Springhouse Church Sermons

Let's get real. What would happen if we REALLY set our hearts and minds on the things of the Kingdom. As Pastor Barbie shares, it could literally transform our lives and our families for generations. Scriptures Referenced Colossians 3:1-11 Additional Resources Join us for worship on Sundays. We gather in person or online each week, and our sermons podcast is available for you to listen on the go. Our Website: https://springhousesmyrna.com Online Gatherings: https://springhousesmyrna.com/live-streaming Sermons Podcast: https://springhousesmyrna.com/podcast

When we think of defending our faith, it's easy to see ideas about powerful arguments and passionate debates about what is right and wrong. But, in reality, defending our faith is actually something much more powerful than arguments and knowledge. As Pastor Kevin shares, the most effective tool you have is simply sharing your experience with God. Scriptures Referenced John 8:1-11, 10:10; Colossians 2:6-17; Revelation 12:11 Additional Resources Join us for worship on Sundays. We gather in person or online each week, and our sermons podcast is available for you to listen on the go. Our Website: https://springhousesmyrna.com Online Gatherings: https://springhousesmyrna.com/live-streaming Sermons Podcast: https://springhousesmyrna.com/podcast

When we hear the word "ministry," we often think about vocational ministers like pastors and missionaries. However, as Pastor Kevin shares, ministry is much more than just that. Listen to be challenged and released into ministry.

Have you ever wondered what God's plan is for your life. As Pastor Kevin reveals this week, it's remarkably simple, and we're the ones who make it complex. Listen to discover why we do that, and what God's plan actually is.

The message of the Gospel is incredibly simple, but that doesn't mean that it's easy. Listen as Pastor Kevin takes us deep into the simplicity of God's love and what it means for us.

Jonathan Evans joined us to share his heart, drawing from Noah and the Ark. Listen to discover why we build and what we should do when the conditions are unfavorable.

While we all love good news, Pastor Kevin reminds us that most of the news the world gives us is bad and leads to fear, and that the job of fear is to distract us from the truth. Listen to hear about the Good News God gives us and how He's always calling us to Himself.

Pastor Barbie shares how, while an entire crowd may shout or sing "Hosanna," our songs are unique because they come from our experience with God. Our "Hosanna!" can be shallow or it can be deep, connected powerfully to what God has done in our lives. Listen and be both challenged and inspired.

Christ has called us to live in community and a large part of that includes leadership. Pastors Kevin and Barbie share about ordination at Springhouse and we hear words of encouragement about worship, outreach, and kids ministry.

Christ has called us to live in community and a large part of that includes leadership. Pastor Kevin shares how the leadership of Springhouse functions and also shares his heart as it relates to submitting to authority so that we can hear from God and grow in our faith.

What do we do when the unexpected happens? Do we get angry and start blaming? Or do we turn to God? Listen as Pastor Kevin shares how the storms and challenges in our lives serve God's purpose and help to grow our faith...if we'll let Him do it.

Wondering if you're really becoming all that God has created you to be? As Pastor Kevin reminds us, there is a key ingredient to growth that can only happen in community. Listen to discover what community is and what we're missing out on if we're not part of a real, healthy community.

Sometimes our journeys take unexpected turns. Listen as Shari O'Dea shares how choosing hard challenges, burnout, theater, and an internship led her to where God has her today - and how it's so much better than the plans she had.

It can be tempting to wonder how Pastor Kevin will fill Pastor Ronnie's shows. However, as we're reminded, Kevin's job isn't to fill Ronnies shoes, but to follow God and lead the Church. Listen to hear more about where God is leading us.

Celebrating the ministry of Pastor Ronnie, we hear from many of the people who have been ministered to by his life, friendship, and ministry. We celebrate Ronnie, but we exalt Jesus and we're looking forward to what God has in store for us next.

Throughout history, our focus tends to be on the one "no" than the many times God says "Yes!" Listen as Pastor Kevin shares the many benefits of saying "Yes" to God and living within the boundary lines rather than focusing on what's outside the boundaries.

In his final sermon as the Lead Pastor, Ronnie shares his thanks, reminds us of the foundation of his ministry, and shared the one thing that is of primary importance in our lives as Christians. Listen to be challenged and encouraged.

Closing out our series on transition, Pastor Barbie turns her attention to the transition at Springhouse. Listen to learn how we can walk through this well, why the mess is important, and 3 distinctives that will mark us going forward.

Want to see a healthy leadership transition? While it's important that both the leader and the successor be prepared and engaged, there's something equally important that's easy to miss. That's what Pastor Barbie shares this week.

While things around us might seem confusing or make us feel stuck, there's often a deeper reality. Listen as Pastor Barbie shares insights into the different stages of calling and how God positions us differently at different times.

As we approach the end of 2020, you're likely looking forward to 2021. Listen as Pastor Ronnie shares the key to being refreshed, finding wisdom, peace, and joy, and walking in freedom.

What are you hoping for in this season? What presents of years past do you still remember? As Pastor Ronnie reminds us, the most important presents are the presents of presence. Especially God's presence.

Often, what we most need is a word from God. In this Advent season, Pastor Barbie Loflin reminds us of our identity - that, like Mary, we are carriers of light with a holy responsibility and blessing.

Have you ever wondered why it's easy to become distracted about the point of Christmas? Could it be our desires or lack of attention? Could it be misinformation? Listen as Pastor Kevin shares they key to letting Jesus be the main event.

In a year like this, it can be tough to be thankful but easy to grumble. However, as Pastor Ronnie reminds us, it's God's will for us to give thanks and it's incredibly important now. And we have much to be thankful for.

Jesus talks about Kingdom Treasure, but what is it? Listen as Pastor Kevin shares his heart about Kingdom Treasure, the things that so easily distract us, and what we can do about it.

As we think of living in the Kingdom, certainly what we do matters. But, as Pastor Alan Reminds us, WHY we do what we do is at least as important as what we do, because it points to where our treasure is.

We might think that the path to peace is in defeating our enemies but God calls us to live differently. The world offers lust, pride, and fear but God offers us love. Listen as Pastor Ronnie shares why it's so critical that we love our enemies.

As citizens of God's Kingdom, our commitments should mean something but it's easy to become overcommitted and overwhelmed by things we CAN do instead of what we SHOULD do. Justin Beshearse shares how our "yes" and "no" can be holy and directed by God.

As Christians, we are to be ministers of reconciliation. But what does that mean? Mike Priebe shares what reconciliation means, what God has done to reconcile the world to Himself, and how we fit into all this.

One thing makes every Christian fundamentally different, regardless of what country, culture, or language we call home. Listen to discover how our most fundamental identity can change our actions, our motivations, and even our civic duty.

One of the things that can trip us up in loving those around us is carrying an offense. Listen to discover the 3 kinds of offenses as well as what you can do to walk in right relationship with God and your neighbor.

Few things spark fear like a pop quiz, but as Vonda Coble shares, life is full of pop quizzes. Listen to discover WHY we should count it all joy when we face tests and trials.

While we might prefer to hide our imperfections and scars, nothing is wasted in God. Listen as Pastor Barbie reminds us of the beauty God can create from ashes.

What does it mean for our lives to be a living sacrifice of worship? For many, it might seem like it should be acts of service we should do or avoiding sin. But, as Pastor Ronnie shares, there's something more foundational that fuels the pattern of the Kingdom in our lives and leads to really living.

As we become more like Christ, God takes us through a refining process. Very often, one of the core lessons we learn is that it's all about God and not about us. But when we learn that, God can do amazing things!

Of the many things God is, there is one that requires our cooperation. Listen as Pastor Ronnie shares about how we can choose God as Our God and what that can do in our lives and in the lives of those around us.

As a Christian you have been given the mind of Christ and are literally a child of the Light. But what about the times when things seem dark? Listen as Pastor Barbie reminds us that God is there even when things seem dark and discover 3 warning signs to watch for.

Have you ever wondered whether you could trust God's word? Listen as Pastor Kevin shares how having a Word from God can be a life-changer because He is a Promise Keeper.

Sometimes we may wonder if God even does miracles. Listen as Pastor Ronnie shares examples of miracles from the Bible as well as his own life, and one thing that miracles don't produce.

It's easy to trust God when we can see His plan and we feel in control. Listen as Pastor Kevin shares how sometimes it's in facing the struggle and walking through difficulty that we really see God's glory.

Fundamentally, the life of a Christian is a life of faith. A life of trust. Listen as Pastor Ronnie shares the five things of which he is certain and the two issues God is most fundamentally concerned with.

Does the thought of being called to reach the entire world for Christ intimidate you? If so, listen as Pastor Alan shares how God used Jeremiah, who never left his home town of Jerusalem to reach multiple nations.

In life, we will have problems. Listen as Pastor Randy Ray helps us reframe those problems as an opportunity for God to show Himself and for us to pray bold prayers.

Hope is not a weak substitute for faith. As Pastor Ronnie shares, it is often tenacious, unreasonable hope in the face of hopelessness that fuels our faith and leads to our obedience. And it is hope that reminds us that God is at work in all things, because He's always at work.

The Bible reveals some incredible things about human nature. Like what makes a good leader and what it looks like to hide behind a position rather than acting in love. Listen as Pastor Ronnie shares how, very often those who love the most will say what's hard to say and do what's hard to do.

Sometimes we end up where we'd rather not be with people we'd rather not be around. But that doesn't mean that God isn't at work. In fact, as Pastor Kevin reminds us, sometimes the times when we're the most uncomfortable are when God can do his deepest work.

When we think of the "road less traveled" our thoughts often go to doing what's uncommon or unpopular. But what is it really about? Listen as Pastor Barbie Loflin shares the three words the Lord showed her about the road less traveled.

It's often so easy to look at the Bible and see what it's pointing out in the lives of others. But what if we're missing what God is telling us about ourselves because we're ignoring the parts that make us uncomfortable? Listen o discover what we all need to do.

There's often confusion about the idea of praying constantly. Listen as Pastor Ronnie shares not only the power of words but also the freedom that comes from really being honest with God.