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What if the greatest obstacle to seeing what God is doing is what you THINK you already know about Him?In this verse-by-verse sermon from John 7:25–31, Pastor Jon Groves explores a crowd that nearly missed Jesus because they were so confident in their own understanding of who the Messiah should be.Standing in the temple, Jesus was openly teaching while religious leaders plotted against Him. Some questioned His identity. Others wondered why He hadn't been arrested. Still others began to believe because they recognized the evidence already standing before them.From this powerful passage, we discover three life-changing biblical truths:1. Don't let what you THINK you know keep you from what God is trying to SHOW.2. The enemy cannot make a move until the time that God approves.3. You don't need another sign when Jesus has already proven Himself faithful.What does the Bible teach about God's sovereignty and human responsibility? Can opposition interrupt God's purpose? What happens when our personal interpretation of Scripture becomes more important than Scripture itself? And how much more would Jesus have to do before we finally surrender to Him?Through John 7, the story of Joseph, the trials of Job, and the miracles of Jesus, this message challenges us to stop demanding that God operate according to our expectations and start trusting what He has revealed in His Word.You may only see a page, but God sees the whole story.SCRIPTURE: John 7:25–31 (ESV)PREACHER: Pastor Jon GrovesCHURCH: Honor Church | Lake Mary, FloridaABOUT HONOR CHURCHHonor Church is a Bible-preaching, Christ-centered church serving Lake Mary, Longwood, Altamonte Springs, Sanford, and the greater North Orlando community.We believe in verse-by-verse biblical preaching, authentic community, passionate worship, and reaching people with the life-changing Gospel of Jesus Christ.Join us in person every Sunday at 9:00 AM or 11:00 AM in Downtown Lake Mary, Florida.Visit: https://honor.churchIf this sermon encouraged or challenged you, subscribe to the channel, leave a comment, and share this message with someone who needs to be reminded that God knows what they don't.QUESTION FOR YOU:Have you ever discovered that God was doing something completely different from what you expected? Tell us in the comments.#John7 #PastorJonGroves #HonorChurch

What if the conclusion you’re absolutely certain about is based on something you haven’t seen clearly?In John 7:14–24, people looked directly at Jesus and still reached the wrong conclusions about Him. They questioned His education, His authority, His motives, His doctrine, and even accused Him of being demonized.Jesus’ response was simple: “Do not judge by appearances, but judge with right judgment.”In this verse-by-verse sermon, Pastor Jon Groves examines what Jesus teaches us about truth, biblical discernment, obedience, doctrine, motives, spiritual warfare, and our tendency to make final judgments from incomplete information.Sometimes we judge truth by whether we like the person saying it. Sometimes we ask God for direction while secretly reserving the right to reject His answer. Sometimes we use Scripture to examine everyone except ourselves. Sometimes we build entire convictions from one verse while ignoring the full counsel of God.And sometimes we think we already know who Jesus is without ever looking closely for ourselves.Before you make the call, look again.📖 SCRIPTURE: John 7:14–24Honor Church is a Bible-preaching church serving Lake Mary and the north Orlando area. Join us Sundays at 9:00 AM or 11:00 AM in downtown Lake Mary, Florida.Visit Honor Church: honor.churchIf this message challenged or encouraged you, subscribe, share it with someone who needs it, and tell us in the comments where you’re watching from.#John7 #BibleSermon #Jesus #ChristianSermon #HonorChurch

Pastor Jon Groves

What do you do when life gets busy, your faith feels tired, and you’re tempted to pull away from God and other believers?Hebrews 10:19–25 gives Christians three powerful commands: draw near, hold fast, and consider one another.In this message from Pastor Jon Groves at Honor Church, discover why the Christian life begins not with everything God needs from you, but with everything Jesus has already done for you. Because Christ’s sacrifice was once for all, believers can confidently draw near to God, hold tightly to the hope we confess, and refuse to walk through life alone.Sometimes the greatest threat to your faith isn’t that you no longer know what is true—it’s that you’re simply tired of holding on. But Scripture reminds us: “He who promised is faithful.”In this message:• Why Jesus’ finished work changes everything• What it means to boldly draw near to God• How to hold fast when circumstances shake your faith• Why God’s faithfulness matters more than your feelings• Why Christians need Christian community• What Hebrews 10 really means by “not neglecting to meet together”• Why church is about more than what you receive• How believers can encourage and strengthen one anotherYou can stream a sermon—but you cannot stream Christian community. God designed His church to be a family where believers worship together, encourage one another, serve one another, and help one another remain faithful.DRAW NEAR. HOLD FAST. CONSIDER ONE ANOTHER.Scripture: Hebrews 10:19–25Subscribe for biblical preaching, verse-by-verse teaching, and practical Christian discipleship from Honor Church.#Hebrews10 #ChristianSermon #BibleTeachingChapters:00:00 Making Room for Growth03:24 Before We Grow Wider, We Must Grow Deeper03:54 What Is the “Therefore” There For?05:30 Christianity Starts With What Jesus Did06:43 Why Jesus Sat Down08:05 His Sacrifice Was Enough09:11 Because of Jesus, There Must Be a Response10:31 Grace First, Response Second11:16 Life Never Slows Down13:55 Three “Let Us” Commands15:47 1. LET US DRAW NEAR16:50 You Have Confidence to Approach God18:42 Don’t Live Far From a God Who Draws You Close19:59 Stop Living Like the Veil Is Still There21:33 Guilt, Shame and Running Back to God22:54 The All-Access Pass25:45 Are You Using Your Access to God?26:30 Spiritual Activity ≠ Spiritual Intimacy27:40 Are You Actually Growing Closer to God?28:05 2. LET US HOLD FAST28:49 When You’re Just Tired of Holding On29:28 The Grocery Bag Illustration31:10 Some Things You Cannot Let Go32:05 Know What Can Change—and What Cannot33:40 Things Change, but the Mission Doesn’t34:43 Hold Fast to What Never Changes34:51 He Who Promised Is Faithful35:02 When Your Grip Gets Weak37:41 3. LET US CONSIDER ONE ANOTHER38:35 Stop Asking “What’s In It for Me?”42:50 Church Isn’t About You44:11 Stir One Another Up45:51 What You Bring to Church Matters46:44 Somebody Needs You47:18 Church Attendance Without Legalism48:16 Why We Isolate When We’re Hurting49:19 You Can’t Stream Christian Community50:16 Church Should Feel Like Family52:49 Consider How You Can Love Someone53:16 Three Challenges for This Week54:04 The Day Is Approaching

Pastor Jon Groves in John 7

Pastor Jon Groves @ Honor Church

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The Jesus who saves is not the Jesus we invent. In John 6:41–59, Jesus makes one of the most difficult and controversial statements in all of Scripture. Many who gladly followed Him for miracles suddenly became offended when He revealed who He truly was. This message explores one of the greatest questions every person must answer: Will you follow the real Jesus… or only the version of Jesus you've created? In a culture that customizes everything—from our coffee to our politics—we're often tempted to customize Christ. But Jesus refuses to be remade in our image. Discover why: • Familiarity can become the enemy of faith • The truth that offends you may be the very truth that saves you • Real disciples don't walk away when Jesus becomes difficult • Crowds admire Jesus. Disciples abide in Jesus. If this message challenges or encourages you, subscribe and share it with someone searching for truth. Scripture References (ESV): John 6:41–59 John 6:35 John 6:44 Exodus 16 Isaiah 54:13 Hebrews 4:12 Romans 8 Psalm 23

Pastor Jon Groves

Pastor Jon Groves

Honor Church

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Why were thousands of people searching for Jesus after the feeding of the 5,000? In John 6:22-29, Jesus confronts a crowd that appears spiritually hungry—but reveals that many were seeking Him for the wrong reasons. In this message, Pastor Jon Groves walks verse-by-verse through John 6 and explores three powerful questions Jesus asks every disciple: ✅ What are you really seeking? ✅ What are you really asking? ✅ What are you really doing? Many people pursue miracles, experiences, traditions, conferences, blessings, and emotional highs while missing the very One those things were meant to reveal.This sermon challenges us to move beyond spiritual nostalgia, spiritual tourism, and religious performance and become genuine followers of Jesus Christ. Whether you've been in church your entire life or are exploring Christianity for the first time, this message will help you evaluate the authenticity of your faith and discover where true satisfaction is found. 📍 Honor Church — Lake Mary, Florida 🌐 Website: Honor.Church 📍 Address:109 E. Crystal Lake Ave.Lake Mary, FL ⏰ Sundays at 11:00 AM #John6 #JesusChrist #BiblePreaching #ChristianSermon #VerseByVerse #HonorChurch #Disciple #Faith #Christianity #PastorJonGroves

Have you ever wondered why fear shows up right after a miracle?In John 6, the disciples move from the mountaintop miracle of feeding the 5,000 directly into a storm on the Sea of Galilee. Only hours earlier they had witnessed Jesus multiply five loaves and two fish. Twelve baskets of leftovers remained as evidence of God's faithfulness.Yet when the storm came, they were terrified.Why? Because fear grows where faith forgets. In this message, Pastor Jon Groves walks verse-by-verse through John 6:16-21 and reveals: • Why God sometimes sends us into storms • How you can be exhausted and still be in God's will• Why God's answers often look different than expected • What the baskets teach us about remembering God's faithfulness • How the presence of Jesus changes everything If you're facing uncertainty, financial pressure, unanswered prayers, family struggles, or a season where God feels silent, this message will remind you that the same God who was faithful then is faithful now. 📖 Scripture: John 6:16-21 ⛪ Honor Church Lake Mary, Florida #John6 #FaithOverFear #HonorChurch #PastorJonGroves #ChristianSermon #BibleTeaching #ExpositoryPreaching #JesusWalksOnWater #TrustGod #ChristianEncouragement