Springhouse Church Sermons

The Kingdom of God doesn’t work like we think it should. The ways to happiness and blessing seem counter-intuitive and, as Pastor Ronnie brings out, may even be unpopular. As you listen to this week’s sermon you’ll learn how to obtain mercy, how to see God, and how to be called a son (child) of God. And, as a bonus, you’ll learn what misery actually loves (hint: it’s not company).

All too often religion makes it seem as if fun is a four letter word and happy is hollow, but this could not be further from the truth. Christ made it very clear that the abundant life He promised actually begins on earth, and that we would see the “goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.” This week we explore the concept of true happiness, and find out what we can do to start enjoying the...

In an unusual interchange, Jesus answers the question “Why are you here?” without ever being asked directly. But, as Pastor Ronnie explains, the way Jesus answers sheds light on some very critical principles of the Kingdom of God. And, if you listen to the sermon, you’ll also learn more about the things we often do to hang on to our lives that will actually lead to death as well as how to truly ga...

The story of Lazarus holds important lessons about perspectives and beliefs, as Pastor Ronnie explains in this week’s sermon. Download or listen to learn why we don’t really want miracles, why God sometimes feels so far away and the significance of this story in the big picture. You’ll especially want to hear why miracles and logic matter very little and how belief requires faith.

OK, Jesus fed the 5,000. What did He think about it? What did the disciples think? Maybe they even learned something? And the people, was their response appropriate? All this and more...

Anything the Holy Spirit sees fit to point out as being the “first” of something has important lessons to teach us. Jesus’ first miracle happened when they ran out of wine at a party. Who saw that coming? What does t mean?

It’s one thing to have the tax man call you in for an audit, but what happens when Jesus calls the tax man in for an audit? Here is a clue: the same thing that happens when He calls to you or me.

Mark 5 tells us about a woman with a debilitating issue of blood. She had been subjected to, suffered under, and spent all dealing with this life-altering illness until she heard of, came to, and pressed in to touch Jesus Christ. Through her story, we will endeavor to see and deal with our own subjections, our own ongoing issues, and perhaps find within her journey toward healing, a pathway toward...

The major stumbling block to fruitfulness in the Kingdom, and most likely in life in general, is taking offense. Today we see how one remarkable lady handled offense from the most unexpected of sources.

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What does geometry have in common with being born blind? And just what is hubris? These and more questions are addressed in Jesus’ encounter with the man born blind.

Would you believe that the first evangelist to hold a mass outdoor meeting for Christ was a Samaritan woman who had been divorced five times and was living with her boyfriend? Oh, and what are the four most empowering words you can say to someone?

Mary of Bethany offers us several beautiful examples of a life spent at the feet of Christ. Whether approaching Him as a student, to learn of Him, to grow in wisdom and in knowledge, or drawing near in our brokenness in order to lean into Him and draw strength from Him, we see through her life that He is accessible, approachable and is moved by hearts that turn to Him. And knowing this, we find th...

“Born Again?” “Saved?” And just who is Peanut’s mother? You find a lot of mysteries unfolding in Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus.

Hitting the Knuckleball. How did Jesus deal with that stretch where everything seemed to just be coming apart at the seams? He dealt with it the same way we must deal with it. The answer might surprise you.

Occasionally life throws us a curve. Is it real or an illusion? How do you hit a curve? Today we look to see how Jesus hit the curve ball.

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Is Jesus really all that important? OK, them how important is He and why?

You have never heard the story the way you are about to hear it; unless of course, you have heard me tell it. — Joseph the son of David.

“Ghost of the future, I fear you more than any specter I have seen.” We do indeed fear the future, but the only thing absolutely certain about the future is that Christ is coming again. What do we really know about His coming and what will it mean?

Does the Bible tell us to celebrate Christmas? No, but it certainly does tell us a few things about how to celebrate it. Join the Ghost of Christmas Present in learning the secrets of celebrating Christ’s birth in both want and abundance.

A visit from the Ghost of Christmas Past takes us all the way back to Eden to trace the ever-increasing light and anticipation building to the coming of The One.

How does a person who is a reed become a rock? What is the “meh” line? How fast is an electron? Are we trending upward or downward? Boy does this sermon answer a lot of questions.

Meeting Jesus is not the same thing as following Jesus. How do we follow? What to expect when we follow. Why we don’t follow.

What happens when there is a strong calling on your life, but you have too may deep-seated issues to actually fulfill that calling? What we find in the Word is that God, in His mercy, will bring those issues to light so that they can be dealt with and removed, much like chaff from the heart of wheat. One might say, we are sifted toward freedom. So, what are the warning signs that we are heading in...