Living Spring Podcast

Ever had a hard time seeing someone else’s perspective? This week we talk about someone approaching Jesus with one perspective and Jesus turning it upside down.

Easter is a great time of celebration and remembrance of all that Jesus has done for us. During the season leading up to Easter it is often a great time to reflect on our humanity and frailty. In this series we look at several stories of how Jesus encountered different individuals and discover how it relates to our lives.

This sermon explores how God responds to the Israelites in the wilderness through the lens of Exodus 16. We learn that God hears the cries of the Israelites, provides manna and quail for them, and invites them to live in a new way. How will God meet you in the wilderness?

What kind of expectations do we have of ourselves that get in the way of our relationship with our Heavenly Father? This week we talk about what Jesus says about when we don’t live up to expectations of ourselves.

Every situation we walk into we come with expectations. Unfortunately, often times those expectations rely on the performance of others. This week we talk about what Jesus says about when people don’t live up to our expectations or, more importantly, when they live up to our negative ones

It’s natural to have expectations. Yelp reviews, Amazon comments and input from others help form opinions prior to purchase or experience. But expectations can also damage our relationships. In this series we will uncover some secrets for navigating, understanding and sometimes avoiding our expectations for God, each other and ourselves.

2021 started out with all the craziness that ended 2020. Sometimes it can feel like we are in a desert. Relationships, finances, careers etc all can have a desert feel. This we we talk about some of these deserts and how to experience God in them, through them and as we come out of them.

We all have expectation for 2021. Most of them are probably positive which is fine. But 2021 won’t be any different if we didn’t learn anything from 2020. This week we talk about 7 things we hope we can put into practice for the coming year.

Join us a we reflect on Hallmark movies and Mary’s song and discover the good news that God is with us in the mess.

We all had earthly fathers. Some were present, some absent, some engaged and some indifferent. We also all have a Heavenly Father. How do we know what He’s like? We know all we need to know when we see Jesus. This week we talk about why.

Have you ever been to a therapist? The good ones are able to cut through the noise and drill down to the most important issues. Fortunately we have access to one of the best counselors ever! It’s Jesus. He is called Wonderful Counselor. This week we talk about 6 issues Jesus addresses in the sermon on the mount.

We live in a time where peace seems impossible. Jesus is the Prince of Peace. If we would just relinquish our need to be in charge and become yoked with Him, it is possible to find peace. This week Pastor John talks about how we do this.

When you are on a journey it is important to travel with the right company. This week we talk about the best company we can have. Emmanuel. God with us.

We all have different ways we can identify ourselves, whether it be our family origin, ethnicity, socio-economic, education, etc. We have one thing in common, we are ALL believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ. This week, Pastor John talks about how we are reminded in the book of James to look through the lens of fellow believers.

When we ask Him, we are given wisdom. What we do with it when He gives it to us is important. This week, Pastor John talks about what it looks like to make wise choices that affect our lives in the here and now, as well as in the long run.

2020 has been a year of testing on so many levels. Finances, mental health, relationships, an election and uncertainty. What does God do when we are tested like this? Why are we going through this? This week we talk about some encouraging news about testing…God doesn’t waste any of it.”

Emotions are high before an election. This one seems to be no exception. Fortunately, Jesus was in a politically volatile environment just before people in power put him to death. This week we discuss one of his final prayers. It was for us.

Jesus wants us to be free. One of the ways to freedom from ourselves is practicing forgiveness and not pursuing justice. This week, Pastor John talks about what this looks like.

Most of us want to experience life the way God designed us to experience. The problem is that He designed us to be part of the solution. This week we talk about someone that asked Jesus and really important question. Jesus answered it and it has an impact on how we live our lives.

Do you know that you are an active participant in God’s kingdom? The parable of the talents helps remind us to give the power of God’s kingdom away even when it’s risky. What risk will you take for God’s kingdom?