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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.

Join us for our "Church of the Future" series // Sunday, May 18, 2024 Website: www.wellspring.one​ Facebook: / njwellspring​ Instagram: njwellspring​ TikTok: NJWellspring "We exist to ignite a craving for Jesus by relentlessly loving our community”

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.

Join us for our "Church of the Future" series // Sunday, May 11, 2024 Website: www.wellspring.one​ Facebook: / njwellspring​ Instagram: njwellspring​ TikTok: NJWellspring "We exist to ignite a craving for Jesus by relentlessly loving our community”

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.

Join us for our "Church of the Future" series // Sunday, May 4, 2024 Website: www.wellspring.one​ Facebook: / njwellspring​ Instagram: njwellspring​ TikTok: NJWellspring "We exist to ignite a craving for Jesus by relentlessly loving our community”

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.

Join us for our "King Of Kings" series // Sunday, April 27, 2024 Website: www.wellspring.one​ Facebook: / njwellspring​ Instagram: njwellspring​ TikTok: NJWellspring "We exist to ignite a craving for Jesus by relentlessly loving our community”

Join us for our "King Of Kings" series // Sunday, April 20, 2024 Sign up for a Group! wellspring.one/groups Website: www.wellspring.one​ Facebook: / njwellspring​ Instagram: / njwellspring​ "We exist to ignite a craving for Jesus by relentlessly loving our community”

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

Join us for our "King Of Kings" series // Sunday, April 13, 2024 Sign up for a Group! wellspring.one/groups Website: www.wellspring.one​ Facebook: / njwellspring​ Instagram: / njwellspring​ "We exist to ignite a craving for Jesus by relentlessly loving our community”

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.

Join us for our "King Of Kings" series // Sunday, April 6, 2024 Sign up for a Group! wellspring.one/groups Website: www.wellspring.one​ Facebook: / njwellspring​ Instagram: / njwellspring​ "We exist to ignite a craving for Jesus by relentlessly loving our community”

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.

Join us for our "Called" series // Sunday, March 30, 2024 Sign up for a Group! wellspring.one/groups Website: www.wellspring.one​ Facebook: / njwellspring​ Instagram: / njwellspring​ "We exist to ignite a craving for Jesus by relentlessly loving our community”

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.

Join us for our "Called" series // Sunday, March 23, 2024 Sign up for a Group! wellspring.one/groups Website: www.wellspring.one​ Facebook: / njwellspring​ Instagram: / njwellspring​ "We exist to ignite a craving for Jesus by relentlessly loving our community”

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.

Join us for our "Called" series // Sunday, March 16, 2024 Sign up for a Group! wellspring.one/groups Website: www.wellspring.one​ Facebook: / njwellspring​ Instagram: / njwellspring​ "We exist to ignite a craving for Jesus by relentlessly loving our community”

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.

Join us for our "Called" series // Sunday, March 9, 2024 Sign up for a Group! wellspring.one/groups Website: www.wellspring.one​ Facebook: / njwellspring​ Instagram: / njwellspring​ "We exist to ignite a craving for Jesus by relentlessly loving our community”

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.

Join us for our "Called" series // Sunday, March 2, 2024 Sign up for a Group! wellspring.one/groups Website: www.wellspring.one​ Facebook: / njwellspring​ Instagram: / njwellspring​ "We exist to ignite a craving for Jesus by relentlessly loving our community”

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.

Join us for our "HisStory" series // Sunday, February 23, 2024 Sign up for a Group! wellspring.one/groups Website: www.wellspring.one​ Facebook: / njwellspring​ Instagram: / njwellspring​ "We exist to ignite a craving for Jesus by relentlessly loving our community”

Join us for our "HisStory" series // Sunday, February 16, 2024 Sign up for a Group! wellspring.one/groups Website: www.wellspring.one​ Facebook: / njwellspring​ Instagram: / njwellspring​ "We exist to ignite a craving for Jesus by relentlessly loving our community”

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.

Join us for our "HisStory" series // Sunday, February 9, 2024 Sign up for a Group! wellspring.one/groups Website: www.wellspring.one​ Facebook: / njwellspring​ Instagram: / njwellspring​ "We exist to ignite a craving for Jesus by relentlessly loving our community”

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.

Join us for our "HisStory" series // Sunday, January 26, 2024 Sign up for a Group! wellspring.one/groups Website: www.wellspring.one​ Facebook: / njwellspring​ Instagram: / njwellspring​ "We exist to ignite a craving for Jesus by relentlessly loving our community”

Join us for Vision Sunday with Pastor Jordan // Sunday, January 26, 2024 Sign up for a Group! wellspring.one/groups Website: www.wellspring.one​ Facebook: / njwellspring​ Instagram: / njwellspring​ "We exist to ignite a craving for Jesus by relentlessly loving our community”

Join us for a heart to heart with Pastor Jordan // Sunday, January 19, 2024 Sign up for a Group! wellspring.one/groups Website: www.wellspring.one​ Facebook: / njwellspring​ Instagram: / njwellspring​ "We exist to ignite a craving for Jesus by relentlessly loving our community”

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

Join us for a heart to heart with Pastor Graeme // Sunday, January 12, 2024 Sign up for a Group! wellspring.one/groups Website: www.wellspring.one​ Facebook: / njwellspring​ Instagram: / njwellspring​ "We exist to ignite a craving for Jesus by relentlessly loving our community”

Join us for a heart to heart with Pastor Caleb // Sunday, January 5, 2024 Sign up for a Group! wellspring.one/groups Website: www.wellspring.one​ Facebook: / njwellspring​ Instagram: / njwellspring​ "We exist to ignite a craving for Jesus by relentlessly loving our community”

Send us a textWhat happens when Western theology meets spiritual warfare on the mission field? We're sitting down with Dr. Matt Ayars, who spent years on the front lines of spiritual battle as President of Emmaus University in Haiti. Dr. Ayars brings a unique perspective as both a seasoned academic (current Lead Pastor of Wellspring Church in MS and former President of Wesley Biblical Seminary) and a missionary who has encountered spiritual warfare firsthand in a culture where voodoo and Christianity intersect. We'll explore: • Real experiences of spiritual warfare in Haiti • Biblical foundations from Genesis to Ephesians • Practical wisdom for spiritual battles • How Western Christians should understand spiritual warfare • The intersection of academic theology and spiritual reality Whether you're a missionary, pastor, or believer wanting to understand spiritual warfare better, this conversation bridges the gap between theological truth and practical experience.Join us for this powerful discussion with Dr. Ayars, host of Seminary Unboxed, as we unpack what spiritual warfare really looks like on the ground. ✨Episode Sponsored by Logos Bible Software - The all new Logos is now easier to use and more accessible than ever with monthly plans starting at $9.99. Visit https://www.logos.com/remnant to get started for FREE with an exclusive extended free trial of up to 60-days! 

Join us in our "His Grace Is Sufficient" series // Sunday, December 29, 2024 Sign up for a Group! wellspring.one/groups Website: www.wellspring.one​ Facebook: / njwellspring​ Instagram: / njwellspring​ "We exist to ignite a craving for Jesus by relentlessly loving our community”

oin us in our "His Grace Is Sufficient" series // Sunday, December 22, 2024 Sign up for a Group! wellspring.one/groups Website: www.wellspring.one​ Facebook: / njwellspring​ Instagram: / njwellspring​ "We exist to ignite a craving for Jesus by relentlessly loving our community”

Join us in our "His Grace Is Sufficient" series // Sunday, December 15, 2024 Sign up for a Group! wellspring.one/groups Website: www.wellspring.one​ Facebook: / njwellspring​ Instagram: / njwellspring​ "We exist to ignite a craving for Jesus by relentlessly loving our community”

Join us in our "His Grace Is Sufficient" series // Sunday, December 8, 2024 Sign up for a Group! wellspring.one/groups Website: www.wellspring.one​ Facebook: / njwellspring​ Instagram: / njwellspring​ "We exist to ignite a craving for Jesus by relentlessly loving our community”

Join us in our "His Grace Is Sufficient" series // Sunday, December 1, 2024 Sign up for a Group! wellspring.one/groups Website: www.wellspring.one​ Facebook: / njwellspring​ Instagram: / njwellspring​ "We exist to ignite a craving for Jesus by relentlessly loving our community”

Join us in our "Bring Your Best" series // Sunday, November 24, 2024 Sign up for a Group! wellspring.one/groups Website: www.wellspring.one​ Facebook: / njwellspring​ Instagram: / njwellspring​ "We exist to ignite a craving for Jesus by relentlessly loving our community”

Join us in our "Bring Your Best" series // Sunday, November 17, 2024 Sign up for a Group! wellspring.one/groups Website: www.wellspring.one​ Facebook: / njwellspring​ Instagram: / njwellspring​ "We exist to ignite a craving for Jesus by relentlessly loving our community”

Join us in our "Bring Your Best" series // Sunday, November 10, 2024 Sign up for a Group! wellspring.one/groups Website: www.wellspring.one​ Facebook: / njwellspring​ Instagram: / njwellspring​ "We exist to ignite a craving for Jesus by relentlessly loving our community”

Join us in our "Bring Your Best" series // Sunday, November 3, 2024 Sign up for a Group! wellspring.one/groups Website: www.wellspring.one​ Facebook: / njwellspring​ Instagram: / njwellspring​ "We exist to ignite a craving for Jesus by relentlessly loving our community”

Join us in our "Bring Your Best" series // Sunday, October 29, 2024 Sign up for a Group! wellspring.one/groups Website: www.wellspring.one​ Facebook: / njwellspring​ Instagram: / njwellspring​ "We exist to ignite a craving for Jesus by relentlessly loving our community”