What Controls You?

The Bible and the Ballot.

I'M GOING WITH THE KING | Following Jesus When It Costs You EverythingWhat happens when following Jesus costs you your comfort, your relationships, your reputation, or your future? Will you still follow the King?In 2 Samuel 15:19–22, King David is fleeing Jerusalem after being betrayed by his own son, Absalom. His kingdom is collapsing, his closest relationships are being tested, and his future is uncertain.But in the middle of the betrayal, an unlikely man named Ittai the Gittite makes an extraordinary declaration: wherever the king goes, he's going too.In this powerful, verse-by-verse Bible message, Pastor Jon Groves of Honor Church explores the destructive influence of Absalom's rebellion, the danger of division in the church, and the remarkable loyalty of a man who refused to abandon his king.In this sermon, you'll discover:How the Absalom spirit cultivates discontent, recruits followers, and disguises selfish ambition as spirituality.Why genuine loyalty is revealed when faithfulness becomes costly.What Ittai the Gittite teaches us about following the King voluntarily, publicly, and eternally.Why being familiar with Christianity is not the same as faithfully following Jesus.How David's journey out of Jerusalem points us toward Jesus Christ, the greater King.Following Jesus has never been a promise of convenience. The question isn't simply whether you believe in the King. The question is whether you're willing to follow Him.Wherever the King goes, I'm going with the King.📖 Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:19–22🎙️ Speaker: Pastor Jon Groves⛪ Church: Honor Church | Lake Mary, FloridaJOIN US AT HONOR CHURCHWe're a Bible-teaching, Spirit-filled, family-focused church serving Lake Mary, Longwood, Sanford, Altamonte Springs, and the greater Orlando area.Join us in person every Sunday at 9:00 AM or 11:00 AM.📍 109 E. Crystal Lake Avenue, Lake Mary, FL🌐 https://www.honor.churchIf this message challenged or encouraged you, subscribe for more verse-by-verse Bible teaching, share this sermon with a friend, and tell us in the comments:Are you going with the King?#ImGoingWithTheKing #FollowingJesus #HonorChurchChapters:00:00 Introduction: The danger of repeating history05:57 Sermon begins: What real loyalty looks like08:02 The rise of David and the history of Israel11:47 David's sin and the consequences14:14 Absalom's rebellion against David17:16 Four signs of the Absalom spirit20:34 David is betrayed and forced to flee24:49 Popularity does not determine legitimacy26:22 Ittai the Gittite enters the story30:01 Ittai's remarkable declaration of loyalty31:30 The problem with conditional commitment34:31 David, Jesus, and the Mount of Olives35:38 Point 1: I'm going with the King voluntarily41:56 Point 2: I'm going with the King publicly47:22 David's confidence in God during betrayal48:21 Point 3: I'm going with the King eternally51:07 Stop negotiating the terms of obedience53:07 Absalom versus Ittai: Two different hearts55:34 Jesus Christ, the greater King57:46 I'm going with the King no matter what59:45 Invitation: Will you follow Jesus?01:01:45 Salvation prayer and response

They came to arrest Jesus, but they left without Him. When the religious leaders demanded an explanation, the temple guards gave an extraordinary answer: “No one ever spoke like this man.” (John 7:46)What did Jesus say that left the crowd divided, the religious leaders furious, and the temple guards unable to carry out their orders?In this verse-by-verse sermon from John 7:32–52, Pastor Jon Groves of Honor Church takes us into the Feast of Tabernacles, where Jesus stood before the crowds and issued one of the most remarkable invitations in Scripture:“If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink.” (John 7:37)Against the backdrop of Israel's celebration of God's faithfulness in the wilderness, Jesus revealed Himself as the source of living water. His message confronted religious hypocrisy, exposed the seriousness of unbelief, and offered salvation to anyone willing to believe.In this message, discover why God's purposes cannot be stopped by human opposition, why Jesus invites everyone to come to Him, what the rivers of living water reveal about the Holy Spirit, and why the words of Jesus still demand a response today.You'll also explore the biblical meaning of revival, the importance of remembering God's faithfulness, and why knowing Scripture matters more than merely practicing religion.Primary Scripture: John 7:32–52Additional Scriptures: Leviticus 23:39–43; Nehemiah 8–9; Isaiah 55:1; John 3:16; John 6; Psalm 119:11; 2 Peter 3:9; Revelation 21:6.ABOUT HONOR CHURCHHonor Church is a Bible-preaching, Christ-centered church in downtown Lake Mary, Florida, serving the greater Orlando area.We believe in preaching the Bible verse by verse, building authentic Christian community, celebrating communion every Sunday, and helping people know and follow Jesus.JOIN US IN PERSONHonor Church109 E. Crystal Lake Ave.Lake Mary, FLSunday Worship: 9:00 AM & 11:00 AMWednesday: 7:00 PMWebsite: https://www.honor.churchIf this sermon encouraged or challenged you, subscribe for more Bible teaching from Honor Church. Share this message with someone who needs to hear the invitation of Jesus.Have a prayer request? Leave a comment. We would be honored to pray with you.#John7 #JesusChrist #BibleSermonChapters:00:00 No One Ever Spoke Like Jesus01:18 Welcome to Honor Church03:09 The Final Six Months of Jesus' Ministry06:11 Why the Religious Leaders Opposed Jesus09:24 The Feast of Tabernacles Explained13:09 Why God Commands Us to Remember15:44 Nehemiah 8 and the Meaning of Revival21:24 What Is Expository Preaching?24:38 Hiding God's Word in Your Heart26:20 The Power of Corporate Prayer and Worship29:48 Remembering God's Mercy and Faithfulness31:24 Jesus, the Bread of Life34:30 God's Purposes Cannot Be Stopped38:00 The Danger of Rejecting Jesus42:22 The Heart of God for Lost People45:16 Jesus' Invitation: Come and Drink47:05 Salvation Is Available to Anyone50:53 Rivers of Living Water and the Holy Spirit53:11 The Voice of God Cannot Be Silenced55:59 Why the Temple Guards Refused to Arrest Jesus58:50 The Danger of Willful Ignorance1:01:13 Why No One Speaks Like Jesus1:03:20 The Words of Jesus Demand a Response1:04:09 Closing and Invitation to Honor Church

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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