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What is the reason we gather together as a church? Why did Christ set up the "assembly" the way He did, and what does that mean to us today? We will look at three critical truths we all must reconcile in terms of the church.

"Know thyself" is a common aphorism that causes us to examine our own lives to determine their value. What danger is there when we attempt to order our lives outside of the context of what God? What suffers when we focus on our own pursuits and desires? Join us Sunday as we talk about our true identity in Christ.

"Who do you say I am?" It's the question we all must reconcile when it comes to what we believe about Jesus. If we say He is our Savior, He tells us to deny ourselves and carry our cross and follow Him. So what does that look like?

"Be careful," Jesus says in Matthew 16. He knew that his disciples walked dangerously close to overlooking their spiritual well-being to focus on their physical needs. Do we really trust the sovereignty of God to take care of us? Why would God want us to be careful in regard to our spiritual growth?

We're back in the book of Matthew this week with the story of someone who cried out to Jesus in a time of terrible suffering. We will see the way Christ interacts with her and see a couple of fascinating lessons He demonstrates. These lessons serve as an example for how we can make time for others in our lives who need Christ.

God is always leading. He is always ahead of us, no matter where we are in the circumstances of life. This Sunday, we will break from our series in Matthew to look at the story of the Israelites in the wilderness, and see three important ways we can know God is actively leading in our lives, in our families, and in our churches.

Peter trusted God so much that he was willing to step out of the boat, into the storm, and walk toward Jesus when He said, "Come." Is it possible for us to have that much passion and courage? What glorious miracles will God perform when we trust in Jesus, leave the relative safety of the boat, and step onto the waves?

The imprisoned John the Baptist crucified his flesh in order to live for the glory of God. How can we do the same? How can we become people who can truly say, "For me to live is Christ, to die is gain?"

One of the things that defines faith is looking beyond the physical, present circumstances, and trusting God that He is holding them. It's not always easy in the tough times, but God by His Spirit enables us to walk by faith, not by sight.

At Wellspring, we strive to faithfully to declare the truths of God's Word. This week we'll talk about one of the most polarizing and controversial doctrines of the faith: the eternal destination of those who reject Christ's offer of salvation, hell. Are our eyes on God, or are our eyes on ourselves and our own sense of right and wrong?