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If Jesus holds everything together, what are you still trying to handle on your own?The Follow Up is back. Bill Van Kirk, Jack Guerra, and Adam Jackson open a new season with Hebrews 1:1–4 and Spring Lake Church's Greater Than series. They explore what the opening verses say about Jesus—and why those truths matter when life feels uncertain.The conversation moves from the historical setting of Hebrews to the difference between knowing the Jesus revealed in Scripture and imagining a Jesus who simply fits our preferences. The pastors also discuss Hebrews as a word of exhortation, why the book's opening reads like a powerful opening statement, and how the series can deepen our trust in Christ.In this season's first Deep Dive, Bill traces how God makes himself known through creation, the patriarchs, Moses, and the prophets, culminating in Jesus. The conversation then turns practical: seeing creation as an invitation to worship, giving Jesus his proper place in our lives, and bringing him the struggles we tend to keep to ourselves.A question to carry into your week: What is one thing you need to trust Jesus with—and what would it look like to bring it to him consistently?Main passage: Hebrews 1:1–4Series: Hebrews — Greater Than | Week 1Sermon weekend: September 13, 2026CHAPTERS00:00 Welcome to a new season03:27 Why “Greater Than”?05:26 Hebrews' opening statement and historical setting07:34 Creator, Sustainer, and Savior09:04 More than an imaginary friend12:28 Who wrote Hebrews—and how should we read it?14:51 Deep Dive: How does God reveal himself?16:17 Creation, the prophets, and revelation through history19:21 God revealed in Jesus20:59 Hearing from God and knowing the real Jesus23:43 Seeing creation as an invitation to worship24:45 What should we do with Hebrews 1:1–4?26:33 What do you need to trust Jesus with?28:24 Closing thoughtsWatch Spring Lake's sermons:https://www.youtube.com/@SpringLakeChurchLearn more about Spring Lake Church:https://www.springlakechurch.orgShare this episode with your Life Group or someone who wants to dig deeper into Hebrews. Leave your questions in the comments, and subscribe for the next conversation.

Spring Lake Church - Lawrence Campus Sermon: Jesus Is Greater Than Teacher: Jack Guerra Passages: Hebrews 1:1-4 In “Jesus Is Greater Than,” we explore the supremacy of Jesus through Hebrews 1:1–4. Jesus is greater than every messenger, greater than everything created, and greater than our sin and every power. Because He is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of His being, we can place our confidence fully in Him. Be encouraged to lift your eyes to Christ and remember that nothing compares to Jesus. springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Spring Lake Church - Bellevue Campus Sermon: Jesus Is Greater Than Teacher: Adam Jackson Passages: Hebrews 1:1-4 In “Jesus Is Greater Than,” we explore the supremacy of Jesus through Hebrews 1:1–4. Jesus is greater than every messenger, greater than everything created, and greater than our sin and every power. Because He is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of His being, we can place our confidence fully in Him. Be encouraged to lift your eyes to Christ and remember that nothing compares to Jesus. springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Spring Lake Church - Downtown Campus Sermon: Jesus Is Greater Than Teacher: Bill Van Kirk Passages: Hebrews 1:1-4 In “Jesus Is Greater Than,” we explore the supremacy of Jesus through Hebrews 1:1–4. Jesus is greater than every messenger, greater than everything created, and greater than our sin and every power. Because He is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of His being, we can place our confidence fully in Him. Be encouraged to lift your eyes to Christ and remember that nothing compares to Jesus. springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Spring Lake Church – All CampusesSermon: Spring Lake Church Past - Present - FutureTeacher: Jack GuerraPassages: Proverbs 29:18, Habakkuk 2:2–3, Luke 14:28–33, and Matthew 28:18–20,Spring Lake Church shares “Spring Lake Church: Past – Present – Future” with Pastor Jack Guerra. From Proverbs 29:18, Habakkuk 2:2–3, Luke 14:28–33, and Matthew 28:18–20, Jack traces God's faithfulness. He calls us to vision, discipleship, stewardship, service, giving, and prayer for the future. We're glad you're here.springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Spring Lake Church – Lawrence Campus Sermon: Church Discipline | Tough Love Teacher: Garet Meyer Passages: Matthew 18:15-17, Proverbs 27:5-6, Galatians 6:1-2, and 1 Corinthians 5:5 In the sermon, “Tough Love” Pastor Garet Meyer, explores Matthew 18:15-17, Proverbs 27:5-6, Galatians 6:1-2, and 1 Corinthians 5:5. Discover how biblical discipline is truthful, loving, and restorative, calling us to lovingly confront sin while seeking restoration and carrying one another's burdens. Church discipline is not about punishment, but about faithful love that desires a person's repentance and spiritual good. springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Spring Lake Church – Bellevue Campus Sermon: LGBTQIA | Loving in Truth and Grace Teacher: Arlen Chastain Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12, Genesis 1:27, and Matthew 9:10-13 In the sermon, “LGBTQIA | Loving in Truth and Grace” with Pastor Arlen Chastain, explores Matthew 19:1-12, Genesis 1:27, and Matthew 9:10-13. Discover how Jesus calls us to honor God's design, remember every person is made in His image, build relationships rather than projects, and hold truth and grace together. We can speak truth without cruelty and extend grace without compromising what God has said. We invite you to listen and grow with us. springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Spring Lake Church – Downtown Campus Sermon: Marital Intimacy | "Into-Me-You-See" Teacher: Jeff Lederer Passages: Genesis 1:26-28 and Genesis 2:18-25, with Proverbs 5:18-19 and Genesis 4:1 Spring Lake Church presents “Marital Intimacy | Into-Me-You-See” with Pastor Jeff Lederer, exploring Genesis 1:26-28 and Genesis 2:18-25, with Proverbs 5:18-19 and Genesis 4:1. Discover how mutual honor as fellow image bearers lays the foundation for true intimacy, how sex was God's idea, and how physical intimacy grows from spiritual and emotional intimacy. Learn five practical ways to grow physical intimacy in marriage. springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Spring Lake Church – Lawrence Campus Sermon: Marital Intimacy | "Into-Me-You-See" Teacher: Jeff Lederer Passages: Genesis 1:26-28 and Genesis 2:18-25, with Proverbs 5:18-19 and Genesis 4:1 Spring Lake Church presents “Marital Intimacy | Into-Me-You-See” with Pastor Jeff Lederer, exploring Genesis 1:26-28 and Genesis 2:18-25, with Proverbs 5:18-19 and Genesis 4:1. Discover how mutual honor as fellow image bearers lays the foundation for true intimacy, how sex was God's idea, and how physical intimacy grows from spiritual and emotional intimacy. Learn five practical ways to grow physical intimacy in marriage. springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Spring Lake Church – Bellevue Campus Sermon: Church Discipline | Tough Love Teacher: Garet Meyer Passages: Matthew 18:15-17, Proverbs 27:5-6, Galatians 6:1-2, and 1 Corinthians 5:5 In the sermon, “Tough Love” Pastor Garet Meyer, explores Matthew 18:15-17, Proverbs 27:5-6, Galatians 6:1-2, and 1 Corinthians 5:5. Discover how biblical discipline is truthful, loving, and restorative, calling us to lovingly confront sin while seeking restoration and carrying one another's burdens. Church discipline is not about punishment, but about faithful love that desires a person's repentance and spiritual good. springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Spring Lake Church – Downtown Campus Sermon: LGBTQIA | Loving in Truth and Grace Teacher: Arlen Chastain Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12, Genesis 1:27, and Matthew 9:10-13 In the sermon, “LGBTQIA | Loving in Truth and Grace” with Pastor Arlen Chastain, explores Matthew 19:1-12, Genesis 1:27, and Matthew 9:10-13. Discover how Jesus calls us to honor God's design, remember every person is made in His image, build relationships rather than projects, and hold truth and grace together. We can speak truth without cruelty and extend grace without compromising what God has said. We invite you to listen and grow with us. springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Spring Lake Church – Lawrence Campus Sermon: LGBTQIA | Loving in Truth and Grace Teacher: Arlen Chastain Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12, Genesis 1:27, and Matthew 9:10-13 In the sermon, “LGBTQIA | Loving in Truth and Grace” with Pastor Arlen Chastain, explores Matthew 19:1-12, Genesis 1:27, and Matthew 9:10-13. Discover how Jesus calls us to honor God's design, remember every person is made in His image, build relationships rather than projects, and hold truth and grace together. We can speak truth without cruelty and extend grace without compromising what God has said. We invite you to listen and grow with us. springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Spring Lake Church – Bellevue Campus Sermon: Marital Intimacy | "Into-Me-You-See" Teacher: Jeff Lederer Passages: Genesis 1:26-28 and Genesis 2:18-25, with Proverbs 5:18-19 and Genesis 4:1 Spring Lake Church presents “Marital Intimacy | Into-Me-You-See” with Pastor Jeff Lederer, exploring Genesis 1:26-28 and Genesis 2:18-25, with Proverbs 5:18-19 and Genesis 4:1. Discover how mutual honor as fellow image bearers lays the foundation for true intimacy, how sex was God's idea, and how physical intimacy grows from spiritual and emotional intimacy. Learn five practical ways to grow physical intimacy in marriage. springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Spring Lake Church – Downtown Campus Sermon: Church Discipline | Tough Love Teacher: Garet Meyer Passages: Matthew 18:15-17, Proverbs 27:5-6, Galatians 6:1-2, and 1 Corinthians 5:5 In the sermon, “Tough Love” Pastor Garet Meyer, explores Matthew 18:15-17, Proverbs 27:5-6, Galatians 6:1-2, and 1 Corinthians 5:5. Discover how biblical discipline is truthful, loving, and restorative, calling us to lovingly confront sin while seeking restoration and carrying one another's burdens. Church discipline is not about punishment, but about faithful love that desires a person's repentance and spiritual good. springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Spring Lake Church – Lawrence Campus Sermon: Hell Teacher: Ryan Groshek Passages: John 3:16, Matthew 25:41–46, Revelation 14:9–12, and 2 Thessalonians 1:8–9 In “Hell,” we examine what Scripture teaches about eternity by exploring the major Christian views of hell alongside key passages including John 3:16, Matthew 25:41–46, Revelation 14:9–12, and 2 Thessalonians 1:8–9. Through the biblical images of destruction, torment, and exile, this message wrestles with God's justice, human choice, and the hope found in the gospel. Join us as we seek to understand this difficult but important topic with biblical truth, humility, and the invitation to trust in Christ. springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Spring Lake Church – Bellevue Campus Sermon: Disciplines Teacher: Jack Guerra Passages: Proverbs, Luke 14, 1 Corinthians 9, Galatians 5, and 2 Timothy In “Disciplines,” we explore how biblical discipline and faithful stewardship shape every area of life. Through passages including Proverbs, Luke 14, 1 Corinthians 9, Galatians 5, and 2 Timothy, this message challenges us to cultivate self-control, accountability, and perseverance as we steward our time, talents, resources, and faith. Discover how the HABIT model and the seven pillars of stewardship can help you grow into a life that honors God and bears lasting fruit. Join us as we pursue spiritual maturity together. springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Spring Lake Church – Downtown Campus Sermon: Evangelism Teacher: Jeff Pittman Passages: Genesis 2:7, Matthew 22:37–38, Job 2:11–13, and 2 Corinthians 1:3–4 In “Evangelism,” we explore Jesus' call to make disciples through passages including Matthew 28:18–20, Matthew 9:35–38, Mark 10:45, and Matthew 18:12–14. This message highlights the B.L.E.S.S. practices—Begin with Prayer, Listen, Eat, Serve, and Share Your Story—as practical ways to reflect Christ's compassion and reach others with the gospel. Be encouraged to join God's mission by loving your neighbors and pointing them to the hope found in Jesus. springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Spring Lake Church – Downtown CampusSermon: HellTeacher: Ryan GroshekPassages: John 3:16, Matthew 25:41–46, Revelation 14:9–12, and 2 Thessalonians 1:8–9In “Hell,” we examine what Scripture teaches about eternity by exploring the major Christian views of hell alongside key passages including John 3:16, Matthew 25:41–46, Revelation 14:9–12, and 2 Thessalonians 1:8–9. Through the biblical images of destruction, torment, and exile, this message wrestles with God's justice, human choice, and the hope found in the gospel. Join us as we seek to understand this difficult but important topic with biblical truth, humility, and the invitation to trust in Christ.springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Spring Lake Church – Lawrence CampusSermon: DisciplinesTeacher: Jack GuerraPassages: Proverbs, Luke 14, 1 Corinthians 9, Galatians 5, and 2 TimothyIn “Disciplines,” we explore how biblical discipline and faithful stewardship shape every area of life. Through passages including Proverbs, Luke 14, 1 Corinthians 9, Galatians 5, and 2 Timothy, this message challenges us to cultivate self-control, accountability, and perseverance as we steward our time, talents, resources, and faith. Discover how the HABIT model and the seven pillars of stewardship can help you grow into a life that honors God and bears lasting fruit. Join us as we pursue spiritual maturity together.springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Spring Lake Church – Bellevue CampusSermon: EvangelismTeacher: Jeff PittmanPassages: Genesis 2:7, Matthew 22:37–38, Job 2:11–13, and 2 Corinthians 1:3–4 In “Evangelism,” we explore Jesus' call to make disciples through passages including Matthew 28:18–20, Matthew 9:35–38, Mark 10:45, and Matthew 18:12–14. This message highlights the B.L.E.S.S. practices—Begin with Prayer, Listen, Eat, Serve, and Share Your Story—as practical ways to reflect Christ's compassion and reach others with the gospel. Be encouraged to join God's mission by loving your neighbors and pointing them to the hope found in Jesus.springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Spring Lake Church – Downtown CampusSermon: DisciplinesTeacher: Jack GuerraPassages: Proverbs, Luke 14, 1 Corinthians 9, Galatians 5, and 2 TimothyIn “Disciplines,” we explore how biblical discipline and faithful stewardship shape every area of life. Through passages including Proverbs, Luke 14, 1 Corinthians 9, Galatians 5, and 2 Timothy, this message challenges us to cultivate self-control, accountability, and perseverance as we steward our time, talents, resources, and faith. Discover how the HABIT model and the seven pillars of stewardship can help you grow into a life that honors God and bears lasting fruit. Join us as we pursue spiritual maturity together.springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Spring Lake Church – Lawrence CampusSermon: EvangelismTeacher: Jeff PittmanPassages: Genesis 2:7, Matthew 22:37–38, Job 2:11–13, and 2 Corinthians 1:3–4 In “Evangelism,” we explore Jesus' call to make disciples through passages including Matthew 28:18–20, Matthew 9:35–38, Mark 10:45, and Matthew 18:12–14. This message highlights the B.L.E.S.S. practices—Begin with Prayer, Listen, Eat, Serve, and Share Your Story—as practical ways to reflect Christ's compassion and reach others with the gospel. Be encouraged to join God's mission by loving your neighbors and pointing them to the hope found in Jesus.springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Spring Lake Church – Bellevue CampusSermon: HellTeacher: Ryan GroshekPassages: John 3:16, Matthew 25:41–46, Revelation 14:9–12, and 2 Thessalonians 1:8–9In “Hell,” we examine what Scripture teaches about eternity by exploring the major Christian views of hell alongside key passages including John 3:16, Matthew 25:41–46, Revelation 14:9–12, and 2 Thessalonians 1:8–9. Through the biblical images of destruction, torment, and exile, this message wrestles with God's justice, human choice, and the hope found in the gospel. Join us as we seek to understand this difficult but important topic with biblical truth, humility, and the invitation to trust in Christ.springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Spring Lake Church – Lawrence CampusSermon: Mental Health - When Body and Soul HurtTeacher: Jeff LedererPassages: Genesis 2:7, Matthew 22:37–38, Job 2:11–13, and 2 Corinthians 1:3–4In “Mental Health – When Body and Soul Hurt,” we explore a biblical perspective on mental health through passages including Genesis 2:7, Matthew 22:37–38, Job 2:11–13, and 2 Corinthians 1:3–4. This message reminds us that God created us as embodied souls, calls us to distinguish between sin and suffering, and meets us with compassion in our struggles. As people who are simultaneously saints, sufferers, and sinners, we need God's grace, comfort, and truth as we walk unique paths toward Christ.springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Spring Lake Church – Downtown CampusSermon: Conviction & GraceTeacher: Adam JacksonPassages: Proverbs 5:22-23, James 1:14-15, 2 Corinthians 7:10, Romans 6:14, Romans 8:6, Galatians 5:1, 1 John 1:9In “Conviction & Grace,” we explore how God uses conviction and grace to lead us from sin to freedom. Through passages including Proverbs 5, James 1, 2 Corinthians 7, 1 John 1, Romans 6 and 8, and Galatians 5, we see that sin is deadly, conviction is protective, grace is restorative, and freedom in Christ is transformative. This message reminds us that repentance leads to renewal and that true freedom is found in walking by the Spirit.springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Spring Lake Church – Bellevue CampusSermon: Following Jesus in the Age of AITeacher: Bill Van KirkPassages: Romans 12:1-2In “Following Jesus in the Age of AI,” we explore Romans 12:1–2 and what it means to remain faithful to Christ in a rapidly changing technological world. This message challenges us to surrender every part of our lives to Jesus, resist the influences that shape us away from Him, and renew our minds to discern God's will. As AI continues to transform our culture, we are reminded that our ultimate allegiance belongs to Christ.springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Spring Lake Church – BellevueSermon: Conviction & GraceTeacher: Adam JacksonPassages: Proverbs 5:22-23, James 1:14-15, 2 Corinthians 7:10, Romans 6:14, Romans 8:6, Galatians 5:1, 1 John 1:9In “Conviction & Grace,” we explore how God uses conviction and grace to lead us from sin to freedom. Through passages including Proverbs 5, James 1, 2 Corinthians 7, 1 John 1, Romans 6 and 8, and Galatians 5, we see that sin is deadly, conviction is protective, grace is restorative, and freedom in Christ is transformative. This message reminds us that repentance leads to renewal and that true freedom is found in walking by the Spirit. springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Spring Lake Church – DowntownSermon: Mental Health - When Body and Soul HurtTeacher: Jeff LedererPassages: Genesis 2:7, Matthew 22:37–38, Job 2:11–13, and 2 Corinthians 1:3–4 In “Mental Health – When Body and Soul Hurt,” we explore a biblical perspective on mental health through passages including Genesis 2:7, Matthew 22:37–38, Job 2:11–13, and 2 Corinthians 1:3–4. This message reminds us that God created us as embodied souls, calls us to distinguish between sin and suffering, and meets us with compassion in our struggles. As people who are simultaneously saints, sufferers, and sinners, we need God's grace, comfort, and truth as we walk unique paths toward Christ. springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Spring Lake Church – LawrenceSermon: Following Jesus in the Age of AITeacher: Bill Van KirkPassages: Romans 12:1-2In “Following Jesus in the Age of AI,” we explore Romans 12:1–2 and what it means to remain faithful to Christ in a rapidly changing technological world. This message challenges us to surrender every part of our lives to Jesus, resist the influences that shape us away from Him, and renew our minds to discern God's will. As AI continues to transform our culture, we are reminded that our ultimate allegiance belongs to Christ. springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Spring Lake Church – LawrenceSermon: Conviction & GraceTeacher: Adam JacksonPassages: Proverbs 5:22-23, James 1:14-15, 2 Corinthians 7:10, Romans 6:14, Romans 8:6, Galatians 5:1, 1 John 1:9In “Conviction & Grace,” we explore how God uses conviction and grace to lead us from sin to freedom. Through passages including Proverbs 5, James 1, 2 Corinthians 7, 1 John 1, Romans 6 and 8, and Galatians 5, we see that sin is deadly, conviction is protective, grace is restorative, and freedom in Christ is transformative. This message reminds us that repentance leads to renewal and that true freedom is found in walking by the Spirit. springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Spring Lake Church – BellevueSermon: Mental Health - When Body and Soul HurtTeacher: Jeff LedererPassages: Genesis 2:7, Matthew 22:37–38, Job 2:11–13, and 2 Corinthians 1:3–4 In “Mental Health – When Body and Soul Hurt,” we explore a biblical perspective on mental health through passages including Genesis 2:7, Matthew 22:37–38, Job 2:11–13, and 2 Corinthians 1:3–4. This message reminds us that God created us as embodied souls, calls us to distinguish between sin and suffering, and meets us with compassion in our struggles. As people who are simultaneously saints, sufferers, and sinners, we need God's grace, comfort, and truth as we walk unique paths toward Christ. springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Spring Lake Church – DowntownSermon: Following Jesus in the Age of AITeacher: Bill Van KirkPassages: Romans 12:1-2In “Following Jesus in the Age of AI,” we explore Romans 12:1–2 and what it means to remain faithful to Christ in a rapidly changing technological world. This message challenges us to surrender every part of our lives to Jesus, resist the influences that shape us away from Him, and renew our minds to discern God's will. As AI continues to transform our culture, we are reminded that our ultimate allegiance belongs to Christ. springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Spring Lake Church – BellevueSermon: Citizens of Another KingdomTeacher: Arlen ChastainPassages: Jonah 4:1-11In “Citizens of Another Kingdom,” we explore what it means to follow Jesus while living as citizens of an earthly nation. Through passages including Philippians 3:20, Matthew 22:15–21, Micah 6:8, and 2 Corinthians 5:20, we are reminded that our ultimate citizenship is in heaven. This message encourages believers to seek justice with humility, pray for governing authorities, resist political division, love their neighbors, and live as Christ's ambassadors. Join us as we learn to represent God's Kingdom in a divided world. springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Spring Lake Church – DowntownSermon: You're Going to DieTeacher: Adam JacksonPassages: Psalm 90:12, Psalm 39:4–5, James 4:13–17, Luke 12:16–21, and Philippians 1:20–23 In “You're Going to Die,” we examine what Scripture teaches about living in light of life's brevity through Psalm 90:12, Psalm 39:4–5, James 4:13–17, Luke 12:16–21, and Philippians 1:20–23. Rather than living in denial, distraction, or fear, God calls us to live with wisdom, focus, and hope. This message challenges us to make the most of our days, pursue what truly matters, and find confidence in Christ both in life and in death. Join us as we learn to live with eternity in view. springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Spring Lake Church – LawrenceSermon: Church LeadershipTeacher: Jack GuerraPassages: 1 Timothy 3, Titus 1, 1 Peter 5, Acts 20, Hebrews 13, and Ephesians 4 In “Church Leadership,” we explore what Scripture teaches about the calling, character, and responsibility of church leaders through passages including 1 Timothy 3, Titus 1, 1 Peter 5, Acts 20, Hebrews 13, and Ephesians 4. God calls leaders to shepherd His people with humility, integrity, sound doctrine, and servant-hearted care. This message reminds us that healthy leadership equips the church to grow in unity, maturity, and Christlikeness. Join us as we discover God's design for leadership in His church. springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Spring Lake Church – DowntownSermon: Church LeadershipTeacher: Jack GuerraPassages: 1 Timothy 3, Titus 1, 1 Peter 5, Acts 20, Hebrews 13, and Ephesians 4 In “Church Leadership,” we explore what Scripture teaches about the calling, character, and responsibility of church leaders through passages including 1 Timothy 3, Titus 1, 1 Peter 5, Acts 20, Hebrews 13, and Ephesians 4. God calls leaders to shepherd His people with humility, integrity, sound doctrine, and servant-hearted care. This message reminds us that healthy leadership equips the church to grow in unity, maturity, and Christlikeness. Join us as we discover God's design for leadership in His church. springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Spring Lake Church – LawrenceSermon: Citizens of Another KingdomTeacher: Arlen ChastainPassages: Jonah 4:1-11In “Citizens of Another Kingdom,” we explore what it means to follow Jesus while living as citizens of an earthly nation. Through passages including Philippians 3:20, Matthew 22:15–21, Micah 6:8, and 2 Corinthians 5:20, we are reminded that our ultimate citizenship is in heaven. This message encourages believers to seek justice with humility, pray for governing authorities, resist political division, love their neighbors, and live as Christ's ambassadors. Join us as we learn to represent God's Kingdom in a divided world. springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Spring Lake Church – BellevueSermon: You're Going to DieTeacher: Adam JacksonPassages: Psalm 90:12, Psalm 39:4–5, James 4:13–17, Luke 12:16–21, and Philippians 1:20–23 In “You're Going to Die,” we examine what Scripture teaches about living in light of life's brevity through Psalm 90:12, Psalm 39:4–5, James 4:13–17, Luke 12:16–21, and Philippians 1:20–23. Rather than living in denial, distraction, or fear, God calls us to live with wisdom, focus, and hope. This message challenges us to make the most of our days, pursue what truly matters, and find confidence in Christ both in life and in death. Join us as we learn to live with eternity in view. springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Spring Lake Church – DowntownSermon: Citizens of Another KingdomTeacher: Arlen ChastainPassages: Jonah 4:1-11In “Citizens of Another Kingdom,” we explore what it means to follow Jesus while living as citizens of an earthly nation. Through passages including Philippians 3:20, Matthew 22:15–21, Micah 6:8, and 2 Corinthians 5:20, we are reminded that our ultimate citizenship is in heaven. This message encourages believers to seek justice with humility, pray for governing authorities, resist political division, love their neighbors, and live as Christ's ambassadors. Join us as we learn to represent God's Kingdom in a divided world. springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Spring Lake Church – BellevueSermon: Church LeadershipTeacher: Jack GuerraPassages: 1 Timothy 3, Titus 1, 1 Peter 5, Acts 20, Hebrews 13, and Ephesians 4 In “Church Leadership,” we explore what Scripture teaches about the calling, character, and responsibility of church leaders through passages including 1 Timothy 3, Titus 1, 1 Peter 5, Acts 20, Hebrews 13, and Ephesians 4. God calls leaders to shepherd His people with humility, integrity, sound doctrine, and servant-hearted care. This message reminds us that healthy leadership equips the church to grow in unity, maturity, and Christlikeness. Join us as we discover God's design for leadership in His church. springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Spring Lake Church – LawrenceSermon: You're Going to DieTeacher: Adam JacksonPassages: Psalm 90:12, Psalm 39:4–5, James 4:13–17, Luke 12:16–21, and Philippians 1:20–23 In “You're Going to Die,” we examine what Scripture teaches about living in light of life's brevity through Psalm 90:12, Psalm 39:4–5, James 4:13–17, Luke 12:16–21, and Philippians 1:20–23. Rather than living in denial, distraction, or fear, God calls us to live with wisdom, focus, and hope. This message challenges us to make the most of our days, pursue what truly matters, and find confidence in Christ both in life and in death. Join us as we learn to live with eternity in view. springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Ryan sits down with Jeff and Arlen to discuss Jonah 4 and the powerful conclusion of Jonah: Deep & Wide Mercy.Together they explore why the book ends with a question instead of an answer, how Jonah's anger reveals the condition of his heart, and why God's final words are meant to challenge readers as much as they challenged Jonah.The conversation looks at God's compassion for Nineveh, the repeated question “Is it right for you to be angry?”, and the ways prayer, worship, and Scripture help align our hearts with God's.Jonah's story ends without revealing his response, inviting each of us to answer God's question for ourselves.Main Passage: Jonah 4Series: Jonah: Deep & Wide MercyWeek: 4Host: RyanGuests: Jeff and Arlen

Spring Lake Church – LawrenceSermon: Jonah and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Mercy of GodTeacher: Jeff LedererPassages: Jonah 4:1-11In “Jonah and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Mercy of God,” we explore Jonah 4:1–11 and the tension between God's heart and our own. As Jonah wrestles with God's compassion toward Nineveh, we are challenged to examine where we resent mercy, prioritize ourselves, or lose compassion for others. This powerful conclusion to Jonah reminds us that God's mercy is greater than our preferences and extends to all people.springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Spring Lake Church – DowntownSermon: Jonah and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Mercy of GodTeacher: Arlen ChastainPassages: Jonah 4:1-11In “Jonah and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Mercy of God,” we explore Jonah 4:1–11 and the tension between God's heart and our own. As Jonah wrestles with God's compassion toward Nineveh, we are challenged to examine where we resent mercy, prioritize ourselves, or lose compassion for others. This powerful conclusion to Jonah reminds us that God's mercy is greater than our preferences and extends to all people.springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Spring Lake Church – BellevueSermon: Jonah and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Mercy of GodTeacher: Ryan GroshekPassages: Jonah 4:-11In “Jonah and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Mercy of God,” we explore Jonah 4:1–11 and the tension between God's heart and our own. As Jonah wrestles with God's compassion toward Nineveh, we are challenged to examine where we resent mercy, prioritize ourselves, or lose compassion for others. This powerful conclusion to Jonah reminds us that God's mercy is greater than our preferences and extends to all people.springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Bill sits down with Adam Jackson and Jack Guerra to talk through Jonah 2–3 in week 2 of Jonah: Deep & Wide Mercy.They discuss Jonah's messy path back to obedience, the surprising response of Nineveh, and the strange mercy of God in the fish. What looks like punishment in the Sunday school version may actually be rescue: the sea is the disaster, and the fish is God's saving grace.The conversation also gets into Jonah's second call, his five-word sermon, and the reminder that God can work through our weak and even half-hearted obedience. His mercy is bigger than Jonah's heart, Nineveh's sin, and our first failed attempt to obey.Main Passage: Jonah 2–3Series: Jonah: Deep & Wide MercyWeek: 2Host: Bill Van KirkGuests: Adam Jackson and Jack Guerra

Spring Lake Church – LawrenceSermon: Deep & Wide MercyTeacher: Jack GuerraPassages: Jonah 2:1-10, 3:1-10In “Deep & Wide Mercy,” we walk through Jonah 2:1–10 and 3:1–10, discovering how God's mercy meets us in our deepest places, gives us another call, and reaches people we might rather avoid. Jonah's story reminds us that salvation comes from the Lord and His compassion extends farther than we imagine. Be encouraged by God's patient mercy and His desire to restore and redeem.springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Spring Lake Church – DowntownSermon: Deep & Wide MercyTeacher: Bill Van KirkPassages: Jonah 2:1-10, 3:1-10In “Deep & Wide Mercy,” we walk through Jonah 2:1–10 and 3:1–10, discovering how God's mercy meets us in our deepest places, gives us another call, and reaches people we might rather avoid. Jonah's story reminds us that salvation comes from the Lord and His compassion extends farther than we imagine. Be encouraged by God's patient mercy and His desire to restore and redeem.springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Spring Lake Church – BellevueSermon: Deep & Wide MercyTeacher: Adam JacksonPassages: Jonah 2:1-10, 3:1-10In “Deep & Wide Mercy,” we walk through Jonah 2:1–10 and 3:1–10, discovering how God's mercy meets us in our deepest places, gives us another call, and reaches people we might rather avoid. Jonah's story reminds us that salvation comes from the Lord, and His compassion extends farther than we imagine. Be encouraged by God's patient mercy and His desire to restore and redeem.springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Ryan Groshek sits down with Jeff Pittman and Adam Jackson to dig deeper into Jonah 1 and the message "You Can Run, but You Can't Hide." Together, they talk about how to read Jonah faithfully, why the story is about much more than a big fish, and how the book reveals God's grace toward people Jonah would rather avoid.The conversation explores Jonah's resistance, the surprising faith of the sailors, God's compassion for enemies, and the way sin can send us running even when we know what God has said. The episode closes with a practical invitation: when you recognize you have been running from God, it is never too late to repent and take the next step of obedience.Main Passage: Jonah 1Series: The Follow Up - JonahWeek: 1

Spring Lake Church – LawrenceSermon: You Can Run, but You Can't HideTeacher: Ryan GroshekPassages: Jonah 1:1-17In “You Can Run, but You Can't Hide,” Ryan Groshek teaches from Jonah 1:1–17, exploring Jonah's attempt to run from God and the storm that followed. Through Jonah's story, we see that God will carry out His purposes and calls us to revere Him rather than run from Him. Be encouraged that even in our wandering, God's mercy and pursuit remain steadfast.springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer