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We often chase peace as mere calm or the absence of conflict, but find ourselves shaken when life upends our fragile security. Isaiah boldly proclaims a peace that is not circumstantial, but deeply relational—a governing presence that steadies us amid chaos. Pastor Barbie challenges these comfortable notions, revealing that the Prince of Peace offers more than soothing feelings. Drawing from Isaiah 9, the message contrasts the world's circumstantial control with Christ’s unshakable authority. True biblical peace requires submission, honesty, and courage to pursue reconciliation, not just the appearance of harmony. Scriptures ReferencedPsalm 85:10; Isaiah 9:6-7, 26:3; Matthew 10:34; John 14:27; Romans 5:1, 12:18; 1 Corinthians 16:9; Colossians 1:19-20, 3:14-15; Ephesians 4:15; Philippians 2:3, 4:6-7 Key InsightsGoverning vs. Comforting Peace: Biblical peace is not a fleeting feeling but a ruling authority rooted in Christ’s reign.Peacemaking vs. Peacekeeping: Authentic peace seeks truth, humility, and love, not just avoiding conflict or settling for superficial unity.Submission and Trust: Receiving enduring peace demands surrendering control, trusting in God’s sovereignty even when outcomes are unpredictable. Key Sections00:00:00 | Welcome and Announcements Reflecting on the value of community and upcoming opportunities for worship and connection. 00:04:33 | A Word for Us All Setting the stage for a collective challenge. 00:05:28 | Beholding the Prince of Peace Exploring Isaiah’s prophecy and redefining our concept of peace as authority, not ambiance. 00:08:26 | The Influence of Christ’s Reign How the Prince of Peace provides a ruling presence that anchors us as believers. 00:11:48 | What Rules Your Peace? A confrontation with our default settings—do circumstances or Jesus rule our inner world? 00:13:07 | The Cost and Calling of Peacemaking Recognizing that authentic peace may produce conflict but leads to reconciliation and truth. 00:19:10 | From Peacekeeping to Peacemaking Distinguishing between inauthentic harmony and the scriptural pursuit of real peace. 00:24:12 | Resting in God’s Authority Learning to submit, trust, and allow God’s peace to guard your heart beyond human understanding. 00:30:19 | The Strength of Biblical Peace Reframing peace as steady, active, and unbreakable, rooted in Christ’s government. https://springhouse.captivate.fm/episode/prince-of-peace Subscribe & Follow the Podcast Download our app Our Website Online Tithes & Offerings Join our Livestream Gathering TimesSundays, 9:00 AMSundays, 11:00 AMWednesdays, 6:00 PM Contact InfoSpringhouse Church14119 Old Nashville HighwaySmyrna TN 37167 615-459-3421 CCLI License 2070006

How can we truly hear and follow Jesus in a world of competing voices and spiritual blindness? The Good Shepherd’s call demands more than acknowledgement. It requires radical obedience and humility in recognizing our ongoing need for grace. Rooted in John 9–10, Pastor Jonathan explores the deep divide between those who claim to see and those humble enough to admit their blindness. With vivid imagery and personal stories, this message confronts our resistance to spiritual “shearing” and the struggle to trust God’s voice over self-reliance or cultural noise. The difference between the empty rules of the Pharisee and the tender tending of the Shepherd is not just doctrinal but profoundly practical and eternal. Scriptures ReferencedEzekiel 34:1-11; Matthew 7:1-5, 23:1-4; John 1:35-37, 9:11, 9:17, 9:30-33, 9:35-10:16, 19:14-15; 20:30-31; Acts 26:17-18 Key InsightsResponding to the Shepherd’s Voice: Only those who know their need and recognize the Shepherd truly follow, while others remain weighed down by sin and pride.Blindness and Spiritual Sight: The journey from spiritual blindness to believing worshiper mirrors our lifelong process of surrender and transformation.Biblical Discipleship vs. Legalism: True correction flows from compassion and shared need, not self-righteous burdening; we are all beggars in need of the Shepherd’s bread. Key Sections00:00:00 | Welcome and Announcements Pastor Barbie shares what's coming up over the next few weeks. 00:01:37 | Beholding That Moves Us Pastor Jonathan introduces the biblical meaning of “behold,” noticing Christ in ways that demand a personal, embodied response. 00:04:53 | Beholding and Consequences See how encountering Jesus provokes either transformation or rejection. 00:07:22 | Obstacles to True Sight The healed blind man and the Pharisees reveal the barriers: pride and comfort with spiritual blindness. 00:10:05 | Blindness and Ongoing Need Sheep (and people) persistently require tending and are easily led astray or burdened by sin. 00:17:53 | The Cost and Joy of Following Obedience is challenged by the allure of other voices and desires; real satisfaction is only found in trusting Jesus. 00:26:21 | Discipleship, Sin, and Community The dangers of isolation, legalism, and misunderstanding true holiness are addressed, with a call for authentic fellowship. 00:32:17 | The Voice of Compassionate Correction Contrasting self-righteousness with humble, compassionate discipleship that always points to the Bread of Life, not just hunger. 00:35:21 | Held by the Good Shepherd Jesus, as the Good Shepherd, lays down His life and unites His flock; our belonging does not rest on self-effort but His grace and sacrifice. https://springhouse.captivate.fm/episode/good-shepherd Subscribe & Follow the Podcast Download our app Our Website Online Tithes & Offerings Join our Livestream Gathering TimesSundays, 9:00 AMSundays, 11:00 AMWednesdays, 6:00 PM Contact InfoSpringhouse Church14119 Old Nashville HighwaySmyrna TN 37167 615-459-3421 CCLI License 2070006

Fixing our gaze is not just a challenge in a scrolling, fractured culture. It's a spiritual battleground with life-altering stakes. As believers, we are called to anchor our hearts on Christ in a world of seemingly endless rubble, lost dreams, distraction, and shifting priorities. Pastor Barbie shares how our focus shapes our devotion, identity, and capacity for peace. She urges us to move from surviving the ashes to beholding the significance of the cross, the person of Jesus, and the hope that outlives the fleeting trials of today. The secret is not in trying harder but in learning to see again. Scriptures ReferencedHebrews 12:1-3; Isaiah 26:3, Nehemiah 4:10, Matthew 6:21; John 1:29; 2 Corinthians 4:18 Key InsightsThe Battle for Focus: A distracted heart is easily derailed, but fixing your gaze on Jesus realigns your life and restores your peace.From Ashes to Beauty: Even in seasons of loss or failure, God specializes in bringing beauty out of what looks ruined—if we dare to trust Him.The Power of Beholding: We become like what we continually behold. True awe, worship, and perseverance come when we stop, see, and savor what God is truly doing. Key Sections00:00:00 | The Everyday Battle for Attention Oh, how quickly our thoughts spiral, and why focus matters. 00:04:09 | What Captures Your Mind Captures Your Heart How fixation births devotion and shapes the course of our lives. 00:05:09 | The Gift of Perseverance A deep dive into the call to fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and finisher of faith. 00:08:02 | The Oldest Temptation Adam and Eve’s story reveals the perennial fight for focus and why the enemy wants to hijack our gaze. 00:10:23 | Linked Arms The importance of unity, intergenerational strength, and keeping our eyes on the trustworthy guide. 00:14:48 | Peace, Trust, and the Rubble of Life Explores how true peace is anchored in trust, not circumstances, especially in seasons of ashes and rebuilding. 00:19:05 | The Work of Rebuilding Parallels between ancient Israel’s broken walls and our modern life struggles show our need for community and right focus. 00:25:03 | Recovering Awe and the Sacred Pause Examine the biblical command to behold, warning against the loss of awe and the dangers of spiritual numbing. 00:32:56 | Replacing Lies with Truth Practical steps to renew the mind, receive peace, and move from spectator to worshipper as a unified body. https://springhouse.captivate.fm/episode/fix-consider-behold Subscribe & Follow the Podcast Download our app Our Website Online Tithes & Offerings Join our Livestream Gathering TimesSundays, 9:00 AMSundays, 11:00 AMWednesdays, 6:00 PM Contact InfoSpringhouse Church14119 Old Nashville HighwaySmyrna TN 37167 615-459-3421 CCLI License 2070006

We all long for belonging, but too often faith communities fracture over personal convictions, preferences, or cultural issues. Ephesians 4:1-6 presents a deeper challenge: What does it actually mean to live a life worthy of God’s call, especially when differences divide us? Pastor Ronnie reveals that unity is not mere agreement, but a Spirit-built reality marked by humility, gentleness, patience, and radical love. Drawing from the true meaning of “koinonia,” he exposes the limits of outward religion and invites us to cultivate authentic fellowship anchored in Christ. The invitation: check our judgment at the door, bear with one another in love, and experience a kingdom life that brings heaven’s blessings to earth. Scriptures ReferencedEphesians 4:1-6 (NIV), Colossians 2:2-3 (NIV), John 17:3, 21-23 (NIV), Psalm 133 (NIV), Romans 14 (NIV), 1 Corinthians 13 (NIV), Colossians 3:1-2 (NIV), Proverbs 6:19 (NIV) Key InsightsUnity Over Uniformity: Biblical unity does not demand total agreement, but Spirit-empowered connection even amidst sharp differences.Essential vs. Important: Distinguishing non-negotiable core truths from personal convictions prevents us from burdening others or fracturing fellowship.Practical Kingdom Living: Real Christian maturity means choosing humility, setting our minds on things above, and refusing to pass judgment so Christ’s love shines to the world. Key Sections00:00:00 | When God Speaks in Silence Pastor Barbie describes sacred spaces in worship and invites listeners to seek God’s voice in quiet moments. 00:03:11 | Announcements Plans shift from Halloween activities to a new focus on true fellowship with Family Fest. 00:05:02 | What is Worldliness? Pastor Ronnie discusses common misconceptions about Christian living that emphasize external appearances rather than genuine kingdom character. 00:13:29 | From Outward Rules to Inward Reality Moving beyond “do nots” to the positive, Spirit-formed life shaped by doing what God calls us to. 00:17:13 | Koinonia: A Deeper Kind of Fellowship Exploring authentic, Christ-centered community beyond superficial connections or shared interests. 00:22:45 | The Heart of a Life Worthy Ephesians 4 lays out practical instructions: humility, gentleness, patience, and unity, rather than judgment or division. 00:26:55 | The High Cost of Disunity Unity is “foolishly underrated” and often sacrificed for lesser concerns, but actually the channel of God’s richest blessings. 00:32:23 | Essential, Important, or Personal? How to hold personal convictions and essentials rightly without imposing or dividing. 00:43:29 | Set Your Mind on Things Above The hope and healing of heaven become reality on earth as we practice humility, patience, and unity—bearing with one another in love. https://springhouse.captivate.fm/episode/a-life-worthy Subscribe & Follow the Podcast Download our app Our Website Online Tithes & Offerings Join our Livestream Gathering TimesSundays, 9:00 AMSundays, 11:00 AMWednesdays, 6:00 PM Contact InfoSpringhouse Church14119 Old Nashville HighwaySmyrna TN 37167 615-459-3421 CCLI License 2070006

When life grows noisy or uncertain, how does a believer discern the voice of God? Many seek soft guidance, but sometimes God intervenes with a roar -a holy disruption, demanding attention and orienting our hearts. Drawing from Scripture and practical experience, Pastor Barbie shares how God communicates in both gentle whispers and unignorable roars. Just as a lion’s roar signals presence and authority, God’s voice resonates through creation, convicts without condemning, and assures His people of victory and belonging. Get ready to tune your spiritual ears not only to the subtle, but also to the powerful moments when God asserts His dominion and calls His family home. Scriptures ReferencedPsalm 2:4, 8:3, 19:1-4; Proverbs 30:30; Isaiah 30:21, 43:1; Amos 3:8; Hosea 11:10; Micah 6:2; Luke 19:40; John 19:30; Romans 1:20, 8:22; Hebrews 5:13; Revelation 5:1-6, 19:6-9a Key Insights3 Kinds of Roars: Not every roar is the same. Sometimes a roar comforts and sometimes it confronts.Distinguishing the Roar: Simple ways to tell apart God’s guidance and the enemy’s guilt; seeing the lion’s roar as a sign, a guide, and care.Responding to Authority and Victory: Why God’s authoritative “roar” always leaves space for repentance, comfort, and alignment—and how believers can live from a place of Christ’s finished victory. Key Sections00:00:00 | The Faithfulness and Worthiness of God Declaring God’s unchanging goodness and our sole foundation. 00:02:32 | Learning to Discern His Voice Hearing God in various ways—even through creation and especially through the Bible. 00:04:05 | God in the Everyday and Creation God’s fingerprints show up in ordinary moments and the natural world. 00:07:26 | When God Roars Like a Lion Introducing the scriptural motif of the lion’s roar and its spiritual meaning. 00:10:43 | The Roar as Family Communication God calls His people into alignment, assurance, and instruction through His voice—just as a lion gathers its pride. 00:17:27 | Dominion, Warning, and Protection Exploring how God’s roar establishes territory, warns His people, and marks boundaries against spiritual threat. 00:23:33 | The Roar of Final Victory Victory is not just future but present—Christ’s finished work resonates as a triumphant roar to all who listen. 00:28:19 | Worship and Response Invitation to worship as the right response to hearing and recognizing God’s powerful, loving voice. https://springhouse.captivate.fm/episode/discerning-his-voice-when-he-roars Subscribe & Follow the Podcast Download our app Our Website Online Tithes & Offerings Join our Livestream Gathering TimesSundays, 9:00 AMSundays, 11:00 AMWednesdays, 6:00 PM Contact InfoSpringhouse Church14119 Old Nashville HighwaySmyrna TN 37167 615-459-3421 CCLI License 2070006

Does knowing about God replace truly knowing Him? Many believers choose security or ritual over a vibrant relationship, mistaking religion for the voice of the Good Shepherd. The ache to recognize God's leading collides with the noise of our instincts, reason, and emotion. Pastor Ronnie uses John 10 to question common beliefs about being saved. He explains that Jesus' death is more than just escaping hell; it allows us to be close to God. Distilled through vivid personal Through clear personal stories and honest thinking, a key truth comes out: we can't go where we haven't learned to listen, and hearing the Shepherd's voice brings lasting rewards and true peace.way from formulas and toward humble, obedient relationship. Scriptures Referenced1 Samuel 3:1-21; Psalm 119:10-11; Proverbs 14:12; Isaiah 55:8; Jeremiah 17:9; Matthew 25:40 & 45; John 3:16, 10:4-5, 13:34; 17:3; 2 Corinthians 11:14-15 Key InsightsWhy avoiding hell is not the highest reason for salvation: Eternal life is defined by knowing God, not just by living forever or religious activity.How to actually discern God’s voice: Listening is a posture cultivated by doing what we already know, not by trusting feelings, instincts, or clever reasoning.The weight and joy of obedience: Responding to what God says carries responsibility and reward—hearing leads to following, and following leads to transformation. Key Sections00:00:00 | Welcome and Announcements Barbie Loflin expresses deep gratitude for the spiritual leaders present and introduces the focus on discerning the voice of the Lord. 00:06:21 | What Does It Mean to Be Saved? Ronnie Meek shares how salvation is not just being spared from hell but entering into a relationship where we truly know God. 00:12:23 | The Value of Hearing God’s Voice Ronnie Meek explains that knowing and hearing God’s voice is more precious than gold and gives believers confidence and direction for life. 00:23:40 | How NOT to Discern God’s Voice Ronnie Meek warns against relying on instinct, emotions, or human reasoning to discern God’s voice, reminding listeners these can lead astray. 00:27:31 | How TO Discern God’s Voice Ronnie Meek encourages cultivating openness, attention, and personal relationship, drawing from biblical examples like Moses, Elijah, and Paul. 00:36:10 | Learning to Hear God’s Voice Ronnie Meek emphasizes starting with simple obedience to God’s clear commands, especially loving others, in order to grow in recognizing and following His voice. https://springhouse.captivate.fm/episode/follow-my-voice Subscribe & Follow the Podcast Download our app Our Website Online Tithes & Offerings Join our Livestream Gathering TimesSundays, 9:00 AMSundays, 11:00 AMWednesdays, 6:00 PM Contact InfoSpringhouse Church14119 Old Nashville HighwaySmyrna TN 37167 615-459-3421 CCLI License 2070006

You're not alone if you've ever wondered whether God can actually speak to you. Or if you've been anxious because it seems like you can't hear Him. Pastor Jonathan speaks to the heart of that struggle and reminds us that sometimes the problem isn't that God's not speaking. Or even that we're not listening. But sometimes His voice is drowned out by other voices, pressures, and even well-meaning clichés. But even in that, God can speak to us. As he explains the temptation of Jesus, you'll understand why knowing, loving, and following what God has said is the best way to hear His voice amid the constant noise. Scriptures ReferencedDeuteronomy 6 & 8; Psalm 91:11-13; Matthew 4:1-11; 27:40; Luke 4:13; 12:38; John 14:26; 1 Corinthians 7:9, 10:12-14; 2 Corinthians 1:8-9; 2 Timothy 3:16; Hebrews 4:12; James 1:2-4; 1 Peter 5:8; Revelation 22:17 Key InsightsThe Holy Spirit will not lead us in opposition to the words God has breathed out for us.Real discernment starts by prioritizing Scripture over feelings or spiritual trends.Even sincere believers can miss God’s voice by seeking experiences instead of engaging His Word.The enemy often tempts with half-truths, especially when we’re tired, distracted, or suffering.Jesus modeled resisting lies by anchoring decisions in what God already said.Catchphrase: Christianity Culture can’t give us the long-term sustenance that comes from the truth of God’s Word. Key Sections00:00:00 - Welcome and Announcements Pastor Jonathan shares opportunities to serve in children’s and tech ministry, upcoming baby dedications, baptism signups, and then transitions the community with a prayer rooted in the value of God's word. 00:02:16 - Our Deep Need It's easy to become discouraged when it seems like God is silent. Pastor Jonathan speaks to the underlying need and the real challenge at hand. 00:04:31 - Roots of Doubt Wanting signs and feelings might make us feel disappointed in our faith, similar to the Pharisees during Jesus’s time. Simple spiritual phrases can cover up our need for real connection with God’s Word. 00:07:33 - Grounded in Scripture Even the most persistent believers get distracted or overwhelmed by life. Making time for prayer and Bible reading is the key way we tune into God's voice and clarify what’s truly from Him in a world full of conflicting opinions and temptations. 00:10:29 - Battling Temptation with Truth Pastor Jonathan explains how the enemy distorts our desires and the Bible. He shows this through Jesus’s temptation in Matthew 4. It is important to test what we hear, feel, and even what others say spiritually against the complete message of God's Word, not against culture or emotions. 00:18:33 - Trusting Through Trials Christian culture catchphrases and partial truths about God's wishes can confuse us, especially when we face pain. True peace and patience come from studying the Bible with others and seeing challenges as meaningful. 00:28:08 - Satisfied in God Jesus’s life and sacrifice teach us that true joy and success come from putting God first. It's not about seeking rewards without sacrifices or taking easy routes. We are called to open our hearts, especially when we feel dry, trapped, or spiritually confused. https://springhouse.captivate.fm/episode/discerning-his-voice-by-knowing-his-word Subscribe & Follow the Podcast Download our app Our Website Online Tithes & Offerings Join our Livestream Gathering TimesSundays, 9:00 AMSundays, 11:00 AMWednesdays, 6:00 PM Contact InfoSpringhouse Church14119 Old Nashville HighwaySmyrna TN 37167 615-459-3421 CCLI License 2070006

As believers, we desire a vibrant spiritual life but can find ourselves feeling dry or disconnected. Pastor Wayne shares timeless wisdom about returning to God as your true source. You’ll discover the difference between inherited faith and personal conviction, and why both are important for a healthy walk with God. You’ll learn about the different kinds of wells we can draw from and the importance of digging wells for future generations. And you’ll also discover why it’s important to recognize when you’ve drifted so that you can take practical steps toward restoration rather than allowing your wells to become polluted through neglect. Scriptures ReferencedGenesis 26:18a; Psalm 51, 63:1, 78:5-7a; Isaiah 12:3-5; Jeremiah 13:11b-13 Key InsightsTrue spiritual life comes from God, the fountain of living water.Spiritual heritage must be passed down, not ignored or lost.Beware of polluted wells and spiritual stagnation.Personal responsibility is crucial for spiritual renewal. Key Sections00:00:00 - Welcome and Announcements Welcome. Upcoming baby dedications and Baptism Sunday. 00:02:09 - Introduction God has a personal word for everyone, regardless of where they are in their faith journey. 00:09:30 - Drawing Water With Joy The foundational verse, “With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation,” reveals the essential “bucket” for receiving spiritual refreshment. 00:21:26 - Ancient Wells Ancient wells carry the historical and doctrinal riches that previous generations have dug for us. It’s important to honor and draw from these established spiritual sources. 00:36:31 - Family Wells Family wells represent the faith traditions and resources available within your family and church community, lovingly stewarded and personalized for your current context. 00:41:39 - Personal Wells Personal wells are the ones we dig as we take responsibility for our faith and learn to dig through personal experience, discipline, and the leading of the Holy Spirit. 00:46:38 - Polluted Wells Without care, our wells can become polluted and these wells carry tremendous risk. We must be careful to avoid contamination through outside influence or neglect. Once contaminated, we need to avoid the wells that no longer bring life. 00:49:07 - The Source of Living Waters The true source of all spiritual life is God Himself. He is the fountain of living waters and that staying connected to Him is essential for ongoing renewal. https://springhouse.captivate.fm/episode/wells-of-salvation Subscribe & Follow the Podcast Download our app Our Website Online Tithes & Offerings Join our Livestream Gathering TimesSundays, 9:00 AMSundays, 11:00 AMWednesdays, 6:00 PM Contact InfoSpringhouse Church14119 Old Nashville HighwaySmyrna TN 37167 615-459-3421 CCLI License 2070006

We all go through dry spells in faith. The times when habits, old stories, or even serving at a church just aren’t enough. The truth is, they're never enough, and you'll only find yourself still thirsty and empty by Monday. That's because, as Pastor Justin reminds us, this thirst can only be quenched by the living water from Christ Himself. The real satisfaction isn’t found in checking boxes or just receiving a dose of encouragement once a week; it comes from seeking Him as your constant source day after day. Scriptures ReferencedJeremiah 2:1-13; 29:11; Matthew 5:6; John 7:1-6, 7:37-39; Galatians 5:1; Ephesians 2:6; Hebrews 11:6 Key InsightsTrue spiritual satisfaction only comes through an ongoing, authentic thirst for Jesus.Routines, good deeds, and temporary pleasures never truly satisfy. Only Jesus truly fills us.To be sustained, we need to be filled daily, not just once a week or on special occasions.Fixing dryness means returning to the source, letting go of DIY solutions, and boldly trusting Jesus to overflow through you.Passing down faith to family and community requires modeling daily dependence, not just knowledge or activity. Key Sections00:00:00 - Welcome and Announcements Pastor Barbie welcomes everyone and gives updates on baby dedications and upcoming baptisms. 00:03:22 - More Than Proximity When you're dry, simply being around spiritual things isn't enough. There's a real thirst that only Jesus can satisfy. 00:05:01 - Encountering Jesus at the Feast What Jesus said carried incredible meaning for those who heard it. Pastor Justin shares about the significance of the festival, what it foreshadowed, and what people would have heard when He invited a dry, divided crowd to receive living water. 00:16:27 - Full, Filled, and Overflowing Full, filled, and overflowing mean different things. The goal isn't simply to be full, but to be completely dependent on the source and then overflow. 00:33:03 - When Routine Becomes Religion Like Israel, we can often quickly forget God's previous provision and abandon Him as the source. When we do, we find spiritual emptiness and cycles of captivity. 00:46:19 - Identity, Belief, and the True Well Faith isn't about behavior modification. It's about continual trust and returning to Jesus so that we can move from dryness to becoming an active well for others. https://springhouse.captivate.fm/episode/becoming-the-well Subscribe & Follow the Podcast Download our app Our Website Online Tithes & Offerings Join our Livestream Gathering TimesSundays, 9:00 AMSundays, 11:00 AMWednesdays, 6:00 PM Contact InfoSpringhouse Church14119 Old Nashville HighwaySmyrna TN 37167 615-459-3421 CCLI License 2070006

We all hit dry seasons. Seasons when we do, it's easy to try to get by on routine, advice from others, or yesterday’s faith—only to realize we’re still thirsty for something real. Pastor Alan shares how easy it is to run on empty, hoping tradition or quick fixes will carry us, especially when life gets overwhelming and unpredictable. When the wells we've depended on run dry. The inherited routines. The borrowed faith. These can't truly sustain us through the loss, confusion, and miessiness of real life. The good news is you’re not stuck. Through the stories of Jacob’s well and Jesus at Sychar, we see the simple but courageous truth: you can dig a well. You can find a place where God will meet you and bring life and refreshing to you. It's not so much a physical place as a heart posture. And it doesn't have to wait. You can start today. Dig a little deeper, move beyond surface-level inspiration, and let God become more than a concept. Let Him become your source, your living water. Scriptures ReferencedGenesis 33:16-20; John 4:1-30; 1 John 1:9 Key InsightsShallow inspiration or inherited faith will leave you unprepared for life’s droughts.Every generation must dig their own well of trust in God.Staying spiritually nourished requires intentional habits, not just Sunday attendance.Protect what influences your family and personal input to keep your well pure.God has already provided the source. Your invitation is to do the digging and come honestly to Him. ResourcesStrong’s ConcordanceBlue Letter BibleBible Hub Key Sections00:00:00 - Welcome and Prayer As the school year starts, we thank God for our teachers and students. Be diligent to pray for their favor, wisdom, and encouragement. 00:07:08 - God Even Works in Our Discomfort Pastor Alan shares why he was uncomfortable bringing this message and how God has already used it to accomplish great things. 00:11:47 - Digging Wells and Taking Responsibility Finding water doesn't usually "just happen." Digging wells requires intentionality and effort, but it's worth it because shallow wells won't sustain us when hard times come. 00:18:15 - Guarding the Well and Passing Faith Each person must dig their own wells. We can rely on the wells of our parents and grandparents for a season, but they won't sustain us. Our responsibility as parents is to protect what goes into their family's hearts and minds, not to build reliance on routines. 00:25:15 - Practical Steps Toward Deeper Faith Everyday moments can become opportunities for prayer and Bible study. There's space beyond. routines. We can choose worship and community that lead to a vibrant, sustaining faith. 00:29:21 - Encountering Jesus for Real Thirst Only an encounter with Jesus truly qunches our deep spiritual thirst. But in Christ, there's hope for those who feel dry and far from God. https://springhouse.captivate.fm/episode/jacobs-well-satisfying-your-deepest-thirst Subscribe & Follow the Podcast Download our app Our Website Online Tithes & Offerings Join our Livestream Gathering TimesSundays, 9:00 AMSundays, 11:00 AMWednesdays, 6:00 PM Contact InfoSpringhouse Church14119 Old Nashville HighwaySmyrna TN 37167 615-459-3421 CCLI License 2070006

We talk about "digging another well" to sustain our faith in the dry seasons. But what does that even look like? Pastor Barbie gives a practical demonstration of what it looks like for her to "dig a well" from Scripture, some of the tools she uses, and some of the things God's highlighted to her as she prepared for this week's sermon. You don't have to be a Bible scholar. She shows how honest questions, some tools, and the help of the Holy Spirit lead her on a journey to find out what God is saying. Digging a spiritual well means creating room to accept, notice, and share God’s blessings. Scriptures ReferencedGenesis 1:1, 27:26-29, 27:38-39, 49:25; Exodus 16:11-15; Numbers 6:24–26; Deuteronomy 28:6, 33:13-16; 1 Kings 19:11-15; Hosea 14:5; Psalm 30:5, 139:5 Key InsightsYou can start digging spiritual “wells” using practical study steps, no matter your experienceGod’s blessing often appears quietly and is always available, even if unrecognized at firstGenerational blessing means faith practices today will impact future family and communitySpiritual resources are accessible—take time to seek, question, and write down what stands outBlessings spoken over your life are meant to be received, declared, and passed on Resources:Strong’s Concordance (online and physical)Bible GatewayBlue Letter BibleEliYah Key Sections00:00:00 - Getting Started Pastor Barbie shares why she is approaching the sermon this way. 00:02:47 - Gathering Study Tools To dig a well, you need some tools. Pastor Barbie shares her toolkit. 00:05:22 - Unpacking Heaven’s Dew Heaven's dew shows how God’s provision is quiet yet always present, connected all the way back to creation. We can learn to listen for God’s voice in subtle ways. 00:10:46 - God’s Gentle Approach The gentle, unexpected arrival of dew is like God’s voice to Elijah. It shows that God usually helps and leads us in calm, daily ways instead of in loud, dramatic times. It allows us to see His presence in our everyday lives. 00:16:37 - Recognizing God’s Provision Like the manna in Exodus, God's help is often hidden and that we find what we need when we trust Him. She reminds us to write down times when God gives us what we need in surprising ways. 00:20:23 - Experiencing Earth’s Richness Pastor Barbie talks about "earth’s richness" and explains that God’s abundance is available to everyone. She gives biblical examples where blessings were given or taken away. She encourages us to see that spiritual inheritance can be passed down to the next generation. 00:26:16 - Passing Down the Blessing See how Moses wove his story into a blessing. Speaking blessings over others brings life and faith. This leads to a call to give, receive, and live blessings as a part of our lives now and for the future. https://springhouse.captivate.fm/episode/the-wells-we-inherit Subscribe & Follow the Podcast Download our app Our Website Online Tithes & Offerings Join our Livestream Gathering TimesSundays, 9:00 AMSundays, 11:00 AMWednesdays, 6:00 PM Contact InfoSpringhouse Church14119 Old Nashville HighwaySmyrna TN 37167 615-459-3421 CCLI License 2070006

If you've ever felt like your spiritual well has run dry or that you're exausted by the same old conflicts and disappointments, this message is for you. You'll see how past hurts and offenses can clog up your relationship with God and with others... and how that can keep everyone around you thirsty for something better, too. The good news is that you don't have to stay stuck. God invites you to move forward, not by fixing things yourself, but by choosing to dig again. To move forward by faith when where you are is comfortable as much as when it feels like everythign is an attack. It's in the place of God's presence that you find peace. It's in that place of worship that God heals the wounds, cleans the muddy places, and gives you peace beyond anything you could ask. Scriptures ReferencedGenesis 26:17–32; Ezekiel 47 Key InsightsThe enemy’s strategy isn’t always confrontation. Sometimes it’s suffocation.The battle is often waged at the wells.You will never reach the next well if you are still fighting over the last one.When your plans come to an end, God’s purposes keep you moving forward.Worship first. Then work. Key Sections00:00:00 - Honoring Faithful Service We honor over two decades of faithful service by Angie Beshearse. 00:05:00 - Protecting the Well Without protection, wells can become contaminated or closed up so that they are useless and unhealthy for us and our neighbors. This is as much true of our spiritual wells as for a water well. 00:10:11 - The Enemy's Strategy to Clog Wells Life’s constant challenges—hurt, being busy, and distractions—can block our access to God’s life-giving water. The fight isn’t always clear, but it can quietly drain our spiritual strength bit by bit until families, communities, and hearts are empty. 00:14:40 - Moving Beyond Old Wells Like Isaac, we have a choice: will we stay trapped in wells of conflict, hurt, or blame, or will we put in the effort to move on and find the peace and open space that God offers? 00:20:23 - Worship First and Move Forward Isaac's journey shows that true safety and growth don’t come from staying in comfort. Instead, they come from making worship important, building an altar, and listening to God’s voice that guides us to new promises, even if it means letting go of past pains and facing the unknown. 00:22:58 - Release Conflict The key moment happens when Isaac puts aside his anger, forgives his enemies, and God quickly responds with new water and a promise. This shows that God provides for us and brings new life when we stop fighting and choose to make peace. 00:26:06 - Calling the Church to Dig Again Pastor Barbie asks the community to look at where they have stayed too long. She encourages them to forgive, let God heal them, and return to worship. This is the path to the growth, healing, and success that God wants for them. https://springhouse.captivate.fm/episode/dig-another-well Subscribe & Follow the Podcast Download our app Our Website Online Tithes & Offerings Join our Livestream Gathering TimesSundays, 9:00 AMSundays, 11:00 AMWednesdays, 6:00 PM Contact InfoSpringhouse Church14119 Old Nashville HighwaySmyrna TN 37167 615-459-3421 CCLI License 2070006

We all wrestle with wanting to look put-together, protect our pride, or control how others see us, especially in spiritual spaces. Sometimes, our desire for image or comfort keeps us at arm’s length from both God and authentic connection with each other. In this message, Pastor Jonathan shares how King David’s bold, “undignified” worship was less about outward display and more about letting go of his right to curate his reputation. Through David’s missteps and learning curve, we see God wants more than surface presence or spiritual routines. No one has to perform or hide—just show up, expect God to work, and know there’s a place for you in this journey. Scriptures Referenced2 Samuel 5:11–12; 2 Samuel 6:1–23; 1 Samuel 18:20–23; Numbers 4:15; 1 Chronicles 13:3; 1 Chronicles 15:13–15; Ephesians 4:31–32 Key InsightsGod values a humble heart much more than religious performance or outward appearance.Carrying God’s presence means both joyful celebration and careful responsibility, not imitating shallow shortcuts.Bitterness and past pain can cloud our worship, but honesty and compassion open the way to healing.It’s okay if worship looks different for you—obedience and honest surrender matter more than external styles.Letting go of protective images and expectations makes room for God’s deeper work in us and the church. Key Sections00:00:06 - Welcome & Announcements Brief logistical updates cover upcoming student ministry events, time changes for services, and transitions in children’s ministry leadership to help families navigate what’s next at church. 00:04:03 - Embracing Humility and God's Presence Moving beyond pride and self-driven achievement, Pastor Jonathan highlights how David’s kingship points us to a life where God’s presence is the true prize, resetting our definition of success and centering worship on surrender. 00:09:43 - Returning to Real Relationship People can easily slip into treating God’s presence as a tool for power or a background assurance, but the invitation is to move from complacent proximity to actual intimacy, being present with God and each other with authenticity and openness. 00:17:32 - Learning Careful Obedience David’s attempt to use worldly strategies (“new carts”) for God’s work leads to disaster, teaching us that shortcutting process or ignoring God’s direction—even with good intentions—cannot replace following God’s way, so faithfulness must precede convenience. 00:30:14 - Responding to Correction and Growth When mistakes happen, slowing down to seek God’s instruction in community fosters careful obedience; David’s return to Scripture, true responsibility, and joyful, sacrificial worship signals how transformation happens after failure. 00:32:27 - Surrendering Image for Authenticity David’s “undignified” worship invites us to lay down our image, pride, or the need to maintain control—reminding us that God honors humility more than performance and that every person’s context and struggle matters in worship. 00:36:43 - Finding Compassion and Room for All By seeing Michal’s pain and bitterness in context, the message urges us toward compassion—for ourselves and for others—so that both celebration and struggle are welcomed, and everyone can approach God with honesty, hope, and a willingness to let go. https://springhouse.captivate.fm/episode/even-more-undignified Subscribe & Follow the Podcast Download our app Our Website Online Tithes & Offerings Join our Livestream Gathering TimesSundays, 9:00 AMSundays, 11:00 AMWednesdays, 6:00 PM Contact InfoSpringhouse Church14119 Old Nashville HighwaySmyrna TN 37167 615-459-3421 CCLI License 2070006

Hard places are no stranger to any of us. We all walk through moments that feel suffocating, where disappointment, pain, or pressure make freedom seem out of reach. The temptation is to shut down, focus on what’s missing, or start believing nothing will ever change. But what if the breakthrough starts with worship? What if praise comes before freedom? Just like Paul and Silas, Job, and David, we can be honest with God and also sing when we absolutely don't feel like it. And often these raw moments are where change begins. Not just for you, but for your family and community. Because freedom isn't just personal. It's contagious. And as you find your midnight song, the chains binding you and those around you can begin to break. Your story of apin can become someone else's hope. Scriptures ReferencedJob 1:20-22; Psalm 30:5 34:1, 119:105; Isaiah 61:1; Acts 16:25-34; Galatians 5:1 Key InsightsWorshipping in the middle of pain creates space for real breakthrough.The most powerful prisons aren’t the ones around us. They’re the ones within us.God is looking for people who will trust Him enough to worship before the breakthrough.Jesus didn’t just come to forgive sinners. He came to free prisoners.Personal breakthrough has the potential to become corporate breakthrough.Your freedom becomes someone else’s theology. Key Sections00:00:00 - Welcome and Announcements As we enter August, we will be changing our Sunday gathering times to 9:00 and 10:30 AM and our midweek gathering will shift to Wednesdays at 6:00 PM. 00:02:55 - Valleys of Tears and Spring of Hope The name "Springhouse" is rooted in Psalm 84— "As they pass through the Valley of Baka (tears), they make it a place of springs...." 00:04:34 - Finding Songs in the Night In hard times, we should remember Paul and Silas in Acts 16. They found worship at midnight. Pain can help us trust God more and show strong hope for those who come after us. 00:10:07 - Anchored Trust Outshines Circumstance Midnight Worship is not about knowing all the answers. It is about having strong trust that God is there and good, even when situations or what others think make us doubt. 00:12:06 - Freedom Breaks Chains for All When we worship in our prisons, it creates changes that can spread to others. As we're transformed, it affects our families and communities, too. 00:17:03 - Your Breakthrough Becomes Legacy No matter if you feel free or still trapped, choosing to worship through the tough times creates a legacy of hope and freedom for your kids and future generations. 00:23:38 - Redeemed for a Purpose God’s greatest miracle isn't just breaking chains but redeeming lives. Sometimes He leaves us in hard places for the sake of someone else’s salvation, showing that personal freedom is designed to multiply into community restoration. https://springhouse.captivate.fm/episode/midnight-songs Subscribe & Follow the Podcast Download our app Our Website Online Tithes & Offerings Join our Livestream Gathering TimesSundays, 9:00 AMSundays, 11:00 AMWednesdays, 6:00 PM Contact InfoSpringhouse Church14119 Old Nashville HighwaySmyrna TN 37167 615-459-3421 CCLI License 2070006

Ever felt like you woke up already burdened, weighed down by frustration, disappointment, or that never-ending sense of not being enough? It doesn't have to be that way. With the help of the holy Spirit, you can choose to let go of the heavy feelings you have, like anger, regret, or confusion. Instead, you can take on feelings like praise, kindness, and thankfulness. You don't have to wait for your situation to get better to feel a change. Worship is not about ignoring problems, but about focusing on the One who is greater than any struggle or weight you carry. Everything Jesus did in laying aside His majesty allows you to pick up new ones. You get to choose: hold onto worn-out, heavy garments or let Him cover you with a garment of praise. Scriptures Referenced2 Chronicles 2:21-22; Psalm 19:14, 85:10; Zechariah 3:1-4; Isaiah 26:3, 61:1-3a; John 3:16, 8:44, 19:23-24; Romans 8:5, 13:14; 2 Corinthians 2:14-15; Ephesians 4:17-24; Colossians 3:12-17; Hebrews 12:1 Key InsightsWorship is a garment we must intentionally put on.Not every weight is sin. Some things simply weigh us down.Worship changes the atmosphere before it changes the circumstances.Your worship preaches before your words ever do.Jesus exchanged garments so we could wear praise.You cannot wear both grave clothes and robes of righteousness. Refereenced by Pastor Barbie: Worship Anyway t-shirt on Amazon Key Sections00:00:00 - Choosing Your Garments We make daily choices about our attitudes and views. Pastor Barbie emphasizes the need to choose praise instead of heaviness. 00:04:36 - Casting Off Filthy Garments When we face feelings of blame and shame, we are invited to put down old, heavy identities like "dirty clothes." Instead, we can allow God to give us new clothes that show compassion, kindness, and patience. This reminds us that our true identity is based on being known and loved by God. 00:09:23 - Identifying Weights and Identity Many of us have extra weight like confusion, judgment, disappointment, and tiredness. Over time, these burdens can feel like who we are, even though God never meant for us to carry them. We find true freedom and joy when we trust Him to take care of what only He can handle. 00:12:10 - Worship Shifts the Atmosphere Worship is a choice that changes not only situations but also the whole spiritual atmosphere. Choose to praise allows God to work, even during tough times. 00:18:32 - Christ’s Exchange: Garments and Grace Jesus accepted shame, pain, and punishment for our freedom. Because of that, we can embrace Christ, which brings humility, joy, and righteousness. We should avoid going back to habits that cause heaviness or spiritual struggle. 00:23:33 - Daily Choices and Fragrance Think about which “side of the closet” we use each morning. Remember that what we wear spiritually impacts the whole community. Just like a nice scent, our praise can bring hope to everyone nearby. https://springhouse.captivate.fm/episode/the-garments-we-choose Subscribe & Follow the Podcast Download our app Our Website Online Tithes & Offerings Join our Livestream Gathering TimesSundays, 9:00 AMSundays, 11:00 AMWednesdays, 6:00 PM Contact InfoSpringhouse Church14119 Old Nashville HighwaySmyrna TN 37167 615-459-3421 CCLI License 2070006