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Spring Lake Church – Downtown Sermon: The Beginning of The End Teacher: Garet Meyer 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...

Spring Lake Church – Bellevue Sermon: The Plot to Kill Jesus Teacher: Arlen Chastain Passages: John 11:45-12:11 In John 11–12, we see how the raising of Lazarus draws sharply divided responses to Jesus. While many believe, others harden their hearts, revealing that even undeniable miracles do not convince everyone. This sermon explores how the light of Christ always provokes a reaction from darkne...

Spring Lake Church – Downtown Sermon: The Plot to Kill Jesus Teacher: Jack Guerra Passages: John 11:45-12:11 In John 11–12, we see how the raising of Lazarus draws sharply divided responses to Jesus. While many believe, others harden their hearts, revealing that even undeniable miracles do not convince everyone. This sermon explores how the light of Christ always provokes a reaction from darkness,...

In this episode of The Follow Up , we take a deeper look at John 11:1–44 and Jesus’ declaration, “I am the resurrection and the life.” Pastor Adam joins the conversation to explore the raising of Lazarus and what this miracle reveals about Jesus’ power over death, His compassion for those who grieve, and God’s greater purposes in seasons of waiting. We discuss why Jesus delayed, how Mary and Marth...

Spring Lake Church – Bellevue Sermon: The Resurrection and The Life Teacher: Ryan Groshek Passages: John 11:1-44 In John 11, we encounter Jesus not only as a miracle worker, but as the Lord over life and death. As Lazarus lies in the tomb, Jesus enters real grief, real doubt, and real loss—and declares, “I am the resurrection and the life.” This sermon reminds us that Jesus is present in our suffe...

Spring Lake Church – Downtown Sermon: The Resurrection and The Life Teacher: Adam Jackson Passages: John 11:1-44 In John 11, we encounter Jesus not only as a miracle worker, but as the Lord over life and death. As Lazarus lies in the tomb, Jesus enters real grief, real doubt, and real loss—and declares, “I am the resurrection and the life.” This sermon reminds us that Jesus is present in our suffe...

In this episode of The Follow Up, the pastors dive deeper into John 10:22–42 and Jesus’ declaration as the Good Shepherd during the Feast of Dedication. The discussion explores why Jesus’ words challenged expectations of a political Messiah and instead revealed a spiritual Shepherd who knows His sheep and holds them securely. You’ll hear thoughtful reflections on assurance of salvation, the differ...

Spring Lake Church – Bellevue Sermon: The Great Shepherd and The True Sheep Teacher: Jack Guerra Passages: John 10:22-42 In John 10:22–42, Jesus explains that true sheep recognize His voice, trust His works, and rest in the assurance that they are held securely in the Father’s hand. This sermon calls us to examine whether we are seeking Jesus Himself or merely what He can provide—and to live with...

Spring Lake Church – Downtown Sermon: The Great Shepherd and The True Sheep Teacher: Jeff Lederer Passages: John 10:22-42 In John 10:22–42, Jesus explains that true sheep recognize His voice, trust His works, and rest in the assurance that they are held securely in the Father’s hand. This sermon calls us to examine whether we are seeking Jesus Himself or merely what He can provide—and to live with...

In this episode of The Follow Up , the team reflects on John 10 and the powerful image of Jesus as the Good Shepherd. The conversation centers on how believers can learn to recognize His voice amid constant noise, why placing our hope in people will always disappoint, and what Jesus truly means when He promises abundant life. Rather than comfort or possessions, abundant life is shown to be a fulfi...

Spring Lake Church – Bellevue Sermon: The Good Shepherd Teacher: Arlen Chastain Passages: John 10:1-21 In John 10, Jesus reveals Himself as both the Gate and the Good Shepherd—the only way to true life and the one who lovingly lays down His life for the sheep. This sermon invites us to trust Christ alone for salvation, rest in His care, and learn to recognize His voice amid competing voices. True...

Spring Lake Church – Downtown Sermon: The Good Shepherd Teacher: Jack Guerra Passages: John 10:1-21 In John 10, Jesus reveals Himself as both the Gate and the Good Shepherd—the only way to true life and the one who lovingly lays down His life for the sheep. This sermon invites us to trust Christ alone for salvation, rest in His care, and learn to recognize His voice amid competing voices. True dis...

In this episode of The Follow Up , we dive deeper into John chapter 9 and Week 14 of our Gospel of John series, Eyes to See. Jesus heals a man born blind, but the chapter exposes a deeper issue. Those who claim to see often miss what God is doing right in front of them. We explore spiritual blindness, the relationship between suffering and faith, and how obedience can lead to clarity. The discussi...

Spring Lake Church – Bellevue Sermon: Eyes to See Teacher: Adam Jackson Passages: John 9 In John 9, Jesus heals a man born blind, revealing both physical sight and deeper spiritual truth. As some reject what is plainly before them, others move from blindness to belief. This sermon calls us to examine our own hearts, recognize where spiritual blindness lingers, and respond to Jesus—the Light of the...

Spring Lake Church – Downtown Sermon: Eyes to See Teacher: Bill Van Kirk Passages: John 9 In John 9, Jesus heals a man born blind, revealing both physical sight and deeper spiritual truth. As some reject what is plainly before them, others move from blindness to belief. This sermon calls us to examine our own hearts, recognize where spiritual blindness lingers, and respond to Jesus—the Light of th...

Spring Lake Church – Bellevue & Downtown  Sermon: God Gave Us A Mission Teacher: Jack Guerra Passages: John 3:16-18, Matthew 20:18-20, Mark 16:15-16, Acts 1:8  springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Spring Lake Church – Bellevue Sermon: God Gave His Son Teacher: Jack Guerra Passages: John 3:16 For the Christmas Eve service at Spring Lake Church Bellevue, Pastor Jack Guerra centers our hearts on the simple yet world-changing truth of Christmas: God gave His Son . Rooted in John 3:16, the message reminds us that the incarnation flows from God’s deep love for the world. Out of that love, He gave...

Spring Lake Church – Downtown Sermon: God Gave His Son Teacher: Bill Van Kirk Passages: John 3:16 For the Christmas Eve service at Spring Lake Church Downtown, Pastor Bill Van Kirk centers our hearts on the simple yet world-changing truth of Christmas: God gave His Son . Rooted in John 3:16, the message reminds us that the incarnation flows from God’s deep love for the world. Out of that love, He...

Spring Lake Church – Bellevue Sermon: God Gave Us His Word Teacher: Adam Jackson Passages: Gen 2:8-9, Gen 15:1-6, 2 Sam 7:4-16, Heb 1:1-3 In “God Gave Us His Word,” Pastor Adam Jackson traces the faithfulness of God’s self-revelation from creation to Christ. God spoke His Word in the garden, gave His Word of promise to Abraham and David, and ultimately gave His Word made flesh in Jesus. From the b...

Spring Lake Church – Downtown Sermon: God Gave Us His Word Teacher: Ryan Groshek Passages: Gen 2:8-9, Gen 15:1-6, 2 Sam 7:4-16, Heb 1:1-3 In “God Gave Us His Word,” Pastor Ryan Groshek traces the faithfulness of God’s self-revelation from creation to Christ. God spoke His Word in the garden, gave His Word of promise to Abraham and David, and ultimately gave His Word made flesh in Jesus. From the b...

Spring Lake Church – Downtown Sermon: God Gave Us Life Teacher: Jeff Pittman Passages: Genesis 2-3 In “God Gave Us Life,” Pastor Jeff Pittman teaches from Genesis 2–3, reminding us that God created humanity with purpose, relationship, and joy. In Eden, life was whole—but sin entered, paradise was lost, and brokenness followed. Yet even in judgment, God promised a Redeemer who would crush the serpe...

Spring Lake Church – Bellevue Sermon: God Gave Us Life Teacher: Arlen Chastain Passages: Genesis 2-3 In “God Gave Us Life,” Pastor Arlen Chastain teaches from Genesis 2–3, reminding us that God created humanity with purpose, relationship, and joy. In Eden, life was whole—but sin entered, paradise was lost, and brokenness followed. Yet even in judgment, God promised a Redeemer who would crush the s...

In this week’s episode of The Follow Up , we explore John 8:31–59 , where Jesus reveals what true freedom really is. Even believers can live as though they’re still enslaved, and in this conversation we unpack why that happens, how to recognize the chains we often ignore, and what it looks like to pursue freedom in Christ with intention. Pastors Jack, Jeff, and Bill discuss: – The difference betwe...

Spring Lake Church – Bellevue Sermon: Freedom in the Father Teacher: Jack Guerra Passages: John 8:31-59 In “Freedom in the Father,” Pastor Jack Guerra teaches from John 8:31–59, where Jesus reveals that true discipleship means holding to His word—and that the truth sets us free. He confronts the crowd’s spiritual slavery, shows that real freedom changes how we live, and promises eternal life to th...

Spring Lake Church – Downtown Sermon: Freedom in the Father Teacher: Jeff Lederer Passages: John 8:31-59 In “Freedom in the Father,” Pastor Jeff Lederer teaches from John 8:31–59, showing that true freedom comes only through Christ. Jesus exposes the slavery of sin, confronts false spiritual confidence, and reveals Himself as the great “I AM.” Real freedom changes our actions, our words, and our w...