The Spirit of Religion: How Churches Lose God's Power | John 5

This powerful sermon from Pastor Jon Groves at Honor Church dives into John 5 and exposes the spirit of religion—how it resists revival, prioritizes rules over relationship, and blinds people to the move of God. With bold truth and biblical clarity, Pastor Jon reminds us that Jesus didn’t come to start a religion—He came to set people free.In this message, you’ll learn:How to spot a religious spirit in your lifeWhy many churches die from control, not cultureWhat revival really looks like in 2025How to choose relationship over ritual and revival over routine

📖 Text: John 5:9-17

📍 Recorded live at Honor Church in Lake Mary, Florida

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