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Be Careful Which Voice You Marry

Pastor Michael Petillo | June 7, 2026

In this powerful message from Revelation 2:18-29, Pastor Michael Petillo examines Jesus' letter to the church in Thyatira and delivers a sobering warning about the voices we allow to shape our beliefs and convictions.

At first glance, Thyatira appeared to be a thriving church. Jesus commended them for their love, faith, service, perseverance, and continual growth. Yet despite all these strengths, there was a hidden danger that threatened their spiritual future. The church had tolerated a false voice—symbolized by "Jezebel"—that encouraged compromise with sin and redefined what God had clearly called wrong.

Pastor Michael explores how the spirit of Jezebel is not merely about one person, but about any teaching or influence that takes what God calls sinful and reframes it as acceptable, beneficial, or even righteous. Drawing parallels between the ancient city of Thyatira and modern culture, he challenges believers to carefully examine the voices they are listening to through media, social platforms, influencers, and even popular theological movements.

The heart of the message centers on a powerful truth: people often seek out voices that affirm what they already want rather than voices that call them to surrender and obedience. Just as King Ahab "married" Jezebel and embraced a voice that justified his rebellion, many believers today can be tempted to embrace teachings that make peace with sin rather than confronting it.

But the sermon doesn't end with warning—it ends with hope. Looking to the story of Elijah and ultimately to the cross of Christ, Pastor Michael reminds listeners that the answer to deception is not fear but a deeper revelation of God's character. Jesus willingly stood in the place of sinners and absorbed the judgment we deserved. When we truly understand the goodness of God demonstrated at the cross, we gain the trust necessary to embrace His Word, even when it challenges us.

This message is a call to discernment, repentance, and wholehearted devotion to Christ. As believers learn to trust God's heart, they become less vulnerable to compromising voices and more committed to following the truth of His Word. In the end, nothing this world offers is worth trading away the ultimate prize—the Morning Star, Jesus Himself.

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When You Hear God's Voice, Respond Right Away to His Invitation

Preached by Elder Tim Coen | May 31, 2026

In this powerful message, Elder Tim Coen builds on the themes from the previous week's sermon and challenges believers to examine how they respond when life exposes the gap between what they care about and what they can actually control. Drawing from Proverbs, Hebrews, Philippians, and the life of Jesus, he reminds us that guarding our hearts is not primarily about trying harder, doing more, or protecting ourselves from every threat. It begins with trusting God completely.

Tim explores the reality of spiritual warfare, warning against two common mistakes: living in fear of the enemy or dismissing him altogether. While Satan remains active, believers can stand firm because Christ has already secured the victory. The real battle often takes place in the heart, where fear, self-reliance, and doubt compete against faith and trust.

Using the illustration of our "circle of ability" and our "circle of care," Tim shows how many of us spend our lives trying to close the gap between the things we care about and the things we can actually fix. We pursue more knowledge, work harder, spread ourselves thinner, or eventually shut down emotionally just to cope with the pressure. Yet none of these strategies can satisfy the deep need God designed us to feel.

At the center of the message is a simple but life-changing truth: when the burden feels too heavy, God is inviting us to bring our cares to Him. The discomfort we feel is not evidence that God has abandoned us—it is an invitation to trust the One whose ability and care are limitless. The critical moment comes when we must choose whether to believe God's goodness or the enemy's lies.

Looking to Jesus as our example, Tim highlights how Christ faced the greatest burden imaginable yet responded with complete dependence on His Father. Through prayer, surrender, and obedience, Jesus demonstrated what it looks like to trust God fully. His death and resurrection forever prove the Father's goodness and faithfulness.

The challenge for every believer is clear: when God speaks, respond immediately. Don't harden your heart. Bring your worries, fears, and burdens to Him in prayer. Trust that He is near, that He cares, and that nothing can separate you from His love. As we learn to respond to His invitation right away, we discover the peace, rest, and freedom that only Christ can give.

Join us as we explore what it means to stop striving, stop protecting ourselves, and start trusting the God whose love and power are greater than every burden we carry.

Pastor Michael Petillo’s message “The Battle for the Throne” focused on the spiritual battle taking place in every believer’s heart — a battle over who will reign on the throne of our lives. Using Isaiah 7, he unpacked how the attack against Jerusalem was ultimately a picture of Satan’s attempt to remove Christ from His rightful place in us. Even though fear, temptation, anxiety, lust, hopelessness, and distraction constantly assault believers through modern culture and spiritual warfare, God’s promise remains the same: the enemy cannot overthrow what Christ has established.

The sermon emphasized that Satan’s goal has always been to replace the rule of Jesus with another “king” — fear instead of peace, depression instead of joy, selfishness instead of surrender, hopelessness instead of faith. Pastor Michael explained that the “burned-out embers” in Isaiah represent defeated spiritual forces that appear intimidating but ultimately have no power to destroy God’s purposes. Like King Ahaz, believers are often tempted to trust in human solutions, self-effort, or worldly systems instead of resting in God’s promises and fighting the battle through faith.

At the center of the message was the prophecy of Immanuel — “God with us.” Pastor Michael reminded the church that the victory over sin and spiritual oppression is not found in human strength, discipline, or religious performance, but in Christ Himself living within us through the Holy Spirit. Because Jesus came, lived perfectly, died for our sins, and established a New Covenant, believers now have a new nature empowered by God’s Spirit. The Christian life is not about trying harder; it is about trusting deeper in the One who already won the battle.

The message closed with encouragement for believers who feel weary in the fight. Pastor Michael stressed that sanctification is often a slow battle, but the very fact that a believer continues fighting against sin is evidence that God’s life is active within them. He outlined three evidences of genuine faith: a growing desire for prayer and intimacy with God, obedience to the Spirit’s prompting, and running toward God instead of hiding after failure. Ultimately, “The Battle for the Throne” was a call to reject fear and self-reliance, stand firm in faith, and trust that Christ in us is greater than every force trying to dethrone Him.

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"You Got the House… But Where’s the Water"

Pastor Michael Petillo delivers a powerful Graduation Sunday message centered on a simple but life-changing truth: you can have all the outward ingredients for success and still be missing the one thing that truly gives life. Preaching from Book of Judges 1:11-15, he unpacks the story of Acsah asking her father Caleb not just for land, but for “springs of water.” While the land represented opportunity, provision, and a future, the springs represented something deeper — the life and presence of God through the Holy Spirit.

Speaking directly to graduates stepping into new seasons of adulthood, Pastor Michael reminds listeners that careers, degrees, relationships, and accomplishments can never fully satisfy the human soul. Without the “springs,” even good gifts eventually become dry. The message challenges young people to seek God’s presence above everything else as they step into college, careers, ministry, marriage, and the unknowns of the future.

The sermon then outlines three practical ways believers can keep the Holy Spirit at the center of their lives:

• Stay connected to the people of God through committed church community and fellowship.
• Devour the Word of God daily so the Holy Spirit has truth to strengthen and guide you with.
• Stay present with God instead of living consumed by fear and anxiety about the future.

Drawing from Book of Acts, Gospel of Matthew, and Book of Isaiah, the message encourages graduates to trust that God’s grace meets them one day at a time. Pastor Michael reminds listeners that transition seasons often feel uncomfortable and uncertain, but if they remain close to Jesus, rooted in Scripture, and connected to the church, God can transform even desert seasons into “pools of living water.”

This encouraging and deeply practical message is a reminder for graduates and believers alike that success without the presence of God will always leave the soul thirsty — but life with the Holy Spirit brings peace, strength, purpose, and lasting joy.

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On Mother’s Day 2026, Pastor Billy Coker shared a powerful message titled “Clinging to a Mother’s Love,” walking through the story of Naomi and Ruth in the book of Ruth. 

Set during one of Israel’s darkest seasons, Pastor Billy described Ruth as a story of both faith and famine—a reminder that while people often try to fix the famine around them, God is ultimately calling them to restore their faith. Naomi’s family left the land of promise searching for provision in Moab, but instead experienced devastating loss. After losing her husband and sons, Naomi returned home feeling empty, bitter, and convinced she had failed.

The message focused deeply on the burden of “mom guilt.” Naomi believed she had nothing left to offer her daughters-in-law and encouraged them to return to their old lives. Pastor Billy connected this struggle to the pressures many mothers carry today: wondering if they’ve done enough, given enough, taught enough, or failed their children along the way. Yet he reminded the church that true security is not found in performance, but in first being secure as daughters of Christ. 

Even in Naomi’s despair, Ruth saw something worth clinging to. Though Naomi felt broken, the testimony of God still rested on her life. Ruth wasn’t drawn to Naomi’s circumstances—she was drawn to the presence of God she could still see within her. Pastor Billy emphasized that even when believers feel spiritually empty, God’s fragrance and faithfulness still shine through their lives.

The sermon also highlighted the tender heart of God revealed through a mother’s love. From Isaiah’s promise that God comforts His people like a mother, to Jesus caring for His own mother while hanging on the cross, Scripture reveals the compassion and nurturing nature of God through motherhood. Pastor Billy reminded the church that while fathers carry a unique calling, there are places in the human heart that only a mother’s love can reach. 

The message closed with encouragement for every mother carrying disappointment, exhaustion, or insecurity: God still sees you, still honors you, and still uses your life as a testimony to others. Even in seasons of famine, there can still be a harvest growing within.

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No More Excuses… Let’s Fill the House
Guest Speaker David Ham (Soul Cry Church, Queens, NY) | Preached at Springs Church | May 3, 2026

In this powerful and convicting message from Luke 14:7–24, Guest Speaker David Ham brings a timely word to Springs Church, calling believers to embrace a Kingdom mindset marked by humility, urgency, and radical invitation. What begins as a dinner scene in the house of a Pharisee unfolds into a deeper revelation: God’s table is open, His invitation is active, and His desire is for His house to be full.

David first highlights the posture of the Kingdom—humility. Jesus challenges the tendency to seek honor and recognition, teaching that true elevation comes from choosing the lowest seat. Pride looks for position, but humility makes room for God’s grace and unity. Simply put, we can’t fill the house if we’re focused on elevating ourselves.

The message then shifts from where we sit to who we invite. Kingdom hospitality isn’t about surrounding ourselves with those who can benefit us—it’s about reaching the overlooked, the marginalized, and the unlikely. This kind of invitation reflects the heart of God and breaks down every barrier of status, comfort, and preference.

Through the parable of the great banquet, David exposes how excuses keep people from responding to God’s call. Whether it’s possessions, work, or relationships, even good things can become distractions when they take priority over God’s purpose. Excuses reveal where our hearts truly are.

But the invitation doesn’t stop. The master sends his servants out into the streets, lanes, highways, and hedges—compelling everyone to come in. This is the picture of God’s relentless grace: the broken are welcomed, the rejected are restored, and the lost are brought into His family.

David closes with a clear call to action for Springs Church: we are not just invited to the table—we are sent to fill it. Grace gives us both a seat and a responsibility. It’s time to lay down excuses, take the lowest place, extend the widest invitation, and boldly reach people with the Gospel.

No more excuses. No more empty seats. Let’s fill the house.

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Stop Scrolling – Start GoingPreached by Pastor Michael Petillo | April 26, 2026

In this powerful Mission Sunday message, Pastor Michael Petillo challenges believers to move from passive faith to active purpose. Centered on John 17, the sermon unpacks a core truth: to follow Jesus is to be sent. Christianity is not just about belief—it’s about mission.

Jesus declares, “As the Father has sent Me, I am sending you” (John 17:18), reminding us that every believer is called to live on mission. Pastor Michael explains that mission has two key components: revealing God and helping save others. Just as Jesus revealed the Father and gave Himself as a sacrifice, we are called to live lives that point people to truth and love.

A major tension many Christians feel is around the idea of “being sent to save.” But the message reframes this: when truth and love collide, mission becomes inevitable. Like someone cured of a deadly disease sharing the cure, a genuine encounter with Jesus produces a natural urgency to reach others.

The sermon highlights a critical outcome of living on mission—joy. Jesus says He shared His mission with His disciples so they would be filled with joy. Pastor Michael emphasizes that a lack of joy in many believers today may actually stem from a lack of mission. We were created with a deep, God-given need for purpose, and when we lose that, we lose our sense of fulfillment.

Drawing from personal stories and cultural observations, he contrasts the childlike desire to live for something bigger with how adulthood often drifts into self-centered living. When personal comfort becomes the highest priority, mission disappears—and with it, joy and purpose.

The second half of the message addresses the greatest obstacle to mission: worldliness. Defined as an overindulgence in the distractions and values of the world, worldliness dulls our spiritual sensitivity and distances us from experiencing true intimacy with God. It creates a subtle, persistent unease that keeps us from fully engaging with Him.

Pastor Michael warns that many Christians are still attending church but are no longer experiencing “eternal life” as Jesus defines it—an ongoing, vibrant relationship with God. Without this, the fire for mission fades.

The message closes with a call to self-examination and surrender. Through scriptures like Hebrews 3 and Romans 2, listeners are encouraged to allow the Holy Spirit to search their hearts, restore conviction, and rekindle a passion for God and His mission.

This sermon is a bold invitation: stop living distracted, comfortable, and inward-focused—and start living sent.

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Purging the Church at Pergamum
Preached by Pastor Billy Coker | April 19, 2026

In this sobering and timely message from Revelation 2:12–17, Pastor Billy Coker unpacks Jesus’ warning to the church in Pergamum—a faithful yet compromised church living in the midst of intense spiritual darkness. 

While commending their perseverance under persecution—even holding fast after the martyrdom of Antipas—Jesus confronts a deeper issue: mixture. The church had begun to tolerate false teachings and sinful compromise, blending devotion to Christ with the values and practices of the surrounding culture. 

Pastor Billy highlights a central truth:
It is better to suffer in the mystery of Christ than to settle for a mixture with the world.

Drawing from the story of Balaam, he explains how the enemy often cannot curse what God has blessed—but can tempt believers into self-compromise. What persecution couldn’t destroy, deception began to corrupt from within. 

The message identifies two pathways to compromise:

• Desperation – giving in under pressure or prolonged suffering
• Deception – slowly embracing worldly values and justifying sin

Pergamum resisted the first—but fell into the second.

Pastor Billy calls the Church back to purity through repentance, emphasizing that the Word of God is a “two-edged sword”—both comforting and correcting, able to expose and remove compromise from our lives. 

The challenge is clear:
Reject cultural compromise, preach truth without dilution, and return fully to Christ.

The message closes with powerful promises for those who overcome:

• Hidden manna – true spiritual sustenance from God
• A white stone – a symbol of victory and acceptance
• A new name – a restored identity given by God Himself 

This sermon is both a warning and an invitation—to remain faithful in a compromising world and to trust the One who knows where you dwell and walks with you through it.

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Trusting the God Who Sets the Limits
Preached by Pastor Michael Petillo | April 12, 2026

In this week’s message, Pastor Michael Petillo continues the series through the seven churches in Revelation by focusing on the church of Smyrna in Revelation 2:8–11—a church that receives no correction from Jesus, only a warning: suffering is coming. 

This powerful sermon tackles a reality many believers struggle with—how to understand and endure suffering without becoming offended at God. Smyrna reminds us that following Jesus does not exempt us from pressure, pain, or accusation. In fact, suffering and spiritual opposition often go hand in hand, turning external hardship into internal battles of doubt, fear, and discouragement.

Pastor Michael highlights a key truth: if we don’t understand suffering correctly, we will misinterpret what God is doing. Instead of being refined, we risk becoming bitter and walking away from Him.

Through Jesus’ words to Smyrna, we’re given three anchors to hold onto in seasons of pressure:

1. Jesus Is in Control
When Jesus declares that He is “the First and the Last,” He reminds us that our lives—and even our suffering—are not random. Every trial has a limit. Just as God set boundaries in Job’s story, He also sets boundaries on our suffering. What feels like chaos is often our plans colliding with His greater purpose.

2. Jesus Knows Our Suffering
Jesus doesn’t just observe our pain—He experienced it. He understands affliction firsthand. When He says “I know,” it’s not informational—it’s relational. He walks with us through every trial, using it to refine our faith and deepen our dependence on Him.

3. Suffering Produces Something Eternal
Suffering reveals what’s truly in our hearts and what our lives are built on. Comfort can hide weaknesses, but pressure exposes them. Like fruit that must be bruised to ripen, God uses trials to mature us, strip away distractions, and realign our lives with what truly matters.

Ultimately, Jesus doesn’t just tell us to endure suffering—He calls us to understand Him in it. As we fix our eyes on who He is, what He’s doing, and the eternal reward ahead—the “crown of life”—we find the strength to remain faithful.

This message is a call to shift our perspective: suffering isn’t meaningless—it’s measured, purposeful, and held in the hands of a faithful God. And when we respond with trust and worship, even in the pressure, we position ourselves not just to endure—but to overcome.

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“Your Heart Was Made to Burn” | Pastor Michael Petillo

On Easter Sunday, Pastor Michael Petillo walks us through the powerful story of the road to Emmaus in Luke 24, revealing a truth that goes beyond simply knowing about Jesus—our hearts were made to come alive in Him. 

Focusing on the two discouraged disciples, the message highlights how easy it is to respect Jesus, admire His teachings, and even believe the facts of Easter—yet still live with a heart that feels distant, unchanged, or spiritually cold. Like these disciples, many people move from hope to disappointment, quietly concluding, “We had hoped…”

But everything shifts when Jesus draws near.

Pastor Michael emphasizes that the turning point wasn’t an argument or emotional moment—it was Jesus speaking. As He opened the Scriptures, something supernatural happened: their hearts began to burn. What they had known intellectually suddenly became alive and personal.

This message centers on three key movements:

• What they knew and lost — They respected Jesus but lost hope and moved on.
• How everything changed — Jesus revealed Himself through Scripture, awakening their hearts.
• Don’t let go of Him — They leaned in, stayed with Him, and positioned themselves to encounter Him.

Through personal testimony and biblical insight, Pastor Michael reminds us that real faith isn’t about trying harder or knowing more—it’s about encountering the living Christ. When Jesus speaks, hearts come alive, fear loses its grip, and a deep, unshakable joy begins to grow.

This Easter message is an invitation:
Stop walking away. Turn back. Not to religion—but to a real, living relationship with Jesus.

Because the same risen Savior who walked that road still speaks today—and He still sets hearts on fire.