Springhouse Church Sermons

Do you ever wonder if you could be deceived by a false teacher? Pastor Barbie shares how to identify false teachers and emphasizes an even more important focus. Scriptures Referenced Matthew 7:15-16; Acts 8:9-24, 13:2-12; 2 Corinthians 4:1-2, 11:2-3 Key Insights False teachers will tell the truth, but not all of it. That’s deception. Sorcerers perform in order to distract from the truth, rather th...

God is powerful and can transform our lives, but what does it take for that to happen? Pastor Kevin explains that the key is to see Jesus, listen to the Holy Spirit, and receive the strength to follow. Scriptures Referenced Judges 6:36-40, 7:1-8; 1 Kings 19:11-14; Proverbs 8:17; Jeremiah 29:13, 33:3; Matthew 16:24-25; Acts 9:1-19; Galatians 2:20; Philippians 1:21; Hebrews 11:6 Key Insights The Hol...

Is it possible for every believer to hear and follow the Holy Spirit’s guidance? Pastor Ronnie teaches about receiving the Holy Spirit and recognizing His voice. Scriptures Referenced John 14:16; Acts 8:26-40; Romans 8:9; Galatians 4:6 Key Insights The Holy Spirit talks to you. Being filled with the Holy Spirit isn’t a one time event. The Holy Spirit can speak to you anywhere. The Holy Spirit is u...

What do we do when we face opposition and are falsely accused because of the Gospel? Listen as Pastor Kevin shares how Stephen walked in faith and avoided using the weapons of this world. Scriptures Referenced John 14:6; Acts 6:-15 & 7:23-42, 44-50, 51-60; Romans 7:6; Hebrews 9:11-12 Key Insights False accusations sting and can stick with you. Anger can blind you to what’s truly in front of yo...

What does it mean to follow Christ, even in the face of persecution? Listen as Pastor Kevin shares how God called, delivered, and sent the apostles back into a place of persecution, and how they responded. Scriptures Referenced Daniel 31:30; Matthew 7:21, 10:32-33 John 13:34-35; Acts 5:17-42; Romans 1:16; Philippians 2:9-11 Key Insights The American Christian has very little clue about real persec...

God is faithful to His Church and will continue to conform us to His will, even when it’s uncomfortable. Listen as Pastor Kevin shares three key truths about generosity, integrity, and the Holy Spirit. Scriptures Referenced Joshua 7; Psalm 133:1-3; Proverbs 12:22; Matthew 6:24; Luke 16:10; John 3:6, 3:16; Acts 4:32-5:11, 5:13-14; 1 Corinthians 11:27-34 Key Insights The believers were one in heart...

What do we do when we face opposition because of Christ? Listen as Pastor Justin shares what we can learn from how John and Peter responded to opposition from the Sanhedrin and what God did with it. Scriptures Referenced Mark 14:50; Acts 4:8-22 Key Insights Just because we will face opposition and adversity does NOT mean we need to always be on the lookout for it. What comes out of us when we are...

Wondering what our youth pastors and leaders are praying for and what God has been doing in the lives of our teens? Listen as Pastor James and some of our teens share about what God is doing in their lives and about their recent youth camp. Scriptures Referenced Jeremiah 29:13; Philippians 1:27 Key Insights Our goal for our teens (and for our adults) What we look for in leaders. Four guiding princ...

About the gifts of the Spirit, we do not want you to be ignorant. Listen as Pastor Kevin opens up the gifts of the Holy Spirt and highlights the one, most important part of all. Scriptures Referenced Proverbs 9:10; 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, 14:1-5, 14:27; Romans 10:17; Hebrews 11:1 Key Insights The Gifts of the Spirit are to edify the Body of Christ. The Gifts of the Spirit should glorify Jesus. The...

Ever wondered about the different gifts of the Spirit? Dive into Part 1 of our series as Pastor Kevin explains their purpose and how they shape our lives. https://springhouse.captivate.fm/episode/the-arrival-of-the-holy-spirit-and-his-gifts Subscribe & Follow the Podcast Download our app Our Website Online Tithes & Offerings Join our&n...

Do you understand the Holy Spirit in the same way you understand the Father and the Son? Listen as Pastor Wayne asks and answers three critical questions about the Holy Spirit and addresses why the Holy Spirit is critical for our survival. Scriptures Referenced Deuteronomy 5:7; Psalm 132:13-14; Mark 12:30; Luke 1:35; John 10:27-30, 14:16, 16:7; Acts 1:9; Romans 8:34; 1 Corinthians 3:16, 12:4-6; Ep...

It often seems like there is so much confusion about the Holy Spirit. Pastor Kevin explains that Jesus sent the Holy Spirit as a gift and shares the main role of the Holy Spirit. Scriptures Referenced Luke 3:16, 11:13; John 15:19-27, 16:1-14; Acts 1:1-11; Romans 8:26; 1 Corinthians 14:33, 14:40; 2 Corinthians 3:17 Key Insights We find clarity in the Bible. You need the Holy Spirit in your life. Wa...

The Holy Spirit empowers us to live in the kind of community that we see in Acts 2. Listen as Pastor Kevin shares how one thing can create a chasm that destroys that kind of community. Scriptures Referenced Psalm 119:165; Proverbs 18:19a; Matthew 7:15-16, 5:44; 24:4-14; Acts 24:16 Key Insights The world divides. The Gospel unites. Sometimes you are wrong. Who is right is always less important than...

What should thriving Christian community really look like, and Who should be at the center of it all? Scriptures Referenced John 17:17-21; Acts 1:6, 1:8, 2:42-47, 6:1-7; Hebrews 10:24-25 Key Points The expansion of God’s Kingdom is a sovereign act of God’s grace. God is the beginning of our fellowship, the center of our fellowship, and the purpose of our fellowship. A thriving Christian fellowship...

What value should the church place on unity? What does authentic Christian community and friendship look like? Scriptures Referenced Psalm 133:1-3; Proverbs 6:16-19; Acts 2:16-18, 36-41, 42-47; James 3:16 https://springhouse.captivate.fm/episode/they-had-all-things-in-common Subscribe & Follow the Podcast Download our app Our Website Online Tithes &...

Do signs, wonders, and miracles still happen? Listen as Pastor Kevin shares what miracles are, what they are really about, and the greatest miracle of all. Scriptures Referenced John 9:1-34; Acts 2:42-47; Ephesians 2:1-2, 4-5; Hebrews 11:6 https://springhouse.captivate.fm/episode/signs-and-wonders Subscribe & Follow the Podcast Download our app Our Website On...

The early Christians were devoted to prayer, but what does that look like? Listen as Pastor Justin shares the history, kinds, and postures of prayer as well what truly gives prayer power and how we limit God. Scriptures Referenced Genesis 4:26; Exodus 35:8; 2 Samuel 7:18; 1 Kings 19:3-6; Nehemiah 8:6; Proverbs 30:9; Daniel 6:10; Matthew 6:9-13; John 17:1-18; Acts 2:42, 12:16; Romans 8:26-27; Phili...

God is faithful and worthy of our trust, even when the future seems murky. Listen as Father Ray Kasch shares three keys to allowing the Lord to make our paths straight. Scriptures Referenced Psalm 37:5, 62:8, 112:7; Proverbs 3:5-6; Habakkuk 3:17-19; Romans 8:31-39; 2 Timothy 1:7 https://springhouse.captivate.fm/episode/2024-05-19-father-ray-kasch Subscribe & Follow the Podc...

The early believers DEVOTED themselves to the Apostles’ teaching and to community. Listen as Pastor Kevin shares how that was uncommon, why it’s important, and what it means for us today. Scriptures Referenced John 12:32; Acts 1:8, 2:42-47; Hebrews 4:12, 10:24-25; James 1:8 https://springhouse.captivate.fm/episode/acts-2-42-47-they-devoted-themselves-to-the-apostles-teaching-and-community Subscrib...

What is the mission of the Church? Listen as Pastor Ronnie shares God’s plan for the church, how it runs contrary to much contemporary teaching, and one key litmus test you can apply. Scriptures Referenced Jeremiah 29:11; Matthew 10:39, 16:24-25, 28:19-20; Romans 8:28-30; 2 Corinthians 4:17-18; Ephesians 4:11-16; Philippians 1:6; 2 Timothy 4:3; 1 John 3:2 https://springhouse.captivate.fm/episode/t...

To understand the Church, we must go back to the beginning. Pastor Justin shares about the Church's foundation and its relevance to Springhouse and each of us. Scriptures Referenced Genesis 3:15; Jeremiah 25:11-12; Malachi 3:1; Matthew 4:17, 4:19, 5-7, 16:13-19, 28:19-20; John 14:26; Acts 1:8 https://springhouse.captivate.fm/episode/beginnings Subscribe & Follow the Podcast...

The Church exists to glorify Jesus Christ. Listen as Pastor Kevin shares what that looks like and how our worship is more about focus and obedience than passionate singing. Scriptures Referenced John 4:23; Romans 12:1 ; Colossians 1:15-20, 3:1-4 https://springhouse.captivate.fm/episode/whose-idea-was-this-anyway Subscribe & Follow the Podcast Download our app Our&...

You were made for a purpose and there is an enemy trying to keep you from that purpose. Guest speaker Jonathan Evans will talk about finding delight in difficulties and the realization that allows us to trust God in the darkest times. Scriptures Referenced Exodus 1:9-21, 1:22, 2:1-10; Proverbs 14:1; Galatians 5:1; James 1:2 https://springhouse.captivate.fm/episode/guest-speaker-jonathan-evans Subs...

One of the things we often ask leaders is, "What is your vision?" Pastor Kevin shares what God has highlighted to him and how it's not about reinventing the wheel, increasing attendance, but rather keeping Jesus at the center of everything. Scriptures Referenced Psalm 133:1-3; Luke 6:45; John 12:32, 13:34, 14:6; Ephesians 4:11-13; 2 Timothy 3:1-5, 12-17 https://springhouse.captivate.fm/episode/lov...

If you’ve ever felt left out, that you’ve missed out, or that it’s too late for you to be saved, this message is for you. Pastor Kevin explains that our actions, good or bad, do not affect our invitation to the Lord's Table because it's given to us through the power of Jesus! Scriptures Referenced John 3:16, 11:16, 7:37-38, 14:1-7, 20:19-20, 20:24-29; Romans 10:13; Colossians 1:15-16 https://sprin...