Cedar Grove Community Church
Episodes
239 episodes
HUMANS CO-CREATE: Joel Dombrow | Series: BEING HUMAN
God is a creator, and because we are made in His image, we are uniquely designed to be creative. While only God can make something from nothing, humans have the remarkable ability to imagine, invent, shape, and fashion things that reflect His b...
HUMANS REQUIRE AN EMBODIED EXPERIENCE: Joel Dombrow | Series: BEING HUMAN
We were created to bear the image of God and to live fully present in the reality He placed us in. Yet distractions, whether screens, habits, or hollow pursuits, pull us away from the people and moments right in front of us. Idolatry is not jus...
HUMANS RECEIVE GENDER: Joel Dombrow | Series: BEING HUMAN
Gender identity is one of the most debated topics in our culture today, but the Bible speaks clearly on the subject. According to Genesis 1:27, God created humanity male and female, and gender is not something we choose but something He gives. ...
HUMANS NEED WISDOM: Andrew Poe | Series: BEING HUMAN
We live in a world overflowing with information, but wisdom is harder to find than ever. Knowledge is understanding facts, while wisdom is the God-given ability to discern what is true and right and then live accordingly. Proverbs 3 reveals thr...
HUMANS CHOOSE: Andrew Poe | Series: BEING HUMAN
You were not made by accident. Every human being carries inherent value and dignity because God intentionally created us in His own image. Yet many people live like machines, stuck in mindless routines and digital cycles that strip away their h...
HUMANS HAVE IMMEASURABLE INHERENT VALUE: Joel Dombrow | Series: BEING HUMAN
What does it mean to be human? Scripture gives us a clear and dignified answer rooted in four essential truths. Every human life is created by God, made in His image, worth more than we can imagine, and significant in both impact and importance...
REBORN FOR THIS: Joel Dombrow | Series: DREAMER
Joseph spent 22 years in slavery and imprisonment before stepping into the purpose God had prepared for him. His story is a powerful reminder that God's presence is not measured by our comfort level. Even in the darkest seasons, God is still wo...
HOW TO HEAL DEEPLY WOUNDED RELATIONSHIPS: Joel Dombrow | Series: DREAMER
Broken relationships are one of the most painful parts of being human, but the story of Joseph and his brothers in Genesis gives us a clear and practical roadmap for true reconciliation. Reconciliation is not just a feel-good idea. It is one of...
GOD'S DREAM, GOD'S TIMING: Andrew Poe | Series: DREAMER
Joseph's life story is a testament to God's perfect timing. Despite being sold into slavery and facing numerous trials, Joseph's faith and patience never wavered. He rose to power in Egypt, saving many lives during a severe famine. His journey ...
WHAT NOT TO FORGET WHEN YOU'RE FORGOTTEN: Joel Dombrow | Series: DREAMER
Joseph's story reveals the painful reality of being forgotten by people while never being forgotten by God. After interpreting dreams for Pharaoh's cupbearer and baker in prison, Joseph made a simple request to be remembered and mentioned to Ph...
A HIDDEN TREASURE: Joel Dombrow
Paul teaches that believers carry an incredible treasure - the gospel of Jesus Christ - within fragile human bodies he calls jars of clay. When we face trials and hardships, these difficulties act like cracks in clay pots, revealing the preciou...
THE PRIVILEGE OF PARENTING : Joel Dombrow | Series: FORTIFIED
Parenting can feel overwhelming in today's world, but God's Word provides clear guidance for raising children. Children are precious gifts from God, not burdens or interruptions to our plans. As parents, we serve as stewards of God's children, ...
FORTIFYING FAMILIES-BUILDING A SHARED SPIRITUAL LIFE: Andrew Poe | Series: FORTIFIED
Research shows that couples who attend church together are 78% more likely to describe themselves as very happy and 47% less likely to divorce. This reflects the biblical truth found in Ecclesiastes about the strength of a triple-braided cord -...
MARRIAGE MATTERS: Joel Dombrow | Series: FORTIFIED
In our busy culture, marriage often takes a backseat to packed schedules and endless commitments. Even biblical heroes like Moses struggled with overwhelming busyness that wasn't necessarily good. Busyness cuts us off from meaningful connection...
MARRIAGE HEALING: Joel Dombrow | Series: FORTIFIED
Marriage inevitably involves conflict, but how we handle disagreements determines whether we build bridges or walls. Relationships deteriorate through predictable stages from devotion to distance, often fueled by comparing, concealing, controll...
MARRIAGE BEGINNINGS: Joel Dombrow | Series: FORTIFIED
Marriage was God's idea, not a human invention, and He has the right to define it. According to Hebrews 13:4, marriage should be honored by all as something precious and valuable. Like a priceless work of art that needs restoration, your marria...
THE MIRACLE OF LIFE: Joel Dombrow | EASTER 2026
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the foundation of Christian faith, supported by four historical pillars: Christ died, was buried, rose on the third day, and was seen by witnesses. The transformation of the disciples from fearful followers t...
A CHANGED COMMUNITY: Andrew Poe | Series: LIVING PROOF
The book of James concludes by showing that the ultimate evidence of faith is a transformed community that operates differently from the world. A changed community has three key characteristics: they lean on one another through prayer during tr...
YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO HOARD: Joel Dombrow | Series: LIVING PROOF
Most people reading this are wealthy by global standards, even if they don't feel rich. James 5:1-6 warns against five dangerous patterns with money: storing what we don't use, saving what we don't need, hoarding what invites judgment, exploiti...
UNSHAKEABLE AND UNBITTER: PATIENCE IS THE LIVING PROOF OF FAITH: Andrew Poe | Series: LIVING PROOF
DO GOOD WHILE YOU STILL CAN: Joel Dombrow | Series: LIVING PROOF
Life is fragile and fleeting, like a mist that appears for a moment and then vanishes. Every breath we take is a gift from God, and recognizing this truth should transform how we live. Instead of pursuing meaningless activities, we should focus...
THE PERFECT PEACE PLAN: Joel Dombrow | Series: LIVING PROOF
James addresses the disconnect between faith and life, comparing it to a movie where audio doesn't sync with the actors' mouths. He identifies the source of conflicts among believers as internal selfish desires rather than external circumstance...
TWO TYPES OF WISDOM: Joel Dombrow | Series: LIVING PROOF
Life presents us with two distinct types of wisdom: earthly and heavenly. Earthly wisdom is driven by selfish ambition and bitter envy, leading to chaos and destruction in our relationships and circumstances. In contrast, heavenly wisdom is pur...
THE POWER OF WORDS: Joel Dombrow | Series: LIVING PROOF
James 3 reveals the incredible power of our words and the responsibility that comes with speaking. Just as a small bit controls a massive horse and a tiny rudder steers enormous ships, our tongue—though small—directs the entire course of our li...