Cedar Grove Community Church
Episodes
247 episodes
CAMPFIRE STORIES: Dry Bones | Andrew Poe
It is easy to look the part at church while living a completely different life everywhere else. But God has never been interested in a polished performance. He wants a heart that is fully and genuinely His. The book of Ezekiel shows us a people...
MAKE A DIFFERENCE_Proclaim The King: Joel Dombrow | Series: FIT FOR THE KING
Being fully devoted to Jesus means more than a personal faith. It means making the King of Heaven known to the world around you. God reveals Himself through creation, through praise, through trials, and through the messy parts of our stories. W...
MAKE A DIFFERENCE_Participate In The Kingdom: Joel Dombrow | Series: FIT FOR THE KING
Faith was never meant to be lived from the sidelines. In Exodus 31, God fills a craftsman named Bezalel with His Spirit to build the tabernacle, making clear that everyday skills and work can be holy when offered to God. Serving His purposes re...
GROW TOGETHER_Renewing Relationships: Joel Dombrow | Series: FIT FOR THE KING
Friendship is one of the most undervalued gifts in modern life, yet God designed us for deep, committed relationships from the very beginning. Even in paradise, before sin entered the world, God declared that it was not good for man to be alone...
GROW TOGETHER_Reforming Practices: Andrew Poe | Series: FIT FOR THE KING
Baptism and first decisions of faith are meaningful, but they are starting points, not finish lines. Real spiritual growth requires daily dependence on God. The life of King David shows us what this looks like in practice. Even in the middle of...
ENCOUNTER GOD_Melted Heart: Joel Dombrow | Series: FIT FOR THE KING
What does it mean to have a heart after God? Drawing from the life of David and the raw honesty of Psalm 51, we see that genuine faith is not about external religious activity but about the condition of the heart. God does not want behavior mod...
MEET GOD: Joel Dombrow | Series: FIT FOR THE KING
A genuine encounter with God does not leave a person unchanged. Looking at the life of David, we see that God chooses people not based on outward appearance or impressive credentials, but based on His own love and purposes. God initiates the re...
HUMANS WERE MADE FOR RELATIONSHIPS: Andrew Poe | Series: BEING HUMAN
God did not create you for isolation or artificial connection. He created you for three foundational relationships: a relationship with Him, a relationship with other people, and a relationship with creation. Because God Himself exists in perfe...
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...