Spring Lake Church

Spring Lake Church – Downtown
Sermon: Living Water
Teacher: Arlen Chastain
Passages: John 4:1-42

In “Living Water,” Pastor Arlen Chastain teaches from John 4:1–42, where Jesus meets the Samaritan woman at the well. Through their conversation, Jesus shows that He comes to us where we are, exposes our deepest needs, and offers freedom from shame. He alone gives living water that satisfies the soul and calls us to share tha...

Spring Lake Church – Bellevue
Sermon: Living Water
Teacher: Adam Jackson
Passages: John 4:1-42

In “Living Water,” Pastor Adam Jackson teaches from John 4:1–42, where Jesus meets the Samaritan woman at the well. Through their conversation, Jesus shows that He comes to us where we are, exposes our deepest needs, and offers freedom from shame. He alone gives living water that satisfies the soul and calls us to share that ho...

This week on The Follow Up, Bill, Jeff, and Jack go deeper into The Gospel of John chapter 3—looking at Nicodemus, what it really means to be “born again,” and why John the Baptist’s words “He must increase, I must decrease” are still radically countercultural.

They explore the difference between rule-keeping and true transformation, talk through how faith grows over a lifetime, and share some behind-the-scenes insight into how past...

Spring Lake Church – Downtown
Sermon: An Honest Conversation
Teacher: Jeff Pittman
Passages: John 3:1-21

In “An Honest Conversation,” Pastor Jeff Pittman unpacks John 3:1–21, where Jesus meets Nicodemus and reveals what it means to be born again. Their late-night talk moves from natural thinking to a deep spiritual truth—real life comes through faith in the Son of God. Jesus came not to condemn but to save, offering ligh...

Spring Lake Church – Bellevue
Sermon: An Honest Conversation
Teacher: Jack Guerra
Passages: John 3:1-21

In “An Honest Conversation,” Pastor Jack Guerra unpacks John 3:1–21, where Jesus meets Nicodemus and reveals what it means to be born again. Their late-night talk moves from natural thinking to a deep spiritual truth—real life comes through faith in the Son of God. Jesus came not to condemn but to save, offering light ...

In this week’s episode of The Follow Up, Pastors Adam, Jeff, Bill, and Jack unpack the second half of John 2 — the powerful scene where Jesus clears the temple.

Why did Jesus flip tables and drive people out? What’s the difference between righteous anger and human anger? And how do we keep from putting barriers between people and God today?

The pastors dive into the historical context of temple commerce, the meaning of Jesus’ righteo...

Spring Lake Church – Bellevue
Sermon: Jesus Flips the Script
Teacher: Bill Van Kirk
Passages: John 2:13-25

In “Jesus Flips the Script,” Pastor Bill Van Kirk preaches from John 2:13–25, where Jesus clears the temple and reveals His authority. The temple was meant for worship, but Jesus shows that true access to God is found in Him, not in a place. Many were impressed by His signs, yet real faith means trusting Him fully. ...

Spring Lake Church – Downtown
Sermon: Jesus Flips the Script
Teacher: Jack Guerra
Passages: John 2:13-25

In “Jesus Flips the Script,” Pastor Jack Guerra preaches from John 2:13–25, where Jesus clears the temple and reveals His authority. The temple was meant for worship, but Jesus shows that true access to God is found in Him, not in a place. Many were impressed by His signs, yet real faith means trusting Him fully. This...

In this episode of The Follow Up, four pastors sit down together for a deeper conversation on John 2:1–12 — the wedding at Cana and Jesus’ first miracle. They explore the cultural setting of first-century Jewish weddings, the theological depth of Jesus turning water into wine, His surprising interaction with Mary, and what this miracle reveals about His identity and mission.

Key Topics Covered

• Cultural differences betwe...

Spring Lake Church – Bellevue 
Sermon: Water to Wine
Teacher: Jeff Lederer
Passages: John 2:1-12

In “Water to Wine,” Pastor Jeff Lederer teaches from John 2:1–12, where Jesus performs His first miracle at a wedding in Cana. More than turning water into wine, this sign reveals His glory, points to Him as the greater Bridegroom, and reminds us that God provides for His people. Miracles show how the Kingdom is breaking in a...

Spring Lake Church – Downtown
Sermon: Water to Wine
Teacher: Adam Jackson
Passages: John 2:1-12

In “Water to Wine,” Pastor Adam Jackson teaches from John 2:1–12, where Jesus performs His first miracle at a wedding in Cana. More than turning water into wine, this sign reveals His glory, points to Him as the greater Bridegroom, and reminds us that God provides for His people. Miracles show how the Kingdom is breaking in an...

Welcome back to The Follow-Up, where we recap each week’s sermon so you can grow deeper in your relationship with Jesus.

This week, Pastor Jack Guerra and Pastor Bill Van Kirk dive into John 1:19–51, exploring the rich meaning behind John the Baptist’s declaration, “Behold, the Lamb of God.”

They unpack how this title connects to the Old Testament sacrificial system, Passover, Abraham and Isaac, and ultimately Jesus as the ...

Spring Lake Church – Bellevue 
Sermon: Three Questions We All Face About Jesus
Teacher: Jack Guerra
Passages: John 1:19-51

Pastor Jack Guerra walks through John 1:19–51, asking if our lives point others to Christ, if we truly see Him as the Lamb of God, and if we are willing to come and see for ourselves. John the Baptist’s testimony and the first disciples’ encounters reveal Jesus as God’s Chosen One, the Messiah. Each ...

Spring Lake Church – Downtown
Sermon: Three Questions We All Face About Jesus
Teacher: Bill Van Kirk
Passages: John 1:19-51

Pastor Bill Van Kirk walks through John 1:19–51, asking if our lives point others to Christ, if we truly see Him as the Lamb of God, and if we are willing to come and see for ourselves. John the Baptist’s testimony and the first disciples’ encounters reveal Jesus as God’s Chosen One, the Messiah. Ea...

In this episode of The Follow Up, Pastor Adam and Pastor Ryan kick off our new series in the Gospel of John: That You May Believe. We dig into John 1:1–18, unpacking the identity of Jesus as both fully God and fully man, the Word made flesh, and the light that shines in the darkness.

We talk about:
 • Why John’s opening verses matter for our faith today
 • The divinity and humanity of Jesus and why both are essenti...

Spring Lake Church – Bellevue
Sermon: First Things First
Teacher: Adam Jackson
Passages: John 1:1-18

In “First Things First,” Pastor Adam Jackson explores John 1:1–18, showing us that Jesus is the eternal Word, God in the flesh, and the true light who brings life to all who believe. Full of grace and truth, He reveals God’s glory and offers us new life in His name. John reminds us that these words are written so we ...

Spring Lake Church – Downtown
Sermon: First Things First
Teacher: Ryan Groshek
Passages: John 1:1-18

In “First Things First,” Pastor Ryan Groshek explores John 1:1–18, showing us that Jesus is the eternal Word, God in the flesh, and the true light who brings life to all who believe. Full of grace and truth, He reveals God’s glory and offers us new life in His name. John reminds us that these words are written so we ...

Spring Lake Church – Bellevue and Downtown
Sermon: Road Maps
Teacher: Jack Guerra
Passages: John 2:11, John 11:1-4, John 14:6, etc...

In “Road Maps,” Pastor Jack Guerra looks at the miracles and “I Am” statements of Jesus in John, showing us how Christ reveals His power and identity. From turning water into wine to raising Lazarus, each sign points us to His Lordship. Jesus is the Bread of Life, the Good Shepherd, and th...

Spring Lake Church – Bellevue
Sermon: Road Trip of a Lifetime
Teacher: Mitch Eastman
Passages: Matt 7:13-14, Matt 19:13-26, Luke 12:48

In “Road Trip of a Lifetime,” we explore how small choices shape our habits, character, and destiny. Scripture reminds us of the narrow road that leads to life (Matthew 7:13–14), the call to childlike faith (Matthew 19:13–26), and our responsibility before God (Luke 12:48). Ecclesiastes s...