Covenant Grove Sermons

What if the biggest thing standing between you and God's mission is not a lack of calling, but a hula hoop video? Jesus did not choose angels or loudspeakers to spread the good news. He chose ordinary people like you. Every person on earth is equally loved by God, and the message of forgiveness is for all of them. Are you willing to set down the distractions and say yes? Sermon Notes Download Serm...

What does it look like to live with full conviction when the culture around you is pulling in the opposite directionor when you feel the pressure to prove yourself? Drawing from 1 Corinthians 15:58 and the story of Eric Liddell in Chariots of Fire, we are reminded to stand steadfast and immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, even when the pressure to compromise is intense. Not just o...

What if the most important thing you could do for a young person is not teach them more, but actually listen to them first? Proverbs 22:6 is not just a parenting verse. It is a call for every one of us to invest in the next generation with intention, patience, and a willingness to truly know who they are. You cannot lead someone somewhere you are not going yourself. Who is one young person in your...

What if Netflix's biggest hit actually reveals the secret to overcoming shame? K-Pop Demon Hunters isn't just about girl bands fighting demonsit's about the lies we believe about ourselves. The movie gets halfway to the truth about healing, but what's the missing piece that changes everything? Are you trying to fix shame through self-improvement alone, or is there a deeper solution? Sermon Notes h...

What can The Wizard of Oz teach us about anxiety, courage, and finding our way home? This week, we explored the surprising connection between Dorothy's journey and the biblical story of Joshua. When life's storms hit, it's easy to focus on everything we can't control. But God reminded Joshua to be strong and courageousnot because of his own power, but because God's presence would go with him where...

Psalm 118 reveals a powerful truth that can anchor us through life's challenges: God's faithful love endures forever. This isn't just a comforting phrase but the bedrock of our faith, which remains constant when human love fails. Even in seasons of spiritual numbness or overwhelming circumstances, we can find peace by repeatedly declaring this truth and spending time in solitude with God. What are...

Have you ever felt joy slip through your fingers right when you needed it most? Psalm 146 points us toward a deeper kind of joyone that survives disappointment and hard seasons because its anchored in the character of God. Even when we dont feel Him, we can still choose praise. When praise becomes more than a reaction and turns into a choice, it changes the way we walk through pain, uncertainty, a...

A 1950s study found that 75% of people will abandon obvious truth under social pressure. But what if there was a better way to find wisdom than following the crowd? Psalm 119, the Bible's longest chapter (176 verses!), reveals that true wisdom comes from delighting in God's Word. Are you letting culture shape your decisions, or are you anchored in something deeper? Sermon Notes https://churchlinkf...

Ever wondered why the Bible includes prayers asking God to slap enemies in the face? The rage (imprecatory) psalms teach us something powerful about bringing our unfiltered emotions to God, who can handle the full range and depth of our emotions. What anger have you been stuffing down and letting fester instead of bringing it to the Lord? Sermon Notes Download Sermon Questions https://churchlinkfe...

What if God actually wants to hear your honest pain instead of your happy mask? Over a third of the Psalms are laments, and even Jesus cried out in anguish. Maybe it's time to stop pretending everything is fine and start bringing your real emotions to the One who can handle them. God is close to the brokenhearted, not distant from them. Sermon Notes https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/no...

What if trusting God wasnt just something you believed, but something you could hold onto when life feels overwhelming? Psalm 23 isnt just a comforting poemits a battle cry, reminding us that even in the valley, our Shepherd is with us. Are you trusting Him or trying to lead yourself? Sermon Notes Download Sermon Questions https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/42324/note-264558.html

What if your deepest longings could actually lead you closer to God instead of away from Him? David wrote Psalm 63 while hiding in caves, fleeing for his lifeyet he found God's presence in the wilderness. Sometimes our desert seasons become the very place we discover how near our Savior really is. Are you earnestly searching for what matters most? Sermon Notes Download Sermon Questions https://chu...

What if filing your taxes could be just as holy as reading your Bible? Psalm 1 reveals how every ordinary moment can become an encounter with God when we delight in His Word. Are you ready to see your daily routine as opportunities for worship? Sermon Notes Download Sermon Questions https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/42324/note-264558.html

Easter Sunday represents the ultimate "eucatastrophe"a miraculous turn for the better when all seemed lost. The earthquake at Jesus' tomb was unlike any other seismic event; instead of bringing destruction, it brought joy and life as an angel rolled away the stone to reveal the empty tomb. Our mission as His church is to roll away the stones that keep people from seeing the truth of Jesus' resurre...

The Kingdom of Jesus doesn't flee from difficultyit steps directly into humanity's darkness to transform it, absorbing violence, mockery, and despair through His crucifixion. The cross teaches us that apparent failure, the death of the King, can become ultimate victory through sacrificial love. What if your greatest defeats are actually where God does His finest work? Sermon Notes https://churchli...

On Palm Sunday, Jesus entered Jerusalem not with force, but with humble powergentleness paired with authority, service with strength. He rode in on a donkey, yet confronted corruption, welcomed the outcasts, and healed the broken. This wasnt just another moment in Jesus ministry, it was His inauguration as King! Today we may watch a motorcade instead of laying down our robes for a steed, but Jesus...

What if the most valuable treasure in existence was hidden right in front of you? Jesus told two shocking stories about people who discovered something so incredible they joyfully sold everything to get it. The twist? They weren't miserable about giving things upthey were thrilled. What treasure could possibly be worth that kind of radical joy? Sermon Notes Download Sermon Questions https://church...

What if the way into Gods Kingdom isnt proving how strong your faith is, but learning to trust like a child? Jesus said we must become like little children. Not childish and self-centered, but childlike: humble enough to admit we need God and trusting enough to receive His grace. So many of us live like we have to earn Gods loveor like weve failed too badly to receive it. But through Jesus, God in...

Jesus Sermon on the Mount describes a way of life thats radically different from the world around usmarked by mercy, humility, love for enemies, and trust in God. Its the unexpected way of Gods Kingdom. Which kingdom is shaping your life today? Sermon Notes Download Sermon Questions https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/42324/note-260451.html

Jesus began His ministry with a revolutionary message that challenged every earthly kingdom: the Kingdom of God has arrived! He calls us to repent, believe, and follownot on our own strength, but with His power at work in us. Where does following Jesus feel hardest right now? That may be exactly where He wants to bring new life. When Jesus speaks into what feels impossible in us, something changes...

What if the secret to transforming your entire neighborhood started with a simple prayer? Jesus said loving God and loving your neighbors are inseparably connectedbut our vision often gets blurred by busyness and past hurts. When we ask the Holy Spirit to help us see our neighbors through God's lens of love, everything changes! Are you ready to discover the power of choosing love for the people ri...

What if the secret to abundant life is learning how to die? Jesus said unless a grain of wheat dies, it remains alonebut if it dies, it bears much fruit. This Lent, what is God asking you to let go of so you can receive something far greater? Sermon Notes https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/42324/note-258477.html

Think your story is too boring to share? Think again! If it happened to you and Jesus is in it, someone desperately needs to hear it. Your testimony isn't about perfectionit's about transformation. Your story could be living water to someone who's spiritually thirsty right now. What if the most powerful story you could tell isn't on a magazine cover, but written in your own life? Sermon Notes Down...

What if serving your neighbors wasn't another burden on your schedule, but an invitation to participate in God's very nature? The key is approaching others with the same heart of service God has shown us, recognizing that every person bears His image. Jesus washed the feet of tax collectors, zealots, and even the one who would betray Him! How does understanding God's heart of service change how yo...

What if one dinner invitation could completely transform someone's life? The story of Jesus and Zacchaeus (zuh-KEE-uhs)shows us the incredible power of simply sharing a meal with someone who feels overlooked. Jesus saw past Zacchaeus' failures to his potential, communicated his worth through time spent together, and created ripple effects of love throughout the community. Who in your life needs to...