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Pastor Jack kicks off our new sermon series in Galatians, No Other Gospel. Galatians 1:1-10Here are 5 practical applications that can be drawn from Galatians 1:1-10:1. We should be careful who we listen to (Galatians 1:7-8)2. We should prioritize the true gospel (Galatians 1:8)3. We should be bold in defending the truth (Galatians 1:1-5) 4. We should seek to please God, not people (Galatians 1:10)5. We should avoid legalism and works-based salvation (Galatians 2:20-21)Study Guides can be found at www.springlakechurch.org/study-guides

Celebrate Christ's Resurrection with Pastor Bill on this Easter Sunday!  Highlights:Because of the resurrection of Jesus…1. We have a relationship based on grace. (Hebrews 9:15; John 1:12; Eph 2:8-9)2. We get to live in a new way. (Romans 6:4)     - Desires Change (Ephesians 4:22-24)     - Minds Change (Colossians 3:1-3)     - Ultimate Purpose Changes (Galatians 2:20)3. We have heaven. (‭‭Revelations 21:4; John 11:24-27; 1 Corinthians 15:54-56)Study Guides can be found at www.springlakechurch.org/study-guidesConnect with us!https://bit.ly/2HOEX2Yspringlakechurch.org Need Prayer? We’d love to pray for you!https://bit.ly/3l8Ysll

Celebrate baptism with Pastor Ryan!Highlights:Myth #1: Baptism is a means of salvation.Truth: Baptism is an outward sign of salvation. (‭‭Acts‬ ‭2‬:‭41;‬‬ ‭‭Acts‬ ‭8‬:‭12)Myth #2: Baptism is for next-level Christians.Truth: Baptism is for every Christian. (‭‭Colossians‬ ‭2‬:‭9‬-‭15‬‬)Myth #3: Baptism is a repeatable symbol of cleansing.Truth: Baptism is a one-time symbol of conversion. (‭‭Romans‬ ‭6‬:‭1‬-‭10‬‬)Myth #4: Baptism is optional.Truth: Baptism is commanded. (‭‭Matthew‬ ‭28‬:‭19‬-‭20)‬‬Study Guides can be found at www.springlakechurch.org/study-guidesConnect with us!https://bit.ly/2HOEX2Yspringlakechurch.org Need Prayer? We’d love to pray for you!https://bit.ly/3l8Ysll

Celebrate baptism with Pastor Adam!Highlights:Myth #1: Baptism is a means of salvation.Truth: Baptism is an outward sign of salvation. (‭‭Acts‬ ‭2‬:‭41;‬‬ ‭‭Acts‬ ‭8‬:‭12)Myth #2: Baptism is for next-level Christians.Truth: Baptism is for every Christian. (‭‭Colossians‬ ‭2‬:‭9‬-‭15‬‬)Myth #3: Baptism is a repeatable symbol of cleansing.Truth: Baptism is a one-time symbol of conversion. (‭‭Romans‬ ‭6‬:‭1‬-‭10‬‬)Myth #4: Baptism is optional.Truth: Baptism is commanded. (‭‭Matthew‬ ‭28‬:‭19‬-‭20)‬‬Study Guides can be found at www.springlakechurch.org/study-guidesConnect with us!https://bit.ly/2HOEX2Yspringlakechurch.org Need Prayer? We’d love to pray for you!https://bit.ly/3l8Ysll

Celebrate Christ's Resurrection with Pastor Jack on this Easter Sunday!Highlights:Because of the resurrection of Jesus…1. We have a relationship based on grace. (1 John 2:2 NKJV)Now, God's grace could be poured out on all who would believe in the Lord Jesus. (‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭2‬:‭8‬‬; ‭John‬ ‭1‬:‭16‬-‭17‬‬)2. We get to live in a new way. (‭‭John‬ ‭1‬:‭12; ‬‭‭1 John‬ ‭3‬:‭1‬-‭2;‬‬ Galatians‬ ‭6‬:‭10;‬‬ ‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭12‬:‭26‬‬; ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭2‬:‭19‬‬; ‭John‬ ‭13‬:‭34)‬‬3. We have heaven. (‭‭Revelation‬ ‭21‬:‭4‬‬; ‭‭John‬ ‭11‬:‭25‬-‭26‬‬; ‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭15‬:‭54‬-‭57)Study Guides can be found at www.springlakechurch.org/study-guidesConnect with us!https://bit.ly/2HOEX2Yspringlakechurch.org Need Prayer? We’d love to pray for you!https://bit.ly/3l8Ysll

Pastor Jack continues our sermon series, CovenantsCovenantsWeek 7Highlights:‭‭The New Covenant is an upgrade in the relationship with God. (‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭31‬:‭31‬-‭34‬‬)1. From temporary to everlasting (‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭31‬:‭31‬-‭32‬‬; Jeremiah 32:38-40)2. From paper to heart (‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭31‬:‭33‬-‭34‬‬; ‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭3‬:‭3‬‬; ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭8‬:‭10‬‬)3. From visiting to moving in (‭‭Ezekiel‬ ‭36‬:‭24‬-‭28)‬‬Study Guides can be found at www.springlakechurch.org/study-guidesConnect with us!https://bit.ly/2HOEX2Yspringlakechurch.org Need Prayer? We’d love to pray for you!https://bit.ly/3l8Ysll

Pastor Ryan continues our sermon series, CovenantsCovenantsWeek 7Highlights:‭‭The New Covenant is an upgrade in the relationship with God. (‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭31‬:‭31‬-‭34‬‬)1. From temporary to everlasting (‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭31‬:‭31‬-‭32‬‬; Jeremiah 32:38-40)2. From paper to heart (‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭31‬:‭33‬-‭34‬‬)3. From visiting to moving in (‭‭Ezekiel‬ ‭36‬:‭24‬-‭28)‬‬Study Guides can be found at www.springlakechurch.org/study-guidesConnect with us!https://bit.ly/2HOEX2Yspringlakechurch.org Need Prayer? We’d love to pray for you!https://bit.ly/3l8Ysll

Pastor Bill continues our sermon series, CovenantsCovenantsWeek 6Highlights:‭‭Psalms‬ ‭89‬:‭30‬-‭37‬‬The Role of God’s Chosen KING (‭‭Deuteronomy‬ ‭17‬:‭14‬-‭20;‬ ‭‭Genesis‬ ‭17‬:‭6)‬‬The Promise of the Eternal Kingdom (‭‭2 Samuel‬ ‭7‬:‭8‬-‭16‬‬)The Need for the King of Righteousness (‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭9‬:‭6‬-‭7;‬‬ ‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭23‬:‭5‬-‭6)‬‬Study Guides can be found at www.springlakechurch.org/study-guidesConnect with us!https://bit.ly/2HOEX2Yspringlakechurch.org Need Prayer? We’d love to pray for you!https://bit.ly/3l8Ysll

Pastor Adam continues our sermon series, CovenantsCovenantsWeek 6Highlights:‭‭Psalms‬ ‭89‬:‭30‬-‭37‬‬The Role of God’s Chosen KING (‭‭Deuteronomy‬ ‭17‬:‭14‬-‭20;‬ ‭‭Genesis‬ ‭17‬:‭6)‬‬The Promise of the Eternal Kingdom (‭‭2 Samuel‬ ‭7‬:‭8‬-‭16‬‬)The Need for the King of Righteousness (‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭9‬:‭6‬-‭7;‬‬ ‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭23‬:‭5‬-‭6)‬‬Study Guides can be found at www.springlakechurch.org/study-guidesConnect with us!https://bit.ly/2HOEX2Yspringlakechurch.org Need Prayer? We’d love to pray for you!https://bit.ly/3l8Ysll

Pastor Ryan continues our sermon series, CovenantsCovenantsWeek 5Highlights:God graciously rescues His people and establishes a relationship with them to set them apart for the sake of the world.‭‭Exodus‬ ‭19‬:‭1‬-‭6‬‬Within this relationship God gives His people three gifts.1. Instructions - ‭‭Exodus‬ ‭20‬:‭1‬-‭17‬‬2. Sacrificial System - ‭‭Leviticus‬ ‭16‬:‭6‬-‭10, 34; Leviticus 17:11‬‬3. His Presence - ‭‭Exodus‬ ‭25‬:‭8,9‬‬God graciously rescues His people and establishes a relationship with them to set them apart for the sake of the world.‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭2‬:‭9‬-‭10‬‬Study Guides can be found at www.springlakechurch.org/study-guidesConnect with us!https://bit.ly/2HOEX2Yspringlakechurch.org Need Prayer? We’d love to pray for you!https://bit.ly/3l8Ysll

Pastor Jeff continues our sermon series, CovenantsCovenantsWeek 5Highlights:God graciously rescues His people and establishes a relationship with them to set them apart for the sake of the world.‭‭Exodus‬ ‭19‬:‭1‬-‭6‬‬Within this relationship God gives His people three gifts.1. Instructions - ‭‭Exodus‬ ‭20‬:‭1‬-‭17‬‬2. Sacrificial System - ‭‭Leviticus‬ ‭16‬:‭6‬-‭10, 34; Leviticus 17:11‬‬3. His Presence - ‭‭Exodus‬ ‭25‬:‭8‬‬God graciously rescues His people and establishes a relationship with them to set them apart for the sake of the world.‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭2‬:‭9‬-‭10‬‬Study Guides can be found at www.springlakechurch.org/study-guidesConnect with us!https://bit.ly/2HOEX2Yspringlakechurch.org Need Prayer? We’d love to pray for you!https://bit.ly/3l8Ysll

Pastor Garet continues our sermon series, CovenantsCovenantsWeek 4Highlights:Genesis 15:10-18Four remarkable truths about God from the Abrahamic Covenant.Remarkable truth #1: God is an amazingly gracious God. (Genesis 12:1; Joshua 24:2-3)Remarkable truth #2: God’s plan is bigger than just one person or group. (Genesis 12:2-3)LANDOFFSPRINGUNIVERSAL BLESSINGRemarkable truth #3:1. Abraham had to leave his land. (Genesis 12:1)2. Abraham and all males had to be circumcised. (Genesis 17:10-14)3. Abraham had to believe God’s promises and walk in His ways. (Genesis 15:6)Remarkable truth #4: God is orchestrating His redemptive plan that will later culminate in salvation for all. (Galatians 3:6-9)Study Guides can be found at www.springlakechurch.org/study-guidesConnect with us!https://bit.ly/2HOEX2Yspringlakechurch.org Need Prayer? We’d love to pray for you!https://bit.ly/3l8Ysll

Pastor Bill continues our sermon series, CovenantsCovenantsWeek 4Highlights:Genesis 15:10-18Four remarkable truths about God from the Abrahamic Covenant.Remarkable truth #1: God is an amazingly gracious God. (Genesis 12:1; Joshua 24:2-3)Remarkable truth #2: God’s plan is bigger than just one person or group. (Genesis 12:2-3)LAND (Genesis 15:18)OFFSPRING (Genesis 15:4-5)UNIVERSAL BLESSING (Genesis 18:18; Galatians 3:16)Remarkable truth #3:1. Abraham had to leave his land. (Genesis 12:1)2. Abraham and all males had to be circumcised. (Genesis 17:10-14)3. Abraham had to believe God’s promises and walk in His ways. (Genesis 15:6)4. Abraham was called to be a blessing to others. (Genesis 12:3)Remarkable truth #4: God is orchestrating His redemptive plan that will later culminate in salvation for all. (Galatians 3:6-9)Study Guides can be found at www.springlakechurch.org/study-guidesConnect with us!https://bit.ly/2HOEX2Yspringlakechurch.org Need Prayer? We’d love to pray for you!https://bit.ly/3l8Ysll

Pastor‭‭ Jeff Lederer continues our sermon series, CovenantsCovenantsWeek 3Highlights:‭‭Genesis‬ ‭8‬:‭20‬-‭22‬‬; ‭‭Genesis‬ ‭9‬:‭1‬-‭17‬‬; ‭‭Job‬ ‭42‬:‭1‬-‭6‬‬; ‭‭Genesis‬ ‭6‬:‭5‬‬; ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭11‬:‭7‬‬;‭‭Genesis‬ ‭8‬:‭20‬-‭22‬‬The Covenant with Noah magnifies God’s mercy and faithfulness.God’s mercy and faithfulness extend to all creation (‭‭Genesis‬ ‭9‬:‭1‬-‭7‬‬)God’s mercy and faithfulness restore humanity’s purpose and worth.(‭‭Genesis‬ ‭9‬:‭8‬-‭11‬‬; ‭‭Exodus‬ ‭20‬:‭20)‬‬God’s mercy and faithfulness are covenantal. (‭‭Genesis‬ ‭9‬:‭12‬-‭17)‬‬God’s mercy and faithfulness are evident to all creation.Acknowledge the true effects of sin.God desires to redeem you and wash you clean. Labor to see God’s grace in your life.“God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our conscience, but shouts in our pain: it is His megaphone to rouse a deaf world.”-C.S. Lewis, The Problem of PainThe Noahic covenant is a commitment and promise by God to preserve humanity that Christ may have a people to enter into and redeem

Pastor‭‭ Bill continues our sermon series, CovenantsCovenantsWeek 3Highlights:‭‭‭‭Genesis‬ ‭8‬:‭20‬-‭22‬‬; Genesis‬ ‭9‬:‭1‬-‭17‬‬; ‭‭Genesis‬ ‭6‬:‭5‬-‭6‬‬The Covenant with Noah magnifies God’s mercy and faithfulness.God’s mercy and faithfulness extend to all creation. (‭‭Genesis‬ ‭8‬:‭20‬-‭22)‬‬God’s mercy and faithfulness restore humanity’s purpose and worth. (‭‭Genesis‬ ‭9‬:‭1‬-‭7‬‬)God’s mercy and faithfulness are covenantal. (‭‭Genesis‬ ‭9‬:‭8‬-‭11)‬‬God’s mercy and faithfulness are evident to all creation. (‭‭Genesis‬ ‭9‬:‭12‬-‭17)‬‬Study Guides can be found at www.springlakechurch.org/study-guidesConnect with us!https://bit.ly/2HOEX2Yspringlakechurch.org Need Prayer? We’d love to pray for you!https://bit.ly/3l8Ysll

Pastor‭‭ Adam continues our sermon series, CovenantsCovenantsWeek 2Highlights:‭WHAT IS A COVENANT?Covenants are agreements that establish a relationship with commitments and consequences.God initiated the covenant through creation of man & woman. (‭‭Genesis‬ ‭1‬:‭26‬-‭27‬‬)God explained the commitments of the covenant. (‭‭Genesis‬ ‭1‬:‭28‬)God warned of the consequences of breaking the covenant. (‭‭Genesis‬ ‭2‬:‭16‬-‭17‬‬)Adam & Eve's disobedience broke the covenant. (‭‭Genesis‬ ‭3‬:‭1‬-‭7)God will be the one to restore the covenant. (‭‭Genesis‬ ‭3‬:‭15, 21) ‬‬Study Guides can be found at www.springlakechurch.org/study-guidesConnect with us!https://bit.ly/2HOEX2Yspringlakechurch.org Need Prayer? We’d love to pray for you!https://bit.ly/3l8Ysll

Pastor‭‭ Jeff Pittman continues our sermon series, CovenantsCovenantsWeek 2Highlights:‭WHAT IS A COVENANT?Covenants are agreements that establish a relationship with commitments and consequences.God initiated the covenant through creation of man & woman. (‭‭Genesis‬ ‭1‬:‭26‬-‭27‬‬)God explained the commitments of the covenant. (‭‭Genesis‬ ‭1‬:‭28‬-‭30‬‬)God warned of the consequences of breaking the covenant. (‭‭Genesis‬ ‭2‬:‭15‬-‭17‬‬)Adam & Eve's disobedience broke the covenant. (‭‭Genesis‬ ‭3‬:‭1‬-‭7, 16‬-‭19‬‬)God will be the one to restore the covenant. (‭‭Genesis‬ ‭3‬:‭15, 21) ‬‬Study Guides can be found at www.springlakechurch.org/study-guidesConnect with us!https://bit.ly/2HOEX2Yspringlakechurch.org Need Prayer? We’d love to pray for you!https://bit.ly/3l8Ysll

Pastor‭‭ Ryan begins our sermon series, CovenantsCovenantsWeek 1Highlights:‭WHAT IS A COVENANT?Covenants are agreements that establish a relationship with commitments and consequences.‭‭Genesis‬ ‭21‬:‭22‬-‭31‬‬‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭2‬:‭16‬-‭17‬‬‭‭Malachi‬ ‭2‬:‭13‬-‭14‬‬WHY DOES GOD MAKE COVENANTS?God makes covenants to reveal and accomplish His plan of salvation.WHY SHOULD I CARE ABOUT THE COVENANTS?Covenants help us appreciate our place in God’s unified story and our relationship to Jesus.‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭1‬:‭20‬‬Study Guides can be found at www.springlakechurch.org/study-guidesConnect with us!https://bit.ly/2HOEX2Yspringlakechurch.org Need Prayer? We’d love to pray for you!https://bit.ly/3l8Ysll

Pastor‭‭ Bill begins our sermon series, CovenantsCovenantsWeek 1Highlights:WHAT IS A COVENANT?Covenants are agreements that establish a relationship with commitments and consequences.‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭2‬:‭16‬-‭17‬‬‭‭Malachi‬ ‭2‬:‭13‬-‭14‬‬WHY DOES GOD MAKE COVENANTS?God makes covenants to reveal and accomplish His plan of salvation.WHY SHOULD I CARE ABOUT THE COVENANTS?Covenants help us appreciate our place in God’s unified story and our relationship to Jesus.‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭1‬:‭20‬‬Study Guides can be found at www.springlakechurch.org/study-guidesConnect with us!https://bit.ly/2HOEX2Yspringlakechurch.org Need Prayer? We’d love to pray for you!https://bit.ly/3l8Ysll

Pastor‭‭ Adam concludes our sermon series, The Book of AmosThe Book of AmosWeek 6Highlights:‭‭‭‭‭‭Amos‬ ‭9‬:‭1‬-‭15‬‬To those deserving judgment, God promises a future hope.Promise of God’s Kingdom - ‭‭Amos‬ ‭9‬:‭11‬-‭12‬‬Promise of Blessing - ‭‭Amos‬ ‭9‬:‭13‬-‭14‬‬Promise of Security - ‭‭Amos‬ ‭9‬:‭14‬-‭15‬‬Study Guides can be found at www.springlakechurch.org/study-guidesConnect with us!https://bit.ly/2HOEX2Yspringlakechurch.org Need Prayer? We’d love to pray for you!https://bit.ly/3l8Ysll