In this post-election sermon, while avoiding partisanship, Pastor Fran points us to a life and politics that has firmly in its sights the story God is telling, the story of the restoration of all people, and also reiterates LifeSpring's promise to be a safe community for all people.Από τον Pastor Fran Leeman

Strength In Persecution 2 Timothy 1 Mike Maglish Part of The Deep End A Study in 1 & 2 Timothy November 10, 2024 FAITH LINEAGE matters 3 I thank God whom I serve, as did my ancestors, with a clear conscience, as I remember you constantly in my prayers night and day. 4 As I remember your tears, I long to see you, that I may be filled with joy. 5 I a…

Legacies are important to every person. This is the legacy of our Lord: He came to give His life and He come to leave us His Spirit.Από τον Pastor JoeDon Calhoun

Legacies are important to every person. This is the legacy of our Lord: He came to give His life and He come to leave us His Spirit.Από τον Pastor JoeDon Calhoun

In this message Pastor Fran speaks of the primacy of love, and love alone, in our thinking about God and our life in Christ. It is a love that never shuts the gates, it always forgives, and it vanquishes the darkness.Από τον Pastor Fran Leeman

Gaining Deep Contentment 1 Timothy 6 Tim Nay Part of The Deep End A Study in 1 & 2 Timothy November 3, 2024 Teach and urge these things. 3 If anyone teaches a different doctrine and does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teaching that accords with godliness, 4 he is puffed up with conceit and understands nothing. He ha…

We can be clouded by circumstances and trials, but if we will remember Jesus, He has already overcome. We must choose to turn our eyes back to Jesus in remembrance every situation. He is more than enough!Από τον Pastor JoeDon Calhoun

We can be clouded by circumstances and trials, but if we will remember Jesus, He has already overcome. We must choose to turn our eyes back to Jesus in remembrance every situation. He is more than enough!Από τον Pastor JoeDon Calhoun

Deeper Understanding of Church Help 1 Timothy 5 Tim Nay Part of The Deep End A Study in 1 & 2 Timothy October 27, 2024 In Jewish history and tradition, the family is considered to be the most important institution for shaping ethnic and religious identity and transmitting Judaism’s basic norms and values. Indeed, the family and the synagogue are th…

In this sermon, Pastor Fran talks about receiving the Bible as it is, seeing it not just as ink on a page to be obeyed, but rather pointing us to Christ who reveals the good and beautiful God who wants to write upon our hearts and make a new story out of us so that we might be whole and free and reconciled to one another.…

On this journey of walking with God, we encounter times of feeling surrounded by our enemies. But God is greater and surrounds us with peace, strength, and His perspective.Από τον Pastor JoeDon Calhoun

On this journey of walking with God, we encounter times of feeling surrounded by our enemies. But God is greater and surrounds us with peace, strength, and His perspective.Από τον Pastor JoeDon Calhoun

In this sermon Pastor Fran takes a look at the wonder and variety of the Bible as both the revelation of God but also as an ongoing search and conversation of the people of God, and unpacks how Jesus is the glorious climax of the story and the key to our restoration.Από τον Pastor Fran Leeman

The Fight For Faith 1 Timothy 4 Mike Maglish Part of The Deep End A Study in 1 & 2 Timothy October 20, 2024 4 Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons, 2 through the insincerity of liars whose consciences are seared, 3 who forbid marriage an…

There are many paths, but only one that leads to eternal life in Jesus. Although difficult at times, God reveals and guides us in His perfect will.Από τον Pastor JoeDon Calhoun

There are many paths, but only one that leads to eternal life in Jesus. Although difficult at times, God reveals and guides us in His perfect will.Από τον Pastor JoeDon Calhoun

NOTE: There were some technical difficulties and this sermon has a couple of breaks in it. Our apologies. Leaders Who Serve 1 Timothy 3:8-13 Mike Maglish Part of The Deep End A Study in 1 & 2 Timothy October 13, 2024 8 Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain. 9 They must hold …

KC Crino brings God's word that as children of God and the visible Body of Christ, we have the opportunity and responsibility to co-create with the Spirit spaces of peace and healing to those on Life's journey.Από τον Guest Speaker

Our reward is great in Heaven and Jesus made a way for us to join Him for eternity. As we get closer to the Second Coming of Jesus, we should encourage each other with the hope of His return!Από τον Pastor JoeDon Calhoun

Our reward is great in Heaven and Jesus made a way for us to join Him for eternity. As we get closer to the Second Coming of Jesus, we should encourage each other with the hope of His return!Από τον Pastor JoeDon Calhoun

The Measure of Spiritual Maturity 1 Timothy 3:1-7 Tim Nay Part of The Deep End - A Study in 1 & 2 Timothy October 6, 2024 2 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, 3 for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. 4 And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, la…

| Rev. Joseph Hanthorn | Even when we can't see our way to Jesus, He is near to hear our cry. Those who call out to Him in desperation will have His attention drawn to them. He will hear us and meet our needs.Από τον Pastor JoeDon Calhoun

| Rev. Joseph Hanthorn |The battle is won by the Lord and He shared His victory with us, our connection to Him is through prayer.Από τον Pastor JoeDon Calhoun

| Rev. Joseph Hanthorn | Even when we can't see our way to Jesus, He is near to hear our cry. Those who call out to Him in desperation will have His attention drawn to them. He will hear us and meet our needs.Από τον Pastor JoeDon Calhoun

| Rev. Joseph Hanthorn |The battle is won by the Lord and He shared His victory with us, our connection to Him is through prayer.Από τον Pastor JoeDon Calhoun

On September 29 LifeSpring participated in Global Mutual Flourishing Sunday, a day to hear Jesus calling us to care about peace and justice for the powerless. As part of this focus we increased our awareness of the history and recent events between Israelis and Palestinians, praying for an end to the slaughter and wanting to work for the flourishin…

Prayer and Politics - 1 Timothy 2:1-15 Part of The Deep End A Study in 1 & 2 Timothy September 26, 2024 I Timothy 2:1-7 First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, 2 for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in eve…

Gratitude From The Gospel 1 Timothy 1:12-20 Mike Maglish Part of The Deep End A Study in 1 & 2 Timothy September 22, 2024 12 I thank him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me faithful, appointing me to his service, 13 though formerly I was a blasphemer, persecutor, and insolent opponent. But I received mercy because…

In this sermon Pastor Fran shows how some of the Christian ideas we've been taught actually end up making God seem smaller and more petty, and as a consequence turning us into smaller people. But when we begin to perceive the big and beautiful God whose image lives in every human being, we begin to find the freedom to love like God loves.…

When the struggle seems to last too long, it can be hard to remember that Jesus is greater than it all. We have to determine to get to Jesus; no matter what. He will respond with power!Από τον Pastor JoeDon Calhoun

When the struggle seems to last too long, it can be hard to remember that Jesus is greater than it all. We have to determine to get to Jesus; no matter what. He will respond with power!Από τον Pastor JoeDon Calhoun

In this sermon, Pastor Fran brings us under the beautiful sky to of God's goodness as opposed to a sky dominated by wrath and judgment. Fran also challenges the theologies that present humans as only bad, emphasizing how Jesus moved toward people to bring healing and restore the good buried beneath the debris.…

What Is Sound Teaching? 1 Timothy 1:3-11 Mike Maglish Part of The Deep End A Study in 1 & 2 Timothy September 15, 2024 3 As I urged you when I was going to Macedonia, remain at Ephesus so that you may charge (command) certain persons not to teach any different doctrine The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (1 Ti 1:3). (2016). Crossway Bibles. AL…

God is love, because of His attribute of love, He does every action propelled by and through the greatness of His love.Από τον Pastor JoeDon Calhoun

God is love, because of His attribute of love, He does every action propelled by and through the greatness of His love.Από τον Pastor JoeDon Calhoun

In this sermon of continuing to untangle Jesus, Pastor Fran covers seasons of hope. When Jesus is brought to the authorities, we see in His attitude that everything will be fine.Από τον Pastor Fran Leeman

In this first message in the Walking Sunlit Fields series, Pastor Fran describes the disillusionment so many Christians are feeling with the church and current expressions of Christianity, and shares the key the early Christians knew that led to a more beautiful faith.Από τον Pastor Fran Leeman

Out of the Shallows Overview of 1 & 2 Timothy Tim Nay Part of The Deep End A Study in 1 & 2 Timothy September 8, 2024 Paul came also to Derbe and to Lystra. A disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a Jewish woman who was a believer, but his father was a Greek. 2 He was well spoken of by the brothers at Lystra and Iconium. 3 Paul wanted Timot…

We only have so much to give...we have limited resources. But God's resources are unlimited and He freely gives to us as we need.Από τον Pastor JoeDon Calhoun

We only have so much to give...we have limited resources. But God's resources are unlimited and He freely gives to us as we need.Από τον Pastor JoeDon Calhoun

Honor the Covenant Nehemiah 10 Tim Nay Part of Building Together A Study in Nehemiah September 1, 2024 38 “Because of all this we make a firm covenant in writing; on the sealed document are the names of our princes, our Levites, and our priests. —Nehemiah 9:38 Covenant: An unconditional or conditional agreement between two or more parties. 28 “The …

We have the condition of a rebellious heart. The heart must be transformed to be what God intended for us. We give what we've got and He performs the miracle of transformation.Από τον Pastor JoeDon Calhoun

We have the condition of a rebellious heart. The heart must be transformed to be what God intended for us. We give what we've got and He performs the miracle of transformation.Από τον Pastor JoeDon Calhoun

In this sermon, Pastor Fran covers Matthew chapter 6. In our journey, Jesus becomes more untangled when we let go of the wrong possessions and search our soul for what is sacred.Από τον Pastor Fran Leeman

Set Us Apart Mike Maglish Part of Building Together A Study in Nehemiah August 25, 2024 To sanctify something is to set it apart for God’s special use and purpose. (Grace Theological Seminary) 17 Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth. 18 As you sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world. 19 And for their sake I consecrate m…

Every person comes to a point in their life where a decision must be made of what is priceless, what has so much value that it's worth giving up everything else to obtain it.Από τον Pastor JoeDon Calhoun

Every person comes to a point in their life where a decision must be made of what is priceless, what has so much value that it's worth giving up everything else to obtain it.Από τον Pastor JoeDon Calhoun

How to Be a Happy Camper Nehemiah 8:1-18 Tim Nay Part of Building Together A Study in Nehemiah August 18, 2024 —Nehemiah 8:1-18 . —Nehemiah 8:17 Spend an unusual amount of time reading God’s Word. —Nehemiah 8:3 —Psalm 18:7-12 Learn the meaning of what you are reading in God’s Word. 8—Nehemiah 8:8 Focus on what God has done for you, not what you’ve …

God is pleased when we look past the "fool's gold" of this world and instead pursue His eternal riches. He is a God of abundance and shares His riches with His children.Από τον Pastor JoeDon Calhoun

God is pleased when we look past the "fool's gold" of this world and instead pursue His eternal riches. He is a God of abundance and shares His riches with His children.Από τον Pastor JoeDon Calhoun