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Join Pastor Ryan Groshek for this sermon on renewal titled "Back to Life"‭‭Colossians‬ ‭3‬:‭12‬-‭14‬‬Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEWCompassionKindnessHumilityGentlenessPatienceLoveConnect with us!springlakechurch.org/getconnectedspringlakechurch.orgNeed Prayer? We’d love to pray for you!springlakechurch.org/prayer

Join Pastor Jack Guerra for this sermon on renewal titled "Back to Life"‭‭Colossians‬ ‭3‬:‭12‬-‭14‬‬Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEWCompassionKindnessHumilityGentlenessPatienceLoveConnect with us!springlakechurch.org/getconnectedspringlakechurch.orgNeed Prayer? We’d love to pray for you!springlakechurch.org/prayer

Pastor Garet Meyer concludes our sermon series, Sermon on the Mount. Sermon on the Mount Week 13‭‭‭‭Matthew‬ ‭7‬:‭7‬-‭12‬‬1.  We must communicate with our Father (‭‭Matthew‬ ‭7‬:‭7‬-‭8‬‬)2. We must remember the character of our Father (‭‭Matthew‬ ‭7‬:‭9‬-‭11)‬‬3. We must trust the gifts of our Father (‭‭Matthew‬ ‭7‬:‭11‬‬)Connect with us!springlakechurch.org/getconnectedspringlakechurch.orgNeed Prayer? We’d love to pray for you!springlakechurch.org/prayer

Pastor Jack Guerra concludes our sermon series, Sermon on the Mount. Sermon on the Mount Week 13‭‭1. The Narrow and Wide Gates (Matthew‬ ‭7‬:‭13‬-‭14)‬‬2. True and False Prophets (‭‭Matthew‬ ‭7‬:‭15‬-‭20)‬‬3. True and False Disciples (‭‭Matthew‬ ‭7‬:‭21‬-‭23)‬‬4. The Wise and Foolish Builders (‭‭Matthew‬ ‭7‬:‭24‬-‭29‬‬)How to build on solid ground so it doesn’t all wash away:1. Build on not just what you say but what you do.2. Building is very seldom easy and seldom has shortcuts3. Building requires Discipline in comparison to being undisciplined (disciple, discernment, discretion)4. Build with the bigger picture in mindConnect with us!springlakechurch.org/getconnectedspringlakechurch.orgNeed Prayer? We’d love to pray for you!springlakechurch.org/prayer

Pastor Garet Meyer continues our sermon series, Sermon on the Mount. Sermon on the Mount Week 12‭‭‭‭Matthew‬ ‭7‬:‭7‬-‭12‬‬1.  We must communicate with our Father (‭‭Matthew‬ ‭7‬:‭7‬-‭8‬‬)2. We must remember the character of our Father (‭‭Matthew‬ ‭7‬:‭9‬-‭11)‬‬3. We must trust the gifts of our Father (‭‭Matthew‬ ‭7‬:‭11‬‬)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, Sermon on the Mount. Sermon on the Mount Week 12‭‭1. The Narrow and Wide Gates (Matthew‬ ‭7‬:‭13‬-‭14)‬‬2. True and False Prophets (‭‭Matthew‬ ‭7‬:‭15‬-‭20)‬‬3. True and False Disciples (‭‭Matthew‬ ‭7‬:‭21‬-‭23)‬‬4. The Wise and Foolish Builders (‭‭Matthew‬ ‭7‬:‭24‬-‭29‬‬)How to build on solid ground so it doesn’t all wash away:1. Build on not just what you say but what you do.2. Building is very seldom easy and seldom has shortcuts3. Building requires Discipline in comparison to being undisciplined (disciple, discernment, discretion)4. Build with the bigger picture in mindConnect with us!springlakechurch.org/getconnectedspringlakechurch.orgNeed Prayer? We’d love to pray for you!springlakechurch.org/prayer

Pastor Jeff Lederer continues our sermon series, Sermon on the Mount. Sermon on the Mount Week 11God take us back, the place we beganThe simple pursuit of nothing but youThe innocence of a heart in your handsGod take us back, oh God, take us back To an unswerving faith in the power of your nameA heart beating for your kingdom to reignA church that is known for your presence againGod take us back -Simple Pursuit by Passion‭‭Matthew‬ ‭6‬:‭25‬-‭34‬‬Seeking God’s Kingdom first means every moment we have belongs to JesusSeeking God’s kingdom first is an embodied pursuit“You sum up the whole of New Testament religion if you describe it as the knowledge of God as one’s holy Father. If you want to judge how well a person understands Christianity, find out how much he makes of the thought of being God’s child, and having God as his Father. If this is not the thought that prompts and controls his worship and prayers and his whole outlook on life, it means that he does not understand Christianity very well at all. For e

Pastor Jack Guerra continues our sermon series, Sermon on the Mount. Sermon on the Mount Week 11‭‭Matthew‬ ‭6‬:‭16‬-‭18‬‬What Jesus confronts1.  Fasting was a deliberate attempt to draw the attention of God to the person who fasted. 2. Fasting was a deliberate attempt to prove that penitence was real.3.  Fasting was proof that you were super spiritual.The benefits of fasting1. Fasting is good for health. 2. Fasting is good for self-discipline. 3. Fasting preserves us from becoming the slaves of a habit. 4. Fasting preserves the ability to do without things. 5. Fasting makes us appreciate things all the more.6. God rewards itConnect with us!springlakechurch.org/getconnectedspringlakechurch.orgNeed Prayer? We’d love to pray for you!springlakechurch.org/prayer

Pastor Jack Guerra continues our sermon series, Sermon on the Mount. Sermon on the Mount Week 10‭‭Matthew‬ ‭6‬:‭16‬-‭18‬‬What Jesus confronts1.  Fasting was a deliberate attempt to draw the attention of God to the person who fasted. 2. Fasting was a deliberate attempt to prove that penitence was real.3.  Fasting was proof that you were super spiritual.The benefits of fasting1. Fasting is good for health. 2. Fasting is good for self-discipline. 3. Fasting preserves us from becoming the slaves of a habit. 4. Fasting preserves the ability to do without things. 5. Fasting makes us appreciate things all the more.6. God rewards itConnect with us!springlakechurch.org/getconnectedspringlakechurch.orgNeed Prayer? We’d love to pray for you!springlakechurch.org/prayer

Pastor Jeff Lederer continues our sermon series, Sermon on the Mount. Sermon on the Mount Week 10God take us back, the place we beganThe simple pursuit of nothing but youThe innocence of a heart in your handsGod take us back, oh God, take us back To an unswerving faith in the power of your nameA heart beating for your kingdom to reignA church that is known for your presence againGod take us back -Simple Pursuit by Passion‭‭Matthew‬ ‭6‬:‭25‬-‭34‬‬Seeking God’s Kingdom first means every moment we have belongs to JesusSeeking God’s kingdom first is an embodied pursuit“You sum up the whole of New Testament religion if you describe it as the knowledge of God as one’s holy Father. If you want to judge how well a person understands Christianity, find out how much he makes of the thought of being God’s child, and having God as his Father. If this is not the thought that prompts and controls his worship and prayers and his whole outlook on life, it means that he does not understand Christianity very well at all. For e

Pastor Adam Jackson continues our sermon series, Sermon on the Mount. Sermon on the Mount Week 9‭‭‭‭‭‭Matthew 6:5-151. Pray for sure, but not for show (Matthew 6:5-6)2. Pray with confidence, but not out of formula (Matthew 6:7-8)3. Pray in humble acknowledgment of and dependence on God (Matthew 6:9-13)Connect with us!springlakechurch.org/getconnectedspringlakechurch.orgNeed Prayer? We’d love to pray for you!springlakechurch.org/prayer

Mitch Eastman continues our sermon series, Sermon on the Mount. Sermon on the Mount Week 9‭‭‭‭‭‭1. Understanding the challenge and teaching of scripture (Matthew 6:19-24; Romans 7:19-20; Romans 12:2)2. Methods to gain victory in these areas “Sow a thought, reap an action; sow an action, reap a habit; sow a habit, reap a character; sow a character, reap a destiny.” -Stephen CoveyConnect with us!springlakechurch.org/getconnectedspringlakechurch.orgNeed Prayer? We’d love to pray for you!springlakechurch.org/prayer

Pastor Adam Jackson continues our sermon series, Sermon on the Mount. Sermon on the Mount Week 8‭‭‭‭‭‭Matthew 6:5-151. Pray for sure, but not for show (Matthew 6:5-6)2. Pray with confidence, but not out of formula (Matthew 6:7-8)3. Pray in humble acknowledgment of and dependence on God (Matthew 6:9-13)Connect with us!springlakechurch.org/getconnectedspringlakechurch.orgNeed Prayer? We’d love to pray for you!springlakechurch.org/prayer

Mitch Eastman continues our sermon series, Sermon on the Mount. Sermon on the Mount Week 8‭‭‭‭‭‭1. Understanding the challenge and teaching of scripture (Matthew 6:19-24; Romans 7:19-20; Romans 12:2)2. Methods to gain victory in these areas “Sow a thought, reap an action; sow an action, reap a habit; sow a habit, reap a character; sow a character, reap a destiny.” -Stephen CoveyConnect with us!springlakechurch.org/getconnectedspringlakechurch.orgNeed Prayer? We’d love to pray for you!springlakechurch.org/prayer

Pastor Adam Jackson continues our sermon series, Sermon on the Mount. Sermon on the Mount Week 7‭‭‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭38‬-‭48‬‬Three weapons to fight your enemies with:1. Reactionary Love (‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭38‬-‭44‬‬)2. Resolute Confidence (‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭44‬-‭45‬‬)3. Revolutionary Goal (‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭46‬-‭48‬‬)Connect with us!springlakechurch.org/getconnectedspringlakechurch.orgNeed Prayer? We’d love to pray for you!springlakechurch.org/prayer

Pastor Jeff Lederer continues our sermon series, Sermon on the Mount. Sermon on the Mount Week 7‭‭‭‭‭‭Matthew‬ ‭7‬:‭1‬-‭6‬‬; ‭‭John‬ ‭7‬:‭24‬‬; ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭18‬:‭15‬-‭17‬‬Don’t stand as the “Judge” over others (‭‭Romans‬ ‭2‬:‭1‬-‭4‬‬)1.   Resist your inner attorney2.   Be an expert at confessing your own sin to see rightly3.   Out of love, be willing to faithfully help others see Jesus (‭‭Acts‬ ‭26‬:‭17‬-‭18‬‬; ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭7‬:‭6‬‬; ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭10‬:‭14‬-‭16‬‬; ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭26‬:‭4‬-‭5)‬‬Be faithful to address but know some will never confessA. Pray for discernmentB. Seek wise counsel‭‭Psalms‬ ‭139‬:‭23‬-‭24‬‬Connect with us!springlakechurch.org/getconnectedspringlakechurch.orgNeed Prayer? We’d love to pray for you!springlakechurch.org/prayer

Pastor Jeff Lederer continues our sermon series, Sermon on the Mount. Sermon on the Mount Week 6‭‭‭‭‭‭Matthew‬ ‭7‬:‭1‬-‭6‬‬; ‭‭John‬ ‭7‬:‭24‬‬; ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭18‬:‭15‬-‭17‬‬Don’t stand as the “Judge” over others (‭‭Romans‬ ‭2‬:‭1‬-‭4‬‬)1.   Resist your inner attorney2.   Be an expert at confessing your own sin to see rightly3.   Out of love, be willing to faithfully help others see Jesus (‭‭Acts‬ ‭26‬:‭17‬-‭18‬‬; ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭7‬:‭6‬‬; ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭10‬:‭14‬-‭16‬‬; ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭26‬:‭4‬-‭5)‬‬Be faithful to address but know some will never confessA. Pray for discernmentB. Seek wise counsel‭‭Psalms‬ ‭139‬:‭23‬-‭24‬‬Connect with us!springlakechurch.org/getconnectedspringlakechurch.orgNeed Prayer? We’d love to pray for you!springlakechurch.org/prayer

Pastor Adam Jackson continues our sermon series, Sermon on the Mount. Sermon on the Mount Week 6‭‭‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭38‬-‭48‬‬Three weapons to fight your enemies with:1. Reactionary Love (‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭38‬-‭44‬‬)2. Resolute Confidence (‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭44‬-‭45‬‬)3. Revolutionary Goal (‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭46‬-‭48‬‬)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, Sermon on the Mount. Sermon on the Mount Week 5‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭33‬-‭37‬‬The original rule: Don't break your solemn promises. ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭33‬‬New Kingdom understandings from Jesus:1. Don't make promises you can't control. (‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭34‬-‭36‬‬)2. Let your words and promises stand alone; anything more is deceit. (‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭37‬‬)All you need to say is simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.‭Connect with us!springlakechurch.org/getconnectedspringlakechurch.orgNeed Prayer? We’d love to pray for you!springlakechurch.org/prayer

Pastor Jeff Pittman continues our sermon series, Sermon on the Mount. Sermon on the Mount Week 5Motive Matters ‭(‭Matthew‬ ‭6‬:‭1‬-‭4‬‬; ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭16‬‬)1. Righteousness Matters (‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭8‬:‭1‬-‭7‬‬)2. Reward MattersMotive MattersConnect with us!springlakechurch.org/getconnectedspringlakechurch.orgNeed Prayer? We’d love to pray for you!springlakechurch.org/prayer