
Springhouse Church Sermons
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Light In the Darkness
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.

Promise Keeper
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.

Miracle Worker
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.
Way Maker
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.
So You Want to Go Back to Egypt
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.
To the End of the Earth
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.
Bold Prayers
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.
Practical Hope
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.
A Guard, A King, and An Official
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.
Wherever You Go There You Are
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.
The Road Less Traveled
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.
A Scroll and A Knife
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.
Talking to God
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.
Positive or Negative
It's often difficult to tell the difference between the best of times and the worst of times - because we often see through the eyes of comfort and our perspectives. Listen as Pastor Ronnie shares how God is always with us and is always accomplishing what is truly good.
Go to the Potter’s House
Isn't it wonderful that God provides ways for us to understand His plans? Listen as Mike Priebe shares how the story of the Potter in Jeremiah applies to our lives and why we can trust Him.
The Lies of the Visible
What do you point to as evidence of your right relationship with God? Listen as Pastor Ronnie shares some of the common fallacies and what the Bible says about it.
Doing What You Can’t Do
Have you ever faced something you weren't capable of doing? Listen as Pastor Barbie shares insights from Jeremiah about doing what you can't do - and five ways you can actually grow through difficult times.
Dealing With Hot Water
It can be easy to lose focus or wonder, "Why?" when things get tough. But, as Pastor Ronnie reminds us, God can transform us and reveal both ourselves and His glory - even in the difficult times.
What Kind of God Is This?
On Easter, some may wonder what kind of God would make his Son come and be a sacrifice. Listen to discover what of God He really is and the truth of the sacrifice.
Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday tells a powerful story. Listen as Pastor Kevin shares the powerful, life-changing, culture-transforming story of Palm Sunday. Listen and be inspired.
Why Do Birds Fly?
A seemingly simple question leads to deep answers. Listen to discover what considering the birds can reveal about us and our calling in this season and for eternity.
Fear Not
In times of uncertainty, it's easy to be controlled by fear rather than led by faith. Listen as Pastor Ronnie shares why context is important and what is required in order to live wisely.
What Is My Name?
In a time where we so easily throw around labels and impersonal statistics, Pastor Ronnie points to the importance of names. Listen to discover what the way God reveals His name to Moses can teach us about our names.
There Are More Things in Heaven and On Earth...
We live in the constant tension between what is seen and what is unseen. Listen as Pastor Ronnie shares the truth about the invisible, what's required to see it, and our true destiny.
How to Be Fully Human
We often hear of being "only human" as an excuse but God sees things differently. Listen as Pastor Barbie shares the kind of "fully human" life we're actually called to live.
Live Until You Die
"Did you actually live until your time of death?" Listen as Pastor Ronnie shares the key to living the adventure God has prepared for you, simply by being truly alive in the ordinary days.
He is God and I am Not
One of the most critical questions we can ask ourselves is who is in the driver's seat in our lives. Listen as Pastor Kevin shares how God has worked through obedience to show Himself faithful.
Why Do So Many People Live So Badly?
Over the past few weeks we've talked about God's Call. But the question remains, "Why do so many people live so badly?" Listen as Pastor Ronnie shares about forgotten lostness and the one place you can really find yourself.
The Call and SWAC
It's no secret that we've been in a season of transition. Many things have changed - some expected and some unexpected. Listen to discover some of the things that are coming.
How To Recognize The Call
There are millions of places to find out how to discover your purpose or calling. But most of them fall short of pointing to the pursuit that will inevitably reveal God's deepest plans for your life.
Why is The Call Important?
We might think The Call is important because we think it defines our value as people. However, in many ways The Call is important for much more foundational reasons. Listen as Pastor Ronnie shares two of those reasons.
What is The Call?
One of the most important things to recognize about The Call is that we are ALL called of God. Listen as Pastor Barbie shares about the two kinds of callings that God has for each of us.
Read the Word
Two of the most critical things we can do to pursue God involve relationships and reading the Bible. Listen to discover why it's important as well as the best version of the Bible to read and the best plan to use.
Advent 2 - A Charlie Brown Christmas
It's easy to find ourselves in the middle of a Charlie Brown Christmas when we begin to focus inward. Listen to discover 5 insights from this classic story that speak to our eternal yearnings and God's plans.
Advent 2 - A Christmas Carol
There are incredible truths to be found in A Christmas Carol. Listen as Pastor Ronnie shares one thing that can foil our relationship with God and also what to do about it.
A Better Life: Thanksgiving
As we approach Thanksgiving, Pastor Alan reminds us of the true origins of our thanksgiving. Listen as he shares the many things he has to be thankful for.
A Better Life: Relationships
We know that relationships are important and God has some pretty incredible things to say about how critical it is that we love and honor each other. Discover what God has to say about loving Him without loving our neighbors.
A Better Life: Parenting
Parenting is a remarkable blessing and a huge responsibility. Listen to discover the two most critical things we must give our children and what we can learn from God about parenting.
A Better Life: Devotional Life
The term “Devotional Life” might elicit thoughts of giving God blocks of time. However, as Pastor Kevin shares, a life that comes from devotion is far from that. Rather, it’s deeply passionate, committed, and wonderful.
A Tour Through the Normal Christian Life
What is this normal Christian life we are called to live? Listen as guest speaker Randy Ray shares how God works in and through both the normal and the abnormal things in our lives to reveal His glory and goodness.
A Better Life: Rest
We live in a culture that glorifies exhaustion. Listen to discover the lies we’ve bought into as well as the real rest God has called us to.
A Better Life: Health
If our body is God's temple, it's important to know how He wants us to treat it. Listen as Mike Priebe shares four keys from God's word, his training as a physical therapist, and his own recent experiences.
A Better Life: Workplace
If so much of our time is spent working, it would be rational to think that God cares about our work. God has created us in His image and one of the things He's shown us is that there's work to be done in the Earth. Listen to discover what the Bible has to say about work.
A Better Life: Your Money or Your Life
One of the key problems we have with money is a wrong perspective on our relationship with it. Listen as Pastor Ronnie shares how we should view and use money if we really want to experience the best life God has for us.
Special Speaker: Cleopas Chitapa
When we think of Biblical characters who ran from God, Jonah easily comes to mind. Listen as Cleopas Chitapa unpacks Jonah's story and shares how we can find ourselves in his story as well.
A Better Life: Time Stewards
After answering the fundamental question of A Better Life, "Whose life is it," we immediately ask, how can I have this better life. Listen as Pastor Ronnie shares the first key to having a better life.
A Better Life: Whose Life Is It?
Even among Christian circles, there is much talk about having a better life. Listen to discover the answer to the foundational question for a better life: whose life is it? The answer might surprise you.
A Time for War / A Time for Peace
Closing out the series on seasons, Pastor Barbie talks about a time for war and a time for peace. As a peacemaker herself, God has had to show her how sometimes war is required for peace in many areas of our lives. Listen to discover two keys to understand if it might be a time for war.
A Time to Love and a Time to Hate
With the words “hate” and “love” often misused, it can be difficult to understand how there can be a time to love and a time to hate. Listen to discover 5 times when it’s appropriate to hate and one time it’s important to remember to love.
A Time to Keep Silent and a Time to Speak
Whether through carelessness or intention, it’s easy to create problems by what we say. Listen to discover three ways we cause problems and two things that can help guide us when it is time to speak.