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Spring Lake Church is an EFCA Church located in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Spring Lake Church serves the Green Bay Area with two campuses and focuses on loving God, maturing in His character, and reaching the world.
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Spring Lake Church – Lawrence CampusSermon: HellTeacher: Ryan GroshekPassages: John 3:16, Matthew 25:41–46, Revelation 14:9–12, and 2 Thessalonians 1:8–9In “Hell,” we examine what Scripture teaches about eternity by exploring the major Christian views of hell alongside key passages including John 3:16, Matthew 25:41–46, Revelation 14:9–12, and 2 Thessalonians 1:8–9. Through the biblical images of destruction, torment, and exile, this message wrestles with God's justice, human choice, and the hope found in the gospel. Join us as we seek to understand this difficult but important topic with biblical truth, humility, and the invitation to trust in Christ.springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer
Spring Lake Church – Bellevue CampusSermon: DisciplinesTeacher: Jack GuerraPassages: Proverbs, Luke 14, 1 Corinthians 9, Galatians 5, and 2 TimothyIn “Disciplines,” we explore how biblical discipline and faithful stewardship shape every area of life. Through passages including Proverbs, Luke 14, 1 Corinthians 9, Galatians 5, and 2 Timothy, this message challenges us to cultivate self-control, accountability, and perseverance as we steward our time, talents, resources, and faith. Discover how the HABIT model and the seven pillars of stewardship can help you grow into a life that honors God and bears lasting fruit. Join us as we pursue spiritual maturity together.springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer
Spring Lake Church – Downtown CampusSermon: EvangelismTeacher: Jeff PittmanPassages: Genesis 2:7, Matthew 22:37–38, Job 2:11–13, and 2 Corinthians 1:3–4In “Evangelism,” we explore Jesus’ call to make disciples through passages including Matthew 28:18–20, Matthew 9:35–38, Mark 10:45, and Matthew 18:12–14. This message highlights the B.L.E.S.S. practices—Begin with Prayer, Listen, Eat, Serve, and Share Your Story—as practical ways to reflect Christ’s compassion and reach others with the gospel. Be encouraged to join God’s mission by loving your neighbors and pointing them to the hope found in Jesus.springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer
Spring Lake Church – Downtown Campus
Sermon: Hell
Teacher: Ryan Groshek
Passages: John 3:16, Matthew 25:41–46, Revelation 14:9–12, and 2 Thessalonians 1:8–9
In “Hell,” we examine what Scripture teaches about eternity by exploring the major Christian views of hell alongside key passages including John 3:16, Matthew 25:41–46, Revelation 14:9–12, and 2 Thessalonians 1:8–9. Through the biblical images of destruction, torment, and exile, this message wrestles with God's justice, human choice, and the hope found in the gospel. Join us as we seek to understand this difficult but important topic with biblical truth, humility, and the invitation to trust in Christ.
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Spring Lake Church – Bellevue Campus
Sermon: Evangelism
Teacher: Jeff Pittman
Passages: Genesis 2:7, Matthew 22:37–38, Job 2:11–13, and 2 Corinthians 1:3–4
In “Evangelism,” we explore Jesus’ call to make disciples through passages including Matthew 28:18–20, Matthew 9:35–38, Mark 10:45, and Matthew 18:12–14. This message highlights the B.L.E.S.S. practices—Begin with Prayer, Listen, Eat, Serve, and Share Your Story—as practical ways to reflect Christ’s compassion and reach others with the gospel. Be encouraged to join God’s mission by loving your neighbors and pointing them to the hope found in Jesus.
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Spring Lake Church – Lawrence Campus
Sermon: Disciplines
Teacher: Jack Guerra
Passages: Proverbs, Luke 14, 1 Corinthians 9, Galatians 5, and 2 Timothy
In “Disciplines,” we explore how biblical discipline and faithful stewardship shape every area of life. Through passages including Proverbs, Luke 14, 1 Corinthians 9, Galatians 5, and 2 Timothy, this message challenges us to cultivate self-control, accountability, and perseverance as we steward our time, talents, resources, and faith. Discover how the HABIT model and the seven pillars of stewardship can help you grow into a life that honors God and bears lasting fruit. Join us as we pursue spiritual maturity together.
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Spring Lake Church – Bellevue Campus
Sermon: Hell
Teacher: Ryan Groshek
Passages: John 3:16, Matthew 25:41–46, Revelation 14:9–12, and 2 Thessalonians 1:8–9
In “Hell,” we examine what Scripture teaches about eternity by exploring the major Christian views of hell alongside key passages including John 3:16, Matthew 25:41–46, Revelation 14:9–12, and 2 Thessalonians 1:8–9. Through the biblical images of destruction, torment, and exile, this message wrestles with God's justice, human choice, and the hope found in the gospel. Join us as we seek to understand this difficult but important topic with biblical truth, humility, and the invitation to trust in Christ.
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Spring Lake Church – Downtown Campus
Sermon: Disciplines
Teacher: Jack Guerra
Passages: Proverbs, Luke 14, 1 Corinthians 9, Galatians 5, and 2 Timothy
In “Disciplines,” we explore how biblical discipline and faithful stewardship shape every area of life. Through passages including Proverbs, Luke 14, 1 Corinthians 9, Galatians 5, and 2 Timothy, this message challenges us to cultivate self-control, accountability, and perseverance as we steward our time, talents, resources, and faith. Discover how the HABIT model and the seven pillars of stewardship can help you grow into a life that honors God and bears lasting fruit. Join us as we pursue spiritual maturity together.
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Spring Lake Church – Lawrence Campus
Sermon: Evangelism
Teacher: Jeff Pittman
Passages: Genesis 2:7, Matthew 22:37–38, Job 2:11–13, and 2 Corinthians 1:3–4
In “Evangelism,” we explore Jesus’ call to make disciples through passages including Matthew 28:18–20, Matthew 9:35–38, Mark 10:45, and Matthew 18:12–14. This message highlights the B.L.E.S.S. practices—Begin with Prayer, Listen, Eat, Serve, and Share Your Story—as practical ways to reflect Christ’s compassion and reach others with the gospel. Be encouraged to join God’s mission by loving your neighbors and pointing them to the hope found in Jesus.
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Spring Lake Church – Lawrence Campus
Sermon: Mental Health - When Body and Soul Hurt
Teacher: Jeff Lederer
Passages: Genesis 2:7, Matthew 22:37–38, Job 2:11–13, and 2 Corinthians 1:3–4
In “Mental Health – When Body and Soul Hurt,” we explore a biblical perspective on mental health through passages including Genesis 2:7, Matthew 22:37–38, Job 2:11–13, and 2 Corinthians 1:3–4. This message reminds us that God created us as embodied souls, calls us to distinguish between sin and suffering, and meets us with compassion in our struggles. As people who are simultaneously saints, sufferers, and sinners, we need God's grace, comfort, and truth as we walk unique paths toward Christ.
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Spring Lake Church – Bellevue Campus
Sermon: Following Jesus in the Age of AI
Teacher: Bill Van Kirk
Passages: Romans 12:1-2
In “Following Jesus in the Age of AI,” we explore Romans 12:1–2 and what it means to remain faithful to Christ in a rapidly changing technological world. This message challenges us to surrender every part of our lives to Jesus, resist the influences that shape us away from Him, and renew our minds to discern God’s will. As AI continues to transform our culture, we are reminded that our ultimate allegiance belongs to Christ.
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Spring Lake Church – Downtown Campus
Sermon: Conviction & Grace
Teacher: Adam Jackson
Passages: Proverbs 5:22-23, James 1:14-15, 2 Corinthians 7:10, Romans 6:14, Romans 8:6, Galatians 5:1, 1 John 1:9
In “Conviction & Grace,” we explore how God uses conviction and grace to lead us from sin to freedom. Through passages including Proverbs 5, James 1, 2 Corinthians 7, 1 John 1, Romans 6 and 8, and Galatians 5, we see that sin is deadly, conviction is protective, grace is restorative, and freedom in Christ is transformative. This message reminds us that repentance leads to renewal and that true freedom is found in walking by the Spirit.
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Spring Lake Church – Lawrence
Sermon: Following Jesus in the Age of AI
Teacher: Bill Van Kirk
Passages: Romans 12:1-2
In “Following Jesus in the Age of AI,” we explore Romans 12:1–2 and what it means to remain faithful to Christ in a rapidly changing technological world. This message challenges us to surrender every part of our lives to Jesus, resist the influences that shape us away from Him, and renew our minds to discern God’s will. As AI continues to transform our culture, we are reminded that our ultimate allegiance belongs to Christ.
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Spring Lake Church – Bellevue
Sermon: Conviction & Grace
Teacher: Adam Jackson
Passages: Proverbs 5:22-23, James 1:14-15, 2 Corinthians 7:10, Romans 6:14, Romans 8:6, Galatians 5:1, 1 John 1:9
In “Conviction & Grace,” we explore how God uses conviction and grace to lead us from sin to freedom. Through passages including Proverbs 5, James 1, 2 Corinthians 7, 1 John 1, Romans 6 and 8, and Galatians 5, we see that sin is deadly, conviction is protective, grace is restorative, and freedom in Christ is transformative. This message reminds us that repentance leads to renewal and that true freedom is found in walking by the Spirit.
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Spring Lake Church – Downtown
Sermon: Mental Health - When Body and Soul Hurt
Teacher: Jeff Lederer
Passages: Genesis 2:7, Matthew 22:37–38, Job 2:11–13, and 2 Corinthians 1:3–4
In “Mental Health – When Body and Soul Hurt,” we explore a biblical perspective on mental health through passages including Genesis 2:7, Matthew 22:37–38, Job 2:11–13, and 2 Corinthians 1:3–4. This message reminds us that God created us as embodied souls, calls us to distinguish between sin and suffering, and meets us with compassion in our struggles. As people who are simultaneously saints, sufferers, and sinners, we need God's grace, comfort, and truth as we walk unique paths toward Christ.
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Spring Lake Church – Bellevue
Sermon: Mental Health - When Body and Soul Hurt
Teacher: Jeff Lederer
Passages: Genesis 2:7, Matthew 22:37–38, Job 2:11–13, and 2 Corinthians 1:3–4
In “Mental Health – When Body and Soul Hurt,” we explore a biblical perspective on mental health through passages including Genesis 2:7, Matthew 22:37–38, Job 2:11–13, and 2 Corinthians 1:3–4. This message reminds us that God created us as embodied souls, calls us to distinguish between sin and suffering, and meets us with compassion in our struggles. As people who are simultaneously saints, sufferers, and sinners, we need God's grace, comfort, and truth as we walk unique paths toward Christ.
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Spring Lake Church – Downtown
Sermon: Following Jesus in the Age of AI
Teacher: Bill Van Kirk
Passages: Romans 12:1-2
In “Following Jesus in the Age of AI,” we explore Romans 12:1–2 and what it means to remain faithful to Christ in a rapidly changing technological world. This message challenges us to surrender every part of our lives to Jesus, resist the influences that shape us away from Him, and renew our minds to discern God’s will. As AI continues to transform our culture, we are reminded that our ultimate allegiance belongs to Christ.
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Spring Lake Church – Lawrence
Sermon: Conviction & Grace
Teacher: Adam Jackson
Passages: Proverbs 5:22-23, James 1:14-15, 2 Corinthians 7:10, Romans 6:14, Romans 8:6, Galatians 5:1, 1 John 1:9
In “Conviction & Grace,” we explore how God uses conviction and grace to lead us from sin to freedom. Through passages including Proverbs 5, James 1, 2 Corinthians 7, 1 John 1, Romans 6 and 8, and Galatians 5, we see that sin is deadly, conviction is protective, grace is restorative, and freedom in Christ is transformative. This message reminds us that repentance leads to renewal and that true freedom is found in walking by the Spirit.
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Spring Lake Church – Lawrence
Sermon: Church Leadership
Teacher: Jack Guerra
Passages: 1 Timothy 3, Titus 1, 1 Peter 5, Acts 20, Hebrews 13, and Ephesians 4
In “Church Leadership,” we explore what Scripture teaches about the calling, character, and responsibility of church leaders through passages including 1 Timothy 3, Titus 1, 1 Peter 5, Acts 20, Hebrews 13, and Ephesians 4. God calls leaders to shepherd His people with humility, integrity, sound doctrine, and servant-hearted care. This message reminds us that healthy leadership equips the church to grow in unity, maturity, and Christlikeness. Join us as we discover God’s design for leadership in His church.
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Spring Lake Church – Bellevue
Sermon: Citizens of Another Kingdom
Teacher: Arlen Chastain
Passages: Jonah 4:1-11
In “Citizens of Another Kingdom,” we explore what it means to follow Jesus while living as citizens of an earthly nation. Through passages including Philippians 3:20, Matthew 22:15–21, Micah 6:8, and 2 Corinthians 5:20, we are reminded that our ultimate citizenship is in heaven. This message encourages believers to seek justice with humility, pray for governing authorities, resist political division, love their neighbors, and live as Christ’s ambassadors. Join us as we learn to represent God’s Kingdom in a divided world.
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Spring Lake Church – Downtown
Sermon: You’re Going to Die
Teacher: Adam Jackson
Passages: Psalm 90:12, Psalm 39:4–5, James 4:13–17, Luke 12:16–21, and Philippians 1:20–23
In “You’re Going to Die,” we examine what Scripture teaches about living in light of life’s brevity through Psalm 90:12, Psalm 39:4–5, James 4:13–17, Luke 12:16–21, and Philippians 1:20–23. Rather than living in denial, distraction, or fear, God calls us to live with wisdom, focus, and hope. This message challenges us to make the most of our days, pursue what truly matters, and find confidence in Christ both in life and in death. Join us as we learn to live with eternity in view.
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Spring Lake Church – Downtown
Sermon: Church Leadership
Teacher: Jack Guerra
Passages: 1 Timothy 3, Titus 1, 1 Peter 5, Acts 20, Hebrews 13, and Ephesians 4
In “Church Leadership,” we explore what Scripture teaches about the calling, character, and responsibility of church leaders through passages including 1 Timothy 3, Titus 1, 1 Peter 5, Acts 20, Hebrews 13, and Ephesians 4. God calls leaders to shepherd His people with humility, integrity, sound doctrine, and servant-hearted care. This message reminds us that healthy leadership equips the church to grow in unity, maturity, and Christlikeness. Join us as we discover God’s design for leadership in His church.
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Spring Lake Church – Lawrence
Sermon: Citizens of Another Kingdom
Teacher: Arlen Chastain
Passages: Jonah 4:1-11
In “Citizens of Another Kingdom,” we explore what it means to follow Jesus while living as citizens of an earthly nation. Through passages including Philippians 3:20, Matthew 22:15–21, Micah 6:8, and 2 Corinthians 5:20, we are reminded that our ultimate citizenship is in heaven. This message encourages believers to seek justice with humility, pray for governing authorities, resist political division, love their neighbors, and live as Christ’s ambassadors. Join us as we learn to represent God’s Kingdom in a divided world.
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Spring Lake Church – Bellevue
Sermon: You’re Going to Die
Teacher: Adam Jackson
Passages: Psalm 90:12, Psalm 39:4–5, James 4:13–17, Luke 12:16–21, and Philippians 1:20–23
In “You’re Going to Die,” we examine what Scripture teaches about living in light of life’s brevity through Psalm 90:12, Psalm 39:4–5, James 4:13–17, Luke 12:16–21, and Philippians 1:20–23. Rather than living in denial, distraction, or fear, God calls us to live with wisdom, focus, and hope. This message challenges us to make the most of our days, pursue what truly matters, and find confidence in Christ both in life and in death. Join us as we learn to live with eternity in view.
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Spring Lake Church – Bellevue
Sermon: Church Leadership
Teacher: Jack Guerra
Passages: 1 Timothy 3, Titus 1, 1 Peter 5, Acts 20, Hebrews 13, and Ephesians 4
In “Church Leadership,” we explore what Scripture teaches about the calling, character, and responsibility of church leaders through passages including 1 Timothy 3, Titus 1, 1 Peter 5, Acts 20, Hebrews 13, and Ephesians 4. God calls leaders to shepherd His people with humility, integrity, sound doctrine, and servant-hearted care. This message reminds us that healthy leadership equips the church to grow in unity, maturity, and Christlikeness. Join us as we discover God’s design for leadership in His church.
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Spring Lake Church – Downtown
Sermon: Citizens of Another Kingdom
Teacher: Arlen Chastain
Passages: Jonah 4:1-11
In “Citizens of Another Kingdom,” we explore what it means to follow Jesus while living as citizens of an earthly nation. Through passages including Philippians 3:20, Matthew 22:15–21, Micah 6:8, and 2 Corinthians 5:20, we are reminded that our ultimate citizenship is in heaven. This message encourages believers to seek justice with humility, pray for governing authorities, resist political division, love their neighbors, and live as Christ’s ambassadors. Join us as we learn to represent God’s Kingdom in a divided world.
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Spring Lake Church – Lawrence
Sermon: You’re Going to Die
Teacher: Adam Jackson
Passages: Psalm 90:12, Psalm 39:4–5, James 4:13–17, Luke 12:16–21, and Philippians 1:20–23
In “You’re Going to Die,” we examine what Scripture teaches about living in light of life’s brevity through Psalm 90:12, Psalm 39:4–5, James 4:13–17, Luke 12:16–21, and Philippians 1:20–23. Rather than living in denial, distraction, or fear, God calls us to live with wisdom, focus, and hope. This message challenges us to make the most of our days, pursue what truly matters, and find confidence in Christ both in life and in death. Join us as we learn to live with eternity in view.
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Ryan sits down with Jeff and Arlen to discuss Jonah 4 and the powerful conclusion of Jonah: Deep & Wide Mercy.
Together they explore why the book ends with a question instead of an answer, how Jonah’s anger reveals the condition of his heart, and why God’s final words are meant to challenge readers as much as they challenged Jonah.
The conversation looks at God’s compassion for Nineveh, the repeated question “Is it right for you to be angry?”, and the ways prayer, worship, and Scripture help align our hearts with God’s.
Jonah’s story ends without revealing his response, inviting each of us to answer God’s question for ourselves.
Main Passage: Jonah 4
Series: Jonah: Deep & Wide Mercy
Week: 4
Host: Ryan
Guests: Jeff and Arlen
Spring Lake Church – Lawrence
Sermon: Jonah and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Mercy of God
Teacher: Jeff Lederer
Passages: Jonah 4:1-11
In “Jonah and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Mercy of God,” we explore Jonah 4:1–11 and the tension between God’s heart and our own. As Jonah wrestles with God’s compassion toward Nineveh, we are challenged to examine where we resent mercy, prioritize ourselves, or lose compassion for others. This powerful conclusion to Jonah reminds us that God’s mercy is greater than our preferences and extends to all people.
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Spring Lake Church – Bellevue
Sermon: Jonah and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Mercy of God
Teacher: Ryan Groshek
Passages: Jonah 4:-11
In “Jonah and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Mercy of God,” we explore Jonah 4:1–11 and the tension between God’s heart and our own. As Jonah wrestles with God’s compassion toward Nineveh, we are challenged to examine where we resent mercy, prioritize ourselves, or lose compassion for others. This powerful conclusion to Jonah reminds us that God’s mercy is greater than our preferences and extends to all people.
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Spring Lake Church – Downtown
Sermon: Jonah and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Mercy of God
Teacher: Arlen Chastain
Passages: Jonah 4:1-11
In “Jonah and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Mercy of God,” we explore Jonah 4:1–11 and the tension between God’s heart and our own. As Jonah wrestles with God’s compassion toward Nineveh, we are challenged to examine where we resent mercy, prioritize ourselves, or lose compassion for others. This powerful conclusion to Jonah reminds us that God’s mercy is greater than our preferences and extends to all people.
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Bill sits down with Adam Jackson and Jack Guerra to talk through Jonah 2–3 in week 2 of Jonah: Deep & Wide Mercy.
They discuss Jonah’s messy path back to obedience, the surprising response of Nineveh, and the strange mercy of God in the fish. What looks like punishment in the Sunday school version may actually be rescue: the sea is the disaster, and the fish is God’s saving grace.
The conversation also gets into Jonah’s second call, his five-word sermon, and the reminder that God can work through our weak and even half-hearted obedience. His mercy is bigger than Jonah’s heart, Nineveh’s sin, and our first failed attempt to obey.
Main Passage: Jonah 2–3
Series: Jonah: Deep & Wide Mercy
Week: 2
Host: Bill Van Kirk
Guests: Adam Jackson and Jack Guerra
Spring Lake Church – Bellevue
Sermon: Deep & Wide Mercy
Teacher: Adam Jackson
Passages: Jonah 2:1-10, 3:1-10
In “Deep & Wide Mercy,” we walk through Jonah 2:1–10 and 3:1–10, discovering how God’s mercy meets us in our deepest places, gives us another call, and reaches people we might rather avoid. Jonah’s story reminds us that salvation comes from the Lord, and His compassion extends farther than we imagine. Be encouraged by God’s patient mercy and His desire to restore and redeem.
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Spring Lake Church – Lawrence
Sermon: Deep & Wide Mercy
Teacher: Jack Guerra
Passages: Jonah 2:1-10, 3:1-10
In “Deep & Wide Mercy,” we walk through Jonah 2:1–10 and 3:1–10, discovering how God’s mercy meets us in our deepest places, gives us another call, and reaches people we might rather avoid. Jonah’s story reminds us that salvation comes from the Lord and His compassion extends farther than we imagine. Be encouraged by God’s patient mercy and His desire to restore and redeem.
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Spring Lake Church – Downtown
Sermon: Deep & Wide Mercy
Teacher: Bill Van Kirk
Passages: Jonah 2:1-10, 3:1-10
In “Deep & Wide Mercy,” we walk through Jonah 2:1–10 and 3:1–10, discovering how God’s mercy meets us in our deepest places, gives us another call, and reaches people we might rather avoid. Jonah’s story reminds us that salvation comes from the Lord and His compassion extends farther than we imagine. Be encouraged by God’s patient mercy and His desire to restore and redeem.
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Ryan Groshek sits down with Jeff Pittman and Adam Jackson to dig deeper into Jonah 1 and the message "You Can Run, but You Can't Hide." Together, they talk about how to read Jonah faithfully, why the story is about much more than a big fish, and how the book reveals God's grace toward people Jonah would rather avoid.
The conversation explores Jonah's resistance, the surprising faith of the sailors, God's compassion for enemies, and the way sin can send us running even when we know what God has said. The episode closes with a practical invitation: when you recognize you have been running from God, it is never too late to repent and take the next step of obedience.
Main Passage: Jonah 1
Series: The Follow Up - Jonah
Week: 1
Spring Lake Church – Bellevue
Sermon: You Can Run, but You Can't Hide
Teacher: Adam Jackson
Passages: Jonah 1:1-17
In “You Can Run, but You Can’t Hide,” Adam Jackson teaches from Jonah 1:1–17, exploring Jonah’s attempt to run from God and the storm that followed. Through Jonah’s story, we see that God will carry out His purposes and calls us to revere Him rather than run from Him. Be encouraged that even in our wandering, God’s mercy and pursuit remain steadfast.
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Spring Lake Church – Lawrence
Sermon: You Can Run, but You Can't Hide
Teacher: Ryan Groshek
Passages: Jonah 1:1-17
In “You Can Run, but You Can’t Hide,” Ryan Groshek teaches from Jonah 1:1–17, exploring Jonah’s attempt to run from God and the storm that followed. Through Jonah’s story, we see that God will carry out His purposes and calls us to revere Him rather than run from Him. Be encouraged that even in our wandering, God’s mercy and pursuit remain steadfast.
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Spring Lake Church – Downtown
Sermon: You Can Run, but You Can't Hide
Teacher: Jeff Pittman
Passages: Jonah 1:1-17
In “You Can Run, but You Can’t Hide,” Jeff Pittman teaches from Jonah 1:1–17, exploring Jonah’s attempt to run from God and the storm that followed. Through Jonah’s story, we see that God will carry out His purposes and calls us to revere Him rather than run from Him. Be encouraged that even in our wandering, God’s mercy and pursuit remain steadfast.
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Bill sits down with Jack and Adam to wrap up Week 4 of Ruth, "God's Hand in ALL of it." Together they reflect on Ruth's resilience, Boaz as a picture of redemption, and Naomi's journey from emptiness and bitterness to praise.
This episode highlights how Ruth points us to Jesus, the true Redeemer who brings outsiders into the family of God. The conversation also looks at the genealogy at the end of Ruth and how God's faithful love continues beyond one lifetime, from Naomi and Ruth to David and ultimately to Christ.
Main Passage: Ruth 4
Series: Ruth
Week: 4
Spring Lake Church – Lawrence
Sermon: God's Hand in All of It
Teacher: Jack Guerra
Passages: Ruth 4:1-22
In “God’s Hand in All of It,” Jack Guerra teaches from Ruth 4:1–22, showing how faithful obedience trusts God’s way and how His redemption impacts generations. Through Boaz and Ruth’s story, we see God faithfully bringing restoration, provision, and hope beyond what anyone could imagine. Be encouraged that God is still at work in every chapter of your story.
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Spring Lake Church – Downtown
Sermon: God's Hand in All of It
Teacher: Adam Jackson
Passages: Ruth 4:1-22
In “God’s Hand in All of It,” Adam Jackson teaches from Ruth 4:1–22, showing how faithful obedience trusts God’s way and how His redemption impacts generations. Through Boaz and Ruth’s story, we see God faithfully bringing restoration, provision, and hope beyond what anyone could imagine. Be encouraged that God is still at work in every chapter of your story.
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Spring Lake Church – Bellevue
Sermon: God's Hand in All of It
Teacher: Bill Van Kirk
Passages: Ruth 4:1-22
In “God’s Hand in All of It,” Bill Van Kirk teaches from Ruth 4:1–22, showing how faithful obedience trusts God’s way and how His redemption impacts generations. Through Boaz and Ruth’s story, we see God faithfully bringing restoration, provision, and hope beyond what anyone could imagine. Be encouraged that God is still at work in every chapter of your story.
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In Week 3 of The Follow Up - Ruth, Jack Guerra sits down with Garet Meyer and Arlen Chastain to unpack Ruth 3:1-18 and the message "Risk, Redemption, and Rest." They talk about Ruth's bold approach to Boaz, the symbolism of the garment and the wings of the Lord, Naomi's movement from emptiness toward fullness, and why Boaz shows that redemption comes through character, not just power.
The conversation also wrestles with the bigger gospel picture: if Ruth is a woman of noble character, what hope is there for those of us who know we are not good enough to deserve redemption? The answer points beyond Boaz to Jesus, the true Redeemer who welcomes outsiders and restores what is broken.
They close by talking about one of the hardest spiritual lessons in Ruth 3: sometimes faith means stepping out, and sometimes faith means waiting. It is a practical conversation about risk, wisdom, prayer, patience, and learning the difference between being passive and being patient.
Main Passage: Ruth 3:1-18
Series: The Follow Up - Ruth
Week: 3
Spring Lake Church - Bellevue
Sermon: Risk, Redemption, and Rest
Teacher: Jack Guerra
Passages: Ruth 3:1-18
In "Risk, Redemption, and Rest," Jack Guerra teaches from Ruth 3:1-18, highlighting a risky act of faith, the beauty of integrity, and the call to wait patiently on God. Through Ruth and Boaz, we see God's hand at work behind the scenes, bringing redemption in His perfect timing. Be encouraged to trust Him, even in the waiting. Join us as we continue discovering His faithfulness together.
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Spring Lake Church - Lawrence
Sermon: Risk, Redemption, and Rest
Teacher: Arlen Chastain
Passages: Ruth 3:1-18
In "Risk, Redemption, and Rest," Arlen Chastain teaches from Ruth 3:1-18, highlighting a risky act of faith, the beauty of integrity, and the call to wait patiently on God. Through Ruth and Boaz, we see God's hand at work behind the scenes, bringing redemption in His perfect timing. Be encouraged to trust Him, even in the waiting. Join us as we continue discovering His faithfulness together.
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Spring Lake Church - Downtown
Sermon: Risk, Redemption, and Rest
Teacher: Garet Meyer
Passages: Ruth 3:1-18
In "Risk, Redemption, and Rest," Garet Meyer teaches from Ruth 3:1-18, highlighting a risky act of faith, the beauty of integrity, and the call to wait patiently on God. Through Ruth and Boaz, we see God's hand at work behind the scenes, bringing redemption in His perfect timing. Be encouraged to trust Him, even in the waiting. Join us as we continue discovering His faithfulness together.
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In Week 2 of The Follow Up's Ruth series, Jack Guerra sits down with Adam Jackson and Arlen Chastain to talk through Ruth 2 and the first signs of hope after the loss and grief of chapter 1.
Together they discuss Ruth's step of faith into the field, Boaz's kindness and generosity, Naomi's awakening hope, and the unseen providence of God working through ordinary obedience. They also reflect on Boaz as a kinsman-redeemer and how his protection and provision point us toward the redeeming work of Jesus.
This episode is a reminder that God often provides one step at a time, and that even when the path is dark, he is still active, kind, and faithful.
Main Passage: Ruth 2
Series: The Follow Up - Ruth
Week: 2
Sermon: A Walk in the Dark
Teacher: Jack Guerra
Passages: Ruth 2:1-23
In “A Walk in the Dark,” Jack Guerra teaches from Ruth 2:1-23, showing how God works through ordinary steps of faith, kindness, and integrity. As Ruth steps into the unknown, we see God’s unseen hand of providence guiding her story. Be encouraged to trust Him even when the path isn’t clear. Join us as we continue discovering His faithfulness together.
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Spring Lake Church – Lawrence
Sermon: A Walk in the Dark
Teacher: Adam Jackson
Passages: Ruth 2:1-23
In “A Walk in the Dark,” Adam Jackson teaches from Ruth 2:1-23, showing how God works through ordinary steps of faith, kindness, and integrity. As Ruth steps into the unknown, we see God’s unseen hand of providence guiding her story. Be encouraged to trust Him even when the path isn’t clear. Join us as we continue discovering His faithfulness together.
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Spring Lake Church – Downtown
Sermon: A Walk in the Dark
Teacher: Arlen Chastain
Passages: Ruth 2:1-23
In “A Walk in the Dark,” Arlen Chastain teaches from Ruth 2:1-23, showing how God works through ordinary steps of faith, kindness, and integrity. As Ruth steps into the unknown, we see God’s unseen hand of providence guiding her story. Be encouraged to trust Him even when the path isn’t clear. Join us as we continue discovering His faithfulness together.
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In this week's episode of The Follow Up, Bill Van Kirk sits down with Ryan Groshek and Jack Guerra to unpack Ruth 1 and the launch of a brand new series. Together they explore Naomi's grief, Ruth's covenant loyalty, and the quiet hints that God is still at work even when life feels bitter and unresolved.
The conversation covers Naomi's view of God's sovereignty, Ruth's remarkable faithfulness, the meaning of hesed, and why the beginning of the barley harvest matters so much in the story. It's an honest and hopeful discussion for anyone walking through loss, disappointment, or a season of starting over.
Main Passage: Ruth 1
Series: The Follow Up - Ruth
Week: 1
Spring Lake Church – Lawrence
Sermon: Introductions Are in Order
Teacher: Jack Guerra
Passages: Ruth 1:1-22
In “Introductions Are in Order,” Jack Guerra walks through Ruth 1:1–22, introducing Naomi and Ruth’s story of loss, loyalty, and hope. Even when life feels bitter, starting over doesn’t mean the story is over, and God’s faithfulness is still at work. Be encouraged to look for His presence even in hard seasons as we begin this journey through Ruth together. Join us as we discover hope in God’s unfolding story.
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Spring Lake Church – Bellevue
Sermon: Introductions Are in Order
Teacher: Ryan Groshek
Passages: Ruth 1:1-22
In “Introductions Are in Order,” Ryan Groshek walks through Ruth 1:1–22, introducing Naomi and Ruth’s story of loss, loyalty, and hope. Even when life feels bitter, starting over doesn’t mean the story is over, and God’s faithfulness is still at work. Be encouraged to look for His presence even in hard seasons as we begin this journey through Ruth together. Join us as we discover hope in God’s unfolding story.
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Spring Lake Church – Downtown
Sermon: Introductions Are in Order
Teacher: Bill Van Kirk
Passages: Ruth 1:1-22
In “Introductions Are in Order,” Bill Van Kirk walks through Ruth 1:1–22, introducing Naomi and Ruth’s story of loss, loyalty, and hope. Even when life feels bitter, starting over doesn’t mean the story is over, and God’s faithfulness is still at work. Be encouraged to look for His presence even in hard seasons as we begin this journey through Ruth together. Join us as we discover hope in God’s unfolding story.
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In Week 29 of The Follow Up, Bill Van Kirk sits down with Adam Jackson and Arlen Chastain to wrap up the Gospel of John and reflect on the final verses of the book. Together they talk about the central theme of belief, the theological depth of John, the grace Jesus shows to broken people, and how the Gospel keeps revealing Jesus as the Messiah, the Son of God, and the only source of life.
It’s a thoughtful conversation about what it really means to believe, why abiding in Christ matters, and how John’s Gospel moves us from mere agreement with facts into real trust and surrender.
Main Passage: John 20:30-31; John 21:24-25
Series: The Follow Up – Gospel of John
Week: 29
Spring Lake Church – Lawrence
Sermon: Where John Leads: A Recap of the Study of John
Teacher: Arlen Chastain
Passages: John 20:30-31, John 21:24-25
In “Where John Leads: A Recap of the Study of John,” Pastor Arlen Chastain reflects on John 21:24–25 and John 20:30–31, reminding us that John’s Gospel leads us to believe in Jesus as Savior, grow in relationship with Him, and help others find life in His name. Be encouraged to grow in what you know and grow from what you know as you follow Jesus. Join us as we continue discovering life in Him together.
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Spring Lake Church - DowntownSermon: Where John Leads: A Recap of the Study of JohnTeacher: Jack GuerraPassages: John 20:30-31, John 21:24-25In “Where John Leads: A Recap of the Study of John,” Pastor Jack Guerra reflects on John 21:24–25 and John 20:30–31, reminding us that John’s Gospel leads us to believe in Jesus as Savior, grow in relationship with Him, and help others find life in His name. Be encouraged to grow in what you know and grow from what you know as you follow Jesus. Join us as we continue discovering life in Him together.springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer
Spring Lake Church - BellevueSermon: Where John Leads: A Recap of the Study of JohnTeacher: Adam JacksonPassages: John 20:30-31, John 21:24-25In “Where John Leads: A Recap of the Study of John,” Pastor Adam Jackson reflects on John 21:24–25 and John 20:30–31, reminding us that John’s Gospel leads us to believe in Jesus as Savior, grow in relationship with Him, and help others find life in His name. Be encouraged to grow in what you know and grow from what you know as you follow Jesus. Join us as we continue discovering life in Him together.springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer
In Week 28 of The Follow Up, Bill Van Kirk, Jack Guerra, and Jeff Pittman unpack John 21 and the restoration of Peter. They talk about the charcoal fire, why Jesus takes Peter through a process instead of just saying “we’re good,” the difference between forgiveness and restoration, and how comparison can quietly pull us off the path God has for us. It’s a practical, grace-filled conversation about hearing Jesus in dark seasons and following Him faithfully.
Spring Lake Church – Bellevue
Sermon: The Final Words
Teacher: Jack Guerra
Passages: John 21:1-23
Spring Lake Church Bellevue Campus | “The Final Words” with Pastor Jack Guerra explores John 21:1-23. Jesus calls us to listen for His voice in dark times, receive His forgiveness and restoration, and follow Him without comparing our journey to others. This message reminds us that true obedience is lived out through faithful action. We’re glad you’re here—come grow with us.
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Spring Lake Church – Downtown
Sermon: The Final Words
Teacher: Jeff Pittman
Passages: John 21:1-23
Spring Lake Church Downtown Campus | “The Final Words” with Pastor Jeff Pittman explores John 21:1-23. Jesus calls us to listen for His voice in dark times, receive His forgiveness and restoration, and follow Him without comparing our journey to others. This message reminds us that true obedience is lived out through faithful action. We’re glad you’re here—come grow with us.
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Spring Lake Church – Lawrence
Sermon: The Final Words
Teacher: Bill Van Kirk
Passages: John 21:1-23
Spring Lake Church Lawrence Campus | “The Final Words” with Pastor Bill Van Kirk explores John 21:1-23. Jesus calls us to listen for His voice in dark times, receive His forgiveness and restoration, and follow Him without comparing our journey to others. This message reminds us that true obedience is lived out through faithful action. We’re glad you’re here—come grow with us.
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Spring Lake Church – Downtown
Sermon: The Difference the Empty Tomb Makes
Teacher: Bill Van Kirk
Passages: John 20:1-31
Easter at Spring Lake Church | "The Difference the Empty Tomb Makes" with Pastor Bill Van Kirk explores John 20:1-31. Because Jesus is risen, grief turns to joy, fear turns to peace, and doubt turns to confidence. This message highlights the life-changing hope found in the resurrection and the peace Christ gives His followers today.
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Spring Lake Church – Lawrence
Sermon: The Difference the Empty Tomb Makes
Teacher: Jack Guerra
Passages: John 20:1-31
Easter at Spring Lake Church | "The Difference the Empty Tomb Makes" with Pastor Jack Guerra explores John 20:1-31. Because Jesus is risen, grief turns to joy, fear turns to peace, and doubt turns to confidence. This message highlights the life-changing hope found in the resurrection and the peace Christ gives His followers today.
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Spring Lake Church – Bellevue
Sermon: The Difference the Empty Tomb Makes
Teacher: Adam Jackson
Passages: John 20:1-31
Easter at Spring Lake Church | "The Difference the Empty Tomb Makes" with Pastor Adam Jackson explores John 20:1-31. Because Jesus is risen, grief turns to joy, fear turns to peace, and doubt turns to confidence. This message highlights the life-changing hope found in the resurrection and the peace Christ gives His followers today.
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Bill sits down with Pastor Jack and Pastor Arlen to unpack John 18, the night of Jesus's arrest. All three pastors preached this passage over the weekend, and they bring different angles on what it means that Jesus was in complete control the whole time.
The conversation covers why we often frame the arrest wrong, the dramatic contrast between Jesus's courage and Peter's denial, and the beautiful detail of the charcoal fire that John uses to connect Peter's worst moment to his restoration in chapter 21. They also celebrate the Lawrence Campus hard launch and challenge listeners to be intentional as they walk through Holy Week.
Note: The Follow Up will not air next week. Staff are off for Easter Monday. We will be back the following week.
Main Passage: John 18:1-27
Series: The Follow Up - Gospel of John
Week: 26
Spring Lake Church – Bellevue
Sermon: The Courageous Christ
Teacher: Bill Van Kirk
Passages: John 18:1-27
“The Courageous Christ” with Pastor Bill Van Kirk explores John 18:1-27. In the face of betrayal and arrest, Jesus shows courage as Lord who freely gives Himself, Savior who faithfully speaks the truth, and patient Redeemer when others fail. This message points us to Christ’s strength, faithfulness, and grace even in suffering. We’re glad you’re here—come grow with us.
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Spring Lake Church – Downtown
Sermon: The Courageous Christ
Teacher: Jack Guerra
Passages: John 18:1-27
“The Courageous Christ” with Pastor Jack Guerra explores John 18:1-27. In the face of betrayal and arrest, Jesus shows courage as Lord who freely gives Himself, Savior who faithfully speaks the truth, and patient Redeemer when others fail. This message points us to Christ’s strength, faithfulness, and grace even in suffering. We’re glad you’re here—come grow with us.
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Jack sits down with Jeff Pittman and Jeff Lederer to unpack John 17 — Jesus' Priestly Prayer. This isn't a lesson on how to pray. It's a rare look into Jesus' intimate conversation with the Father as he faces the cross.
The conversation covers three powerful themes: Jesus praying for his glory to be fully revealed, the church being kept and protected as it goes out into the world (not hiding in a bubble), and the beautiful call to unity — not uniformity — modeled on the Trinity itself. Jeff Pittman makes a compelling case that sharing your faith actually strengthens it, and Jack reflects on twelve years of watching that mission bear fruit at Spring Lake.
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Main Passage: John 17
Series: The Follow Up – Gospel of John
Week: 25
Spring Lake Church – Downtown
Sermon: Jesus Prays
Teacher: Jeff Lederer
Passages: John 17
In this week's sermon, Pastor Jeff Lederer explores John 17. Jesus prays to be glorified, for His disciples to be protected and sanctified, and for all believers to live in unity. This message reminds us of Christ's heart for His people and the deep love that unites His Church. We're glad you're here—come grow with us.
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Spring Lake Church – Bellevue
Sermon: Jesus Prays
Teacher: Jeff Pittman
Passages: John 17
In this week's sermon, Pastor Jeff Pittman explores John 17. Jesus prays to be glorified, for His disciples to be protected and sanctified, and for all believers to live in unity. This message reminds us of Christ's heart for His people and the deep love that unites His Church. We're glad you're here—come grow with us.
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Bill, Adam Jackson, and Arlen Chastain go deeper on "When the Going Gets Tough" from John 15:26–16:33. Recorded during Winter Storm Elsa with everyone snowed in, this Blizzard Edition covers the role of the Holy Spirit as our Advocate, the difference between experience-driven faith and Spirit-led faith, and why the grief Jesus warned about isn't the end of the story.
The guys get personal about loss, hope, and what it means to have the Spirit of God alive in you — even when life feels like a blizzard.
📖 John 15:26–16:33 | That You May Believe – Gospel of John | Week 24
Spring Lake Church – Bellevue
Sermon: When the Going Gets Tough
Teacher: Adam Jackson
Passages: John 15:26-16:33
In “When the Going Gets Tough,” Pastor Adam Jackson teaches from John 15:26-16:33. Jesus prepares His followers for difficult times, reminding us that the Holy Spirit is with us and that we are deeply loved by God. Even in grief and hardship, Christ promises peace and an unshakable joy that no one can take away. We’re glad you’re here.
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Bill sits down with Pastor Jack and Pastor Garet to unpack John 15 — the vine and the branches. The conversation starts with a fun look at their opening sermon illustrations (Jack grabbed a stick from the woods, Garet brought baby possums named Crash and Eddie), then gets into what it really means to stay connected to Jesus.
They explore the Holy Spirit as the "sap" of the vine, why Jesus calling himself the "true vine" is a direct response to Israel's failure in the Old Testament, and how to think about seasons of pruning. Bill shares his apple tree story, Jack talks about his grapevine, and all three get honest about what it looks like to love people we disagree with in a culture addicted to outrage.
Main Passage: John 15
Series: The Follow Up – Gospel of John
Week: 23
Spring Lake Church – Bellevue
Sermon: Stay Connected
Teacher: Jack Guerra
Passages: John 15:1-25
Spring Lake Church Bellevue Campus shares “Stay Connected” with Pastor Jack Guerra from John 15:1-25. Jesus calls us to remain in Him as our true source, remembering that apart from Him we can do nothing. As we stay connected, love is expected, and fruit is produced—even in the face of rejection. Be encouraged to abide in Christ and reflect His love. We’re glad you’re here.
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Spring Lake Church – Downtown
Sermon: Stay Connected
Teacher: Garet Meyer
Passages: John 15:1-25
Spring Lake Church Downtown Campus shares “Stay Connected” with Pastor Garet Meyer from John 15:1-25. Jesus calls us to remain in Him as our true source, remembering that apart from Him we can do nothing. As we stay connected, love is expected, and fruit is produced—even in the face of rejection. Be encouraged to abide in Christ and reflect His love. We’re glad you’re here.
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Bill sits down with Pastor Jeff Lederer and Pastor Adam Jackson to go deeper into John 14:15-31 — the same passage they each preached on Sunday, but from two very different angles.
Jeff opens by explaining why he built his sermon around Martin Luther — a man who nearly destroyed himself trying to earn God's love — and unpacks why the order matters: love doesn't come from obedience, obedience comes from love. Adam came at it through the Five Love Languages, making the case that sometimes we have to lead our hearts rather than follow them, and that choosing obedience when every impulse pulls the other direction isn't legalism — it's surrender.
Together they explore the Holy Spirit's shift from Old Testament to New (he's not leaving the building), the C.S. Lewis image of Jesus as a renovating homeowner, and what it looks like to actually let him into every room. Practical application at the end from both pastors: don't stay in the gap alone, and watch what's crowding Jesus out of your heart.
Main Passage: John 14:15-31
Series: The Follow Up – Gospel of John
Week: 22
Spring Lake Church – Bellevue
Sermon: The Beauty & Means of Obedience
Teacher: Jeff Lederer
Passages: John 14:15-31
This week's sermon, "The Beauty & Means of Obedience" with Pastor Jeff Lederer is from John 14:15-31. Jesus shows that obedience demonstrates our love, is empowered by the Holy Spirit, and is encouraged by His promised presence and return. Be reminded that we are not left as orphans but given His peace and power to follow Him. We're glad you're here—come grow with us.
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Spring Lake Church – Downtown
Sermon: The Beauty & Means of Obedience
Teacher: Adam Jackson
Passages: John 14:15-31
This week's sermon, "The Beauty & Means of Obedience" with Pastor Adam Jackson comes from John 14:15-31. Jesus shows that obedience demonstrates our love, is empowered by the Holy Spirit, and is encouraged by His promised presence and return. Be reminded that we are not left as orphans but given His peace and power to follow Him. We're glad you're here—come grow with us.
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Bill sits down with pastors Jack Guerra and Ryan Groshek to go deeper into John 14:1-14 — the passage Jack and Ryan both preached last weekend. "I am the way, the truth, and the life." "Do not let your hearts be troubled." "In my Father's house are many rooms." These are some of the most well-known lines in Scripture, and this conversation digs into what they actually mean.
The guys talk about why heaven isn't boring (hint: think renewed creation, not clouds and harps), what it means that Jesus is the exclusive way to God and not just a spiritual signpost, and why general belief in "God" misses the point Jesus was actually making. Jack also shares how grief drove him deep into studying heaven, and Ryan breaks down the concept of new creation in a way that'll change how you think about eternity.
They close with a conversation on prayer — what it means to ask in Jesus' name, and why answered prayers deserve real credit given to God.
Main Passage: John 14:1-14
Series: The Follow Up – Gospel of John
Week: 21
Spring Lake Church – Downtown
Sermon: Jesus, Our Hope
Teacher: Ryan Groshek
Passages: John 14:1-14
In this week’s sermon, Pastor Ryan Groshek explores John 14:1-14. This message calls us to trust Jesus for a better place, have courage and hope in the face of death, and rest in God’s love even in suffering.
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Spring Lake Church – Bellevue
Sermon: Jesus, Our Hope
Teacher: Jack Guerra
Passages: John 14:1-14
In this week's sermon, Pastor Jack Guerra explores John 14:1-14. This message calls us to trust Jesus for a better place, have courage and hope in the face of death, and rest in God's love even in suffering. Discover Jesus as Lord and giver of life who defeats death for all who believe. We're glad you're here and welcome you to grow with us.
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Pastor Jack sits down with Bill Van Kirk and Adam Jackson to dig into John 13 — where Jesus, the Creator of the universe, picks up a towel and washes His disciples' feet.
The guys unpack the power of that little word "so" in verse 3-4, the haunting moment when Judas walks out into the night, and what it means for us to let Jesus keep washing the grime of daily life off our feet. Plus practical ways to serve in every season — even when you're holding twins in both arms.
Main Passage: John 13
Series: The Follow Up – Gospel of John
Week: 19
Spring Lake Church – Downtown
Sermon: Be Like JesusTeacher: Bill Van Kirk
Passages: John 13
This week's sermon highlights Jesus washing His disciples' feet as the ultimate picture of humble, sacrificial love. Jesus served others and calls His followers to do the same. Those cleansed by Jesus are called to serve, love, and live on mission like Him. True discipleship is shown through love for others, trusting Jesus even in weakness, and following Him with the promise of being with Him forever.
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Spring Lake Church – Bellevue
Sermon: Be Like Jesus
Teacher: Adam Jackson
Passages: John 13
This week's sermon highlights Jesus washing His disciples’ feet as the ultimate picture of humble, sacrificial love. Jesus served others and calls His followers to do the same. Those cleansed by Jesus are called to serve, love, and live on mission like Him. True discipleship is shown through love for others, trusting Jesus even in weakness, and following Him with the promise of being with Him forever.
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They were so close — and yet so far. The crowd had the scriptures, the prophecies, and a King standing right in front of them. But they wanted Him for all the wrong reasons.
In this week's episode of The Follow Up, Bill sits down with Jack and Garet to dig deeper into John 12:12–36 and the triumphal entry — commonly known as Palm Sunday. The crowd lines the road, waving palm branches and crying "Hosanna," but their hope is fixed on a political deliverer, not a suffering servant. This conversation unpacks why the desperation of that moment is both heartbreaking and deeply relevant to how we relate to Jesus today.
The discussion explores why Jesus rode in on a donkey instead of a war horse, what the upside-down kingdom actually looks like, and why the way up in God's economy is always down. Jack shares a powerful image of the inverted pyramid — the one with the broadest shoulders holding everything up — and the team wrestles with how easy it is to reshape Jesus into who we want Him to be rather than who Scripture reveals Him to be.
The conversation also turns personal. Garet shares how God led him to Green Bay in ways he could only see in hindsight, and Jack reflects on years of ministry preparation that seemed wasted until the exact moment God needed them. Both stories echo the disciples' experience in verse 16 — they didn't understand until they looked back.
The episode closes with a sobering but hopeful reminder: life is short, and every day is both our greatest and possibly last opportunity to live for Christ. Jack shares stories of sudden loss and restoration, pointing us back to the urgency of walking in the light while we still can.
Main Passage: John 12:12–36
Series: The Follow Up – Gospel of John
Week: 18
Chapters
00:00 – Introduction and what hit the hardest
02:50 – The desperation of the crowd and misguided expectations
04:00 – Why Jesus came as a suffering servant, not a conquering king
05:40 – The donkey, the palm branches, and nationalistic hope
06:35 – The upside-down kingdom and the inverted pyramid
07:15 – Knowing the true Jesus vs. making Him our mascot
08:00 – The Ricky Bobby illustration and reshaping Jesus
10:00 – Revelation and the full picture of who Jesus is
11:30 – Growth means discomfort — loving enemies and laying down your life
13:00 – Hindsight faith — the disciples didn't understand until later
14:00 – Garet's story of God leading him to Green Bay
14:40 – Jack's story of multi-site research that paid off years later
15:50 – Staying anchored when the world feels like it's crumbling
17:15 – Covid, the return to church, and God's sovereignty
18:50 – Life is short — repentance and the urgency of today
20:05 – The Three Doors Down story and living ready
21:05 – Final encouragement and next steps
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Spring Lake Church – Downtown
Sermon: The Beginning of The End
Teacher: Garet Meyer
Passages: John 12:12-36
In John 12:12–36, Jesus is welcomed as King, yet many misunderstand who He truly is. Pastor Jack challenges us to know the real Jesus—not a version shaped by our expectations. Jesus reveals that true life comes through surrender and sacrifice, pointing to the cross as God’s rescue plan. This sermon calls us to walk in His light, respond in faith, and follow Him with wholehearted trust.
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Spring Lake Church – Bellevue
Sermon: The Beginning of The End
Teacher: Jack Guerra
Passages: John 12:12-36
In John 12:12–36, Jesus is welcomed as King, yet many misunderstand who He truly is. Pastor Jack challenges us to know the real Jesus—not a version shaped by our expectations. Jesus reveals that true life comes through surrender and sacrifice, pointing to the cross as God’s rescue plan. This sermon calls us to walk in His light, respond in faith, and follow Him with wholehearted trust.
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Spring Lake Church – Downtown
Sermon: The Plot to Kill Jesus
Teacher: Jack Guerra
Passages: John 11:45-12:11
In John 11–12, we see how the raising of Lazarus draws sharply divided responses to Jesus. While many believe, others harden their hearts, revealing that even undeniable miracles do not convince everyone. This sermon explores how the light of Christ always provokes a reaction from darkness, how God sovereignly uses even human bitterness to accomplish His redemptive purposes, and how true worship often looks extravagant to those who don’t understand the depth of what Jesus has done. As opposition intensifies, we are invited to examine our own response to Christ—resistance, indifference, or wholehearted worship.
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Spring Lake Church – Bellevue
Sermon: The Plot to Kill Jesus
Teacher: Arlen Chastain
Passages: John 11:45-12:11
In John 11–12, we see how the raising of Lazarus draws sharply divided responses to Jesus. While many believe, others harden their hearts, revealing that even undeniable miracles do not convince everyone. This sermon explores how the light of Christ always provokes a reaction from darkness, how God sovereignly uses even human bitterness to accomplish His redemptive purposes, and how true worship often looks extravagant to those who don’t understand the depth of what Jesus has done. As opposition intensifies, we are invited to examine our own response to Christ—resistance, indifference, or wholehearted worship.
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In this episode of The Follow Up, we take a deeper look at John 11:1–44 and Jesus’ declaration, “I am the resurrection and the life.”
Pastor Adam joins the conversation to explore the raising of Lazarus and what this miracle reveals about Jesus’ power over death, His compassion for those who grieve, and God’s greater purposes in seasons of waiting. We discuss why Jesus delayed, how Mary and Martha expressed faith in the middle of loss, and why Jesus wept even though resurrection was moments away.
This passage reminds us that death is an enemy, not a design feature, and that real hope is found in a Person, not just a promise. We also reflect on spiritual resurrection and the confidence we can have that no heart is beyond Jesus’ voice.
If you are wrestling with unanswered prayers, grief, or trusting God’s timing, this episode offers encouragement rooted in the truth of who Jesus is.
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Spring Lake Church – Bellevue
Sermon: The Resurrection and The Life
Teacher: Ryan Groshek
Passages: John 11:1-44
In John 11, we encounter Jesus not only as a miracle worker, but as the Lord over life and death. As Lazarus lies in the tomb, Jesus enters real grief, real doubt, and real loss—and declares, “I am the resurrection and the life.” This sermon reminds us that Jesus is present in our suffering, powerful over death, and faithful to give eternal life to all who believe. In the face of sorrow, we are invited to trust His love, believe His word, and live with courage and hope.
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Spring Lake Church – Downtown
Sermon: The Resurrection and The Life
Teacher: Adam Jackson
Passages: John 11:1-44
In John 11, we encounter Jesus not only as a miracle worker, but as the Lord over life and death. As Lazarus lies in the tomb, Jesus enters real grief, real doubt, and real loss—and declares, “I am the resurrection and the life.” This sermon reminds us that Jesus is present in our suffering, powerful over death, and faithful to give eternal life to all who believe. In the face of sorrow, we are invited to trust His love, believe His word, and live with courage and hope.
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In this episode of The Follow Up, the pastors dive deeper into John 10:22–42 and Jesus’ declaration as the Good Shepherd during the Feast of Dedication.
The discussion explores why Jesus’ words challenged expectations of a political Messiah and instead revealed a spiritual Shepherd who knows His sheep and holds them securely. You’ll hear thoughtful reflections on assurance of salvation, the difference between doubt and disbelief, and why following Jesus is rooted in what He has done, not what we maintain through effort.
The conversation also addresses difficult passages like Psalm 82, the danger of transactional faith, and practical ways believers can learn to recognize the Shepherd’s voice through Scripture, prayer, and community.
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Spring Lake Church – Bellevue
Sermon: The Great Shepherd and The True Sheep
Teacher: Jack Guerra
Passages: John 10:22-42
In John 10:22–42, Jesus explains that true sheep recognize His voice, trust His works, and rest in the assurance that they are held securely in the Father’s hand. This sermon calls us to examine whether we are seeking Jesus Himself or merely what He can provide—and to live with humble trust in the Shepherd who gives eternal life and will never let His sheep be taken from Him.
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Spring Lake Church – Downtown
Sermon: The Great Shepherd and The True Sheep
Teacher: Jeff Lederer
Passages: John 10:22-42
In John 10:22–42, Jesus explains that true sheep recognize His voice, trust His works, and rest in the assurance that they are held securely in the Father’s hand. This sermon calls us to examine whether we are seeking Jesus Himself or merely what He can provide—and to live with humble trust in the Shepherd who gives eternal life and will never let His sheep be taken from Him.
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In this episode of The Follow Up, the team reflects on John 10 and the powerful image of Jesus as the Good Shepherd. The conversation centers on how believers can learn to recognize His voice amid constant noise, why placing our hope in people will always disappoint, and what Jesus truly means when He promises abundant life.
Rather than comfort or possessions, abundant life is shown to be a fulfilled life grounded in relationship with Christ, protection within His care, and purpose shaped by His leadership. The discussion also highlights the role of spiritual community, mature believers, and the humility required to embrace our need for a Shepherd.
This episode offers practical encouragement for anyone who feels distracted, discouraged, or in need of realignment toward Jesus.
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Spring Lake Church – Bellevue
Sermon: The Good Shepherd
Teacher: Arlen Chastain
Passages: John 10:1-21
In John 10, Jesus reveals Himself as both the Gate and the Good Shepherd—the only way to true life and the one who lovingly lays down His life for the sheep. This sermon invites us to trust Christ alone for salvation, rest in His care, and learn to recognize His voice amid competing voices. True discipleship is marked by knowing, following, and remaining close to the Shepherd who leads us into abundant life.
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Spring Lake Church – Downtown
Sermon: The Good Shepherd
Teacher: Jack Guerra
Passages: John 10:1-21
In John 10, Jesus reveals Himself as both the Gate and the Good Shepherd—the only way to true life and the one who lovingly lays down His life for the sheep. This sermon invites us to trust Christ alone for salvation, rest in His care, and learn to recognize His voice amid competing voices. True discipleship is marked by knowing, following, and remaining close to the Shepherd who leads us into abundant life.
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In this episode of The Follow Up, we dive deeper into John chapter 9 and Week 14 of our Gospel of John series, Eyes to See. Jesus heals a man born blind, but the chapter exposes a deeper issue. Those who claim to see often miss what God is doing right in front of them.
We explore spiritual blindness, the relationship between suffering and faith, and how obedience can lead to clarity. The discussion highlights the growing faith of the healed man and the resistance of religious leaders who refuse to see Jesus for who he is.
This episode invites listeners to reflect on a simple but challenging question. Are we open to seeing the truth, even when it disrupts our assumptions?
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Spring Lake Church – Downtown
Sermon: Eyes to See
Teacher: Bill Van Kirk
Passages: John 9
In John 9, Jesus heals a man born blind, revealing both physical sight and deeper spiritual truth. As some reject what is plainly before them, others move from blindness to belief. This sermon calls us to examine our own hearts, recognize where spiritual blindness lingers, and respond to Jesus—the Light of the world—with faith, bold testimony, and worship.
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Spring Lake Church – Bellevue
Sermon: Eyes to See
Teacher: Adam Jackson
Passages: John 9
In John 9, Jesus heals a man born blind, revealing both physical sight and deeper spiritual truth. As some reject what is plainly before them, others move from blindness to belief. This sermon calls us to examine our own hearts, recognize where spiritual blindness lingers, and respond to Jesus—the Light of the world—with faith, bold testimony, and worship.
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Spring Lake Church – Bellevue & Downtown
Sermon: God Gave Us A Mission
Teacher: Jack Guerra
Passages: John 3:16-18, Matthew 20:18-20, Mark 16:15-16, Acts 1:8
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Spring Lake Church – Bellevue
Sermon: God Gave His Son
Teacher: Jack Guerra
Passages: John 3:16
For the Christmas Eve service at Spring Lake Church Bellevue, Pastor Jack Guerra centers our hearts on the simple yet world-changing truth of Christmas: God gave His Son. Rooted in John 3:16, the message reminds us that the incarnation flows from God’s deep love for the world. Out of that love, He gave His one and only Son—not as an abstract idea, but as a real gift for real people in real need. And in giving His Son, God also gives us a choice: to believe, to receive, and to step into the life He offers. Christmas proclaims that love has come near, and every heart is invited to respond.
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Spring Lake Church – Downtown
Sermon: God Gave His Son
Teacher: Bill Van Kirk
Passages: John 3:16
For the Christmas Eve service at Spring Lake Church Downtown, Pastor Bill Van Kirk centers our hearts on the simple yet world-changing truth of Christmas: God gave His Son. Rooted in John 3:16, the message reminds us that the incarnation flows from God’s deep love for the world. Out of that love, He gave His one and only Son—not as an abstract idea, but as a real gift for real people in real need. And in giving His Son, God also gives us a choice: to believe, to receive, and to step into the life He offers. Christmas proclaims that love has come near, and every heart is invited to respond.
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Spring Lake Church – Bellevue
Sermon: God Gave Us His Word
Teacher: Adam Jackson
Passages: Gen 2:8-9, Gen 15:1-6, 2 Sam 7:4-16, Heb 1:1-3
In “God Gave Us His Word,” Pastor Adam Jackson traces the faithfulness of God’s self-revelation from creation to Christ. God spoke His Word in the garden, gave His Word of promise to Abraham and David, and ultimately gave His Word made flesh in Jesus. From the beginning, God has revealed Himself so that we might know Him, trust Him, and believe. The Word who created all things became flesh for our salvation, inviting us to respond in faith and receive eternal life.
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Spring Lake Church – Downtown
Sermon: God Gave Us His Word
Teacher: Ryan Groshek
Passages: Gen 2:8-9, Gen 15:1-6, 2 Sam 7:4-16, Heb 1:1-3
In “God Gave Us His Word,” Pastor Ryan Groshek traces the faithfulness of God’s self-revelation from creation to Christ. God spoke His Word in the garden, gave His Word of promise to Abraham and David, and ultimately gave His Word made flesh in Jesus. From the beginning, God has revealed Himself so that we might know Him, trust Him, and believe. The Word who created all things became flesh for our salvation, inviting us to respond in faith and receive eternal life.
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Spring Lake Church – Bellevue
Sermon: God Gave Us Life
Teacher: Arlen Chastain
Passages: Genesis 2-3
In “God Gave Us Life,” Pastor Arlen Chastain teaches from Genesis 2–3, reminding us that God created humanity with purpose, relationship, and joy. In Eden, life was whole—but sin entered, paradise was lost, and brokenness followed. Yet even in judgment, God promised a Redeemer who would crush the serpent and restore what was lost. Scripture points us from creation to hope, and to the life only God can give.
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Spring Lake Church – Downtown
Sermon: God Gave Us Life
Teacher: Jeff Pittman
Passages: Genesis 2-3
In “God Gave Us Life,” Pastor Jeff Pittman teaches from Genesis 2–3, reminding us that God created humanity with purpose, relationship, and joy. In Eden, life was whole—but sin entered, paradise was lost, and brokenness followed. Yet even in judgment, God promised a Redeemer who would crush the serpent and restore what was lost. Scripture points us from creation to hope, and to the life only God can give.
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In this week’s episode of The Follow Up, we explore John 8:31–59, where Jesus reveals what true freedom really is. Even believers can live as though they’re still enslaved, and in this conversation we unpack why that happens, how to recognize the chains we often ignore, and what it looks like to pursue freedom in Christ with intention.
Pastors Jack, Jeff, and Bill discuss:
– The difference between independence and true freedom
– Why we’re often the last to see our own areas of bondage
– Idols that quietly control our hearts
– How Scripture and community work together to expose what enslaves us
– Jesus’ staggering claim: “Before Abraham was, I AM.”
– Practical steps to move toward spiritual freedom
If you’re stuck in one area of life and longing for change, this episode offers both clarity and hope.
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Spring Lake Church – Bellevue
Sermon: Freedom in the Father
Teacher: Jack Guerra
Passages: John 8:31-59
In “Freedom in the Father,” Pastor Jack Guerra teaches from John 8:31–59, where Jesus reveals that true discipleship means holding to His word—and that the truth sets us free. He confronts the crowd’s spiritual slavery, shows that real freedom changes how we live, and promises eternal life to those who obey Him. When Jesus declares “before Abraham was born, I am,” He makes clear that He is God Himself. Only the Son can set us free indeed.
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Spring Lake Church – Downtown
Sermon: Freedom in the Father
Teacher: Jeff Lederer
Passages: John 8:31-59
In “Freedom in the Father,” Pastor Jeff Lederer teaches from John 8:31–59, showing that true freedom comes only through Christ. Jesus exposes the slavery of sin, confronts false spiritual confidence, and reveals Himself as the great “I AM.” Real freedom changes our actions, our words, and our worship, leading us to eternal life in Him. We’re invited to recognize our chains, trust Christ, and walk in His truth together.
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In this week’s Follow Up episode, Pastors Jack and Arlen dive deeper into John 8 — one of the most theologically dense and debated chapters in the New Testament. They discuss why Jesus says He is “the light of the world,” what it means that He uses the divine name “I AM,” and how to think about faith when people ask for more “proof.”
They also address the famous passage of the woman caught in adultery — why it appears in some Bibles and not others — and why textual transparency actually strengthens rather than weakens our confidence in Scripture.
Other themes include:
• How assumptions distort our view of Jesus
• Why every worldview relies on faith
• How logic and experience work together
• The tension of truth and grace
• Why Jesus’ clarity is actually compassion
This episode offers a grounded, pastoral, and thoughtful exploration of what Jesus claimed about Himself — and what that means for us today.
Spring Lake Church – Bellevue
Sermon: What More Do You Need?
Teacher: Arlen Chastain
Passages: John 8:12-30
In “What More Do You Need?” Pastor Arlen Chastain walks through John 8:12–30, where Jesus declares Himself the light of the world and the One sent by the Father. Though the Pharisees demand more proof, Jesus reveals that His words, His works, and the Father’s own testimony confirm His identity. He warns that unbelief leads to dying in sin, but faith leads to life. The question remains for us today: What more do we need to believe?
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Spring Lake Church – Downtown
Sermon: What More Do You Need?
Teacher: Jack Guerra
Passages: John 8:12-30
In “What More Do You Need?” Pastor Jack Guerra walks through John 8:12–30, where Jesus declares Himself the light of the world and the One sent by the Father. Though the Pharisees demand more proof, Jesus reveals that His words, His works, and the Father’s own testimony confirm His identity. He warns that unbelief leads to dying in sin, but faith leads to life. The question remains for us today: What more do we need to believe?
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In this week’s episode of The Follow Up, Ryan fills in as host and is joined by Jack and new staff member Ben Milkie to explore John 7, a chapter full of tension, questions, and conflicting reactions to Jesus.
They unpack the three major scenes of division—among Jesus’ brothers, the crowds in Jerusalem, and the religious leaders—and show how each group responds differently to His identity. They also dive into the rich symbolism of the Festival of Shelters, the promise of living water, and the future outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
Ryan, Jack, and Ben reflect on how Jesus’ exclusive claims naturally create division, why His mercy remains constant, and how believers can navigate modern-day tensions with humility, gentleness, and truth—especially around holidays and family gatherings.
A thoughtful, encouraging conversation for anyone wanting to understand Scripture more deeply and follow Jesus faithfully in a divided world.
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Spring Lake Church – Bellevue
Sermon: Divine Division
Teacher: Jack Guerra
Passages: John 7:1-52
In “Divine Division,” Pastor Jack Guerra teaches from John 7, showing how Jesus’ identity created division in His family, among the crowds, and with the religious leaders. Some dismissed Him, some debated Him, and some believed—but no one ignored Him. Jesus offers living water to all who come, yet His truth still confronts and divides hearts today. The question remains: How will we respond to Him?
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Spring Lake Church – Downtown
Sermon: Divine Division
Teacher: Ben Milkie
Passages: John 6:25-71
In “Divine Division,” Ben Milkie teaches from John 7, showing how Jesus’ identity created division in His family, among the crowds, and with the religious leaders. Some dismissed Him, some debated Him, and some believed—but no one ignored Him. Jesus offers living water to all who come, yet His truth still confronts and divides hearts today. The question remains: How will we respond to Him?
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In this week’s episode of The Follow Up, Jack sits down with Adam and Bill to discuss one of the most challenging moments in Jesus’ ministry—His teaching in John 6 that caused many to walk away. Together they explore what Jesus meant, why He leaned into the difficulty rather than softening it, and how this passage exposes our motives and expectations.
Jack leads the conversation into themes of spiritual maturity, surrender, religious performance, and what it means to build your life on Christ alone. Whether you’re a longtime believer or someone wrestling with big questions, this episode offers clarity, perspective, and encouragement.
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Spring Lake Church – Downtown
Sermon: The Bread From Heaven
Teacher: Bill Van Kirk
Passages: John 6:25-71
In “The Bread From Heaven,” Pastor Bill Van Kirk teaches from John 6:25–71, where Jesus reveals Himself as the true bread that gives life to the world. Many sought Him for physical provision, but He calls us to believe in Him for eternal life. His words are Spirit and life—challenging, yet life-giving to all who receive them. Are we following the real Jesus or just our idea of Him?
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Spring Lake Church – Bellevue
Sermon: The Bread From Heaven
Teacher: Adam Jackson
Passages: John 6:25-71
In “The Bread From Heaven,” Pastor Adam Jackson teaches from John 6:25–71, where Jesus reveals Himself as the true bread that gives life to the world. Many sought Him for physical provision, but He calls us to believe in Him for eternal life. His words are Spirit and life—challenging, yet life-giving to all who receive them. Are we following the real Jesus or just our idea of Him?
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Pastors Bill, Arlen, and Jack reflect on John 6:1–24, where Jesus feeds the five thousand and walks on water.
They unpack what these miracles teach about trust, surrender, and the power of God to work through weakness. From the boy’s small lunch to the disciples’ fear in the storm, the story reminds us that Jesus meets us where faith runs out.
Key takeaways:
- Jesus asks questions to grow our faith, not test our logic.
- Sometimes the storm we’re in is the one we’ve created.
- Inviting Jesus into the boat changes everything.
- Obedience shortens the distance between fear and peace.
Spring Lake Church – Bellevue
Sermon: With or Without You
Teacher: Jack Guerra
Passages: John 6:1-24
In “With or Without You,” Pastor Jack Guerra walks through John 6:1–24, where Jesus feeds the five thousand and walks on water. These miracles reveal His power to provide and His presence in life’s storms. Jesus invites us to stop focusing on what we lack and to offer what we have, trusting Him to do more than we imagine. When we invite Him in, fear gives way to faith and fullness.
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Spring Lake Church – Downtown
Sermon: With or Without You
Teacher: Bill Van Kirk
Passages: John 6:1-24
In “With or Without You,” Pastor Bill Van Kirk walks through John 6:1–24, where Jesus feeds the five thousand and walks on water. These miracles reveal His power to provide and His presence in life’s storms. Jesus invites us to stop focusing on what we lack and to offer what we have, trusting Him to do more than we imagine. When we invite Him in, fear gives way to faith and fullness.
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In John chapter 5, Jesus makes one of His most astonishing claims — that God is His Father and that He shares in God’s divine authority. In this conversation, Pastor Bill Van Kirk hosts Pastors Jack Guerra and Garet Meyer for a rich discussion about how Jesus’ words would have been heard by His original audience, what “Son of Man” from Daniel 7 really means, and how the Trinity reveals both unity and distinction within God.
They also reflect on why the Nicene Creed — written over 1,600 years ago — remains a vital declaration of faith for the church today.
🎧 Highlights:
- Why “My Father” was a radical claim in Jesus’ time
- Understanding the Son of Man from Daniel 7
- How the Trinity works without contradiction
- What “begotten, not created” means
- Why creeds matter for modern believers
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Spring Lake Church – Downtown
Sermon: All Authority
Teacher: Garet Meyer
Passages: John 5:16-47
In “All Authority,” Pastor Garet Meyer teaches from John 5:16–47, where Jesus reveals His divine equality with the Father. He holds the power to give life, execute judgment, and call the dead to rise. Through John the Baptist, His works, and the Scriptures, all testimony points to His deity. Yet Jesus also exposes unbelief that keeps hearts from true life. He invites us to believe, honor, and follow Him fully.
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Spring Lake Church – Bellevue
Sermon: All Authority
Teacher: Jack Guerra
Passages: John 5:16-47
In “All Authority,” Pastor Jack Guerra teaches from John 5:16–47, where Jesus reveals His divine equality with the Father. He holds the power to give life, execute judgment, and call the dead to rise. Through John the Baptist, His works, and the Scriptures, all testimony points to His deity. Yet Jesus also exposes unbelief that keeps hearts from true life. He invites us to believe, honor, and follow Him fully.
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Pastors Bill, Ryan, and Garet recap Sunday’s message, going deeper into John chapters 4 and 5 to explore two of Jesus’ miracles—the healing of the ruler’s son and the paralytic at Bethesda. Discover the meaning behind these miraculous events and how faith and doubt are revealed in people’s responses.
We discuss:
- How Jesus heals by speaking, and the significance of word-based miracles
- The difference between trust and skepticism in the face of need
- What it means to have a genuine faith rooted in the gospel
- The hope of resurrection and how to hold to an eternal perspective
- Practical ways to pray for true transformation and find encouragement in Christ
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Spring Lake Church – Bellevue
Sermon: Words of Life
Teacher: Ryan Groshek
Passages: John 4:43 - 5:15
In “Words of Life,” Pastor Ryan Groshek shares from John 4:43–54 and 5:1–15, showing that Jesus’ words hold the power to heal, restore, and give life. A royal official’s son and a man who had suffered for decades both found hope when they trusted Jesus’ command. His word still speaks life into our brokenness today. Whatever you face, take Him at His word and believe.
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Spring Lake Church – Downtown
Sermon: Words of Life
Teacher: Bill Van Kirk
Passages: John 4:43 - 5:15
In “Words of Life,” Pastor Bill Van Kirk shares from John 4:43–54 and 5:1–15, showing that Jesus’ words hold the power to heal, restore, and give life. A royal official’s son and a man who had suffered for decades both found hope when they trusted Jesus’ command. His word still speaks life into our brokenness today. Whatever you face, take Him at His word and believe.
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In this episode of The Follow Up, Pastors Adam and Arlen join Bill to unpack Gospel of John chapter 4 — the encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well.
They explore the powerful cultural and historical context behind this moment, reveal how Jesus breaks barriers to meet us in our mess, and talk honestly about shame, grace, and what evangelism can look like in real life.
If you’ve ever felt like the outsider, this conversation will remind you that Jesus sees you, knows you, and still pursues you.
What You’ll Hear:
- Why this encounter was so radical in its cultural context
- The heart of Jesus toward outsiders and the broken
- How shame can become a platform for the gospel
- Why evangelism is simpler (and more powerful) than we make it
- How your story is enough to point people to Jesus
📖 Passage: John 4:1–42
✨ Key Quotes:
“Jesus comes to where we are, not where we pretend to be.”“You don’t need to have all the answers — you just need your story and Jesus’ name.”
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Spring Lake Church – Bellevue
Sermon: Living Water
Teacher: Adam Jackson
Passages: John 4:1-42
In “Living Water,” Pastor Adam Jackson teaches from John 4:1–42, where Jesus meets the Samaritan woman at the well. Through their conversation, Jesus shows that He comes to us where we are, exposes our deepest needs, and offers freedom from shame. He alone gives living water that satisfies the soul and calls us to share that hope with others. Come and see the Savior who brings true life.
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Spring Lake Church – Downtown
Sermon: Living Water
Teacher: Arlen Chastain
Passages: John 4:1-42
In “Living Water,” Pastor Arlen Chastain teaches from John 4:1–42, where Jesus meets the Samaritan woman at the well. Through their conversation, Jesus shows that He comes to us where we are, exposes our deepest needs, and offers freedom from shame. He alone gives living water that satisfies the soul and calls us to share that hope with others. Come and see the Savior who brings true life.
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This week on The Follow Up, Bill, Jeff, and Jack go deeper into The Gospel of John chapter 3—looking at Nicodemus, what it really means to be “born again,” and why John the Baptist’s words “He must increase, I must decrease” are still radically countercultural.
They explore the difference between rule-keeping and true transformation, talk through how faith grows over a lifetime, and share some behind-the-scenes insight into how pastors choose sermon illustrations that make Scripture stick.
🎧 Listen in for a thoughtful, honest, and practical conversation about faith, humility, and what it means to let Jesus take center stage in our lives.
Spring Lake Church – Downtown
Sermon: An Honest Conversation
Teacher: Jeff Pittman
Passages: John 3:1-21
In “An Honest Conversation,” Pastor Jeff Pittman unpacks John 3:1–21, where Jesus meets Nicodemus and reveals what it means to be born again. Their late-night talk moves from natural thinking to a deep spiritual truth—real life comes through faith in the Son of God. Jesus came not to condemn but to save, offering light and eternal life to all who believe. Our response to Him reveals what’s truly in our hearts.
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Spring Lake Church – Bellevue
Sermon: An Honest Conversation
Teacher: Jack Guerra
Passages: John 3:1-21
In “An Honest Conversation,” Pastor Jack Guerra unpacks John 3:1–21, where Jesus meets Nicodemus and reveals what it means to be born again. Their late-night talk moves from natural thinking to a deep spiritual truth—real life comes through faith in the Son of God. Jesus came not to condemn but to save, offering light and eternal life to all who believe. Our response to Him reveals what’s truly in our hearts.
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In this week’s episode of The Follow Up, Pastors Adam, Jeff, Bill, and Jack unpack the second half of John 2 — the powerful scene where Jesus clears the temple.
Why did Jesus flip tables and drive people out? What’s the difference between righteous anger and human anger? And how do we keep from putting barriers between people and God today?
The pastors dive into the historical context of temple commerce, the meaning of Jesus’ righteous response, and why He never entrusted Himself to the opinions of people. Along the way, they connect the story to our modern struggles with identity, trust, and keeping worship pure.
If you’ve ever wondered how to balance conviction with compassion, this conversation will challenge and encourage you.
Spring Lake Church – Bellevue
Sermon: Jesus Flips the Script
Teacher: Bill Van Kirk
Passages: John 2:13-25
In “Jesus Flips the Script,” Pastor Bill Van Kirk preaches from John 2:13–25, where Jesus clears the temple and reveals His authority. The temple was meant for worship, but Jesus shows that true access to God is found in Him, not in a place. Many were impressed by His signs, yet real faith means trusting Him fully. This passage challenges us to move beyond surface belief and follow Jesus with surrendered hearts.
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Spring Lake Church – Downtown
Sermon: Jesus Flips the Script
Teacher: Jack Guerra
Passages: John 2:13-25
In “Jesus Flips the Script,” Pastor Jack Guerra preaches from John 2:13–25, where Jesus clears the temple and reveals His authority. The temple was meant for worship, but Jesus shows that true access to God is found in Him, not in a place. Many were impressed by His signs, yet real faith means trusting Him fully. This passage challenges us to move beyond surface belief and follow Jesus with surrendered hearts.
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In this episode of The Follow Up, four pastors sit down together for a deeper conversation on John 2:1–12 — the wedding at Cana and Jesus’ first miracle. They explore the cultural setting of first-century Jewish weddings, the theological depth of Jesus turning water into wine, His surprising interaction with Mary, and what this miracle reveals about His identity and mission.
Key Topics Covered
- Cultural differences between ancient weddings and modern ones
- Why wine carried both practical and spiritual significance
- The symbolism of Jesus as the true Bridegroom
- Mary’s model of faith and obedience
- Jesus’ timing and the meaning of “My hour has not yet come”
- The disciples’ growing faith and the revelation of Jesus in John’s Gospel
- Practical takeaways: trust, surrender, and beholding Christ
Timestamps
00:00 – Welcome & introductions
00:37 – Jewish weddings explained
02:16 – Why Jesus’ first miracle matters
03:35 – The symbolism of wine
05:02 – Mary’s faith: “Do whatever He tells you”
07:19 – Why wine was central in Jewish culture
08:14 – “My hour has not yet come”
11:24 – Jesus redefining family & faith
13:22 – What John reveals about Jesus so far
19:19 – One-sentence takeaways
22:19 – Closing reflections
Spring Lake Church – Bellevue
Sermon: Water to Wine
Teacher: Jeff Lederer
Passages: John 2:1-12
In “Water to Wine,” Pastor Jeff Lederer teaches from John 2:1–12, where Jesus performs His first miracle at a wedding in Cana. More than turning water into wine, this sign reveals His glory, points to Him as the greater Bridegroom, and reminds us that God provides for His people. Miracles show how the Kingdom is breaking in and invites us to trust Jesus as the source of true life. Join us as we believe and follow Him with purpose.
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Spring Lake Church – Downtown
Sermon: Water to Wine
Teacher: Adam Jackson
Passages: John 2:1-12
In “Water to Wine,” Pastor Adam Jackson teaches from John 2:1–12, where Jesus performs His first miracle at a wedding in Cana. More than turning water into wine, this sign reveals His glory, points to Him as the greater Bridegroom, and reminds us that God provides for His people. Miracles show how the Kingdom is breaking in and invites us to trust Jesus as the source of true life. Join us as we believe and follow Him with purpose.
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Welcome back to The Follow-Up, where we recap each week’s sermon so you can grow deeper in your relationship with Jesus.
This week, Pastor Jack Guerra and Pastor Bill Van Kirk dive into John 1:19–51, exploring the rich meaning behind John the Baptist’s declaration, “Behold, the Lamb of God.”
They unpack how this title connects to the Old Testament sacrificial system, Passover, Abraham and Isaac, and ultimately Jesus as the Messiah who takes away the sin of the world. The conversation also highlights the disciples’ bold confessions, the invitation to “Come and See,” and how Scripture interprets Scripture.
Whether you’re just beginning to explore faith or have followed Jesus for years, this episode will deepen your understanding of who He is and what it means to believe.
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Spring Lake Church – Bellevue
Sermon: Three Questions We All Face About Jesus
Teacher: Jack Guerra
Passages: John 1:19-51
Pastor Jack Guerra walks through John 1:19–51, asking if our lives point others to Christ, if we truly see Him as the Lamb of God, and if we are willing to come and see for ourselves. John the Baptist’s testimony and the first disciples’ encounters reveal Jesus as God’s Chosen One, the Messiah. Each of us must respond to who He is. Come and see the One who changes everything.
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Spring Lake Church – Downtown
Sermon: Three Questions We All Face About Jesus
Teacher: Bill Van Kirk
Passages: John 1:19-51
Pastor Bill Van Kirk walks through John 1:19–51, asking if our lives point others to Christ, if we truly see Him as the Lamb of God, and if we are willing to come and see for ourselves. John the Baptist’s testimony and the first disciples’ encounters reveal Jesus as God’s Chosen One, the Messiah. Each of us must respond to who He is. Come and see the One who changes everything.
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In this episode of The Follow Up, Pastor Adam and Pastor Ryan kick off our new series in the Gospel of John: That You May Believe. We dig into John 1:1–18, unpacking the identity of Jesus as both fully God and fully man, the Word made flesh, and the light that shines in the darkness.
We talk about:
• Why John’s opening verses matter for our faith today
• The divinity and humanity of Jesus and why both are essential
• How Jesus reveals who God really is
• What it means that He is the light in the darkness, especially in heavy times
• How believers can respond with both truth and love
Whether you’re new to the Bible or have studied it for years, this conversation will help you see Jesus more clearly and grow deeper in your walk with Him.
📖 Scripture: John 1:1–18
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Spring Lake Church – Bellevue
Sermon: First Things First
Teacher: Adam Jackson
Passages: John 1:1-18
In “First Things First,” Pastor Adam Jackson explores John 1:1–18, showing us that Jesus is the eternal Word, God in the flesh, and the true light who brings life to all who believe. Full of grace and truth, He reveals God’s glory and offers us new life in His name. John reminds us that these words are written so we may believe that Jesus is the Messiah and live in Him. The question for us, are we putting Christ first in every part of life.
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Spring Lake Church – Downtown
Sermon: First Things First
Teacher: Ryan Groshek
Passages: John 1:1-18
In “First Things First,” Pastor Ryan Groshek explores John 1:1–18, showing us that Jesus is the eternal Word, God in the flesh, and the true light who brings life to all who believe. Full of grace and truth, He reveals God’s glory and offers us new life in His name. John reminds us that these words are written so we may believe that Jesus is the Messiah and live in Him. The question for us, are we putting Christ first in every part of life.
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Spring Lake Church – Bellevue and Downtown
Sermon: Road Maps
Teacher: Jack Guerra
Passages: John 2:11, John 11:1-4, John 14:6, etc...
In “Road Maps,” Pastor Jack Guerra looks at the miracles and “I Am” statements of Jesus in John, showing us how Christ reveals His power and identity. From turning water into wine to raising Lazarus, each sign points us to His Lordship. Jesus is the Bread of Life, the Good Shepherd, and the Way, Truth, and Life. As a church, we’re called to step in through serving, inviting, and praying. What is your part to play in this season?
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Spring Lake Church – Downtown
Sermon: Detour Ahead: Potholes
Teacher: Pastor Jack Guerra
Passages: Psalm 73
In “Potholes,” Pastor Jack Guerra teaches from Psalm 73, wrestling with the question: How is God good when the wicked seem to thrive? The psalmist finds clarity by entering God’s presence, gaining eternal perspective, and realizing God’s constant guidance. True peace comes when we trust God as our strength and refuge. Join us as we learn to see life through His lens.
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Spring Lake Church – Bellevue
Sermon: Road Trip of a Lifetime
Teacher: Mitch Eastman
Passages: Matt 7:13-14, Matt 19:13-26, Luke 12:48
In “Road Trip of a Lifetime,” we explore how small choices shape our habits, character, and destiny. Scripture reminds us of the narrow road that leads to life (Matthew 7:13–14), the call to childlike faith (Matthew 19:13–26), and our responsibility before God (Luke 12:48). Ecclesiastes shows us the limits of earthly gain and the joy of living in God’s purpose. Join us on the journey of faith.
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Spring Lake Church – Bellevue
Sermon: Detour Ahead: Potholes
Teacher: Pastor Jack Guerra
Passages: Psalm 73
In “Potholes,” Pastor Jack Guerra teaches from Psalm 73, wrestling with the question: How is God good when the wicked seem to thrive? The psalmist finds clarity by entering God’s presence, gaining eternal perspective, and realizing God’s constant guidance. True peace comes when we trust God as our strength and refuge. Join us as we learn to see life through His lens.
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Spring Lake Church – Downtown
Sermon: Road Trip of a Lifetime
Teacher: Mitch Eastman
Passages: Matt 7:13-14, Matt 19:13-26, Luke 12:48
In “Road Trip of a Lifetime,” we explore how small choices shape our habits, character, and destiny. Scripture reminds us of the narrow road that leads to life (Matthew 7:13–14), the call to childlike faith (Matthew 19:13–26), and our responsibility before God (Luke 12:48). Ecclesiastes shows us the limits of earthly gain and the joy of living in God’s purpose. Join us on the journey of faith.
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Spring Lake Church – Bellevue
Sermon: Detour Ahead: Maintenance Required
Teacher: Pastor Bill Van Kirk
Passages: 1 Timothy 4:7-10
In “Maintenance Required,” Pastor Bill Van Kirk teaches from 1 Timothy 4:7–10, reminding us to stay spiritually fit and focused. Just like physical training, godliness takes effort—keeping our minds sharp, our hearts aligned, and our eyes on eternity. Don’t drift; stay the course with hope in Christ.
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Spring Lake Church – Downtown
Sermon: Mile Markers
Teacher: Pastor Arlen Chastain
Passages: Titus 2:1-8
In “Mile Markers,” Pastor Arlen Chastain walks through Titus 2:1–8, highlighting the vital role of sound doctrine in shaping every generation. From older men and women to younger men and women, Paul gives practical guidance for godly living and discipleship. Each life stage has a purpose in the spiritual journey. Join us as we grow together in faith.
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Spring Lake Church – Bellevue
Sermon: Mile Markers
Teacher: Pastor Arlen Chastain
Passages: Titus 2:1-8
In “Mile Markers,” Pastor Arlen Chastain walks through Titus 2:1–8, highlighting the vital role of sound doctrine in shaping every generation. From older men and women to younger men and women, Paul gives practical guidance for godly living and discipleship. Each life stage has a purpose in the spiritual journey. Join us as we grow together in faith.
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Spring Lake Church – Downtown
Sermon: Detour Ahead: Maintenance Required
Teacher: Pastor Bill Van Kirk
Passages: 1 Timothy 4:7-10
In “Maintenance Required,” Pastor Bill Van Kirk teaches from 1 Timothy 4:7–10, reminding us to stay spiritually fit and focused. Just like physical training, godliness takes effort—keeping our minds sharp, our hearts aligned, and our eyes on eternity. Don’t drift; stay the course with hope in Christ.
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Spring Lake Church – Bellevue
Sermon: Delays, Deviations, and Dead Ends
Teacher: Pastor Garet Meyer
Passages: James 1:2-4
Pastor Garet Meyer shares from James 1:2–4, encouraging us to choose joy in suffering, endure through trials, and mature through perseverance. Life’s challenges are not detours but part of God’s refining work. Each difficulty is an opportunity to grow in faith and become more complete in Christ. You're not alone in the struggle—God is working in it.
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Spring Lake Church – Downtown
Sermon: Detour Ahead: Rest Stops
Teacher: Pastor Adam Jackson
Passages: Luke 5:15-16, Hebrews 11:38-40, Psalm 27:14
In his message “Rest Stops,” Pastor Adam Jackson explores how rest is modeled by God, and not a dead end but an opportunity for renewal. We're reminded that purposeful pauses strengthen our walk with Christ and rest is not retreat—it’s preparation. We invite you to reflect and be refreshed.
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Spring Lake Church – Downtown
Sermon: Delays, Deviations, and Dead Ends
Teacher: Pastor Garet Meyer
Passages: James 1:2-4
Pastor Garet Meyer shares from James 1:2–4, encouraging us to choose joy in suffering, endure through trials, and mature through perseverance. Life’s challenges are not detours but part of God’s refining work. Each difficulty is an opportunity to grow in faith and become more complete in Christ. You're not alone in the struggle—God is working in it.
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Spring Lake Church – Bellevue
Sermon: Detour Ahead: Rest Stops
Teacher: Pastor Adam Jackson
Passages: Various Passages
In his message “Rest Stops,” Pastor Adam Jackson explores how rest is modeled by God, and not a dead end but an opportunity for renewal. Through passages like Genesis 2:1-3, Isaiah 40, Luke 5, and Hebrews 11, we’re reminded that purposeful pauses strengthen our walk with Christ. Rest is not retreat—it’s preparation. We invite you to reflect and be refreshed.
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Spring Lake Church – Bellevue
Sermon: Detour Ahead: Rerouted by Christ
Teacher: Pastor Bill Van Kirk
Passages: Colossians 3:1-17
This week Pastor Bill Van Kirk shared “Detour Ahead: Rerouted by Christ” from Colossians 3. We’re not just forgiven—we’re reoriented. In Christ, we put off the old self and take on a new one, renewed in His image. We’re called to live with compassion, kindness, humility, patience, and love, doing all that we do in the name of Jesus.
We’re so glad you’re joining us on this journey of transformation in Christ.
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Spring Lake Church – Downtown
Sermon: Scenic Route
Teacher: Pastor Jack Guerra
Passages: Various Psalms
In “Scenic Route,” Pastor Jack Guerra explores how praise is expressed in many ways—from singing and shouting to lifting hands and kneeling. Each expression reflects our response to God’s greatness, love, and faithfulness. We’re called to praise Him for what He’s done, because He’s worthy, and in every season—whether we feel like it or not. Join us as we grow in wholehearted worship.
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Spring Lake Church – Downtown
Sermon: Detour Ahead: Rerouted by Christ
Teacher: Pastor Bill Van Kirk
Passages: Colossians 3:1-17
This week Pastor Bill Van Kirk shared “Detour Ahead: Rerouted by Christ” from Colossians 3. We’re not just forgiven—we’re reoriented. In Christ, we put off the old self and take on a new one, renewed in His image. We’re called to live with compassion, kindness, humility, patience, and love, doing all that we do in the name of Jesus.
We’re so glad you’re joining us on this journey of transformation in Christ.
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Spring Lake Church – Bellevue
Sermon: Scenic Route
Teacher: Pastor Jack Guerra
Passages: Various Psalms
In “Scenic Route,” Pastor Jack Guerra explores how praise is expressed in many ways—from singing and shouting to lifting hands and kneeling. Each expression reflects our response to God’s greatness, love, and faithfulness. We’re called to praise Him for what He’s done, because He’s worthy, and in every season—whether we feel like it or not. Join us as we grow in wholehearted worship.
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Spring Lake Church – Bellevue
Sermon: A Fork in the Road
Teacher: Pastor Ryan Groshek
Passages: Psalm 1:1–6, Matthew 7:13-14
This week at Spring Lake Church – Bellevue, Pastor Ryan Groshek shares “A Fork in the Road,” exploring Psalm 1 and Matthew 7. One path leads to life and blessing through loving God's Word: the other leads to destruction. Which road are you on? Join us as we walk the path of faith together.
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Spring Lake Church – Downtown
Sermon: Preparing for the Journey
Teacher: Pastor Jeff Lederer
Passages: 1 Kings 19
Pastor Jeff Lederer's message shows how God meets us in our weakness, silence, and struggle. Elijah’s journey reminds us to know where we are, wait on the Lord, care for our souls, and embrace God’s greater purposes. Even when we feel at the end of ourselves, God is present and faithful.
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Spring Lake Church – Downtown
Sermon: A Fork in the Road
Teacher: Pastor Ryan Groshek
Passages: Psalm 1:1–6, Matthew 7:14–15
This week at Spring Lake Church – Downtown, Pastor Ryan Groshek shared a message titled “A Fork in the Road,” exploring the two distinct paths described in Psalm 1. The way of the righteous is marked by delight in God's Word, steady growth, and lasting fruitfulness. In contrast, the way of the wicked is unstable and leads to destruction. Drawing from Matthew 7, we’re reminded that the narrow road to life is often overlooked but always worth pursuing. This message invites us to examine our path and choose the way that leads to God’s blessing.
We’re glad you’re joining us as we walk this journey of faith together.
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Spring Lake Church – Bellevue
Sermon: Preparing for the Journey
Teacher: Pastor Jeff Lederer
Passages: 1 Kings 19, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10
In this message, Pastor Jeff Lederer takes us through 1 Kings 19 and 2 Corinthians 12:7–10 to explore how God meets us in moments of exhaustion, weakness, and silence. We see Elijah, worn out and afraid, encounter God's care and direction in the wilderness, and Paul, grappling with a thorn in the flesh, finding strength through God’s sufficient grace. The journey of faith often begins when we come to the end of ourselves. Key themes include knowing where you are, waiting on the Lord, caring for your embodied soul, and embracing God’s greater purposes.
Wherever you are on your journey, may this message remind you that God is present and faithful, even in the quiet.
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Romans may be wrapped, but the gospel’s just getting started! Pastors Bill and Adam join Carrie to:
• honor the mentors who shaped their faith
• unpack Paul’s final warnings against division
• celebrate the entire sweep of Romans—and why everything points to God’s glory
• share a practical framework for reading the book on your own
• tease our NEW summer series “Summer Road Trip” and this fall’s journey through the Gospel of John
• swap favorite road-trip snacks in a fun lightning round
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Spring Lake Church - Bellevue Campus
Sermon: Don't Skip the Credits
Pastor: Adam Jackson
Bible Passage: Romans 16:1-27
In this final message from the book of Romans, Pastor Adam Jackson reminds us not to overlook the significance of Paul’s closing greetings. These verses reveal that the real church is made up of real people—ordinary men and women who lived with extraordinary faith, service, and commitment to the gospel. We’re also urged to stay alert for anything that threatens the unity of the church and to stand firm in obedience to Christ. The chapter ends with a powerful reminder that all glory belongs to God, who strengthens and establishes us through Jesus.
Thanks for joining us as we celebrate the faithfulness of God and His people.
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Spring Lake Church - Downtown
Sermon: Don't Skip the Credits
Pastor: Bill Van Kirk
Bible Passage: Romans 16:1-27
In this final message from the book of Romans, Pastor Bill Van Kirk reminds us not to overlook the significance of Paul’s closing greetings. These verses reveal that the real church is made up of real people—ordinary men and women who lived with extraordinary faith, service, and commitment to the gospel. We’re also urged to stay alert for anything that threatens the unity of the church and to stand firm in obedience to Christ. The chapter ends with a powerful reminder that all glory belongs to God, who strengthens and establishes us through Jesus.
Thanks for joining us as we celebrate the faithfulness of God and His people.
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Pastor Jack and Pastor Ryan join Carrie to discuss Romans 15, the heart of missions, and the church’s call to true inclusivity. What does Paul’s vision mean for us today? How does the gospel unite Jew and Gentile, every nation and background? Short stories, real life examples, and deep gospel truths.
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Spring Lake Church - Downtown Campus
Sermon: The Mission, Then and Now
Teacher: Pastor Jack Guerra
Bible Passages: Romans 15:7-33
In this message from Romans 15:7–33, Pastor Jack Guerra shares how God's mission to reach all people has been unfolding since the beginning. We see Christ’s acceptance of both Jews and Gentiles, Paul’s calling to proclaim the gospel where Christ was not yet known, and the ongoing work of the church to support one another in mission and prayer. From God's promises to the patriarchs to Paul’s journey toward Spain, Scripture reveals a global and generous vision for the Church. As we reflect on Paul’s passion and obedience, we’re reminded that this mission continues today—through us.
No matter where you are on your faith journey, you’re invited to step into God’s purpose with us.
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Spring Lake Church - Bellevue Campus
Sermon: The Mission, Then and Now
Teacher: Pastor Ryan Groshek
Bible Passages: Romans 15:7-33
In this message, Pastor Ryan Groshek walks us through Romans 15, exploring how God's mission has been unfolding since the beginning and how we are called to be part of it today. From Christ’s ministry to both Jews and Gentiles, to Paul’s passion for spreading the gospel where Christ was not yet known, we see a powerful reminder that God's mission is ongoing. The message highlights three key calls: to learn the mission, join the mission, and support the mission—both spiritually and practically.
No matter where you are on your faith journey, you’re invited to step into God’s purpose with us.
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Welcome to this week’s episode of The Follow-Up! We’re diving into Romans 14 and part of 15 with Pastors Jeff and Arlen as we explore what it means to live united in Christ—even in the midst of disagreements.
👥 In this episode:
-How do we decide what’s essential vs. debatable in our faith?
-What does unity look like when we interpret Scripture differently?
-How do we avoid being a stumbling block to others?
-Living in a way that builds up our neighbors—for their good and for the gospel.
-The importance of knowing, loving, and truly caring for those around us.
💬 Arlen shares a powerful quote that shapes how we handle conflict:
“If you’re wrong about the way you’re right—you’re wrong.”
Whether you’re navigating faith conversations in your home, church, or neighborhood, this episode offers practical wisdom rooted in Scripture.
📖 Key Scripture: Romans 14:1–15:2
🗣 Featured Guests: Pastor Jeff & Pastor Arlen
🎙 Host: Carrie Vajko
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Spring Lake Church - Bellevue
Sermon: United in Christ
Teacher: Pastor Jeff Pittman
Bible Passages: Romans 14:1–23, Romans 15:1–6
In this message, Pastor Jeff Pittman walks us through Romans 14 and the beginning of Romans 15, calling the church to live in unity despite differences in personal convictions. We are reminded that we belong to the Lord and are called to put others before ourselves, especially when our freedoms may cause someone else to stumble. The message emphasizes living like Jesus—choosing humility, pursuing peace, and building one another up in love. This sermon encourages us to reflect on how we treat one another in matters of faith and to honor Christ in both our actions and attitudes.
We're glad you're joining us today—may this message encourage you to live united in Christ.
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Spring Lake Church - Downtown
Sermon: United in Christ
Teacher: Pastor Arlen Chastain
Bible Passages: Romans 14:1–23, Romans 15:1–6
In this message, Pastor Arlen Chastain walks us through Romans 14 and the beginning of Romans 15, calling the church to live in unity despite differences in personal convictions. We are reminded that we belong to the Lord and are called to put others before ourselves, especially when our freedoms may cause someone else to stumble. The message emphasizes living like Jesus—choosing humility, pursuing peace, and building one another up in love. This sermon encourages us to reflect on how we treat one another in matters of faith and to honor Christ in both our actions and attitudes.
We're glad you're joining us today—may this message encourage you to live united in Christ.
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In this episode of The Follow-Up, Pastor Bill sits down with Pastor Adam and Pastor Jack to unpack the meaty truths of Romans 13. They tackle how transformation flows from God’s mercy, not our self-effort, why authentic love sometimes means hard conversations, and how we can shine Christ’s light in everyday moments — even tipping well at a restaurant!
You’ll hear practical stories, honest struggles, and actionable ways to live out your faith beyond Sunday. They also wrestle with how Christians should engage politics without losing sight of kingdom priorities.
🔥 Topics covered:
- The difference between doing for Jesus and being with Jesus
- How social media shapes (or misshapes) your spiritual life
- Navigating love vs. people-pleasing
- The tension between submission to government and allegiance to God
- Tangible ways to show up as Christ’s ambassador at home, work, and church
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Sermon: Out of the Mold
Teacher: Pastor Jack Guerra
This message explores what it means to live “out of the mold” in three key relationships:
In Relation to Government (Romans 13:1–7)
Submit to governing authorities, recognizing their role as God’s servants for justice and order.
In Relation to One Another (Romans 13:8–10)
Fulfill God’s law by loving your neighbor as yourself.
In Relation to Time (Romans 13:11–14)
Live with urgency, putting aside darkness and clothing yourself with Christ as you await His return.
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Sermon: Out of the Mold
Teacher: Pastor Adam Jackson
This message explores what it means to live “out of the mold” in three key relationships:
In Relation to Government (Romans 13:1–7)
Let everyone be subject to governing authorities, understanding that all authority is established by God
In Relation to One Another (Romans 13:8–10)
Fulfill the law through love — love your neighbor as yourself.
In Relation to Time (John 13:11–14)
As Jesus modeled servant-hearted love, we too are called to serve one another
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In this episode of The Follow Up, Pastors Jeff and Jeff take you deeper into Romans 12 and explore what it means to love sincerely, even when it’s misunderstood.
How do you set boundaries without abandoning grace?
How do you show mercy to someone who’s hurt you?
And what does real, Christ-centered love look like in the face of hostility?
We unpack the difference between cultural definitions of love and the sacrificial, transformative love modeled by Jesus. If you’ve ever struggled with forgiveness, accountability, or loving difficult people, this conversation offers practical tools and gospel-centered encouragement.
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Love in Action (Romans 12:9-21, 1 Samuel 24) | Pastor Jeff Lederer
In this episode, Pastor Jeff Lederer from Spring Lake Church Bellevue unpacks what it means to live out real love in action. Drawing from Romans 12, John 15, and 1 Samuel 24, you’ll discover how to reflect Jesus’ love, extend grace to others — even those who hurt you — and overcome evil with good.
Key takeaways:
• How sincere love shapes Christian living
• Why blessing those who oppose us matters
• Lessons from David’s mercy and Saul’s response
This message offers practical encouragement for anyone seeking to live with grace, humility, and the love of Christ in a broken world.
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Love in Action (Romans 12:9-21) | Pastor Jeff Pittman
In this episode, Pastor Jeff Pittman from Spring Lake Church explores what it means to put love into action. Drawing from Romans 12:9-21, you’ll hear how real, Christ-like love transforms our relationships — inside the church, with those who oppose us, and in the face of evil.
Key takeaways:
• How sincere love shapes Christian community
• Why love must extend beyond the church walls
• How to overcome evil by doing good and reflecting Jesus’ heart
Whether you’re struggling to love those around you or looking for encouragement in your faith walk, this message will inspire you to live out the love of Christ every day.
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This week on The Follow Up, Pastors Arlen and Jack sit down with Carrie to unpack Romans 12:1–8. Together they explore what it really means to offer ourselves as living sacrifices — no halfway commitment, no middle ground. From confronting cultural pressure to embracing humility and discovering spiritual gifts, this conversation is packed with practical insight for anyone wanting to grow in their walk with Jesus.
Spring Lake Church
May 18 – 20, 2025
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Spring Lake Church - Bellevue
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Sermon: From Me to We: Serving in the Body of Christ
Teacher: Arlen Chastain
Romans 12:1-8
Serving With Your Whole Life
Romans 12:1-2
Serving With Humility
Romans 12:3
Serving in Unity and Diversity
Romans 12:4-8
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Spring Lake Church
May 18 – 20, 2025
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Spring Lake Church - Downtown
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Sermon: From Me to We: Serving in the Body of Christ
Teacher: Jack Guerra
Romans 12:1-8
Serving With Your Whole Life
Romans 12:1-2
Serving With Humility
Romans 12:3
Serving in Unity and Diversity
Romans 12:4-8
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In this week’s episode of The Follow Up, we unpack Romans chapter 11 and explore how Paul’s message speaks into our own faith journey:
Personal Decision over Family Heritage
Salvation isn’t passed down through family lines—it requires each person to decide for themselves to follow Christ .
Sovereignty and Human Responsibility
We wrestle with how God’s sovereign plan and our choices fit together in the story of redemption.
The Faithful Remnant
Discover what Paul means by the “faithful remnant” and why it matters for the covenant community today
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In “One God, One Gospel, One People,” Pastor Ryan Groshek walks through Romans 11:1–36, showing how God’s unbreakable covenant with Israel opens the door for Gentiles to be grafted in by faith. He explores the preserved remnant, the enlarged family of believers, and the promise that “all Israel” will be saved. This Christ-centered teaching reminds us to stand in awe of God’s mercy and to share His kindness with others. Perfect for your commute or quiet time.
In Romans 11, Paul unveils the mystery of how God is saving both Jews and Gentiles by grace. In this message, Pastor Adam Jackson walks through how God preserves a faithful remnant, grafts Gentiles into His people, and ultimately unites all who believe in Christ.
A sermon full of hope and awe at God’s mercy and plan.
Scripture: Romans 11:1–36 | Speaker: Adam Jackson
Come discover the depth of God's wisdom and the beauty of His mercy.
Welcome back to The Follow Up, where we recap this week's sermon so you can grow deeper in your relationship with Jesus! This week, join Bill Van Kirk, Jack Guerra, and Carrie Vajko as we continue our study of Romans, diving further into chapter 9 and exploring the importance of our motivation for the good works we do, not for salvation, but from our salvation. We are not saved by works, but by faith in Christ Jesus.
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Spring Lake Church
May 4 – 6, 2025
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Spring Lake Church - Downtown
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Sermon: Reduced to Religion
Teacher: Bill Van Kirk
Wrong Belief
Romans 9:30-33
What then shall we say? That the Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, have obtained it, a righteousness that is by faith; but the people of Israel, who pursued the law as the way of righteousness, have not attained their goal. Why not? Because they pursued it not by faith but as if it were by works. They stumbled over the stumbling stone. As it is written: “See, I lay in Zion a stone that causes people to stumble and a rock that makes them fall, and the one who believes in him will never be put to shame.”
Romans 10:1-7
Brothers and sisters, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for the Israelites is that they may be saved. For I can testify about them that they are zealous for God, but their zeal is not based on knowledge. Since they did not know the righteousness of God and sought to establish their own, they did not submit to God’s righteousness. Christ is the culmination of the law so that there may be righteousness for everyone who believes. Moses writes this about the righteousness that is by the law: “The person who does these things will live by them.” But the righteousness that is by faith says: “Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into heaven?’ ” (that is, to bring Christ down) “or ‘Who will descend into the deep?’ ” (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead).
How to Believe
Romans 10:8-13
But what does it say? “The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart,” that is, the message concerning faith that we proclaim: If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. As Scripture says, “Anyone who believes in him will never be put to shame.” For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile—the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him, for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
Sharing Belief
Romans 10:14-21
How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” But not all the Israelites accepted the good news. For Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed our message?” Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ. But I ask: Did they not hear? Of course they did: “Their voice has gone out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world.” Again I ask: Did Israel not understand? First, Moses says, “I will make you envious by those who are not a nation; I will make you angry by a nation that has no understanding.” And Isaiah boldly says, “I was found by those who did not seek me; I revealed myself to those who did not ask for me.” But concerning Israel he says, “All day long I have held out my hands to a disobedient and obstinate people.”
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Spring Lake Church
May 4 – 6, 2025
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Spring Lake Church - Bellevue
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Sermon: Reduced to Religion
Teacher: Jack Guerra
Romans 9:30-33
Romans 10:1-21
Wrong Belief
Romans 9:30-32
How to Believe
Romans 10:9-10
Sharing Belief
Romans 10:14-16
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Welcome back to The Follow Up, where we recap this week's sermon so you can grow deeper in your relationship with Jesus! This week, join Adam Jackson, Jack Guerra, and Bill as we continue our study of Romans, diving into chapter 9 and scratching the surface of the complicated question of predestination and God's plan.
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Spring Lake Church
Apr 27 – 29, 2025
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Spring Lake Church - Downtown
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Sermon: God's Perfect Plan
Teacher: Jack Guerra
Romans 9:1-29
God's Word Doesn't Fail
Romans 9:6
It is not as though God’s word had failed. For not all who are descended from Israel are Israel.
God's Purposes Don't Fail
Romans 9:11
Yet, before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad—in order that God’s purpose in election might stand:
God's Glory Remains
Romans 9:23-24
What if he did this to make the riches of his glory known to the objects of his mercy, whom he prepared in advance for glory— even us, whom he also called, not only from the Jews but also from the Gentiles?
We Need to Leave Room for God to Be God
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Spring Lake Church
Apr 27th, 2025
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Spring Lake Church - Bellevue
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Sermon: God's Perfect Plan
Teacher: Adam Jackson
God's Word Doesn't Fail
Romans 9:1-8
God's Purposes Don't Fail
Romans 9:9-21
God's Glory Remains
Romans 9:22-29
Leave Room for God to Be God
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Spring Lake Church
Apr 20, 2025
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Spring Lake Church - Downtown
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Sermon: Romans Road
Teacher: Bill Van Kirk
The Bumpy Road - The Reality of Sin
Romans 3:23
for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,
Romans 6:23
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Road Repair - God’s Rescue Plan
Romans 6:23
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 5:8
But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Romans 10:9-13
If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. As Scripture says, “Anyone who believes in him will never be put to shame.” For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile—the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him, for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
The Road Ahead - Life on the New Path
Romans 5:1
Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
Romans 8:1-2
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.
Romans 8:38
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers,
The Road Ahead - Life on the New Path
Romans 5:1
Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
Romans 8:1-2
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.
Romans 8:38
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers,
Romans 10:9-13
If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. As Scripture says, “Anyone who believes in him will never be put to shame.” For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile—the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him, for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
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Spring Lake Church
Apr 20, 2025
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Spring Lake Church - Bellevue
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Sermon: Romans Road
Teacher: Jack Guerra
The Bumpy Road - The Reality of Sin
Romans 3:23
for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,
Romans 6:23
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Road Repair - God’s Rescue Plan
Romans 6:23
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 5:8
But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Romans 10:9-13
If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. As Scripture says, “Anyone who believes in him will never be put to shame.” For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile—the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him, for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
The Road Ahead - Life on the New Path
Romans 5:1
Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
Romans 8:1-2
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.
Romans 8:38
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers,
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Welcome back to The Follow Up, where we recap this week's sermon so you can grow deeper in your relationship with Jesus! This week, join Ryan Groshek, Jack Guerra, and Carrie Vajko as we continue our study of Romans, diving into chapter 8 verses 28 through 30 and discussing what it really means for God to work for the good of those who love Him.
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Spring Lake Church
Apr 13 – 15, 2025
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Spring Lake Church - Bellevue
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Sermon: Inseparable
Teacher: Ryan Groshek
Confidence in God's PLAN
Romans 8:28-30
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified.
Philippians 1:6
being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
Confidence in God's PLAN
Confidence in God's SON
Romans 8:31-34
What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies. Who then is the one who condemns? No one. Christ Jesus who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us.
“It is a consoling thought that Christ is praying for us, even when we are negligent in our prayer life; that He is presenting to the Father those spiritual needs which were not present to our minds and which we often neglect to include in our prayers; and that He prays for our protection against the dangers of which we are not even conscious, and against the enemies which threaten us, though we do not notice it.” - Louis Berkhof
Berkhof, L. Systematic Theology. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans publishing co., 1938.
Confidence in God's PLAN
Confidence in God's SON
Confidence in God's LOVE
Romans 8:35-39
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? As it is written: “For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.” No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
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Sermon: Inseparable
Teacher: Jack Guerra
Confidence in God's PLAN
Romans 8:28-30
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified.
Philippians 1:6
being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
Confidence in God's PLAN
Confidence in God's LOVE
Romans 8:31-34
What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies. Who then is the one who condemns? No one. Christ Jesus who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us.
“The judge of all has pronounced acquittal and justification; who can call his sentence in question? The prosecutor may not venture to appear but counsel for the defense is present and active: the Christ who died and rose again and is enthroned at God’s right hand , making prevalent intercession for his people. Nothing can come between them and his love- not all the trials and afflictions which they have experienced or may experience. In the spiritual conflict mighty forces, supernatural as well as natural, are arrayed against them, but through him they overcome them all and remain irrevocably encircled and empowered by his unchanging love. -FF Bruce
Confidence in God's PLAN
Confidence in God's LOVE
Confidence in God's SON
Romans 8:35-39
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? As it is written: “For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.” No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
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This week on The Follow Up, we explore the Uniqueness of Christian Suffering through Romans 8:21–28. Pastor Arlen shares insights from his first full sermon at Spring Lake Church, and together we reflect on the purpose of suffering, the longing of creation, and how biblical hope differs from wishful thinking.
We talk about:
- Why our present suffering is temporary compared to eternal glory
- What it means that creation itself longs for redemption
- How we find strength in the Holy Spirit during seasons of waiting
- Why Christian hope is not a wish, but a confident direction
Whether you’re in a tough season or seeking a deeper understanding of God's promises, this episode offers encouragement and truth grounded in Scripture.
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The Uniqueness of Christian Suffering
Spring Lake Church – Bellevue Campus
April 6–8, 2025
Teacher: Arlen Chastain
In this powerful message from Romans 8:18–28, Pastor Arlen Chastain explores the deep tension between present suffering and future glory. Suffering is universal—but Christian suffering is unique. Why? Because it is anchored in three unshakable truths:
- The Promise of Redemption Gives Hope
- The Presence of the Holy Spirit Gives Strength
- The Purpose of God Gives Confidence
Whether you're groaning under the weight of hardship or walking with someone who is, this sermon will remind you that God is at work in all things for the good of those who love Him.
📖 “I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.” – Romans 8:18
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The Uniqueness of Christian Suffering
Teacher: Adam Jackson
Spring Lake Church - Downtown | April 6–8, 2025
Passage: Romans 8:18–28
Suffering is something we all face. But for followers of Jesus, suffering is marked by something radically different—hope, strength, and confidence.
In this message, Pastor Adam Jackson unpacks Romans 8:18–28 and explores what makes Christian suffering unique:
- The Promise of Redemption Gives Hope
“Our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.” (Romans 8:18) - The Presence of the Holy Spirit Gives Strength
“The Spirit helps us in our weakness... the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God.”(Romans 8:26–27) - The Purpose of God Gives Confidence
“In all things God works for the good of those who love him...” (Romans 8:28)
Whether you’re in the midst of hardship or walking with someone who is, this message offers a powerful reminder of the hope we have in Christ and the sustaining presence of the Spirit.
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Sermon: Reaching for Christ
Teacher: Jack Guerra and Arlen Chastain
Proverbs 29:18
Where there is no vision, the people perish: But he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
Habakkuk 2:2-3
Then the Lord replied: “Write down the revelation and make it plain on tablets so that a herald may run with it. For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay.
Three year vision was designed to:
-Bless the surrounding community.
-Expand our footprint to love and reach more people in Northeast Wisconsin
-Create environments for kids, students, and families to flourish.
-Alleviate crowding in several of our ministries. Especially at our Bellevue campus.
Two Connected Projects
1A: Bellevue Campus Expansion
-Full sized gym
-Additional classrooms
1B: Launch Southwest Campus
-Build upon success of Downtown Campus
-Ideal service size
-More accessible to people in Southwest Brown County
2 Corinthians 9:6-8
Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.
John 4:35
Don’t you have a saying, ‘It’s still four months until harvest’? I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest.
Matthew 28:18-20
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
Matthew 5:14-16
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
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Spring Lake Church Weekend Services - Bellevue
Sermon: Rooted in Christ
Teacher: Bill Van Kirk and Adam Jackson
Ephesians 3:14-21
For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.
Loving God
Through meaningful worship and time spent in prayer.
Ephesians 3:17-19
so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.
Maturing in His Character
Throughstudying the Bible, serving others using our spiritual gifts, and building meaningful relationships that lead to mutual edification and accountability.
Ephesians 3:16
I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being,
Ephesians 3:19
and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.
Reaching the World
Through sharing the timeless message of Christ's love and forgiveness.
Ephesians 3:20-21
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.
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Spring Lake Church
Mar 23, 2025
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Spring Lake Church Weekend Services - Bellevue
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Sermon: Reaching for Christ
Teacher: Jack Guerra and Arlen Chastain
Proverbs 29:18
Where there is no vision, the people perish: But he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
Habakkuk 2:2-3
Then the Lord replied: “Write down the revelation and make it plain on tablets so that a herald may run with it. For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay.
Three year vision was designed to:
-Bless the surrounding community.
-Expand our footprint to love and reach more people in Northeast Wisconsin
-Create environments for kids, students, and families to flourish.
-Alleviate crowding in several of our ministries. Especially at our Bellevue campus.
Two Connected Projects
1A: Bellevue Campus Expansion
-Full sized gym
-Additional classrooms
1B: Launch Southwest Campus
-Build upon success of Downtown Campus
-Ideal service size
-More accessible to people in Southwest Brown County
2 Corinthians 9:6-8
Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.
John 4:35
Don’t you have a saying, ‘It’s still four months until harvest’? I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest.
Matthew 28:18-20
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
Matthew 5:14-16
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
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Spring Lake Church
Mar 23, 2025
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Spring Lake Church Weekend Services - Downtown
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Sermon: Rooted in Christ
Teacher: Bill Van Kirk and Adam Jackson
Ephesians 3:14-21
For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.
Loving God
Through meaningful worship and time spent in prayer.
Ephesians 3:17-19
so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.
Maturing in His Character
Through studying the Bible, serving others using our spiritual gifts, and building meaningful relationships that lead to mutual edification and accountability.
Ephesians 3:16
I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being,
Ephesians 3:19
and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.
Reaching the World
Through sharing the timeless message of Christ's love and forgiveness.
Ephesians 3:20-21
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.
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Spring Lake Church
Mar 16 – 18, 2025
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Spring Lake Church Weekend Services - Bellevue
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Sermon: How Does the Holy Spirit Rewrite Our Story
Teacher: Ryan Groshek
New Verdict
Romans 8:1-4
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death. For what the law was powerless to do because it was weakened by the flesh, God did by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh to be a sin offering. And so he condemned sin in the flesh, in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fully met in us, who do not live according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.
New Verdict
New Life
Romans 8:5-13
Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace. The mind governed by the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so. Those who are in the realm of the flesh cannot please God. You, however, are not in the realm of the flesh but are in the realm of the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, they do not belong to Christ. But if Christ is in you, then even though your body is subject to death because of sin, the Spirit gives life because of righteousness. And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you. Therefore, brothers and sisters, we have an obligation—but it is not to the flesh, to live according to it. For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live.
New Verdict
New Life
New Family
Romans 8:14-17
For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.” The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.
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Spring Lake Church
Mar 16 – 18, 2025
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Spring Lake Church Weekend Services - Downtown
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Sermon: How Does the Holy Spirit Rewrite Our Story?
Teacher: Pastor Bill Van Kirk
New Verdict
Romans 8:1-4
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death. For what the law was powerless to do because it was weakened by the flesh, God did by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh to be a sin offering. And so he condemned sin in the flesh, in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fully met in us, who do not live according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.
New Verdict
New Life
Romans 8:5-13
Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace. The mind governed by the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so. Those who are in the realm of the flesh cannot please God. You, however, are not in the realm of the flesh but are in the realm of the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, they do not belong to Christ. But if Christ is in you, then even though your body is subject to death because of sin, the Spirit gives life because of righteousness. And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you. Therefore, brothers and sisters, we have an obligation—but it is not to the flesh, to live according to it. For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live.
New Verdict
New Life
New Family
Romans 8:14-17
For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.” The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.
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Welcome back to The Follow Up, where we recap this week's sermon so you can grow deeper in your relationship with Jesus! This week, join Jeff Lederer, Adam Jackson and Carrie Vajko as we continue our study of Romans, diving into chapter 7 verses 1 through 25 and discussing the struggle with sin and the role of God's law as a mirror that reveals our imperfections and weaknesses.
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Pastor Adam Jackson continues in our latest sermon series, Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Week 10
Romans 7
The Problem is not the standard, it's us
The solution to the struggle is Jesus
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Pastor Jeff Lederer continues in our latest sermon series, Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Week 10
Romans 7
The Problem is not the standard, it's us
The solution to the struggle is Jesus
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Welcome back to The Follow Up, where we recap this week's sermon so you can grow deeper in your relationship with Jesus! This week, join Jack Guerra, Adam Jackson and Carrie Vajko as we continue our study of Romans, diving into chapter 6 verses 1 through 23 and exploring what true freedom from sin means. It's not about abusing God's grace and continuing to indulge in the vices of the world. It's about shedding the old self and accepting God's gift of redemption and salvation, true freedom from the chains of sin. Freedom is not continuing in sin and frequently repenting; it's not being held hostage by sin because God offers a better life in Him!
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Pastor Jack Guerra continue in our latest sermon series, Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Week 9
Romans 6:1-23
We have been set free from sin (Romans 6:1-14)
We have been set free to obey (Romans 6:15-23)
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Pastor Adam Jackson continue in our latest sermon series, Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Week 6
Romans 6:1-23
We have been set free from sin (Romans 6:1-14)
We have been set free to obey (Romans 6:15-23)
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Welcome to this week’s episode of The Follow Up from Spring Lake Church! Things are a bit different this time—it’s been a busy week, and our full pastor panel couldn’t come together for our usual Monday recording due to a conference near Madison. Instead, Carrie hosts and sits down with Pastor Bill, one of our three pastors who preached this week, to dive into Romans 5:12-21 and unpack the sermon’s key takeaways!
In this episode, they explore:
How Adam’s sin impacts all humanity (and why we play a part too)
How to live daily in the gift of righteousness
Why Christ’s obedience triumphs over Adam’s disobedience
What “where sin increased, grace abounded all the more” reveals about God’s grace
Does grace give us a pass to sin? (Not quite—hear why!)
With a packed schedule, Carrie and Pastor Bill keep the conversation going to help you reflect on Romans 5 in your own life. Join us next week for the full crew back in-studio!
👉 How does God’s grace resonate with you? Share in the comments!
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Pastor Bill Van Kirk continues in our latest sermon series, Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Week 8
Romans 5:12-21
The problem of sin through Adam (Romans 5:12-14)
The provision of Righteousness through Jesus (Romans 5:15-17)
The Power of Grace (Romans 5:18-21)
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Pastors Jack Guerra and Arlen Chastain continue in our latest sermon series, Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Week 8
Romans 5:12-21
The problem of sin through Adam (Romans 5:12-14)
The provision of Righteousness through Jesus (Romans 5:15-17)
The power of grace (Romans 5:18-21; Philippians 2:6-11)
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Episode Overview
In this episode of The Follow-Up, Jack Guerra, filling in for Carrie, dives into Romans 5:1-11 with Arlene and Adam. They discuss the powerful theological concepts of justification and reconciliation, breaking them down in a way that connects deeply to our everyday faith journey. The conversation also explores suffering and perseverance, offering biblical encouragement for those facing hardship.
Key Topics & Takeaways
🔹 Justification – Being Made Right with God
Justification is being declared right in God's eyes through Christ alone—not by our works, efforts, or good intentions.
"Just as if I'd never sinned" – a simple yet profound way to understand justification.
We don’t earn our righteousness; it is attributed to us through Jesus’ perfect life and sacrifice.
🔹 Reconciliation – Restored Relationship with God
Reconciliation means removing hostility and being in harmony with God.
Even when we were enemies of God, He pursued reconciliation with us through Christ.
Many people resist reconciliation, choosing to stay angry at God, often using past hurts as an excuse.
🔹 Dealing with Suffering
Suffering leads to perseverance, which builds character, and ultimately produces hope.
Personal testimonies from the hosts illustrate how God works even in pain and hardship.
Suffering is never wasted—God uses it to shape us and deepen our faith.
🔹 Our Hope is Through Jesus
The hosts emphasize the Greek meaning of "through"—everything in salvation, righteousness, and hope comes through Jesus, not our own efforts.
No matter what you've done, there is grace and hope available through Christ.
We don’t work for salvation; we live from it.
Quotes to Remember
💬 “All of Jesus's accomplishments and accolades are now attributed to your record.” – Arlene
💬 “Through Jesus. Period. Stop trying to add to it.” – Jack
💬 “No matter what you’ve done, there is grace and hope for you right where you are.” – Adam
Action Steps & Encouragement
✅ Reflect on Romans 5:1-11 – What does justification and reconciliation mean for you personally?
✅ Ask yourself: Am I trying to earn God’s love, or am I resting in what Christ has already done?
✅ If you are struggling with suffering, lean into hope—God is at work even when you can’t see it.
Pastors Jack Guerra and Arlen Chastain continue in our latest sermon series, Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Week 7
Romans 5:1-11
Justified through Jesus (Romans 5:1-4)
Hope through Jesus (Romans 5:5-8)
Reconciled through Jesus (Romans 5:9-11)
Life is THROUGH Jesus
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Pastor Adam Jackson continues in our latest sermon series, Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Week 7
Romans 5:1-11
Justified through Jesus (Romans 5:1-4)
Hope through Jesus (Romans 5:5-8)
Reconciled through Jesus (Romans 5:9-11)
Life is THROUGH Jesus
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Welcome back to The Follow Up, where we recap this week's sermon so you can grow deeper in your relationship with Jesus! This week, join Jack Guerra, Ryan Groshek and Bill Van Kirk as we continue our study of Romans, diving into chapter 4 verses 1 through 25 and exploring the meaning of God's Grace and the role of His Law in our lives.
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Pastor Jack Guerra continues in our latest sermon series, Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Week 6
Then: Abraham believed and God counted Him as righteous (Romans 4:1-3)
Now: We believe and God counts us as righteous (Romans 4:4-8)
Then: Abraham believed before keeping God's Law (Romans 4:9-15)
Now: We believe before keeping God's Law (Romans 4:16-17)
Then: Abraham believed in God's life-giving promise (Romans 4:18-22)
Now: We believe in God's life-giving promise/ he who makes the impossible possible (Romans 4:23-25)
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Pastor Ryan Groshek continues in our latest sermon series, Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Week 6
Abraham believed and God counted it as righteousness (Romans 4:1-8)
Abraham believed and God counted it as righteousness
We believe and God counts it as righteousness
Abraham believed before obeying God’s Law (Romans 4:9-17)
Abraham believed before obeying God’s Law
We believe before obeying God’s Law
Abraham believed in God’s life-giving promise (Romans 4:18-25)
Abraham believed in God’s life-giving promise
We believe in God’s life-giving promise
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Welcome back to The Follow Up, where we recap this week's sermon so you can grow deeper in your relationship with Jesus! This week, join Bill Van Kirk and Carrie Vajko as we continue our study of Romans, diving into chapter 3 verses 21 through 31 and exploring the connection of faith and trust. The gap between the head and heart can be a wide chasm, but faith is a bridge from head knowledge to full commitment and trust, and that makes all the difference for our salvation.
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Pastor Jeff Pittman continues in our latest sermon series, Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Week 5
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Faith in Jesus makes us right with God (Romans 3:21-23)
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Faith receives the gift of Jesus’ Sacrifice (Romans 3:24-26)
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Faith means you take zero credit (Romans 3:27-31)
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Pastor Bill Van Kirk continues in our latest sermon series, Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Week 5
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Faith in Jesus Makes Us Right with God (Romans 3:21-23)
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Faith Receives the Gift of Jesus’ Sacrifice (Romans 3:24-26)
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Faith means we take zero credit. (Romans 3:27-31)
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Welcome back to The Follow Up, where we recap this week's sermon so you can grow deeper in your relationship with Jesus! This week, join Garet Meyer, Bill Van Kirk and Carrie Vajko as we continue our study of Romans, diving into chapter 3 verses 1 through 20.
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Pastor Garet Meyer continues in our latest sermon series, Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Week 4
Romans 3:1-20
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What can we rely on?
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What is wrong with humanity?
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What is the purpose of God’s rules if we can’t obey them?
Almighty God,
We confess that we are sinners in need of Your mercy. We have turned away from You, Followed our own desires, And failed to live up to Your holy standard. Your Word has exposed the truth about our hearts: There is no one righteous, not even one. We have not sought You, We have spoken deceitfully, And our actions have brought harm and brokenness. Yet, in our hopeless condition, You sent Jesus. We confess with our mouths that Jesus is Lord, And we believe in our hearts that You raised Him from the dead. Through Him alone, we ask for forgiveness. Cleanse us from our sin, renew us by Your Spirit, And break the hold of sin in our lives. We trust not in our own works, but in the perfect work of Christ. Help us to live in the light of His grace— Walking humbly, loving mercy, and seeking You daily. Remind us that apart from Jesus, we have no hope, But through Him, we are made new. In the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, we pray. Amen.
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Pastor Bill Van Kirk continues in our latest sermon series, Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Week 4
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What can we rely on? (Romans 3:1-8)
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What is wrong with humanity? (Romans 3:9-18)
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What is the purpose of God's rules if we can't obey them?
(Romans 3:19-20)
Almighty God,
We confess that we are sinners in need of Your mercy. We have turned away from You, Followed our own desires, And failed to live up to Your holy standard. Your Word has exposed the truth about our hearts: There is no one righteous, not even one. We have not sought You, We have spoken deceitfully, And our actions have brought harm and brokenness. Yet, in our hopeless condition, You sent Jesus. We confess with our mouths that Jesus is Lord, And we believe in our hearts that You raised Him from the dead. Through Him alone, we ask for forgiveness. Cleanse us from our sin, renew us by Your Spirit, And break the hold of sin in our lives. We trust not in our own works, but in the perfect work of Christ. Help us to live in the light of His grace— Walking humbly, loving mercy, and seeking You daily. Remind us that apart from Jesus, we have no hope, But through Him, we are made new. In the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, we pray. Amen.
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Welcome back to The Follow Up, where we recap this week's sermon so you can grow deeper in your relationship with Jesus! This week, join Adam Jackson, Jack Guerra and Bill Van Kirk as we continue our study of Romans, diving into chapter 2 verses 1 through 29 to discuss the need for repentance and the means of how we are made right, not through comparisons with others, not by knowledge of the law, but through God.
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Pastor Adam Jackson continues in our latest sermon series, Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Week 3
What is the basis for us being right with God?
We are not made right by comparison to others. (Romans 2:1-11)
We are not made right by our knowledge of the law. (Romans 2:12-28)
We are made right by a spiritual work of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 2:28-29)
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Pastor Jeff Lederer continues in our latest sermon series, Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Week 2
Romans 1:18-32
Ignoring God leads to darkened perspectives (Romans 1:18-23)
Ignoring God leads to degraded passions (Romans 1:24-28)
Ignoring God leads to deadly pursuits (Romans 1:29-32)
1 Corinthians 6:9-11
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Welcome back to The Follow Up, where we recap this week's sermon so you can grow deeper in your relationship with Jesus! This week, join Adam Jackson, Jeff Lederer and Carrie Vajko as we continue our study of Romans, diving into chapter 1 verses 18 through 32 to discuss how ignorance of God is not an excuse. We all have sin in our lives and we all need salvation, and that is the importance of spreading the gospel. There is no bliss in ignorance, but there is joy in a relationship with God!
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Pastor Adam Jackson continues in our latest sermon series, Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Week 2
Romans 1:18-32
Ignoring God leads to darkened perspectives (Romans 1:18-23)
Ignoring God leads to degraded passions (Romans 1:24-28)
Ignoring God leads to deadly pursuits (Romans 1:29-32)
1 Corinthians 6:9-11
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Welcome back to The Follow Up, where we recap this week's sermon so you can grow deeper in your relationship with Jesus! It's a new year and with the new year comes a new series! This week, we open our study on Romans and there is no better way to start diving into the letter the Apostle Paul wrote to the Romans then to introduce Paul, and so we begin at the beginning. Join us every week for the next few months for more on this series, as we explore the power of the Gospel!
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Pastor Bill Van Kirk begins our latest sermon series, Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Week 1
Introductions are in order: Apostle Paul (Romans 1:1-7)
Paul’s heart for people he has never met (Romans 1:8-13)
Paul’s bigger purpose in life and calling (Romans 1:13-17)
So what? The church isn’t about us—it’s about God’s bigger purpose.
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Pastor Jack Guerra begins our latest sermon series, Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Week 1
Romans 1:1-17
Introductions are in order: Apostle Paul (Romans 1:1-7)
Paul’s heart for people he has never met (Romans 1:8-13)
Paul’s bigger purpose in life and calling (Romans 1:13-17)
So what? The church isn’t about us—it’s about God’s bigger purpose. (Romans 1:1-7)
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Pastor Bill Van Kirk continues our sermon series, Christmas Traditions
Christmas Traditions
Week 2
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The Tree of Life: God’s Eternal Plan (Genesis 2:9; Revelation 22:2)
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The Shoot from Jesse: God’s Promise of Hope (Isaiah 11:1-2)
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The Tree of Sacrifice: God’s Gift of Redemption (1 Peter 2:24)
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Pastor Ryan Groshek continues our sermon series, Christmas Traditions
Christmas Traditions
Week 2
Jesus is the light of the world:
- the ultimate SOURCE of Truth (John 8:12; John 1:9-14)
- the ultimate STANDARD of goodness (John 3:19-20; 1 John 1:5)
Jesus-followers are the light of the world:
- when we SHARE the truth about Jesus (Matthew 5:14-15)
- when we SHOW the goodness of Jesus (Matthew 5:16)
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Pastor Ryan Groshek opens our sermon series, Christmas Traditions
Christmas Traditions
Week 1
Jesus is the light of the world:
- the ultimate SOURCE of Truth (John 8:12; John 1:9-14)
- the ultimate STANDARD of goodness (John 3:19-20; 1 John 1:5)
Jesus-followers are the light of the world:
- when we SHARE the truth about Jesus (Matthew 5:14-15)
- when we SHOW the goodness of Jesus (Matthew 5:16)
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Pastor Bill Van Kirk unwraps our sermon series, Christmas Traditions
Christmas Traditions
Week 1
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The Tree of Life: God’s Eternal Plan (Genesis 2:9; Revelation 22:2)
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The Shoot from Jesse: God’s Promise of Hope (Isaiah 11:1-2)
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The Tree of Sacrifice: God’s Gift of Redemption (1 Peter 2:24)
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Welcome back to The Follow Up, where we recap this week's sermon so you can grow deeper in your relationship with Jesus! Join Jack Guerra, Adam Jackson, and Bill Van Kirk as we reach the end of our series on this journey of faith. In this finale, we dive into Genesis Chapter 45 through 50 and the climactic conclusion of the story of Joseph's dreams.
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Pastor Jack Guerra continues our sermon series, Faith Journeys
Faith Journeys
Week 14
Genesis 42:6-11; Genesis 43:26-28; Genesis 45:1-8
Genesis 49:10; Genesis 50:17-21; Genesis 50:24-25
Genesis 48:17-22
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God’s promises are always fulfilled, wait for them. (Romans 8:22-25)
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God’s promises are always good for His people, believe them. (James 1:2; Romans 8:28)
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God’s promises are centered on Jesus, trust Him. (2 Corinthians 1:20)
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Pastor Jack Guerra continues our sermon series, Faith Journeys
Faith Journeys
Week 13
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What was once Joseph's stumbling block has now become his gift (Genesis 40:8-23)
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God uses the dreams to reveal his plan (Genesis 41:28-41)
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Joseph's faithfulness leads to favor (Genesis 41:33-41)
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God brings Joseph's a long way from the pit! (Genesis 41:42-57)
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Welcome back to The Follow Up, where we recap this week's sermon so you can grow deeper in your relationship with Jesus! Join Adam Jackson, Ryan Groshek, and host Carrie Vajko as we trek further on our journey of faith. This week, we dive into Genesis Chapter 39 to talk about Joseph, Potiphar, and his wife, while exploring what it means to maintain faith when we encounter trials in our life.
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Pastor Ryan Groshek continues our sermon series, Faith Journeys
Faith Journeys
Week 12
Genesis 39:1-6; Genesis 39:6-18; Genesis 39:19-23
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God is with His people in the face of TRIALS and TEMPTATIONS.
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Remain faithful in the face of TRIALS (James 1:12)
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Run from sin in the face of TEMPTATION (1 Corinthians 10:13)
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Pastor Adam Jackson continues our sermon series, Faith Journeys
Faith Journeys
Week 12
Genesis 39:1-6; Genesis 39:6-18; Genesis 39:19-23
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God is with His people in the face of TRIALS and TEMPTATIONS.
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Remain faithful in the face of TRIALS (James 1:12)
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Run from sin in the face of TEMPTATION (1 Corinthians 10:13)
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Welcome back to The Follow Up, where we recap this week's sermon so you can grow deeper in your relationship with Jesus! Join Jack Guerra, Bill Van Kirk, and host Carrie Vajko as we trek further on our journey of faith. This week, we dive into Genesis Chapter 37 to explore the story of Joseph and discuss the dangers of allowing jealousy to rule our thoughts.
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Pastor Bill Van Kirk continues our sermon series, Faith Journeys
Faith Journeys
Week 11
1. Favoritism plants the seeds of conflict. (Genesis 37:1-4)
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The Two Sides of Jealousy: Fuel and Fire (Genesis 37:5-11)
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Unresolved Envy Leads to Unimaginable Betrayal (Genesis 37:12-28)
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The Chain Reaction of Sin (Genesis 37:29-37)
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Pastor Jack Guerra continues our sermon series, Faith Journeys
Faith Journeys
Week 11
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Favoritism plants the seeds of conflict. (Genesis 37:1-4)
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The Two Sides of Jealousy: Fuel and Fire (Genesis 37:5-11)
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Unresolved Envy Leads to Unimaginable Betrayal (Genesis 37:12-28)
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The Chain Reaction of Sin (Genesis 37:29-37)
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Welcome back to The Follow Up, where we recap this week's sermon so you can grow deeper in your relationship with Jesus! Join Jack Guerra, Bill Van Kirk, and host Carrie Vajko as we trek further on our journey of faith. This week, we dive into Genesis Chapter 32, skip 33 and 34 and explore 35, talking about how Jacob wrestles with God.
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Pastor Bill Van Kirk continues our sermon series, Faith Journeys
Faith Journeys
Week 10
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God Shows Up in Our Fear (Genesis 32:1-22)
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The Wrestling Match (Genesis 32:23-31)
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True Worship Flows From Transformation (Genesis 35:1-7)
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God’s Faithfulness (Genesis 35:9-14)
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Pastor Jack Guerra continues our sermon series, Faith Journeys
Faith Journeys
Week 10
1. God Shows Up in Our Fear (Genesis 32:1-22)
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The Wrestling Match (Genesis 32:23-31)
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True Worship Flows From Transformation (Genesis 35:1-7)
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God’s Faithfulness (Genesis 35:9-14)
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Pastor Ryan Groshek continues our sermon series, Faith Journeys
Faith Journeys
Week 9
Genesis 28:10-22; Genesis 29:14-30; Genesis 30:25-36; Genesis 31:45-55
Sin makes a mess, but God works with messy people.
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Pastor Jeff Pittman continues our sermon series, Faith Journeys
Faith Journeys
Week 9
Genesis 28:10-22; Genesis 29:14-30; Genesis 30:25-36; Genesis 31:45-55
Sin makes a mess, but God works with messy people (Luke 18:9-14)
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Pastor Jack Guerra continues our sermon series, Faith Journeys
Faith Journeys
Week 8
Genesis 25:19-34
God’s purposes prevail . . .
. . . In spite of our disordered desires (Genesis 26:34; Genesis 27:1-46;
Genesis 28:1-9)
God’s purposes prevail . . .
. . . in spite of our lack of trust
“Imagine yourself as a living house. God comes in to rebuild that house. At first, perhaps, you can understand what He is doing. He is getting the drains right and stopping the leaks in the roof and so on; you knew that those jobs needed doing and so you are not surprised. But presently He starts knocking the house about in a way that hurts abominably and does not seem to make any sense. What on earth is He up to? The explanation is that He is building quite a different house from the one you thought of - throwing out a new wing here, putting on an extra floor there, running up towers, making courtyards. You thought you were being made into a decent little cottage: but He is building a palace. He intends to come and live in it Himself.”
- C. S. Lewis, Mere Christianity
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Pastor Jeff Lederer continues our sermon series, Faith Journeys
Faith Journeys
Week 8
Genesis 25:19-34
God’s purposes prevail . . .
. . . In spite of our disordered desires (Genesis 26:34; Genesis 27:1-46;
Genesis 28:1-9)
God’s purposes prevail . . .
. . . in spite of our lack of trust
“Imagine yourself as a living house. God comes in to rebuild that house. At first, perhaps, you can understand what He is doing. He is getting the drains right and stopping the leaks in the roof and so on; you knew that those jobs needed doing and so you are not surprised. But presently He starts knocking the house about in a way that hurts abominably and does not seem to make any sense. What on earth is He up to? The explanation is that He is building quite a different house from the one you thought of - throwing out a new wing here, putting on an extra floor there, running up towers, making courtyards. You thought you were being made into a decent little cottage: but He is building a palace. He intends to come and live in it Himself.”
- C. S. Lewis, Mere Christianity
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Pastor Jack Guerra continues our sermon series, Faith Journeys
Faith Journeys
Week 7
Genesis 26:1-32
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The Covenant Continues (Genesis 26:1-6)
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Like Father like Son (Genesis 26:7-16)
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God’s provision continues (Genesis 26:17-18)
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Isaac is a person of peace (Genesis 26:19-32)
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Pastor Bill Van Kirk continues our sermon series, Faith Journeys
Faith Journeys
Week 7
Genesis 26:1-32
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The Covenant Continues (Genesis 26:1-6)
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Like Father like Son (Genesis 26:7-16)
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God’s provision continues (Genesis 26:17-18)
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Isaac is a person of peace (Genesis 26:19-32)
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Welcome back to The Follow Up! Join Jack Guerra, Jeff Lederer and Carrie Vajko as we trek further on our journey of faith. This week, we delve into Genesis 24:1-67 and the story of the beginning of Isaac and Rebekah's relationship. Rebekah was a woman of moral character and integrity, and an answer to prayer as a partner for Isaac, but God had this answer before Isaac even needed to bring it up in prayer. Even in the most mundane moments, God's hand can guide our circumstances. God holds the storyline and He provides for our needs, and this story demonstrates this. We can trust that God is working behind the scenes in our life and that trust is the catalyst to faith, and our reason for hope.
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Pastor Jeff Lederer continues our sermon series, Faith Journeys
Faith Journeys
Week 6
Genesis 24:1-67
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Integrity and Moral Character. That’s attractive!
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Faith moves forward
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Pray with expectation
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The testimony comes from our tests
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Pastor Jack Guerra continues our sermon series, Faith Journeys
Faith Journeys
Week 6
Genesis 24:1-67
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Integrity and Moral Character. That’s attractive!
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Faith moves forward
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Pray with expectation
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The testimony comes from our tests
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Welcome back to The Follow Up! Join Bill Van Kirk and Carrie Vajko as we trek further on our journey of faith. This week, we continue exploring the story of Abraham as he is faced with his biggest test of faith. We talk about when God asks Abraham to sacrifice his son and how that relates to us. It can be easy sometimes to believe in God and trust Him when all is good, but when God asks us to do something difficult, how do we respond? This story of Abraham and Isaac previews the story of God's sacrifice of his own son, Jesus, which is a reminder of the length God has gone to have a relationship with us. So the question becomes: do we trust God and are we willing to do what is asked of us, even when it's hard? Do we see God as the provider? Because after all of the dumb decisions Abraham made, when it was on the line, he accepted the challenge and showed the man of faith he is and an example for Christians to follow.
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Week 5
Genesis 22:1-19
Genesis 22:1-2
James 1:2-4
Genesis 22:3-8
Hebrews 11:17-19
Genesis 22:9-19
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Will you obey God’s voice?
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Will you love God more than His gifts?
[The test] was designed to purify his love [for] the son of his body from all the dross of carnal self-love and natural selfishness which might still adhere to it, and so to transform it into love [for] God, from whom he had received him, that he should no longer love the beloved son as his flesh and blood, but simply and solely as a gift of grace, as belonging to his God,—a trust committed to him, which he should be ready at any moment to give back to God.
Keil, Carl Friedrich, and Franz Delitzsch. Commentary on the Old Testament. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1996.
- Will you trust in God’s provision?
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Welcome back to The Follow Up! Join Jack Guerra, Jeff Lederer and Carrie Vajko as we trek further on our journey of faith. This week, we continue exploring the story of Abram though a discussion on "the messy middle". Even as God establishes His covenant and has anointed Abram, who he renames Abraham, to be the father of His people, Abraham still takes actions that our contrary to God's plan. He still allows his own insecurities to conflict with the faith in God's promises, and seeks his own way. We also discuss Sodom and Gomorrah and the dangers of surrounding yourself with people who can corrupt and lead astray. Even these Biblical figures who are viewed as models of faith falter and let their eyes shift to the world, and there are repercussions, but God stays true to His promise and we can know that as long as we remain committed to Him, He can use us for His glory and good.
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Week 5
Genesis 22:1-19
Genesis 22:1-2
James 1:2-4
Genesis 22:3-8
Hebrews 11:17-19
Genesis 22:9-19
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Will you obey God’s voice?
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Will you love God more than His gifts?
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Will you trust in God’s provision?
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Week 4
Genesis 16:1-15; Genesis 21:1-20
Even in horrific circumstances:
1. Be careful whose voice you’re listening to
2. God sees and hears you
3. There are repercussions to our actions
4. God stays true to his promise
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Week 4
Genesis 16:1-16
Whose voice are you listening to? (Genesis 16:8)
God sees and hears you. (Psalms 139:7-12)
Our choices have repercussions. (Genesis 21:1-21)
God stays true to His promise.
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Welcome back to The Follow Up! Join Jeff Pittman, Bill Van Kirk and Carrie Vajko as we trek further on our journey of faith. This week, we continue exploring the story of Abram and our moments of doubt. What place does doubt have in our faith? This question is one that can weigh heavily on us, because how dare we doubt the God of the universe? Well, that is a query that we talk about this week. There is a value to doubt because it can strengthen our faith. Asking questions allows the opportunity for God to provide the answers and prove He is trustworthy. It can reveal that God keeps His word and we can trust Him.
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Week 3
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God’s Vision for our Future is Greater than our Fear. (Genesis 15:1-6)
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God Confirms His Promises Through Action. (Genesis 15:7-11)
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God guarantees His promises by His faithfulness, not by our efforts (Genesis 15:12-17)
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Week 3
1. God’s Vision for our Future is Greater than our Fear. (Genesis 15:1-6; Romans 4:1-5)
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God Confirms His Promises Through Action. (Genesis 15:7-11)
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God guarantees His promises by His faithfulness, not by our efforts (Genesis 15:12-17)
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Welcome back to The Follow Up! Join Garet Meyer, Jack Guerra and Carrie Vajko as we trek further on our journey of faith. This week, we continue exploring the story of Abram and some of his dumb decisions. Even though Abram didn't always make the smartest choices, he is still portrayed in the Bible as a man of faith. And even though we as Christians, like Abram, don't always do the right thing, we have the opportunity to learn from those mistakes and offer the wisdom we gained to others who encounter similar experiences. We also discuss the impact we can have in the lives of others, even if the audience is small, we still make a difference, for better or worse.
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Pastor Garet Meyer continues our sermon series, Faith Journeys
Faith Journeys
Week 2
Genesis 12:10-20
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God uses broken people and it isn’t always pretty
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Desperate people will do desperate things in desperate times.
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Be careful of the example you set.
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God’s commitment to his promise overrides human weakness.
(The storyline is not about human transgression but about God’s grace)
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Pastor Jack Guerra continues our sermon series, Faith Journeys
Faith Journeys
Week 2
Hebrews 11:8; Genesis 12:10-20
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God uses broken people and it isn’t always pretty
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Desperate people will do desperate things in desperate times.
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Be careful of the example you set.
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God’s commitment to his promise overrides human weakness.
(The storyline is not about human transgression but about God’s grace)
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Pastor Bill Van Kirk begins our sermon series, Faith Journeys
Faith Journeys
Week 1
Genesis 12:1-9
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Every faith journey begins with a call to trust God. (Genesis 12:1-3)
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Every faith journey requires obedience through faith (Genesis 12:4-6)
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Every faith journey comes with God's promises, and our response should be worship (Genesis 12:7-9)
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Pastor Adam Jackson begins our sermon series, Faith Journeys
Faith Journeys
Week 1
Genesis 12:1-9
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Every faith journey begins with a call to trust God. (Genesis 12:1-3)
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Every faith journey requires obedience through faith (Genesis 12:4-6)
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Every faith journey comes with God's promises, and our response should be worship (Genesis 12:7-9)
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Join Pastor Jack Guerra for this sermon on renewal titled "Back to Life"
Colossians 3:12-14
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.
OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW
Compassion
Kindness
Humility
Gentleness
Patience
Love
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Join Pastor Ryan Groshek for this sermon on renewal titled "Back to Life"
Colossians 3:12-14
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.
OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW
Compassion
Kindness
Humility
Gentleness
Patience
Love
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Pastor Garet Meyer concludes our sermon series, Sermon on the Mount.
Sermon on the Mount
Week 13
Matthew 7:7-12
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We must communicate with our Father (Matthew 7:7-8)
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We must remember the character of our Father (Matthew 7:9-11)
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We must trust the gifts of our Father (Matthew 7:11)
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Pastor Jack Guerra concludes our sermon series, Sermon on the Mount.
Sermon on the Mount
Week 13
1. The Narrow and Wide Gates (Matthew 7:13-14)
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True and False Prophets (Matthew 7:15-20)
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True and False Disciples (Matthew 7:21-23)
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The Wise and Foolish Builders (Matthew 7:24-29)
How to build on solid ground so it doesn’t all wash away:
1. Build on not just what you say but what you do.
2. Building is very seldom easy and seldom has shortcuts
3. Building requires Discipline in comparison to being undisciplined
(disciple, discernment, discretion)
4. Build with the bigger picture in mind
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Pastor Jack Guerra continues our sermon series, Sermon on the Mount.
Sermon on the Mount
Week 12
1. The Narrow and Wide Gates (Matthew 7:13-14)
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True and False Prophets (Matthew 7:15-20)
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True and False Disciples (Matthew 7:21-23)
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The Wise and Foolish Builders (Matthew 7:24-29)
How to build on solid ground so it doesn’t all wash away:
1. Build on not just what you say but what you do.
2. Building is very seldom easy and seldom has shortcuts
3. Building requires Discipline in comparison to being undisciplined
(disciple, discernment, discretion)
4. Build with the bigger picture in mind
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Pastor Garet Meyer continues our sermon series, Sermon on the Mount.
Sermon on the Mount
Week 12
Matthew 7:7-12
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We must communicate with our Father (Matthew 7:7-8)
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We must remember the character of our Father (Matthew 7:9-11)
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We must trust the gifts of our Father (Matthew 7:11)
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Pastor Jack Guerra continues our sermon series, Sermon on the Mount.
Sermon on the Mount
Week 11
Matthew 6:16-18
What Jesus confronts
- Fasting was a deliberate attempt to draw the attention of God to the person who fasted.
- Fasting was a deliberate attempt to prove that penitence was real.
- Fasting was proof that you were super spiritual.
The benefits of fasting
- Fasting is good for health.
- Fasting is good for self-discipline.
- Fasting preserves us from becoming the slaves of a habit.
- Fasting preserves the ability to do without things.
- Fasting makes us appreciate things all the more.
- God rewards it
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Pastor Jeff Lederer continues our sermon series, Sermon on the Mount.
Sermon on the Mount
Week 11
God take us back, the place we began
The simple pursuit of nothing but you
The innocence of a heart in your hands
God take us back, oh God, take us back
To an unswerving faith in the power of your name
A heart beating for your kingdom to reign
A church that is known for your presence again
God take us back
-Simple Pursuit by Passion
Matthew 6:25-34
Seeking God’s Kingdom first means every moment we have belongs to Jesus
Seeking God’s kingdom first is an embodied pursuit
“You sum up the whole of New Testament religion if you describe it as the knowledge of God as one’s holy Father. If you want to judge how well a person understands Christianity, find out how much he makes of the thought of being God’s child, and having God as his Father. If this is not the thought that prompts and controls his worship and prayers and his whole outlook on life, it means that he does not understand Christianity very well at all.
For everything that Christ taught, everything that makes the New Testament new, and better than the Old, everything that is distinctively Christian as opposed to merely Jewish, is summed up in the knowledge of the Fatherhood of God. ‘Father’ is the Christian name for God. Our understanding of Christianity cannot be better than our grasp of adoption.”
JI Packer, Knowing God
· Orphans have to take care of themselves.
· Orphans must be strong.
· Orphans must protect themselves from being taken advantage of.
· Orphans cannot depend on anyone.
· Orphans cannot be weak.
· Orphans crave to be taken in and loved but doubt they ever will.
· Orphans want to be accepted, to belong.
· Orphans only trust themselves.
· Orphans cannot get too close.
· Orphans are on the outside looking in.
Matthew 6:19-24
Seeking God’s Kingdom first is grounded in our adoption into His Family
Matthew 6:34
Seeking God’s Kingdom first is grounded in our adoption into His Family
Matthew 11:28-30
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Pastor Jeff Lederer continues our sermon series, Sermon on the Mount.
Sermon on the Mount
Week 10
God take us back, the place we began
The simple pursuit of nothing but you
The innocence of a heart in your hands
God take us back, oh God, take us back
To an unswerving faith in the power of your name
A heart beating for your kingdom to reign
A church that is known for your presence again
God take us back
-Simple Pursuit by Passion
Matthew 6:25-34
Seeking God’s Kingdom first means every moment we have belongs to Jesus
Seeking God’s kingdom first is an embodied pursuit
“You sum up the whole of New Testament religion if you describe it as the knowledge of God as one’s holy Father. If you want to judge how well a person understands Christianity, find out how much he makes of the thought of being God’s child, and having God as his Father. If this is not the thought that prompts and controls his worship and prayers and his whole outlook on life, it means that he does not understand Christianity very well at all.
For everything that Christ taught, everything that makes the New Testament new, and better than the Old, everything that is distinctively Christian as opposed to merely Jewish, is summed up in the knowledge of the Fatherhood of God. ‘Father’ is the Christian name for God. Our understanding of Christianity cannot be better than our grasp of adoption.”
JI Packer, Knowing God
· Orphans have to take care of themselves.
· Orphans must be strong.
· Orphans must protect themselves from being taken advantage of.
· Orphans cannot depend on anyone.
· Orphans cannot be weak.
· Orphans crave to be taken in and loved but doubt they ever will.
· Orphans want to be accepted, to belong.
· Orphans only trust themselves.
· Orphans cannot get too close.
· Orphans are on the outside looking in.
Matthew 6:19-24
Seeking God’s Kingdom first is grounded in our adoption into His Family
Matthew 6:34
Seeking God’s Kingdom first is grounded in our adoption into His Family
Matthew 11:28-30
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Pastor Jack Guerra continues our sermon series, Sermon on the Mount.
Sermon on the Mount
Week 10
Matthew 6:16-18
What Jesus confronts
- Fasting was a deliberate attempt to draw the attention of God to the person who fasted.
- Fasting was a deliberate attempt to prove that penitence was real.
- Fasting was proof that you were super spiritual.
The benefits of fasting
- Fasting is good for health.
- Fasting is good for self-discipline.
- Fasting preserves us from becoming the slaves of a habit.
- Fasting preserves the ability to do without things.
- Fasting makes us appreciate things all the more.
- God rewards it
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Pastor Adam Jackson continues our sermon series, Sermon on the Mount.
Sermon on the Mount
Week 9
Matthew 6:5-15
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Pray for sure, but not for show (Matthew 6:5-6)
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Pray with confidence, but not out of formula (Matthew 6:7-8)
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Pray in humble acknowledgment of and dependence on God (Matthew 6:9-13)
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Mitch Eastman continues our sermon series, Sermon on the Mount.
Sermon on the Mount
Week 9
1. Understanding the challenge and teaching of scripture (Matthew 6:19-24; Romans 7:19-20; Romans 12:2)
- Methods to gain victory in these areas
“Sow a thought, reap an action; sow an action, reap a habit; sow a habit, reap a character; sow a character, reap a destiny.” -Stephen Covey
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Mitch Eastman continues our sermon series, Sermon on the Mount.
Sermon on the Mount
Week 8
1. Understanding the challenge and teaching of scripture (Matthew 6:19-24; Romans 7:19-20; Romans 12:2)
- Methods to gain victory in these areas
“Sow a thought, reap an action; sow an action, reap a habit; sow a habit, reap a character; sow a character, reap a destiny.” -Stephen Covey
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Pastor Adam Jackson continues our sermon series, Sermon on the Mount.
Sermon on the Mount
Week 8
Matthew 6:5-15
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Pray for sure, but not for show (Matthew 6:5-6)
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Pray with confidence, but not out of formula (Matthew 6:7-8)
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Pray in humble acknowledgment of and dependence on God (Matthew 6:9-13)
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Pastor Adam Jackson continues our sermon series, Sermon on the Mount.
Sermon on the Mount
Week 7
Matthew 5:38-48
Three weapons to fight your enemies with:
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Reactionary Love (Matthew 5:38-44)
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Resolute Confidence (Matthew 5:44-45)
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Revolutionary Goal (Matthew 5:46-48)
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Pastor Jeff Lederer continues our sermon series, Sermon on the Mount.
Sermon on the Mount
Week 7
Matthew 7:1-6; John 7:24; Matthew 18:15-17
Don’t stand as the “Judge” over others (Romans 2:1-4)
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Resist your inner attorney
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Be an expert at confessing your own sin to see rightly
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Out of love, be willing to faithfully help others see Jesus (Acts 26:17-18; Matthew 7:6; Matthew 10:14-16; Proverbs 26:4-5)
Be faithful to address but know some will never confess
A. Pray for discernment
B. Seek wise counsel
Psalms 139:23-24
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Pastor Jeff Lederer continues our sermon series, Sermon on the Mount.
Sermon on the Mount
Week 6
Matthew 7:1-6; John 7:24; Matthew 18:15-17
Don’t stand as the “Judge” over others (Romans 2:1-4)
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Resist your inner attorney
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Be an expert at confessing your own sin to see rightly
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Out of love, be willing to faithfully help others see Jesus (Acts 26:17-18; Matthew 7:6; Matthew 10:14-16; Proverbs 26:4-5)
Be faithful to address but know some will never confess
A. Pray for discernment
B. Seek wise counsel
Psalms 139:23-24
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Pastor Adam Jackson continues our sermon series, Sermon on the Mount.
Sermon on the Mount
Week 6
Matthew 5:38-48
Three weapons to fight your enemies with:
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Reactionary Love (Matthew 5:38-44)
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Resolute Confidence (Matthew 5:44-45)
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Revolutionary Goal (Matthew 5:46-48)
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Pastor Jeff Pittman continues our sermon series, Sermon on the Mount.
Sermon on the Mount
Week 5
Motive Matters (Matthew 6:1-4; Matthew 5:16)
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Righteousness Matters (2 Corinthians 8:1-7)
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Reward Matters
Motive Matters
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Pastor Bill Van Kirk continues our sermon series, Sermon on the Mount.
Sermon on the Mount
Week 5
Matthew 5:33-37
The original rule: Don't break your solemn promises.
Matthew 5:33
New Kingdom understandings from Jesus:
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Don't make promises you can't control. (Matthew 5:34-36)
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Let your words and promises stand alone; anything more is deceit. (Matthew 5:37)
All you need to say is simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.
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Pastor Bill Van Kirk continues our sermon series, Sermon on the Mount.
Sermon on the Mount
Week 4
Matthew 5:33-37
The original rule: Don't break your solemn promises.
Matthew 5:33
New Kingdom understandings from Jesus:
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Don't make promises you can't control. (Matthew 5:34-36)
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Let your words and promises stand alone; anything more is deceit. (Matthew 5:37)
All you need to say is simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.
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Pastor Jeff Pittman continues our sermon series, Sermon on the Mount.
Sermon on the Mount
Week 4
Motive Matters (Matthew 6:1-4; Matthew 5:16)
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Righteousness Matters (2 Corinthians 8:1-7)
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Reward Matters
Motive Matters
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Pastor Bill Van Kirk continues our sermon series, Sermon on the Mount.
Sermon on the Mount
Week 3
Matthew 5:27-32
Highlights:
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Purity Begins Within (Matthew 5:27-28)
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Cut Off the Source of Sin (Matthew 5:29-30)
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Honor the Covenant of Marriage (Matthew 5:31-32)
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Pastor Ryan Groshek and Student Ministries Intern, Cole Quigley, continues our sermon series, Sermon on the Mount.
Sermon on the Mount
Week 3
Matthew 5:21-22
Highlights:
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The same heart that hates is one that murders (Matthew 5:23-26)
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A Rift between you and someone else is a rift between you and God
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Pastor Bill Van Kirk continues our sermon series, Sermon on the Mount.
Sermon on the Mount
Week 2
Matthew 5:27-32
Highlights:
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Purity Begins Within (Matthew 5:27-28)
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Cut Off the Source of Sin (Matthew 5:29-30)
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Honor the Covenant of Marriage (Matthew 5:31-32)
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Pastor Ryan Groshek and Student Ministries Intern, Cole Quigley, continues our sermon series, Sermon on the Mount.
Sermon on the Mount
Week 2
Matthew 5:21-22
Highlights:
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The same heart that hates is one that murders (Matthew 5:23-26)
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A Rift between you and someone else is a rift between you and God
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Pastor Jack kicks off our sermon series, Sermon on the Mount.
Sermon on the Mount
Week 1
Matthew 5:13-16
Highlights:
- Salt
- Salt brings purity
- Salt is a preservatives
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Salt brings flavor
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Light
- Light is meant to be seen
- Light is a guide
- Light can be a warning
How can I be salt and light in any situation?
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Pastor Bill Van Kirk begins our new sermon series, Relate.
Relate
Week 3
Highlights:
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Forgive as an Act of Obedience to God (Ephesians 4:31-32)
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Forgive Unconditionally as God Forgives Us (Matthew 18:21-22; Matthew 18:32-35)
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Release the Debt Without Requiring Emotional Closure (Colossians 3:12-14)
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Start Healing Without Expecting Immediate Reconciliation (Romans 12:17-21; 2 Corinthians 5:17-19)
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Pastor Jeff Lederer continues our new sermon series, Relate.
Relate
Week 3
Highlights:
James 4:1-2; Romans 7:14-25; Romans 8:1-4
- Know your real enemies
- Lead with Love
- Resist your inner attorney
- Stay aware of your emotional temperature
- Pray
- Be willing to seek counsel for unresolved conflict
- Know when to prioritize safety first
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Pastor Adam Jackson continues our new sermon series, Relate.
Relate
Week 2
Highlights:
1. Your words are a tool that builds or a weapon that destroys. (Proverbs 18:21; Proverbs 13:3)
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Your words flow from your heart. (Matthew 12:33-37; Galatians 5:22-25)
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Your words matter to God. (James 3:3-12; Colossians 3:17; Ephesians 4:29-32)
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Pastor Adam Jackson begins our new sermon series, Relate.
Relate
Week 1
Highlights:
1. Your words are a tool that builds or a weapon that destroys. (Proverbs 18:21; Proverbs 13:3)
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Your words flow from your heart. (Matthew 12:33-37; Galatians 5:22-25)
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Your words matter to God. (James 3:3-12; Colossians 3:17; Ephesians 4:29-32)
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Pastor Jack Guerra begins our new sermon series, Relate.
Relate
Week 1
Highlights:
Romans 13:1-10
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What is Love? (Romans 13:8)
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How does it act? (Romans 13:9)
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How do I pay my bill? (Romans 13:9-10)
“Love God and do what you like”
- St. Augustine
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Pastor Jack Guerra concludes our God and Country sermon series.
God and Country
Week 4
Highlights:
Daniel 1:1-15; Daniel 3:15-18; Daniel 3:30; Daniel 6:10-24
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They Sought the Welfare of the City
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They Kept their identity
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They Worshipped God
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Pastor Ryan Groshek concludes our God and Country sermon series.
God and Country
Week 4
Highlights:
Daniel 1:1-15; Daniel 3:15-18; Daniel 3:30; Daniel 6:10-24
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They Sought the Welfare of the City
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They Kept their identity
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They Worshipped God
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Pastor Jeff Lederer continues our God and Country sermon series.
God and Country
Week 3
Highlights:
Acts 4:1-20
Called to obey God over and above men
Called to resist government authorities when:
1. Government infringes into matters of faith
Called to resist government authorities when:
1. Government infringes into matters of faith
2. Government abandons its responsibility
Exodus 1:15-22; Exodus 2:1-10
Called to resist government authorities by:
1. Seeking options within the system for reform
Called to resist government authorities by:
1. Seeking options within the system for reform
2. Honoring God throughout resistance
Titus 3:1-11
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Pastor Jeff Pittman continues our God and Country sermon series.
God and Country
Week 3
Highlights:
Called to obey God over men (Acts 4:1-20)
Called to resist government authorities when:
1. Government infringes into matters of faith
Called to resist government authorities when:
1. Government infringes into matters of faith
2. Government abandons its responsibility
Exodus 1:15-22
Called to resist government authorities by:
1. Seeking options within the system for reform
Called to resist government authorities by:
1. Seeking options within the system for reform
2. Honoring God throughout resistance
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Pastor Adam Jackson continues our God and Country sermon series.
God and Country
Week 2
Highlights:
1. Recognize God's Authority Over Earthly Authorities (Romans 13:1-7)
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Engage in Politics Beyond the Ballot Box (Jeremiah 29:7)
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Pray for Those in Authority (1 Timothy 2:1-4)
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Pastor Bill Van Kirk continues our God and Country sermon series.
God and Country
Week 2
Highlights:
1. Recognize God's Authority Over Earthly Authorities (Romans 13:1-7)
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Engage in Politics Beyond the Ballot Box (Jeremiah 29:7)
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Pray for Those in Authority (1 Timothy 2:1-4)
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Pastor Jack Guerra begins our God and Country sermon series.
God and Country
Week 1
Highlights:
"In everyday life, the term "politics" refers to the way that countries are governed, and to the ways that governments make rules and laws to manage the human society properly."
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We belong to two very different Kingdoms (John 18:33-36; Matthew 22:15-17)
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We serve God’s Kingdom first (Philippians 3:20; Acts 4:19)
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We trust God to ultimately establish His Kingdom (Revelation 11:15; Revelation 21:1-27; Revelation 22:1-5; Philippians 2:10-11)
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Pastor Ryan Groshek begins our God and Country sermon series.
God and Country
Week 1
Highlights:
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We belong to two very different Kingdoms (John 18:33-36; John 19:10-11; Matthew 22:15-17)
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We serve God’s Kingdom first (Philippians 3:20; Acts 4:19)
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We trust God to ultimately establish His Kingdom (Revelation 11:15; Revelation 21:1-27; Revelation 22:1-5; Philippians 2:10-11)
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Celebrate the Risen Christ this Easter with Pastor Bill Van Kirk
The Road to Emmaus
Highlights:
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Finding Hope in Doubt (Luke 24:13-24)
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Discovering Jesus through the Word and Community (Luke 24:25-32)
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Proclaiming the Risen Christ (Luke 24:33-35)
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Celebrate the Risen Christ this Easter with Pastor Jack Guerra
The Road to Emmaus
Highlights:
Luke 24:13-35
1. Finding Hope in Doubt (Luke 24:13-24)
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Discovering Jesus through the Word and Community (Luke 24:25-32)
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Proclaiming the Risen Christ (Luke 24:33-35)
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Pastor Jeff L gives our Good Friday sermon.
Highlights:
Matthew 16:21-23
Matthew 27:25
Luke 23:26-49
Philippians 2:1-8
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Jesus' heath for those who misunderstood Him
Luke 22:26-31 -
Jesus' heart for His enemies
Luke 23:32-38 -
Jesus' heart for sinner to be reconciled to the Father
Luke 22:39-49
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Pastor Ryan gives our Good Friday sermon.
Highlights:
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Jesus' heath for those who misunderstood Him
Luke 22:26-31 -
Jesus' heart for His enemies
Luke 23:32-38 -
Jesus' heart for sinner to be reconciled to the Father
Luke 22:39-49
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Celebrate Palm Sunday with Pastor Jack Guerra.
The Road to Jerusalem
Highlights:
Luke 19:28-44
The road to Jerusalem reveals…
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A King Beyond our Expectations (Luke 19:37)
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A King Worthy of our Praise (Luke 19:38-40)
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A King who Offers True Peace (Luke 19:41-42; Philippians 2:5-11)
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Celebrate Palm Sunday with Pastor Adam Jackson.
The Road to Jerusalem
Highlights:
Luke 19:28-44
The road to Jerusalem reveals…
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A King Beyond our Expectations (Luke 19:37)
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A King Worthy of our Praise (Luke 19:38-40)
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A King who Offers True Peace (Luke 19:41-42; Philippians 2:5-11)
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Pastor Bill Van Kirk concludes our Revelation sermon series.
Revelation: The Ultimate Victory
Week 21
Highlights:
1. Believe the truth of this Revelation (Revelation 22:6-7)
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Let Jesus satisfy your deepest thirst now and forever (Revelation 22:8-17)
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Live in grace, anticipating Jesus’ imminent return (Revelation 22:18-21)
Conclusion: A Final Vision of the Future
1. Jesus’ return is soon.
2. Sin and Death will be destroyed
3. There will be a new Heaven and Earth.
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Pastor Adam Jackson concludes our Revelation sermon series.
Revelation: The Ultimate Victory
Week 21
Highlights:
1. Believe the truth of this Revelation (Revelation 22:6-7)
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Let Jesus satisfy your deepest thirst now and forever (Revelation 22:8-17)
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Live in grace, anticipating Jesus’ imminent return (Revelation 22:18-21)
Conclusion: A Final Vision of the Future
1. Jesus’ return is soon.
2. Sin and Death will be destroyed
3. There will be a new Heaven and Earth.
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Welcome to The Follow Up, where we recap this week's sermon so you can go deeper in your relationship with Jesus! This week, Carrie is joined by Pastor Jack and Pastor Jeff Lederer as they discuss Revelation 21 and the first 5 verses of 22, on the fulfillment of God's promises. So here we are: we've finally reached the conclusion of our series on Revelations. What a journey it has been. And there are plenty of questions left to answer! The following are questions that will be addressed in this episode:
0:00 Opening/Welcome
1:00 First Question - The Culmination of the Bible
Explain how the passage this week is a culmination of the whole Bible.
4:40 Second Question - God's Care In The Face of Suffering
In Revelation 21:4, it says, "He will wipe every tear from their eyes." How does this promise impact your understanding of God's comfort and care in the face of suffering?
6:53 Third Question - Heaven and the New Jerusalem
How does the description of the New Jerusalem in Revelation 21 verses 9-27 inspire your vision of heaven? What aspects stand out to you the most?
11:16 First Congregation Question - Healing of Nations
Why do the nations require healing and why does evil continue to exist outside the city in the new heaven and earth described in Revelation 21 verses 24-27 and 22 verse 2 and 14?
15:44 Second Congregation Question - The Dimensions of the New Jerusalem
Considering the vastness of the universe, why is the New Jerusalem described as only 1400 miles cubed in Revelation 21? How will we all fit, can you clarify this?
18:46 Third Congregation Question - The Church's Mission and Evangelism
Revelation chapter 22, verse 10 suggests letting the unrighteous continue in their ways. How does this align with the church's mission to transform the world, and what does it mean for our approach to evangelism and living out our faith?
24:34 Fourth Congregation Question - From This World to the Next
If the promise of a new heaven and new earth in Revelation 21:1 were to happen tomorrow, what is one thing you would hope to carry over from this life to the next?
25:57 Fifth Congregation Question - Disagreeing Perspectives
How are we to be of one mind as a church when we have disagreeing perspectives about eschatology. Doesn't God give us Christians the same message? Doesn't God care about the minors as well as the majors?
29:45 Outro/Goodbye
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Pastor Jack Guerra continues in our Revelation sermon series.
Revelation: The Ultimate Victory
Week 20
Highlights:
We do not want merely to see beauty, though, God knows, even that is bounty enough. We want something else with can hardly be put into words- to be united with the beauty we see, to pass into it, to receive it into ourselves, to bathe in it, to become part of it. -C.S. Lewis
Revelation 21:1-27; Revelation 22:1-5
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The Unlimited Presence of God! (Revelation 21:11; Revelation 21:23-24; Revelation 22:5)
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The fulfillment of what God intended! (Revelation 21:3
Genesis 1-3 compared to Revelation 21-22
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In Genesis, God provided a bride to his son Adam. In Revelation he will present a bride to the last Adam, his son Jesus. This will be the marriage we were made to enjoy!
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In Genesis, God gave Adam and Eve a land. Their children were meant to inherit that land. In Revelation, We are given the New Earth. Land that we were always meant to inherit. (Romans 4:13)
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In Genesis, God told Adam and Eve to multiply and fill the earth. In Revelation, the entire world is represented in heaven. Every race, tribe and tongue. A unified and multicultural picture of what was supposed to happen from the beginning!
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In Genesis, before mankind put a wall between God and ourselves, He walked in the garden and talked with us. In Revelation, God will dwell with his people personally in every corner of the Earth. The glory of God we were meant to bask in from the beginning.
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In Genesis, God planted the tree of life at the center of the garden to nourish and sustain people. In Revelation, the nations will be welcomed into a new garden where all will find healing and wholeness, fullness of satisfaction and provision. This is the life, the healing, and the satisfaction we were made to enjoy forever!
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It’s a new heaven and new earth (Revelation 21:1-6)
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Removal of sin and sorrow. (Revelation 21:6-8)
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Pastor Jeff Lederer continues in our Revelation sermon series.
Revelation: The Ultimate Victory
Week 20
Highlights:
Revelation 21:1-27; Revelation 22:1-5
Heaven comes down
“I know men, and I tell you Jesus Christ was not a [mere] man. Superficial minds see a resemblance between Christ and the founders of empires and the gods of other religions. That resemblance does not exist. There is between Christianity and other religions the distance of infinity. Alexander, Cæsar, Charlemagne and myself founded empires. But on what did we rest the creations of our genius? Upon sheer force. Jesus Christ alone founded His empire upon love; and at this hour millions of men will die for Him.
- Napoleon Bonaparte
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The Unlimited Presence of God!
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Removal of Sin and Suffering (Isaiah 65:17-19; Isaiah 65:25)
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The fulfillment of what God intended (1 Corinthians 15:42-49)
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It’s a New Heaven and a New Earth (Isaiah 65:21-24)
“I have come home at last! This is my real country! I belong here. This is the land I have been look- ing for all my life, though I never knew it till now. The reason why we loved the old Narnia is that it sometimes looked a little like this. Bree-hee- hee! Come further up, come further in!”
- C. S. Lewis, The Last Battle
“The possibilities that now rise before us boggle the mind. Will there be ‘better Beethovens’ on the new earth? better Rembrandts, better Raphaels? Shall we read better poetry, better drama, and better prose? Will scientists continue to advance in technological achievement, will geologists continue to dig out the treasures of the earth, and will architects continue to build imposing and attractive structures? Will there be exciting new adventures in space travel? . . . Our culture will glorify God in ways that surpass our most fantastic dreams.” - Anthony Hoekema
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Welcome to The Follow Up, where we recap this week's sermon so you can go deeper in your relationship with Jesus! This week, Carrie is joined by Pastor Adam and Pastor Bill as they discuss Revelation 20, verses 11 through 15, and the final judgement. And yes it's as weighty a discussion as you would expect. From the record of all our wrongdoings (nothing we do is hidden), to the Book of Life, to addressing the matter of free will and predetermination, the Pastors answer these many questions submitted through our e-mail by the congregation, which we had in abundance this time! Below are the questions explored in this episode:
0:00 Opening/Welcome
1:08 First Question - The Great White Throne
Why do you think the throne in verse 11 is described as “great” and “white”? What might the color white represent in this context?
2:27 Second Question - The Symbolization of the Books
Verse 12 talks about books being opened, including the Book of Life. What do you think these books symbolize, and what does it mean to have your name written in the Book of Life?
5:30 Third Question - God's Judgement of our Deeds
The passage mentions that the dead are judged according to their deeds. How do you understand the relationship between our deeds and God’s judgment?
6:37 First Congregation Question - The Judgement of Believers?
In Revelation Chapter 20, verses 12 and 13, it says the dead are judged according to what they had done. Are believers judged at this time? In 2 Corinthians 5:10 Paul seems to include himself among those who will be judged. How can believers be judged according to what we have done if we are saved by grace?
11:03 Second Congregation Question - The Lake of Fire
What does it mean that Death and Hades are thrown into the lake of fire?
12:50 Third Congregation Question - The Book of Life and Free Will
Does Revelation 17:8 imply that people's names are written in the book of life from the foundation of the world? If so, what does that say about free will?
20:15 Fourth Congregation Question - Timing of the Rapture
We are new to Spring Lake Church and are enjoying your series on Revelation. We haven’t heard all the messages and so if you have already covered my question, my apologies. I haven’t heard much on the rapture. Do you believe we will be raptured before the tribulation or at Jesus return?
27:55 Outro/Goodbye
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Pastor Adam Jackson continues in our Revelation sermon series.
Revelation: The Ultimate Victory
Week 19
Highlights:
Revelation 20:11-15
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There is no place to hide from God (Revelation 20:11)
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There is no trial, just sentencing (Revelation 20:12-13; Matthew 7:22-23)
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There is one of two eternal destinations (Revelation 20:14-15; Matthew 25:31-33; Matthew 25:41; Colossians 2:13-15)
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Pastor Bill Van Kirk continues in our Revelation sermon series.
Revelation: The Ultimate Victory
Week 19
Highlights:
Revelation 20:11-15
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There is no place to hide from God (Revelation 20:11)
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There is no trial, just sentencing (Revelation 20:12-13)
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There is one of two eternal destinations (Revelation 20:14-15)
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Welcome to The Follow Up, where we recap this week's sermon so you can go deeper in your relationship with Jesus! This week, Carrie is joined by Pastor Jack and Pastor Ryan as they discuss Revelation 20:1-10 and the victory of Christ over Satan. Sound thrilling? Well, for the faithful who have surrendered their lives to Christ, who are called saints, it is hope for our future. But that's not all to this episode. No, there is serious discussions and yes even a fair share of laughter as Jack and Ryan delve deep into these topics of the end times. Who knew Revelation could be so fun? Below are the questions explored in this episode:
0:00 Opening/Welcome
0:56 First Question - Intriguing aspects of Revelation 20:1-10
What aspects of Revelation 20:1-10 challenged or intrigued you the most?
3:11 Second Question - Understanding God's Victory
How does the imagery in this passage shape our understanding of God's ultimate victory?
5:00 Third Question - A Perspective on Justice and Judgement
In what ways does Revelation 20:1-10 impact our perspective on justice and judgment?
6:52 Fourth Question - Practical Implications for our Daily Lives
What practical implications does this passage hold for our daily lives and our role in God's kingdom?
10:24 Fifth Question - Maintaining Hope and Perseverence
How can we maintain hope and perseverance in light of the events described in Revelation 20:1-10?
13:03 Congregation Question - Sinful humans' reign with Christ on earth
Can you explain further how people can reign with Christ here on earth when we are sinful humans?
17:27 Pastor Ryan Expands on his Sermon
19:48 Outro/Goodbye
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Pastor Ryan Groshek continues in our Revelation sermon series.
Revelation: The Ultimate Victory
Week 18
Highlights:
Revelation 20:1-10
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Satan is bound so that the gospel might spread (Revelation 20:1-3; Matthew 12:28-29; Colossians 2:15)
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Those who experience the first resurrection reign with Christ (Revelation 20:4-6; Ephesians 2:4-7)
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God puts down the final rebellion and condemns Satan forever (Revelation 20:7-10; 2 Thessalonians 2:1-10)
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Pastor Jack Guerra continues in our Revelation sermon series.
Revelation: The Ultimate Victory
Week 18
Highlights:
Revelation 20:1-10
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Satan is bound so that the gospel might spread (Revelation 20:1-3; Matthew 12:28-29; Colossians 2:15)
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Those who experience the first resurrection reign with Christ (Revelation 20:4-6; Ephesians 2:4-7)
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God puts down the final rebellion and condemns Satan forever (Revelation 20:7-10; 2 Thessalonians 2:1-10)
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Pastor Jack Guerra gives a Vision update for Spring Lake Church.
Habakkuk 2
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Welcome to The Follow Up, where we recap this week's sermon so you can go deeper in your relationship with Jesus! This week, Carrie is joined by Pastor Jack and Pastor Adam as they discuss Revelation 19 and the anticipated wedding between the church (the bride) and Christ's return as the groom. And if that's not enough for you and maybe you want a little bit more action, there is also a Rider on a White Horse with a sword he uses to destroy the enemy and proclaim victory! How's that for a wedding to remember? Below are the questions explored in this episode:
0:00 Opening/Welcome
0:40 First Question - The Marriage Supper of the Lamb
What does the marriage supper of the Lamb signify for our relationship with Christ and the church's identity as His Bride?
2:15 Second Question - Readying Ourselves For Christ's Return
How might we ready ourselves for Christ's return, individually and as a church community?
5:48 Third Question - Lessons From Revelation 19 On God's Triumph
What lessons does the battle of good versus evil in Revelation 19 teach about God's ultimate triumph?
8:41 Fourth Question - Jesus' Titles And His divine authority
How do Jesus' titles in this chapter enhance our grasp of His divine authority?
11:23 Fifth Question - How To Embody God's Kingdom in our daily lives
In light of Revelation 19, how can we embody the hope of God's kingdom in our daily lives?
14:35 Congregation Question - The Symbolism of the Rider and White Horse
Considering the heavy imagery & symbolism in Revelation, could the battle between the Rider and the White Horse with a sword coming out of His mouth and His army and the armies of the enemies of God be a spiritual battle? The sword as God's Word & Truth would be dismantling the weapons of the enemy - the lies, deception, etc that he uses?
20:44 Outro/Goodbye
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Join us in this provocative episode of "The Follow-Up" series as we delve into the convicting challenges of Revelation Chapter 17 and 18. Pastor Jack and Pastor Bill, alongside Carrie, engage in an enlightening discussion, exploring the role of idols and the threats of Babylon as depicted in this enigmatic book of Revelation.
In this episode we explore the following questions:
0:00 Opening/Welcome
0:40 First Question - Characteristics of Babylon
What are the key characteristics of Babylon as described in these chapters, and how do they reflect the societal or spiritual challenges we face today?
3:18 Second Question - Consequences of Idolatry
In what ways do the chapters describe the consequences of corruption and idolatry? How can we apply this understanding to our own lives?
6:00 Third Question - The role of the "kings of the earth"
Discuss the role of the “kings of the earth” in these chapters. What does their relationship with Babylon symbolize in a broader spiritual context?
9:13 Fourth Question - Interpretation of Revelation 18:4
How do you interpret the call to “come out of her, my people” in Revelation 18:4? What does this mean for Christians today?
11:08 First Congregation Question - Key temptations that draw away believers
Would you be willing to identify, in your opinion, the key temptations that the prostitute, our current culture, is using to draw away believers? What are the lures that seem to be pulling us away & what do we need to do about it?
16:53 Final Congregation Question - Idolatry And Our Family
At the end of the message today, Pastor Jack asked some questions for us to think on. Some of them had to do with idols - “what would wreck you if God were to take it away?” And it led me to think about my kids and my husband. I feel like I would do absolutely anything for them. So how do we ensure they aren’t idols when we love them so incredibly deeply? It seems like a fine line.
23:02 Outro/Goodbye
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Pastor Jack Guerra continues in our Revelation sermon series.
Revelation: The Ultimate Victory
Week 17
Highlights:
1. The wedding announcement proclaims the victory (Revelation 19:1-10)
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The groom reigns & has overcome by his sacrifice (Revelation 19:11-18)
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No wedding crashers allowed (Revelation 19:19-21)
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Pastor Adam Jackson continues in our Revelation sermon series.
Revelation: The Ultimate Victory
Week 17
Highlights:
1. The wedding announcement proclaims the victory (Revelation 19:1-10; Isaiah 61:10)
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The groom reigns & has overcome by his sacrifice (Revelation 19:11-18)
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No wedding crashers allowed (Revelation 19:19-21)
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Pastor Jack Guerra continues in our Revelation sermon series.
Revelation: The Ultimate Victory
Week 16
Highlights:
1. The true face of Babylon (Revelation 17:1-6)
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The inevitable judgment of Babylon (Revelation 17:7-18)
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The world’s lament over Babylon (Revelation 18:9-19)
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How to navigate life in Babylon’s Shadow (Revelation 18:4-8; Revelation 18:20)
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Pastor Bill Van Kirk continues in our Revelation sermon series.
Revelation: The Ultimate Victory
Week 16
Highlights:
1. The true face of Babylon (Revelation 17:1-6)
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The inevitable judgment of Babylon (Revelation 17:7-18)
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The world’s lament over Babylon (Revelation 18:9-19)
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How to navigate life in Babylon’s Shadow (Revelation 18:4-8; Revelation 18:20)
We are blessed when we suffer for doing good (1 Peter 4:12-19)
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Join us in this compelling episode of "The Follow-Up" series as we delve into the profound depths of Revelation Chapter 15 and 16. Pastor Adam and Pastor Jeff Pittman, alongside Carrie, engage in an enlightening discussion, unpacking the mysteries of God's wrath, His love, and repentance as depicted in this enigmatic book of Revelation.
In this episode we explore the following questions:
00:52 How do you interpret the symbolism of the seven bowls in Revelation 16? And what do they signify in the greater context of Revelation?
03:51 How can we reconcile the depictions of God's wrath and judgment in Revelation 15 and 16 with a concept of a loving and merciful God?
08:06 What does the refusal of the nations to repent in Revelation 16 suggests about human nature in response to divine intervention?
09:27 What lessons from Revelation 15 and 16 are most relevant to modern Christian faith and practice?
16:20 It's been said that seals, trumpets and bowls are all happening currently during the church age as we wait for the return of Jesus. Can you explain how you think the bowls of God's wrath are being poured out right now?
23:50 In our study of revelation, we've often interpreted seemingly plain elements like the two witnesses symbolically as representing broader concepts like the witness of the church. This approach has led me to wonder about other parts of the Bible. How can we discern when to take Scripture at face value and when we interpret it, or when we interpret it symbolically and why can we trust the plain truth of Scripture in these instances?
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Pastor Adam Jackson continues in our Revelation sermon series.
Revelation: The Ultimate Victory
Week 15
Highlights:
Revelation 15:1-21; Revelation 16:1-21
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Revelation reveals a God who gives ample opportunities to repent.
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Revelation reveals a stubborn people who refuse to repent.
Surrender to Jesus while there is time.
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Pastor Jeff Pittman continues in our Revelation sermon series.
Revelation: The Ultimate Victory
Week 15
Highlights:
Revelation 15:1-21; Revelation 16:1-21
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Revelation reveals a God who gives ample opportunities to repent.
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Revelation reveals a stubborn people who refuse to repent.
Surrender to Jesus while there is time.
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Join us in this compelling episode of "The Follow-Up" series as we delve into the profound depths of Revelation Chapter 14. Pastor Ryan and Pastor Bill, alongside Carrie, engage in an enlightening discussion, unpacking the mysteries of faith, reality, and ultimate justice as depicted in this enigmatic book of Revelations.
Key Highlights:
Insightful interpretations of symbolic imagery in Revelation.
In-depth discussion on the concept of ultimate justice and how it shapes our response to current injustices.
Practical guidance on living out faith in everyday life.
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Pastor Ryan Groshek continues in our Revelation sermon series.
Revelation: The Ultimate Victory
Week 14
Highlights:
Revelation 14:1-20
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When it seems like the whole world has given in, we see God reserves a faithful people for Himself. (Revelations 14:1-5)
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When it seems like the world has won, we see the victors fall and the losers win (Revelations 14:6-13)
"Babylon’s promise of prosperous earthly welfare for its willing subjects is an intoxication that the majority of the world’s inhabitants also want to imbibe. Once one imbibes, the intoxicating influence removes all desire to resist Babylon’s destructive influence, blinds one to Babylon’s own ultimate insecurity and to God as the source of real security, and numbs one against any fear of a coming judgment."
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Greg Beale, The Book of Revelation NIGTC
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When it seems like there is no justice, we see God’s ultimate justice will prevail. (Revelations 14:14-20)
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Pastor Bill Van Kirk continues in our Revelation sermon series.
Revelation: The Ultimate Victory
Week 14
Highlights:
Revelation 14:1-20
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When it seems like the whole world has given in, we see God reserves a faithful people for Himself. (Revelations 14:1-5)
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When it seems like the world has won, we see the victors fall and the losers win (Revelations 14:6-13)
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When it seems like there is no justice, we see God’s ultimate justice will prevail. (Revelations 14:14-20)
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Dive deep into Revelation 13 in this enlightening episode of The Follow Up. Join Pastors Adam and Jeff, along with Carrie, as they unpack the enigmatic symbols of Revelation 13, including the notorious 666, the beast, and its mark. This episode offers a thoughtful interpretation of these prophetic scriptures, addressing common questions and misconceptions. Whether you're a seasoned believer or new to biblical studies, this episode provides valuable insights into one of the Bible's most talked-about chapters.
Key Highlights:
Detailed analysis of the number 666 and its significance in the Bible.
Insights into the identity and symbolism of the beast.
Discussion on Christian endurance in the face of tribulation.
Answers to audience queries about the mark of the beast's contemporary relevance.
Practical advice for living a faithful life in today's world.
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Pastor Jeff Lederer continues in our Revelation sermon series.
Revelation: The Ultimate Victory
Week 13
Highlights:
Revelation 13
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Recognize Your Enemy
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Recognize Your Call
Revelation 13:10
Revelation 13:18
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Pastor Adam Jackson continues in our Revelation sermon series.
Revelation: The Ultimate Victory
Week 13
Highlights:
Revelation 13
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Recognize Your Enemy
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Recognize Your Call
Revelation 13:10
Revelation 13:18
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Pastor Garet Meyer continues in our Revelation sermon series.
Revelation: The Ultimate Victory
Week 12
Highlights:
Revelation 12
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The dragon has influence, but not total authority
Revelation 12:1-6 -
We Win!
Revelation 12:7-12 -
Keep Fighting
Revelation 12:13-17
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Pastor Jack Guerra continues in our Revelation sermon series.
Revelation: The Ultimate Victory
Week 12
RECAP-
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We might not understand EVERYTHING in this letter, but we can absolutely understand the main thing! THe centeral message is very clear!
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Understand that there is a lot of symbolism and it shows up in many ways.
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We need to understand that this is the culmination of the Bible.
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We will need to understand how the book is organized.
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It's important to see all of this world and the next froma heavenly perspective! From eternity!
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We are blessed and will be blessed but it's not easy.
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We Win!!!!
Highlights:
Revelation 12
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The dragon has influence, but not total authority
Revelation 12:1-6 -
We Win!
Revelation 12:7-12 -
Keep Fighting
Revelation 12:13-17
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Pastor Jack Guerra shares a sermon on baptism.
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Pastor Adam Jackson kick off our sermon series, Born to Save
Born to Save
Good News For Those On The Naughty List
Week 1
Highlights:
Romans 5:12-21
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Through Adam sin overflowed, but through Jesus grace overflows.
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Through Adam there is no condemnation for all, but through Jesus there is justification for all who believe.
Romans 3:21-22
- Through Adam death reigned, but through Jesus we can reign in eternal life.
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Pastor Ryan Groshek kick off our sermon series, Born to Save
Born to Save
Good News For Those On The Naughty List
Week 1
Highlights:
Romans 5:12-21
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Through Adam sin overflowed, but through Jesus grace overflows.
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Through Adam there is no condemnation for all, but through Jesus there is justification for all who believe.
Romans 3:21-22
- Through Adam death reigned, but through Jesus we can reign in eternal life.
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Pastors Adam Jackson and Bill Van Kirk wrap up our sermon series, Stewardship & Service
Stewardship & Service
Pathway to Faithful Service
Week 1
Highlights:
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The Importance of MeetingHebrews 10:24-25
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The Importance of Belonging
1 John 4:7-12 -
The Importance of Serving
1 Peter 4:10-11
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Pastor Jack Guerra wraps up our sermon series, Stewardship & Service
Stewardship & Service
Stewardship is Discipleship
Week 1
Highlights:
2 Chronicles 24:8-18
1 Chronicles 29:1-20
Exodus 25-31
2 Corinthians 8:1-25
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Pastor Jack Guerra kick off our sermon series, Stewardship & Service
Stewardship & Service
Stewardship is Discipleship
Week 1
Highlights:
2 Chronicles 24:8-18
1 Chronicles 29:1-20
Exodus 25-31
2 Corinthians 8:1-25
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Pastors Adam Jackson and Bill Van Kirk kick off our sermon series, Stewardship & Service
Stewardship & Service
Pathway to Faithful Service
Week 1
Highlights:
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The Importance of MeetingHebrews 10:24-25
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The Importance of Belonging
1 John 4:7-12 -
The Importance of Serving
1 Peter 4:10-11
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Join us in this week's episode of "The Follow-Up" as we delve deeper into the book of Revelation. Pastor Jack and Pastor Adam provide insightful commentary and answer your burning questions about this intriguing part of the Bible. From the symbolism of the two witnesses to the meaning behind the trumpets, seals, and bowls, we explore how these teachings relate to our current times and our personal relationship with Jesus.
Timestamps:
0:12 - Introduction and Overview of Revelation
0:30 - Hope in Jesus Through Revelation
0:57 - Understanding the Trumpets and Judgment
1:23 - The Role of the Church in Difficult Times
1:51 - Anticipating the Ultimate Victory and New Creation
2:13 - Deciphering the Mighty Angel and the Little Scroll
3:06 - Interpreting Symbolism in Revelation
4:08 - The Church's Role in God's Plan
5:07 - Perspectives on Moses and Elijah as Two Witnesses
6:31 - The Church as a Symbolic Witness
7:27 - Navigating Different Interpretations of Revelation
9:09 - Understanding the Angel Measuring the Temple
10:09 - The Power of the Church's Witness
11:07 - Keeping Faith in Interpretation
12:24 - The Ultimate Message of Revelation
13:26 - Engaging with Different Views on End Times
14:17 - Historical Context of Revelation
15:17 - Living Ready for Jesus' Return
16:09 - The Importance of Being Prepared
17:06 - Growing and Learning in Faith
18:07 - Seeking Understanding Through Study
19:00 - The Symbolism of the Temple and Outer Courts
20:01 - The Significance of the Measured Temple
21:26 - Historical Perspective on the Outer Courts
22:32 - The Power of the Church and the Holy Spirit
23:18 - Symbolism of Time Periods in Revelation
24:37 - The Dual Nature of the Church's Experience
25:36 - Upcoming Break and Invitation to Next Episode
Key Topics:
Revelation's Symbolism and Its Relevance Today
The Role of the Church in End Times
Different Interpretations of Apocalyptic Imagery
The Power and Purpose of the Church's Witness
Pastor Jack Guerra continues in our Revelation sermon series.
Revelation: The Ultimate Victory
Week 11
Highlights:
Revelation 10 & 11
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The mission of God will be accomplished
Revelation 10:1-11 -
The mission of the Church will be accomplished
Revelation 11:1-19
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Pastor Adam Jackson continues in our Revelation sermon series.
Revelation: The Ultimate Victory
Week 11
Highlights:
Revelation 10 & 11
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The mission of God will be accomplished
Revelation 10:1-11 -
The mission of the Church will be accomplished
Revelation 11:1-19
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In this edition of The Follow Up, we explore key themes in Revelation chapters 8 and 9, discussing topics such as the power of prayer, the symbolism of the seven trumpets, the role of repentance, and the overall message of hope in Revelation. Our conversation aims to provide a deeper understanding of these chapters, encouraging listeners to reflect on their personal faith journey.
Time Stamps:
[00:00:00] - Introduction
[00:00:11] - Welcome and Overview of Revelation 8 and 9
[00:00:19] - Discussing the Power and Effectiveness of Prayer
[00:01:06] - Prayer as an Aroma in God's Presence
[00:01:24] - Understanding 'How Long?' in the Context of Revelation
[00:01:43] - The Significance of the Prayers of All God's People
[00:02:21] - Interpreting the Trumpets: Literal or Metaphorical?
[00:03:04] - Encouragement in Prayer Life
[00:03:27] - The Seven Trumpets as a Warning to Humanity
[00:04:13] - Analyzing Human Responses to the Trumpets
[00:05:12] - The Role of Repentance in the Judgments of the Seven Trumpets
[00:06:36] - Discussing Different Interpretations of the Seven Trumpets
[00:08:02] - Comprehensive Understanding of the Trumpets, Seals, and Bowls
[00:09:14] - Relating Current Events to Revelations
[00:10:23] - Historical Context of the Trumpets
[00:11:40] - Significance of the Seventh Trumpet
[00:12:21] - Identifying the Seven Trumpets in History
[00:13:58] - Insights from Thessalonians and Revelation
[00:15:36] - The Trumpet Call and Deliverance
[00:16:46] - Exploring the Hopeful Message in Revelation
[00:17:33] - The Mark of God on Believers
[00:18:32] - Comforting Someone Questioning Their Salvation
[00:20:31] - Dealing with the Weight of Sin and Mental Health Struggles
[00:21:53] - Embracing Forgiveness and Overcoming Guilt
[00:23:21] - Closing Remarks and Thank You
Questions:
1. How does Revelation 8 & 9 illustrate the power and effectiveness of the prayers of God's people?
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In what ways do the seven trumpets serve as a warning to humanity, and how does this relate to the concept of rebellion against God?
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How should the visions of the seven trumpets be interpreted - literally, metaphorically, or both? Why?
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What role does repentance play in the context of the judgments described in the seven trumpets?
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When we look at each of the seven trumpets, where do we find them in history? Are they happening simultaneously? or are they spaced out?
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In Revelation 9:4 about the seal of God on the foreheads of people. Can only angels see the mark or can other people see the mark too?
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What is the best way to comfort a person who at one time claimed to love God but is now questioning their salvation due to feeling the weight of their sins and mental health struggles?
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Pastor Adam Jackson continues in our Revelation sermon series.
Revelation: The Ultimate Victory
Week 10
Highlights:
Revelation 8 & 9
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God hears and responds to the prayers of his people
Revelation 8:1-5 -
God warns & responds to the rebellion of his creation
Revelation 8:6-13
Revelation 9:1-21 -
The trumpets lead to our deliverance and introduce our eternal hope
1 Thessalonians 4:14-18
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Welcome to this week's episode of "The Follow-Up," where we recap this week's sermon so you can go deeper in your relationship with Jesus.
In this episode:
We explore complex themes from the Book of Revelation, including the Mark of the Beast, the concept of the Rapture, and God's protection over His followers.
Join Pastor Jack and Pastor Bill as they provide insightful interpretations of Revelation chapters 7 and 8, discussing topics like the sealing of the 144,000, the Great Multitude, and the power of prayer.
Discover the intriguing contrasts between the Mark of the Beast and the Mark of God, and how these symbols represent choices and allegiances in the spiritual realm.
Understand the significance of the Half Hour of Silence in Heaven and its profound implications for believers.
Engage with thought-provoking questions raised by our congregation about the end times, and gain clarity on these often misunderstood topics.
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[Time Stamps]
00:00 Introduction
02:06 The Seal of God vs. the Mark of the Beast
05:07 The Significance of the 144,000
07:06 The Great Multitude and God's Inclusivity
09:02 The Power and Impact of Prayer
11:36 The Half Hour of Silence in Heaven
13:42 How to Find Relevance in Revelation Today
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Pastor Jack Guerra continues in our Revelation sermon series.
Revelation: The Ultimate Victory
Week 10
Highlights:
Revelation 8 & 9
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God hears and responds to the prayers of his people
Revelation 8:1-5 -
God warns & responds to the rebellion of his creation
Revelation 8:6-13
Revelation 9:1-21 -
The trumpets lead to our deliverance and introduce our eternal hope
1 Thessalonians 4:14-18
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Pastor Jack Guerra continues in our Revelation sermon series.
Revelation: The Ultimate Victory
Week 9
Highlights:
Revelation 7:1-17, 8:1-5
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The Holding Back of Destruction
Revelation 7:1-3 -
The Sealing of Servants
Revelation 7:4-8 -
The Worship of the Multitude
Revelation 7:9-17 -
The Silence of the Seventh Scroll
Revelation 8:1-5
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Pastor Bill Van Kirk continues in our Revelation sermon series.
Revelation: The Ultimate Victory
Week 9
Highlights:
Revelation 7:1-17, 8:1-5
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The Holding Back of Destruction
Revelation 7:1-3 -
The Sealing of Servants
Revelation 7:4-8 -
The Worship of the Multitude
Revelation 7:9-17 -
The Silence of the Seventh Scroll
Revelation 8:1-5
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In this deeply moving sermon, Christopher Yuan sheds light on the vital role that parents and grandparents must assume in guiding the younger generation about sexuality from a Christian perspective. Drawing from his own transformational journey, he emphasizes the urgency of initiating these discussions at an early age. This video also introduces valuable resources like the "Holy Sexuality Project" for home-based discipleship. Whether you're a parent seeking guidance on delicate conversations or someone yearning for a story of redemption and faith, this is a talk you shouldn't miss.
📅 Date Aired: 10/30/23
🎥 Episode Summary:
Join us as we delve deep into the intricate layers of Revelation 6, a chapter rich in symbolism, prophecy, and divine messages. Together, we'll tackle the pressing questions and decipher the meanings behind the Four Horsemen, the martyrs beneath the altar, and the celestial phenomena described. Gain a clearer understanding of this critical chapter and its place within the overarching narrative of the Book of Revelation.
📖 Key Topics Discussed:
Who are the Four Horsemen and what do they symbolize?
The significance of the seals being broken.
The martyrs' cry and its relevance to modern believers.
Decoding the cosmic disturbances: stars, sky, and more.
How Revelation 6 fits into the broader eschatological framework.
🎙 Featuring: [Pastor Jeff and Pastor Ryan]
📚 Mentioned Verses & References:
Revelation 6:1-17
Old Testament parallels and prophetic passages.
Scholarly interpretations and historical context.
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Pastor Ryan Groshek continues in our Revelation sermon series.
Revelation: The Ultimate Victory
Week 8
Highlights:
Revelation 6:1-17
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Christ sovereignly appoints the trials and tribulations of this age
Revelation 6:1-8 -
Christ sovereignly appoints the persecution of His people
Revelation 6:9-11 -
Christ sovereignly appoints justice and wrath for an unbelieving world
Revelation 6:12-17
Revelation 8:1-5
Matthew 24:4-14
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Pastor Jeff Lederer continues in our Revelation sermon series.
Revelation: The Ultimate Victory
Week 8
Highlights:
Revelation 6:1-17
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Christ sovereignly appoints the trials and tribulations of this age
Revelation 6:1-8 -
Christ sovereignly appoints the persecution of His people
Revelation 6:9-11 -
Christ sovereignly appoints justice and wrath for an unbelieving world
Revelation 6:12-17
Revelation 8:1-5
Matthew 24:4-14
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Join Carrie for another insightful episode of "The Follow-Up Podcast". This week, she's joined by Pastors Jack and Jeff to dive deep into Revelation chapter 5. In this discussion, they touch upon:
The mysteries and unknowns surrounding heaven and its celestial inhabitants.
An exploration of the scrolls' significance in Revelation.
Debating the age-old concept of loved ones watching over us from heaven.
Correcting prevalent misconceptions about the afterlife.
Grasping the poignant heartbreak stemming from the unfulfilled scrolls.
Discussing why John omits the notable transfiguration event in Revelation.
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Pastor Jeff Pittman continues in our Revelation sermon series.
Revelation: The Ultimate Victory
Week 7
Highlights:
Revelation 5:1-14
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Jesus provided a way
Revelation 5:9
John 14:6 -
Jesus demonstrated His love
Revelation 5:9
Romans 5:8 -
Jesus gives us purpose
Revelation 5:10
1 Peter 2:9-10
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Pastor Jack Guerra continues in our Revelation sermon series.
Revelation: The Ultimate Victory
Week 7
Highlights:
Revelation 5:1-14
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Jesus provided a way
Revelation 5:9
John 14:6 -
Jesus demonstrated His love
Revelation 5:9
Romans 5:8 -
Jesus gives us purpose
Revelation 5:10
1 Peter 2:9-10
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Join us for a deep dive into Revelation chapter 4, where we explore the heavenly Throne Room and the significance of worship. In this episode, we dissect the text, answering questions about the heavenly vision, the crowns laid before the throne, and the mysterious creatures with multiple wings.
🔍 Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:37 - Exploring the Heavenly Vision
03:12 - The Crowns Before the Throne
07:28 - Understanding the Creatures with Multiple Wings
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Pastor Adam Jackson continues in our Revelation sermon series.
Revelation: The Ultimate Victory
Week 6
Highlights:
Revelation 4:1-11
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The Vision of God's Throne
Revelation 4:1-3 -
The Centrality of God's Throne
Revelation 4:4-8 -
The Eternal Worship of the One on the Throne
Revelation 4:8-11
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Pastor Bill Van Kirk continues in our Revelation sermon series.
Revelation: The Ultimate Victory
Week 6
Highlights:
Revelation 4:1-11
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The Vision of God's Throne
Revelation 4:1-3 -
The Centrality of God's Throne
Revelation 4:4-8 -
The Eternal Worship of the One on the Throne
Revelation 4:8-11
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Description:
Join us in this week's episode of The Follow-Up as we recap and delve deeper into this week's sermon on Revelation chapter 3.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:00:15 - Welcome & Episode Overview
00:00:39 - Discussion on Churches in Revelation
00:01:34 - Church of Sardis: Reputation vs. Spiritual Depth
00:02:21 - The Focus and Driving Force of Churches
00:03:06 - Importance of Spiritual Authenticity
00:03:41 - The Church's Heart and Posture
00:04:30 - Imagery of White Garments in Salvation
00:05:13 - Righteousness of Christ & Endurance
00:06:15 - Faithfulness Amid Challenges: Church of Philadelphia
00:07:18 - Staying Hopeful and Faithful
00:08:16 - Focusing on Victory and Future Hope
00:09:00 - Keeping Eyes on the Finish Line
00:10:11 - Jesus Knocking at the Door: Personal Invitation
00:11:52 - Opening the Door to Jesus
00:13:08 - Engaging with Others’ Lives as Believers
00:13:56 - Understanding and Appreciating Grace
00:14:57 - Names in the Book of Life: Permanent or Temporary?
00:17:11 - Assurance for the Faithful
00:18:51 - Enduring Patiently: Interpretation of Revelation 3:10
00:21:13 - Believers Facing Difficulties Worldwide
00:22:12 - Responding to Events in Israel: Christian Perspective
00:25:13 - Living Ready for Jesus’ Return
00:26:12 - Closing Prayer for Israel and Believers
00:27:40 - Episode Closing
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Pastor Garet Meyer continues in our Revelation sermon series.
Revelation: The Ultimate Victory
Week 5
Highlights:
Revelation 3:1-22
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Beware of superficial faith
Revelation 3:1-6 -
Be committed to enduring faith
Revelation 3:7-13 -
Beware of apathetic faith
Revelation 3:14-22
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Pastor Adam Jackson continues in our Revelation sermon series.
Revelation: The Ultimate Victory
Week 5
Highlights:
Revelation 3:1-22
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Beware of superficial faith
Revelation 3:1-6 -
Be committed to enduring faith
Revelation 3:7-13 -
Beware of apathetic faith
Revelation 3:14-22
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Join host Carrie in a profound discussion with Pastors Jeff and Bill as they delve into the subtle dynamics between fandom and idolatry, and share personal insights on maintaining a Christ-centered life amidst various distractions and temptations as well as other insights from Revelation 2:12-29.
🔍 Key Topics:
Moving from fandom to idolatry unknowingly.
Approaching loved ones involved in non-Christian practices.
The struggle for approval and comfort.
📌 Timestamps:
00:08:37 - Celebrities, sports teams, and unintentional idol worship.
00:14:11 - Engaging non-believers with love and truth.
00:27:05 - Personal struggles with social media and seeking approval.
✨ Insights Gained:
Pastors Jeff and Bill open up about their experiences, providing valuable insights and advice on living a life of faith, commitment, and discernment while avoiding the trap of idolatry.
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Pastor Jeff Lederer continues in our Revelation sermon series.
Revelation: The Ultimate Victory
Week 4
Highlights:
Revelation 2:12-17
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Be Faithful in Enemy Territory
Revelation 2:13 -
Know the Enemy's Game Plan
Revelation 2:14-15 -
Repent before you become the enemy
Revelation 2:16
Revelation 2:18-29
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Faithfulness is Love, Faith, Service, and Perseverance
Revelation 2:19 -
Faithfulness is not tolerating false teaching and practices
Revelation 2:20 -
Faithfulness to the End reveals the Church
Revelation 2:25-29
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Pastor Bill Van Kirk continues in our Revelation sermon series.
Revelation: The Ultimate Victory
Week 4
Highlights:
Revelation 2:12-17
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Be Faithful in Enemy Territory
Revelation 2:13 -
Know the Enemy's Game Plan
Revelation 2:14-15 -
Repent before you become the enemy
Revelation 2:16
Revelation 2:18-29
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Faithfulness is Love, Faith, Service, and Perseverance
Revelation 2:19 -
Faithfulness is not tolerating false teaching and practices
Revelation 2:20 -
Faithfulness to the End reveals the Church
Revelation 2:25-29
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The Follow Up: Revelation 2:1-11 | Week 3
Rapture Interpretations:
- People seek understanding regarding different interpretations of the Rapture, tribulation, and Millennium.
Church Beliefs and Handling Differences:
- Addressing differing beliefs is vital. The church emphasizes truth, love, and adhering to Biblical guidelines (Matthew 18, 1 Corinthians 5) in managing these situations.
The Second Death in Revelation:
- Pastors refute the belief of annihilationism related to the "second death" and advocate for a historic church view of eternal conscious torment as hell's depiction, referring to the Lake of Fire and separation from God.
Relevance of Jesus' Resurrection:
- Jesus' victory over death provides hope and reassurance, especially during challenging periods, reminding believers of the promise of eternal life.
Supporting Fear-Driven Believers:
- For believers with fear-based views on end times, pastors encourage a shift towards a motivation based on faith and love, emphasizing the promises in scripture, like John 3:16.
Motivation for Serving God:
- True motivation should be rooted in genuine love for Jesus and seeking His love as the ultimate reward.
Our Relationship with God:
- God desires obedience out of love, not fear. He longs for a deeper relationship with His children.
Emphasis on Jesus in Scripture:
- Apostles centered their teachings on Jesus and His love, rather than inducing fear.
Recognizing Genuine Faith:
- True faith is evident through our actions and genuine joy in serving, rather than serving out of obligation or guilt.
Understanding Spiritual Forces:
- Both God and Satan influence people. Recognizing spiritual darkness and its manifestations is crucial, though a full understanding of Satan's hierarchy remains elusive.
Views on Rapture and End Times:
- The church is open to various end times interpretations. The core emphasis is on Jesus' return and judgment. Different views include dispensational pre-millennialism, historic pre-millennialism, amillennialism, and post-millennialism.
Unity in Beliefs:
- Spring Lake Church prioritizes unity in key foundational beliefs such as the return and lordship of Jesus, and the future judgment and rewards.
Quotes:
1. "I still hammer truth and love... stand in truth."
2. "The church has historically viewed hell as eternal conscious torment."
3. "Hold on to the promise of eternal life."
4. "Set your eyes on Jesus... the reward of Heaven."
5. "See Jesus as the reward."
6. "Deepen your love for God."
7. "Focus on Jesus and His love."
8. "Recognize genuine love for God through actions."
9. "Address the spiritual darkness present."
10. "Unity in the return and lordship of Jesus."
Pastor Jack Guerra continues in our Revelation sermon series.
Revelation: The Ultimate Victory
Week 3
Highlights:
Revelation 2:1-11
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Ephesus
Revelation 2:1-7
Don't Forget love as you strive for knowledge. -
Smyrna
Revelation 2:8-11
Don't be afraid no matter what you face.
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Pastor Ryan continues in our Revelation sermon series.
Revelation: The Ultimate Victory
Week 3
Highlights:
Revelation 2:1-11
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Ephesus
Revelation 2:1-7
Don't Forget love as you strive for knowledge. -
Smyrna
Revelation 2:8-11
Don't be afraid no matter what you face.
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In the latest enlightening episode of "The Follow Up," join Pastors Bill and Jack as they field insightful questions from Carrie, helping viewers dive deeper into the complexities and nuances of the weekend sermon on Revelation 1:4-20.
Together, they explore pivotal topics such as the intricate narratives found within the Book of Revelation, the essence of maintaining a strong spiritual connection in contemporary times, and the guidance scripture provides in navigating current global events.
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Pastor Jack Guerra continues in our Revelation sermon series.
Revelation: The Ultimate Victory
Week 2
Highlights:
Revelation 1:1-3
1. The Players of Revelation
Revelation 1:4-6
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The purpose: Get ready
Revelation 1:7-8 -
The Revelation
Revelation 1:9-20
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Welcome to the Follow-Up podcast series! In this episode, we dive into the exciting journey of studying The Book of Revelation and what inspired us to embark on this endeavor. Join us as we discuss the blessings we can expect from studying Revelation, the concept of "soon" in the biblical context, and practical ways to engage with and understand this challenging book. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel and send us your questions via email at social@SpringLakeChurch.org for future Q&A sessions.
Stay tuned for more insightful discussions on this series!
Pastor Jack Guerra kicks off our Revelation sermon series.
Revelation: The Ultimate Victory
Week 1
Highlights:
Revelation 1:1-3
1. We might not understand EVERYTHING in this letter, but we can absolutely understand the main thing!
2. Understand that there is a lot of symbolism and it shows up in many ways.
3. We need to understand that this is a culmination of the Bible.
4. We will need to understand how the book is organized.
5. It's important to see all of this world and the next from a heavenly perspective!
6. We are blessed and will be blessed but it's not easy!
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Pastor Jack Guerra kicks off our Revelation sermon series.
Revelation: The Ultimate Victory
Week 1
Highlights:
Revelation 1:1-3
1. We might not understand EVERYTHING in this letter, but we can absolutely understand the main thing!
2. Understand that there is a lot of symbolism and it shows up in many ways.
3. We need to understand that this is a culmination of the Bible.
4. We will need to understand how the book is organized.
5. It's important to see all of this world and the next from a heavenly perspective!
6. We are blessed and will be blessed but it's not easy!
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Sermon: Beyond the Weekends
Pastor Adam Jackson
Ephesians 4:11-16 NIV
What does God want for you?
God wants you to fully look like Jesus
Ephesians 4:11-13 NIV
God wants you to be stable in the truth
Ephesians 4:14 NIV
God wants the church to be built up in love for one another
Ephesians 4:15-16 NIV
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Sermon: It's the Weekend
Pastor Jack Guerra
Mission and Vision
Vision Statement:
Spring Lake Church, through the power of the Holy Spirit, will develop and equip tens of thousands of people, to be Christ followers and disciplemakers, resulting in an enduring legacy of God's love in Northeastern Wisconsin and the world.
Mission Statement:
Loving God | Maturing in His Character | Reaching the World
1 Peter 2:4-10 NIV
We have a responsibility to everyone in the rooms (and online) to give them the opportunity to grow in understanding and relationship to Christ.
Philippians 2:1-4 NIV
Romans 12:3-8 NIV
Romans 12:10 NIV
What does this look like on a weekend?
Pray for our weekends! Pray for the church! Pray for our leadership!
Contribute and don't just consume.
Look for community and not just a lesson.
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Sermon: It's the Weekend
Pastor Jack Guerra
Mission and Vision
Vision Statement:
Spring Lake Church, through the power of the Holy Spirit, will develop and equip tens of thousands of people, to be Christ followers and disciplemakers, resulting in an enduring legacy of God's love in Northeastern Wisconsin and the world.
Mission Statement:
Loving God | Maturing in His Character | Reaching the World
1 Peter 2:4-10 NIV
We have a responsibility to everyone in the rooms (and online) to give them the opportunity to grow in understanding and relationship to Christ.
Philippians 2:1-4 NIV
Romans 12:3-8 NIV
Romans 12:10 NIV
What does this look like on a weekend?
Pray for our weekends! Pray for the church! Pray for our leadership!
Contribute and don't just consume.
Look for community and not just a lesson.
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Sermon: Beyond the Weekends
Pastor Adam Jackson
Ephesians 4:11-16 NIV
What does God want for you?
God wants you to fully look like Jesus
Ephesians 4:11-13 NIV
God wants you to be stable in the truth
Ephesians 4:14 NIV
God wants the church to be built up in love for one another
Ephesians 4:15-16 NIV
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Pastor Jack continues in our sermon series, Summer Playlist Vol. 2
Summer Playlist Vol 2.
Week 10
Highlights:
1 Timothy 4:11-14 NIV
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Speech
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Conduct
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Love
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Faith/Loyalty
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Purity
6 Do not Neglect your gift
1 Timothy 4:14-16 MSG
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Pastor Bill continues in our sermon series, Summer Playlist Vol. 2
Summer Playlist Vol 2.
Week 9
Highlights:
Mark 10:17-27
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Assess Your Quest
Mark 10:17-20
2 Corinthians 13:5 -
Uncover Your One Thing
Mark 10:21-22
Luke 14:33 -
Confront Wealth's Challenge
Mark 10:23-27
1 Timothy 6:10
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Pastor Adam continues in our sermon series, Summer Playlist vol. 2
Summer Playlist vol 2.
Week 8
Highlights:
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Address the needs of others
Romans 12:13
Hebrews 13:2
3 John 1:8
1 Peter 4:9 -
Don't wait for ideal circumstances
Acts 28:7-10 -
Pray for discernment
Philippians 1:9-11 -
Understand every act is noticed by Jesus
Matthew 25:31-40
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Pastor Bill continues in our sermon series, Summer Playlist Vol. 2
Summer Playlist Vol 2.
Week 8
Highlights:
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Dwell in the House of the Lord.
Psalms 27:4
John 15:4-5 -
Gaze upon the beauty of the Lord
Psalms 27:4
Hebrews 12:2 -
Inquire in His Temple
Psalms 27:4
James 1:5
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Pastor Bill continues in our sermon series, Summer Playlist vol. 2
Summer Playlist vol 2.
Week 7
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Pastor Jack continues in our sermon series, Summer Playlist vol. 2
Summer Playlist vol 2.
Week 6
Highlights:
- The timeline goes slower than you want and timeline wins every time!
- Your brains will be scrambled!
- No ONE replaces that person.
- Be aware of the ambush.
- Embrace the moment.
- Skills match intensity!
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Pastor Bill continues in our sermon series, Summer Playlist vol. 2
Summer Playlist vol 2.
Week 6
Highlights:
Luke 10:38-42
God is keenly aware of your responsibilities.
Luke 10:38
Disciples are learners.
Luke 10:39
Being with Jesus is different than being busy for Jesus.
Luke 10:40
Only one thing is truly needed.
Luke 10:41-42
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Pastor Jack continues in our sermon series, Summer Playlist vol. 2
Summer Playlist vol 2.
Week 5
Highlights:
- The timeline goes slower than you want and timeline wins every time!
- Your brains will be scrambled!
- No ONE replaces that person.
- Be aware of the ambush.
- Embrace the moment.
- Skills match intensity!
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Pastor Bill continues in our sermon series, Summer Playlist vol. 2
Summer Playlist vol 2.
Week 5
Highlights:
Luke 10:38-42
God is keenly aware of your responsibilities.
Luke 10:38
Disciples are learners.
Luke 10:39
Being with Jesus is different than being busy for Jesus.
Luke 10:40
Only one thing is truly needed.
Luke 10:41-42
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Jeff L continues in our sermon series, Summer Playlist Vol. 2
Summer Playlist
Week 4
2 Corinthians 1:3-7 ESV
Psalm 139:23-24 ESV
Highlights:
1. Help others see God and themselves accurately in their circumstances.
Psalm 13:5-6 ESV
Psalm 46:1 ESV
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Your testimony of God's comfort in your own life is purposeful and powerful.
Revelation 12:11 ESV
2 Corinthians 1:8-11 -
Healing takes place in the context of prayerful community.
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Pastor Jeff P continues in our sermon series, Summer Playlist vol. 2
Summer Playlist vol 2.
Week 4
Highlights:
1 Timothy 6:7-10
1 Timothy 6:17-19
Love of Money to Blessing of Money
Pride to Gratitude
Temporary to Eternal
Accumulate to Generous
Dissatisfaction to Contentment
John 10:10
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Pastor Jeff P continues in our sermon series, Summer Playlist vol. 2
Summer Playlist vol 2.
Week 3
Highlights:
1 Timothy 6:7-10
1 Timothy 6:17-19
Love of Money to Blessing of Money
Pride to Gratitude
Temporary to Eternal
Accumulate to Generous
Dissatisfaction to Contentment
John 10:10
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Jeff L continues in our sermon series, Summer Playlist Vol. 2
Summer Playlist
Week 3
2 Corinthians 1:3-7 ESV
Psalm 139:23-24 ESV
Highlights:
1. Help others see God and themselves accurately in their circumstances.
Psalm 13:5-6 ESV
Psalm 46:1 ESV
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Your testimony of God's comfort in your own life is purposeful and powerful.
Revelation 12:11 ESV
2 Corinthians 1:8-11 -
Healing takes place in the context of prayerful community.
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Pastor Jack continues in Volume 2 of our returning sermon series, Summer Playlist
Summer Playlist, Vol. 2
Week 2
Highlights:
Looking at marriage in hindsight, what would I pass on about love?
1 Corinthians 13:1-13
Fight selfishness. (Philippians 2:3-4; 1 Corinthians 13:4-7)
Enjoy sex, but don’t worship it.
Avoid habitual meanness. (Ephesians 4:25-27; Ephesians 4:29-32)
Pay attention to communication skills.
Beware of bitterness. (Hebrews 12:15; 1 Corinthians 13:6)
Don’t quit. (1 Corinthians 13:7-8)
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Pastor Adam kicks off Volume 2 of our returning sermon series, Summer Playlist
Summer Playlist, Vol. 2
Week 1
Highlights:
Romans 12:1-2
As it come to worship…
Your life is the melody. (Romans 12:1)
God is the audience. (Romans 11:33-36)
Hebrews 12:28-29
The renewal of your mind keeps you in tune.
Romans 12:2
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
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Pastor Jack kicks off Volume 2 of our returning sermon series, Summer Playlist
Summer Playlist, Vol. 2
Week 1
Highlights:
Looking at marriage in hindsight, what would I pass on about love?
1 Corinthians 13:1-13
Fight selfishness. (Philippians 2:3-4; 1 Corinthians 13:4-7)
Enjoy sex, but don’t worship it.
Avoid habitual meanness. (Ephesians 4:25-27; Ephesians 4:29-32)
Pay attention to communication skills.
Beware of bitterness. (Hebrews 12:15; 1 Corinthians 13:6)
Don’t quit. (1 Corinthians 13:7-8)
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Pastor Jeff concludes our sermon series in Galatians, No Other Gospel
No Other Gospel
Week 7
Highlights:
Galatians 6:1-10
Stay Humble. Do Good. (Galatians 6:11-17)
Stay Humble. Know Your Identity.
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Pastor Jack concludes our sermon series in Galatians, No Other Gospel
No Other Gospel
Week 7
Highlights:
Galatians 6:1-10
Stay Humble. Do Good. (Galatians 6:10; Galatians 6:11-17)
Stay Humble. Know Your Identity. (Galatians 6:14)
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Pastor Adam continues our sermon series in Galatians, No Other Gospel
No Other Gospel
Week 6
Highlights:
True freedom is a life of love empowered by the Spirit.
Three steps to true freedom:
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Recognize the war within. (Galatians 5:13-18)
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Reject the desires of the flesh. (Galatians 5:19-21)
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Respond to the Spirit's leading. (Galatians 5:22-26)
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Pastor Ryan continues our sermon series in Galatians, No Other Gospel
No Other Gospel
Week 6
Highlights:
True freedom is a life of love empowered by the Spirit.
Three steps to true freedom:
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Recognize the war within. (Galatians 5:13-18)
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Reject the desires of the flesh. (Galatians 5:19-21)
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Respond to the Spirit's leading. (Galatians 5:22-26)
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Pastor Jack continues our sermon series in Galatians, No Other Gospel
No Other Gospel
Week 6
Highlights:
Galatians 5:1-12
Hold to your freedom in Christ. (Galatians 5:1-6)
Beware of distractions. (Galatians 5:7-12)
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Pastor Adam continues our sermon series in Galatians, No Other Gospel
No Other Gospel
Week 6
Highlights:
Galatians 5:1-12
Hold to your freedom in Christ. (Galatians 5:1-6)
Beware of distractions. (Galatians 5:7-12)
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Audio from Spring Lake's Faithful Women's Conference with Glenna Marshall in April 2023
Audio from Spring Lake's Faithful Women's Conference with Glenna Marshall in April 2023
Audio from Spring Lake's Faithful Women's Conference with Glenna Marshall in April 2023
Pastor Jack continues our sermon series in Galatians, No Other Gospel
No Other Gospel
Week 5
Highlights:
Faith came to reveal who we truly are as sons and daughters of God in Christ. (Galatians 3:21-29)
By the Holy Spirit, we are children and not slaves. (Galatians 4:1-11)
Family holds us accountable. (Galatians 4:12-20)
As Family, we have an infinite inheritance. Don't settle for less! (Galatians 4:21-31)
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Pastor Jeff continues our sermon series in Galatians, No Other Gospel
No Other Gospel
Week 5
Highlights:
Galatians 3:23-29
The law was meant to:
1. Mirror God’s holiness
2. Restrain evil
3. Reveal what is pleasing to God
Faith came to reveal who we truly are as sons and daughters of God in Christ. (Galatians 4:1-11)
"Has it ever occurred to you that one hundred pianos all tuned to the same fork are automatically tuned to each other? They are of one accord by being tuned, not to each other, but to another standard to which each one must individually bow. So one hundred worshipers met together, each one looking away to Christ, are in heart nearer to each other than they could possibly be, were they to become 'unity' conscious and turn their eyes away from God to strive for closer fellowship." -A.W. Tozer, The Pursuit of God
By the Holy Spirit, we are children and not slaves. (Galatians 4:12-20)
Family holds us accountable. (Galatians 4:21-31)
"To be right with God as a judge is a great thing, but to be loved and cared for by God the Father is greater…If you want to judge how well a person understands Christianity, find out how much he makes of the thought of being God’s child, and having God as his Father. If this is not the thought that prompts and controls his worship and prayers and his whole outlook on life, it means that he does not understand Christianity very well at all." - J.I. Packer, Knowing God
As Family, we have an infinite inheritance. Don't settle for less!
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Pastor Jack continues our sermon series in Galatians, No Other Gospel
No Other Gospel
Week 4
Highlights:
Galatians 3:1-22
Faith, not works, brings salvation. (Galatians 3:1-5)
Faith, not works, has always been what makes us right with God! (Galatians 3:6-14)
Salvation comes through the promise and not the law. (Galatians 3:15-22)
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Pastor Adam continues our sermon series in Galatians, No Other Gospel
No Other Gospel
Week 4
Highlights:
Galatians 3:1-22
Faith, not works, brings salvation. (Galatians 3:1-5)
Faith, not works, has always been what makes us right with God! (Galatians 3:6-14)
Salvation comes through the promise and not the law. (Galatians 3:15-22)
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Pastor Garet continues our sermon series in Galatians, No Other Gospel
No Other Gospel
Week 3
Highlights:
Galatians 2:11-21
The Story (Galatians 1:7; Galatians 2:11-12)
The Issue (Galatians 2:12-16; Matthew 18:15-17)
The Argument (Galatians 2:17-21)
The Results . . .
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Pastor Jack continues our sermon series in Galations, No Other Gospel
No Other Gospel
Week 3
Highlights:
Galatians 2:11-21
The Story (Galatians 1:7; Galatians 2:11-12)
The Issue (Galatians 2:12-16; Matthew 18:15-17)
The Argument (Galatians 2:17-21)
The Results . . .
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Pastor Jack continues our sermon series in Galations, No Other Gospel
No Other Gospel
Week 2
Highlights:
Galatians 1:11-24; Galatians 2:1-10
The Gospel’s Source (Galatians 1:11-14)
The Gospel’s Impact (Galatians 1:15-24)
The Gospel’s Clarity (Galatians 2:1-10)
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Pastor Adam continues our sermon series in Galations, No Other Gospel
No Other Gospel
Week 2
Highlights:
Galatians 1:11-24; Galatians 2:1-10
The Gospel’s Source (Galatians 1:11-12)
The Gospel’s Impact (Galatians 1:13-24)
The Gospel’s Clarity (Galatians 2:1-10)
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Pastor Jack kicks off our new sermon series in Galatians, No Other Gospel.
Galatians 1:1-10
Here are 5 practical applications that can be drawn from Galatians 1:1-10:
1. We should be careful who we listen to (Galatians 1:7-8)
2. We should prioritize the true gospel (Galatians 1:8)
3. We should be bold in defending the truth (Galatians 1:1-5)
4. We should seek to please God, not people (Galatians 1:10)
5. We should avoid legalism and works-based salvation (Galatians 2:20-21)
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Celebrate Christ's Resurrection with Pastor Bill on this Easter Sunday!
Highlights:
Because of the resurrection of Jesus…
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We have a relationship based on grace. (Hebrews 9:15; John 1:12; Eph 2:8-9)
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We get to live in a new way. (Romans 6:4)
- Desires Change (Ephesians 4:22-24)
- Minds Change (Colossians 3:1-3)
- Ultimate Purpose Changes (Galatians 2:20) -
We have heaven. (Revelations 21:4; John 11:24-27; 1 Corinthians 15:54-56)
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Celebrate baptism with Pastor Ryan!
Highlights:
Myth #1: Baptism is a means of salvation.
Truth: Baptism is an outward sign of salvation. (Acts 2:41; Acts 8:12)
Myth #2: Baptism is for next-level Christians.
Truth: Baptism is for every Christian. (Colossians 2:9-15)
Myth #3: Baptism is a repeatable symbol of cleansing.
Truth: Baptism is a one-time symbol of conversion. (Romans 6:1-10)
Myth #4: Baptism is optional.
Truth: Baptism is commanded. (Matthew 28:19-20)
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Celebrate baptism with Pastor Adam!
Highlights:
Myth #1: Baptism is a means of salvation.
Truth: Baptism is an outward sign of salvation. (Acts 2:41; Acts 8:12)
Myth #2: Baptism is for next-level Christians.
Truth: Baptism is for every Christian. (Colossians 2:9-15)
Myth #3: Baptism is a repeatable symbol of cleansing.
Truth: Baptism is a one-time symbol of conversion. (Romans 6:1-10)
Myth #4: Baptism is optional.
Truth: Baptism is commanded. (Matthew 28:19-20)
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Celebrate Christ's Resurrection with Pastor Jack on this Easter Sunday!
Highlights:
Because of the resurrection of Jesus…
- We have a relationship based on grace. (1 John 2:2 NKJV)
Now, God's grace could be poured out on all who would believe in the Lord Jesus. (Ephesians 2:8; John 1:16-17)
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We get to live in a new way. (John 1:12; 1 John 3:1-2; Galatians 6:10; 1 Corinthians 12:26; Ephesians 2:19; John 13:34)
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We have heaven. (Revelation 21:4; John 11:25-26; 1 Corinthians 15:54-57)
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Pastor Jack continues our sermon series, Covenants
Covenants
Week 7
Highlights:
The New Covenant is an upgrade in the relationship with God. (Jeremiah 31:31-34)
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From temporary to everlasting (Jeremiah 31:31-32; Jeremiah 32:38-40)
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From paper to heart (Jeremiah 31:33-34; 2 Corinthians 3:3; Hebrews 8:10)
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From visiting to moving in (Ezekiel 36:24-28)
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Pastor Ryan continues our sermon series, Covenants
Covenants
Week 7
Highlights:
The New Covenant is an upgrade in the relationship with God. (Jeremiah 31:31-34)
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From temporary to everlasting (Jeremiah 31:31-32; Jeremiah 32:38-40)
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From paper to heart (Jeremiah 31:33-34)
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From visiting to moving in (Ezekiel 36:24-28)
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Pastor Bill continues our sermon series, Covenants
Covenants
Week 6
Highlights:
Psalms 89:30-37
The Role of God’s Chosen KING (Deuteronomy 17:14-20; Genesis 17:6)
The Promise of the Eternal Kingdom (2 Samuel 7:8-16)
The Need for the King of Righteousness (Isaiah 9:6-7; Jeremiah 23:5-6)
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Pastor Adam continues our sermon series, Covenants
Covenants
Week 6
Highlights:
Psalms 89:30-37
The Role of God’s Chosen KING (Deuteronomy 17:14-20; Genesis 17:6)
The Promise of the Eternal Kingdom (2 Samuel 7:8-16)
The Need for the King of Righteousness (Isaiah 9:6-7; Jeremiah 23:5-6)
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Pastor Ryan continues our sermon series, Covenants
Covenants
Week 5
Highlights:
God graciously rescues His people and establishes a relationship with them to set them apart for the sake of the world.
Exodus 19:1-6
Within this relationship God gives His people three gifts.
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Instructions - Exodus 20:1-17
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Sacrificial System - Leviticus 16:6-10, 34; Leviticus 17:11
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His Presence - Exodus 25:8,9
God graciously rescues His people and establishes a relationship with them to set them apart for the sake of the world.
1 Peter 2:9-10
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Pastor Jeff continues our sermon series, Covenants
Covenants
Week 5
Highlights:
God graciously rescues His people and establishes a relationship with them to set them apart for the sake of the world.
Exodus 19:1-6
Within this relationship God gives His people three gifts.
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Instructions - Exodus 20:1-17
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Sacrificial System - Leviticus 16:6-10, 34; Leviticus 17:11
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His Presence - Exodus 25:8
God graciously rescues His people and establishes a relationship with them to set them apart for the sake of the world.
1 Peter 2:9-10
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Pastor Garet continues our sermon series, Covenants
Covenants
Week 4
Highlights:
Genesis 15:10-18
Four remarkable truths about God from the Abrahamic Covenant.
Remarkable truth #1:
God is an amazingly gracious God. (Genesis 12:1; Joshua 24:2-3)
Remarkable truth #2:
God’s plan is bigger than just one person or group. (Genesis 12:2-3)
LAND
OFFSPRING
UNIVERSAL BLESSING
Remarkable truth #3:
1. Abraham had to leave his land. (Genesis 12:1)
2. Abraham and all males had to be circumcised. (Genesis 17:10-14)
3. Abraham had to believe God’s promises and walk in His ways. (Genesis 15:6)
Remarkable truth #4:
God is orchestrating His redemptive plan that will later culminate in salvation for all. (Galatians 3:6-9)
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Pastor Bill continues our sermon series, Covenants
Covenants
Week 4
Highlights:
Genesis 15:10-18
Four remarkable truths about God from the Abrahamic Covenant.
Remarkable truth #1:
God is an amazingly gracious God. (Genesis 12:1; Joshua 24:2-3)
Remarkable truth #2:
God’s plan is bigger than just one person or group. (Genesis 12:2-3)
LAND (Genesis 15:18)
OFFSPRING (Genesis 15:4-5)
UNIVERSAL BLESSING (Genesis 18:18; Galatians 3:16)
Remarkable truth #3:
1. Abraham had to leave his land. (Genesis 12:1)
2. Abraham and all males had to be circumcised. (Genesis 17:10-14)
3. Abraham had to believe God’s promises and walk in His ways. (Genesis 15:6)
4. Abraham was called to be a blessing to others. (Genesis 12:3)
Remarkable truth #4:
God is orchestrating His redemptive plan that will later culminate in salvation for all. (Galatians 3:6-9)
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Pastor Jeff Lederer continues our sermon series, Covenants
Covenants
Week 3
Highlights:
Genesis 8:20-22; Genesis 9:1-17; Job 42:1-6; Genesis 6:5; Hebrews 11:7;
Genesis 8:20-22
The Covenant with Noah magnifies God’s mercy and faithfulness.
God’s mercy and faithfulness extend to all creation (Genesis 9:1-7)
God’s mercy and faithfulness restore humanity’s purpose and worth.
(Genesis 9:8-11; Exodus 20:20)
God’s mercy and faithfulness are covenantal. (Genesis 9:12-17)
God’s mercy and faithfulness are evident to all creation.
Acknowledge the true effects of sin.
God desires to redeem you and wash you clean.
Labor to see God’s grace in your life.
“God whispers to us in our pleasures,
speaks in our conscience,
but shouts in our pain:
it is His megaphone
to rouse a deaf world.”
-C.S. Lewis, The Problem of Pain
The Noahic covenant is a commitment and promise by God to preserve humanity that Christ may have a people to enter into and redeem from the curse of sin and death.
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Pastor Bill continues our sermon series, Covenants
Covenants
Week 3
Highlights:
Genesis 8:20-22; Genesis 9:1-17; Genesis 6:5-6
The Covenant with Noah magnifies God’s mercy and faithfulness.
God’s mercy and faithfulness extend to all creation. (Genesis 8:20-22)
God’s mercy and faithfulness restore humanity’s purpose and worth. (Genesis 9:1-7)
God’s mercy and faithfulness are covenantal. (Genesis 9:8-11)
God’s mercy and faithfulness are evident to all creation. (Genesis 9:12-17)
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Pastor Jeff Pittman continues our sermon series, Covenants
Covenants
Week 2
Highlights:
WHAT IS A COVENANT?
Covenants are agreements that establish a relationship with commitments and consequences.
God initiated the covenant through creation of man & woman. (Genesis 1:26-27)
God explained the commitments of the covenant. (Genesis 1:28-30)
God warned of the consequences of breaking the covenant. (Genesis 2:15-17)
Adam & Eve's disobedience broke the covenant. (Genesis 3:1-7, 16-19)
God will be the one to restore the covenant. (Genesis 3:15, 21)
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Pastor Adam continues our sermon series, Covenants
Covenants
Week 2
Highlights:
WHAT IS A COVENANT?
Covenants are agreements that establish a relationship with commitments and consequences.
God initiated the covenant through creation of man & woman. (Genesis 1:26-27)
God explained the commitments of the covenant. (Genesis 1:28)
God warned of the consequences of breaking the covenant. (Genesis 2:16-17)
Adam & Eve's disobedience broke the covenant. (Genesis 3:1-7)
God will be the one to restore the covenant. (Genesis 3:15, 21)
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Pastor Bill begins our sermon series, Covenants
Covenants
Week 1
Highlights:
WHAT IS A COVENANT?
Covenants are agreements that establish a relationship with commitments and consequences.
Proverbs 2:16-17
Malachi 2:13-14
WHY DOES GOD MAKE COVENANTS?
God makes covenants to reveal and accomplish His plan of salvation.
WHY SHOULD I CARE ABOUT THE COVENANTS?
Covenants help us appreciate our place in God’s unified story and our relationship to Jesus.
2 Corinthians 1:20
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Pastor Ryan begins our sermon series, Covenants
Covenants
Week 1
Highlights:
WHAT IS A COVENANT?
Covenants are agreements that establish a relationship with commitments and consequences.
Genesis 21:22-31
Proverbs 2:16-17
Malachi 2:13-14
WHY DOES GOD MAKE COVENANTS?
God makes covenants to reveal and accomplish His plan of salvation.
WHY SHOULD I CARE ABOUT THE COVENANTS?
Covenants help us appreciate our place in God’s unified story and our relationship to Jesus.
2 Corinthians 1:20
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Pastor Adam concludes our sermon series, The Book of Amos
The Book of Amos
Week 6
Highlights:
Amos 9:1-15
To those deserving judgment, God promises a future hope.
Promise of God’s Kingdom - Amos 9:11-12
Promise of Blessing - Amos 9:13-14
Promise of Security - Amos 9:14-15
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Pastor Ryan concludes our sermon series, The Book of Amos
The Book of Amos
Week 6
Highlights:
To those deserving judgment, God promises a future hope.
Fulfillment of Prophecies
1. National Israel
2. Jesus, the Messiah
3. The Church
4. The Millennial Kingdom
5. The New Creation
Promise of God’s Kingdom - Amos 9:11-12
Promise of Blessing - Amos 9:13-14
Promise of Security - Amos 9:14-15
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Pastor Jeff continues our sermon series, The Book of Amos
The Book of Amos
Week 5
Highlights:
Amos 7:1-17
This is what the Sovereign Lord showed me: He was preparing swarms of locusts after the king’s share had been harvested and just as the late crops were coming up. When they had stripped the land clean, I cried out, “Sovereign Lord, forgive! How can Jacob survive? He is so small!” So the Lord relented. “This will not happen,” the Lord said. This is what the Sovereign Lord showed me: The Sovereign Lord was calling for judgment by fire; it dried up the great deep and devoured the land. Then I cried out, “Sovereign Lord, I beg you, stop! How can Jacob survive? He is so small!” So the Lord relented. “This will not happen either,” the Sovereign Lord said. This is what he showed me: The Lord was standing by a wall that had been built true to plumb, with a plumb line in his hand. And the Lord asked me, “What do you see, Amos?” “A plumb line,” I replied. Then the Lord said, “Look, I am setting a plumb line among my people Israel; I will spare them no longer. “The high places of Isaac will be destroyed and the sanctuaries of Israel will be ruined; with my sword I will rise against the house of Jeroboam.” Then Amaziah the priest of Bethel sent a message to Jeroboam king of Israel: “Amos is raising a conspiracy against you in the very heart of Israel. The land cannot bear all his words. For this is what Amos is saying: “ ‘Jeroboam will die by the sword, and Israel will surely go into exile, away from their native land.’ ” Then Amaziah said to Amos, “Get out, you seer! Go back to the land of Judah. Earn your bread there and do your prophesying there. Don’t prophesy anymore at Bethel, because this is the king’s sanctuary and the temple of the kingdom.” Amos answered Amaziah, “I was neither a prophet nor the son of a prophet, but I was a shepherd, and I also took care of sycamore-fig trees. But the Lord took me from tending the flock and said to me, ‘Go, prophesy to my people Israel.’ Now then, hear the word of the Lord. You say, “ ‘Do not prophesy against Israel, and stop preaching against the descendants of Isaac.’ “Therefore this is what the Lord says: “ ‘Your wife will become a prostitute in the city, and your sons and daughters will fall by the sword. Your land will be measured and divided up, and you yourself will die in a pagan country. And Israel will surely go into exile, away from their native land.’ ”
Amos 8:1-14
How do we pray and what do we expect when we do?
Prayer does change things, all kinds of things.
But the most important thing it changes is us. As we engage in this communion with God more deeply and come to know the One with whom we are speaking more intimately, that growing knowledge of God reveals to us all the more brilliantly who we are and our need to change in conformity to Him. Prayer changes us profoundly.
-RC Sproul, The Prayer of the Lord
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Heed His warnings.
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Listen to His voice.
Romans 6:1-4
What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? By no means! We are those who have died to sin; how can we live in it any longer? Or don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.
James 4:13-17
- Obey His Word today.
Obedience is doing all that you are told, when you are told, and with the right heart attitude.
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Pastor Jeff continues our sermon series, The Book of Amos
The Book of Amos
Week 5
Highlights:
Amos 7:1-17
This is what the Sovereign Lord showed me: He was preparing swarms of locusts after the king’s share had been harvested and just as the late crops were coming up. When they had stripped the land clean, I cried out, “Sovereign Lord, forgive! How can Jacob survive? He is so small!” So the Lord relented. “This will not happen,” the Lord said. This is what the Sovereign Lord showed me: The Sovereign Lord was calling for judgment by fire; it dried up the great deep and devoured the land. Then I cried out, “Sovereign Lord, I beg you, stop! How can Jacob survive? He is so small!” So the Lord relented. “This will not happen either,” the Sovereign Lord said. This is what he showed me: The Lord was standing by a wall that had been built true to plumb, with a plumb line in his hand. And the Lord asked me, “What do you see, Amos?” “A plumb line,” I replied. Then the Lord said, “Look, I am setting a plumb line among my people Israel; I will spare them no longer. “The high places of Isaac will be destroyed and the sanctuaries of Israel will be ruined; with my sword I will rise against the house of Jeroboam.” Then Amaziah the priest of Bethel sent a message to Jeroboam king of Israel: “Amos is raising a conspiracy against you in the very heart of Israel. The land cannot bear all his words. For this is what Amos is saying: “ ‘Jeroboam will die by the sword, and Israel will surely go into exile, away from their native land.’ ” Then Amaziah said to Amos, “Get out, you seer! Go back to the land of Judah. Earn your bread there and do your prophesying there. Don’t prophesy anymore at Bethel, because this is the king’s sanctuary and the temple of the kingdom.” Amos answered Amaziah, “I was neither a prophet nor the son of a prophet, but I was a shepherd, and I also took care of sycamore-fig trees. But the Lord took me from tending the flock and said to me, ‘Go, prophesy to my people Israel.’ Now then, hear the word of the Lord. You say, “ ‘Do not prophesy against Israel, and stop preaching against the descendants of Isaac.’ “Therefore this is what the Lord says: “ ‘Your wife will become a prostitute in the city, and your sons and daughters will fall by the sword. Your land will be measured and divided up, and you yourself will die in a pagan country. And Israel will surely go into exile, away from their native land.’ ”
Amos 8:1-14
God’s patience should lead to repentance.
Heed His warnings.
Listen to His voice.
Obey His Word today.
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Pastor Adam continues in our sermon series, The Book of Amos
The Book of Amos
Week 4
Highlights:
Pursue the Lord above all.
Amos 5:1-17
Hear this word, Israel, this lament I take up concerning you: “Fallen is Virgin Israel, never to rise again, deserted in her own land, with no one to lift her up.” This is what the Sovereign Lord says to Israel: “Your city that marches out a thousand strong will have only a hundred left; your town that marches out a hundred strong will have only ten left.” This is what the Lord says to Israel: “Seek me and live; do not seek Bethel, do not go to Gilgal, do not journey to Beersheba. For Gilgal will surely go into exile, and Bethel will be reduced to nothing.” Seek the Lord and live, or he will sweep through the tribes of Joseph like a fire; it will devour them, and Bethel will have no one to quench it. There are those who turn justice into bitterness and cast righteousness to the ground. He who made the Pleiades and Orion, who turns midnight into dawn and darkens day into night, who calls for the waters of the sea and pours them out over the face of the land— the Lord is his name. With a blinding flash he destroys the stronghold and brings the fortified city to ruin. There are those who hate the one who upholds justice in court and detest the one who tells the truth. You levy a straw tax on the poor and impose a tax on their grain. Therefore, though you have built stone mansions, you will not live in them; though you have planted lush vineyards, you will not drink their wine. For I know how many are your offenses and how great your sins. There are those who oppress the innocent and take bribes and deprive the poor of justice in the courts. Therefore the prudent keep quiet in such times, for the times are evil. Seek good, not evil, that you may live. Then the Lord God Almighty will be with you, just as you say he is. Hate evil, love good; maintain justice in the courts. Perhaps the Lord God Almighty will have mercy on the remnant of Joseph. Therefore this is what the Lord, the Lord God Almighty, says: “There will be wailing in all the streets and cries of anguish in every public square. The farmers will be summoned to weep and the mourners to wail. There will be wailing in all the vineyards, for I will pass through your midst,” says the Lord.
Pursue authentic worship, not meaningless ritual.
Amos 5:18-27
Woe to you who long for the day of the Lord! Why do you long for the day of the Lord? That day will be darkness, not light. It will be as though a man fled from a lion only to meet a bear, as though he entered his house and rested his hand on the wall only to have a snake bite him. Will not the day of the Lord be darkness, not light— pitch-dark, without a ray of brightness? “I hate, I despise your religious festivals; your assemblies are a stench to me. Even though you bring me burnt offerings and grain offerings, I will not accept them. Though you bring choice fellowship offerings, I will have no regard for them. Away with the noise of your songs! I will not listen to the music of your harps. But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream! “Did you bring me sacrifices and offerings forty years in the wilderness, people of Israel? You have lifted up the shrine of your king, the pedestal of your idols, the star of your god— which you made for yourselves. Therefore I will send you into exile beyond Damascus,” says the Lord, whose name is God Almighty.
Humble yourself before the Lord.
Amos 6:1-14
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Pastor Jack continues in our sermon series, The Book of Amos
The Book of Amos
Week 4
Highlights:
Pursue the Lord above all.
Amos 5:1-17
Hear this word, Israel, this lament I take up concerning you: “Fallen is Virgin Israel, never to rise again, deserted in her own land, with no one to lift her up.” This is what the Sovereign Lord says to Israel: “Your city that marches out a thousand strong will have only a hundred left; your town that marches out a hundred strong will have only ten left.” This is what the Lord says to Israel: “Seek me and live; do not seek Bethel, do not go to Gilgal, do not journey to Beersheba. For Gilgal will surely go into exile, and Bethel will be reduced to nothing.” Seek the Lord and live, or he will sweep through the tribes of Joseph like a fire; it will devour them, and Bethel will have no one to quench it. There are those who turn justice into bitterness and cast righteousness to the ground. He who made the Pleiades and Orion, who turns midnight into dawn and darkens day into night, who calls for the waters of the sea and pours them out over the face of the land— the Lord is his name. With a blinding flash he destroys the stronghold and brings the fortified city to ruin. There are those who hate the one who upholds justice in court and detest the one who tells the truth. You levy a straw tax on the poor and impose a tax on their grain. Therefore, though you have built stone mansions, you will not live in them; though you have planted lush vineyards, you will not drink their wine. For I know how many are your offenses and how great your sins. There are those who oppress the innocent and take bribes and deprive the poor of justice in the courts. Therefore the prudent keep quiet in such times, for the times are evil. Seek good, not evil, that you may live. Then the Lord God Almighty will be with you, just as you say he is. Hate evil, love good; maintain justice in the courts. Perhaps the Lord God Almighty will have mercy on the remnant of Joseph. Therefore this is what the Lord, the Lord God Almighty, says: “There will be wailing in all the streets and cries of anguish in every public square. The farmers will be summoned to weep and the mourners to wail. There will be wailing in all the vineyards, for I will pass through your midst,” says the Lord.
Matthew 6:25-34
Pursue authentic worship, not meaningless ritual.
Amos 5:18-27
Woe to you who long for the day of the Lord! Why do you long for the day of the Lord? That day will be darkness, not light. It will be as though a man fled from a lion only to meet a bear, as though he entered his house and rested his hand on the wall only to have a snake bite him. Will not the day of the Lord be darkness, not light— pitch-dark, without a ray of brightness? “I hate, I despise your religious festivals; your assemblies are a stench to me. Even though you bring me burnt offerings and grain offerings, I will not accept them. Though you bring choice fellowship offerings, I will have no regard for them. Away with the noise of your songs! I will not listen to the music of your harps. But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream! “Did you bring me sacrifices and offerings forty years in the wilderness, people of Israel? You have lifted up the shrine of your king, the pedestal of your idols, the star of your god— which you made for yourselves. Therefore I will send you into exile beyond Damascus,” says the Lord, whose name is God Almighty.
Humble yourself before the Lord.
Amos 6:1-14
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Pastor Bill continues in our sermon series, The Book of Amos
The Book of Amos
Week 3
You should know better.
Amos 3:1-2
Hear this word, people of Israel, the word the Lord has spoken against you—against the whole family I brought up out of Egypt: “You only have I chosen of all the families of the earth; therefore I will punish you for all your sins.”
1 John 1:8-10
If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word is not in us.
1 John 2:1-2
My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.
Listen Up!
Amos 3:3-14
I’m trying to get your attention.
Amos 4:1-11
We are still accountable to God.
Amos 4:12-13
“Therefore this is what I will do to you, Israel, and because I will do this to you, Israel, prepare to meet your God.” He who forms the mountains, who creates the wind, and who reveals his thoughts to mankind, who turns dawn to darkness, and treads on the heights of the earth— the Lord God Almighty is his name.
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Pastor Jack continues in our sermon series, The Book of Amos
The Book of Amos
Week 3
You should know better.
Amos 3:1-2
Hear this word, people of Israel, the word the Lord has spoken against you—against the whole family I brought up out of Egypt: “You only have I chosen of all the families of the earth; therefore I will punish you for all your sins.”
1 John 1:8-10
If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word is not in us.
1 John 2:1-2
My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.
Listen Up!
Amos 3:3-14
Do two walk together unless they have agreed to do so? Does a lion roar in the thicket when it has no prey? Does it growl in its den when it has caught nothing? Does a bird swoop down to a trap on the ground when no bait is there? Does a trap spring up from the ground if it has not caught anything? When a trumpet sounds in a city, do not the people tremble? When disaster comes to a city, has not the Lord caused it? Surely the Sovereign Lord does nothing without revealing his plan to his servants the prophets. The lion has roared— who will not fear? The Sovereign Lord has spoken— who can but prophesy? Proclaim to the fortresses of Ashdod and to the fortresses of Egypt: “Assemble yourselves on the mountains of Samaria; see the great unrest within her and the oppression among her people.” “They do not know how to do right,” declares the Lord, “who store up in their fortresses what they have plundered and looted.” Therefore this is what the Sovereign Lord says: “An enemy will overrun your land, pull down your strongholds and plunder your fortresses.” This is what the Lord says: “As a shepherd rescues from the lion’s mouth only two leg bones or a piece of an ear, so will the Israelites living in Samaria be rescued, with only the head of a bed and a piece of fabric from a couch.” “Hear this and testify against the descendants of Jacob,” declares the Lord, the Lord God Almighty. “On the day I punish Israel for her sins, I will destroy the altars of Bethel; the horns of the altar will be cut off and fall to the ground.
I’m trying to get your attention.
Amos 4:1-11
We are still accountable to God.
Amos 4:12-13
“Therefore this is what I will do to you, Israel, and because I will do this to you, Israel, prepare to meet your God.” He who forms the mountains, who creates the wind, and who reveals his thoughts to mankind, who turns dawn to darkness, and treads on the heights of the earth— the Lord God Almighty is his name.
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Pastor Adam continues in our sermon series, The Book of Amos
The Book of Amos
Week 2
Amos 1:3-15
This is what the Lord says: “For three sins of Damascus, even for four, I will not relent. Because she threshed Gilead with sledges having iron teeth, I will send fire on the house of Hazael that will consume the fortresses of Ben-Hadad. I will break down the gate of Damascus; I will destroy the king who is in the Valley of Aven and the one who holds the scepter in Beth Eden. The people of Aram will go into exile to Kir,” says the Lord. This is what the Lord says: “For three sins of Gaza, even for four, I will not relent. Because she took captive whole communities and sold them to Edom, I will send fire on the walls of Gaza that will consume her fortresses. I will destroy the king of Ashdod and the one who holds the scepter in Ashkelon. I will turn my hand against Ekron, till the last of the Philistines are dead,” says the Sovereign Lord. This is what the Lord says: “For three sins of Tyre, even for four, I will not relent. Because she sold whole communities of captives to Edom, disregarding a treaty of brotherhood, I will send fire on the walls of Tyre that will consume her fortresses.” This is what the Lord says: “For three sins of Edom, even for four, I will not relent. Because he pursued his brother with a sword and slaughtered the women of the land, because his anger raged continually and his fury flamed unchecked, I will send fire on Teman that will consume the fortresses of Bozrah.” This is what the Lord says: “For three sins of Ammon, even for four, I will not relent. Because he ripped open the pregnant women of Gilead in order to extend his borders, I will set fire to the walls of Rabbah that will consume her fortresses amid war cries on the day of battle, amid violent winds on a stormy day. Her king will go into exile, he and his officials together,” says the Lord.
Amos 2:1-16
God is giving fair warning that He will judge His people and their neighbors because…
Their words mean nothing and are hypocritical.
Amos 1:9
They don’t value people God created and use them for personal gain.
Amos 1:3
This is what the Lord says: “For three sins of Damascus, even for four, I will not relent. Because she threshed Gilead with sledges having iron teeth,
Amos 1:6
This is what the Lord says: “For three sins of Gaza, even for four, I will not relent. Because she took captive whole communities and sold them to Edom,
Amos 1:13
This is what the Lord says: “For three sins of Ammon, even for four, I will not relent. Because he ripped open the pregnant women of Gilead in order to extend his borders,
Amos 2:6-8
They celebrate sin and temptation and silence God's Word on the subject.
Amos 2:12
“But you made the Nazirites drink wine and commanded the prophets not to prophesy.
They display no character or integrity.
Amos 1:11
This is what the Lord says: “For three sins of Edom, even for four, I will not relent. Because he pursued his brother with a sword and slaughtered the women of the land, because his anger raged continually and his fury flamed unchecked,
Amos 2:1
This is what the Lord says: “For three sins of Moab, even for four, I will not relent. Because he burned to ashes the bones of Edom’s king,
They reject the law of the Lord
Amos 2:4
This is what the Lord says: “For three sins of Judah, even for four, I will not relent. Because they have rejected the law of the Lord and have not kept his decrees, because they have been led astray by false gods, the gods their ancestors followed,
1 John 1:8-10
1 John 2:1-2
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Pastor Jack continues in our sermon series, The Book of Amos
The Book of Amos
Week 2
Amos 1:3-15
This is what the Lord says: “For three sins of Damascus, even for four, I will not relent. Because she threshed Gilead with sledges having iron teeth, I will send fire on the house of Hazael that will consume the fortresses of Ben-Hadad. I will break down the gate of Damascus; I will destroy the king who is in the Valley of Aven and the one who holds the scepter in Beth Eden. The people of Aram will go into exile to Kir,” says the Lord. This is what the Lord says: “For three sins of Gaza, even for four, I will not relent. Because she took captive whole communities and sold them to Edom, I will send fire on the walls of Gaza that will consume her fortresses. I will destroy the king of Ashdod and the one who holds the scepter in Ashkelon. I will turn my hand against Ekron, till the last of the Philistines are dead,” says the Sovereign Lord. This is what the Lord says: “For three sins of Tyre, even for four, I will not relent. Because she sold whole communities of captives to Edom, disregarding a treaty of brotherhood, I will send fire on the walls of Tyre that will consume her fortresses.” This is what the Lord says: “For three sins of Edom, even for four, I will not relent. Because he pursued his brother with a sword and slaughtered the women of the land, because his anger raged continually and his fury flamed unchecked, I will send fire on Teman that will consume the fortresses of Bozrah.” This is what the Lord says: “For three sins of Ammon, even for four, I will not relent. Because he ripped open the pregnant women of Gilead in order to extend his borders, I will set fire to the walls of Rabbah that will consume her fortresses amid war cries on the day of battle, amid violent winds on a stormy day. Her king will go into exile, he and his officials together,” says the Lord.
Amos 2:1-16
God is giving fair warning that He will judge His people and their neighbors because…
Their words mean nothing and are hypocritical.
Amos 1:9
They don’t value people God created and use them for personal gain.
Amos 1:3
This is what the Lord says: “For three sins of Damascus, even for four, I will not relent. Because she threshed Gilead with sledges having iron teeth,
Amos 1:6
This is what the Lord says: “For three sins of Gaza, even for four, I will not relent. Because she took captive whole communities and sold them to Edom,
Amos 1:13
This is what the Lord says: “For three sins of Ammon, even for four, I will not relent. Because he ripped open the pregnant women of Gilead in order to extend his borders,
Amos 2:6-8
They celebrate sin and temptation and silence God's Word on the subject.
Amos 2:12
“But you made the Nazirites drink wine and commanded the prophets not to prophesy.
They display no character or integrity.
Amos 1:11
This is what the Lord says: “For three sins of Edom, even for four, I will not relent. Because he pursued his brother with a sword and slaughtered the women of the land, because his anger raged continually and his fury flamed unchecked,
Amos 2:1
This is what the Lord says: “For three sins of Moab, even for four, I will not relent. Because he burned to ashes the bones of Edom’s king,
They reject the law of the Lord
Amos 2:4
This is what the Lord says: “For three sins of Judah, even for four, I will not relent. Because they have rejected the law of the Lord and have not kept his decrees, because they have been led astray by false gods, the gods their ancestors followed,
1 John 1:8-10
1 John 2:1-2
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Pastor Ryan begins our sermon series, The Book of Amos
The Book of Amos
Week 1
Amos 1:1-2
The words of Amos, one of the shepherds of Tekoa—the vision he saw concerning Israel two years before the earthquake, when Uzziah was king of Judah and Jeroboam son of Jehoash was king of Israel. He said: “The Lord roars from Zion and thunders from Jerusalem; the pastures of the shepherds dry up, and the top of Carmel withers.”
Look in the Mirror
Amos 3:1-2
Hear this word, people of Israel, the word the Lord has spoken against you—against the whole family I brought up out of Egypt: “You only have I chosen of all the families of the earth; therefore I will punish you for all your sins.”
Learn God’s Heart
Amos 5:12-15
For I know how many are your offenses and how great your sins. There are those who oppress the innocent and take bribes and deprive the poor of justice in the courts. Therefore the prudent keep quiet in such times, for the times are evil. Seek good, not evil, that you may live. Then the Lord God Almighty will be with you, just as you say he is. Hate evil, love good; maintain justice in the courts. Perhaps the Lord God Almighty will have mercy on the remnant of Joseph.
Let God’s judgment and mercy lead you to the cross.
Amos 5:4-6
This is what the Lord says to Israel: “Seek me and live; do not seek Bethel, do not go to Gilgal, do not journey to Beersheba. For Gilgal will surely go into exile, and Bethel will be reduced to nothing.” Seek the Lord and live, or he will sweep through the tribes of Joseph like a fire; it will devour them, and Bethel will have no one to quench it.
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Pastor Jack begins our sermon series, The Book of Amos
The Book of Amos
Week 1
Highlights:
1 Corinthians 1:25-31
For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength. Brothers and sisters, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth. But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not—to nullify the things that are, so that no one may boast before him. It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption. Therefore, as it is written: “Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord.”
Amos 1:1-2
The words of Amos, one of the shepherds of Tekoa—the vision he saw concerning Israel two years before the earthquake, when Uzziah was king of Judah and Jeroboam son of Jehoash was king of Israel. He said: “The Lord roars from Zion and thunders from Jerusalem; the pastures of the shepherds dry up, and the top of Carmel withers.”
Look in the Mirror
Amos 3:1-2
Hear this word, people of Israel, the word the Lord has spoken against you—against the whole family I brought up out of Egypt: “You only have I chosen of all the families of the earth; therefore I will punish you for all your sins.”
1 Peter 4:17
For it is time for judgment to begin with God’s household; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God?
Learn God’s Heart
Amos 5:12-15
For I know how many are your offenses and how great your sins. There are those who oppress the innocent and take bribes and deprive the poor of justice in the courts. Therefore the prudent keep quiet in such times, for the times are evil. Seek good, not evil, that you may live. Then the Lord God Almighty will be with you, just as you say he is. Hate evil, love good; maintain justice in the courts. Perhaps the Lord God Almighty will have mercy on the remnant of Joseph.
Let God’s judgment and mercy lead you to the cross.
Amos 5:4-6
This is what the Lord says to Israel: “Seek me and live; do not seek Bethel, do not go to Gilgal, do not journey to Beersheba. For Gilgal will surely go into exile, and Bethel will be reduced to nothing.” Seek the Lord and live, or he will sweep through the tribes of Joseph like a fire; it will devour them, and Bethel will have no one to quench it.
Romans 11:22
Consider therefore the kindness and sternness of God: sternness to those who fell, but kindness to you, provided that you continue in his kindness. Otherwise, you also will be cut off.
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Pastor Adam delivers a message on transformation and redemption at the start of this new year.
Highlights:
2 Corinthians 5:17
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!
The condition to newness.
Romans 10:9-10
If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.
The means of newness.
Acts 4:12
Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.”
The promise of newness.
1 Peter 1:3-5
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you, who through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.
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Pastor Bill delivers a message on transformation and redemption at the start of this new year.
Highlights:
2 Corinthians 5:17
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!
The condition to newness.
Romans 10:9-10
If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.
The means of newness.
Acts 4:12
Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.”
The promise of newness.
1 Peter 1:3-5
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you, who through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.
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Celebrate Jesus on this Christmas Eve with Pastor Jack as he continues our sermon series, Prophet, Priest, King, God.
Prophet, Priest, King, God
Week 4
Highlights:
The Old Testament comparison to Jesus is God!
Isaiah 9:6
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Luke 1:32-33
He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David: and he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.
Isaiah 7:14
Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.
“Behold, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel” (which means, “God with us”).
The New Testament shows us that this baby is God.
Colossians 2:17
These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ.
If you want to know what God is like, look at Jesus.
John 1:1
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
John 1:14
And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.
Colossians 2:9
For in Christ lives all the fullness of God in a human body.
1 John 5:20
And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true; and we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.
Hebrews 1:8-9
But about the Son he says, “Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever; a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom. You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy.”
John 14:9
Jesus answered: “Don’t you know me, Philip, even after I have been among you such a long time? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’?
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Pastor Bill continues our sermon series, Prophet, Priest, King, God
Prophet, Priest, King, God
Week 3
Highlights:
Jesus is the anticipated King.
Isaiah 9:6-7
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this.
Micah 5:2
“But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.”
Micah 5:4
He will stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the Lord, in the majesty of the name of the Lord his God. And they will live securely, for then his greatness will reach to the ends of the earth.
Jesus is the conquering King.
Hebrews 1:3
The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.
Jesus is the eternal King.
Colossians 1:15-20
Daniel 7:14
He was given authority, glory and sovereign power; all nations and peoples of every language worshiped him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and his kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.
Jesus is the King of kings.
Revelation 19:11-16
I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True. With justice he judges and wages war. His eyes are like blazing fire, and on his head are many crowns. He has a name written on him that no one knows but he himself. He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and his name is the Word of God. The armies of heaven were following him, riding on white horses and dressed in fine linen, white and clean. Coming out of his mouth is a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations. “He will rule them with an iron scepter.” He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God Almighty. On his robe and on his thigh he has this name written: king of kings and Lord of Lords.
Revelation 1:4-6
Jesus is the King that is owed our allegiance.
Colossians 3:1-4
Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand. Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. For you died to this life, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God. And when Christ, who is your life, is revealed to the whole world, you will share in all his glory.
Ephesians 6:6-7
Try to please them all the time, not just when they are watching you. As slaves of Christ, do the will of God with all your heart. Work with enthusiasm, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.
Romans 6:17
Thank God! Once you were slaves of sin, but now you wholeheartedly obey this teaching we have given you.
1 Peter 4:1-2
Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin. As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God.
Philippians 2:9-11
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Pastor Adam continues our sermon series, Prophet, Priest, King, God
Prophet, Priest, King, God
Week 3
Highlights:
Jesus is the anticipated King.
Isaiah 9:6-7
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this.
Micah 5:2
“But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.”
Micah 5:4
He will stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the Lord, in the majesty of the name of the Lord his God. And they will live securely, for then his greatness will reach to the ends of the earth.
Jesus is the conquering King.
Hebrews 1:3
The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.
Jesus is the eternal King.
Colossians 1:15-20
Daniel 7:14
He was given authority, glory and sovereign power; all nations and peoples of every language worshiped him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and his kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.
Jesus is the King of kings.
Revelation 19:11-16
I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True. With justice he judges and wages war. His eyes are like blazing fire, and on his head are many crowns. He has a name written on him that no one knows but he himself. He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and his name is the Word of God. The armies of heaven were following him, riding on white horses and dressed in fine linen, white and clean. Coming out of his mouth is a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations. “He will rule them with an iron scepter.” He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God Almighty. On his robe and on his thigh he has this name written: king of kings and Lord of Lords.
Revelation 1:4-6
Jesus is the King that is owed our allegiance.
Colossians 3:1-4
Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand. Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. For you died to this life, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God. And when Christ, who is your life, is revealed to the whole world, you will share in all his glory.
Ephesians 6:6-7
Try to please them all the time, not just when they are watching you. As slaves of Christ, do the will of God with all your heart. Work with enthusiasm, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.
Romans 6:17
Thank God! Once you were slaves of sin, but now you wholeheartedly obey this teaching we have given you.
1 Peter 4:1-2
Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin. As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God.
Philippians 2:9-11
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Pastor Ryan continues our sermon series, Prophet, Priest, King, God
Prophet, Priest, King, God
Week 2
Highlights:
Jesus gets us.
Hebrews 4:14-16
Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
Jesus guarantees a better covenant.
Hebrews 7:11-22
If perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood—and indeed the law given to the people established that priesthood—why was there still need for another priest to come, one in the order of Melchizedek, not in the order of Aaron? For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed also. He of whom these things are said belonged to a different tribe, and no one from that tribe has ever served at the altar. For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah, and in regard to that tribe Moses said nothing about priests. And what we have said is even more clear if another priest like Melchizedek appears, one who has become a priest not on the basis of a regulation as to his ancestry but on the basis of the power of an indestructible life. For it is declared: “You are a priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.” The former regulation is set aside because it was weak and useless (for the law made nothing perfect), and a better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to God. And it was not without an oath! Others became priests without any oath, but he became a priest with an oath when God said to him: “The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind: ‘You are a priest forever.’ ” Because of this oath, Jesus has become the guarantor of a better covenant.
Jesus goes to God on our behalf.
Hebrews 7:23-25
Now there have been many of those priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office; but because Jesus lives forever, he has a permanent priesthood. Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.
Romans 8:34
Who then is the one who condemns? No one. Christ Jesus who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us.
Jesus gave His life as the perfect sacrifice.
Hebrews 7:26-28
Such a high priest truly meets our need—one who is holy, blameless, pure, set apart from sinners, exalted above the heavens. Unlike the other high priests, he does not need to offer sacrifices day after day, first for his own sins, and then for the sins of the people. He sacrificed for their sins once for all when he offered himself. For the law appoints as high priests men in all their weakness; but the oath, which came after the law, appointed the Son, who has been made perfect forever.
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Pastor Jack continues our sermon series, Prophet, Priest, King, God
Prophet, Priest, King, God
Week 2
Highlights:
Jesus gets us.
Hebrews 4:14-16
Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
Jesus guarantees a better covenant.
Hebrews 7:11-22
If perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood—and indeed the law given to the people established that priesthood—why was there still need for another priest to come, one in the order of Melchizedek, not in the order of Aaron? For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed also. He of whom these things are said belonged to a different tribe, and no one from that tribe has ever served at the altar. For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah, and in regard to that tribe Moses said nothing about priests. And what we have said is even more clear if another priest like Melchizedek appears, one who has become a priest not on the basis of a regulation as to his ancestry but on the basis of the power of an indestructible life. For it is declared: “You are a priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.” The former regulation is set aside because it was weak and useless (for the law made nothing perfect), and a better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to God. And it was not without an oath! Others became priests without any oath, but he became a priest with an oath when God said to him: “The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind: ‘You are a priest forever.’ ” Because of this oath, Jesus has become the guarantor of a better covenant.
Jesus goes to God on our behalf.
Hebrews 7:23-25
Now there have been many of those priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office; but because Jesus lives forever, he has a permanent priesthood. Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.
Romans 8:34
Who then is the one who condemns? No one. Christ Jesus who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us.
Jesus gave His life as the perfect sacrifice.
Hebrews 7:26-28
Such a high priest truly meets our need—one who is holy, blameless, pure, set apart from sinners, exalted above the heavens. Unlike the other high priests, he does not need to offer sacrifices day after day, first for his own sins, and then for the sins of the people. He sacrificed for their sins once for all when he offered himself. For the law appoints as high priests men in all their weakness; but the oath, which came after the law, appointed the Son, who has been made perfect forever.
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Pastor Bill begins our sermon series, Prophet, Priest, King, God
Prophet, Priest, King, God
Week 1
Prophets speak for God.
John 7:16
Jesus answered, “My teaching is not my own. It comes from the one who sent me.
John 8:28
So Jesus said, “When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am he and that I do nothing on my own but speak just what the Father has taught me.
John 12:49
For I did not speak on my own, but the Father who sent me commanded me to say all that I have spoken.
John 17:8
For I gave them the words you gave me and they accepted them. They knew with certainty that I came from you, and they believed that you sent me.
John 1:14
The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.
Prophets tell of future events.
Matthew 16:21
From that time on Jesus began to explain to his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, the chief priests and the teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and on the third day be raised to life.
Matthew 27-28; Mark 15-16; Luke 22-24; John 18-20
Acts 1:8
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
Luke 13:33
In any case, I must press on today and tomorrow and the next day—for surely no prophet can die outside Jerusalem!
Prophets’ lives and ministries were followed by healings and miracles.
Matthew 8:14-15
When Jesus came into Peter’s house, he saw Peter’s mother-in-law lying in bed with a fever. He touched her hand and the fever left her, and she got up and began to wait on him.
Mark 1:40-45
Luke 8:42-48
John 6:16-21
When evening came, his disciples went down to the lake, where they got into a boat and set off across the lake for Capernaum. By now it was dark, and Jesus had not yet joined them. A strong wind was blowing and the waters grew rough. When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the water; and they were frightened. But he said to them, “It is I; don’t be afraid.” Then they were willing to take him into the boat, and immediately the boat reached the shore where they were heading.
What it means:
Jesus understood He was a prophet.
Mark 6:4
Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his own town, among his relatives and in his own home.”
Matthew 13:57
And they took offense at him. But Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his own town and in his own home.”
Jesus’ words point to God and lead to life!
Matthew 21:11
The crowds answered, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.”
Luke 7:16
They were all filled with awe and praised God. “A great prophet has appeared among us,” they said. “God has come to help his people.”
John 14:9
Jesus answered: “Don’t you know me, Philip, even after I have been among you such a long time? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’?
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Pastor Jack begins our sermon series, Prophet, Priest, King, God
Prophet, Priest, King, God
Week 1
Highlights:
Prophets speak for God.
John 7:16
Jesus answered, “My teaching is not my own. It comes from the one who sent me.
John 8:28
So Jesus said, “When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am he and that I do nothing on my own but speak just what the Father has taught me.
John 12:49
For I did not speak on my own, but the Father who sent me commanded me to say all that I have spoken.
John 17:8
For I gave them the words you gave me and they accepted them. They knew with certainty that I came from you, and they believed that you sent me.
John 1:14
The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.
Prophets tell of future events.
Matthew 16:21
From that time on Jesus began to explain to his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, the chief priests and the teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and on the third day be raised to life.
Matthew 27-28; Mark 15-16; Luke 22-24; John 18-20
Acts 1:8
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
Luke 13:33
In any case, I must press on today and tomorrow and the next day—for surely no prophet can die outside Jerusalem!
Prophets’ lives and ministries were followed by healings and miracles.
Matthew 8:14-15
When Jesus came into Peter’s house, he saw Peter’s mother-in-law lying in bed with a fever. He touched her hand and the fever left her, and she got up and began to wait on him.
Mark 1:40-45
Luke 8:42-48
John 6:16-21
When evening came, his disciples went down to the lake, where they got into a boat and set off across the lake for Capernaum. By now it was dark, and Jesus had not yet joined them. A strong wind was blowing and the waters grew rough. When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the water; and they were frightened. But he said to them, “It is I; don’t be afraid.” Then they were willing to take him into the boat, and immediately the boat reached the shore where they were heading.
What it means:
Jesus understood He was a prophet.
Mark 6:4
Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his own town, among his relatives and in his own home.”
Matthew 13:57
And they took offense at him. But Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his own town and in his own home.”
Jesus’ words point to God and lead to life!
Matthew 21:11
The crowds answered, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.”
Luke 7:16
They were all filled with awe and praised God. “A great prophet has appeared among us,” they said. “God has come to help his people.”
John 14:9
Jesus answered: “Don’t you know me, Philip, even after I have been among you such a long time? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’?
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Sermon: Give Thanks In The In Between
Teacher: Pastor Ryan Groshek
Recall God's deliverance from slavery.
Exodus 15:1-2
Then Moses and the Israelites sang this song to the Lord: “I will sing to the Lord, for he is highly exalted. Both horse and driver he has hurled into the sea. “The Lord is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise him, my father’s God, and I will exalt him.
Romans 6:16-18
Don’t you know that when you offer yourselves to someone as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one you obey—whether you are slaves to sin, which leads to death, or to obedience, which leads to righteousness? But thanks be to God that, though you used to be slaves to sin, you have come to obey from your heart the pattern of teaching that has now claimed your allegiance. You have been set free from sin and have become slaves to righteousness.
Colossians 1:13-14
For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
Rejoice in God's victory over our enemies.
Exodus 15:3-12
Colossians 2:15
And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.
Hebrews 2:14-15
Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might break the power of him who holds the power of death—that is, the devil— and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death.
Rest in God's promised future.
Exodus 15:13-18
In your unfailing love you will lead the people you have redeemed. In your strength you will guide them to your holy dwelling. The nations will hear and tremble; anguish will grip the people of Philistia. The chiefs of Edom will be terrified, the leaders of Moab will be seized with trembling, the people of Canaan will melt away; terror and dread will fall on them. By the power of your arm they will be as still as a stone— until your people pass by, Lord, until the people you bought pass by. You will bring them in and plant them on the mountain of your inheritance— the place, Lord, you made for your dwelling, the sanctuary, Lord, your hands established. “The Lord reigns for ever and ever.”
1 Peter 1:3-5
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you, who through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.
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Sermon: Giving Thanks In The In Between
Teacher: Pastor Jeff Lederer
Exodus 15:1-2
Then Moses and the Israelites sang this song to the Lord: “I will sing to the Lord, for he is highly exalted. Both horse and driver he has hurled into the sea. “The Lord is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise him, my father’s God, and I will exalt him.
Remember and recount God’s deliverance of you.
Exodus 14:13-14
Moses answered the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today you will never see again. The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.”
Jesus Christ is the Creator who came here not to smite us, but to be un-created so we could be re-created...the Maker who came to be un-made so we could be re-made...the Judge who came not to bring judgment, but to bear judgment, to take what we deserve so the Holy Spirit could come into our lives, once our sins are forgiven, and begin to re-make us.
-Tim Keller
Exodus 15:3-12
Ephesians 6:12
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
Ephesians 2:1-3
As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our flesh and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath.
Rejoice in God’s victory over our enemies.
Romans 7:15-25
2 Corinthians 12:7-10
or because of these surpassingly great revelations. Therefore, in order to keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
Exodus 15:13-18
Rest in God's promised future for you.
He is ETERNAL, which means that He antedates time and is wholly independent of it. Time began in Him and will end in Him. To it He pays no tribute and from it He suffers no change...How completely satisfying to turn from our limitations to a God who has none. Eternal years lie in His heart. For Him time does not pass, it remains; and those who are in Christ share with Him all the riches of limitless time and endless years. God never hurries. There are no deadlines against which He must work. Only to know this is to quiet our spirits and relax our nerves. For those out of Christ, time is a devouring beast.
A. W. Tozer
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Pastor Adam concludes our Sermon Series, In the Valley
In the Valley
Week 11
Highlights:
Romans 8:18-30
I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed. For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God. We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption to sonship, the redemption of our bodies. For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what they already have? But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently. In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God. And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified.
There is a legitimate weight to our suffering.
The weight of future glory is greater than suffering’s current burden.
2 Corinthians 4:16-17
Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.
Philippians 3:20-21
But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body.
Revelation 21:4
‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”
Fix your eyes beyond the valley.
1 Thessalonians 1:3
We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
Hebrews 12:1-2
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
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Pastor Jack concludes our Sermon Series, In the Valley
In the Valley
Week 11
Highlights:
Justice to come.
Hebrews 11:39-40
These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised, since God had planned something better for us so that only together with us would they be made perfect.
Romans 12:19
Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord.
Revelation 20:11-15
Then I saw a great white throne and him who was seated on it. The earth and the heavens fled from his presence, and there was no place for them. And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books. The sea gave up the dead that were in it, and death and Hades gave up the dead that were in them, and each person was judged according to what they had done. Then death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. The lake of fire is the second death. Anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire.
God's justice through us to those around us.
Micah 6:8
He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.
Psalm 106:3
Blessed are they who observe justice, who do righteousness at all times!
Psalm 112:5
It is well with the man who deals generously and lends; who conducts his affairs with justice.
Psalms 103:6
The Lord works righteousness and justice for all the oppressed.
Psalm 72:2
May he judge your people with righteousness, and your poor with justice!
Psalm 72:4
May he defend the cause of the poor of the people, give deliverance to the children of the needy, and crush the oppressor!
The justice we deserve.
Romans 3:23-24
For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. Yet God, in his grace, freely makes us right in his sight. He did this through Christ Jesus when he freed us from the penalty for our sins.
Romans 8:1
There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
Colossians 2:13-15
When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made you alive with Christ. He forgave us all our sins, having canceled the charge of our legal indebtedness, which stood against us and condemned us; he has taken it away, nailing it to the cross. And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.
1 Peter 2:24
He personally carried our sins in his body on the cross so that we can be dead to sin and live for what is right. By his wounds you are healed.
Isaiah 43:25
“I—yes, I alone—will blot out your sins for my own sake and will never think of them again.
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Pastor Jack continues on in our Sermon Series, In the Valley
In the Valley
Week 10
Highlights:
Justice to come.
Hebrews 11:39-40
These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised, since God had planned something better for us so that only together with us would they be made perfect.
Romans 12:19
Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord.
Revelation 20:11-15
Then I saw a great white throne and him who was seated on it. The earth and the heavens fled from his presence, and there was no place for them. And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books. The sea gave up the dead that were in it, and death and Hades gave up the dead that were in them, and each person was judged according to what they had done. Then death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. The lake of fire is the second death. Anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire.
God's justice through us to those around us.
Micah 6:8
He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.
Psalm 106:3
Blessed are they who observe justice, who do righteousness at all times!
Psalm 112:5
It is well with the man who deals generously and lends; who conducts his affairs with justice.
Psalms 103:6
The Lord works righteousness and justice for all the oppressed.
Psalm 72:2
May he judge your people with righteousness, and your poor with justice!
Psalm 72:4
May he defend the cause of the poor of the people, give deliverance to the children of the needy, and crush the oppressor!
The justice we deserve.
Romans 3:23-24
For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. Yet God, in his grace, freely makes us right in his sight. He did this through Christ Jesus when he freed us from the penalty for our sins.
Romans 8:1
There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
Colossians 2:13-15
When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made you alive with Christ. He forgave us all our sins, having canceled the charge of our legal indebtedness, which stood against us and condemned us; he has taken it away, nailing it to the cross. And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.
1 Peter 2:24
He personally carried our sins in his body on the cross so that we can be dead to sin and live for what is right. By his wounds you are healed.
Isaiah 43:25
“I—yes, I alone—will blot out your sins for my own sake and will never think of them again.
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Pastor Adam continues on in our Sermon Series, In the Valley
In the Valley
Week 10
Highlights:
Romans 8:18-30
I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed. For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God. We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption to sonship, the redemption of our bodies. For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what they already have? But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently. In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God. And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified.
There is a legitimate weight to our suffering.
The weight of future glory is greater than suffering’s current burden.
2 Corinthians 4:16-17
Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.
Philippians 3:20-21
But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body.
Revelation 21:4
‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”
Fix your eyes beyond the valley.
1 Thessalonians 1:3
We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
Hebrews 12:1-2
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
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Pastor Garet continue on in our Sermon Series, In the Valley
In the Valley
Week 9
Highlights:
Main Idea: Remember God-Founded Truth instead of the Lies of Satan
Recognize the Enemy and his battle plan.
Ephesians 6:12
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
John 8:44
You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.
Remember the truthfulness of God.
The Character of God
Jeremiah 10:10
But the Lord is the true God; he is the living God, the eternal King. When he is angry, the earth trembles; the nations cannot endure his wrath.
Psalms 25:5
Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.
Numbers 23:19
God is not human, that he should lie, not a human being, that he should change his mind. Does he speak and then not act? Does he promise and not fulfill?
The Word
Psalms 119:160
All your words are true; all your righteous laws are eternal.
Proverbs 30:5
“Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
The Cross
John 14:6
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
Colossians 2:13-15
When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made you alive with Christ. He forgave us all our sins, having canceled the charge of our legal indebtedness, which stood against us and condemned us; he has taken it away, nailing it to the cross. And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.
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Pastor Ryan continues on in our Sermon Series, In the Valley
In the Valley
Week 9
Highlights:
Keep Calm and Carry On, Because God is in Charge
God’s authority is all-encompassing.
Psalms 103:19-22
The Lord has established his throne in heaven, and his kingdom rules over all. Praise the Lord, you his angels, you mighty ones who do his bidding, who obey his word. Praise the Lord, all his heavenly hosts, you his servants who do his will. Praise the Lord, all his works everywhere in his dominion. Praise the Lord, my soul.
Isaiah 45:7
I form the light and create darkness, I bring prosperity and create disaster; I, the Lord, do all these things.
Ecclesiastes 7:14
When times are good, be happy; but when times are bad, consider this: God has made the one as well as the other. Therefore, no one can discover anything about their future.
Lamentations 3:37-38
Who can speak and have it happen if the Lord has not decreed it? Is it not from the mouth of the Most High that both calamities and good things come?
God’s purposes are never thwarted.
Genesis 45:5-7
And now, do not be distressed and do not be angry with yourselves for selling me here, because it was to save lives that God sent me ahead of you. For two years now there has been famine in the land, and for the next five years there will be no plowing and reaping. But God sent me ahead of you to preserve for you a remnant on earth and to save your lives by a great deliverance.
Genesis 50:20
You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.
Acts 4:27-28
Indeed Herod and Pontius Pilate met together with the Gentiles and the people of Israel in this city to conspire against your holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed. They did what your power and will had decided beforehand should happen.
Keep Calm and Carry On, Because God is in Charge
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Pastor Garet continue on in our Sermon Series, In the Valley
In the Valley
Week 8
Highlights:
Main Idea: Remember God-Founded Truth instead of the Lies of Satan
Recognize the Enemy and his battle plan.
Ephesians 6:12
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
John 8:44
You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.
Remember the truthfulness of God.
The Character of God
Jeremiah 10:10
But the Lord is the true God; he is the living God, the eternal King. When he is angry, the earth trembles; the nations cannot endure his wrath.
Psalms 25:5
Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.
Numbers 23:19
God is not human, that he should lie, not a human being, that he should change his mind. Does he speak and then not act? Does he promise and not fulfill?
The Word
Psalms 119:160
All your words are true; all your righteous laws are eternal.
Proverbs 30:5
“Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
The Cross
John 14:6
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
Colossians 2:13-15
When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made you alive with Christ. He forgave us all our sins, having canceled the charge of our legal indebtedness, which stood against us and condemned us; he has taken it away, nailing it to the cross. And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.
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Pastor Ryan continues on in our Sermon Series, In the Valley
In the Valley
Week 8
Highlights:
Keep Calm and Carry On, Because God is in Charge
God’s authority is all-encompassing.
Psalms 103:19-22
The Lord has established his throne in heaven, and his kingdom rules over all. Praise the Lord, you his angels, you mighty ones who do his bidding, who obey his word. Praise the Lord, all his heavenly hosts, you his servants who do his will. Praise the Lord, all his works everywhere in his dominion. Praise the Lord, my soul.
Isaiah 45:7
I form the light and create darkness, I bring prosperity and create disaster; I, the Lord, do all these things.
Ecclesiastes 7:14
When times are good, be happy; but when times are bad, consider this: God has made the one as well as the other. Therefore, no one can discover anything about their future.
Lamentations 3:37-38
Who can speak and have it happen if the Lord has not decreed it? Is it not from the mouth of the Most High that both calamities and good things come?
God’s purposes are never thwarted.
Genesis 45:5-7
And now, do not be distressed and do not be angry with yourselves for selling me here, because it was to save lives that God sent me ahead of you. For two years now there has been famine in the land, and for the next five years there will be no plowing and reaping. But God sent me ahead of you to preserve for you a remnant on earth and to save your lives by a great deliverance.
Genesis 50:20
You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.
Acts 4:27-28
Indeed Herod and Pontius Pilate met together with the Gentiles and the people of Israel in this city to conspire against your holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed. They did what your power and will had decided beforehand should happen.
Keep Calm and Carry On, Because God is in Charge
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Pastor Ryan continues on in our Sermon Series, In the Valley
In the Valley
Week 8
Highlights:
Keep Calm and Carry On, Because God is in Charge
God’s authority is all-encompassing.
Psalms 103:19-22
The Lord has established his throne in heaven, and his kingdom rules over all. Praise the Lord, you his angels, you mighty ones who do his bidding, who obey his word. Praise the Lord, all his heavenly hosts, you his servants who do his will. Praise the Lord, all his works everywhere in his dominion. Praise the Lord, my soul.
Isaiah 45:7
I form the light and create darkness, I bring prosperity and create disaster; I, the Lord, do all these things.
Ecclesiastes 7:14
When times are good, be happy; but when times are bad, consider this: God has made the one as well as the other. Therefore, no one can discover anything about their future.
Lamentations 3:37-38
Who can speak and have it happen if the Lord has not decreed it? Is it not from the mouth of the Most High that both calamities and good things come?
God’s purposes are never thwarted.
Genesis 45:5-7
And now, do not be distressed and do not be angry with yourselves for selling me here, because it was to save lives that God sent me ahead of you. For two years now there has been famine in the land, and for the next five years there will be no plowing and reaping. But God sent me ahead of you to preserve for you a remnant on earth and to save your lives by a great deliverance.
Genesis 50:20
You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.
Acts 4:27-28
Indeed Herod and Pontius Pilate met together with the Gentiles and the people of Israel in this city to conspire against your holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed. They did what your power and will had decided beforehand should happen.
Keep Calm and Carry On, Because God is in Charge
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Pastor Garet continue on in our Sermon Series, In the Valley
In the Valley
Week 8
Highlights:
Main Idea: Remember God-Founded Truth instead of the Lies of Satan
Recognize the Enemy and his battle plan.
Ephesians 6:12
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
John 8:44
You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.
Remember the truthfulness of God.
The Character of God
Jeremiah 10:10
But the Lord is the true God; he is the living God, the eternal King. When he is angry, the earth trembles; the nations cannot endure his wrath.
Psalms 25:5
Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.
Numbers 23:19
God is not human, that he should lie, not a human being, that he should change his mind. Does he speak and then not act? Does he promise and not fulfill?
The Word
Psalms 119:160
All your words are true; all your righteous laws are eternal.
Proverbs 30:5
“Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
The Cross
John 14:6
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
Colossians 2:13-15
When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made you alive with Christ. He forgave us all our sins, having canceled the charge of our legal indebtedness, which stood against us and condemned us; he has taken it away, nailing it to the cross. And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.
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Pastor Jack and Pastor Jeff continue on in our Sermon Series, In the Valley
In the Valley
Week 7
Highlights:
Life is hard AND God is good.
Psalm 16:1-11 ESV
1 Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge. 2 I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.” 3 As for the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones,in whom is all my delight. 4 The sorrows of those who run after another god shall multiply;their drink offerings of blood I will not pour outor take their names on my lips. 5 The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup;you hold my lot. 6 The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places;indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance. 7 I bless the Lord who gives me counsel;in the night also my heart instructs me. 8 I have set the Lord always before me;because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken. 9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices;my flesh also dwells secure. 10 For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol, or let your holy one see corruption. 11 You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
Psalm 16:1-2 ESV
1 Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge. 2 I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.”
- God is our good.
Psalm 16:3-4 ESV
3 As for the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones,in whom is all my delight. 4 The sorrows of those who run after another god shall multiply;their drink offerings of blood I will not pour outor take their names on my lips.
- We need relationships with godly people to help us see God’s goodness in our own lives.
Psalm 16:5-6 ESV
5 The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup;y ou hold my lot. 6 The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance.
Philippians 4:11-13 ESV
11 Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. 12 I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. 13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
- God’s purposes and plans in our lives are good because He is good.
Psalm 16:7-8 ESV
7 I bless the Lord who gives me counsel; in the night also my heart instructs me. 8 I have set the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.
- God’s Word and Presence guide us into what is ultimately good.
Psalm 16:9-11 ESV
9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices; my flesh also dwells secure. 10 For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol, or let your holy one see corruption. 11 You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
Acts 2:29-31 ESV
29 “Brothers, I may say to you with confidence about the patriarch David that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. 30 Being therefore a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him that he would set one of his descendants on his throne, 31 he foresaw and spoke about the resurrection of the Christ, that he was not abandoned to Hades, nor did his flesh see corruption.
- God’s goodness begins here and extends into eternity, ever increasing our joy. We will experience the greatest good in His unfettered and uninterrupted presence.
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Pastor Jack and Pastor Jeff continue on in our Sermon Series, In the Valley
In the Valley
Week 7
Highlights:
Life is hard AND God is good.
Psalm 16:1-11 ESV
1 Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge. 2 I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.” 3 As for the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones,in whom is all my delight. 4 The sorrows of those who run after another god shall multiply;their drink offerings of blood I will not pour outor take their names on my lips. 5 The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup;you hold my lot. 6 The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places;indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance. 7 I bless the Lord who gives me counsel;in the night also my heart instructs me. 8 I have set the Lord always before me;because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken. 9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices;my flesh also dwells secure. 10 For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol, or let your holy one see corruption. 11 You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
Psalm 16:1-2 ESV
1 Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge. 2 I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.”
- God is our good.
Psalm 16:3-4 ESV
3 As for the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones,in whom is all my delight. 4 The sorrows of those who run after another god shall multiply;their drink offerings of blood I will not pour outor take their names on my lips.
- We need relationships with godly people to help us see God’s goodness in our own lives.
Psalm 16:5-6 ESV
5 The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup;y ou hold my lot. 6 The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance.
Philippians 4:11-13 ESV
11 Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. 12 I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. 13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
- God’s purposes and plans in our lives are good because He is good.
Psalm 16:7-8 ESV
7 I bless the Lord who gives me counsel; in the night also my heart instructs me. 8 I have set the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.
- God’s Word and Presence guide us into what is ultimately good.
Psalm 16:9-11 ESV
9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices; my flesh also dwells secure. 10 For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol, or let your holy one see corruption. 11 You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
Acts 2:29-31 ESV
29 “Brothers, I may say to you with confidence about the patriarch David that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. 30 Being therefore a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him that he would set one of his descendants on his throne, 31 he foresaw and spoke about the resurrection of the Christ, that he was not abandoned to Hades, nor did his flesh see corruption.
- God’s goodness begins here and extends into eternity, ever increasing our joy. We will experience the greatest good in His unfettered and uninterrupted presence.
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Pastor Bill continues on in our Sermon Series, In the Valley
In the Valley
Week 6
Highlights:
Malachi 3:6 NIV
6 “I the Lord do not change. So you, the descendants of Jacob, are not destroyed.
Because God is unchanging…
God’s promises cannot fail.
2 Corinthians 1:20a, 2 Samuel 7:28, 1 Kings 8:56, Psalm 33:4, Proverbs 30:5, Isaiah 40:8, Matthew 24:35, Luke 1:37
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God promises to strengthen you. (Ephesians 3:14-16)
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God promises to give you rest. (Matthew 11:28-30)
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God promises to take care of all your needs. (Philippians 4:19)
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God promises to answer your prayers. (Matthew 7:7)
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God promises to work everything out for your good. (Romans 8:28)
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God promises to be with you. (Joshua 1:5)
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God promises to protect you. (Psalm 91:2)
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God promises freedom from sin. (1 John 1:9; John 8:36)
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God promises that nothing can separate you from Him. (Romans 8:38-39)
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God promises you everlasting life. (John 3:16)
Because God is unchanging…
His Word is a firm foundation of truth.
Matthew 5:18 NLT
Isaiah 55:10-11 NIV
Because God is unchanging…
His plan of salvation is forever secure.
Acts 4:12 NIV
12 Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.”
John 14:6 NIV
6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
1 Peter 1:3-5 ESV
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, 5 who by God’s power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
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Pastor Bill continues on in our Sermon Series, In the Valley
In the Valley
Week 6
Highlights:
Malachi 3:6 NIV
6 “I the Lord do not change. So you, the descendants of Jacob, are not destroyed.
Because God is unchanging…
God’s promises cannot fail.
2 Corinthians 1:20a, 2 Samuel 7:28, 1 Kings 8:56, Psalm 33:4, Proverbs 30:5, Isaiah 40:8, Matthew 24:35, Luke 1:37
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God promises to strengthen you. (Ephesians 3:14-16)
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God promises to give you rest. (Matthew 11:28-30)
-
God promises to take care of all your needs. (Philippians 4:19)
-
God promises to answer your prayers. (Matthew 7:7)
-
God promises to work everything out for your good. (Romans 8:28)
-
God promises to be with you. (Joshua 1:5)
-
God promises to protect you. (Psalm 91:2)
-
God promises freedom from sin. (1 John 1:9; John 8:36)
-
God promises that nothing can separate you from Him. (Romans 8:38-39)
-
God promises you everlasting life. (John 3:16)
Because God is unchanging…
His Word is a firm foundation of truth.
Matthew 5:18 NLT
Isaiah 55:10-11 NIV
Because God is unchanging…
His plan of salvation is forever secure.
Acts 4:12 NIV
12 Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.”
John 14:6 NIV
6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
1 Peter 1:3-5 ESV
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, 5 who by God’s power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
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Pastor Jack and Pastor Jeff continue on in our Sermon Series, In the Valley
In the Valley
Week 6
Highlights:
Life is hard AND God is good.
Psalm 16:1-11 ESV
Psalm 16:1-2 ESV
1 Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge. 2 I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.”
- God is our good.
Psalm 16:3-4 ESV
3 As for the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones,in whom is all my delight. 4 The sorrows of those who run after another god shall multiply;their drink offerings of blood I will not pour outor take their names on my lips.
- We need relationships with godly people to help us see God’s goodness in our own lives.
Psalm 16:5-6 ESV
5 The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup;y ou hold my lot. 6 The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance.
Philippians 4:11-13 ESV
11 Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. 12 I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. 13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
- God’s purposes and plans in our lives are good because He is good.
Psalm 16:7-8 ESV
7 I bless the Lord who gives me counsel; in the night also my heart instructs me. 8 I have set the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.
- God’s Word and Presence guide us into what is ultimately good.
Psalm 16:9-11 ESV
9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices; my flesh also dwells secure. 10 For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol, or let your holy one see corruption. 11 You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
Acts 2:29-31 ESV
29 “Brothers, I may say to you with confidence about the patriarch David that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. 30 Being therefore a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him that he would set one of his descendants on his throne, 31 he foresaw and spoke about the resurrection of the Christ, that he was not abandoned to Hades, nor did his flesh see corruption.
- God’s goodness begins here and extends into eternity, ever increasing our joy. We will experience the greatest good in His unfettered and uninterrupted presence.
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Pastor Bill continues on in our Sermon Series, In the Valley
In the Valley
Week 6
Highlights:
Malachi 3:6 NIV
6 “I the Lord do not change. So you, the descendants of Jacob, are not destroyed.
Because God is unchanging…
God’s promises cannot fail.
2 Corinthians 1:20a, 2 Samuel 7:28, 1 Kings 8:56, Psalm 33:4, Proverbs 30:5, Isaiah 40:8, Matthew 24:35, Luke 1:37
-
God promises to strengthen you. (Ephesians 3:14-16)
-
God promises to give you rest. (Matthew 11:28-30)
-
God promises to take care of all your needs. (Philippians 4:19)
-
God promises to answer your prayers. (Matthew 7:7)
-
God promises to work everything out for your good. (Romans 8:28)
-
God promises to be with you. (Joshua 1:5)
-
God promises to protect you. (Psalm 91:2)
-
God promises freedom from sin. (1 John 1:9; John 8:36)
-
God promises that nothing can separate you from Him. (Romans 8:38-39)
-
God promises you everlasting life. (John 3:16)
Because God is unchanging…
His Word is a firm foundation of truth.
Matthew 5:18 NLT
18 I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not even the smallest detail of God’s law will disappear until its purpose is achieved.
Isaiah 55:10-11 NIV
10 As the rain and the snowcome down from heaven,and do not return to itwithout watering the earthand making it bud and flourish,so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, 11 so is my word that goes out from my mouth:It will not return to me empty,but will accomplish what I desireand achieve the purpose for which I sent it.
Because God is unchanging…
His plan of salvation is forever secure.
Acts 4:12 NIV
12 Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.”
John 14:6 NIV
6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
1 Peter 1:3-5 ESV
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, 5 who by God’s power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
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Pastor Bill continues on in our Sermon Series, In the Valley
In the Valley
Week 6
Highlights:
Malachi 3:6 NIV
6 “I the Lord do not change. So you, the descendants of Jacob, are not destroyed.
Because God is unchanging…
God’s promises cannot fail.
2 Corinthians 1:20a, 2 Samuel 7:28, 1 Kings 8:56, Psalm 33:4, Proverbs 30:5, Isaiah 40:8, Matthew 24:35, Luke 1:37
-
God promises to strengthen you. (Ephesians 3:14-16)
-
God promises to give you rest. (Matthew 11:28-30)
-
God promises to take care of all your needs. (Philippians 4:19)
-
God promises to answer your prayers. (Matthew 7:7)
-
God promises to work everything out for your good. (Romans 8:28)
-
God promises to be with you. (Joshua 1:5)
-
God promises to protect you. (Psalm 91:2)
-
God promises freedom from sin. (1 John 1:9; John 8:36)
-
God promises that nothing can separate you from Him. (Romans 8:38-39)
-
God promises you everlasting life. (John 3:16)
Because God is unchanging…
His Word is a firm foundation of truth.
Matthew 5:18 NLT
18 I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not even the smallest detail of God’s law will disappear until its purpose is achieved.
Isaiah 55:10-11 NIV
10 As the rain and the snowcome down from heaven,and do not return to itwithout watering the earthand making it bud and flourish,so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, 11 so is my word that goes out from my mouth:It will not return to me empty,but will accomplish what I desireand achieve the purpose for which I sent it.
Because God is unchanging…
His plan of salvation is forever secure.
Acts 4:12 NIV
12 Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.”
John 14:6 NIV
6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
1 Peter 1:3-5 ESV
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, 5 who by God’s power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
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Pastor Jack and Pastor Jeff continue on in our Sermon Series, In the Valley
In the Valley
Week 6
Highlights:
Life is hard AND God is good.
Psalm 16:1-11 ESV
Psalm 16:1-2 ESV
1 Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge. 2 I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.”
- God is our good.
Psalm 16:3-4 ESV
3 As for the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones,in whom is all my delight. 4 The sorrows of those who run after another god shall multiply;their drink offerings of blood I will not pour outor take their names on my lips.
- We need relationships with godly people to help us see God’s goodness in our own lives.
Psalm 16:5-6 ESV
5 The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup;y ou hold my lot. 6 The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance.
Philippians 4:11-13 ESV
11 Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. 12 I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. 13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
- God’s purposes and plans in our lives are good because He is good.
Psalm 16:7-8 ESV
7 I bless the Lord who gives me counsel; in the night also my heart instructs me. 8 I have set the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.
- God’s Word and Presence guide us into what is ultimately good.
Psalm 16:9-11 ESV
9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices; my flesh also dwells secure. 10 For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol, or let your holy one see corruption. 11 You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
Acts 2:29-31 ESV
29 “Brothers, I may say to you with confidence about the patriarch David that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. 30 Being therefore a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him that he would set one of his descendants on his throne, 31 he foresaw and spoke about the resurrection of the Christ, that he was not abandoned to Hades, nor did his flesh see corruption.
- God’s goodness begins here and extends into eternity, ever increasing our joy. We will experience the greatest good in His unfettered and uninterrupted presence.
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Pastor Adam continues in our series, In The Valley
In The Valley
Week 5
Highlights:
Luke 15:11-32 NIV
Don't make a home with the pigs.
Luke 15:17-20 NIV
Grace is not an excuse for sin.
"We are half-hearted creatures, fooling about with drink and sex and ambition when infinite joy is offered us, like an ignorant child who wants to go on making mud pies in a slum because he cannot imagine what is meant by the offer of a holiday at the sea. We are far too easily pleased." - C.S. Lewis
Sin is not a disqualifier of grace.
Luke 15:20-24 NIV
1 John 1:9 NIV
Repentance is the only means by which we rightfully acknowledge sin and embrace God's grace.
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Pastor Adam continues in our series, In The Valley
In The Valley
Week 5
Highlights:
Luke 15:11-32 NIV
Don't make a home with the pigs.
Luke 15:17-20 NIV
Grace is not an excuse for sin.
"We are half-hearted creatures, fooling about with drink and sex and ambition when infinite joy is offered us, like an ignorant child who wants to go on making mud pies in a slum because he cannot imagine what is meant by the offer of a holiday at the sea. We are far too easily pleased." - C.S. Lewis
Sin is not a disqualifier of grace.
Luke 15:20-24 NIV
1 John 1:9 NIV
Repentance is the only means by which we rightfully acknowledge sin and embrace God's grace.
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Pastor Jeff continues on in our Sermon Series, In the Valley
In the Valley
Week 5
Highlights:
Point #1: We experience the love of God in good times
Psalms 8:1-9 NIV
Point #2: We experience the love of God in suffering
Romans 8:35-39 NIV
Point #3: We experience the love of God when we recognize our need for Him
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Pastor Jeff continues on in our Sermon Series, In the Valley
In the Valley
Week 5
Highlights:
Point #1: We experience the love of God in good times
Psalms 8:1-9 NIV
Point #2: We experience the love of God in suffering
Romans 8:35-39 NIV
Point #3: We experience the love of God when we recognize our need for Him
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Pastor Adam continues in our series, In The Valley
In The Valley
Week 4
Highlights:
Luke 15:11-32 NIV
Don't make a home with the pigs.
Luke 15:17-20 NIV
Grace is not an excuse for sin.
"We are half-hearted creatures, fooling about with drink and sex and ambition when infinite joy is offered us, like an ignorant child who wants to go on making mud pies in a slum because he cannot imagine what is meant by the offer of a holiday at the sea. We are far too easily pleased." - C.S. Lewis
Sin is not a disqualifier of grace.
Luke 15:20-24 NIV
1 John 1:9 NIV
Repentance is the only means by which we rightfully acknowledge sin and embrace God's grace.
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Pastor Adam continues in our series, In The Valley
In The Valley
Week 4
Highlights:
Luke 15:11-32 NIV
Don't make a home with the pigs.
Luke 15:17-20 NIV
Grace is not an excuse for sin.
"We are half-hearted creatures, fooling about with drink and sex and ambition when infinite joy is offered us, like an ignorant child who wants to go on making mud pies in a slum because he cannot imagine what is meant by the offer of a holiday at the sea. We are far too easily pleased." - C.S. Lewis
Sin is not a disqualifier of grace.
Luke 15:20-24 NIV
1 John 1:9 NIV
Repentance is the only means by which we rightfully acknowledge sin and embrace God's grace.
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Pastor Jeff continues on in our Sermon Series, In the Valley
In the Valley
Week 4
Highlights:
Point #1: We experience the love of God in good times
Psalms 8:1-9 NIV
Point #2: We experience the love of God in suffering
Romans 8:35-39 NIV
Point #3: We experience the love of God when we recognize our need for Him
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Pastor Jeff continues on in our Sermon Series, In the Valley
In the Valley
Week 4
Highlights:
Point #1: We experience the love of God in good times
Psalms 8:1-9 NIV
Point #2: We experience the love of God in suffering
Romans 8:35-39 NIV
Point #3: We experience the love of God when we recognize our need for Him
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Pastor Jack continues in our series, In The Valley
In The Valley
Week 3
Here's the problem: How is God good when the wicked thrive?
Psalms 73:1-14 NIV
The Solution: Get Godly perspective
Psalms 73:15-17 NIV
The realization: God gives guidance to my wrong thinking
Psalms 73:21-24 NIV
Conclusion: Life won't make sense until viewed with an eternal perspective
Psalms 73:25-28 NIV
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Pastor Jack continues in our series, In The Valley
In The Valley
Week 2
Here's the problem: How is God good when the wicked thrive?
Psalms 73:1-14 NIV
The Solution: Get Godly perspective
Psalms 73:15-17 NIV
The realization: God gives guidance to my wrong thinking
Psalms 73:21-24 NIV
Conclusion: Life won't make sense until viewed with an eternal perspective
Psalms 73:25-28 NIV
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Pastor Jack concludes our series, Summer Playlist.
Summer Playlist
Week 11
Luke 4:1-13
Observations: The Temptations
1. Turn the stones into bread.
2. I will give You all authority.
3. Jump!
Applications:
1. You can be full of the Holy Spirit and still go thru temptations and struggles.
2. Jesus always goes back to the Scriptures...even when He comes out of the temptations.
3. What ever is on the other side of "If," is what you're really after.
4. Trials will come before opportunity.
5. You are anointed!
6. Jesus is ministered to AND the devil reloads at the same time.
Pray for Strength
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Pastor Jack continues on in our series, Summer Playlist.
Summer Playlist
Week 9
Highlights:
1- Live by God given conviction
Be a person, a people, and a church of faith and conviction.
2- Not everyone is going to have the same conviction or same passion. God gave it to YOU!
3- Keep your eyes on the bigger picture and your Hebrews 11 story!
-It's God through us against the world
-It's the Spirit against the senses
-It's the future against the present
-You are not guaranteed a specific ending
4- You're doing this as a gift and worship to God! Stay faithful.
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Pastor Ryan continues on in our series, Summer Playlist.
Summer Playlist
Week 9
Three Steps to Faithful Engagement in a Post-Christian Culture
1- Picture yourself as an exile in Babylon
2- Pledge your allegiance to Jesus
3- Pursue the good of the city
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Pastor Adam walks through the teachings of 1 Corinthians 16 and how it can resemble and apply to us today.
Messy Church
Week 20
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Pastor Bill walks through the teachings of 1 Corinthians 15:35-58 and how it can resemble and apply to us today.
Messy Church
Week 19
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Pastor Adam walks through the teachings of 1 Corinthians 14 and how it can resemble and apply to us today.
Messy Church
Week 17
Highlights:
1. The Building Up of the Believer
2. The Salvation of the Unbeliever
3. The Glory of God
Pastor Bill walks through the teachings of 1 Corinthians 15:1-34 and how it can resemble and apply to us today.
Messy Church
Week 18
Pastor Jack walks through the teachings of 1 Corinthians 13 and how it can resemble and apply to us today.
Messy Church
Week 16
Highlights:
The Necessity of Love (verses 1-3)
The Nature of Love (verses 4-7)
The Eternality of Love (verses 8-13)
Pastor Adam walks through the teachings of 1 Corinthians 12 and how it can resemble and apply to us today.
Messy Church
Week 15
Highlights:
1. When it comes to God’s gifts, there is unity in our diversity (verses 1-6)
2. God’s gifts are to build up and strengthen the church and not for the promotion of the person/people with the gift (verses 7-14)
3. You have gifts and they are needed! (verses 15-31)
How do I know what my gifts are?
Spiritual Gifts Assessment Tools:
https://tinyurl.com/springlakegifts
Pastor Bill walks through the teachings of 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 and how it can resemble and apply to us today.
Messy Church
Week 14
Highlights:
How not to take communion (11:17-22)
How to take communion (11:23-26)
Final Instructions: Eat together and make sure your heart is right toward God and each other
Pastor Ryan walks through the teachings of 1 Corinthians 11 and how it can resemble and apply to us today.
Series: Messy Church
Week 13
Highlights:
Men and women are partners, not opponents
Men and women are equal, not the same
Men and women should bring attention to God, not themselves
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Pastor Jack walks through the teachings of 1 Corinthians 10 and how it can resemble and apply to us today.
Series: Messy Church
Week 12
Highlights:
Pay attention to the past. Don’t repeat it. (10:1-13)
Pay attention to your practices. Stay on track. (10:14-22)
Pay attention to your motivations. Don’t settle for less. (10:23-33)
Pay attention to how you follow for it determines how you lead. (11:1)
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Pastor Jack walks through the teachings of 1 Corinthians 9 and how it can resemble and apply to us today.
Series: Messy Church
Week 11
Highlights:
The Proof (9:1-2)
The Reward (9:11-18)
The Freedoms (9:19-23)
The Discipline (9:24-27)
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Pastor Adam walks through the teachings of 1 Corinthians 8 and how it can resemble and apply to us today.
Series: Messy Church
Week 10
Highlights:
Love is greater than knowledge (8:1-3)
Love doesn't negate what is true (8:4-6)
So, love others more than your rights (8:7-13)
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Pastor Jeff walks through the teachings of 1 Corinthians and how it can resemble and apply to us today today.
Series: Messy Church
Week 9
Pastor Ryan walks through the teachings of 1 Corinthians on sexual immorality and how it can resemble and apply to us today today.
Series: Messy Church
Week 8
Pastor Adam walks through 1 Corinthians and teaches how it resembles and applies to the Church today.
Series: Messy Church
Week 7
Pastor Jack walks through 1 Corinthians and teaches how it resembles and applies to the Church today while focusing on living aligned with God's commands.
Series: Messy Church
Week 6
Pastor Jack walks through 1 Corinthians and teaches how it resembles and applies to the Church today while focusing on who/what we are allowing to influence our lives.
Series: Messy Church
Week 5
Pastor Adam walks through 1 Corinthians and teaches how it resembles and applies to the Church today.
Series: Messy Church
Week 4
Pastor Jeff walks through 1 Corinthians and teaches how it resembles and applies to the Church today.
Series: Messy Church
Week 3
Pastor Jack walks through 1 Corinthians and teaches how it resembles and applies to the Church today.
Series: Messy Church
Week 2
Pastor Adam walks through 1 Corinthians and teaches how it resembles and applies to the Church today.
Series: Messy Church
Week 1
Pastor Jack, Mark Musick, and Pastor Adam teach on the importance of loving God, maturing in His Character, and Reaching the World.
Pastor Jack discusses anxiety, fear, depression, and how to rely on God when it feels like you're stuck in a pit.
Pastor Ryan examines the characteristics, teachings, and promises of our True King - King Jesus.
Pastor Jack teaches on the story of King David, and how to apply the lessons learned to our daily lives.
Pastor Adam teaches on King Nebuchadnezzar and how we can still learn lessons from "our enemies".
Pastor Jack taches on the story of King Hezekiah and how to apply the lessons learned to our daily lives.
Pasto Ryan teaches on the story of Manasseh and how to apply the lessons learned to our daily life.
Pastor Bill teaches on the story of King Josiah, and how to apply the lessons learned to our daily lives.
Series: Crowns
Week 2
Pastor Jack teaches on the story of King Ahab, and how to apply the lessons learned to our daily lives.
Join Pastor Adam Jackson live from our Bellevue Campus as he dives into the book of Mark and chapter 13.
Want to learn more about SLC? Visit us on social media or head to our website, www.springlakechurch.org.
Join Pastor Ryan Groshek as he covers Mark 12:35-44 live from our Bellevue campus. He dives into the story of the Widow who gives all she has and how man is so focused on the outward appearance, but God looks and cares about our heart.
To learn more about Spring Lake Church, visit our website, www.springlakechurch.org or follow us on social media: @slcgreenbay.
Join Pastor Jack Guerra as he guides us through the passages of Mark 12:13-34 live from our Bellevue Campus.
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Join Pastor Bill Van Kirk as he guides us through the text of Mark 11:27-12:12 live from our Bellevue campus.
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Join Pastor Jack Guerra as he guides us through the text of Mark 11:1-26, live from our Bellevue campus.
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Join Pastor Bill Van Kirk as he dives into the text of Mark 10:32-52. He brings this message from our Bellevue campus.
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Join Pastor Ryan Groshek as he recounts the text from Mark 10:17-31 live from our Bellevue campus.
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Join Pastor Adam Jackson as he guides us through Mark 10:1-16, centered around the topic of Divorce.
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Join Pastor Jack Guerra as he guides us through the passages of Mark 9:30-50 live from the Bellevue campus.
Join Pastor Adam Jackson as he guides us through Mark 9:2-29 live from our Bellevue campus.
Join Pastor Jack Guerra as he outlines what 2020 meant to Spring Lake Church and how we can use the example of Joshua to attack 2021.
Join Pastor Adam Jackson as he finishes off 2020 with a message out of Luke 2:1-14, live from the Bellevue campus.
Pastor Bill Van Kirk leads us through our final week of Discovering Jesus for 2020 by looking through the passages of Mark 8-9.
Join Pastor Ryan Groshek as he begins the first of three parts of our Christmas series. His message today focuses on Luke 4:1-14.
Join Pastor Jack Guerra as he talks about the text from Mark 7:27-34, live from our Bellevue campus.
Join Pastor Adam Jackson as he covers the text from Mark 7:1-23 in his message from our Bellevue campus.
Pastor Ryan Groshek speaks on the text from Mark 6:30-44, the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000.
Join Pastor Jack Guerra as he delivers a heart-filled message surrounding Mark 6:21-43.
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Join Pastor Adam Jackson as he covers two important parts of the Gospel of Mark as he looks at Mark 5:1-20.
Join Pastor Jack Guerra as he guides us through Mark 4:35-41 and the story of Jesus calming the wind and the waves.
Join Pastor Jack Guerra as he looks at Mark 4:1-34 and dives deep on some of Jesus' most valuable parables.
Join Pastor Bill Van Kirk as he continues our series regarding the Book of Mark! This week Bill focuses on Mark 3:7-35.
Join Pastor Jack Guerra as he walks through Mark 2:18-3:6 as our series in the Book of Mark continues live from Spring Lake Church.
Join Pastor Bill Van Kirk as he leads us through the next part of our new series "Discovering Jesus: A Journey Through the Book of Mark"
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Join Pastor Adam Jackson as he continues with the new series "Discovering Jesus: A Journey Through the Book of Mark".
Join Pastor Jack Guerra as he begins a new series titled "Discovering Jesus: A Journey Through the Book of Mark".