Wellspring Church is a vibrant community of faith that values the past and the future yet remains fully engaged in the present. We are enriched by the diverse treasures of God’s kingdom, both the old and the new, that we may minister to the diverse needs of our culture today and leave a legacy of faithfulness for tomorrow.
Wellspring Church :: Englewood, Colorado
Welcome to Wellspring Church!What is the Kingdom of God really worth? In this message, Pastor Billy Waters helps us see how the gospel calls us to recognize, treasure and pursue what matters most—even when the Kingdom feels hidden or ordinary.Looking at Matthew 13:44–46, Billy unpacks two brief parables of treasure and pearls. One man stumbles upon it, the other searches—but both give up everything in joy to have it. So what does it mean to live that way?
Welcome to Wellspring Church!In this message, Pastor Billy Waters continues our summer series on the parables of Jesus by exploring the Kingdom of God through the lens of forgiveness. Drawing from Matthew 18:21–35, we're reminded that nothing welcomes God's presence like forgiveness—and nothing drives it away like unforgiveness.Jesus' parable of the unforgiving servant shows that the Kingdom is built on mercy, not merit. We who have been forgiven an immeasurable debt are called to extend the same grace to others.
Welcome to Wellspring Church!Why does Pentecost matter? In this powerful Pentecost Sunday message, Pastor Billy Waters explores what it means to be truly filled with the Holy Spirit—and why that changes everything for the Church.Turning to John 20 rather than Acts 2, we discover that the Holy Spirit is not an optional extra for Christians; he is the very breath of life that animates us. Without him, we are lifeless vessels. With him, we are filled, empowered and sent.
Welcome to Wellspring Church!Why does grace offend us? In this week's message, Dr. Mark Young unpacks the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20) to show how Jesus' teaching about the Kingdom of God upends everything we assume about fairness, worth and reward.Through a rich explanation of the parable's context, we see that the landowner's generosity—paying all workers the same wage regardless of hours worked—wasn't unjust, it was grace. This kind of grace doesn't play by the world's rules. It's shocking, lavish, even scandalous—and it mirrors the grace God shows us in Christ.
Welcome to Wellspring Church!What does it mean to live as the people of God in the kingdom of God? In this message, Pastor Billy Waters continues our series on The Parables of Jesus by unpacking Matthew 13:31–33, where Jesus describes the kingdom of heaven as a mustard seed and yeast—small beginnings with expansive, transformative outcomes.Billy reminds us that Jesus' entire mission was to bring and establish the kingdom of God—and so must ours be. The call is to re-center on the “big why,” tightening the load so that we don't drift from the vision. As a church and as individuals, everything we do is about the kingdom.
Welcome to Wellspring Church!What do we do with the weeds? In this week's message, Bishop Ken Ross unpacks the Parable of the Weeds from Matthew 13, helping us see the kingdom of God not as a purified community now—but as a grace-filled invitation into transformation.In a world where good and evil grow side by side, we long for justice and clarity. But Jesus urges us to look not only at today's tension but at the hope of the final harvest. This parable doesn't just explain why brokenness still exists; it calls us to live as citizens of a different kingdom.
Welcome to Wellspring Church!What kind of soil is your heart? On this Mother's Day, Pastor Billy Waters reflects on Jesus' Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13), inviting us to examine how we receive the message of the kingdom—and what fruit our lives are bearing as a result.Jesus teaches that the kingdom of God doesn't always come with grandeur. It arrives like a seed—small, unseen, yet full of generative power. Whether it flourishes or fades depends on the posture of our hearts.
Welcome to Wellspring Church!Why did Jesus speak in parables? In this message, Bishop Thad Barnum launches our new teaching series by diving deep into that question, guiding us through Matthew 13 and Isaiah 6 to reveal the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven.Jesus draws a dividing line—not between good and bad people, but between those who hear and those who cannot. Through stories, He reveals the heart of the Father and the invitation to a kingdom that is not of this world, calling us to repentance, faith, and a whole new way of seeing.
Welcome to Wellspring Church!What does the resurrection have to do with regret? In this Resurrection Sunday message, Pastor Billy Waters explores the hope of Easter not just as a historical claim, but as a remedy for our deepest regrets.Reading from Mark 16, Pastor Billy walks us through the story of the women at the tomb—and what it means to find life in the very place where hope once seemed lost. Jesus not only defeated sin and death, but also restored dignity, calling, and relationship in the wake of failure.
Welcome to Wellspring Church!Pastor Katie Gayle finalizes our seven deadly sins series in this Maundy Thursday sermon about greed. Support the show
Welcome to Wellspring Church!Happy Palm Sunday! As we launch into Holy Week, we pause to consider one of the most subtle and dangerous of the seven deadly sins—pride.In this message, Pastor Billy Waters invites us to confront pride, not just as arrogance or self-importance, but as the deeper disease of putting ourselves at the center of everything. Drawing from John 12 and Philippians 2, we are reminded that Jesus, the King of Kings, entered Jerusalem on a donkey—humble and lowly—to bring salvation through self-emptying love.
Welcome to Wellspring Church!What does it mean to be truly satisfied? This week, we continue our Lent series on The Seven Deadly Sins by exploring gluttony—not just as overeating, but as a deeper heart issue of overindulgence and misplaced hunger.Looking at Proverbs 23, Philippians 3, and Ephesians 5, we see that gluttony is not about body size or food alone—it's about turning to created things for comfort, control, and pleasure instead of turning to God. It's a refusal to embrace the God-given limits of life, and it leaves us restless, numbed, and distracted from what really matters.
Welcome to Wellspring Church!What does it look like to bring our whole selves—especially our sexual desires—before Jesus? In this message, we continue our Lenten journey by confronting the deadly sin of lust, a sin that often carries more silence and shame than any other.Looking at Matthew 5:27–30 and Luke 7, Pastor Billy Waters explores how Jesus speaks not only to our actions, but to the internal desires of the heart—and offers grace, freedom, and healing for those who come to Him.
Welcome to Wellspring Church!What do we do with our anger? In this message, Worship Pastor David Norris walks us into the deadly sin of anger and how it can quietly corrode our relationships, our witness, and our spiritual life when left unchecked.Looking at James 1, Mark 3, and John 2, we're reminded that anger itself isn't always sinful—but the way we express it often is. Jesus shows us there's a righteous way to respond to injustice, but our human anger rarely leads to God's righteousness.
What if the biggest threat to our spiritual growth isn't outright rebellion—but indifference? This week, Pastor Billy explores the deadly sin of sloth, a resistance to the demands of love that keeps us from growing in Christ.Looking at 2 Peter 1, we see that Jesus has given us everything we need for a life of faith. But sloth tempts us to neglect our calling, distracting us with comfort, busyness, or avoidance instead of pressing into transformation. True spiritual growth requires perseverance, intentionality, and a willingness to stay engaged—even when it's difficult.
Welcome to Wellspring Church!What happens when comparison takes root in our hearts? In this message, Pastor Katie Gayle, Executive Pastor of Ministry, explores the dangers of envy—how it distorts our identity, disrupts our relationships, and robs us of gratitude.Looking at James 3 and John 8, we see that envy stems from a comparative mindset, making us feel less than or lacking. But Jesus offers true freedom—an identity rooted in God's unconditional love, not in how we measure up to others.
Welcome to Wellspring Church!What is the purpose of Lent? In this Ash Wednesday message, Pastor Billy Waters invites us into this sacred season of reflection, repentance, and renewal. Lent is not just about giving something up—it is about laying everything down at the cross of Christ.Looking at Psalm 139 and Matthew 16, we see that Lent calls us to examine our hearts, detach from false desires, and renew our sacred bond with God. True discipleship means embracing the cross—not just seeking glory without sacrifice.
Welcome to Wellspring Church!What does it mean to live in Kingdom Community? In this message, Pastor Billy Waters explores how baptism is not just an individual act—it unites us to Christ and to one another in a deeper, covenantal way.Looking at Romans 12, we see that our faith moves us from isolation and loneliness into a life of devotion, humility, and generosity within the body of Christ. True community is not transactional—it is sacrificial, lasting, and rooted in Jesus.
Welcome to Wellspring Church!What does it mean to be called by God? In this message, David Norris, Worship Pastor, unpacks how we often misunderstand “calling”—conflating it with career, success, and achievement—when in reality, our calling is first and foremost to Jesus Himself.Looking at Mark 1 and Romans 1, we see that calling is not about discovering a hidden task we must complete. Instead, it is an invitation to live as Christ's people, shaped by our baptism and grounded in His love.
Welcome to Wellspring Church!What shapes what we believe? In this message, Pastor Katie Gayle, Executive Pastor of Ministry, explores how the shifting philosophies of our culture leave us restless and uncertain—and why the truth of Jesus offers something far greater.Looking at John 17 and Colossians 1, we see that truth isn't something we create for ourselves; it's something revealed by God. Our baptism is more than a moment—it's a way of life, shaping what we know, believe, and do.
Welcome to Wellspring Church!In a time when churches across the country face decline and cultural pressures grow stronger, what is the greatest challenge facing the Church today? In this message, Pastor Billy Waters unpacks the urgent call for the Church to move from spiritual futility to spiritual authority in Jesus' name.Drawing from Luke 9 and Acts 19, we see that spiritual authority is not about technique—it is a gift from God, entrusted to His people for the sake of the world. Yet, so many believers today live without experiencing the power and presence of the Holy Spirit in their daily lives.
Welcome to Wellspring Church!This Sunday, Pastor Billy Waters continues our series, "Living Our Baptism," exploring how baptism isn't just a past event but an ongoing reality shaping our identity in Christ.In a world driven by performance, achievement, and striving for approval, what does it mean to rest in the truth that we are already fully known and fully loved by God? Looking at Matthew 3 and Ephesians 1, we see how Jesus' baptism reveals a profound truth—before we accomplish anything, our identity is already secure in Him.
Welcome to Wellspring Church! We're beginning a new 8-week sermon series called "Living our Baptism" that explores spiritual transformation and renewal. Throughout this series, we'll journey together through the profound meaning of our baptism, examining how we can rediscover our spiritual vitality and deepen our intimacy with Jesus.In this first week, we dive into our new identity in Christ, focusing on death to life and new creation.Join us as we explore what it means to be buried with Christ and raised to new life. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this message with others who might be blessed by it!Support the show
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