The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas

While we have limitless choices, the effect is an ever-increasing feeling of being detached and rootless. We often feel adrift, like we have no place, people, or home to ground us. In this sermon, Pa…

Making and keeping commitments is a lost skill. We ghost, flake out, and quietly quit. In a world filled with loosely-held options, how do we find anything that lasts? In this sermon, Pastor Stephen …

In today's world, we have more options than ever, yet too much of a good thing usually turns bad. What if our infinite options are the cause of our indecision and chronic anxiety? In this sermon, Pas…

Sometimes, life gives us way more questions than answers. And yet, it seems like we are left to figure it out alone! This can lead to lots of searching and inadequate or incomplete answers. Whether y…

We speak, on average, 10,000 words a day. How many of our words are careless - spoken quickly or with little thought, unconcerned with their target or impact? We may not think this means much, but ou…

To kick off a new sermon series, Rev. Allie Shulman takes us into the letter of James. Our tongue has the power to change our lives-- to build relationships, to ruin relationships, to build bridges, …

In the 1739, John Wesley penned an open letter to his Methodist societies that proposed three rules that all society members should live by. Now famously called The General Rules, these three rules h…

United Methodists have been officially ordaining women since 1956, but Wesley's followers have long had a tradition of allowing women to preach and serve as leaders in their church communities. When …

This week, we transition in our Roots sermon series to talk about how Methodist beliefs impact Methodist practices. What makes Methodists unique in the wide world of Christianity? First up, we talk a…

In our contemporary world, navigating truth and moral guidance can seem like a complicated labyrinth. Can I define my own truth? Can my truth differ from yours? And how can Christians find clear dire…

Our beliefs about God carry significant weight in our lives. Is God a stern judge waiting for us to mess up? Or perhaps a distant figure wanting only our happiness? These views can lead to confusion …

From an outsider's perspective, the sins, moral failures, and wrongdoings of Christians are disturbing and revoltingly hypocritical. Does this mean we should give up on Christianity completely? In th…

"Having the form of religion without the power" comes from John Wesley, who warned of what would happen to the Methodist movement if it failed to hold fast to three core commitments. In this sermon, …

Acts 2 tells an incredible story of fire and tongues and mass conversions. Sometimes it is pretty easy to dismiss as a historical event that has nothing to do with us. But what if the Spirit is not j…

In the midst of evil, violence, and fear, how do we, as Christians, stand firm in our faith? In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer addresses where Christians can find hope and how we can be hope for …

We're all busy. Our schedules are packed with career, family, friends, and other responsibilities. Sometimes our days are so full that we don't enjoy anything because we're trying to do everything. I…