Living Spring Podcast

Matt 15.29-39 This section of scripture is a great example of the Living Spring mission statement to Reach, Restore and Respond.

Matt 15.21-28 Has anyone ever told you "You're just using your religion as a crutch"? They might not be too far off from what Scripture suggests.

Matt 15.10-20 This sermon marks the beginning of a new series on taking our faith to the Next Step. No matter where we are in our walk with Christ, there is always another level to achieve.

Matt 15.1-9 If you've ever wondered "What am I here for?", then this message is for you. This week we look at how we can fulfill our life's true purpose.

What does a grace-soaked life look like? Matt Thomas shares with us how we can live lives full of grace and in turn become more effective in sharing Christ with others. Matt is the Bishop of the Southern California Free Methodist Conference.

Guest Speaker Dan Davidson brings the message this week while Pastor John is away at Men's Retreat. We will be looking at how we can become a living spring with Christ as our source.

Matt 14.22-31 Immediately after the feeding of the five thousand Jesus sends the disciples out to cross the lake by boat, and Peter walks on the water. Sometimes the testing of our faith can be uncomfortable as we ride out the storm in utter dependance on God.

Matt 14.13-21 To be effective in ministry we must always return to Jesus with an empty basket. This week we look at the story of Jesus feeding the five thousand.

Matt 14.1-13 John the Baptist dedicated his whole life to his ministry, only to have it end with his be-heading. When our times of service come to an end, how would God have us respond?

Matt 13.34-58 What do you value? This week we take a look at how we may be missing the true value that lies in the Kingdom.

Matthew 13:31-33 Do you feel like your life is having any impact on the world around you or do you feel like you are at the mercy of your circumstances. This week we look at how the Kingdom of God can start out as just a little seed but can grow into something healthy. During the service we watched a video clip from "I Love Lucy". You can watch this video at www.YouTube.com by typing in "I Love Lucy Pioneer Women".

Matt 13.24-29 Have you ever heard anyone use the phrase "Go to hell" when they are angry? Before you open your email program to write us a letter of how offended you are, listen to the sermon.

MATT 13.1-23 THE CONDITION OF OUR HEART SOIL WILL DETERMINE HOW FRUITFUL OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH CHRIST IS. THE PARABLE OF THE SOWER IS THE FOCUS OF THIS WEEK'S MESSAGE.

MATT 12.38-50 IF YOU COULD ASK JESUS TO GIVE YOU A SIGN WHAT WOULD IT BE? OR HAVE GROWN ACCUSTOMED TO THE SIGNS HE IS ALREADY SENDING US? THIS WEEK WE LOOK AT WHAT JESUS HAD TO SAY TO THOSE IN MATTHEW WHO ASKED HIM FOR SIGNS. DURING THE SERVICE WE WATCHED A SHORT VIDEO ABOUT REDESIGNING A SIMPLE STOP SIGN. you can check it out on www.youtube.com under "redesigning the stop sign"

We took a detour today. We had planned to talk about the last week in our series "Don't let anything steal your Christmas." I just couldn't do it. God had put something else on my heart out of Hebrews chapter 12. I hope this resonates with you!

COL. 3.12-14 EACH JOB REQUIRES THE RIGHT TOOL. WHICH TOOLS ARE IN YOUR "RELATIONSHIP TOOL-BELT"? DEALING WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS DURING CHRISTMAS CAN BE STRESSFUL AT TIMES, AND MAY CALL FOR A CHANGE IN HOW WE RESPOND TO CERTAIN SITUATIONS. THIS WEEK WE LEARN HOW TO BEST USE THE TOOLS WE HAVE TO CREATE PEACE DURING THE HOLIDAYS.

LUKE 10.38-42 TIME IS OUR MOST VALUABLE RESOURCE. ARE YOU SPENDING YOUR TIME WISELY THIS SEASON? THIS WEEK WE LOOK AT HOW GOD VIEWS THE THINGS WE CHOOSE TO SPEND OUR TIME ON DURING THE HOLIDAYS.

MATT 6.19-24 WE BEGIN OUR CHRISTMAS SERIES DISCUSSING THE WAYS WE CAN BRING ETERNAL VALUE TO WHAT WE SPEND OUR MONEY ON THIS YEAR. WE BEGAN THE SERVICE WITH A SHORT THEATRICAL SKETCH ILLUSTRATING HOW STRESS AND EXPECTATIONS WITHIN OUR FAMILIES DURING THE HOLIDAYS CAN ROB US OF ITS TRUE MEANING.

Matthew 12:22-32 Have you ever seen what a mole can do?They are so small and yet can do a lot of damage. You wouldn't even know they were there accept for the little holes they leave behind. This week we discuss moles in our lives. Little things under the surface that can do a lot of damage if gone unchecked. We showed a video of a mole in the service, you can see that video at http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/the-beauty-of-ugly/video-a-twenty-two-tentacled-nose/448/

Matthew 12:14-21 What would you do if someone wanted to kill you? How would you respond? That's where we find Jesus. We used two videos in this sermon that can be found here: 1st - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBRlxs0q2QY 2nd - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbtYQHagMEA