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Celebrate the Risen Christ this Easter with Pastor Jack GuerraThe Road to EmmausHighlights: Luke 24:13-35‭‭‭‭‭‭1. Finding Hope in Doubt (Luke‬ ‭24‬:‭13‬-‭24‬‬)2. Discovering Jesus through the Word and Community (‭‭Luke‬ ‭24‬:‭25‬-‭32)‬‬3. Proclaiming the Risen Christ (‭‭Luke‬ ‭24‬:‭33‬-‭35‬‬)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

Celebrate the Risen Christ this Easter with Pastor Bill Van KirkThe Road to EmmausHighlights: 1. Finding Hope in Doubt (Luke‬ ‭24‬:‭13‬-‭24‬‬)2. Discovering Jesus through the Word and Community (‭‭Luke‬ ‭24‬:‭25‬-‭32)‬‬3. Proclaiming the Risen Christ (‭‭Luke‬ ‭24‬:‭33‬-‭35‬‬)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 gives our Good Friday sermon. Highlights: 1. Jesus' heath for those who misunderstood HimLuke 22:26-312. Jesus' heart for His enemies Luke 23:32-383. Jesus' heart for sinner to be reconciled to the Father Luke 22:39-49Connect with us!springlakechurch.org/getconnectedspringlakechurch.orgNeed Prayer? We’d love to pray for you!springlakechurch.org/prayer

Pastor Jeff L gives our Good Friday sermon. Highlights: Matthew 16:21-23Matthew 27:25Luke 23:26-49Philippians 2:1-81. Jesus' heath for those who misunderstood HimLuke 22:26-312. Jesus' heart for His enemies Luke 23:32-383. Jesus' heart for sinner to be reconciled to the Father Luke 22:39-49Connect with us!springlakechurch.org/getconnectedspringlakechurch.orgNeed Prayer? We’d love to pray for you!springlakechurch.org/prayer

Celebrate Palm Sunday with Pastor Jack Guerra.The Road to JerusalemHighlights: ‭‭‭‭‭‭Luke‬ ‭19‬:‭28‬-‭44‬‬The road to Jerusalem reveals…1. A King Beyond our Expectations (‭‭Luke‬ ‭19‬:‭37‬‬)2. A King Worthy of our Praise (‭‭Luke‬ ‭19‬:‭38‬-‭40‬‬)3. A King who Offers True Peace (‭‭Luke‬ ‭19‬:‭41‬-‭42; Philippians 2:5-11‬‬)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

Celebrate Palm Sunday with Pastor Adam Jackson.The Road to JerusalemHighlights: ‭‭‭‭‭‭Luke‬ ‭19‬:‭28‬-‭44‬‬The road to Jerusalem reveals…1. A King Beyond our Expectations (‭‭Luke‬ ‭19‬:‭37‬‬)2. A King Worthy of our Praise (‭‭Luke‬ ‭19‬:‭38‬-‭40‬‬)3. A King who Offers True Peace (‭‭Luke‬ ‭19‬:‭41‬-‭42; Philippians 2:5-11‬‬)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 Adam Jackson concludes our Revelation sermon series. Revelation: The Ultimate VictoryWeek 21Highlights: ‭‭‭‭1. Believe the truth of this Revelation (‭‭Revelation‬ ‭22‬:‭6‬-‭7)‬‬2. Let Jesus satisfy your deepest thirst now and forever (‭‭Revelation‬ ‭22‬:‭8‬-‭17‬‬)3. Live in grace, anticipating Jesus’ imminent return (‭‭Revelation‬ ‭22‬:‭18‬-‭21‬‬)Conclusion: A Final Vision of the Future1. Jesus’ return is soon.2. Sin and Death will be destroyed3. There will be a new Heaven and Earth.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 concludes our Revelation sermon series. Revelation: The Ultimate VictoryWeek 21Highlights: ‭‭‭‭1. Believe the truth of this Revelation (‭‭Revelation‬ ‭22‬:‭6‬-‭7)‬‬2. Let Jesus satisfy your deepest thirst now and forever (‭‭Revelation‬ ‭22‬:‭8‬-‭17‬‬)3. Live in grace, anticipating Jesus’ imminent return (‭‭Revelation‬ ‭22‬:‭18‬-‭21‬‬)Conclusion: A Final Vision of the Future1. Jesus’ return is soon.2. Sin and Death will be destroyed3. There will be a new Heaven and Earth. 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

Welcome to The Follow Up, where we recap this week's sermon so you can go deeper in your relationship with Jesus!  This week, Carrie is joined by Pastor Jack and Pastor Jeff Lederer as they discuss Revelation 21 and the first 5 verses of 22, on the fulfillment of God's promises.  So here we are: we've finally reached the conclusion of our series on Revelations.  What a journey it has been.  And there are plenty of questions left to answer!  The following are questions that will be addressed in this episode:0:00 Opening/Welcome1:00 First Question - The Culmination of the BibleExplain how the passage this week is a culmination of the whole Bible.4:40 Second Question - God's Care In The Face of SufferingIn Revelation 21:4, it says, "He will wipe every tear from their eyes." How does this promise impact your understanding of God's comfort and care in the face of suffering?6:53 Third Question - Heaven and the New JerusalemHow does the description of the New Jerusalem in Revelatio

Pastor Jeff Lederer continues in our Revelation sermon series. Revelation: The Ultimate VictoryWeek 20Highlights: ‭‭‭‭‭‭Revelation‬ ‭21‬:‭1‬-‭27‬‬; ‭‭Revelation‬ ‭22‬:‭1‬-‭5‬‬Heaven comes down“I know men, and I tell you Jesus Christ was not a [mere] man. Superficial minds see a resemblance between Christ and the founders of empires and the gods of other religions. That resemblance does not exist. There is between Christianity and other religions the distance of infinity. Alexander, Cæsar, Charlemagne and myself founded empires. But on what did we rest the creations of our genius? Upon sheer force. Jesus Christ alone founded His empire upon love; and at this hour millions of men will die for Him.- Napoleon Bonaparte1. The Unlimited Presence of God!2. Removal of Sin and Suffering (‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭65‬:‭17‬-‭19‬‬; ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭65‬:‭25‬‬)3. The fulfillment of what God intended (‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭15‬:‭42‬-‭49‬‬)4. It’s a New Heaven and a New Earth (‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭65‬:‭21‬-‭24‬‬)“I have come home at last! This is my real count

Pastor Jack Guerra continues in our Revelation sermon series. Revelation: The Ultimate VictoryWeek 20Highlights: ‭‭‭‭We do not want merely to see beauty, though, God knows, even that is bounty enough.  We want something else with can hardly be put into words- to be united with the beauty we see, to pass into it, to receive it into ourselves, to bathe in it, to become part of it.  -C.S. Lewis‭‭Revelation‬ ‭21‬:‭1‬-‭27‬‬; ‭‭Revelation‬ ‭22‬:‭1‬-‭5‬‬1. The Unlimited Presence of God! (‭‭Revelation‬ ‭21‬:‭11‬‬; ‭‭Revelation‬ ‭21‬:‭23‬-‭24; ‭‭Revelation‬ ‭22‬:‭5‬‬)2. The fulfillment of what God intended! (‭‭Revelation‬ ‭21‬:‭3‬‬Genesis 1-3 compared to Revelation 21-22- In Genesis, God provided a bride to his son Adam. In Revelation he will present a bride to the last Adam, his son Jesus.  This will be the marriage we were made to enjoy!- In Genesis, God gave Adam and Eve a land.  Their children were meant to inherit that land.  In Revelation, We are given the New Earth. Land that we were always meant to inherit.  (

Welcome to The Follow Up, where we recap this week's sermon so you can go deeper in your relationship with Jesus!  This week, Carrie is joined by Pastor Adam and Pastor Bill as they discuss Revelation 20, verses 11 through 15, and the final judgement.  And yes it's as weighty a discussion as you would expect.  From the record of all our wrongdoings (nothing we do is hidden), to the Book of Life, to addressing the matter of free will and predetermination, the Pastors answer these many questions submitted through our e-mail by the congregation, which we had in abundance this time!  Below are the questions explored in this episode:0:00 Opening/Welcome1:08 First Question - The Great White ThroneWhy do you think the throne in verse 11 is described as “great” and “white”? What might the color white represent in this context?2:27 Second Question - The Symbolization of the Books Verse 12 talks about books being opened, including the Book of Life. What do you think these books symbolize, and what does it mea

Pastor Adam Jackson continues in our Revelation sermon series. Revelation: The Ultimate VictoryWeek 19Highlights: ‭‭‭‭Revelation‬ ‭20‬:‭11‬-‭15‬‬1. There is no place to hide from God (‭‭Revelation‬ ‭20‬:‭11‬‬)2. There is no trial, just sentencing (‭‭Revelation‬ ‭20‬:‭12‬-‭13‬‬; ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭7‬:‭22‬-‭23)‬‬3. There is one of two eternal destinations (‭‭Revelation‬ ‭20‬:‭14‬-‭15‬‬; ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭25‬:‭31‬-‭33‬‬; ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭25‬:‭41‬‬; ‭‭Colossians‬ ‭2‬:‭13‬-‭15)‬‬Email your Revelation Questions to social@springlakechurch.org 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 in our Revelation sermon series. Revelation: The Ultimate VictoryWeek 19Highlights: ‭‭‭‭Revelation‬ ‭20‬:‭11‬-‭15‬‬1. There is no place to hide from God (‭‭Revelation‬ ‭20‬:‭11‬‬)2. There is no trial, just sentencing (‭‭Revelation‬ ‭20‬:‭12‬-‭13‬‬)‬‬3. There is one of two eternal destinations (‭‭Revelation‬ ‭20‬:‭14‬-‭15)‬‬Email your Revelation Questions to social@springlakechurch.org 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

Welcome to The Follow Up, where we recap this week's sermon so you can go deeper in your relationship with Jesus!  This week, Carrie is joined by Pastor Jack and Pastor Ryan as they discuss Revelation 20:1-10 and the victory of Christ over Satan.  Sound thrilling?  Well, for the faithful who have surrendered their lives to Christ, who are called saints, it is hope for our future.  But that's not all to this episode.  No, there is serious discussions and yes even a fair share of laughter as Jack and Ryan delve deep into these topics of the end times.  Who knew Revelation could be so fun?  Below are the questions explored in this episode:0:00 Opening/Welcome0:56 First Question - Intriguing aspects of Revelation 20:1-10What aspects of Revelation 20:1-10 challenged or intrigued you the most?3:11 Second Question - Understanding God's VictoryHow does the imagery in this passage shape our understanding of God's ultimate victory?5:00 Third Question - A Perspective on Justice and JudgementIn what w

Pastor Ryan Groshek continues in our Revelation sermon series. Revelation: The Ultimate VictoryWeek 18Highlights: ‭‭Revelation‬ ‭20‬:‭1‬-‭10‬‬1. Satan is bound so that the gospel might spread (‭‭Revelation‬ ‭20‬:‭1‬-‭3‬‬; ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭12‬:‭28‬-‭29‬‬; ‭Colossians‬ ‭2‬:‭15)‬‬2. Those who experience the first resurrection reign with Christ (‭‭Revelation‬ ‭20‬:‭4‬-‭6‬‬; ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭2‬:‭4‬-‭7‬‬)3. God puts down the final rebellion and condemns Satan forever (‭‭Revelation‬ ‭20‬:‭7‬-‭10‬‬; ‭‭2 Thessalonians‬ ‭2‬:‭1‬-‭10‬‬)Email your Revelation Questions to social@springlakechurch.org 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 continues in our Revelation sermon series. Revelation: The Ultimate VictoryWeek 18Highlights: ‭‭Revelation‬ ‭20‬:‭1‬-‭10‬‬1. Satan is bound so that the gospel might spread (‭‭Revelation‬ ‭20‬:‭1‬-‭3‬‬; ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭12‬:‭28‬-‭29‬‬; ‭Colossians‬ ‭2‬:‭15)‬‬2. Those who experience the first resurrection reign with Christ (‭‭Revelation‬ ‭20‬:‭4‬-‭6‬‬; ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭2‬:‭4‬-‭7‬‬)3. God puts down the final rebellion and condemns Satan forever (‭‭Revelation‬ ‭20‬:‭7‬-‭10‬‬; ‭‭2 Thessalonians‬ ‭2‬:‭1‬-‭10‬‬)Email your Revelation Questions to social@springlakechurch.org 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 gives a Vision update for Spring Lake Church. Habakkuk 2Find 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

Welcome to The Follow Up, where we recap this week's sermon so you can go deeper in your relationship with Jesus!  This week, Carrie is joined by Pastor Jack and Pastor Adam as they discuss Revelation 19 and the anticipated wedding between the church (the bride) and Christ's return as the groom.  And if that's not enough for you and maybe you want a little bit more action, there is also a Rider on a White Horse with a sword he uses to destroy the enemy and proclaim victory!  How's that for a wedding to remember?  Below are the questions explored in this episode:0:00 Opening/Welcome0:40 First Question - The Marriage Supper of the LambWhat does the marriage supper of the Lamb signify for our relationship with Christ and the church's identity as His Bride?2:15 Second Question - Readying Ourselves For Christ's ReturnHow might we ready ourselves for Christ's return, individually and as a church community?5:48 Third Question - Lessons From Revelation 19 On God's TriumphWhat l

Join us in this provocative episode of "The Follow-Up" series as we delve into the convicting challenges of Revelation Chapter 17 and 18. Pastor Jack and Pastor Bill, alongside Carrie, engage in an enlightening discussion, exploring the role of idols and the threats of Babylon as depicted in this enigmatic book of Revelation.In this episode we explore the following questions:0:00 Opening/Welcome0:40 First Question - Characteristics of BabylonWhat are the key characteristics of Babylon as described in these chapters, and how do they reflect the societal or spiritual challenges we face today?3:18 Second Question - Consequences of IdolatryIn what ways do the chapters describe the consequences of corruption and idolatry? How can we apply this understanding to our own lives?6:00 Third Question - The role of the "kings of the earth"Discuss the role of the “kings of the earth” in these chapters. What does their relationship with Babylon symbolize in a broader spiritual context?9:13 Fourth Questio