The Fountains Fellowship Fort Worth: Recent Episodes
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Pastor Samuel encourages spiritual mentorship in this, the third message in the "I Believe in You" series.
For the second message in the series, Student Pastor Paden Smith stresses the importance of imparting spiritual life in the next generation.
Pastor Samuel discusses the next generation, the temptations they will face, and the Biblical remedies for these issues in this, the first message of the "I Believe In You" series.
For part four in the "Life With..." series, Pastor Samuel gives us a message about keeping the Sabbath. In today's hectic society, it can be easy to forget to take time to rest, reflect, and remember. But when we push ourselves too hard, we run the risk of exhaustion - not just of our bodies, but of our hearts, our minds, and our relationships with other people and God.
Pastor Samuel continues our "Life With" series with a message about our desires to have Attention, Acceptance, Appreciation, and Affection, as well as the two paths we can take on our spiritual journey: Trying Harder and Trusting More.
Communication is the most important aspect of any relationship. And prayer represents the most integral channel of communication between ourselves and God. In this, the third message of our "What if..." series, Pastor Samuel discusses prayer and the changes it can bring to our lives.
Pastor Samuel brings us the first message in the "Life With..." series. Life with what, you ask? You'll have to tune in and find out!
Pastor Samuel opens our new series with a message about looking beyond our own limitations and the power that comes when we trust in God and his plans for us.
In the final message of the series, Pastor Samuel delivers a message about choosing to focus on the truly important things in life rather than the things which seem to require the greatest urgency. Enjoy!
In this week's message, Pastor Samuel stresses the importance of choosing discipline over regret and focusing on what we want most versus what we want now.
Most of us wish we had greater control over our lives. But sometimes it feels as if the harder we hold our grasp on our situation, the more our lives seem to slip through our fingers. For our second message in this series, Pastor Samuel discusses choosing to surrender our lives to God and the three questions we must ask ourselves when we are deciding whether to control or surrender.
In our first series of the new year, we explore the choices we must make in order to bring us closer to God. For the premiere message, Pastor Samuel outlines the importance of choosing to follow God's plan for our lives rather than focus on the pursuit of popularity. If all we seek in this world is the approval of other people, we will never fulfill God's purpose for us.
In the final message of this series, Pastor Samuel outlines the difference between a covenant and contract to better delineate what our culture says about marriage versus what the Bible tells us marriage really is. When we lean into our commitment and sow into our relationship with our spouse, we will reap great rewards in our marriage.
In the third part of our marriage series, Pastor Samuel implores us to have fun with our spouse. All healthy marriages should participate in these three types of fun - face-to-face, side-to-side, and {ahem} bellybutton-to-bellybutton. PLEASE NOTE: THIS PODCAST IS PG RATED. IT CONTAINS DISCUSSION OF ADULT THEMES.
For this, the fourth message in our marriage series, Pastor Samuel instructs us on the importance of remaining pure for the health of our marriages - pure in our behavior, pure in our hearts, and pure in our relationship with God.
For the first message of our matrimony-themed series, Pastor Samuel lays out the harsh truths about marriage in our modern age before providing some important advice for couples who wish to improve their relationship.
Pastor Samuel continues our marriage-themed series with a concentration on conflict. All couples - healthy or unhealthy - fight at one point or another. This message focuses on how we handle these confrontations. Are we aiming for victory or restoration?
In this, the last week of our nostalgia-fueled series, Pastor Samuel gives us some formulas to assist in not only building our relationship with God, but also in growing His Kingdom as well.
In the penultimate episode of our nostalgia-fueled series, Pastor Samuel explains to us the necessity of change to our spiritual progression. By relating the story of personal computer luminary Steve Jobs and his complicated history with Apple, the company he co-founded, Pastor Samuel illustrates how a change in direction, leadership, and perspective can make all the difference in our journey with the Lord.
This week, Pastor Samuel speaks on opportunities God provides for us. As His followers, it is our job to recognize these ‘open doors’ and step through them in order to follow the path that God has set before us.
In the second part of our nostalgia-driven series, Pastor Samuel talks about progress - specifically, the progress Peter made in his walk with Jesus and our progress as we continue our journey with Christ.
Youth Pastor Paden Smith takes a turn at the mic this week with a message about listening to God and doing what He says. If we, as followers, can follow this simple strategy we can live a life without regret; we can remain victorious.
Pastor Samuel opens this series with a discussion of each individual's progress down God's path. As believers, it is important that we ask ourselves the question - who are we: seeker, receiver, follower, or contributor?
Worship Pastor Dain Hampton takes over speaking duties for this week's message. He posits that if we can get past our inherent desire to make everything about us, we would experience improvement in a multitude of different aspects of our lives - including our relationship with God.
In week one of our new series, Pastor Samuel relates the story of Joseph and his many tribulations. Through his example, we see that God always has a plan for our lives, even when we can't see it ourselves.
In the final entry in our Orange series, Pastor Nichole gives us one word of encouragement for each youth age group that will ensure we give our children the support they need at the time they need it. Embrace, Engage, Affirm, Mobilize!
In this perfectly timed episode, Pastor Samuel leads us into our second week of the "See Orange" series. This time, he teaches from the belief that every child is created in the image of God. If we truly believe this the one rule we must follow in raising them in Christ is quite simple - Love.
In this exceptionally tardy episode, Pastor Samuel introduces the main tenets of the Orange curriculum - a method of investing faith in our young people by not only instructing them in the ways of Christ at the church, but at home as well. Red represents the passion and love of the Home; yellow represents the light of the Church. Together, they make Orange!
For the final message in our apocalyptic series, Pastor Samuel is back and dropping some knowledge about Heaven and Hell. The bad news: Hell is real, and when you're there, there is no chance of salvation. The good news: Heaven is just as real, and while we're here on Earth we can guarantee our place there by accepting Jesus Christ into our hearts.
This week, we have a guest speaker in the house! Pastor Bryan Saffle from The Fountains Fellowship Church of Crowley, Texas is here to give us a message of faith and risk. Through the story of Jesus walking on the water and Peter's reaction, we see that faith without risk is not faith at all. It is only when we let go of our fear and go where our Lord directs us that we can say we are truly faithful. He wants us to join Him!
The Book of Revelation is one of the most dense and complex books ever written. As such, in order to properly digest its message, guest speaker and worship pastor extraordinaire Dain Hampton is breaking Revelation down into "snapshots". Let's parse this out together. His Word is Truth! To view the video mentioned in the message, click here.
It's week two in our post-apocalyptic series, and Pastor Samuel is outlining the two different seats of judgment faced by every person when they leave this world. The seat we are placed before depends on what we did in this life. Which one will you face when the time comes?
Are you ready for The End? This week marks the first part in our new series, and Pastor Samuel details in his message the five signs Jesus gave us in The Bible that the end times are near. As it says in Matthew 24:44, "So you also must be ready, for the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him." Have a blessed one!
This week, we have a special treat for all you Champion Church listeners - a guest speaker from one of the missions we help support, Pastor Stephen Tolman - all the way from San Pedro, Coahuila, Mexico! Pastor Stephen gives us an update on all the things God is doing through his mission then gives us a message from The Book of Acts about putting our faith in Jesus Christ. Prepare to be inspired!
Our "Stretch Marks" series is heading into the home...um...stretch. In week five, Pastor Samuel reminds us that while stretching to grow in God is very important we need to remember to take the time to celebrate His love. Through the balancing of these two - stretching and celebrating - God can do amazing things in us!
Apologies for missing last week's episode, but we're back! In this week's message, Pastor Samuel uses a story from Exodus to show how when God stretches us, he is really trying to separate us from the things that are holding us back. There is strength in the stretch!
Are you feeling the stretch? We hope so! In week 2 of the new series, Pastor Samuel discusses our goal-oriented world and delineates the difference between our personal aims and God's intentions for our lives. Press on toward the goal to win the prize!
We'll admit it's not the best title, but hey, it caught your attention. Champion Church is taking a hard look at "Stretch Marks", and Pastor Samuel is leading us off with a message about the need to stretch ourselves in order to effect worthwhile change in our lives. The strength is in the stretch!
It's the final week of the "Change" series, and Pastor Samuel is making sure we know how important our influence is to those around us. Along the way, he tells a touching story about someone very close to him and outlines a powerful metaphor involving carabiners and the connections we make. "Found People Find People."
We're entering the homestretch of our "Change" series, and this week Pastor Samuel is using the hashtag (formerly the "pound sign") as a jumping-off point for his discussion of the labels we apply - both to others and to ourselves - and the damage they can cause. Don't lock God out!
We have a special treat for you this week, podcast listeners! None other than our own worship leader, Dain Hampton, is delivering the message this week. He's talking generosity, and he's bringing the scripture in a big, bad way. He also covers some frequently asked questions regarding this often touchy subject in a way that is both honest and life-giving. Rejoice in God's Word!
It's week two of the "Change" series, and Pastor Samuel is back! His message covers three "-ation"s and how they relate to one another: Information, Application, and Transformation. God is great, and God is good! Enjoy and be blessed!
Pastor Nichole opens our first series of 2016 with a message about the preparations we must make in order to change. Editor's Note: Due to an issue with our recording device, the audio quality of this particular episode is subpar. We apologize for any sound issues.