Union Grove Weekly

What do you do when you're facing a wall that seems impossible to overcome? In this week's message from our Summer Classics series, Pastor Josh looks at the story of Joshua and Jericho (Joshua 6:1–20) and reminds us that God's faithfulness doesn't change, no matter how intimidating the obstacle may seem. Whether you're facing a broken relationship, financial pressure, fear, addiction, or an uncert...

Jonah is more than the story of a man swallowed by a great fish. It's the story of a God who relentlessly pursues those who run from Him, extends mercy to the undeserving, and offers second chances to all who repent. In this message, we'll see how our disobedience affects those around us, why God sometimes uses storms to draw us back, and how the book of Jonah ultimately points us to Jesus Christ,...

This week in our Summer Classics series, we look at one of Jesus' most famous parables, The Prodigal Son. More than a story about a wayward son, this passage reveals the heart of a loving Father who pursues the lost and extends grace to the undeserving. Whether you identify with the younger brother, the older brother, or the father, this message reminds us that the Gospel is God's invitation to co...

What does it look like to live a life that truly honors God? In this final message of our Life Hacks series from Proverbs, we explore the character traits that shape a godly life - humility, integrity, discretion, and faithfulness. While our world often celebrates shortcuts and self-promotion, God's Word points us toward a different path: surrender. Discover practical wisdom for developing Christl...

Words matter more than we realize. In this message from Proverbs 12:13-14, we look at the power of our speech - the content of our words, the tone we use, and the purpose behind what we say. Scripture reminds us that words can bring healing or destruction, encouragement or damage, life or hurt. Once words leave our mouths, we can’t take them back. So the question becomes: what kind of wisdom is sh...

Bad behaviors don’t just create bad moments - they lead to bad outcomes. In this message from our Life Hacks series, we walk through Proverbs and uncover the destructive patterns that quietly sabotage relationships, spiritual growth, and everyday life. We talk about: +Laziness and missed opportunities +Pride and self-righteousness +Gossip and destructive words +Anger and conflict +Revenge and bitt...

Everyone wants shortcuts that actually work - but what if real life change doesn’t come from trends, but from truth? We’re kicking off a brand new series called Life Hacks, walking through the book of Proverbs and uncovering practical, biblical wisdom for everyday life. In week one, we focus on wisdom - what it really is and why it matters. Wisdom is not just knowledge, it is the ability to apply...

We wrap up The Blueprint of Prayer by looking at “Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil” (Matthew 6:5-13). Temptation is something we all face - but it doesn’t have to lead to sin. In this message, we unpack what temptation is, where it comes from, and how it works against us, from our own flesh to the influence of the enemy. But there’s real hope - the same God who forgives past s...

What man ruined in the first garden, Jesus redeemed in the second. In this Easter message from John 19:38 - 42, we see how the empty tomb changes everything - sin forgiven, death defeated, and a way back to God made possible through Jesus. The tomb is empty. Hope is alive. 📖 John 19:38 - 42 #Easter #JesusIsAlive #Resurrection

What does it mean to pray, “Give us this day our daily bread”? In Week 4 of The Blueprint of Prayer, we explore how Jesus teaches us to trust God - not just for eternity, but for our everyday needs. This prayer reminds us: • God provides what we need, not just what we want • We depend on Him daily, not just long-term • We pray not only for ourselves, but for others 📖 Matthew 6:5-13 Stop worrying...

The New Jerusalem isn’t just a place - it’s our future home. In Week 28 of The Returning King, we walk through Revelation 21:9-27 and explore the beauty, glory, and reality of the city God is preparing for His people. No darkness. No sin. No separation - just the presence of God forever. The question is simple: Which city do you belong to? 📖 Revelation 21:9-27 📍 Union Grove Baptist Church

What does it really mean to pray, “Your Kingdom come, Your will be done”? In this message, we continue our series The Blueprint of Prayer by looking at one of the most powerful and challenging parts of the Lord’s Prayer. Jesus teaches us that prayer is not about getting God to align with our plans - but about surrendering our lives to His. We explore: The difference between a performance-based rel...

In this message from The Blueprint of Prayer, we explore the phrase “Hallowed be Your Name” from the Lord’s Prayer in Matthew 6:5–13. Jesus teaches that before bringing requests to God, our prayers should begin with reverence, praise, and adoration for His holy name. Discover what it means to honor God’s name, value His glory above all things, and allow praise to shape the entire foundation of you...

In this week of Revelation: The Returning King, we explore Revelation 21:1-8 and the incredible promise of a New Heaven and a New Earth. John reveals what our future home with God will be like-where God dwells with His people forever, the effects of sin are gone, and all things are made new. This passage reminds believers of the hope ahead and challenges us to live with eternity in view as we awai...

In this message from The Blueprint of Prayer series, we begin with the opening words of the Lord’s Prayer: “Our Father in Heaven.” Jesus teaches that prayer is not a cold transaction based on performance, but a relationship with a loving Father. Because of Christ, believers approach God not as renters trying to earn approval, but as children who have been adopted into His family. Discover what it...

What happens at the final judgment? In Revelation 20:7-15, John describes one of the most sobering scenes in Scripture - the Great White Throne Judgment. After the 1,000-year reign of Christ, Satan is released briefly and deceives the nations before being cast into the Lake of Fire forever. Then the dead stand before God, the books are opened, and another book - the Book of Life. This passage remi...

We conclude our Emotions: Navigating Our Feelings with Biblical Truth series by looking at one emotion everyone longs for - joy. I n Ecclesiastes 2, King Solomon shares his search for fulfillment. He experienced pleasure, success, wealth, relationships, and achievement, yet without God it all felt empty - “vanity.” This message explores: • Why pleasure and laughter cannot produce lasting joy • How...

What does it mean to be a mission-minded church? In this message kicking off our GO! Missions Conference, we look at the Great Commission and discover why we give, send, and go in the name of Jesus. From Matthew 28:16-20, we’re reminded that Jesus’ authority empowers us to reach people and make disciples across the street and around the world. Our responsibility is to go - God is responsible for s...

Emotions - Week 4: Guilt Psalm 51:1-14 Today we continue our series Emotions: Navigating Our Feelings with Biblical Truth by looking at the weight of guilt. Guilt is the internal acknowledgment that we have done wrong. When we bury or excuse sin, guilt does not disappear - it grows, affecting our relationships, fueling anxiety, and leading to anger, bitterness, and depression. In Psalm 51, David r...

This week we continue our series “Emotions: Navigating Feelings with Biblical Truth” by examining the topic of anger through Ephesians 4:26-32 . While anger is something every person experiences, Scripture teaches that anger itself is not sin-but when left unchecked, it can take root in our hearts, damage relationships, and pull us away from the life Christ has called us to live. In this message,...

Bitterness has a way of taking root quietly, shaping our hearts, our reactions, and our relationships without us realizing it. In this episode, we talk about why unforgiveness becomes a prison and how the forgiveness we’ve received through Jesus is meant to change the way we live with others. Many of us carry wounds from broken marriages, betrayal by friends, painful words from parents, disappoint...

Jesus is coming again - not as a suffering servant, but as the victorious King. In this message from Revelation 19:11-21, we see a powerful picture of Christ’s return: Heaven opened, the King of Kings revealed, and evil finally defeated. Jesus returns in righteousness, bringing justice, judgment, and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. This passage reminds us that history is not random and e...

In our new series EMOTIONS, we’re having an honest conversation about the feelings we all experience... and what the Bible actually says about them. This week, we focus on depression. Depression is real, complex, and Christians are not exempt from it. From 1 Kings 19:1–15, we look at the story of Elijah and see that even a faithful prophet struggled with fear, exhaustion, and discouragement. Throu...

Revelation: The Returning King - The Marriage Supper of the Lamb In Revelation 19, we shift from the wrath of God to one of the most hopeful and powerful scenes in all of Scripture - the return of Christ and the celebration known as the Marriage Supper of the Lamb. In this message, we explore the difference between the Rapture and the Second Coming of Christ and why understanding that distinction...

Joy is not found in circumstances, possessions, or comfort. Joy is found in supporting the mission of God. 🙌 In this message concluding our Giving > Receiving series, we look at Philippians 4 and discover why generosity is such a powerful source of joy in the life of a believer. Writing from a prison cell, the Apostle Paul thanks the church at Philippi for their faithful support and reminds th...