The Charlie Grimes Podcast

We lock our deadbolts, turn on our security cameras, and set our home alarms. We assume our families are entirely safe because our physical front doors are closed. But what if the spiritual enemy of your soul doesn't care about your deadbolts? What if he is simply slipping a digital bribe into our hands—and our children’s hands—whispering, "Just unlock the screen"? In this second mes...

We live in the most digitally connected era in human history, yet we are drowning in isolation. We reach for our phones to cure boredom, anxiety, or loneliness—scrolling through filtered highlights while sitting alone on the couch. But what if your feed is completely full, while your life remains entirely empty? In this message, we dive into 2 John to discover how social media might be quietly ste...

Abiding for Health: The Fruit of The Spirit | The Hygiene of My Heart (Week 8) Description: Are you exhausted from trying to "fix" your behavior? Do you feel like your spiritual life is stuck in a construction zone, constantly trying to force changes that don’t seem to last? In this final, high-impact message of "The Hygiene of My Heart" series, Pastor Charlie Grimes concludes...

Are you settling for superficial flashes of intensity, or are your relationships grounded in a deep, life-giving connection? In Week 7 of our series, "The Hygiene of My Heart", Charlie Grimes diagnoses a highly deceptive and destructive vice that often wears the mask of romantic desire or ordinary validation, but operates as a severe internal malfunction: Lust. Using the Greek concept of...

Are you feeling spiritually sluggish, "weighed down," or desensitized to the things of God? In Week 6 of our series, The Hygiene of My Heart, we diagnose a pathogen that our modern world often laughs off, but one that the Great Physician takes very seriously: Gluttony. Using the Greek concept of Hygies —meaning to be sound, healthy, and whole—Pastor Charlie Grimes explores how gluttony i...

Is your soul truly experiencing healthy circulation, or is there a "stealth pathogen" causing spiritual congestion? In this fifth message of our series, The Hygiene of My Heart , Charlie Grimes diagnoses the ancient root of greed through a modern medical lens. Using the Greek concept of hygieinos —meaning sound, healthy, and whole—we look at how greed mimics financial wisdom and security...

Title: Waking the Lazy Heart | The Hygiene of My Heart (Week 4) Are you feeling spiritually exhausted, or have you simply become spiritually stagnant? In Week 4 of our series, The Hygiene of My Heart , we diagnose a pathogen that often mimics "burnout" or "self-care" but is actually a dangerous spiritual brain fog: Sloth (Acedia) . Using the Greek root hygies —meaning sound, he...

What happens when we let our emotions reach a boiling point? In this message, Pastor Charlie Grimes explores the internal "temperature" of the heart in a sermon titled "The Fever of Anger." Grounded in Ephesians 4:25–27 , we look at the biblical distinction between anger and wrath, and why the Apostle Paul warns us not to give the enemy a foothold in our lives. When left unchec...

"But we have this treasure in jars of clay..." In this powerful message, Pastor Owen Miller of Walnut Creek Mennonite Church explores the concept of "Broken Arrows." So often, we disqualify ourselves from God’s service because we feel too damaged, too flawed, or too "broken" to be useful. This is a continuation of Owen's "Under Construction" Series of mo...

"Envy causes the body of Christ to attack itself by viewing a brother’s blessing as a personal offense." Welcome to week two of our series, The Hygiene of My Heart . This week, Charlie Grimes explores the deceptive pathogen of Envy—the "auto-immune disorder of the soul." Just as a physical illness can cause the body to turn on its own healthy tissue, envy causes us to see a &qu...

Title: The Landmine of Pride | The Hygiene of My Heart (Week 1) Is your heart truly healthy, or is there a "stealth pathogen" hiding in plain sight? In this opening message of our new series, The Hygiene of My Heart , Charlie Grimes explores the ancient root of pride through a modern lens. Using the Greek concept of hygias —meaning sound, healthy, and whole—we look at how pride mimics he...

When Jesus Speaks Your Name | Easter Sunday | Pastor Charlie Grimes Description: "Mary." In one single word, everything changed. This Easter Sunday, Pastor Charlie Grimes explores the powerful, intimate encounter between the risen Christ and Mary Magdalene in John 20:11–18 . Mary stood at the tomb weeping, blinded by grief and unable to recognize the Savior standing right in front of her...

Are we worshipping God, or a version of ourselves we’ve labeled “God”?In the powerful finale of our "Flawed" series, Pastor Charlie Grimes dives into one of the messiest and most revealing stories in the Book of Judges: Micah and his personal shrine in Judges 17.This ancient tale holds a compelling mirror to our modern, consumerist approach to faith. We all have that one area of our live...

It’s a Process | Pastor Owen Miller Are you in a season that feels more like a construction site than a finished home? In this powerful message from March 8th, 2026, Pastor Owen Miller explores the truth that God is a Master Builder, and His favorite projects often take time. Drawing from the life of Joseph in Genesis and the promise of Philippians 1:6 , we learn that the mess we see might actuall...

Ever thought you were strong enough to 'handle' that habit, relationship, or secret? That's Samson's story, and maybe it’s yours, too. We usually focus on his muscles and his hair, but the real story of Samson isn't about physical strength—it’s about the devastating, invisible power of small compromises . Today Pastor Charlie looks into the story of a "flawed" hero of...

The Tragic Vow | Judges 11 What do you do when your past feels like it has disqualified you from your future? In this message, we explore the life of Jephthah , a man who was pushed to the margins, rejected by his family, and forced to live in the shadows. Yet, when the people of Israel faced an impossible crisis, God reached into the "land of Tob" to call upon the very man they had cast...

In this week’s message, “Demolition Required,” Pastor Owen Miller invites us into the refining, renewing work of Jesus described in Matthew 3:11–12 . John the Baptist paints a vivid picture of the Messiah standing with a winnowing fork in his hand—separating wheat from chaff, preserving what is good, and clearing away what cannot remain. Pastor Owen reminds us that this is the very heart of sancti...

Have you ever felt like God was calling you to step up, but your first instinct was to look behind you and see who else He might be talking to? In this message, we dive into the gripping story of Deborah and Barak from Judges 4. While Sisera’s 900 iron chariots seemed like an insurmountable wall of fear, the real battle wasn’t just on the field—it was in the heart. The "Not Me" Chair: Wh...

Stuck in a Rut? Breaking the Cycle of "Try Harder" | Flawed: God's Grace for Broken People Have you ever felt like your life is like a "walking" washing machine? You hit pause, move things around, and promise to do better — but a few weeks later, you’re right back in the same "thump, thump, thump" of the old cycle. In the start of our new series, "Flawed: God...

Are you waiting for your spiritual life to suddenly feel "abundant," or are you actively growing into it? In this message from November 23, 2025, Pastor Charlie Grimes opens 2 Peter 1:3-11 to show us that a fruitful life in Jesus isn't something we wait for—it’s something we cultivate. In "The Abundant Life Realized," you will discover:The Divine Power: How God has already...

Are you feeling weighed down by life's challenges or searching for a source of lasting hope? If you need encouragement to stand firm in your faith, this message is for you. In "God's Abundant Victory," Pastor Charlie Grimes delivers powerful Biblical teaching from I Peter 5:6-11. This sermon, delivered on November 9, 2025, unpacks the promise that even in our struggles, God is wo...

🐑 The Good Shepherd doesn’t just lead us—He invites us to lead with Him. In this sermon on 1 Peter 5:1–5, Pastor Charlie Grimes reflects on Jesus as our Abundant Shepherd, the One who guides with grace and protects with love. But the call doesn’t stop there—we’re invited to become “under-shepherds,” joining Jesus in caring for the people around us with humility, courage, and compassion. 🕊️ Leader...

🎁 You were never meant to sit on the sidelines of grace. In this sermon on 1 Peter 4:7–11, Pastor Charlie Grimes reminds us that every believer has been entrusted with a spiritual gift—not for self-promotion, but for service. Whether speaking, serving, encouraging, or creating, your gift is a thread in the tapestry of God’s glory.🛠️ The Church isn’t built by a few—it’s built by all. And when we u...

The Peaceful Prince | Charlie Grimes Description: It is easy to sing about the "Prince of Peace" by candlelight on Christmas Eve. It is much harder to follow Him when the candles go out and the conflict begins. In this message, Pastor Charlie Grimes takes us from the manger in Bethlehem to the courtroom of Pontius Pilate. We discover that Jesus didn't just come to bring a sentimental...

🌟 Even suffering can be sacred when it draws us closer to Jesus. This full worship service from Walnut Creek Mennonite Church (October 19, 2025) features inspirational music, a heartfelt child dedication ceremony, and a powerful sermon by Pastor Charlie Grimes titled “Our Abundant Blessing” (1 Peter 3:18 –22).In this message, Pastor Charlie reminds us that hardship isn’t the end of the story—it’s...