The Grove Church

This week in our Unity series, we discussed what it really means to live as citizens of God’s kingdom—together. Guest speaker Mark guided us through Matthew’s gospel, highlighting Jesus’ teaching on the “kingdom of heaven” and why our primary allegiance is to Christ, not ourselves or our smaller circles. Mark shared stories from his own ministry and explored how, even in moments of conflict or dif...

This week on Cultivate, we continued our deep dive into ecclesiology—the study of what it means to be the church. Charlie and Abigail tackled some big questions: What really defines a local church? How do biblical principles guide our methods and traditions? Pulling from passages like Matthew 28:19–20, Ephesians 4:11–13, and Acts 2:42, we explored how baptism, teaching, fellowship, and serving are...

This week in our Unity series, we discussed the challenge of finding true unity in a world full of divisions—be they racial, cultural, political, or economic. Pastor Charlie walked us through Acts 10 and the pivotal encounter between Peter and Cornelius, showing how deeply-ingrained tribalism can blind even well-meaning believers to God’s heart for inclusion and togetherness. We reflected on Jesus...

This week on Cultivate, we kicked off a new series on ecclesiology—exploring what “the church” truly is and why it matters. Charlie and Abigail dug into the popular and biblical definitions of church, clarifying the difference between the universal (capital “C”) Church and local churches. Drawing from Jesus’ words in passages like Matthew 16 (“on this rock I will build my church”), we discussed ho...

This week in our Unity series, we discussed what it truly means to be united as followers of Jesus, especially during turbulent times in our culture. Drawing from Acts 15 and Romans 14, Charlie explored the foundations of Christian unity—anchored in who Jesus is and what He accomplished for us on the cross. We looked at the early church’s struggles over essential and nonessential beliefs, learning...

This week on Cultivate, we wrapped up our series exploring the Holy Spirit by tackling some of the big questions Christians often wrestle with: How do we truly know God’s Spirit is with us? What does it look like to grow in faith and live by the Spirit day to day? Abigail Boone and Pastor Charlie discussed how spiritual growth is a blend of God’s work and our own intentional actions. Drawing from...

This week in our Unity series, we discussed the challenges and beauty of living out genuine unity in the church. Charlie walked us through several key passages—Luke 22:24–26 and 1 Corinthians 1 and 12—to show that relational divisions aren’t a new problem for followers of Jesus. From the disciples arguing about who was the greatest to early church members aligning with different leaders, we saw ho...

In this week’s Cultivate episode, we continued our pneumatology series with a special Q&A on the Holy Spirit. Abigail brought both practical and theological questions—covering everything from the Spirit’s role in the Old Testament to what it really means to be baptized in the Spirit. Charlie unpacked the difference between baptism and filling, explained how Jesus related to the Spirit in His e...

This week in our Unity series, we dug into the question: what is oneness? Mark helped us see that unity is not simply a nice idea but a powerful, God-given reality that the church is called to live out. Using illustrations from team sports, Psalm 133, and Romans 12, he showed how unity is both good and pleasant, life-giving, and rooted in humility. We also looked at Jesus’ prayer in John 17, where...

In this week’s Cultivate episode, we continued our pneumatology series by exploring the differences between evangelical and charismatic traditions, particularly in how they understand the work of the Holy Spirit. Charlie and Abigail broke down how evangelicals tend to emphasize the authority of Scripture and the universal baptism of the Spirit, while charismatics often emphasize personal spiritual...

This week in our Unity series, we opened with Paul’s words in Ephesians 4 and explored what it means to live as one body in Christ. Charlie challenged us to see unity not as something we must achieve but as something already true because of the Spirit within us. We were reminded that humility, gentleness, and patience are essential for living out our calling as one church. Even when disagreements...

This week on Cultivate , we explored what it really means to “walk by the Spirit” from Galatians 5. Charlie and Abigail unpacked the ongoing battle between the Spirit and the flesh, emphasizing that the Christian life is not about behavior modification or rule-keeping but about living from the Spirit’s power within us. We discussed how the fruit of the Spirit is a singular fruit—an internal transf...

This week we wrapped up our focus on the gospel by looking at what it means to live on mission together as the body of Christ. Charlie shared from Ephesians 4 about how God designed the church to function as one body, with every believer equipped for works of service. We unpacked how sharing the gospel, showing the gospel, and serving in unity are not separate callings but parts of one mission. Fr...

In this week’s Cultivate episode, we continue our series on pneumatology—the study of the Holy Spirit—by exploring His ongoing work in the lives of both believers and non-believers. Charlie and Abigail walk through John 16 and other passages to unpack the Spirit’s role in convicting the world of sin, guiding believers toward righteousness, and reminding us of the stakes of judgment. We discuss fou...

This week in our To the Churches series, we looked at how Jesus calls His church to both share and show the gospel. Drawing from Luke 17:11–19, Charlie unpacked the story of the ten lepers—where Jesus met a physical need without requiring an immediate spiritual return. We explored the false dichotomy many churches face between proclaiming truth and extending tangible love, and how Scripture calls...

Who exactly is the Holy Spirit—and why does it matter that we get that right? In this week’s Cultivate episode, Charlie and Abigail begin a new conversation on pneumatology , the theology of the Holy Spirit. With their usual balance of clarity and curiosity, they break down what it means to say that the Holy Spirit isn’t just a vague force but a fully divine person—eternal, all-knowing, and presen...

This week we launched a new sermon series focused on our mission as a church and the call to share the gospel with the people around us. Pastor Charlie walks us through the story of Jesus and the woman at the well in John 4, showing how Jesus approached people with intentionality, compassion, and creativity. Along the way, Charlie shares personal stories, humor, and practical insight to help us se...

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This week in our "To the Churches" series, we looked at Jesus' final letter in Revelation—his words to the church in Laodicea. This passage holds one of the most well-known and often misunderstood metaphors in Scripture: being "lukewarm." Charlie unpacks how Jesus’ words would have hit this specific church and why it matters that we rightly understand the difference between spiritual mediocrity an...

This week on Cultivate… we wrapped up our deep dive into soteriology with one final round of big questions—covering predestination, free will, foreknowledge, and the nature of salvation. Abigail and Charlie explore what it really means to be chosen by God, whether we can lose our salvation, and how to reconcile God's sovereignty with our experience of human choice. It's a theologically rich but de...

This week in our 'To the Churches' series, we looked at Jesus’ letter to the church in Philadelphia—a smaller church with big faith. Unlike the sharp corrections given to some other churches, this message is full of affirmation and encouragement. In a city rocked by instability and persecution, the believers in Philadelphia held fast. Jesus calls them faithful, not because they were big or influen...

If you've ever wondered, "Is there a point where God gives up on me?" —this conversation is for you. In this week’s Cultivate episode, Charlie and Abigail return for part two of our Soteriology Q&A, digging into some of the most vulnerable and common concerns Christians carry about sin, guilt, and God’s grace. With honesty and clarity, they talk through questions like: How much sin is too much...

This week in our “To the Churches” series, we looked at Jesus’ letter to the church in Sardis—a group with a good reputation but no real spiritual life behind it. Brad walks us through Revelation 3 and calls us to take inventory of our own faith. Are we spiritually awake or just coasting on the past? Using four words— wake up, remember, keep, and repent —this message is a powerful invitation to re...

If I still struggle with sin, does that mean I’m not really saved? In this special Q&A episode of the Cultivate Podcast, Abigail and Charlie tackle some of the most vulnerable and personal questions that come up when we talk about salvation. From fear of not being “really saved,” to guilt over repeated sin, to wondering why God doesn’t always feel close—this episode gets into the real-life ten...

This week in our To the Churches series, we looked at Jesus’ message to the church in Thyatira—a faithful group of believers whose tolerance of false teaching was slowly undermining the truth. Guest teacher Ben Clark walks us through Revelation 2:18–29, where Jesus commends their service and love but calls them to reject compromise. In a city where career, culture, and faith collided, Christians h...