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Rev.Stephen Lohoefer
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The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
What's True, and How Do You Know?
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 direction in a world increasingly marked by relativism and pluralism?In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares a framework that might act as a compass to navigate this labyrinth of uncertainty and help us discover God's truth in our life.
2023-06-25
35 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
Grace and the Image of God
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 about how to live and connect with God. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer invites us to a deeper understanding of a more relatable and inspiring image of God and unpacks what this means for our daily lives.
2023-06-18
21 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
Holiness or Hypocrisy?
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 this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer challenges this perspective. He unveils the true, irresistible nature of the Christian life - the promise of genuine holiness, a life journey that goes beyond our human flaws and mistakes.
2023-06-11
33 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
The Form of Religion without the Power
"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, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares these three essentials that can bring God's Spirit, power, and vitality back into the church and our lives.
2023-06-04
21 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
Why You Should Love Your Limits
Living in a constant hurry, we're swept up in the rush of obligations and daily concerns. This rush causes us to ignore our limits at the expense of our well-being. This neglect can also lead us away from what truly matters in our lives... our relationship with God. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shows us how recognizing the importance of our limits isn't just about living according to arbitrary rules, but it's about living fuller, being able to serve, to love, and to glorify God in all that we do.
2023-05-21
32 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
The Empty Promise of More
We live in a culture that continually tells us to pursue a higher standard of living in order to improve our quality of life. But "standard of living" and "quality of life" aren't the same thing. One has to do with the stuff we accumulate. The other is about the peace we experience regardless of our circumstances.In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shows us how our pursuit of a standard of living is undermining our quality of life.
2023-05-14
33 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
How to Stand Firm in Your Faith
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 a hurting world.
2023-05-07
23 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
Just Stop
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. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shows us how our relationship with God and with others benefits when we create breathing room in our schedules.
2023-04-30
34 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
An Overwhelmed Life
Ever feel like you can't catch your breath? Our lives are busy and fast-paced. The lack of margin increases our stress and shortens our tempers. It can distract us from the most important things in our lives... and our relationships suffer. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares how we can find Breathing Room in our life.
2023-04-16
30 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
This is Only the Beginning
There is an abrupt ending to the Gospel of Mark. It's a puzzling conclusion with no reunion between Jesus and his disciples. But what if this enigmatic conclusion is not an ending at all but, instead, a promising new beginning? In a captivating Easter sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares a message brimming with hope for every story.
2023-04-09
23 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
The Fight for Sight
How badly do we want Jesus to restore clarity and wholeness to our lives? Are we willing to embarrass ourselves, break social norms, or fight to receive our sight? In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shows us the way to recognize and heal the spiritual blindness we struggle with.
2023-03-19
30 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
Deny, Die, and Follow Me
In the Gospel of Mark, the good news of Jesus is a call to faithful discipleship in the face of hardship, suffering, and death. “Whoever wants to be my disciple,” Jesus says, “must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me” (Mark 8:34). In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer challenges us to ask, "what does this look like for Christians today?"
2023-03-12
28 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
Good News in Bad Times
For 1st-century Christians, hardship was all around them - suffering and death were dispensed freely by the Roman empire. It's against this backdrop that Mark pens his good news. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares the significance of the opening words of the Gospel of Mark and how they can lead us to follow Jesus.
2023-02-26
32 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
Broken Pattern, Transformed Mind
New findings in neuroscience provide tools to help us experience transformation. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares how we can break the pattern of sin and shame in our life.
2023-02-19
27 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
Hardwired for Love
Everyone is wired for love differently. This is most apparent in our closest relationships. And while love isn't an inexact science, there is a way to discover how you and they are wired differently that can help you overcome your differences and create a lasting connection.In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares how we can better understand our unique wiring and learn how to create relationships that last.
2023-02-12
35 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
So Emotional
Our emotions drive us. Every moment of our lives, we are impacted by our emotions and the emotions of others. And yet they are still so difficult to understand. Why do we, and everyone else, feel the way we feel? In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares where emotions come from, how to better understand them, and how we can live emotionally healthy and robust lives.
2023-01-29
33 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
How Memory Shapes Your Future
Often, our strongest, most intense reactions in the present come from our memories and the emotions connected to them. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer unpacks how we can renew our minds and transform our lives.
2023-01-22
30 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
Distracted to Death
We are giving away our most precious resource for free and to as many as ask for it. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer introduces the concept of continuous partial attention and how we can get back what we need most.
2023-01-15
32 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
Knowing vs. Being Known
In a world and culture that prioritizes what we know and being right, the importance of being known is long forgotten. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares about the practice of silence, stillness, and solitude and its ability to change how we are known by God and others.
2023-01-08
30 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
Worth Sharing
Miracles are signs, and when we explore the signs, they lead us to discover the presence of God all around us. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer looks at the story of the angels and shepherds and talks about how the message of God's presence we experience at Christmas is worth sharing with others.
2022-12-18
26 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
How Can It Be?
The virgin birth is the most doubted detail of the Christmas story - you only need a short lesson in anatomy to understand why. But in this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares how Mary moves from doubt to trust and how we can do the same in the midst of the invitations to experience the miraculous all around us.
2022-12-11
26 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
Star of Wonder
As used in scripture, a miracle is "a work of God that points to the presence of God." Nowhere is this more evident than the star leading the wise men to Bethlehem and baby Jesus. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares how we can identify the miracles in our life and accept the invitation to experience God's presence.
2022-12-04
25 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
Deeper Roots. Greater Growth.
Does life seem stagnant, constricted, or lacking in vibrancy? Growth is the ultimate expression of a flourishing life. And as we see with trees - greater growth requires deeper roots. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer lays out how we can develop deeper roots and experience a flourishing life full of growth.
2022-11-13
23 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
How to Live a Generous Life
In a forest, the largest trees are also the most generous - encoded into their biology is an understanding that a flourishing life is a generous life and so they share their resources freely. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares guidance for how to live a generous life whether you have a little or a lot.
2022-11-06
30 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
A One-Tree Forest
Over the last 50 years, there has been an erosion of social connection in families, communities, and churches that has left us isolated and depressed, yet convinced that this is normal and everything is fine. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer uses the example of Pando, a one-tree forest consisting of 47,000 members of the same massive aspen root system in Central Utah, to challenge us to recommit to a connected life and casts a vision for who The Grove Church needs to be.
2022-10-23
23 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
The Story You're Living
"Everyone loves a great story. But beyond entertainment story is essential. We understand our lives through the stories we tell. These stories create meaning, identify heroes and villains, and guide us on how to live. But not every story is created equally. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares the newest principle, discerned from the wisdom of trees, to help us live a life-giving story."
2022-10-16
27 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
A Purposeful Life
We all want a successful life. We want our relationships, families, careers, health, and businesses to grow and prosper rapidly and abundantly. The question is, how do we make this happen? In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares the first of seven principles, discerned from the wisdom of trees, to help us live a life of purpose and meaning.
2022-10-02
24 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
What's Our Role?
In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer teaches about the ancient patriarchal custom of a redeemer, a role that is important for followers of Jesus today. We have been blessed to be a blessing, which often looks like bringing people back into the family of God.
2022-09-18
27 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
Biblical Hospitality
When strangers show up on your doorstep, what is your response? Do you invite them inside and cook a meal, serving them on your finest china? Or do you hesitate even to answer the door at all? In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer introduces the concept of biblical hospitality and challenges us to adopt an elevated standard and reconsider how we engage with those around us.
2022-09-11
29 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
A Tribe Called Blessed
There’s a story in Genesis 12 where God tells Abraham, “I will bless you... and will bless all people through you.” In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer unpacks the concept of “blessed to be a blessing” and teaches us something fundamental about God’s desire to bless humanity AND his expectations that we are the way this blessing happens. This idea is an essential principle of the whole Bible. It’s not just about Abraham - this is a statement of purpose that applies to everyone who, through faith, becomes part of the people of God.
2022-09-04
14 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
Are You Listening to God's Call?
In learning to listen and respond to God's calling, there are obstacles along the way that we can run into that interfere and make it more challenging for us. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer looks at the story of Saul, the first king of Israel, to show how a man chosen and called by God struggled to continue to listen and follow God's calling throughout his life and what we can learn from his story.
2022-08-28
37 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
For Such A Time As This
How do you know when God's calling you? Do you wait for the clouds to part, a dove to descend, or a loud voice from the heavens to call out? One of the biggest challenges in understanding our calling is recognizing it in the first place. Rev. Stephen Lohoefer explores the call story of Esther, to shed some light on the challenges of hearing and accepting God's calling.
2022-08-21
32 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
Still Searching
We are all searching for our ultimate purpose and significance. We may not use this language or even be fully aware of this truth, but we experience the effects of this search daily. From the careers we pursue to the people we share our lives with to how we spend our energies and resources - we all seek fulfillment of this deep longing for purpose. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer introduces the idea of calling and how we can live with the highest purpose and fulfillment possible by listening and responding to God's call upon our life.
2022-08-07
27 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
Vainglory & Humility
We all feel and experience a deep desire to be well known and well liked, publicly approved of, and applauded. Whether or not we are successful in gaining this approval, it's still something we wrestle with. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer describes how when our desire for recognition grows out of control, we find ourselves caught in the vice of vainglory, and what we can do to escape this vice's dangerous grip.
2022-07-31
39 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
Greed: I want it all
"We all long for financial freedom, but what does that actually mean? Does it mean never having to work again, securing our retirement future, or having the freedom to spend without worry? Ultimately, financial freedom is rooted in our desire for control. We want to be able to guarantee our happiness and security - and we trust that financial freedom is the surest way to achieve it. But scripture talks about gaining a different kind of financial freedom and one that protects us from the dangers of the vice of greed. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer helps us identify...
2022-07-24
39 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
Wrath: Why Am I So Angry?
From the hateful comments on social media to 24-hour vitriol from news pundits to national and global political and social unrest - doesn't it feel like everyone is angry all the time? Anger as an emotion in response to an offense is understandable and normal - but when it becomes chronic, when it becomes a habit, when we are constantly offended and angry - this becomes a problem we must address. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer talks about how to handle our anger and how Christians should confront injury, offense, and injustice in our lives and the world.
2022-07-03
37 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
Sloth: Why We Feel Restless and Resigned
Our society measures personal worth in terms of productivity, efficiency, and the maximization of our potential. But what if that's all wrong? What if busyness and workaholism aren't virtues but telltale symptoms of a deadly vice? In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares a new understanding of the vice of sloth and how we can find peace in our restlessness.
2022-06-26
36 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
Harmful Habits
A vice is a habit, a pattern of action, that develops into a character trait - and so, in short, what we do determines who we become. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer helps us examine the vices in our life and learn how to avoid their destructive patterns in pursuit of Christ-like virtues.
2022-06-12
29 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
What's Your Plan?
In a story, the plan is given to the hero by the guide. It lays out the path for the hero to follow and explains who the hero needs to become to succeed. We see this in Star Wars with Obi-Wan Kenobi teaching Luke how to use the Force. Similarly, we long for a plan in our own lives - someone or something to tell us what to do and who to become. But the danger comes when we trust the wrong guide and follow a bad plan. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer talks about the plan available to...
2022-05-22
27 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
The Call to Adventure
We are all living a story. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares how the quality of our story depends on how we respond to the call to adventure, that moment that disrupts the status quo, throws us into the unknown and challenges our abilities and confidence.
2022-05-01
24 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
An Easter Earthquake
When the ground on which you stand becomes unstable, and everything begins to fall apart, what do you hold on to? In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares an Easter message to help us find an unshakable ground.
2022-04-17
30 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
What's your treasure?
Everyone has treasures. This is an essential part of what it is to be human. But what we treasure says a lot about who we are and how our life goes. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares Jesus' teaching on this question, "what's your treasure?" and why it matters so much.
2022-04-03
18 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
How's your heart?
"How's your heart? As we move through this series on the Sermon on the Mount, we see time and time again how our motivation, or our heart, matters most. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer looks at Jesus' litmus test for true discipleship - and how to know if your heart is in the right place."
2022-03-27
31 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
Are you a good person?
"Are you a good person? According to Jesus, this might be more uncertain than you think. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shows how Jesus challenges our notion of who is and isn't a good person, how we can become one, and why it matters so much. "
2022-03-20
32 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
Are you really a disciple?
"Pound for pound, word for word, the Sermon on the Mount is the most incredible collection of wisdom ever recorded. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares how Jesus' teachings here, contained in chapters 5-7 of the Gospel of Matthew, reveal the relevance of God to every aspect of our existence - and its necessity to our life now more than ever."
2022-03-06
22 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
Hey Jealousy
In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer wraps up our series, Troubled Hearts, and looks at the two-headed monster of our desire to acquire - Jealousy and Greed. Jealousy is the desire to have what someone else has, and greed is the desire to have more and more. They can be so subtle that you likely don’t think they affect you - but left unchecked, they have a significant influence over our lives and erode our relationships.
2022-02-27
35 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
Mad Love
"We've all felt it before. That slow boil just below the surface. Our chest tightening, pulse-quickening, face reddening, and then....BAM! We explode. Now anger is a normal feeling, but what happens when your anger becomes the norm. What do you do when you're always angry or can't control what happens when you get angry? In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer wrestles with one of the most common emotions that wreck our relationships - anger."
2022-02-13
35 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
It Starts with the Heart
Have you ever said something you didn't mean or done something you thought you'd never do? Most of us have. In the aftermath of these moments, we wonder to ourselves, "where did that come from?" In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer answers this question as we explore our new series, Troubled Hearts.
2022-02-06
24 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
Unanswered Prayers
What happens when our prayers go unanswered? How do we reconcile the gap between our reality and the future we hope for? In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares a way we can respond in prayer during difficult seasons.
2022-01-30
33 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
Why Asking Is So Hard
Whether it's doubt, cynicism, or overconfidence in our abilities - we struggle to ask God for help. Depending on your level of self-sufficiency and pride, asking for help from others can be uncomfortable and challenging. But asking for help from God - that's a non-starter. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer talks about the why's and how's to ask God for help.
2022-01-23
27 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
How to Overcome Cynicism
"The single biggest obstacle to a prayerful life is cynicism. Cynicism has become the dominant spirit of our age and is taught in schools, reinforced in culture, and is wreaking havoc in our relationship with God. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer addresses the cynicism we experience and shows how Jesus gives us straightforward ways to overcome this obstacle and replace our cynicism with hope."
2022-01-16
33 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
Internal Reflection
The Light we search for and celebrate during Advent isn't meant to be something we keep just for ourselves. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares about internal reflection and the impact it has on the world.
2021-12-19
22 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
Merry and Bright
It's easy to fall into the trap of thinking that more decorations, more parties, and more gifts will be the secret to capturing that elusive Christmas magic feeling - and if it works, it's only short-lived. However, there is a way to create and experience that feeling this season. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer talks about a simple way to experience true Christmas magic.
2021-12-05
17 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
The Search for Light
Since the beginning of time, humanity has searched for light. Light brings opportunity, warmth, and even hope - in a word, life. The same is still true today - all around us, we are searching for light. A light. The light. Something to guide us through the darkness and bring hope and life. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares the history of this search for light and how we can find it today.
2021-11-28
26 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
Now As Before
Christianity grew from a few followers into a movement in just a relatively short period - spreading from Jerusalem to the rest of the Roman Empire. This movement wasn't a centralized organization but a decentralized network of Christians witnessing to people all around them. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares how the Christian movement is still at work - spreading through the power of our witness to people all around us.
2021-11-21
23 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
Are You Holding Back?
There's this wild story in the book of Acts. A couple sells a piece of land and then gives part of the proceeds to the church. They hold back the rest of the money without telling anyone, and later the wife lies about the whole thing. And this decision kills them...literally. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer talks about this story, what we hold back (it's more than just money) - and how doing so causes us to miss out on the best part of life.
2021-11-14
30 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
Why Does the Church Matter?
As we wrap up our series on the Book of Acts, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer explains why they cared to even record the the beginnings of the church. And from that - he shares why the church matters more today than ever.
2021-11-07
25 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
How to be a Non-Anxious Presence
In the midst of the fear and anxiety in our lives we often adopt inadequate responses and solutions that only make things worse. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shows us how to be a non-anxoius presence and how we can escape the vicious cycle of aniexty and fear.
2021-10-31
35 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
The Grove's 4th Birthday
As we celebrate our fourth birthday, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares his original prayer for the church - that God would, "Fill this place and these people with your spirit. Move and work in miraculous ways. Make this church like the early church in Acts. Make each of us like your Son."
2021-10-24
24 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
The Power of an Invitation
We underestimate the impact our invitation can have in someone's life. We believe that little acts usually fail to make a big difference, but we couldn't be more mistaken. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares about the true power of an invitation.
2021-10-10
23 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
Can I Get A Witness?
Jesus calls Christians to be his witnesses in the world. A witness is someone who gives an account of what they have seen, heard, and experienced. This kind of witness comes through our words, but more often, it comes through our actions. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer talks about the challenge, and cost, of being a witness.
2021-10-05
19 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
Gotta Talk About It
Have you ever experienced something so impactful that you had to tell others about it? Maybe a meal, a vacation, or even a movie - something that was just that good you had to share? Why isn’t our faith usually among the things we feel we have to share? In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer looks at a passage to encourage us to make our faith the one thing we can’t keep quiet about.
2021-09-26
23 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
A moment to Remember
Hollywood's first great movie producer, Irving Thalberg, was famously quoted as telling his writers at MGM, ""Just give me five great moments, and I can sell that movie."" For movies and screenplays, moments are specific points in time of particular importance to the overall story. Moments are how most of us remember movies. Think of the conversation on the tarmac between Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman at the end of Casablanca. Or Harrison Ford as he attempts to steal the golden idol in Raiders of the Lost Ark. Or even Mel Gibson's rallying battle cry, ""They'll never take our freedom!"" in...
2021-09-20
25 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
What Starts Here Changes the World
There are over seven billion people on earth, and 1 out of 3 identify as Christian. How did something so massive and so widespread begin? The book of Acts answers this question - it tells the story of the early church and how it grew from a few followers into a movement. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer talks about the kind of story it takes to change the world.
2021-09-14
27 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
Which God do you believe in?
"I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth." This is the foundational belief for almost 4 billion people across the world. But we usually find ourselves drawn to one aspect over another. For some of us, we find comfort in the image of God as a loving Father - available and attuned to our feelings, hopes, and needs. But for others, we are drawn to God the Creator, one who is all-powerful, all-capable, and all-present. But when we look at one aspect of God apart from the other, it creates problems. God's love without power is comforting...
2021-06-21
30 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
Explaining Holy Communion
"Well, we've always done it this way." This explanation can be frustrating. This dynamic between how it was done before and how it's done now occurs a lot in religion. And frankly, the church has often done a poor job communicating WHY things are done a certain way. Nowhere is this more evident than the sacrament of Holy Communion. For two thousand years, the church has understood Holy Communion as essential to our faith and the centerpiece of worship. But WHY? In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares the WHY behind Holy Communion.
2021-06-07
31 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
Hard Questions, Unsatisfying Answers
What do we do when we struggle to find answers to the biggest questions in life? Rev. Stephen Lohoefer looks at the story of Job and reminds us there is hope in the face of our most significant questions and most profound uncertainties.
2021-05-23
31 min
The Grove Church / Dallas, Texas
Christmas Eve at The Grove
Join us for a special Christmas Eve service as we celebrate the birth of our Savior through worship and a message from Rev. Stephen Lohoefer.
2020-12-24
28 min