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Pastor Ryan Groshek continues our sermon series, Christmas Traditions Christmas TraditionsWeek 2Jesus is the light of the world:- the ultimate SOURCE of Truth (John 8:12; John 1:9-14)- the ultimate STANDARD of goodness (John 3:19-20; 1 John 1:5)Jesus-followers are the light of the world:- when we SHARE the truth about Jesus (Matthew 5:14-15)- when we SHOW the goodness of Jesus (Matthew 5:16)Connect with us!springlakechurch.org/getconnectedspringlakechurch.orgNeed Prayer? We’d love to pray for you!springlakechurch.org/prayer

Pastor Bill Van Kirk continues our sermon series, Christmas Traditions Christmas TraditionsWeek 21. The Tree of Life: God’s Eternal Plan (Genesis 2:9; Revelation 22:2)2. The Shoot from Jesse: God’s Promise of Hope (Isaiah 11:1-2)3. The Tree of Sacrifice: God’s Gift of Redemption (1 Peter 2:24)Connect with us!springlakechurch.org/getconnectedspringlakechurch.orgNeed Prayer? We’d love to pray for you!springlakechurch.org/prayer

Pastor Bill Van Kirk unwraps our sermon series, Christmas Traditions Christmas TraditionsWeek 11. The Tree of Life: God’s Eternal Plan (Genesis 2:9; Revelation 22:2)2. The Shoot from Jesse: God’s Promise of Hope (Isaiah 11:1-2)3. The Tree of Sacrifice: God’s Gift of Redemption (1 Peter 2:24)Connect with us!springlakechurch.org/getconnectedspringlakechurch.orgNeed Prayer? We’d love to pray for you!springlakechurch.org/prayer

Pastor Ryan Groshek opens our sermon series, Christmas Traditions Christmas TraditionsWeek 1Jesus is the light of the world:- the ultimate SOURCE of Truth (John 8:12; John 1:9-14)- the ultimate STANDARD of goodness (John 3:19-20; 1 John 1:5)Jesus-followers are the light of the world:- when we SHARE the truth about Jesus (Matthew 5:14-15)- when we SHOW the goodness of Jesus (Matthew 5:16)Connect with us!springlakechurch.org/getconnectedspringlakechurch.orgNeed Prayer? We’d love to pray for you!springlakechurch.org/prayer

Welcome back to The Follow Up, where we recap this week's sermon so you can grow deeper in your relationship with Jesus!  Join Jack Guerra, Adam Jackson, and Bill Van Kirk as we reach the end of our series on this journey of faith.  In this finale, we dive into Genesis Chapter 45 through 50 and the climactic conclusion of the story of Joseph's dreams.The Follow Up series will return in 2025 after a brief hiatus.Subscribe for more in-depth discussions and weekly updates on our biblical seriesFind Study Guides at springlakechurch.org/study-guides Connect with us!springlakechurch.org/getconnectedspringlakechurch.orgNeed Prayer? We’d love to pray for you!springlakechurch.org/prayer

Pastor Jack Guerra continues our sermon series, Faith Journeys Faith Journeys Week 14‭‭Genesis‬ ‭42‬:‭6‬-‭11‬‬; Genesis‬ ‭43‬:‭26‬-‭28‬‬; Genesis‬ ‭45‬:‭1‬-‭8‬‬Genesis‬ ‭49‬:‭10‬‬; Genesis‬ ‭50‬:‭17‬-‭21‬‬; Genesis‬ ‭50‬:‭24‬-‭25‬‬Genesis‬ ‭48‬:‭17‬-‭22‬‬1. God’s promises are always fulfilled, wait for them. (‭‭Romans‬ ‭8‬:‭22‬-‭25‬‬)2. God’s promises are always good for His people, believe them. (‭‭James‬ ‭1‬:‭2; ‭‭Romans‬ ‭8‬:‭28‬‬)3. God’s promises are centered on Jesus, trust Him. (‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭1‬:‭20‬‬)Connect with us!springlakechurch.org/getconnectedspringlakechurch.orgNeed Prayer? We’d love to pray for you!springlakechurch.org/prayer

Pastor Jack Guerra continues our sermon series, Faith Journeys Faith Journeys Week 131. What was once Joseph's stumbling block has now become his gift (Genesis 40:8-23) 2. God uses the dreams to reveal his plan (Genesis 41:28-41)3. Joseph's faithfulness leads to favor (‭‭Genesis‬ 41:33-41‬‬)4. God brings Joseph's a long way from the pit! (‭‭Genesis‬ ‭41:42-57‬‬)Connect with us!springlakechurch.org/getconnectedspringlakechurch.orgNeed Prayer? We’d love to pray for you!springlakechurch.org/prayer

Welcome back to The Follow Up, where we recap this week's sermon so you can grow deeper in your relationship with Jesus!  Join Adam Jackson, Ryan Groshek, and host Carrie Vajko as we trek further on our journey of faith.  This week, we dive into Genesis Chapter 39 to talk about Joseph, Potiphar, and his wife, while exploring what it means to maintain faith when we encounter trials in our life.Subscribe for more in-depth discussions and weekly updates on our biblical seriesFind Study Guides at springlakechurch.org/study-guides Connect with us!springlakechurch.org/getconnectedspringlakechurch.orgNeed Prayer? We’d love to pray for you!springlakechurch.org/prayer

Pastor Adam Jackson continues our sermon series, Faith Journeys Faith Journeys Week 12‭‭Genesis‬ ‭39‬:‭1‬-‭6‬‬; ‭‭Genesis‬ ‭39‬:‭6‬-‭18‬‬; ‭‭Genesis‬ ‭39‬:‭19‬-‭23‬‬1. God is with His people in the face of TRIALS and TEMPTATIONS.2. Remain faithful in the face of TRIALS (‭‭James‬ ‭1‬:‭12‬‬)3. Run from sin in the face of TEMPTATION (‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭10‬:‭13‬‬)Connect with us!springlakechurch.org/getconnectedspringlakechurch.orgNeed Prayer? We’d love to pray for you!springlakechurch.org/prayerFind Study Guides at springlakechurch.org/study-guides

Pastor Ryan Groshek continues our sermon series, Faith Journeys Faith Journeys Week 12‭‭Genesis‬ ‭39‬:‭1‬-‭6‬‬; ‭‭Genesis‬ ‭39‬:‭6‬-‭18‬‬; ‭‭Genesis‬ ‭39‬:‭19‬-‭23‬‬1. God is with His people in the face of TRIALS and TEMPTATIONS.2. Remain faithful in the face of TRIALS (‭‭James‬ ‭1‬:‭12‬‬)3. Run from sin in the face of TEMPTATION (‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭10‬:‭13‬‬)Connect with us!springlakechurch.org/getconnectedspringlakechurch.orgNeed Prayer? We’d love to pray for you!springlakechurch.org/prayerFind Study Guides at springlakechurch.org/study-guides

Welcome back to The Follow Up, where we recap this week's sermon so you can grow deeper in your relationship with Jesus!  Join Jack Guerra, Bill Van Kirk, and host Carrie Vajko as we trek further on our journey of faith.  This week, we dive into Genesis Chapter 37 to explore the story of Joseph and discuss the dangers of allowing jealousy to rule our thoughts.Subscribe for more in-depth discussions and weekly updates on our biblical seriesFind Study Guides at springlakechurch.org/study-guides 

Pastor Bill Van Kirk continues our sermon series, Faith Journeys Faith Journeys Week 11‭‭1. Favoritism plants the seeds of conflict. (Genesis‬ ‭37‬:‭1‬-‭4‬‬)2. The Two Sides of Jealousy: Fuel and Fire (‭‭Genesis‬ ‭37‬:‭5‬-‭11‬‬)3. Unresolved Envy Leads to Unimaginable Betrayal (‭‭Genesis‬ ‭37‬:‭12‬-‭28‬‬)4. The Chain Reaction of Sin (‭‭Genesis‬ ‭37‬:‭29‬-‭37‬‬)Connect with us!springlakechurch.org/getconnectedspringlakechurch.orgNeed Prayer? We’d love to pray for you!springlakechurch.org/prayerFind Study Guides at springlakechurch.org/study-guides

Pastor Jack Guerra continues our sermon series, Faith Journeys Faith Journeys Week 111. Favoritism plants the seeds of conflict. (Genesis‬ ‭37‬:‭1‬-‭4‬‬)2. The Two Sides of Jealousy: Fuel and Fire (‭‭Genesis‬ ‭37‬:‭5‬-‭11‬‬)3. Unresolved Envy Leads to Unimaginable Betrayal (‭‭Genesis‬ ‭37‬:‭12‬-‭28‬‬)4. The Chain Reaction of Sin (‭‭Genesis‬ ‭37‬:‭29‬-‭37‬‬)Connect with us!springlakechurch.org/getconnectedspringlakechurch.orgNeed Prayer? We’d love to pray for you!springlakechurch.org/prayer

Welcome back to The Follow Up, where we recap this week's sermon so you can grow deeper in your relationship with Jesus!  Join Jack Guerra, Bill Van Kirk, and host Carrie Vajko as we trek further on our journey of faith.  This week, we dive into Genesis Chapter 32, skip 33 and 34 and explore 35, talking about how Jacob wrestles with God.Subscribe for more in-depth discussions and weekly updates on our biblical seriesFind Study Guides at springlakechurch.org/study-guides Connect with us!springlakechurch.org/getconnectedspringlakechurch.orgNeed Prayer? We’d love to pray for you!springlakechurch.org/prayer

Pastor Jack Guerra continues our sermon series, Faith Journeys Faith Journeys Week 10‭‭1. God Shows Up in Our Fear (‭‭Genesis‬ ‭32‬:‭1‬-‭22‬‬)2. The Wrestling Match (‭‭Genesis‬ ‭32‬:‭23‬-‭31‬‬)3. True Worship Flows From Transformation (‭‭Genesis‬ ‭35‬:‭1‬-‭7‬‬)4. God’s Faithfulness (‭‭Genesis‬ ‭35‬:‭9‬-‭14‬‬)Connect with us!springlakechurch.org/getconnectedspringlakechurch.orgNeed Prayer? We’d love to pray for you!springlakechurch.org/prayerFind Study Guides at springlakechurch.org/study-guides

Pastor Bill Van Kirk continues our sermon series, Faith Journeys Faith Journeys Week 101. God Shows Up in Our Fear (‭‭Genesis‬ ‭32‬:‭1‬-‭22‬‬)2. The Wrestling Match (‭‭Genesis‬ ‭32‬:‭23‬-‭31‬‬)3. True Worship Flows From Transformation (‭‭Genesis‬ ‭35‬:‭1‬-‭7‬‬)4. God’s Faithfulness (‭‭Genesis‬ ‭35‬:‭9‬-‭14‬‬)Connect with us!springlakechurch.org/getconnectedspringlakechurch.orgNeed Prayer? We’d love to pray for you!springlakechurch.org/prayer

Pastor Ryan Groshek continues our sermon series, Faith Journeys Faith Journeys Week 9‭‭Genesis‬ ‭28‬:‭10‬-‭22‬‬; Genesis‬ ‭29‬:‭14‬-‭30‬‬; ‭‭Genesis‬ ‭30‬:‭25‬-‭36‬‬; ‭‭Genesis‬ ‭31‬:‭45‬-‭55‬‬Sin makes a mess, but God works with messy people.Connect with us!springlakechurch.org/getconnectedspringlakechurch.orgNeed Prayer? We’d love to pray for you!springlakechurch.org/prayerFind Study Guides at springlakechurch.org/study-guides

Pastor Jeff Pittman continues our sermon series, Faith Journeys Faith Journeys Week 9‭‭‭‭Genesis‬ ‭28‬:‭10‬-‭22‬‬; Genesis‬ ‭29‬:‭14‬-‭30‬‬; ‭‭Genesis‬ ‭30‬:‭25‬-‭36‬‬; ‭‭Genesis‬ ‭31‬:‭45‬-‭55‬‬Sin makes a mess, but God works with messy people (Luke 18:9-14)Connect with us!springlakechurch.org/getconnectedspringlakechurch.orgNeed Prayer? We’d love to pray for you!springlakechurch.org/prayer

Pastor Jack Guerra continues our sermon series, Faith Journeys Faith Journeys Week 8‭‭‭‭Genesis‬ ‭25‬:‭19‬-‭34‬‬God’s purposes prevail . . . . . . In spite of our disordered desires (‭‭Genesis‬ ‭26‬:‭34‬‬; ‭‭Genesis‬ ‭27‬:‭1‬-‭46‬‬; ‭‭                Genesis‬ ‭28‬:‭1‬-‭9‬‬)God’s purposes prevail . . . . . . in spite of our lack of trust“Imagine yourself as a living house. God comes in to rebuild that house. At first, perhaps, you can understand what He is doing. He is getting the drains right and stopping the leaks in the roof and so on; you knew that those jobs needed doing and so you are not surprised. But presently He starts knocking the house about in a way that hurts abominably and does not seem to make any sense. What on earth is He up to? The explanation is that He is building quite a different house from the one you thought of - throwing out a new wing here, putting on an extra floor there, running up towers, making courtyards. You thought you were being made into a decent little cottage: but He is bu