kingdom obedience is fueled by love, not applause.The second mile isn’t comfortable—but it’s where you’ll see God work.
📍Preached live at Pineywoods Youth Camp 2025
🎤 Guest Speaker: Pastor Jon Groves
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👑 “Jesus didn’t say ignore the slap—He said transform it.”In this eye-opening youth camp message at week 3 of @pineywoodscamp4496 , Pastor Jon Groves unpacks Matthew 5:39 and calls students to respond like citizens of the Kingdom—not the culture. When someone wrongs you, do you react like the world… or reflect your Savior?
📖 Matthew 5:39 (KJV)“But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.”
💥 Jesus doesn’t call us to be passive—He calls us to respond in power and purpose. Not everything deserves your reaction. But everything reveals your character.
🔑 Key Takeaways:What you do when you’re wronged shows who you’re becoming.The Kingdom of God is not about revenge—it’s about redemption.You’re not just a reactor. You’re a reflection of the King.
📍Preached live at Pineywoods Youth Camp 2025
🎤 Guest Speaker: Pastor Jon Groves
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❤️ “Love your enemies. Pray for them. That’s what makes you different.”
In this bold and countercultural message from Matthew 5:43–48, Pastor Jon Groves continues the DIFFERENT series with one of the hardest teachings Jesus ever gave—love your enemies.The world loves those who love them. Jesus calls us to love like the Father—who gives rain and sun to the just and the unjust. This is not weak love. It’s holy love. It’s not easy. But it is different.📖 Matthew 5:44–45 (ESV)“But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven.”🔑 Key Takeaways:Love isn’t just emotion—it’s action that proves transformation.If your love is easy, it might not be Christlike.God doesn’t love fairly—He loves perfectly.💥 “The goal is not just to be better—it’s to be different. Different like your Father.”📍Preached at Honor Church, 109 E Crystal Lake Ave, Lake Mary, FL🕙 Sundays at 10AM🌐 www.honor.church📲 Subscribe to follow the full DIFFERENT series and grow in gospel-powered transformation.
🔥 “God doesn’t want to just be your app—He’s the operating system.”In this challenging and inspiring message, preacher Shane Winnings takes us through 2 Timothy 2 and calls believers to intentionality in their walk with Christ.We’re all in a race, a battle, and a mission—but if we’re not intentional, we drift. The world is full of distractions, fear, and comfort that pulls our eyes off Jesus. This sermon will help you reflect, refocus, and reignite your faith so you can endure hardship as a good soldier of Christ.📖 2 Timothy 2:3 (ESV)“Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.”🔑 Key Takeaways:You’re in a spiritual war every day—don’t fight unprepared.Faith that doesn’t endure hardship isn’t real faith.Don’t forget God when you enter your “promised land.”Fix your eyes on Jesus, not the enemy or your circumstances.📍Preached live at Honor Church, 109 E Crystal Lake Ave, Lake Mary, FL🕙 Sundays at 10AM🌐 www.honor.church📲 Subscribe for more messages that keep you anchored in the Word and focused on the mission.
🫵 “Jesus doesn’t just make you better—He makes you different.”In this powerful message from Matthew 5:38–39, Pastor Jon Groves challenges us to leave behind the world’s way of revenge and embrace a different response.The world teaches us to clap back, get even, and protect our pride—but Jesus calls us to something stronger: humility, grace, and trust in God’s justice.📖 Matthew 5:39 (ESV)“But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.”🔑 Key Takeaways:Restraint isn’t weakness—it’s faith in God’s justice.Humility is strength because it reflects Jesus.Your witness matters more than your pride.💥 “Jesus turned the other cheek for you—so you could be different too.”📍Preached live at Honor Church, 109 E Crystal Lake Ave, Lake Mary, FL🕙 Join us Sundays at 10AM🌐 www.honor.church📲 Subscribe for more in the DIFFERENT 2025 series.