Spring Lake Church | Downtown Podcast

Bill sits down with Jack and Adam to wrap up Week 4 of Ruth, "God's Hand in ALL of it." Together they reflect on Ruth's resilience, Boaz as a picture of redemption, and Naomi's journey from emptiness and bitterness to praise.This episode highlights how Ruth points us to Jesus, the true Redeemer who brings outsiders into the family of God. The conversation also looks at the genealogy at the end of Ruth and how God's faithful love continues beyond one lifetime, from Naomi and Ruth to David and ultimately to Christ.Main Passage: Ruth 4Series: RuthWeek: 4

Spring Lake Church – LawrenceSermon: God's Hand in All of ItTeacher: Jack GuerraPassages: Ruth 4:1-22In “God's Hand in All of It,” Jack Guerra teaches from Ruth 4:1–22, showing how faithful obedience trusts God's way and how His redemption impacts generations. Through Boaz and Ruth's story, we see God faithfully bringing restoration, provision, and hope beyond what anyone could imagine. Be encouraged that God is still at work in every chapter of your story.springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Spring Lake Church – DowntownSermon: God's Hand in All of ItTeacher: Adam JacksonPassages: Ruth 4:1-22In “God's Hand in All of It,” Adam Jackson teaches from Ruth 4:1–22, showing how faithful obedience trusts God's way and how His redemption impacts generations. Through Boaz and Ruth's story, we see God faithfully bringing restoration, provision, and hope beyond what anyone could imagine. Be encouraged that God is still at work in every chapter of your story.springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Spring Lake Church – BellevueSermon: God's Hand in All of ItTeacher: Bill Van KirkPassages: Ruth 4:1-22In “God's Hand in All of It,” Bill Van Kirk teaches from Ruth 4:1–22, showing how faithful obedience trusts God's way and how His redemption impacts generations. Through Boaz and Ruth's story, we see God faithfully bringing restoration, provision, and hope beyond what anyone could imagine. Be encouraged that God is still at work in every chapter of your story.springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

In Week 3 of The Follow Up - Ruth, Jack Guerra sits down with Garet Meyer and Arlen Chastain to unpack Ruth 3:1-18 and the message "Risk, Redemption, and Rest." They talk about Ruth's bold approach to Boaz, the symbolism of the garment and the wings of the Lord, Naomi's movement from emptiness toward fullness, and why Boaz shows that redemption comes through character, not just power.The conversation also wrestles with the bigger gospel picture: if Ruth is a woman of noble character, what hope is there for those of us who know we are not good enough to deserve redemption? The answer points beyond Boaz to Jesus, the true Redeemer who welcomes outsiders and restores what is broken.They close by talking about one of the hardest spiritual lessons in Ruth 3: sometimes faith means stepping out, and sometimes faith means waiting. It is a practical conversation about risk, wisdom, prayer, patience, and learning the difference between being passive and being patient.Main Passage: Ruth 3:1-18Series: The Follow Up - RuthWeek: 3

Spring Lake Church - LawrenceSermon: Risk, Redemption, and RestTeacher: Arlen ChastainPassages: Ruth 3:1-18In "Risk, Redemption, and Rest," Arlen Chastain teaches from Ruth 3:1-18, highlighting a risky act of faith, the beauty of integrity, and the call to wait patiently on God. Through Ruth and Boaz, we see God's hand at work behind the scenes, bringing redemption in His perfect timing. Be encouraged to trust Him, even in the waiting. Join us as we continue discovering His faithfulness together.springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Spring Lake Church - DowntownSermon: Risk, Redemption, and RestTeacher: Garet MeyerPassages: Ruth 3:1-18In "Risk, Redemption, and Rest," Garet Meyer teaches from Ruth 3:1-18, highlighting a risky act of faith, the beauty of integrity, and the call to wait patiently on God. Through Ruth and Boaz, we see God's hand at work behind the scenes, bringing redemption in His perfect timing. Be encouraged to trust Him, even in the waiting. Join us as we continue discovering His faithfulness together.springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Spring Lake Church - BellevueSermon: Risk, Redemption, and RestTeacher: Jack GuerraPassages: Ruth 3:1-18In "Risk, Redemption, and Rest," Jack Guerra teaches from Ruth 3:1-18, highlighting a risky act of faith, the beauty of integrity, and the call to wait patiently on God. Through Ruth and Boaz, we see God's hand at work behind the scenes, bringing redemption in His perfect timing. Be encouraged to trust Him, even in the waiting. Join us as we continue discovering His faithfulness together.springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

In Week 2 of The Follow Up's Ruth series, Jack Guerra sits down with Adam Jackson and Arlen Chastain to talk through Ruth 2 and the first signs of hope after the loss and grief of chapter 1.Together they discuss Ruth's step of faith into the field, Boaz's kindness and generosity, Naomi's awakening hope, and the unseen providence of God working through ordinary obedience. They also reflect on Boaz as a kinsman-redeemer and how his protection and provision point us toward the redeeming work of Jesus.This episode is a reminder that God often provides one step at a time, and that even when the path is dark, he is still active, kind, and faithful.Main Passage: Ruth 2Series: The Follow Up - RuthWeek: 2

Spring Lake Church – LawrenceSermon: A Walk in the DarkTeacher: Adam JacksonPassages: Ruth 2:1-23In “A Walk in the Dark,” Adam Jackson teaches from Ruth 2:1-23, showing how God works through ordinary steps of faith, kindness, and integrity. As Ruth steps into the unknown, we see God's unseen hand of providence guiding her story. Be encouraged to trust Him even when the path isn't clear. Join us as we continue discovering His faithfulness together.springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Spring Lake Church – DowntownSermon: A Walk in the DarkTeacher: Arlen ChastainPassages: Ruth 2:1-23In “A Walk in the Dark,” Arlen Chastain teaches from Ruth 2:1-23, showing how God works through ordinary steps of faith, kindness, and integrity. As Ruth steps into the unknown, we see God's unseen hand of providence guiding her story. Be encouraged to trust Him even when the path isn't clear. Join us as we continue discovering His faithfulness together.springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Sermon: A Walk in the DarkTeacher: Jack GuerraPassages: Ruth 2:1-23In “A Walk in the Dark,” Jack Guerra teaches from Ruth 2:1-23, showing how God works through ordinary steps of faith, kindness, and integrity. As Ruth steps into the unknown, we see God's unseen hand of providence guiding her story. Be encouraged to trust Him even when the path isn't clear. Join us as we continue discovering His faithfulness together.springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/

In this week's episode of The Follow Up, Bill Van Kirk sits down with Ryan Groshek and Jack Guerra to unpack Ruth 1 and the launch of a brand new series. Together they explore Naomi's grief, Ruth's covenant loyalty, and the quiet hints that God is still at work even when life feels bitter and unresolved.The conversation covers Naomi's view of God's sovereignty, Ruth's remarkable faithfulness, the meaning of hesed, and why the beginning of the barley harvest matters so much in the story. It's an honest and hopeful discussion for anyone walking through loss, disappointment, or a season of starting over.Main Passage: Ruth 1Series: The Follow Up - RuthWeek: 1

Spring Lake Church – BellevueSermon: Introductions Are in OrderTeacher: Ryan GroshekPassages: Ruth 1:1-22In “Introductions Are in Order,” Ryan Groshek walks through Ruth 1:1–22, introducing Naomi and Ruth's story of loss, loyalty, and hope. Even when life feels bitter, starting over doesn't mean the story is over, and God's faithfulness is still at work. Be encouraged to look for His presence even in hard seasons as we begin this journey through Ruth together. Join us as we discover hope in God's unfolding story.springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Spring Lake Church – LawrenceSermon: Introductions Are in OrderTeacher: Jack GuerraPassages: Ruth 1:1-22In “Introductions Are in Order,” Jack Guerra walks through Ruth 1:1–22, introducing Naomi and Ruth's story of loss, loyalty, and hope. Even when life feels bitter, starting over doesn't mean the story is over, and God's faithfulness is still at work. Be encouraged to look for His presence even in hard seasons as we begin this journey through Ruth together. Join us as we discover hope in God's unfolding story.springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Spring Lake Church – DowntownSermon: Introductions Are in OrderTeacher: Bill Van KirkPassages: Ruth 1:1-22In “Introductions Are in Order,” Bill Van Kirk walks through Ruth 1:1–22, introducing Naomi and Ruth's story of loss, loyalty, and hope. Even when life feels bitter, starting over doesn't mean the story is over, and God's faithfulness is still at work. Be encouraged to look for His presence even in hard seasons as we begin this journey through Ruth together. Join us as we discover hope in God's unfolding story.springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

In Week 29 of The Follow Up, Bill Van Kirk sits down with Adam Jackson and Arlen Chastain to wrap up the Gospel of John and reflect on the final verses of the book. Together they talk about the central theme of belief, the theological depth of John, the grace Jesus shows to broken people, and how the Gospel keeps revealing Jesus as the Messiah, the Son of God, and the only source of life.It's a thoughtful conversation about what it really means to believe, why abiding in Christ matters, and how John's Gospel moves us from mere agreement with facts into real trust and surrender.Main Passage: John 20:30-31; John 21:24-25  Series: The Follow Up – Gospel of John  Week: 29

Spring Lake Church – LawrenceSermon: Where John Leads: A Recap of the Study of JohnTeacher: Arlen ChastainPassages: John 20:30-31, John 21:24-25In “Where John Leads: A Recap of the Study of John,” Pastor Arlen Chastain reflects on John 21:24–25 and John 20:30–31, reminding us that John's Gospel leads us to believe in Jesus as Savior, grow in relationship with Him, and help others find life in His name. Be encouraged to grow in what you know and grow from what you know as you follow Jesus. Join us as we continue discovering life in Him together.springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Spring Lake Church - Downtown Sermon: Where John Leads: A Recap of the Study of John Teacher: Jack Guerra Passages: John 20:30-31, John 21:24-25 In “Where John Leads: A Recap of the Study of John,” Pastor Jack Guerra reflects on John 21:24–25 and John 20:30–31, reminding us that John's Gospel leads us to believe in Jesus as Savior, grow in relationship with Him, and help others find life in His name. Be encouraged to grow in what you know and grow from what you know as you follow Jesus. Join us as we continue discovering life in Him together. springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Spring Lake Church - Bellevue Sermon: Where John Leads: A Recap of the Study of John Teacher: Adam Jackson Passages: John 20:30-31, John 21:24-25 In “Where John Leads: A Recap of the Study of John,” Pastor Adam Jackson reflects on John 21:24–25 and John 20:30–31, reminding us that John's Gospel leads us to believe in Jesus as Savior, grow in relationship with Him, and help others find life in His name. Be encouraged to grow in what you know and grow from what you know as you follow Jesus. Join us as we continue discovering life in Him together. springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

In Week 28 of The Follow Up, Bill Van Kirk, Jack Guerra, and Jeff Pittman unpack John 21 and the restoration of Peter. They talk about the charcoal fire, why Jesus takes Peter through a process instead of just saying “we're good,” the difference between forgiveness and restoration, and how comparison can quietly pull us off the path God has for us. It's a practical, grace-filled conversation about hearing Jesus in dark seasons and following Him faithfully.

Spring Lake Church – BellevueSermon: The Final WordsTeacher: Jack GuerraPassages: John 21:1-23Spring Lake Church Bellevue Campus | “The Final Words” with Pastor Jack Guerra explores John 21:1-23. Jesus calls us to listen for His voice in dark times, receive His forgiveness and restoration, and follow Him without comparing our journey to others. This message reminds us that true obedience is lived out through faithful action. We're glad you're here—come grow with us.springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Spring Lake Church – DowntownSermon: The Final WordsTeacher: Jeff PittmanPassages: John 21:1-23Spring Lake Church Downtown Campus | “The Final Words” with Pastor Jeff Pittman explores John 21:1-23. Jesus calls us to listen for His voice in dark times, receive His forgiveness and restoration, and follow Him without comparing our journey to others. This message reminds us that true obedience is lived out through faithful action. We're glad you're here—come grow with us.springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Spring Lake Church – LawrenceSermon: The Final WordsTeacher: Bill Van KirkPassages: John 21:1-23Spring Lake Church Lawrence Campus | “The Final Words” with Pastor Bill Van Kirk explores John 21:1-23. Jesus calls us to listen for His voice in dark times, receive His forgiveness and restoration, and follow Him without comparing our journey to others. This message reminds us that true obedience is lived out through faithful action. We're glad you're here—come grow with us.springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Spring Lake Church – DowntownSermon: The Difference the Empty Tomb MakesTeacher: Bill Van KirkPassages: John 20:1-31Easter at Spring Lake Church | "The Difference the Empty Tomb Makes" with Pastor Bill Van Kirk explores John 20:1-31. Because Jesus is risen, grief turns to joy, fear turns to peace, and doubt turns to confidence. This message highlights the life-changing hope found in the resurrection and the peace Christ gives His followers today.springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Spring Lake Church – Lawrence Sermon: The Difference the Empty Tomb MakesTeacher: Jack GuerraPassages: John 20:1-31Easter at Spring Lake Church | "The Difference the Empty Tomb Makes" with Pastor Jack Guerra explores John 20:1-31. Because Jesus is risen, grief turns to joy, fear turns to peace, and doubt turns to confidence. This message highlights the life-changing hope found in the resurrection and the peace Christ gives His followers today.springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Spring Lake Church – BellevueSermon: The Difference the Empty Tomb MakesTeacher: Adam JacksonPassages: John 20:1-31Easter at Spring Lake Church | "The Difference the Empty Tomb Makes" with Pastor Adam Jackson explores John 20:1-31. Because Jesus is risen, grief turns to joy, fear turns to peace, and doubt turns to confidence. This message highlights the life-changing hope found in the resurrection and the peace Christ gives His followers today.springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Good Friday 2026 — Downtown Campus. Series: That You May Believe: The Gospel of John.

Good Friday 2026 — Bellevue Campus. Series: That You May Believe: The Gospel of John.

Bill sits down with Pastor Jack and Pastor Arlen to unpack John 18, the night of Jesus's arrest. All three pastors preached this passage over the weekend, and they bring different angles on what it means that Jesus was in complete control the whole time.The conversation covers why we often frame the arrest wrong, the dramatic contrast between Jesus's courage and Peter's denial, and the beautiful detail of the charcoal fire that John uses to connect Peter's worst moment to his restoration in chapter 21. They also celebrate the Lawrence Campus hard launch and challenge listeners to be intentional as they walk through Holy Week.Note: The Follow Up will not air next week. Staff are off for Easter Monday. We will be back the following week.Main Passage: John 18:1-27Series: The Follow Up - Gospel of JohnWeek: 26

Spring Lake Church – DowntownSermon: The Courageous ChristTeacher: Jack GuerraPassages: John 18:1-27“The Courageous Christ” with Pastor Jack Guerra explores John 18:1-27. In the face of betrayal and arrest, Jesus shows courage as Lord who freely gives Himself, Savior who faithfully speaks the truth, and patient Redeemer when others fail. This message points us to Christ's strength, faithfulness, and grace even in suffering. We're glad you're here—come grow with us.springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Spring Lake Church – BellevueSermon: The Courageous ChristTeacher: Bill Van KirkPassages: John 18:1-27“The Courageous Christ” with Pastor Bill Van Kirk explores John 18:1-27. In the face of betrayal and arrest, Jesus shows courage as Lord who freely gives Himself, Savior who faithfully speaks the truth, and patient Redeemer when others fail. This message points us to Christ's strength, faithfulness, and grace even in suffering. We're glad you're here—come grow with us.springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Jack sits down with Jeff Pittman and Jeff Lederer to unpack John 17 — Jesus' Priestly Prayer. This isn't a lesson on how to pray. It's a rare look into Jesus' intimate conversation with the Father as he faces the cross.The conversation covers three powerful themes: Jesus praying for his glory to be fully revealed, the church being kept and protected as it goes out into the world (not hiding in a bubble), and the beautiful call to unity — not uniformity — modeled on the Trinity itself. Jeff Pittman makes a compelling case that sharing your faith actually strengthens it, and Jack reflects on twelve years of watching that mission bear fruit at Spring Lake.Spring Lake Church's new Lawrence campus is NOW OPEN — 2878 Lawrence Dr, De Pere, WI 54115. Join us this Palm Sunday at 9 or 10:30 AM!Main Passage: John 17Series: The Follow Up – Gospel of JohnWeek: 25

Spring Lake Church – DowntownSermon: Jesus PraysTeacher: Jeff LedererPassages: John 17In this week's sermon, Pastor Jeff Lederer explores John 17. Jesus prays to be glorified, for His disciples to be protected and sanctified, and for all believers to live in unity. This message reminds us of Christ's heart for His people and the deep love that unites His Church. We're glad you're here—come grow with us.springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Spring Lake Church – BellevueSermon: Jesus PraysTeacher: Jeff PittmanPassages: John 17In this week's sermon, Pastor Jeff Pittman explores John 17. Jesus prays to be glorified, for His disciples to be protected and sanctified, and for all believers to live in unity. This message reminds us of Christ's heart for His people and the deep love that unites His Church. We're glad you're here—come grow with us.springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Bill, Adam Jackson, and Arlen Chastain go deeper on "When the Going Gets Tough" from John 15:26–16:33. Recorded during Winter Storm Elsa with everyone snowed in, this Blizzard Edition covers the role of the Holy Spirit as our Advocate, the difference between experience-driven faith and Spirit-led faith, and why the grief Jesus warned about isn't the end of the story.The guys get personal about loss, hope, and what it means to have the Spirit of God alive in you — even when life feels like a blizzard.

Spring Lake Church – BellevueSermon: When the Going Gets ToughTeacher: Adam JacksonPassages: John 15:26-16:33In “When the Going Gets Tough,” Pastor Adam Jackson teaches from John 15:26-16:33. Jesus prepares His followers for difficult times, reminding us that the Holy Spirit is with us and that we are deeply loved by God. Even in grief and hardship, Christ promises peace and an unshakable joy that no one can take away. We're glad you're here.springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Bill sits down with Pastor Jack and Pastor Garet to unpack John 15 — the vine and the branches. The conversation starts with a fun look at their opening sermon illustrations (Jack grabbed a stick from the woods, Garet brought baby possums named Crash and Eddie), then gets into what it really means to stay connected to Jesus.They explore the Holy Spirit as the "sap" of the vine, why Jesus calling himself the "true vine" is a direct response to Israel's failure in the Old Testament, and how to think about seasons of pruning. Bill shares his apple tree story, Jack talks about his grapevine, and all three get honest about what it looks like to love people we disagree with in a culture addicted to outrage.Main Passage: John 15Series: The Follow Up – Gospel of JohnWeek: 23

Spring Lake Church – DowntownSermon: Stay ConnectedTeacher: Garet MeyerPassages: John 15:1-25Spring Lake Church Downtown Campus shares “Stay Connected” with Pastor Garet Meyer from John 15:1-25. Jesus calls us to remain in Him as our true source, remembering that apart from Him we can do nothing. As we stay connected, love is expected, and fruit is produced—even in the face of rejection. Be encouraged to abide in Christ and reflect His love. We're glad you're here.springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Spring Lake Church – BellevueSermon: Stay ConnectedTeacher: Jack GuerraPassages: John 15:1-25Spring Lake Church Bellevue Campus shares “Stay Connected” with Pastor Jack Guerra from John 15:1-25. Jesus calls us to remain in Him as our true source, remembering that apart from Him we can do nothing. As we stay connected, love is expected, and fruit is produced—even in the face of rejection. Be encouraged to abide in Christ and reflect His love. We're glad you're here.springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Bill sits down with Pastor Jeff Lederer and Pastor Adam Jackson to go deeper into John 14:15-31 — the same passage they each preached on Sunday, but from two very different angles.Jeff opens by explaining why he built his sermon around Martin Luther — a man who nearly destroyed himself trying to earn God's love — and unpacks why the order matters: love doesn't come from obedience, obedience comes from love. Adam came at it through the Five Love Languages, making the case that sometimes we have to lead our hearts rather than follow them, and that choosing obedience when every impulse pulls the other direction isn't legalism — it's surrender.Together they explore the Holy Spirit's shift from Old Testament to New (he's not leaving the building), the C.S. Lewis image of Jesus as a renovating homeowner, and what it looks like to actually let him into every room. Practical application at the end from both pastors: don't stay in the gap alone, and watch what's crowding Jesus out of your heart.Main Passage: John 14:15-31Series: The Follow Up – Gospel of JohnWeek: 22

Spring Lake Church – DowntownSermon: The Beauty & Means of ObedienceTeacher: Adam JacksonPassages: John 14:15-31This week's sermon, "The Beauty & Means of Obedience" with Pastor Adam Jackson comes from John 14:15-31. Jesus shows that obedience demonstrates our love, is empowered by the Holy Spirit, and is encouraged by His promised presence and return. Be reminded that we are not left as orphans but given His peace and power to follow Him. We're glad you're here—come grow with us.springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Spring Lake Church – BellevueSermon: The Beauty & Means of ObedienceTeacher: Jeff LedererPassages: John 14:15-31This week's sermon, "The Beauty & Means of Obedience" with Pastor Jeff Lederer is from John 14:15-31. Jesus shows that obedience demonstrates our love, is empowered by the Holy Spirit, and is encouraged by His promised presence and return. Be reminded that we are not left as orphans but given His peace and power to follow Him. We're glad you're here—come grow with us.springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Bill sits down with pastors Jack Guerra and Ryan Groshek to go deeper into John 14:1-14 — the passage Jack and Ryan both preached last weekend. "I am the way, the truth, and the life." "Do not let your hearts be troubled." "In my Father's house are many rooms." These are some of the most well-known lines in Scripture, and this conversation digs into what they actually mean.The guys talk about why heaven isn't boring (hint: think renewed creation, not clouds and harps), what it means that Jesus is the exclusive way to God and not just a spiritual signpost, and why general belief in "God" misses the point Jesus was actually making. Jack also shares how grief drove him deep into studying heaven, and Ryan breaks down the concept of new creation in a way that'll change how you think about eternity.They close with a conversation on prayer — what it means to ask in Jesus' name, and why answered prayers deserve real credit given to God.Main Passage: John 14:1-14Series: The Follow Up – Gospel of JohnWeek: 21

Spring Lake Church – DowntownSermon: Jesus, Our HopeTeacher: Ryan GroshekPassages: John 14:1-14In this week's sermon, Pastor Ryan Groshek explores John 14:1-14. This message calls us to trust Jesus for a better place, have courage and hope in the face of death, and rest in God's love even in suffering.springlakechurch.org | Give | Prayer

Spring Lake Church – BellevueSermon: Jesus, Our HopeTeacher: Jack GuerraPassages: John 14:1-14In this week's sermon, Pastor Jack Guerra explores John 14:1-14. This message calls us to trust Jesus for a better place, have courage and hope in the face of death, and rest in God's love even in suffering. Discover Jesus as Lord and giver of life who defeats death for all who believe. We're glad you're here and welcome you to grow with us.springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Pastor Jack sits down with Bill Van Kirk and Adam Jackson to dig into John 13 — where Jesus, the Creator of the universe, picks up a towel and washes His disciples' feet.The guys unpack the power of that little word "so" in verse 3-4, the haunting moment when Judas walks out into the night, and what it means for us to let Jesus keep washing the grime of daily life off our feet. Plus practical ways to serve in every season — even when you're holding twins in both arms.Main Passage: John 13Series: The Follow Up – Gospel of JohnWeek: 19

Spring Lake Church – DowntownSermon: Be Like JesusTeacher: Bill Van KirkPassages: John 13This week's sermon highlights Jesus washing His disciples' feet as the ultimate picture of humble, sacrificial love. Jesus served others and calls His followers to do the same. Those cleansed by Jesus are called to serve, love, and live on mission like Him. True discipleship is shown through love for others, trusting Jesus even in weakness, and following Him with the promise of being with Him forever.springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Spring Lake Church – BellevueSermon: Be Like JesusTeacher: Adam JacksonPassages: John 13This week's sermon highlights Jesus washing His disciples' feet as the ultimate picture of humble, sacrificial love. Jesus served others and calls His followers to do the same. Those cleansed by Jesus are called to serve, love, and live on mission like Him. True discipleship is shown through love for others, trusting Jesus even in weakness, and following Him with the promise of being with Him forever.springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

They were so close — and yet so far. The crowd had the scriptures, the prophecies, and a King standing right in front of them. But they wanted Him for all the wrong reasons.In this week's episode of The Follow Up, Bill sits down with Jack and Garet to dig deeper into John 12:12–36 and the triumphal entry — commonly known as Palm Sunday. The crowd lines the road, waving palm branches and crying "Hosanna," but their hope is fixed on a political deliverer, not a suffering servant. This conversation unpacks why the desperation of that moment is both heartbreaking and deeply relevant to how we relate to Jesus today.The discussion explores why Jesus rode in on a donkey instead of a war horse, what the upside-down kingdom actually looks like, and why the way up in God's economy is always down. Jack shares a powerful image of the inverted pyramid — the one with the broadest shoulders holding everything up — and the team wrestles with how easy it is to reshape Jesus into who we want Him to be rather than who Scripture reveals Him to be.The conversation also turns personal. Garet shares how God led him to Green Bay in ways he could only see in hindsight, and Jack reflects on years of ministry preparation that seemed wasted until the exact moment God needed them. Both stories echo the disciples' experience in verse 16 — they didn't understand until they looked back.The episode closes with a sobering but hopeful reminder: life is short, and every day is both our greatest and possibly last opportunity to live for Christ. Jack shares stories of sudden loss and restoration, pointing us back to the urgency of walking in the light while we still can.Main Passage: John 12:12–36Series: The Follow Up – Gospel of JohnWeek: 18Chapters00:00 – Introduction and what hit the hardest02:50 – The desperation of the crowd and misguided expectations04:00 – Why Jesus came as a suffering servant, not a conquering king05:40 – The donkey, the palm branches, and nationalistic hope06:35 – The upside-down kingdom and the inverted pyramid07:15 – Knowing the true Jesus vs. making Him our mascot08:00 – The Ricky Bobby illustration and reshaping Jesus10:00 – Revelation and the full picture of who Jesus is11:30 – Growth means discomfort — loving enemies and laying down your life13:00 – Hindsight faith — the disciples didn't understand until later14:00 – Garet's story of God leading him to Green Bay14:40 – Jack's story of multi-site research that paid off years later15:50 – Staying anchored when the world feels like it's crumbling17:15 – Covid, the return to church, and God's sovereignty18:50 – Life is short — repentance and the urgency of today20:05 – The Three Doors Down story and living ready21:05 – Final encouragement and next stepsIf this episode encouraged you, like the video, leave a comment, and share it with someone who needs hope today. Your engagement helps more people encounter the life Jesus offers.

Spring Lake Church – DowntownSermon: The Beginning of The EndTeacher: Garet MeyerPassages: John 12:12-36In John 12:12–36, Jesus is welcomed as King, yet many misunderstand who He truly is. Pastor Jack challenges us to know the real Jesus—not a version shaped by our expectations. Jesus reveals that true life comes through surrender and sacrifice, pointing to the cross as God's rescue plan. This sermon calls us to walk in His light, respond in faith, and follow Him with wholehearted trust.springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer