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Pastor Bill Van Kirk continues our sermon series, Sermon on the Mount. Sermon on the Mount Week 4‭‭Matthew‬ ‭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 4Motive 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

Pastor Ryan Groshek and Student Ministries Intern, Cole Quigley, continues our sermon series, Sermon on the Mount. Sermon on the Mount Week 3Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭21‬-‭22‬‬Highlights:1. The same heart that hates is one that murders (‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭23‬-‭26‬‬)2. A Rift between you and someone else is a rift between you and GodConnect 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 3‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭27‬-‭32‬‬Highlights:1. Purity Begins Within (‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭27‬-‭28‬‬)2. Cut Off the Source of Sin (‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭29‬-‭30‬‬)3. Honor the Covenant of Marriage (‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭31‬-‭32)‬‬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 2‭‭‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭27‬-‭32‬‬Highlights:1. Purity Begins Within (‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭27‬-‭28‬‬)2. Cut Off the Source of Sin (‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭29‬-‭30‬‬)3. Honor the Covenant of Marriage (‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭31‬-‭32)‬‬Connect with us!springlakechurch.org/getconnectedspringlakechurch.orgNeed Prayer? We’d love to pray for you!springlakechurch.org/prayer

Pastor Ryan Groshek and Student Ministries Intern, Cole Quigley, continues our sermon series, Sermon on the Mount. Sermon on the Mount Week 2Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭21‬-‭22‬‬Highlights:1. The same heart that hates is one that murders (‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭23‬-‭26‬‬)2. A Rift between you and someone else is a rift between you and GodConnect with us!springlakechurch.org/getconnectedspringlakechurch.orgNeed Prayer? We’d love to pray for you!springlakechurch.org/prayer

Pastor Jack kicks off our sermon series, Sermon on the Mount. Sermon on the Mount Week 1 Matthew 5:13-16 Highlights:1. Salt - Salt brings purity - Salt is a preservatives - Salt brings flavor 2. Light - Light is meant to be seen - Light is a guide - Light can be a warning How can I be salt and light in any situation? Connect with us!springlakechurch.org/getconnectedspringlakechurch.orgNeed Prayer? We’d love to pray for you!springlakechurch.org/prayer

Pastor Bill Van Kirk begins our new sermon series, Relate. RelateWeek 3Highlights:1. Forgive as an Act of Obedience to God (‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭4‬:‭31‬-‭32‬‬)2. Forgive Unconditionally as God Forgives Us (‭‭Matthew‬ ‭18‬:‭21‬-‭22‬‬; ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭18‬:‭32‬-‭35‬‬)3. Release the Debt Without Requiring Emotional Closure (‭‭Colossians‬ ‭3‬:‭12‬-‭14)4. Start Healing Without Expecting Immediate Reconciliation (‭‭Romans‬ ‭12‬:‭17‬-‭21‬‬; ‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭5‬:‭17‬-‭19‬‬)Find 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 Jeff Lederer continues our new sermon series, Relate. RelateWeek 3Highlights:‭‭‭‭James‬ ‭4‬:‭1‬-‭2‬‬; ‭‭Romans‬ ‭7‬:‭14‬-‭25‬‬; ‭‭Romans‬ ‭8‬:‭1‬-‭4‬‬1. Know your real enemies 2. Lead with Love 3. Resist your inner attorney  4. Stay aware of your emotional temperature 5. Pray 6. Be willing to seek counsel for unresolved conflict 7. Know when to prioritize safety firstFind 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 new sermon series, Relate. RelateWeek 2Highlights:‭‭1. Your words are a tool that builds or a weapon that destroys. (Proverbs‬ ‭18‬:‭21‬‬; ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭13‬:‭3)2. Your words flow from your heart. (‭‭Matthew‬ ‭12‬:‭33‬-‭37‬‬; ‭‭Galatians‬ ‭5‬:‭22‬-‭25‬‬)3. Your words matter to God. (‭‭James‬ ‭3‬:‭3‬-‭12‬‬; ‭‭Colossians‬ ‭3‬:‭17‬‬; ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭4‬:‭29‬-‭32‬‬)Find 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 begins our new sermon series, Relate. RelateWeek 1Highlights:‭‭1. Your words are a tool that builds or a weapon that destroys. (Proverbs‬ ‭18‬:‭21‬‬; ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭13‬:‭3)2. Your words flow from your heart. (‭‭Matthew‬ ‭12‬:‭33‬-‭37‬‬; ‭‭Galatians‬ ‭5‬:‭22‬-‭25‬‬)3. Your words matter to God. (‭‭James‬ ‭3‬:‭3‬-‭12‬‬; ‭‭Colossians‬ ‭3‬:‭17‬‬; ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭4‬:‭29‬-‭32‬‬)Find 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 begins our new sermon series, Relate.RelateWeek 1Highlights:‭‭Romans‬ ‭13‬:‭1‬-‭10‬‬1. What is Love? (‭‭Romans‬ ‭13‬:‭8‬‬)2. How does it act? (‭‭Romans‬ ‭13‬:‭9‬‬)3. How do I pay my bill?  (‭‭Romans‬ ‭13‬:‭9‬-‭10‬‬)“Love God and do what you like” - St. AugustineFind 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 concludes our God and Country sermon series. God and CountryWeek 4Highlights:‭‭Daniel‬ ‭1‬:‭1‬-‭15‬‬; ‭‭Daniel‬ ‭3‬:‭15‬-‭18‬‬; ‭‭Daniel‬ ‭3‬:‭30‬‬; ‭Daniel‬ ‭6‬:‭10‬-‭24‬‬1. They Sought the Welfare of the City2. They Kept their identity3. They Worshipped GodFind 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 Ryan Groshek concludes our God and Country sermon series. God and CountryWeek 4Highlights:‭‭‭‭Daniel‬ ‭1‬:‭1‬-‭15‬‬; ‭‭Daniel‬ ‭3‬:‭15‬-‭18‬‬; ‭‭Daniel‬ ‭3‬:‭30‬‬; ‭Daniel‬ ‭6‬:‭10‬-‭24‬‬1. They Sought the Welfare of the City2. They Kept their identity3. They Worshipped GodFind 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 Jeff Lederer continues our God and Country sermon series. God and CountryWeek 3Highlights:‭‭Acts‬ ‭4‬:‭1‬-‭20‬‬Called to obey God over and above menCalled to resist government authorities when:1.   Government infringes into matters of faithCalled to resist government authorities when:1.   Government infringes into matters of faith2.   Government abandons its responsibility ‭‭Exodus‬ ‭1‬:‭15‬-‭22‬‬; ‭‭Exodus‬ ‭2‬:‭1‬-‭10‬‬Called to resist government authorities by:1.   Seeking options within the system for reformCalled to resist government authorities by:1.   Seeking options within the system for reform2.   Honoring God throughout resistance ‭‭Titus‬ ‭3‬:‭1‬-‭11‬‬Find 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 Jeff Pittman continues our God and Country sermon series. God and CountryWeek 3Highlights: Called to obey God over men (‭‭Acts‬ ‭4‬:‭1‬-‭20‬‬)Called to resist government authorities when:1.    Government infringes into matters of faithCalled to resist government authorities when:1.    Government infringes into matters of faith2.    Government abandons its responsibility ‭‭Exodus‬ ‭1‬:‭15‬-‭22‬‬Called to resist government authorities by:1.    Seeking options within the system for reformCalled to resist government authorities by:1.    Seeking options within the system for reform2.    Honoring God throughout resistance Find 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 God and Country sermon series. God and CountryWeek 2Highlights: ‭‭‭‭1. Recognize God's Authority Over Earthly Authorities (Romans‬ ‭13‬:‭1‬-‭7‬‬)2. Engage in Politics Beyond the Ballot Box (Jeremiah‬ ‭29‬:‭7)‬‬3. Pray for Those in Authority (‭‭1 Timothy‬ ‭2‬:‭1‬-‭4‬‬)Find 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 Bill Van Kirk continues our God and Country sermon series. God and CountryWeek 2Highlights: ‭‭‭‭1. Recognize God's Authority Over Earthly Authorities (Romans‬ ‭13‬:‭1‬-‭7‬‬)2. Engage in Politics Beyond the Ballot Box (Jeremiah‬ ‭29‬:‭7)‬‬3. Pray for Those in Authority (‭‭1 Timothy‬ ‭2‬:‭1‬-‭4‬‬)Find 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 begins our God and Country sermon series. God and CountryWeek 1Highlights: ‭‭‭‭"In everyday life, the term "politics" refers to the way that countries are governed, and to the ways that governments make rules and laws to manage the human society properly."1. We belong to two very different Kingdoms (John‬ ‭18‬:‭33‬-‭36‬‬; ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭22‬:‭15‬-‭17)‬‬2. We serve God’s Kingdom first (Philippians‬ ‭3‬:‭20‬‬; ‭‭Acts‬ ‭4‬:‭19‬‬)3. We trust God to ultimately establish His Kingdom (Revelation‬ ‭11‬:‭15‬‬; ‭‭Revelation‬ ‭21‬:‭1‬-‭27‬‬; ‭‭Revelation‬ ‭22‬:‭1‬-‭5‬‬; Philippians 2:10-11)Find 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 Ryan Groshek begins our God and Country sermon series. God and CountryWeek 1Highlights: 1.  We belong to two very different Kingdoms (‭John‬ ‭18‬:‭33‬-‭36; ‭‭John‬ ‭19‬:‭10‬-‭11; ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭22‬:‭15‬-‭17‬‬)2. We serve God’s Kingdom first (‭‭Philippians‬ ‭3‬:‭20‬‬; ‭‭Acts‬ ‭4‬:‭19‬‬)3. We trust God to ultimately establish His Kingdom (‭‭Revelation‬ ‭11‬:‭15‬‬; ‭‭Revelation‬ ‭21‬:‭1‬-‭27‬‬; ‭‭Revelation‬ ‭22‬:‭1‬-‭5‬‬; ‭‭Philippians‬ ‭2‬:‭10‬-‭11‬‬)Find 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