Living Spring Podcast

Matthew 11:1-6 Have you ever doubted? This week we look at John the Baptist. He's in prison and wants to be sure that Jesus is the Messiah. When we go through tough times it's natural to doubt. This week we look at four reasons we doubt and four ways to overcome it.

Matthew 10:24-42 To what is God really calling us? This morning we go over 4 different ways to to a self check up. We've discussed the unbelievable benefits of knowing Christ. This week we talk about some of the costs.

Matthew 10:11-23 Jesus us talking to His disciples. How does He go from Heal the sick, raise the dead, etc in verse 8 to You will be hated by all in verse 22? What a change. This week we talk about the excitement of a life with Jesus.

Matthew 10:5-10 When you get a clear command by God and follow through in obedience in the power of God's Spirit, you will not be stopped in advancing God's Kingdom.

Matthew 9:37-10:4 Jesus asked His disciples to pray that workers would be sent into the harvest field. That seems like a valid request. We can all pray for that right? Well, this week we discover the impact a prayer like that has on our lives.

Matthew 9:35-36 This week we begin a new series on the mission of our church. Jesus' ministry was a moving, compassionate Spirit filled ministry. We take a look at what we can learn from His heart and mission.

Pastor Tom fills in for John while he's on vacation. This is part 2 of a 2 part series out of Romans about putting sin to death in our lives.

Pastor Tom fills in for John while he's on vacation. This is part 1 of a 2 part series out of Romans about putting sin to death in our lives.

Matthew 9:18-34 This week we look at three healings that Jesus performed. How do we respond to Jesus' power and authority. We look at some different perspectives of those who were healed and see how that applies to us.

Matthew 9:9-17 How do you act around people? Do you change your personality? Jesus went to a lot of parties and hung around what religious people called sinners. They missed the fact that they were in that group as well. This week we talk about three things that Jesus brought to every party.

Matthew 9:1-8. Have you ever felt paralyzed? Whether by fear, your inadequacy or your past we can all feel like the signals that God is sending aren't quite making it to us. This week we talk about two things we need. Others and (you guessed it) Jesus.

Matthew 8:28-34 - What could Jesus do with a someone as messed up as the demon possessed guy? Isn't it interesting how we see people as hopeless while Jesus sees their potential? Jesus not only saves the man possessed by demons but he gives him a ministry as well.

Matthew 8:23-27 - Jesus tells the disciples to get in the boat and go to the other side of the Sea of Galilee. During this trip Jesus teaches his disciples some things that we can learn from going through storms.

Matthew 8:17-22 This week we talk about two different kinds of balloon rides. One is a safety tested, government approved ride for the masses. The other is a 13,000 ft lawn chair with helium balloons and a pellet gun. Which one describes your relationship with God?

Matt 8:1-17 What do you do after you preach the greatest sermon ever preached? Well, you live it. That's where we find Jesus when we meet up with Him again.

Matthew 7:13-20 Jesus tells us there are two roads, two gates and two destinations. They are the narrow and wide road, the narrow and wide gate and life and destruction. One gate starts with Jesus and one starts with us. Which road are you on? This week we talk about the difference.

Back in the early 90's Saturday Night Live had a sketch with Dana Carvey playing George Bush Sr. It wouldn't be prudent...not at this juncture was a saying he would often use. Prudence is not a term that we use very much. However, scripture uses it. What is it? Do we even want it? Pastor Tom explores this term and how it impacts us.

Matt 7:12 - This week we go over the Golden Rule. We typically see this as a negative. Don't take your sister's candy. You don't want her doing that to you do you? The problem is, the Golden Rule speaks more about doing than not doing. We talk this week about doing the do.

Matt 7:7-11 Have you ever lost your car keys? This week we talk about turning over the pillows and dumping out the drawers in your life to look for the Kingdom of God.

Pastor Tom Davis fills in for John as he talks about the way of the cross. What makes you competent? Would you be excited to be called a scumbag? Pastor Tom tells us how we can focus on the things that God finds important.

What kind of standard do you apply to yourself and others? Is it God's standard? This week we talk about judging others. How do we help each other remove the harmful behaviors in our lives without being too critical?

Matt 6:33-34 It's not enough just to say Stop worrying. Fortunately, Jesus gives us some insight to help us replace that worry with something else.

Matt 6:25-32 If anyone understands the pressures of life it's Jesus. So He must know a thing or two about anxiety. He does.

Our youth director Kai Reiss preaches on the Christian Bill of Rights. It's what you get when you sign the Declaration of Dependence. Sorry, bad pun. Check it out!

Matt 6:19-24 What kingdom describes your mission and your mindset? For the next few weeks we are trying to get our focus on the Kingdom of Heaven.

Matt 6:16-18 Have you ever went without any food? We sometimes call that a fast. Unfortunately for me, the fasts that are described in the Bible rarely look like my attempts at a fast. What is missing from my fasts?

This is our second part of two parts on the Lord's prayer. What could daily bread and forgiveness possibly have in common? More than you think.

What would you do if you were raised from the dead? I know I would go after the people who killed me just to freak them out a little bit. Maybe I would show up in town just to show everyone I won. Not Jesus. He spends time with a couple of no-name disciples. A waste of time? Check it out.

What does it mean to have God's Kingdom take over your life? We're talking about God so it must be awesome! A new car, a new house or a new job...at least! How about utter devastation. Sound terrible? Check it out.

Jesus would often get away to pray. Even in the height of ministry Jesus would get remove Himself from the crowds and be with His Father. What does it look like for me and you to get away to our wilderness and pray?