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Spring Lake Church – Downtown
Sermon: God Gave Us His Word
Teacher: Ryan Groshek
Passages: Gen 2:8-9, Gen 15:1-6, 2 Sam 7:4-16, Heb 1:1-3

In “God Gave Us His Word,” Pastor Ryan Groshek traces the faithfulness of God’s self-revelation from creation to Christ. God spoke His Word in the garden, gave His Word of promise to Abraham and David, and ultimately gave His Word made flesh in Jesus. From the beginning, God has revealed Himself so that we might know Him, trust Him, and believe. The Word who created all things became flesh for our salvation, inviting us to respond in faith and receive eternal life.

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Spring Lake Church – Bellevue
Sermon: God Gave Us His Word
Teacher: Adam Jackson
Passages: Gen 2:8-9, Gen 15:1-6, 2 Sam 7:4-16, Heb 1:1-3

In “God Gave Us His Word,” Pastor Adam Jackson traces the faithfulness of God’s self-revelation from creation to Christ. God spoke His Word in the garden, gave His Word of promise to Abraham and David, and ultimately gave His Word made flesh in Jesus. From the beginning, God has revealed Himself so that we might know Him, trust Him, and believe. The Word who created all things became flesh for our salvation, inviting us to respond in faith and receive eternal life.

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Spring Lake Church – Bellevue
Sermon: God Gave Us Life
Teacher: Arlen Chastain
Passages: Genesis 2-3

In “God Gave Us Life,” Pastor Arlen Chastain teaches from Genesis 2–3, reminding us that God created humanity with purpose, relationship, and joy. In Eden, life was whole—but sin entered, paradise was lost, and brokenness followed. Yet even in judgment, God promised a Redeemer who would crush the serpent and restore what was lost. Scripture points us from creation to hope, and to the life only God can give.

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Spring Lake Church – Downtown
Sermon: God Gave Us Life
Teacher: Jeff Pittman
Passages: Genesis 2-3

In “God Gave Us Life,” Pastor Jeff Pittman teaches from Genesis 2–3, reminding us that God created humanity with purpose, relationship, and joy. In Eden, life was whole—but sin entered, paradise was lost, and brokenness followed. Yet even in judgment, God promised a Redeemer who would crush the serpent and restore what was lost. Scripture points us from creation to hope, and to the life only God can give.

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In this week’s episode of The Follow Up, we explore John 8:31–59, where Jesus reveals what true freedom really is. Even believers can live as though they’re still enslaved, and in this conversation we unpack why that happens, how to recognize the chains we often ignore, and what it looks like to pursue freedom in Christ with intention.

Pastors Jack, Jeff, and Bill discuss:

– The difference between independence and true freedom

– Why we’re often the last to see our own areas of bondage

– Idols that quietly control our hearts

– How Scripture and community work together to expose what enslaves us

– Jesus’ staggering claim: “Before Abraham was, I AM.”

– Practical steps to move toward spiritual freedom

If you’re stuck in one area of life and longing for change, this episode offers both clarity and hope.

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Spring Lake Church – Downtown
Sermon: Freedom in the Father
Teacher: Jeff Lederer
Passages: John 8:31-59

In “Freedom in the Father,” Pastor Jeff Lederer teaches from John 8:31–59, showing that true freedom comes only through Christ. Jesus exposes the slavery of sin, confronts false spiritual confidence, and reveals Himself as the great “I AM.” Real freedom changes our actions, our words, and our worship, leading us to eternal life in Him. We’re invited to recognize our chains, trust Christ, and walk in His truth together.

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Spring Lake Church – Bellevue
Sermon: Freedom in the Father
Teacher: Jack Guerra
Passages: John 8:31-59

In “Freedom in the Father,” Pastor Jack Guerra teaches from John 8:31–59, where Jesus reveals that true discipleship means holding to His word—and that the truth sets us free. He confronts the crowd’s spiritual slavery, shows that real freedom changes how we live, and promises eternal life to those who obey Him. When Jesus declares “before Abraham was born, I am,” He makes clear that He is God Himself. Only the Son can set us free indeed.

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In this week’s Follow Up episode, Pastors Jack and Arlen dive deeper into John 8 — one of the most theologically dense and debated chapters in the New Testament. They discuss why Jesus says He is “the light of the world,” what it means that He uses the divine name “I AM,” and how to think about faith when people ask for more “proof.”

They also address the famous passage of the woman caught in adultery — why it appears in some Bibles and not others — and why textual transparency actually strengthens rather than weakens our confidence in Scripture.

Other themes include:

• How assumptions distort our view of Jesus

• Why every worldview relies on faith

• How logic and experience work together

• The tension of truth and grace

• Why Jesus’ clarity is actually compassion

This episode offers a grounded, pastoral, and thoughtful exploration of what Jesus claimed about Himself — and what that means for us today.

Spring Lake Church – Bellevue
Sermon: What More Do You Need?
Teacher: Arlen Chastain
Passages: John 8:12-30

In “What More Do You Need?” Pastor Arlen Chastain walks through John 8:12–30, where Jesus declares Himself the light of the world and the One sent by the Father. Though the Pharisees demand more proof, Jesus reveals that His words, His works, and the Father’s own testimony confirm His identity. He warns that unbelief leads to dying in sin, but faith leads to life. The question remains for us today: What more do we need to believe?

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Spring Lake Church – Downtown
Sermon: What More Do You Need?
Teacher: Jack Guerra
Passages: John 8:12-30

In “What More Do You Need?” Pastor Jack Guerra walks through John 8:12–30, where Jesus declares Himself the light of the world and the One sent by the Father. Though the Pharisees demand more proof, Jesus reveals that His words, His works, and the Father’s own testimony confirm His identity. He warns that unbelief leads to dying in sin, but faith leads to life. The question remains for us today: What more do we need to believe?

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