Spring Lake Church

Bill sits down with Pastor Jack and Pastor Arlen to unpack John 18, the night of Jesus's arrest. All three pastors preached this passage over the weekend, and they bring different angles on what it means that Jesus was in complete control the whole time.

The conversation covers why we often frame the arrest wrong, the dramatic contrast between Jesus's courage and Peter's denial, and the beautiful detail of the charcoal fire that John uses to connect Peter's worst moment to his restoration in chapter 21. They also celebrate the Lawrence Campus hard launch and challenge listeners to be intentional as they walk through Holy Week.

Note: The Follow Up will not air next week. Staff are off for Easter Monday. We will be back the following week.

Main Passage: John 18:1-27
Series: The Follow Up - Gospel of John
Week: 26

Jack sits down with Jeff Pittman and Jeff Lederer to unpack John 17 — Jesus' Priestly Prayer. This isn't a lesson on how to pray. It's a rare look into Jesus' intimate conversation with the Father as he faces the cross.

The conversation covers three powerful themes: Jesus praying for his glory to be fully revealed, the church being kept and protected as it goes out into the world (not hiding in a bubble), and the beautiful call to unity — not uniformity — modeled on the Trinity itself. Jeff Pittman makes a compelling case that sharing your faith actually strengthens it, and Jack reflects on twelve years of watching that mission bear fruit at Spring Lake.

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Main Passage: John 17
Series: The Follow Up – Gospel of John
Week: 25

Spring Lake Church – Bellevue
Sermon: Jesus Prays
Teacher: Jeff Pittman
Passages: John 17

In this week's sermon, Pastor Jeff Pittman explores John 17. Jesus prays to be glorified, for His disciples to be protected and sanctified, and for all believers to live in unity. This message reminds us of Christ's heart for His people and the deep love that unites His Church. We're glad you're here—come grow with us.

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Bill, Adam Jackson, and Arlen Chastain go deeper on "When the Going Gets Tough" from John 15:26–16:33. Recorded during Winter Storm Elsa with everyone snowed in, this Blizzard Edition covers the role of the Holy Spirit as our Advocate, the difference between experience-driven faith and Spirit-led faith, and why the grief Jesus warned about isn't the end of the story.

The guys get personal about loss, hope, and what it means to have the Spirit of God alive in you — even when life feels like a blizzard.

📖 John 15:26–16:33 | That You May Believe – Gospel of John | Week 24

Bill sits down with Pastor Jack and Pastor Garet to unpack John 15 — the vine and the branches. The conversation starts with a fun look at their opening sermon illustrations (Jack grabbed a stick from the woods, Garet brought baby possums named Crash and Eddie), then gets into what it really means to stay connected to Jesus.

They explore the Holy Spirit as the "sap" of the vine, why Jesus calling himself the "true vine" is a direct response to Israel's failure in the Old Testament, and how to think about seasons of pruning. Bill shares his apple tree story, Jack talks about his grapevine, and all three get honest about what it looks like to love people we disagree with in a culture addicted to outrage.

Main Passage: John 15
Series: The Follow Up – Gospel of John
Week: 23

Spring Lake Church – Downtown
Sermon: Stay Connected
Teacher: Garet Meyer
Passages: John 15:1-25

Spring Lake Church Downtown Campus shares “Stay Connected” with Pastor Garet Meyer from John 15:1-25. Jesus calls us to remain in Him as our true source, remembering that apart from Him we can do nothing. As we stay connected, love is expected, and fruit is produced—even in the face of rejection. Be encouraged to abide in Christ and reflect His love. We’re glad you’re here.

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