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Sermon: Give Thanks In The In BetweenPastor Ryan GroshekRecall God's deliverance from slavery.‭‭Exodus‬ ‭15‬:‭1‬-‭2‬‬Then Moses and the Israelites sang this song to the Lord: “I will sing to the Lord, for he is highly exalted. Both horse and driver he has hurled into the sea. “The Lord is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise him, my father’s God, and I will exalt him.‭‭Romans‬ ‭6‬:‭16‬-‭18‬‬Don’t you know that when you offer yourselves to someone as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one you obey—whether you are slaves to sin, which leads to death, or to obedience, which leads to righteousness? But thanks be to God that, though you used to be slaves to sin, you have come to obey from your heart the pattern of teaching that has now claimed your allegiance. You have been set free from sin and have become slaves to righteousness.‭‭Colossians‬ ‭1‬:‭13‬-‭14‬‬For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he

Sermon: Giving Thanks In The In BetweenPastor Jeff Lederer‭‭Exodus‬ ‭15‬:‭1‬-‭2‬‬Then Moses and the Israelites sang this song to the Lord: “I will sing to the Lord, for he is highly exalted. Both horse and driver he has hurled into the sea. “The Lord is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise him, my father’s God, and I will exalt him.Remember and recount God’s deliverance of you.‭‭Exodus‬ ‭14‬:‭13‬-‭14‬‬Moses answered the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today you will never see again. The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.”Jesus Christ is the Creator who came here not to smite us, but to be un-created so we could be re-created...the Maker who came to be un-made so we could be re-made...the Judge who came not to bring judgment, but to bear judgment, to take what we deserve so the Holy Spirit could come into our lives, once our sins are forgiven, and begin

Pastor Adam concludes our Sermon Series, In the Valley In the Valley Week 11Highlights:‭‭Romans‬ ‭8:18-30‬‬I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed. For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God. We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption to sonship, the redemption of our bodies. For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what they already have? But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently. In the same way,

Pastor Jack concludes our Sermon Series, In the Valley In the Valley Week 11Highlights:Justice to come.‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭11:39-40‬‬These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised, since God had planned something better for us so that only together with us would they be made perfect.‭‭Romans‬ ‭12:19‬‬Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord.‭‭Revelation‬ ‭20:11-15‬‬Then I saw a great white throne and him who was seated on it. The earth and the heavens fled from his presence, and there was no place for them. And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books. The sea gave up the dead that were in it, and death and Hades gave up the dead that were in them, and each person was judged according to what they had done

Pastor Jack continues on in our Sermon Series, In the Valley In the Valley Week 10Highlights:Justice to come.‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭11:39-40‬‬These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised, since God had planned something better for us so that only together with us would they be made perfect.‭‭Romans‬ ‭12:19‬‬Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord.‭‭Revelation‬ ‭20:11-15‬‬Then I saw a great white throne and him who was seated on it. The earth and the heavens fled from his presence, and there was no place for them. And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books. The sea gave up the dead that were in it, and death and Hades gave up the dead that were in them, and each person was judged according to what they ha

Pastor Adam continues on in our Sermon Series, In the Valley In the Valley Week 10Highlights:‭‭Romans‬ ‭8:18-30‬‬I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed. For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God. We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption to sonship, the redemption of our bodies. For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what they already have? But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently. In the sam

Pastor Ryan continues on in our Sermon Series, In the Valley In the Valley Week 9Highlights:Keep Calm and Carry On, Because God is in ChargeGod’s authority is all-encompassing.‭‭Psalms‬ ‭103:19-22‬‬The Lord has established his throne in heaven, and his kingdom rules over all. Praise the Lord, you his angels, you mighty ones who do his bidding, who obey his word. Praise the Lord, all his heavenly hosts, you his servants who do his will. Praise the Lord, all his works everywhere in his dominion. Praise the Lord, my soul.‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭45:7‬‬I form the light and create darkness, I bring prosperity and create disaster; I, the Lord, do all these things.‭‭Ecclesiastes‬ ‭7:14‬‬When times are good, be happy; but when times are bad, consider this: God has made the one as well as the other. Therefore, no one can discover anything about their future.‭‭Lamentations‬ ‭3:37-38‬‬Who can speak and have it happen if the Lord has not decreed it? Is it not from the mouth of the Most High that both calamities and good things come?Go

Pastor Garet continue on in our Sermon Series, In the Valley In the Valley Week 9Highlights:Main Idea: Remember God-Founded Truth instead of the Lies of SatanRecognize the Enemy and his battle plan.‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭6:12‬‬For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.‭‭John‬ ‭8:44‬‬You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.Remember the truthfulness of God.The Character of God‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭10:10‬‬But the Lord is the true God; he is the living God, the eternal King. When he is angry, the earth trembles; the nations cannot endure his wrath.‭‭Psalms‬ ‭25:5‬‬Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all d

Pastor Garet continue on in our Sermon Series, In the Valley In the Valley Week 8Highlights:Main Idea: Remember God-Founded Truth instead of the Lies of SatanRecognize the Enemy and his battle plan.‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭6:12‬‬For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.‭‭John‬ ‭8:44‬‬You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.Remember the truthfulness of God.The Character of God‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭10:10‬‬But the Lord is the true God; he is the living God, the eternal King. When he is angry, the earth trembles; the nations cannot endure his wrath.‭‭Psalms‬ ‭25:5‬‬Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all d

Pastor Ryan continues on in our Sermon Series, In the Valley In the Valley Week 8Highlights:Keep Calm and Carry On, Because God is in ChargeGod’s authority is all-encompassing.‭‭Psalms‬ ‭103:19-22‬‬The Lord has established his throne in heaven, and his kingdom rules over all. Praise the Lord, you his angels, you mighty ones who do his bidding, who obey his word. Praise the Lord, all his heavenly hosts, you his servants who do his will. Praise the Lord, all his works everywhere in his dominion. Praise the Lord, my soul.‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭45:7‬‬I form the light and create darkness, I bring prosperity and create disaster; I, the Lord, do all these things.‭‭Ecclesiastes‬ ‭7:14‬‬When times are good, be happy; but when times are bad, consider this: God has made the one as well as the other. Therefore, no one can discover anything about their future.‭‭Lamentations‬ ‭3:37-38‬‬Who can speak and have it happen if the Lord has not decreed it? Is it not from the mouth of the Most High that both calamities and good things come?Go

Pastor Jack and Pastor Jeff continue on in our Sermon Series, In the Valley In the Valley Week 7Highlights:Life is hard AND God is good.Psalm 16:1-11 ESV1 Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge. 2 I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.” 3 As for the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones,in whom is all my delight. 4 The sorrows of those who run after another god shall multiply;their drink offerings of blood I will not pour outor take their names on my lips. 5 The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup;you hold my lot. 6 The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places;indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance. 7 I bless the Lord who gives me counsel;in the night also my heart instructs me. 8 I have set the Lord always before me;because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken. 9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices;my flesh also dwells secure. 10 For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol, or let your holy one see corruption. 11 You make known to me

Pastor Bill continues on in our Sermon Series, In the Valley In the Valley Week 6Highlights:Malachi 3:6 NIV6 “I the Lord do not change. So you, the descendants of Jacob, are not destroyed.Because God is unchanging…God’s promises cannot fail.2 Corinthians 1:20a, 2 Samuel 7:28, 1 Kings 8:56, Psalm 33:4, Proverbs 30:5, Isaiah 40:8, Matthew 24:35, Luke 1:371. God promises to strengthen you. (Ephesians 3:14-16)2. God promises to give you rest. (Matthew 11:28-30)3. God promises to take care of all your needs. (Philippians 4:19)4. God promises to answer your prayers. (Matthew 7:7)5. God promises to work everything out for your good. (Romans 8:28)6. God promises to be with you. (Joshua 1:5)7. God promises to protect you. (Psalm 91:2)8. God promises freedom from sin. (1 John 1:9; John 8:36)9. God promises that nothing can separate you from Him. (Romans 8:38-39)10. God promises you everlasting life. (John 3:16)Because God is unchanging…His Word is a firm foundation of truth.Matthew 5:18 NLTIsaiah 55:10-11 NIVBecause Go

Pastor Bill continues on in our Sermon Series, In the Valley In the Valley Week 6Highlights:Malachi 3:6 NIV6 “I the Lord do not change. So you, the descendants of Jacob, are not destroyed.Because God is unchanging…God’s promises cannot fail.2 Corinthians 1:20a, 2 Samuel 7:28, 1 Kings 8:56, Psalm 33:4, Proverbs 30:5, Isaiah 40:8, Matthew 24:35, Luke 1:371. God promises to strengthen you. (Ephesians 3:14-16)2. God promises to give you rest. (Matthew 11:28-30)3. God promises to take care of all your needs. (Philippians 4:19)4. God promises to answer your prayers. (Matthew 7:7)5. God promises to work everything out for your good. (Romans 8:28)6. God promises to be with you. (Joshua 1:5)7. God promises to protect you. (Psalm 91:2)8. God promises freedom from sin. (1 John 1:9; John 8:36)9. God promises that nothing can separate you from Him. (Romans 8:38-39)10. God promises you everlasting life. (John 3:16)Because God is unchanging…His Word is a firm foundation of truth.Matthew 5:18 NLT18 I tell you the truth, unti

Pastor Jack and Pastor Jeff continue on in our Sermon Series, In the Valley In the Valley Week 6Highlights:Life is hard AND God is good.Psalm 16:1-11 ESVPsalm 16:1-2 ESV1 Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge. 2 I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.”1. God is our good.Psalm 16:3-4 ESV3 As for the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones,in whom is all my delight. 4 The sorrows of those who run after another god shall multiply;their drink offerings of blood I will not pour outor take their names on my lips.2. We need relationships with godly people to help us see God’s goodness in our own lives.Psalm 16:5-6 ESV5 The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup;y ou hold my lot. 6 The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance.Philippians 4:11-13 ESV11 Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. 12 I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumst

Pastor Adam continues in our series, In The ValleyIn The ValleyWeek 5Highlights:Luke 15:11-32 NIVDon't make a home with the pigs.Luke 15:17-20 NIVGrace is not an excuse for sin."We are half-hearted creatures, fooling about with drink and sex and ambition when infinite joy is offered us, like an ignorant child who wants to go on making mud pies in a slum because he cannot imagine what is meant by the offer of a holiday at the sea. We are far too easily pleased." - C.S. LewisSin is not a disqualifier of grace.Luke 15:20-24 NIV1 John 1:9 NIVRepentance is the only means by which we rightfully acknowledge sin and embrace God's grace.Connect with us!https://bit.ly/2HOEX2Yspringlakechurch.org Need Prayer? We’d love to pray for you!https://bit.ly/3l8Ysll

Pastor Jeff continues on in our Sermon Series, In the Valley In the Valley Week 5Highlights:Point #1: We experience the love of God in good timesPsalms 8:1-9 NIVPoint #2: We experience the love of God in sufferingRomans 8:35-39 NIVPoint #3: We experience the love of God when we recognize our need for HimConnect with us!https://bit.ly/2HOEX2Yspringlakechurch.org Need Prayer? We’d love to pray for you!https://bit.ly/3l8Ysll

Pastor Adam continues in our series, In The ValleyIn The ValleyWeek 4Highlights:Luke 15:11-32 NIVDon't make a home with the pigs.Luke 15:17-20 NIVGrace is not an excuse for sin."We are half-hearted creatures, fooling about with drink and sex and ambition when infinite joy is offered us, like an ignorant child who wants to go on making mud pies in a slum because he cannot imagine what is meant by the offer of a holiday at the sea. We are far too easily pleased." - C.S. LewisSin is not a disqualifier of grace.Luke 15:20-24 NIV1 John 1:9 NIVRepentance is the only means by which we rightfully acknowledge sin and embrace God's grace.Connect with us!https://bit.ly/2HOEX2Yspringlakechurch.org Need Prayer? We’d love to pray for you!https://bit.ly/3l8Ysll

Pastor Jeff continues on in our Sermon Series, In the Valley In the Valley Week 4Highlights:Point #1: We experience the love of God in good timesPsalms 8:1-9 NIVPoint #2: We experience the love of God in sufferingRomans 8:35-39 NIVPoint #3: We experience the love of God when we recognize our need for HimConnect with us!https://bit.ly/2HOEX2Yspringlakechurch.org Need Prayer? We’d love to pray for you!https://bit.ly/3l8Ysll

Pastor Jack continues in our series, In The ValleyIn The ValleyWeek 3Here's the problem: How is God good when the wicked thrive?Psalms 73:1-14 NIVThe Solution: Get Godly perspectivePsalms 73:15-17 NIVThe realization: God gives guidance to my wrong thinkingPsalms 73:21-24 NIVConclusion: Life won't make sense until viewed with an eternal perspectivePsalms 73:25-28 NIVConnect with us!https://bit.ly/2HOEX2Yspringlakechurch.org Need Prayer? We’d love to pray for you!https://bit.ly/3l8Ysll