Springs of Hope Church With Pastor Mike Jenkins of Crawfordville, Florida

Pastor Mike Jenkins unpacks the multi-layered reasons believers and seekers alike gather on Sunday mornings, focusing heavily on our ultimate need: true salvation. Pulling from his 12 years of Air Force service, he compares the deep sacrifices made for national freedom to the ultimate, unmatched sacrifice Jesus Christ made to free humanity from the curse of death. This message dives straight into...

We have all heard the phrase, "never judge a book by its cover," yet we routinely evaluate the spiritual worth and character of others based purely on outward appearances. In this deep dive into scripture, Pastor Joshua Limpert unpacks why judgment belongs solely to God and how horizontal judgment actively destroys Christian community. By looking at foundational biblical accounts, this message cha...

Do you ever feel like there is more to the Christian life than what you are currently experiencing? It is time to stop settling for "church as usual" and start writing the second book of Acts in your own community. We are called to be more than just church-goers; we are called to be disciples who manifest the power of Jesus in a lost world. -- The Holy Spirit is not just for salvation; He is our e...

Walking in Holy Spirit Power -- The church is not a club for sitting on a pew, but a commission to go into the world with the power of God. -- Every believer receives the Holy Spirit at salvation for internal identity, but many miss the external empowerment that comes through the baptism of the Holy Spirit. -- We are called to live our lives with enthusiasm and boldness, whether at home, in the wo...

In this message, Pastor Mike Jenkins challenges believers to move past religious terminology and step into an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ. By examining how the Gospel was preached long before the New Testament was ever written, this teaching connects the Old Testament promises directly to our modern lives, proving that God's plan for your redemption has been in motion since the very be...

We often treat the book of Acts like a history lesson rather than a blueprint for our daily lives. In this powerful continuation of the series, Pastor Mike Jenkins reminds us that the outpouring of the Holy Spirit was not a one-time historical event. Instead, it was the multi-generational equipping of the body of Christ to carry out a definitive marching order. Through a deep dive into Peter’s bol...

In this stirring message, Pastor Mike Jenkins opens a powerful series on what it truly means to live out our faith in the modern world. Counting down the days to Pentecost, he reminds us that Jesus did not call us to be mere churchgoers, but active disciples who carry His presence, power, and compassion into our daily environments, whether that is across the backyard fence or standing in line at t...

In a world filled with emergency responses, trauma, and uncertainty, humanity is collectively crying out for a single thing: hope. In this foundational message, Pastor Mike Jenkins explores the theological and practical distinctives that set a Pentecostal community apart. Sharing his own harrowing medical journey through a sudden cardiac episode and a severe cancer diagnosis, Pastor Mike delivers...

From the early 1900s political campaigns of Anna Jarvis to the ancient legacies of Sarah and Mary, motherhood has always been a position of strategic spiritual influence. Pastor Mike Jenkins explores how mothers serve as the primary "spiritual coaches" in the household, managing faith formation and laying moral foundations that last for generations. Through the stories of biblical mothers who face...

Finding Freedom in a Culture of Performance In this insightful teaching, James Gutierrez explores the lifelong education of a believer. While we often look for tangible markers of progress, true spiritual growth isn't found in a checklist of rituals, but in the growing presence of joy, peace, and the ability to forgive. By examining the historical context of Paul’s letter to the Galatians, James h...

The Stewardship of the "Middle Gap" What does a pair of two-year-old shoes have to do with the Kingdom of God? In this teaching, Pastor Joshua Limpert explores the often-overlooked space between Jesus’ sacrifice and His return. He breaks down the practical steps to moving from stagnation to spiritual growth by applying the "Three D's" of faithfulness and identifying the traps that cause us to "RUN...

In this follow-up to "From Resurrection to Power," Pastor Mike Jenkins explores the vital bridge between the Resurrection of Jesus and the empowerment of the church. Many believers understand the history of Easter, but few grasp the necessity of the "waiting" that Jesus commanded. This message challenges listeners to move beyond a form of godliness and into a life marked by authentic, fruit-bearin...

From Resurrection to Power: The Purpose of the Wait In this episode, Pastor Mike Jenkins breaks down the timeline between the Resurrection, the Ascension, and Pentecost, explaining why the "waiting period" is just as divine as the miracle itself. He challenges the idea that the church is a building, reminding every believer that they are the strategy God has chosen to reach the lost. -- Everything...

The Victory of the Empty Tomb In this moving Easter message, Pastor Mike Jenkins takes us from a small house in Spain in 1975 to the bustling streets of Jerusalem, tracing the evidence of the resurrected Christ. By examining the unique perspectives of the four Gospel writers and the personal testimony of the Apostle Paul, we see a clear picture of a Savior who didn't just die for the world, but di...

In this powerful Palm Sunday message, Kumbo Banda examines the transition from the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem to the deep theological truths of Romans 6. He breaks down the historical context of Roman slavery to illustrate what it truly means to be a "slave to Christ." While the world views slavery as the ultimate loss of personhood, the Gospel reveals it as the ultimate path to righ...

In this teaching, Fiona Sorbala explores the rich tapestry of the Passover Seder, illustrating how the rituals commanded in Exodus find their ultimate fulfillment in the life and sacrifice of Jesus Christ. By walking through the elements of the Passover plate and the "purging of leaven," she demonstrates that the spiritual journey of Israel from Egyptian bondage to the Promised Land is a blueprint...

We often wander through life thinking we are the masters of our own destiny, only to find ourselves "11 miles out at sea" without a compass. In this message, Pastor Mike Jenkins uses his own military testimony to illustrate the desperate state of being spiritually lost and the overwhelming grace that meets us when we finally surrender. From the fear of a Vietnam-era deployment to a divine appointm...

In a world that equates kindness with salvation, Pastor Joshua Limpert delivers a powerful wake-up call based on the teachings of Jesus in the Book of Matthew. Using the Parable of the Wedding Feast and the Ten Virgins, Pastor Joshua challenges the "good person" narrative and emphasizes that only those clothed in the righteousness of Christ and filled with the Holy Spirit are truly ready for the K...

In this message, Pastor Mike Jenkins reflects on the recent E4 leadership conference and a powerful encounter with the hymns of old. Drawing from the "Redback Hymnal" and the stirring lyrics of Blessed Assurance, Pastor Mike explores how our personal testimony serves as a bridge to the Gospel. From the shores of the Pacific Northwest to the heart of Wakulla, the message remains the same: Jesus rel...

In "Fan, Follower, or Disciple," Pastor Joshua Limpert challenges the modern "spectator" version of Christianity. Drawing from the Gospel of John and the book of Acts, he explores the messy, necessary process of moving from someone who simply admires Jesus to someone who is willing to suffer for Him. He shares his own vulnerable journey of faith—including the struggles of purity and the temptation...

In this installment of "The Secret Place" series, Pastor Mike Jenkins moves past the basics to issue a "legal indictment" against the lackluster prayer lives of many believers. Through personal transparency regarding his own eight years of journaling and his struggles with obedience, Pastor Mike demonstrates that our connection to the Father is the direct source of our earthly success and spiritua...

The Gateway to Spiritual Power In this moving teaching, Pastor Mike Jenkins explores the vital necessity of a dedicated prayer life. Drawing from the journals of E.M. Bounds and the lives of biblical giants, he illustrates that our eternal and temporal destinies are forged in private, not in public. He challenges the modern church's busyness, calling us back to a place of total vulnerability and s...

We use the terms "breathing" and "eating" to describe the most basic functions of physical life. If you stop breathing, you die in minutes. If you stop eating, you starve over a season. In the spiritual realm, the equation is exactly the same: Breathing is prayer, and eating is the Word of God. Many people ask me how much of the Bible they should read. I don't like to pontificate, so I give them a...

The Divine Intersection: Where God and Man Meet In this moving teaching, Pastor Mike Jenkins dives into the heart of what revival truly is: a personal, life-changing encounter with the Creator. Using the concept of "Geo-God Places," he illustrates how God uses specific moments and locations to refresh, re-fire, and re-tool us for His service. From the Garden of Eden to the mountains of Galilee, th...

Back to Basics: Living the Vision in 2026 In this transparent and challenging message, Pastor Mike Jenkins calls the congregation of Springs of Hope to return to the fundamental disciplines of the Christian faith. Sharing his own journey toward healing and his vision for the coming year, Pastor Mike emphasizes that spiritual growth isn't about complex theology, but about the simple, daily discipli...