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Welcome to the Fountain of Life Center podcast! We are a church led by Russ Hodgins and exists to reach people with the Gospel and equip them to be fully-devoted followers of Jesus Christ.
Join us for a powerful message, Mud to Masterpiece, featuring a live worship artist and an illustrated sermon by Pastor Matt and Rev. Greg Blain. Discover how God, the Master Potter, shapes our lives, restores our brokenness with grace, and calls us His masterpiece—crafted with purpose and beauty.
In week 5 of Blueprint of a Healthy Church, we conclude our series by focusing on what it means to live in awe of God.
In Week 4 of Blueprint of a Healthy Church, we focus on the importance of living in authentic community. Learn how the early church thrived by sharing life together and how we, too, can grow in faith and unity through meaningful connections.
In Week 3 of Blueprint of a Healthy Church, we dive into Acts 13 to explore the spiritual discipline of fasting. Learn how fasting increases faith, sharpens sensitivity to the Holy Spirit, and brings breakthroughs and guidance in your walk with God.
Discover what it means to be a healthy church as we dive into Week 2 of our series, "Blueprint of a Healthy Church." This week, we explore the power of prayer, worship, and the supernatural in building a thriving body of believers.
Start the new year with us as we dive into Acts 2:42-47 and explore God’s design for a thriving church.
Join us for our final service of the year as Pastor Ruben delivers his heartfelt farewell message, "How to Be Here," from John 15:1-5. Discover how remaining in Christ leads to renewal and prepares us to embrace 2025 with faith and purpose.
Join us for our Christmas series, "Hope for the World," as Pastor Russ shares how the birth of Jesus brought hope not just for a select few, but for the entire world. Discover how Jesus is the light that shines through our darkest moments, offering lasting hope for everyone.
Today we continue our Christmas series, “A Thrill of Hope,” where we will spend time in worship together and Pastor Russ will share a message on “Hope For The Weary.” Join us as we discover how the promises of God will provide hope in the tough seasons of life!
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Join us as we kick off our new Christmas series, "A Thrill of Hope." Pastor Russ helps us to explore finding "Hope in the Waiting." Discover how God’s promises, presence, and purpose can sustain us through silence, sadness, and struggle, reminding us that He is always with us.
Continuing our series, "Make Him Known," we will learn about the greatest mission we've been assigned to live out by our guest speaker, Pastor Dave Boudwin.
Join us for our second week in our series, "Make Him Known," where Pastor Annabelle, our Children's Pastor will bring the Word on how our testimony can impact the lives of those around us!
Discover your purpose: to know God and make Him known. This powerful message explores life's ultimate "why," inspired by Solomon, Paul, and the teachings of Jesus. Let your life be a billboard for Christ!
Pastor Russ shares a message on Royal Generosity, and explores how true generosity flows from our identity as children of God.
Join us as we hear from Guest Speaker Jamey Paugh, who is teaching us how God is our source in ALL things, including our finances. Learn how you can live financially free and give generously to others.
Join us in our final message of this series, as Pastor Russ shares how living by the Spirit's power, allows the Holy Spirit to continually guide and transform our lives.
Join us for Part 4 of our series, "The Holy Spirit—Phenomenon or Way of Life," as we explore A Fruitful Life. Learn how the Holy Spirit transforms us to reflect Christ's character. By beholding Jesus and abiding in Him, we can live a life that displays His love, joy, and peace to the world.
Join us for the next message in our series, "The Holy Spirit," as we explore what it means to be baptized in the Holy Spirit—experiencing His power and presence in a life-changing way. Discover how this biblical promise equips us to live boldly as witnesses for Christ.
Join us for Week 2 of our series, "The Holy Spirit," as Pastor Russ explores the powerful impact of the Holy Spirit on the early church. Discover how the Spirit enabled believers to live an "Uncommon Life" and how we, as followers of Christ, are called to embrace this same life today!
Today, we begin a new message series on the Holy Spirit: Phenomenon or Way of Life. Pastor Russ will unpack the life-changing experience of the Holy Spirit the Early Church had, which impacts our lives today just as much!
Pastor Russ unpacks the key pillars of the early church— Discover how these timeless principles are just as vital for us today.
God is calling us to a greater purpose than we could ever imagine! Guest Speaker Rev. Justin Bechtel shares with us the special calling God has placed on a series of young people and how we too, are called for His glory.
We've journeyed through the book of Hebrews, and the ultimate theme we've been pointed back to is that Jesus is Better! So what now? In this message, Pastor Matt, our Student Ministries Pastor, shares how we are supposed to live knowing this good news.
The Kingdom of God is unshakeable! In this message, Pastor Russ teaches us how to stay committed when the storms of life shake around us.
Continuing our 'Jesus is Better' series, Pastor Russ will explore the true value of faith, and 4 helps to strengthen our faith.
True faith isn't just believing—it's taking bold action based on trust in God's promises. In today's service, Pastor Russ will share how faith in God, requires more than belief; it requires leaning on Him, even when facing life's greatest challenges.
Everyone has faith. It all depends on who we put our faith in. In this message, Pastor Russ shares how putting faith in Jesus changes our lives.
The sacrifice of Jesus has freed us of our sin and of the guilt and shame we feel because of our sin. In this message, Pastor Ruben, our executive pastor, expresses how we are wholly healed.
God offers us a new Hope in Jesus, not based on how well we follow rules, but instead on his finished work. In this message, Pastor Russ shares how the opportunity that he offers is greater than what came before.
How does a person persevere in the midst of the storms of life? In this message, Pastor Russ shares how one can stay the course and their faith while the world urges us to turn away.
Jesus is a greater priest and king! In this message, Pastor Matt, our Students Ministry Pastor, shares the importance of Jesus as priest and how we respond.
You are God's beloved! In this message, guest speaker, Rev. Helen Trowbridge, shares who we are in Christ and what that calls us to do.
Sabbath is not just a day, it’s a person. In this message, Pastor Russ shares the importance of rest and how true rest comes from Jesus.
Sometimes our unbelieving hearts prevent from experiencing all of God. In this message, Pastor Russ shares the cure for unbelief!
In week 2 of our series, Jesus is Better, we look to Hebrews 2:5-18, where four different pictures of Jesus are painted, four pictures that, if you see them correctly, will make all the difference in your walk of faith.
Jesus is greater! In this brand new message series, Pastor Russ shares how Jesus is a better version of many Old Testament figures, ultimately pointing to Him being who He said He is.
How you prepare the next generation is vital. In this message, guest speaker, Reverend Reggie Hill, shares the importance of setting others up for success with Christ as the focus.
Though the work of Jesus is finished, His blood is not finished working! In this message, Pastor Russ shares the continual blessing of Jesus’s sacrifice.
Though the work of Jesus is finished, His blood is not finished working! In this message, Pastor Russ shares the continual blessing of Jesus’s sacrifice.
In all of life’s hardship, we can still have faith through it all. This is a special message from our Children’s pastor, Kim Goss, sharing how our faithful to God is always returned.
We have redemption in this life and the next because of the finished work of Jesus. In this message, Pastor Russ shares how we are blessed by the blood of Jesus.
Jesus is our Redeemer! In this final message of this series, Pastor Russ connects how Jesus is the ultimate Redeemer throughout the book of Ruth.
Seeking righteousness is what God calls us to. In this message, Pastor Matt, our student ministries pastor, contrasts two people; one seeking righteousness and another being lead by bitterness.
God is a provider for us, even when we don’t see Him working. In this message, Pastor Russ shares how God provided for Ruth through His faithfulness.
It's Resurrection Sunday! Today, we not only celebrate Jesus coming out of the grave, but celebrate Jesus fulfilling His promise!
Good Friday is about celebrating God’s finished work for us! In this message, Pastor Ruben connects the traditions of communion to the redemption of Jesus.
This Sunday marks the one year anniversary of the church building being lost in the fire. But God’s house is not just a building. Join us this Palm Sunday as Pastor Russ shares the purpose of the Temple of God.
This Sunday Pastor Russ shares the vision and heart behind this year's Kingdom Builders theme, The Winning Combination!
To build our lives on Jesus means that there are certain characteristics He calls us to. In this message, Pastor Ruben, our executive pastor, continues from last week’s message about the virtues to add to our walk.
As we continue our series “Storm Proof,” Pastor Russ shares how we are called to build with virtue.
To build our lives on the solid rock of Jesus, we need each other! In this message, Pastor Russ shares the power of community.
What does a Spirit-lead believer look like? In this message, guest speaker, Rev. Greg Hubbard, shares how longing for the Holy Spirit leads up to Him.
How do we continue to build our house on a solid foundation? In this message, Pastor Russ shares how through prayer, worship, and thanksgiving, we build our lives on Jesus.
Where do we go to continue to build the foundation of our lives? In this message Pastor Russ shares the word of God becomes fundamental for us to build our lives on the rock of Jesus.
How do you keep your life from being torn apart by storms? In this message, Pastor Russ shares how we can make our life storm proof.
Is God really in control? In this message, Pastor Russ explores what God controls and where we participate.
In this message, Pastor Matt, our Student Ministries Pastor, will uncover the unchanging nature of God and His redemptive purpose woven through generations pointing towards Christ.
What does it mean to be more like Jesus? In this message, Pastor Russ shares attributes of Jesus that we can obtain through the power of the Holy Spirit.
The last day of the year is not just about proclaiming what God will do in the future, but remembering his faithfulness in our past. Today, we will hear from several people in our church of what God did in their lives in 2023!
Welcoming God into our world means He gives us direction to live a more peaceful life. In this Christmas Eve message, Pastor Russ shares how welcoming Jesus into our lives leads to purpose.
Even in our distress, God knows when to show up. In this message, Pastor Russ shares how we can have hope, or a confident expectation, in God and how He shows up for us.
In the first message of this new series, Pastor Russ shares it was through a not so perfect family tree that came our Messiah, so it doesn’t matter about our past sins. God still desires for us to be saved!
It’s time to get your song back! In this message, guest speaker, Reggie Dabbs, shares how, through Christ, we can choose to get out lives back.
We have former NYC police officer and speaker, Rev. Andrew Columbia, sharing a powerful story of healing and transformation for First Responder Appreciation Sunday!
Giving is about more than just what’s goes in an offering bucket. In this message, Pastor Russ shares how your generosity can start a chain reaction.
The Kingdom of God has an assignment for you. In this message, Pastor Russ explains how we participate in the Kingdom of God.
Grace isn’t fair. In this message, Pastor Russ shares how the grace of God doesn’t always make sense, but is always good.
The Kingdom of God is like a party that we’re all invited to! But it can seem difficult when we’re not seated with the “right” people. In this message, Pastor Ruben, our Executive Pastor, expresses how the invitation is not about how well we perform, but Who we’re willing to accept.
We can often come to a place where we feel stuck in our faith. And this message, guest speaker Rev. Eran Holt, shows how we can continue to move forward towards Jesus.
The Kingdom of God is like a priceless treasure to value. In this message, Pastor Russ shares the importance of the Kingdom and how it’s revealed to us.
The Kingdom of God is bigger than what we’ve seen and what is in front of us. Rather, it is continuing to expand! In this message, Pastor Russ expresses how the Kingdom of God keeps growing!
Jesus is planting seeds and in the end, He will sift what is good. In this message, Pastor Russ shares how the goal of the Kingdom of God is to shift a good harvest, not to send people to hell.
The word of God is spread out through sharing of the Gospel. Are our hearts able to receive it? In this message, Pastor Russ shares how our hearts can receive the Word of God.
The Kingdom of God is more than just something in heaven. As we begin this brand new series, Pastor Russ explains how we are to see God, ourselves, and others through the lens of the Kingdom.
It’s important to recognize when we have lost our first love. In this message, Pastor Johnny, our Trenton campus pastor, shares how we can return to Jesus.
The scars that you’ve experienced in your life can lead to a tremendous story of God’s healing. In this message, Pastor Russ shares how Jesus, our scarred Savior, can use what you’ve been through.
God is faithful even when things seem too difficult. In this message, Pastor Russ expresses how nothing is too hard for the Lord.
Have you ever felt like you wanted more from God? In this message, Pastor Matt, our student ministry pastor, walks through how we can receive more from Jesus.
Following Jesus means we are anointed by Him, but sometimes that anointing can be challenged. In this message, Pastor Russ expresses the need to guard that anointing.
When we are disappointed in life, it can be difficult for us to remain with God. In this message, Pastor Ruben, our executive pastor, shares how we can return to God’s presence in the midst of life’s greatest disappointments.
There are things that we might not have known about faith before we came to Jesus. In this message, Pastor Russ addresses what you wanted to know about Christianity that no one told you!
God is building His church in Philadelphia! Hear the incredible testimony and message from our Kingdom Builders partners, David and Shirrie Dominguez.
The Spirit of God is with us to reveal to us the things of God. In this message, Pastor Russ shares how the Holy Spirit will show us what is in the will of God.
Being in step with the Holy Spirit means beholding Christ. In this message, Pastor Russ shares how beholding Jesus leads to a transformative life in Him.
The church was meant to build to build bridges not barriers. In this Kingdom Builders message, Pastor Russ expresses how we are to keep participating in His Kingdom in the midst of our trouble.
The measure of a man is not how much one makes. In this message, Pastor Russ talks about the importance of submission within a marriage.
In order to move out our lives honoring God, we must receive his power. In this message, Pastor Russ shares the importance of the power of God in our lives.
Because of Pentecost, God put his Word on our hearts. In this message, Pastor Matt, our student ministries pastor, explains how God’s Word is now within us.
Today, on Pentecost Sunday, Pastor Russ speaks on how we can encounter God’s divine strategy to experience the life of Jesus in our own lives.
In order for us to have deeper faith, we have to be willing to sacrifice. In this message, Pastor Russ expresses having faith will cost us, but it is worth it.
Kindness becomes the root for many aspects of our walk with Jesus. In this message, guest speaker, Rev. Carl Colletti, shares how kindness becomes the outpouring to better relationships.
In week 4 of our Restless series, Pastor Kim, our Children's Pastor, talks about our need for a deeper passion and hunger for God's presence, and how it can make a difference in not only our lives, but in lives around us.
The church is made up of many generations, young and old; we see in the Bible time and time again the relationship between generations and how God used them. In this message, Pastor Russ and Pastor Ruben discuss the importance of being an intergenerational church and what that looks like lived out.
In this season of restlessness, God calls us to be a house of prayer. In this message, Pastor Russ explains what it means for us to go to God in prayer.
God has called us to a season of restlessness. In this message, Pastor Russ shares revisits a prophetic word given to the Fountain of Life and shares how that is impacting us today.
On this Resurrection Sunday, Pastor Russ shares the incredible message that Jesus lives, and how we are to participate in that message!
Though we may feel broken, because of the work of God, we can be more. In this message, Pastor Russ shares how we can go from broken to builders.
Our lives with Christ are not meant be filled with walking with the Spirit. In this message, Pastor Matt, our student ministry pastor, shares that our lives are to be filled with ongoing moments of being in step with the Spirit.
In order to receive the double portion of God’s blessing, it doesn’t just take being around the right people. In this message, Pastor Russ shares, what we need in order to receive a double portion blessing.
Revival is possible when God’s people seek after him. In this message, guest speaker Rev. Maribel Graham, shares the recipe for revival.
In this final message of our Pursuing God series, Pastor Russ explains the importance of the Holy Spirit in our pursuit of Him.
In the final message of Pursuing God, Pastor Russ shares how we are to be loving sacrifices to Him as a means of growing in our faith in Him.
A person after the heart of God has to be willing to turn away from the sin in their lives. In this message, Pastor Russ shares the importance of leaving behind what holds us back and pursuing God.
Pursuing God can’t be only when we are on the mountaintops. In this message, Pastor Russ explains how we can praise God in all seasons of life.
It is not enough to simply turn toward God. In order to know him, we have to pursue him. In this message, our executive pastor, Pastor Ruben shares how we can pursue Christ.
Encountering God will always lead us to hunger for more of His presence. In this message, Pastor Russ shares how being in God’s presence makes us want to be in His presence more.
It’s easy to make excuses to avoid something unfamiliar. In this message, Pastor Russ shares how we are to give up on excuses and engage in what God is calling us to!
God has been with us all throughout time. In this message, Pastor Matt, our student ministries pastor, shares how God with us always affects us now.
Christmas time can be a joyous experience for a lot of people! But sometimes, Christmas is when the storm comes. In this message, Pastor Russ shares how Jesus can get us through any storms of life.
We are starting a brand new message series, God With Us! In this first message, Pastor Ruben, our executive pastor, shares how we get to know God intimately in the valleys of our lives.
Trauma can be experienced in many situations. In this final message, Pastor Russ explains the different kinds of trauma, and how God can work through each of them to help you find healing.
Burnout is more than just being stressed. In this message, Pastor Russ expresses what burnout is and how we can beat it.
We wonder how it is that we could have God’s blessing in our lives. In this message, guest speaker Don James, shares through the beatitudes, how God blesses his people.
Negative thoughts affect all of us at some point in our lives. In this message, Pastor Ruben, our executive pastor, shares how we can combat negative thoughts.
Worry can often take control of our lives. In this message, Pastor Russ shares how God can handle our worries.
Depression can feel all-consuming. In this message, Pastor Russ shares how we can battle feelings of depression.
Anxiety can feel all-consuming. In this message, Pastor Matt, our student ministry pastor, shares what God wants to do with your anxiety.
There are things in our lives that could rob our peace. In this message series, we explore how God can give us peace of mind.
Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Because of this, He is able to heal people just as He did in the past. In this message, Pastor Russ shares how Jesus is still able to heal.
We often attach ourselves to the wrong source, expecting it to sustain us. In this message, Pastor Ruben, our executive pastor, explains how Jesus is a better source.
Being together means being in community with one another. In this message, Pastor Russ expresses the need for the body of Christ to be in community.
As we continue the Together series, Pastor Russ explores how foundational love is to being one body.
Pressure doesn’t always come from out of the church. Sometimes, issues we face may be with other believers. In this message, Pastor Russ shares how we can reconcile with other believers.
There is power when believers come together in prayer. In this message, Pastor Russ expresses the importance of prayer in community even in difficult times.
Every part of the body of Christ has its part. In this message, Pastor Matt, our student ministries pastor, shares how each person in the body of Christ has their own place.
The church is more than just a collection of people in a building. It is the body of Christ. In this message, Pastor Russ shares the blessings of being part of the body.
Authenticity is key to growing in our faith with God. In this message, Pastor Kim, our Children’s Pastor, share how the Jesus-Driven Church is Authentic.
Greatness isn’t found in a microphone, but in those willing to serve. In this message, Pastor Russ shares the important of servanthood in the Jesus-Driven Church.
The Jesus-Driven Church is focused outwardly. In this message, Pastor Ruben, our executive pastor, shares how the church is a friend of sinners.
The Jesus-driven church is a church that is passionately committed to Christ. In this message, Pastor Russ shares what this passionate commitment looks like for us as believers.
To be a Jesus-driven church, we have to recognize what Jesus came to do. In this message, Pastor Russ expresses what Christ’s mission was and how to do it.
Faith is incredibly valuable. In this message, Pastor Matt, our student ministry pastor, shares how to ensure our faith doesn’t get corrupted by culture.
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! Today, as we celebrate our fathers, Pastor Russ shares what a blessed man looks like in the eyes of God.
God is after more than just our obedience, He’s after our hearts. In the final message in Jonah’s Journey, Pastor Ruben, our executive pastor, shares the importance of us aligning our hearts with the heart of God.
Join us for a special Mother’s Day as we hear a powerful message from one of our Kingdom Builders Partners, Lucy Debose!
Being with others believers is a way for us to grow in our faith. In this message, Pastor Russ shares the importance of connecting with others in community.
There are times where we feel like failure is final. In this message, Pastor Ruben, our executive pastor, shares how Jesus’s grace extends to our darkest nights.
There are times we come to Jesus for the wrong reasons. In this Easter message, Pastor Russ shares what to do when we approach God differently then we should.
Often, we keep this in the dark because we’re embarrassed of what would happen if others so them. In this message, Pastor Ruben, Executive Pastor, shares how Jesus doesn’t want to expose us but rather reveal the parts of our lives don’t reflect Him.
We are incredibly excited to share what's happening this year with Kingdom Builders! Join us in hearing about the vision for some amazing new initiatives!
Being in the presence of God brings about a deeper life. In this message, Pastor Russ explains what comes out of us resting in the presence of God.
Part of a deeper life is engaging in prayer. In this message, Pastor Russ shares how prayer can change the outcomes we face.
In order to produce the most fruit, a gardener has to cut away branches that aren’t healthy. In this message, Pastor Russ explains how God, being like a gardener, prunes away at unhealthy parts of our lives to make us more like His Son.
The life for a Christian was not meant to be lived on autopilot, but rather to be deep and flourishing. In this message, Pastor Russ explains how the deeper life is freeing.
Sometimes what God does doesn’t seem to make much sense. In this message, Pastor Russ shares about the love of God in the most unlikely of places.
At times, we don’t want to forgive those who hurt us. In this message, Pastor Matt, our student ministries pastor, shows how God extends forgiveness, even in the most difficult scenarios.
In the last message of our fasting series, Pastor Russ shares how fasting leads to the overflow of the Holy Spirit.
In the final message of our fasting series, Pastor Russ explains adopting the position of prayer changes the outcomes we face.
Fasting is more than just dieting. It provides for us a means to see God’s hand in our lives. In this message, Pastor Russ continues sharing the blessings of fasting.
Fasting is often a misunderstood spiritual practice. In this message series, Pastor Russ what fasting can mean for our relationship with God.
As the new year begins, we often think of what goals we can set. In this message, Pastor Russ shares about healing from old things to start fresh in the coming year.
Join us on this day after Christmas, for a time of worship and message on "The Drawing Power of Christmas!"
As we continue our Carols message, Pastor Russ shares a message inspired by Away in a Manger.
As we continue our message series, Carols, Pastor Kim, our Children’s Pastor, shares what it means for Jesus to be God with us.
The Christmas season comes with many joys and, sometimes, heartache and pain. Join us as we sit down with 4 amazing couples and hear about their experiences on navigating the Christmas season.
There are times in our faith journey that we feel like giving up. In this message, Pastor Russ shares the importance to sticking to our faith.
God is our Provider. But that isn’t limited to what He gives us financially. In this message, Pastor Russ shows how God provides for us in a myriad of ways.
Have you ever tried to avoid something that was inevitable? In this message, Pastor Ruben, our Executive Pastor, explains how we are not to avoid inevitable but rather ask ourselves, what do we do between now and then?
Join us to hear an incredible message called, “Move Forward” by our guest speaker Teddy Otobo-Sheriff!
Have you ever wanted to tell someone to just mind their business?! Well this message is for you! Today, Pastor Russ shares the importance of the believer minding their business in their faith.
Keeping perspective on what God calls us to allows us to understand what’s happening in our lives. In this message, Pastor Russ explains as Christians, what we’re born for.
There are times in our faith journey that we feel like giving up. In this message, Pastor Russ shares the importance to sticking to our faith.
In this message, Pastor Russ shares how the Gospel was such good news, people wanted to share it regardless of the circumstances they were facing. Join us as we start a brand new messages series through the letters to the Thessalonians!
The Church is called to care for one another. In this message, Pastor Russ explains the importance of living out this care.
God works even in the smallest details. In this message, Pastor Russ shares how God demonstrates his power in the minute parts of our lives.
Jesus' miracles were not just some cool party trick. In this message, Pastor Russ shows how Jesus can change everything.
As followers of Jesus, we are all marked to bring glory to God. In this final message of the Marked series, Pastor Russ expresses how each of us exist for His glory.
Being marked by the Holy Spirit is more than just knowing we’re sealed by Him. It’s also a call to deny ourselves and follow Jesus. In this message, guest speaker Jamal Fletcher, shares the importance denying ourselves as followers of Jesus.
We can often feel like we’re missing why we’re here. In this message, Pastor Matt, our student ministry Pastor, shares how we are marked with a purpose.
Love is defined by God. In this message, Pastor Russ expresses how God is love and that we are called to extend that love to others.
Have you ever felt powerless to the struggles of life? In this message, Pastor Carl Colletti, shares how we have been given an authority over every battle we are facing today and will face tomorrow.
What we’ve done can often wrap up our whole reality. In this message, Pastor Ruben, our connections pastor, shares how Jesus frees us of what we’ve done.
Being included into the Kingdom of God means we’re sealed by the Holy Spirit. In this message, Pastor Russ explains what being sealed means for us.
Walking through difficult times is inevitable in life. In this message, Pastor Russ shares how we can be in a place of pain and still trust God.
When we go through the storms of life, we often become afraid and forget God’s plan. Battling this fear is only possible by holding fast to His promises. In this message, our Youth Pastor, Pastor Matt, shares that no matter what you're going through, God will get you to “the other side."
Walking in step with the Spirit and that fruit is evidence of our relationship with Jesus. In this message, Pastor Russ shares how we know we’re in step with the Spirit.
It can be easy to not make a move because we’re overwhelmed by what’s in front of us. In this message, Pastor Russ explains how seeing the possibilities of what God can do will change how we walk our our faith.
We're so excited to hear a special word from Pastor Joy Morgan from Restoration Station!
The Holy Spirit is our counselor. In this message, Pastor Russ explains what the Holy Spirit does for us as we follow Christ throughout our lives.
Join us as Pastor Russ and Pastor Ruben sit down with two licensed counselors to discuss mental health!
The Holy Spirit is active in our lives in different ways. In this message, Pastor Russ shares the important work of the Holy Spirit to those who are not yet following Jesus.
Being filled with the Spirit is more than just having the Holy Spirit in you. It’s about having the Spirit lead you. In this message, Pastor Russ shares about how, through the Spirit, we become different.
We have the incredible opportunity to hear Rev. Shaina Ciaccio share her incredible testimony of God’s faithfulness and restoration in her life!
We have the opportunity to experience more in our faith. In this new message series, Pastor Russ expresses how Spirit Baptism changes how we live.
Today is Pentecost Sunday! Before we can understand Pentecost, we must know who the Holy Spirit is. In this message, Pastor Russ explains who the Holy Spirit is and why we can celebrate Pentecost.
Often times, we don’t live out being a new creation in Christ and walk out how that effects our everyday lives. In this message, Pastor Ruben, our Connections Pastor, shares the importance of being children of God and as children, we should grow up to look like Him.
Happy Mother’s Day! Today, we are so excited to have Rev. Kim Goss share about what God can do in our families and what He calls us to do!
When God places something in our hearts to do, we can feel overwhelmed about how to do it. In the message, Pastor Russ shares how we can have faith along the journey even when things seem too difficult.
While trying to know what direction we should go in, there can be a lot of uncertainty that we face. In this message, Pastor Russ expresses the need for us to trust the process even when we don’t see immediate results.
Decisions, decisions, decisions. Life can have the tendency to put you in difficult places with too many options at hand. In this message, Pastor Russ shares how we can seek wisdom while making decisions.
Are you asking God to show you your next step? In this first message of the series, “Divine Direction,” Pastor Russ walks through how God will guide us in our lives.
Losing hope is something that happens to all of us. But how do we restore that hope? In this Easter message, Pastor Russ explains how Jesus can restore our hope.
During Jesus his last meal with his disciples, he redefined some of the elements that they were so a custom to knowing. In this message, Pastor Ruben, our connections pastor, shares about how Jesus redefines the Passover meal.
As we get closer to Easter, we can begin to ask what this is all about? Why celebrate this Jesus? On this Palm Sunday, Pastor Russ shares who this Jesus is.
Throughout the Gospels there is a consistent invitation to experience what Jesus is offering. In this message, Pastor Matt, our Student Ministries Pastor, explores the invitation to come and see.
Join us as Pastor Russ talks about what it means to be generous as we continue in our third week of The Blessed Life!
God can do significantly more with what we put in his hand than what we hold on to. In this message, Pastor Russ shares about the principle of multiplication.
What does it mean to have a blessed life? Is it having a three car garage and a healthy 401k? In this message series, Pastor Russ shares that being blessed in this life is more than just money. Join us for the first installment!
Kingdom Builders is more than just tithing. It’s about reaching people around the corner and around the world. In this message, Pastor Russ explains the importance of our Kingdom Builders efforts and how so many have already been impacted by this endeavor.
Flourishing financially is more than obligatory giving. In this message, Pastor Russ shares about the importance of giving as worship to God.
Did you know that our physical bodies were created to be a home for the Holy Spirit? Tune in today to hear about how we can flourish physically!
In order to flourish, we need the empowering of the Holy Spirit. In this message, Rev. Jermel Mayo, a friend of Fountain, shares how it is by the power of the Holy Spirit that we will flourish!
Have you ever wondered what made the early Church grow so large? Join us this morning, as Pastor Ruben, our Connections Pastor, talks about how the Love of God fuels our desire to share that love!
One the greatest components of a flourishing church is unity. In this message, Pastor Russ expresses the importance of unity among believers.
Are you looking for joy this morning? It’s not found in Christmas trees, mistletoe, or presents. Tune in to hear Pastor Russ share about where our joy comes from!
Are you looking for peace today? Do you feel that peace in your life has been elusive? Tune in this morning to hear Pastor Johnny, our Trenton campus pastor, share about how the birth of Jesus didn’t just produce a baby, but peace as well.
Hope can be elusive, especially during the pandemic. In this message, Pastor Russ talks about the hope that comes with Advent.
What are we truly accountable for in this life? Is it just our souls or does our responsibility extend to those around us? In this message, Pastor Matt, our student ministry pastor, explains what we’re truly accountable for.
In conclusion of our Neighborliness series, Pastor Russ shares on the importance of finding the beauty across deciding lines.
God isn’t interested in spiritual rituals for ritual sake. In this message, Pastor Russ expresses the importance of a true fast.
Each one of us have a platform. Sometimes we don’t recognize it. In this message, Pastor Ruben shares on how we can use our platform to lift others up.
Who Is My Neighbor? Pastor Russ addresses this question as he continues in our series, "Neighborliness."
There are peacekeepers, peacebreakers, and peacemakers. In this message, Pastor Russ tells us how we can become peaceMAKERS in today's world.
Join us in our continuation of our "Neighborliness" series as author and speaker, David Docusen, brings the word on Revival of Unity.
The only hope for a divided world is a united church. In this message, Pastor Russ talks about how we as the church need to love God, love our neighbors, and have the courage to step across dividing lines.
We had the privilege of hearing from author and speaker David Docusen talk about his book, "Neighborliness - Finding the Beauty of God Across Dividing Lines."
We can make our faith about following a certain amount of rules. But our faith in Jesus is about connecting with Him. In this message, Pastor Russ explains the freedom we have in our relationship with Jesus instead of relying on performance.
The idea of worship has many implications of what is “right”. In this message, Pastor Russ talks about the importance of worship with heart, with love, and without ulterior motives.
Falling into a complacent life can happen without any effort. In this message, Pastor Johnny shares the importance of engaging in our life with Christ.
The gospel can get confused with other things that may seem important. In today’s message, Pastor Russ shares about the importance of the true Gospel and what it means to lay everything else aside.
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Joy can be fleeting unless we protect it. In the message Pastor Ruben, our Connections Pastor, sits down with Rev. Carl Colletti, our guest speaker, to discuss how in our closeness to Jesus is where we find and protect our joy.
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Throughout our journeys, we can forget that it's not just about what we take with us, but what we leave behind. In this message, Pastor Russ and Pastor Johnny, our Trenton Campus Pastor, discuss the importance of removing things that get in the way of us giving our lives to God.
The words discipline and celebration usually don't appear in the sentence. In this week's message Pastor Russ and Pastor matt will uncover how to celebrate and put into practice spiritual disciplines that cultivate joy in our everyday lives.
Joy can allude us in difficult situations if we don't cultivate it. In this message, Pastor Russ and Pastor David, our worship pastor, share about how we can choose the heart of worship in every circumstance.
In order to cultivate joy in our lives, we have to know who we truly are in Christ. In this message series, Pastor Russ and Pastor Ruben discuss the importance of finding our identity in the Messiah.
Joy can be an elusive idea. In this message, Pastor Johnny, our Trenton Campus Pastor, and Pastor Matt, our Students' Ministry Pastor, explain how joy is God created, Jesus completed, and You cultivated.
We can often feel lost and forgotten in our lives. In this message, our guest speaker, Pastor Jermel Mayo, shares how God takes care of us.
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We can often feel lost and forgotten in our lives. In this message, our guest speaker, Pastor Jermel Mayo, shares how God takes care of us.
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In our darkest valleys, it may feel like we are lost. In this message, Pastor Russ shares that God has never turned His ear from our cry.
The Gospel is about more than just getting people to heaven. In this message, Pastor Russ shares that it’s about bringing God’s love and healing to a broken world.
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Right now can be a season of discouragement where it's easier to keep your head down. In this message, Pastor Russ shares the words of Jesus for us to look up in the midst of difficulties.
Happy Father’s Day! In the conclusion to the I AM series, Pastor Russ shares that Jesus is not just a way to something, but rather a way to Someone.
We can often misalign the goal of following Christ by trying to earn something. In this message, Pastor Matt, our Students' Ministry Pastor, shares the goal of intimacy with God is to become like Christ.
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Pastor Russ will be having a conversation with Rev. Dorian Morgan, a local African-American pastor, to discuss racism, systemic injustice, and what we can do in this season. At the end of the service, Pastor Russ and Pastor Dorian will be leading us in communion. We encourage you to prepare elements so we can partake together.
It can seem easy to let the resurrection become an event that we celebrate once a year on Easter. In this message, Pastor Russ shares how the resurrection isn't just an event, but a Person and how that changes our everyday.
Even the smallest amount of light attracts those in darkness. In the second installment of the I AM series, Pastor Russ walks through Jesus being the Light of the World and how He flips this I AM statement on us.
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! Today, we begin a new message series called, "I AM" where we will be discovering Jesus in His own words. In this message, Pastor Russ explains how Jesus is the Bread of Life.
We all have a part to play in the body of Christ! In this message, Pastor Russ shares the importance of connecting to the body of Christ to fulfill what God calls us to.
We can get so inwardly focused that we miss others around us. In this message, Pastor Johnny, our Trenton campus pastor, shares how we can utilize this season to recognize the moments God is leading us and act on them.
When Jesus walked the earth, His followers didn't think it was possible that their Messiah would die on a Cross. In this message, Pastor Russ shows how what seemed like a mistake was God's plan all along.
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Even in dark times, the Israelites were able to celebrate. In this message, Pastor Russ shows when things seem difficult, we have a reason to celebrate who Jesus is and what He's done for us.
When we are in times of uncertainty, God is calling us to be still. In this message, Pastor Russ explains how we can outlast the trouble.
In these ever-changing times, it's comforting knowing that the name of the Lord is a strong tower.
Right now, with the Coronavirus rising, the world needs a fearless church. In this message, Pastor Russ addresses the very real concerns of people while giving hope that God has not given us a spirit of fear.
The health and safety of every person who walks onto our campuses continues to be a top priority for the Fountain of Life. Our team has been carefully monitoring the evolving Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation through the CDC and local health authorities and will continue to take proactive steps to keep our church family and community safe.
To that end, we feel the best course of action is to suspend public attendance at both of our campuses beginning this Sunday, March 15 until further notice. However, we will be broadcasting our services and Pastor Russ will be sharing a LIVE message through Facebook starting at 9am.
We look forward to you joining us!
The idea of freedom can often be clouded by misunderstandings of what it could look like in our faith. In this message our guest speaker, Pastor Reggie Hill, shares about what true freedom in Christ can look like.
Have you ever had questions about the difference between body, soul, and spirit? In this message, Pastor Russ explains the difference between these three and how healing can come with each section.
We all come from a family. But when we come to faith in Jesus, we placed into a new family. In the forth installment of Not Forsaken, Pastor Russ explains that because of the Cross, we have been placed into the family of God.
While discovering how we see God, it ultimately changes how we know God to see us. In this message, Pastor Matt Boudwin, our Student Ministries pastor, explains that God sees us differently than we see us and that changes how we should see others.
A.W. Tozer says “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” In this message, Pastor Russ explains what God says about us based on who our Heavenly Father is.
We all long for the blessing of our father, whether we had a good relationship with our biological father or a poor one. In this message, Pastor Russ explains that we were adopted as Son and Daughters of God and that makes us not forsaken.
In the final message from our "Apprehended" series, Pastor Russ explores the importance of following Jesus regardless of our past mistakes.
Being apprehended to know God leads us to be conformed by Him. In this message Pastor Ruben, our Connections Pastor, explains that to be conformed to Christ is to be reformed by Him.
The beginning of us having a relationship with Christ is Him releasing us from our sin and taking Him hold of us. We then can take hold of Him in return. In this message, Pastor Russ explains what it looks like for us to be apprehended to Christ.
Whenever the New Year hits, we try to come up with different resolutions to make ourselves better. And that may be admirable, but for lasting change, we can't wait for the calendar to flip. Instead, we look to Jesus who is the only One who can change us.
At the end of the year, we might be feeling like 2019 won out. In this message, Pastor Russ explains that we might be exhausted, but we can still be in pursuit of God in this coming year.
In Isaiah 9, the prophet shows who the soon coming Messiah is. In this special Christmas message, Pastor Russ explains that with Jesus, we can have peace in every situation.
In Isaiah 9, the prophet shows who the soon coming Messiah is. In this message, Pastor Russ explains that Jesus is the Mighty God and Everlasting Father Isaiah spoke of.
As we celebrate Christmas, we want to focus on the character of Christ. In this holiday message series, Pastor Russ explains that Jesus is our Wonderful Counselor.
We can get lost at times. We can have a tendency to go our own way and lose our position. In this message, Pastor Ruben, our Connections Pastor explains that we are offered an extravagant position because of God's extravagant love.
The Throne of Christ is where we receive grace and where we live out our victory. In this message, Pastor Russ explains that since we are seated with Christ, we're not praying for victory. We're living from a place of victory.
In Daniel 9, Daniel turns to God in his distress. In this message, Pastor Russ explains the importance of praying to God regularly, especially in a crisis.
Daniel decided that he would stand strong for God regardless of what threats came his way. In this message, Pastor Russ discusses how publicly standing strong for God always brings glory to Him.
Chaplain of the New York Yankees, Willie Alfonso, shares his testimony and how we are made for more.
Shaking can come from all over the place; us, the world, the enemy, and even God. In this message, Pastor Russ explains several ways God can use the shaking in our lives to get our attention and bring us closer to Him.
After running the Chicago marathon, Pastor Russ shares a message about how to continue in our faith.
The fires of life can be really overwhelming. In this message, Pastor Ruben, our Connections Pastor, shares how even when we go through the fire, Jesus covers us so we won't be consumed by it.
When we face the impossible, that's when our actions have to line up with what we believe. In this message, Pastor Russ expresses how we can put people in Christ in the midst of our impossible situation.
It can be really difficult to stand up for your faith in school or the workplace. In this message, Pastor Russ expresses the importance of knowing what you believe before you're confronted.
Life can come at you quickly. Things can change dramatically in just a few moments. In this message series, Pastor Russ explains the importance of standing firm before life throws us a curveball.
In this message, Pastor Russ interviews the Marandola family with their powerful testimony of God healing their son's cancer.
We have to have a great commitment to the Great Commission. In this final message from our Disciple series, Pastor Russ explains a multiplying disciple is called to make more disciples.
Disciples of Christ are empowered by His Holy Spirit. In this message, Pastor Johnny, our Trenton campus pastor shares the importance of being empowered by the Holy Spirit to bring God glory.
A Disciple is a follower of Jesus that is empowered by the Holy Spirit. In this message, our guest speaker, Rev. Asa Kain, shares the importance of being empowered by the Spirit.
Forgiveness is sometimes one of the most difficult things because some hurt is so intense and heavy. In this message, Pastor Russ explains how forgiveness is so key for us as disciples.
When things happen in the world that don't seem to make sense, it seems easy to reject what we know. But in this message, Pastor Russ expresses the importance to humble ourselves, pray, and seek God.
Events in our lives can become very discouraging. In this message our guest speaker, Dr. Qaiser, shares about how big our God is and how our help comes from Him.
In our culture, love is not taken too deeply. We all love anything. But in this message, Pastor Ruben, our connections pastor, explains that love needs compassion and not just sympathy. He explains that love is messy, but it marks that we are disciples of Jesus.
The Holy Spirit can be seen all through Scripture. In this message, Pierre Johnson, our guest speaker, shows how the Holy Spirit is present in the Hebrew Bible and what He does in our lives today.
Serving is a counter-cultural idea. We frequently make sure we come up on top and that everyone knows it. In this message, Pastor Russ explains the importance of having the heart of a servant and how this was the very example Christ set for us.
We don't always realize how much our life and doctrine line up. We often say one thing and do another. In this message, Reverend Carl Colletti shares the importance of being an example and having our life match up with the words we speak.
True discipleship is so much more than 6 simple steps we take. In this message, Pastor Matt, our student ministry pastor, explains that a disciple needs obedience to God in order to grow fruitful, even if that means that we allow the Holy Spirit to cut things out in our lives that do not belong.
Have you ever been in a time of waiting that felt like it took forever? God doesn't want us to waste that time, but rather have us rely on Him. In this message, Rev. Dan McCarthy shares about what we can do in the time of waiting.
The word "disciple" can have a lot of connotation. In this message series, Pastor Russ expresses that in order to accomplish the Great Commission, a disciple must first begin to abide in Christ.
Our lives can often so many voices telling us what we should believe. We often fall into the trap of thinking our current situation will be what we experience forever. In this message Rev. Helen Trowbridge shares that Jesus allows some things to happen in our lives for His glory. Our story is for His Glory.
Communion can be an act that feels more like a tradition than it does a moment with substance. In this message, Pastor Russ shares the blessings that come with communion when and how it's important to keep as a vital and regular part of our lives.
The Israelites marked important moments with God by creating a monument reminding them what God did there. In this message, Ron McManus, explains how from one moment, we can go from a place of defeat to a place of victory.
Addiction doesn’t appear the same way in people’s lives. Though we often think of the big issues like heroin or alcohol, addiction is still a common issue for others through pornography, smoking, or even to our phones. In this conclusion of the series, Pastor Russ explains how addiction can come in several forms, and what God can do in our weakness.
Everyone experiences anger throughout their lives. It can be something that can feel uncontrollable. In this message, Pastor Russ expresses that when we forgive, the giant of anger can fall.
We seek comfort in almost everything we do. There is always something being advertised with the promise of making our lives more convenient. In this message, Pastor Ruben expresses the need for the Church to step out of their comfort zone and care for those that Christ died for.
Eating a meal with the king is always honorable. The most important people in the kingdom have a seat at the king’s table. In this message, Pastor Russ shares about an unlikely person being welcomed at the table of the King.
2 Samuel 9:1-13
Rejection is something that we deal with regardless of what stage of life we deal with. It can sneak up on us or be obvious. In this message, Pastor Russ shares the importance of recognizing that it doesn’t matter who rejects you if you know God accepts you.
1 Samuel 17:28-42
Fear has a way of keeping us stuck in a place were only meant to pass through. It has paralyzed more people in their call than any other giant. In this message, Pastor Russ explains what fear does to us and how through the finished work of Jesus, we can overcome our fear
1 Samuel 17:45-47
Growing up, we often hear the story of David and Goliath and assume we are David. We have to do better, be stronger, have more willpower. In this message, Pastor Russ explains that we are not David; Jesus is.
-1 Samuel 17:45-47
It’s the Sunday after Easter and it’s easy to make that day seem so far away. We often forgot the events of the Resurrection only a short time after we celebrate and we fall right back into the same position we were in just weeks ago. In this message, Pastor Russ explains how we can go from a broken heart to a burning heart that is passionate about sharing who Jesus is.
Luke 24:13-25
Funerals are usually solemn. People are mourning, sometimes comforting each other. How can there be good news from a graveyard? In this message Pastor Russ shows that through Christ, there is new life in Him.
Ezekiel 37:1-14
The last words of Jesus have to be extremely important. In this message, all of our pastors speak the seven last phrases of Jesus found throughout the Gospel.
It’s very common for us to talk about the fickle crowd who followed Jesus as He came into Jerusalem riding on a donkey. We often discuss those who celebrated Him one day and called for His crucifixion soon after that. But what about those who stayed? What about those who were faithful to Jesus to the end? In this message, Pastor Russ expresses what following Jesus looked like for Mary Magdalene, who not only followed Jesus while during His earthly ministry, but was the first Jesus appeared to when He was resurrected.
It’s easy to get caught up in our own lives. Am I ready for that meeting? Are my kids ready for practice? Can I take care of that errand later? In this message, Pastor Russ looks through the book of Haggai and explains the importance of having Kingdom Priority.
Haggai 1:1-15
Our Kingdom Builders series continues with Pastor Russ expressing the need to give to God what belongs to Him.
The Kingdom of God is ever expanding. In this message, Pastor Russ shows how important it is to join the movement of God with a burden, a vision, action, and determination.
Nehemiah 1:3-4
On Father’s Day 2018, Pastor Russ shared on how our faith and relational health connect.
Pastor Ruben shares with us about our mental health as a part of the Transformed series.
Pastor Russ opens up the Transformed series by giving us a message on what transformation in our life requires.