Browse published sermons from Pastor Craig Schill in The Grove Community Church Podcast.
Oct 25, 2026 10:36 AM America/Chicago
The civil war is over. David captures Jerusalem, defeats the Philistines, and makes his throne secure. But David isn't the hero of this story. It's about the faithfulness of God, and what it looks like to seek Him before every battle.
Oct 18, 2026 10:35 AM America/Chicago
An Uncivil Civil War, 2 Samuel 2:8-5:5. After the death of King Saul, the fallout begins. Rather than coming together under David, a bloody Civil War erupts. Was this was inevitable? A study of these unfamiliar chapters provides powerful insights for us t
Oct 11, 2026 10:30 AM America/Chicago
After long last, David is anointed to be King of Judah. How long are you willing to wait on the Lord? In this sermon we learn about the spiritual discipline of waiting.
Oct 4, 2026 10:30 AM America/Chicago
David’s reaction to the death of his enemy King Saul surprises everyone. Instead of rejoicing David weeps and mourns. Why? The answer to this question is a key reason David is called a man after God’s own heart.
Sep 27, 2026 5:30 AM America/Chicago
In a dramatic plot twist, David flees to the Land of the Philistines where he and his followers live for sixteen months. What are we to make of this? In this sermon we explore the consequences of pride and the correction of humility.
Sep 20, 2026 5:30 AM America/Chicago
Saul is delivered into David's hand yet again, but how will he respond this time? How do we respond when problems persist? Do we learn from the past or do we repeat our failures?
Sep 13, 2026 5:30 AM America/Chicago
Sin has a magnetic pull. How can we break this connection with sin, and turn our focus back onto God? In this passage, we see how God can use godly interventions to snap that negative focus. Abigail is an intelligent, wise, and thoughtful woman who saves
Sep 6, 2026 5:30 AM America/Chicago
From creation, God showed us the importance of resting. Why do we still view “resting” as a weakness? Resting is getting away from our normal responsibilities, for a while, in order to recharge. Are you resting as you should? Jesus makes it clear that
Jun 28, 2026 5:30 AM America/Chicago
When we find ourselves in the middle of a crisis, it is natural to feel confused. Why would God allow this? Where is God now? In this Psalm, David is surrounded by enemies and feels God has left him to be destroyed. How can David know that God would never
Jun 21, 2026 5:30 AM America/Chicago
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Jun 14, 2026 5:30 AM America/Chicago
The Secret to a Quiet Soul. Psalm 23. David was many things in his life, but first he was a shepherd. Through that lens, David beautifully captures what it means to be a sheep and what it means to have a good shepherd. In your chaotic world, have you foun
Jun 7, 2026 5:30 AM America/Chicago
What do you do when faced with two options that both have merit. How can you tell which door God has opened for you? David faced this In the darkness of a cave. David’s followers urged him to kill Saul who had wandered in alone and vulnerable. But David
May 24, 2026 5:30 AM America/Chicago
In today's message, Pastor Craig Schill discusses the less-than-perfect record of the shepherd who would be king.
May 17, 2026 5:30 AM America/Chicago
In today's message, Pastor Craig Schill demonstrates the life of sacrifice modeled by those closest to David.
May 10, 2026 5:30 AM America/Chicago
In this message, Pastor Craig walks us through phases of Saul losing his way, his crown, and ultimately his life.
May 3, 2026 5:30 AM America/Chicago
In today's message Pastor Craig Schill unveils the downfall of Saul: jealousy.
Apr 26, 2026 5:30 AM America/Chicago
In this final message on David and Goliath, Pastor Craig Schill demonstrates how David's fight with the giant mirrors our fight with shame, and how Christ wins that battle for us.
Apr 19, 2026 5:30 AM America/Chicago
As we resume looking at the life of David, we look at the people surrounding David as he went to fight Goliath.
Apr 5, 2026 5:30 AM America/Chicago
In this Easter message Pastor Craig Schill presents a few people who were "running the wrong way" and how Jesus turns them around.
Mar 29, 2026 5:30 AM America/Chicago
In this Palm Sunday message Pastor Craig Schill demonstrates what Jesus wants from us...really.
Mar 22, 2026 5:30 AM America/Chicago
In the second part of David and Goliath, we take a closer look at the opposition God calls us to face. And how to face it without fear.
Mar 15, 2026 5:30 AM America/Chicago
In today's message, Pastor Craig presents a different viewpoint on this classic story.
Mar 8, 2026 5:30 AM America/Chicago
In this message, Pastor Craig Schill continues demonstrating the providence of God in the rise and fall of Saul as we continue through the story of David.
Mar 8, 2026 5:30 AM America/Chicago
In this message, Pastor Craig Schill demonstrates how God uses the least likely of people from the least likely of places to enact His will.