Living Spring Podcast

We have an enemy the devil who prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. This is why it is so important to know the Word of God and have it written on our hearts. This week, Pastor John talks about staying alert and of sober mind with our eyes open.

Where is God where there is so much suffering in the world? That is a great question. This week Pastor John talks about how Jesus meets us in places that just don’t make sense and reminds us, He is always with us.

One might think to themselves, “I have never heard God speak to me”. The real question is, “are we listening?” This week, Pastor John talks about how God speaks to us, when we truly listen to Him.

This week, Pastor John dives into the question of “Who is God?”. His ways are not our ways, nor are His thoughts like ours. The heart of our Heavenly Father is bigger than we could ever imagine and we listen to a parable told by Jesus that describes just how compassionate the creator of the universe is.

Everyone knows someone great at what they do.  Whether it is an athlete, CEO, mom, musician, cook or whatever, those people that excel have a couple things in common. They submit themselves to the best practices of their craft and they do it over and over again. The shaping of our soul is no different. To thrive in our relationship with Jesus we need to submit ourselves to certain practices that Jesus taught and that people with vibrant spiritual lives incorporate into their life rhythms. This week we begin the discussion of what those are and why they are important.

This week, we hear from Pastor Christina with an update from Empowering Lives International (ELI). She delivers a wonderful message of restoration, which is what our Savior specializes in!

This sermon explores the story of Moses and the Burning Bush. Moses was willing to stop what he was doing, pay attention, and it led to a conversation with God that changed his life and the life of Israel forever. Let’s follow Moses’ lead and be more attentive to the burning bushes and ordinary miracles God puts in our path this week.

All too often we are quick to be first with our words. James, Jesus’ half brother, tells us to be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. This week Pastor John talks about the need for us to hear others is just important as for us to be heard by other.

Those who are different from ourselves seem odd at times. But when we strip away all the outward appearance, the beauty that is inside us all is revealed. This week we see how the Apostle Paul’s goal to win over others is how we should strive to be toward one another.

The Apostle Peter said, “The end is near”. He also said, “A day is like a thousand years to the Lord, and a thousand years is like a day”. This week Pastor John explains how an eternal perspective can help guide our hearts and minds in this “season” of eternity. Soon, season 2 will be here, and the here and now will have passed away.