Spring Lake Church

Welcome to this week’s episode of The Follow-Up! We’re diving into Romans 14 and part of 15 with Pastors Jeff and Arlen as we explore what it means to live united in Christ—even in the midst of disagreements.

👥 In this episode:

-How do we decide what’s essential vs. debatable in our faith?
-What does unity look like when we interpret Scripture differently?
-How do we avoid being a stumbling block to others?
-Living in a way that builds up our neighbors—for their good and for the gospel.
-The importance of knowing, loving, and truly caring for those around us.

💬 Arlen shares a powerful quote that shapes how we handle conflict:

“If you’re wrong about the way you’re right—you’re wrong.”


Whether you’re navigating faith conversations in your home, church, or neighborhood, this episode offers practical wisdom rooted in Scripture.

📖 Key Scripture: Romans 14:1–15:2
🗣 Featured Guests: Pastor Jeff & Pastor Arlen
🎙 Host: Carrie Vajko

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Spring Lake Church - Bellevue
Sermon: United in Christ
Teacher: Pastor Jeff Pittman
Bible Passages: Romans 14:1–23, Romans 15:1–6

In this message, Pastor Jeff Pittman walks us through Romans 14 and the beginning of Romans 15, calling the church to live in unity despite differences in personal convictions. We are reminded that we belong to the Lord and are called to put others before ourselves, especially when our freedoms may cause someone else to stumble. The message emphasizes living like Jesus—choosing humility, pursuing peace, and building one another up in love. This sermon encourages us to reflect on how we treat one another in matters of faith and to honor Christ in both our actions and attitudes.

We're glad you're joining us today—may this message encourage you to live united in Christ.
Website: https://www.springlakechurch.org/
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Spring Lake Church - Downtown
Sermon: United in Christ
Teacher: Pastor Arlen Chastain
Bible Passages: Romans 14:1–23, Romans 15:1–6

In this message, Pastor Arlen Chastain walks us through Romans 14 and the beginning of Romans 15, calling the church to live in unity despite differences in personal convictions. We are reminded that we belong to the Lord and are called to put others before ourselves, especially when our freedoms may cause someone else to stumble. The message emphasizes living like Jesus—choosing humility, pursuing peace, and building one another up in love. This sermon encourages us to reflect on how we treat one another in matters of faith and to honor Christ in both our actions and attitudes.

We're glad you're joining us today—may this message encourage you to live united in Christ.
Website: https://www.springlakechurch.org/
Give: https://slcgroups.churchcenter.com/giving
Prayer Requests: https://slcgroups.churchcenter.com/people/forms/9104

In this episode of The Follow-Up, Pastor Bill sits down with Pastor Adam and Pastor Jack to unpack the meaty truths of Romans 13. They tackle how transformation flows from God’s mercy, not our self-effort, why authentic love sometimes means hard conversations, and how we can shine Christ’s light in everyday moments — even tipping well at a restaurant!

You’ll hear practical stories, honest struggles, and actionable ways to live out your faith beyond Sunday. They also wrestle with how Christians should engage politics without losing sight of kingdom priorities.

🔥 Topics covered:

• The difference between doing for Jesus and being with Jesus
• How social media shapes (or misshapes) your spiritual life
• Navigating love vs. people-pleasing
• The tension between submission to government and allegiance to God
• Tangible ways to show up as Christ’s ambassador at home, work, and church

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Sermon: Out of the Mold

Teacher: Pastor Jack Guerra

This message explores what it means to live “out of the mold” in three key relationships:

In Relation to Government (Romans 13:1–7)

Submit to governing authorities, recognizing their role as God’s servants for justice and order.

In Relation to One Another (Romans 13:8–10)

Fulfill God’s law by loving your neighbor as yourself.

In Relation to Time (Romans 13:11–14)

Live with urgency, putting aside darkness and clothing yourself with Christ as you await His return.

Watch the full sermon and follow along here:

🔗 https://www.bible.com/events/49441757

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Sermon: Out of the Mold

Teacher: Pastor Adam Jackson

This message explores what it means to live “out of the mold” in three key relationships:

In Relation to Government (Romans 13:1–7)

Let everyone be subject to governing authorities, understanding that all authority is established by God

In Relation to One Another (Romans 13:8–10)

Fulfill the law through love — love your neighbor as yourself.

In Relation to Time (John 13:11–14)

As Jesus modeled servant-hearted love, we too are called to serve one another

Watch the full sermon and follow along here:

🔗 https://www.bible.com/events/49441757

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In this episode of The Follow Up, Pastors Jeff and Jeff take you deeper into Romans 12 and explore what it means to love sincerely, even when it’s misunderstood.

How do you set boundaries without abandoning grace?
How do you show mercy to someone who’s hurt you?
And what does real, Christ-centered love look like in the face of hostility?

We unpack the difference between cultural definitions of love and the sacrificial, transformative love modeled by Jesus. If you’ve ever struggled with forgiveness, accountability, or loving difficult people, this conversation offers practical tools and gospel-centered encouragement.

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Love in Action (Romans 12:9-21, 1 Samuel 24) | Pastor Jeff Lederer

In this episode, Pastor Jeff Lederer from Spring Lake Church Bellevue unpacks what it means to live out real love in action. Drawing from Romans 12, John 15, and 1 Samuel 24, you’ll discover how to reflect Jesus’ love, extend grace to others — even those who hurt you — and overcome evil with good.

Key takeaways:
• How sincere love shapes Christian living
• Why blessing those who oppose us matters
• Lessons from David’s mercy and Saul’s response

This message offers practical encouragement for anyone seeking to live with grace, humility, and the love of Christ in a broken world.

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Love in Action (Romans 12:9-21) | Pastor Jeff Pittman

In this episode, Pastor Jeff Pittman from Spring Lake Church explores what it means to put love into action. Drawing from Romans 12:9-21, you’ll hear how real, Christ-like love transforms our relationships — inside the church, with those who oppose us, and in the face of evil.

Key takeaways:
• How sincere love shapes Christian community
• Why love must extend beyond the church walls
• How to overcome evil by doing good and reflecting Jesus’ heart

Whether you’re struggling to love those around you or looking for encouragement in your faith walk, this message will inspire you to live out the love of Christ every day.

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This week on The Follow Up, Pastors Arlen and Jack sit down with Carrie to unpack Romans 12:1–8. Together they explore what it really means to offer ourselves as living sacrifices — no halfway commitment, no middle ground. From confronting cultural pressure to embracing humility and discovering spiritual gifts, this conversation is packed with practical insight for anyone wanting to grow in their walk with Jesus.