Spring Hills Podcast

Unconditional love can be tricky and unfortunately foreign to some. In this episode Pastor Tom explores the theological concepts and pieces of scripture that aid a believer in their journey of coming to know the Father's love. No matter how foreign or familiar you may be with unconditional love God has provided us a path of learning this love and learning to give this love to the world. Resour...

Immeasurably More Begin by reading this prayer of Paul. Ephesians 3:14-21 For this reason, I kneel before the Father, ¹⁵ from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. ¹⁶ I pray that out of his glorious riches, He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being, ¹⁷ so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and est...

This week we studied Psalm 142 and discussed following David’s example when we are overwhelmed. Some define being overwhelmed as feeling overcome by an unruly and intense emotion that feels too challenging to manage and control. When we become overwhelmed, it can be difficult to think and act rationally, or even function. Have you ever felt overwhelmed?

This week we studied Psalm 142 and discussed following David’s example when we are overwhelmed. Some define being overwhelmed as feeling overcome by an unruly and intense emotion that feels too challenging to manage and control. When we become overwhelmed, it can be difficult to think and act rationally, or even function. Have you ever felt overwhelmed? Explain.

How should a Christian love through controversy? June is nationally recognized as "LGBTQ Plus Pride Month" and is dedicated to the affirmation, celebration, and commemoration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender pride. The Christian Church has seen a variety of responses to homosexuality, gender dysphoria, and the LGBTQ Plus community during this month. Some responses have been in...

In our discussion of fathers on Father’s Day, we studied several verses and ideas from the book of Hebrews. Hebrews 3:1 Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, whom we acknowledge as our apostle and high priest. Here the author of Hebrews calls us to fix our thoughts on Jesus. Later, and more famously, he calls us to Fix your eyes on Jes...

What would you give to get the greatest treasure the world has ever seen? Would you give all that you have - your wealth - your home - your family? Today we are going deeper on this past weekend’s sermon titled, “Treasure” with an emphasis on Jesus’ Parable found in Matthew 13:44, “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes a...

Part 1 from the sermon series "Parables Prayers & Psalms". Treasure ( Matthew 13:44-46) Begin by reading Matthew 13:44 The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. What stands out to you from this parable of Jesus?

Have you ever thought about your natural abilities becoming spiritual gifts that can be used for the Kingdom of God? Does every believer have a spiritual gift? If so, why do we have them and how do we identify them and use them to help others get to know Jesus? We're talking all things spiritual gifts in today's Going Deeper episode with John-Paul and Pastor Tom.

Spiritual Gifts | Romans 12:3-8 Peter outlines the purpose of Spiritual Gifts in 1 Peter 4:10 where he writes, “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” This verse prompted Pastor Tom to say Christians are given spiritual gifts to serve each other and accomplish God’s will. They are not to be used selfishly o...

We're so grateful for you joining us today on our first ministry Spotlight episode. These episodes give you the chance to get to know past and present leaders of our church. GK Chesterton said that every generation loses the path to life and every generation is charged with its recovery. One of the most powerful ways to keep the Gospel as our focus is to honor, value, and seek the wisdom of th...

One of the greatest struggles of the current human condition is the lack of hope. Statistics show that the rapid loss of hope is not just applied to non-believers but to all people. How can Christians today live in constant hope? Where does hope start in its most true form? These questions and more are answered in this going deeper episode with Dan Pound. Truth has a very powerful connection to ho...

In considering the 4-Step Encounter that brings hope, we see a progression: First, TRUTH is revealed. Second, We receive PEACE, Thirdly, we experience HOPE and lastly, these steps create ACTION. One commentator put is this way, “God does not just dump joy and peace into hearts without cause. But, as believers trust in God, their faith will bring joy and peace to their hearts.” Take time to share h...

How can we switch our mindset from feeling defeated to acknowledging that we're learning and growing? In this episode, we are going deeper on this past weekend’s sermon titled, “Indwelling” with an emphasis on how you have a real enemy and a real ally - and you may not be living in that reality. Today, I have with me on the show Pastor Tom.

“Indwelling” – Empowered | Part 2 1. This week we continue our discussion of the sermon series on the Holy Spirit. This week we looked deeper at the truth that the Holy Spirit lives inside those who follow Christ. Jesus taught about it in John 14:17 - the Spirit of Truth. The world cannot accept him because it neither sees Him nor knows Him. But you know him, for He lives with you and will be in y...

Building relationships is the absolute key in this day and age to effectively sharing Christ. Not sure where to start? Do you struggle to have patience with yourself and others? Are you feeling like a prisoner of your past? Are you searching for ways to recognize, break, and release generational patterns? We'll talk about these questions and more today, as we go deeper on this past weekend’s s...

1. This week we stopped everything and focused entirely on moms. Our focus on moms was rooted in this scripture, Colossians 3:12 -14 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. ¹³ Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you....

So many people in our culture struggle with feeling unloved. How do we fill our hearts and minds with the Holy Spirit, so that we can block out the lies, live by the truth of the Bible, and love people like Christ loves us? Hello and welcome to You Matter , a Spring Hills Podcast. I'm Josh Meyer. We'll discuss all these things and more on this very first "Going Deeper" episode. W...

Empowered | Part 1, Life In The Spirit 1. This week we began a sermon series on the Holy Spirit. In our discussion, we examined this quote from Jim Cymbala, “Many people find it easy to relate to God the Father and Jesus the Son, but when it comes to the role of The Spirit in their lives, they don’t have a clear picture of who He is or what He does.” Do you or anyone you know struggle with underst...