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Spring Lake Church – Bellevue Sermon: The Difference the Empty Tomb Makes Teacher: Adam Jackson Passages: John 20:1-31 Easter at Spring Lake Church | "The Difference the Empty Tomb Makes" with Pastor Adam Jackson explores John 20:1-31. Because Jesus is risen, grief turns to joy, fear turns to peace, and doubt turns to confidence. This message highlights the life-changing hope found in th...

Good Friday 2026 — Bellevue Campus. Series: That You May Believe: The Gospel of John.

Good Friday 2026 — Downtown Campus. Series: That You May Believe: The Gospel of John.

Bill sits down with Pastor Jack and Pastor Arlen to unpack John 18, the night of Jesus's arrest. All three pastors preached this passage over the weekend, and they bring different angles on what it means that Jesus was in complete control the whole time. The conversation covers why we often frame the arrest wrong, the dramatic contrast between Jesus's courage and Peter's denial, and...

Spring Lake Church – Bellevue Sermon: The Courageous Christ Teacher: Bill Van Kirk Passages: John 18:1-27 “The Courageous Christ” with Pastor Bill Van Kirk explores John 18:1-27. In the face of betrayal and arrest, Jesus shows courage as Lord who freely gives Himself, Savior who faithfully speaks the truth, and patient Redeemer when others fail. This message points us to Christ’s strength, faithfu...

Spring Lake Church – Downtown Sermon: The Courageous Christ Teacher: Jack Guerra Passages: John 18:1-27 “The Courageous Christ” with Pastor Jack Guerra explores John 18:1-27. In the face of betrayal and arrest, Jesus shows courage as Lord who freely gives Himself, Savior who faithfully speaks the truth, and patient Redeemer when others fail. This message points us to Christ’s strength, faithfulnes...

Jack sits down with Jeff Pittman and Jeff Lederer to unpack John 17 — Jesus' Priestly Prayer. This isn't a lesson on how to pray. It's a rare look into Jesus' intimate conversation with the Father as he faces the cross. The conversation covers three powerful themes: Jesus praying for his glory to be fully revealed, the church being kept and protected as it goes out into the wor...

Spring Lake Church – Downtown Sermon: Jesus Prays Teacher: Jeff Lederer Passages: John 17 In this week's sermon, Pastor Jeff Lederer explores John 17. Jesus prays to be glorified, for His disciples to be protected and sanctified, and for all believers to live in unity. This message reminds us of Christ's heart for His people and the deep love that unites His Church. We're glad you&a...

Spring Lake Church – Bellevue Sermon: Jesus Prays Teacher: Jeff Pittman Passages: John 17 In this week's sermon, Pastor Jeff Pittman explores John 17. Jesus prays to be glorified, for His disciples to be protected and sanctified, and for all believers to live in unity. This message reminds us of Christ's heart for His people and the deep love that unites His Church. We're glad you&a...

Bill, Adam Jackson, and Arlen Chastain go deeper on "When the Going Gets Tough" from John 15:26–16:33. Recorded during Winter Storm Elsa with everyone snowed in, this Blizzard Edition covers the role of the Holy Spirit as our Advocate, the difference between experience-driven faith and Spirit-led faith, and why the grief Jesus warned about isn't the end of the story. The guys get pe...

Spring Lake Church – Bellevue Sermon: When the Going Gets Tough Teacher: Adam Jackson Passages: John 15:26-16:33 In “When the Going Gets Tough,” Pastor Adam Jackson teaches from John 15:26-16:33. Jesus prepares His followers for difficult times, reminding us that the Holy Spirit is with us and that we are deeply loved by God. Even in grief and hardship, Christ promises peace and an unshakable joy...

Bill sits down with Pastor Jack and Pastor Garet to unpack John 15 — the vine and the branches. The conversation starts with a fun look at their opening sermon illustrations (Jack grabbed a stick from the woods, Garet brought baby possums named Crash and Eddie), then gets into what it really means to stay connected to Jesus. They explore the Holy Spirit as the "sap" of the vine, why Jesu...

Spring Lake Church – Bellevue Sermon: Stay Connected Teacher: Jack Guerra Passages: John 15:1-25 Spring Lake Church Bellevue Campus shares “Stay Connected” with Pastor Jack Guerra from John 15:1-25. Jesus calls us to remain in Him as our true source, remembering that apart from Him we can do nothing. As we stay connected, love is expected, and fruit is produced—even in the face of rejection. Be en...

Spring Lake Church – Downtown Sermon: Stay Connected Teacher: Garet Meyer Passages: John 15:1-25 Spring Lake Church Downtown Campus shares “Stay Connected” with Pastor Garet Meyer from John 15:1-25. Jesus calls us to remain in Him as our true source, remembering that apart from Him we can do nothing. As we stay connected, love is expected, and fruit is produced—even in the face of rejection. Be en...

Bill sits down with Pastor Jeff Lederer and Pastor Adam Jackson to go deeper into John 14:15-31 — the same passage they each preached on Sunday, but from two very different angles. Jeff opens by explaining why he built his sermon around Martin Luther — a man who nearly destroyed himself trying to earn God's love — and unpacks why the order matters: love doesn't come from obedience, obedi...

Spring Lake Church – Bellevue Sermon: The Beauty & Means of Obedience Teacher: Jeff Lederer Passages: John 14:15-31 This week's sermon, "The Beauty & Means of Obedience" with Pastor Jeff Lederer is from John 14:15-31. Jesus shows that obedience demonstrates our love, is empowered by the Holy Spirit, and is encouraged by His promised presence and return. Be reminded that we a...

Spring Lake Church – Downtown Sermon: The Beauty & Means of Obedience Teacher: Adam Jackson Passages: John 14:15-31 This week's sermon, "The Beauty & Means of Obedience" with Pastor Adam Jackson comes from John 14:15-31. Jesus shows that obedience demonstrates our love, is empowered by the Holy Spirit, and is encouraged by His promised presence and return. Be reminded that w...

Bill sits down with pastors Jack Guerra and Ryan Groshek to go deeper into John 14:1-14 — the passage Jack and Ryan both preached last weekend. "I am the way, the truth, and the life." "Do not let your hearts be troubled." "In my Father's house are many rooms." These are some of the most well-known lines in Scripture, and this conversation digs into what they act...

Spring Lake Church – Bellevue Sermon: Jesus, Our Hope Teacher: Jack Guerra Passages: John 14:1-14 In this week's sermon, Pastor Jack Guerra explores John 14:1-14. This message calls us to trust Jesus for a better place, have courage and hope in the face of death, and rest in God's love even in suffering. Discover Jesus as Lord and giver of life who defeats death for all who believe. We&a...

Spring Lake Church – Downtown Sermon: Jesus, Our Hope Teacher: Ryan Groshek Passages: John 14:1-14 In this week’s sermon, Pastor Ryan Groshek explores John 14:1-14. This message calls us to trust Jesus for a better place, have courage and hope in the face of death, and rest in God’s love even in suffering. springlakechurch.org | Give | Prayer

Pastor Jack sits down with Bill Van Kirk and Adam Jackson to dig into John 13 — where Jesus, the Creator of the universe, picks up a towel and washes His disciples' feet. The guys unpack the power of that little word "so" in verse 3-4, the haunting moment when Judas walks out into the night, and what it means for us to let Jesus keep washing the grime of daily life off our feet. Plu...

Spring Lake Church – Bellevue Sermon: Be Like Jesus Teacher: Adam Jackson Passages: John 13 This week's sermon highlights Jesus washing His disciples’ feet as the ultimate picture of humble, sacrificial love. Jesus served others and calls His followers to do the same. Those cleansed by Jesus are called to serve, love, and live on mission like Him. True discipleship is shown through love for o...

Spring Lake Church – Downtown Sermon: Be Like JesusTeacher: Bill Van Kirk Passages: John 13 This week's sermon highlights Jesus washing His disciples' feet as the ultimate picture of humble, sacrificial love. Jesus served others and calls His followers to do the same. Those cleansed by Jesus are called to serve, love, and live on mission like Him. True discipleship is shown through love...

They were so close — and yet so far. The crowd had the scriptures, the prophecies, and a King standing right in front of them. But they wanted Him for all the wrong reasons. In this week's episode of The Follow Up, Bill sits down with Jack and Garet to dig deeper into John 12:12–36 and the triumphal entry — commonly known as Palm Sunday. The crowd lines the road, waving palm branches and cryi...

Spring Lake Church – Bellevue Sermon: The Beginning of The End Teacher: Jack Guerra Passages: John 12:12-36 In John 12:12–36, Jesus is welcomed as King, yet many misunderstand who He truly is. Pastor Jack challenges us to know the real Jesus—not a version shaped by our expectations. Jesus reveals that true life comes through surrender and sacrifice, pointing to the cross as God’s rescue plan. This...