In this message, Dr. Phillip Martin walks through Revelation 4 verse by verse and takes the throne room of God completely apart.

You'll hear:

• What the Jasper stone (clear as diamond) and the Sardius stone (blood red as a Ruby) reveal about who God is — his brilliance and his coming wrath

• Why those two stones were the first and last on the high priest's breastplate, representing Reuben ("behold the son") and Benjamin ("son of my right hand")

• What the rainbow around the throne means, why green is its dominant color, and why it is God's covenant promise visible from the moment you step into heaven

• Who the 24 elders are and why Dr. Martin believes they represent the Raptured Church already established in heaven before the Tribulation begins

• What the thunder, lightning, and seven torches of fire around the throne reveal about the Holy Spirit — the Great Comforter who will become the Great Consumer for those who rejected him

• Who the four living creatures are, how Ezekiel described the exact same beings in Ezekiel 1 and 10, and how they connect all the way back to the garden of Eden

• Why Satan himself was once a cherub around the throne of God — and why it matters that the same type of angel will now help pour out God's judgment on sin

• Why "Holy, holy, holy" is the only attribute of God spoken in threefold — and what the angels are really saying when the rest of the world can't reconcile God's wrath with his love

This is a deep-study teaching on Revelation 4, part of the ongoing Revelation series at The Grove Church.

Scripture: Revelation 4; Ezekiel 1; Ezekiel 10:15; Ezekiel 28

What do you do when life won't stop beating you down? Dr. Phillip Martin walks through three powerful pieces of Scripture to show why the single greatest thought you can have in the middle of pain is the thought of heaven.

Paul was lowered out of a building in a basket to escape people trying to kill him — and right after that, he wrote about being caught up to the third heaven, seeing inexpressible things, and then coming back to boast in his weaknesses. John stepped through an open door in Revelation 4 and described what Paul couldn't — a throne room of breathtaking glory, a rainbow of covenant promise, lightning and thunder of divine justice, and angels who never stop saying holy, holy, holy.

In this episode you'll hear:

• Why Paul saw heaven but refused to describe it — and what it did to his perspective on suffering

• What John saw in Revelation 4 that explains Paul's radical contentment in pain

• Why the rainbow over God's throne is the first thing you'll see when you get to heaven — and what it promises you

• Why God's answer to Paul's thorn in the flesh wasn't removal — it was a vision of heaven

• What "My grace is sufficient for you" really means and where those words come from

• Why Jesus chose the Lord's Supper — not a survival plan — as his final gift to his disciples before the cross

• How heaven puts every temporary pain in perspective when you know what's waiting for you

This message includes Communion and serves as the introduction to the new/continued series through the Book of Revelation at The Grove Church.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1–10; Revelation 4; John 14

Every human being is searching for peace — in relationships, in vacations, in achievements, in escapes. But most of us never stop to ask why. In this Easter Sunday message, "Back to Eden," Dr. Phillip Martin answers that question by taking listeners from the very first garden in Genesis to the New Garden in Revelation 22, with the resurrection of Jesus Christ as the turning point between the two.

You'll hear:

• Why every decision we make is really our soul searching for the peace we lost in Eden

• What life in the first garden was actually like — and why God had no choice but to drive Adam and Eve out

• What death has stolen from you, and what the resurrection promises to restore

• Why Easter is not a holiday tradition but the hinge point of all human history

• What Revelation 22 describes as the New Garden — where there is no death, no curse, no doubt, and no decay

• Why not everyone is going — and why this message may be someone's last opportunity to say yes to Jesus

• What it means that your seat in heaven is already reserved, waiting on you, because of the cross and the resurrection

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Most of us say we believe in the resurrection — but does the way we actually live our lives show it?

In this message from 1 Corinthians 15, Dr. Gary Alley walks through the ancient Christian Creed embedded in Paul's letter to the Corinthians and presents compelling historical evidence that the resurrection of Jesus Christ is not a myth — it is the most well-supported event in ancient history, agreed upon by over 95% of New Testament scholars, including atheists and agnostics.

You'll hear:

• How the Corinthian church was missing the standard in almost every area — and how we still do today

• Why Paul wrote 1 Corinthians 15 as the motivation for everything he corrected in the first 14 chapters

• What the ancient Christian Creed says and why it was being repeated within 2 to 4 years of the crucifixion

• The "minimal facts" approach to the resurrection and why no other theory accounts for all the evidence

• What Paul means when he says if the resurrection didn't happen, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins

• Why a 2023 study showing 53% of Americans now call the Bible a myth should wake up every believer

• What it means to steward your "sliver of history" as a resurrection believer — and why that matters for the people around you

If the resurrection is real — and the evidence says it is — then it should be changing everything: how you think, how you treat people, how you live every single day.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1–20; Galatians 1

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Biblical manhood is under pressure—from pride, from isolation, and from desires that feel too strong to control. In “The Man Who Stands – Part 2,” Dr. Phillip Martin continues the Becoming the Man He’s Never Seen series in Psalm 15 and unpacks three men we’ve all seen (and often have become): the prideful “I’m the man” man, the isolated “man with no name,” and the man who “had to have it” and lost self-control.

You’ll hear how:

• Psalm 15 describes a man who walks in integrity, practices righteousness, and speaks truth from the heart

• Isolation quietly destroys marriages, families, and friendships—and why humility and shared purpose are the cure

• Philippians 2 calls us to stop living out of selfishness and empty conceit and to regard others as more important than ourselves

• Lust, pornography, addiction, and comfort can rule a life when we won’t tell ourselves “no”

• Proverbs 25:28 warns that a man without self-control is like a city with broken-down walls, wide open to the enemy

Whether you’re a husband, wife, parent, or teenager, this message will challenge you to step out of isolation, lay down pride, and let Jesus rebuild real strength, self-control, and connection in your life.

Scripture: Psalm 15; Philippians 2:1–4; 1 Corinthians 16:13; Proverbs 18:1; Proverbs 25:28

What kind of person can stand in God’s presence and know they belong there?

In this sermon, “The Man Who Stands,” from the series Becoming the Man He’s Never Seen, Dr. Phillip Martin walks through Psalm 15 and paints a clear picture of the “Psalm 15 man,” a person marked by integrity, loyalty, and unshakable character.

This message challenges our shallow view of commitment and calls believers to a deeper, stronger walk with Jesus.

In This Sermon:
• Walking with integrity and practicing righteousness• Speaking truth from the heart, not just with your lips• Refusing gossip, slander, and exploiting others• Keeping your word even when it costs you• Rejecting Satan’s “bigger, better deal” temptations
• Standing firm in the faith and being strong (1 Corinthians 16:13)

Pastor Phillip also exposes the subtle danger of pride. Pride hides in the heart, destroys relationships, and ultimately leads to disgrace. This message calls believers to humble themselves before God instead of being humbled by Him.

Whether you are a husband, wife, parent, teenager, or single adult, this episode will challenge you to pursue a life of integrity and loyalty to Christ.

Scripture:
Psalm 15:1–5
1 Corinthians 16:13
Mark 7

What kind of parent are you really raising your children to become?

In this sermon — "The Man Who Is Followed" — part of the series "Becoming the Man He's Never Seen" — we open Proverbs 20:7 and take an honest, sometimes uncomfortable look at how the way we live shapes the children we raise.

Dr. Phillip Martin walks through 8 types of dads (from the Devoted Dad to the Anchor Dad), unpacks the concept of good fruit, bad fruit, and bruised fruit, and challenges every parent to ask the questions we often avoid: If your kids follow in your footsteps, will they succeed? Will they be happy? Will they know God?

This isn't a message about guilt — it's about legacy. Your children are watching every decision you make, every word you say, and every way you love (or don't love) the people around them.

Whether you're a parent trying your best, someone still carrying the scars of how YOU were raised, or a young person who will be a parent one day — this episode will speak directly to your heart.

Scripture: Proverbs 20:7 | Psalm 127:4 | Psalm 37:25

Topics Covered:

- The 8 types of fathers — which one are you?

- How a father's absence creates a void that lasts a lifetime

- Why your relationship with your spouse is your children's marriage blueprint

- Breaking free from generational curses

- Securing blessings for the next generation

- Why "train up a child" is the closest thing to a parenting guarantee the Bible offers

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Outside of salvation, the greatest step of faith you'll ever make is who you marry. So why do so many marriages end up in survival mode instead of thriving?

In this message from the Becoming the Man He's Never Seen series, Pastor Philip gets brutally honest about the state of marriage — the different types of husbands and wives, why 80% of marriages are quietly struggling, and what God actually intended when He brought two people together as one.

From Proverbs 18:22, Pastor Philip unpacks the deeper meaning behind finding "a good wife" and obtaining favor from the Lord — and shows how God is working in your marriage long before you realize it. He closes with five practical takeaways for both husbands and wives to move from misery to thriving.

This one's for the husbands who feel unappreciated, the wives who feel overwhelmed, the couples on the edge, and everyone in between.

A new sermon series on biblical manhood starts here. Pastor Phillip Martin opens up about the crisis facing men today: the absence of godly role models, unspoken struggles with anxiety and depression, and the cultural confusion about what it means to be a man.

If you're a man feeling lost or struggling in silence... a wife trying to understand your husband... a parent raising boys... or anyone concerned about male mental health and spiritual formation—this episode is for you.

In This Episode:

• The statistics on male isolation, anxiety, and suicide
• Why men internalize pain instead of asking for help
• How to break cycles of emotional disconnection
• What Psalm 112 reveals about God's design for men
• Practical insights for families and marriages

Pastor Phillip shares personal stories about his own journey toward biblical manhood and challenges listeners to become the men God intended—even if they've never seen an example before.

Have you ever felt like God isn't listening to your prayers? Or worse...have you considered that maybe you've stopped listening to Him?

In this convicting and encouraging message,Dr. Phillip Martin tackles one of the hardest questions in the Christian life: What happens when we stop listening to God? Drawing from Zechariah 7 and Matthew 7, he reveals the sobering consequences of spiritual disobedience and the incredible promise available to those who ask, seek, and knock.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:• Why some prayers seem to fall on deaf ears• The progression from refusing God to spiritual deafness• How God's wrath differs from human anger• The difference between asking, seeking, and knocking in prayer• Why persistence matters in your prayer life• How God works on your behalf even when you can't see it

FEATURED SCRIPTURES:Zechariah 7:9-14 | Matthew 7:7-11 | Luke 11:5-10 | James 4:2-3This message will challenge you to examine your relationship with God, remove any stubbornness blocking your spiritual ears, and step into the abundant life that comes from persistent, faithful prayer.

Whether you're struggling in your prayer life, feeling spiritually dead, or simply wanting to grow deeper in your relationship with Christ, this message offers both correction and hope.