Union Grove Weekly

We conclude our Emotions: Navigating Our Feelings with Biblical Truth series by looking at one emotion everyone longs for - joy. I

n Ecclesiastes 2, King Solomon shares his search for fulfillment. He experienced pleasure, success, wealth, relationships, and achievement, yet without God it all felt empty - “vanity.”

This message explores:

• Why pleasure and laughter cannot produce lasting joy

• How success and achievement fail to satisfy the heart

• The danger of finding identity in what we do instead of who God is

• The truth that real joy comes from a relationship with Christ Solomon’s journey reminds us that the joy we seek cannot be found within ourselves or in this world - it is found in God alone.

📖 Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-26

🙏 Series: Emotions - Navigating Our Feelings with Biblical Truth

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What does it mean to be a mission-minded church? In this message kicking off our GO! Missions Conference, we look at the Great Commission and discover why we give, send, and go in the name of Jesus.

From Matthew 28:16-20, we’re reminded that Jesus’ authority empowers us to reach people and make disciples across the street and around the world. Our responsibility is to go - God is responsible for saving. The goal is not just conversion, but discipleship: learning from Jesus and living in obedience to Him.

As we go, teach, and baptize, we make disciples who make disciples. And we do it with the incredible promise that Jesus is with us always.

Are you just a believer, or are you a disciple? And who are you bringing along with you?

Join us as we pursue God’s mission together.

Emotions - Week 4:

Guilt Psalm 51:1-14

Today we continue our series Emotions: Navigating Our Feelings with Biblical Truth by looking at the weight of guilt.

Guilt is the internal acknowledgment that we have done wrong. When we bury or excuse sin, guilt does not disappear - it grows, affecting our relationships, fueling anxiety, and leading to anger, bitterness, and depression.

In Psalm 51, David responds to his sin with Bathsheba. Though a king and a man after God’s own heart, he fell into sin, reminding us that no one is above guilt. Yet his prayer shows the path to freedom.

In this message we explore:

• The depth of guilt - how it haunts and weighs us down

• The solution for guilt - acknowledging sin, confessing it, and seeking reconciliation

• The restoration after guilt - the joy and freedom found in forgiveness

Romans 8:1 reminds us that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. In Him, we are fully known, fully forgiven, and truly free.

This week we continue our series “Emotions: Navigating Feelings with Biblical Truth” by examining the topic of anger through Ephesians 4:26-32. While anger is something every person experiences, Scripture teaches that anger itself is not sin-but when left unchecked, it can take root in our hearts, damage relationships, and pull us away from the life Christ has called us to live.

In this message, we explore how the Gospel transforms the way we respond to anger. Paul reminds us that spiritual maturity is revealed not only in what we believe, but in how we handle our emotions-especially when we don’t get what we want or feel we deserve. The Gospel frees us to experience righteous anger without sinning, to guard our words, and to replace bitterness with kindness, compassion, and forgiveness.

If you’ve ever struggled with lingering frustration, outbursts, or unresolved hurt, this teaching points us back to the only lasting solution-the transforming work of Christ in our hearts.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-32

Series: Emotions: Navigating Feelings with Biblical Truth

Join us as we learn how forgiven people forgive, and how the kindness of Jesus reshapes the way we respond to others.

Bitterness has a way of taking root quietly, shaping our hearts, our reactions, and our relationships without us realizing it.

In this episode, we talk about why unforgiveness becomes a prison and how the forgiveness we’ve received through Jesus is meant to change the way we live with others. Many of us carry wounds from broken marriages, betrayal by friends, painful words from parents, disappointment from leaders, or moments when people didn’t show up the way we hoped.

Jesus teaches that forgiveness is not about keeping score, but about reflecting His heart. When forgiveness is withheld, it leads to broken relationships, unhealthy reactions, and a hardened heart. But forgiveness brings freedom - not just for others, but for us.

The gospel reminds us that forgiveness is an inside-out transformation. Forgiven people forgive people. This episode points us to the cross, where we see the heart of Christ-like forgiveness and the freedom it brings.

Jesus is coming again - not as a suffering servant, but as the victorious King.

In this message from Revelation 19:11-21, we see a powerful picture of Christ’s return: Heaven opened, the King of Kings revealed, and evil finally defeated. Jesus returns in righteousness, bringing justice, judgment, and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan.

This passage reminds us that history is not random and evil does not win. Christ’s return is certain, His victory is final, and every person will one day stand before Him. The question isn’t if He’s coming - it’s are we ready?

📖 Scripture: Revelation 19:11-21

In our new series EMOTIONS, we’re having an honest conversation about the feelings we all experience... and what the Bible actually says about them.

This week, we focus on depression. Depression is real, complex, and Christians are not exempt from it. From 1 Kings 19:1–15, we look at the story of Elijah and see that even a faithful prophet struggled with fear, exhaustion, and discouragement. Through his life, we learn that depression can affect us emotionally, spiritually, and physically - and that God meets us in all three.

In this message, we explore:

+How fear and burnout contribute to depression

+Why spiritual victory doesn’t make us immune

+Where true strength and peace are found in God The church should be the safest place to talk about what we’re feeling.

You are not alone - and God cares deeply about your inner life. If this message encourages you: Like, share, and comment below to engage with your church family!

Revelation: The Returning King - The Marriage Supper of the Lamb

In Revelation 19, we shift from the wrath of God to one of the most hopeful and powerful scenes in all of Scripture - the return of Christ and the celebration known as the Marriage Supper of the Lamb.

In this message, we explore the difference between the Rapture and the Second Coming of Christ and why understanding that distinction matters. We also look at the “sounds in heaven” as John hears worship, rejoicing, and repeated cries of Alleluia as the church is united with Christ forever.

Using the Jewish tradition of marriage, we see a beautiful picture of the gospel:

+The betrothal period points to our salvation.

+The waiting period reflects our current season as we wait for Christ’s return.

+The wedding feast points to the eternal celebration we will one day experience with Him.

The bridegroom is coming soon. The question is simple... Are you ready?

📖 Scripture: Revelation 19:1–10

📍 Series: Revelation – The Returning King

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Joy is not found in circumstances, possessions, or comfort. Joy is found in supporting the mission of God. 🙌

In this message concluding our Giving > Receiving series, we look at Philippians 4 and discover why generosity is such a powerful source of joy in the life of a believer. Writing from a prison cell, the Apostle Paul thanks the church at Philippi for their faithful support and reminds them that giving to God’s work is never wasted.

This message walks through four reasons Scripture shows us that joy is found in giving to the mission of God:

• Giving is commended and pleases God 🤍

• Giving is an eternal investment ⏳

• Giving is rewarded by God 🙏

• Giving spreads the Gospel to people far from Him 🌍

The church at Philippi modeled sacrificial generosity, partnering with Paul for years so the Gospel could go further than they ever could themselves. Their giving reached even into Caesar’s household, proving that generosity fuels Gospel impact.

When we give, we are not simply meeting needs. We are partnering in God’s mission, storing up eternal fruit, and helping others experience the grace of Jesus that has changed our own lives.

📖 Scripture: Philippians 4:14–23 📌 Series: Giving > Receiving

In Revelation 18:1–24, Scripture reveals the fall of Babylon, a powerful and wealthy system built in opposition to God. Though it appears strong, beautiful, and untouchable, its collapse is sudden and complete. What the world trusts in is brought to nothing in a moment.

This message examines the deception of wealth, power, and self-glory, and God’s clear call to His people to separate from a corrupt world system. As Babylon falls, Revelation reminds us that every man-made kingdom will fail, but the Kingdom of Christ will stand forever.

Knowing how the story ends shapes how we live today. Where we place our trust matters, and Jesus alone is worthy.

📖 Scripture: Revelation 18:1–24

📌 Series: The Returning King