LifeSpring Sermon Blog

Hannah - Perseverance in Prayer

This sermon takes a look at the life of Hannah, a godly woman known for her persistent prayer for a son that she could dedicate to God.  Hannah is one of the good examples of people who put service to God above every other longing in life.

Ruth: How to think about your life

This sermon takes its text from the story of Ruth and Naomi in the book of Ruth.  The sermon looks at how what seemed to be an insignificant life turned out to be a significant part of the lineage of King David and also Jesus.

Samson: The Failure of Compromise

This sermon looks at the life of Samson, one of the military leaders of Israel.  Samson is known for his refusal to live a disciplined life and to keep the Nazirite vow made with him by God.  This sermon is about compromise.

Jephthah - Living Accountability With One's Words

This sermon comes from Judges 11:29-40 and explores that rash vow that Jephthah made in regard to a request that he made to God for a military victory.  The sermon examines what it means to be wise and deliberate in regard to one's promises.

The Sin of Achan

This sermon comes from Joshua 7:1-26, the story of Achan and his theft of "the devoted things."  The sermon is about corporate responsibility and how our actions all have implications for those around us.

What is a missional church?

This sermon looks at the development of the church, since the first century, from a missional form to an institutional, Christendom form.  The sermon looks at what that means for the church today as well as what we should be doing about it to restore a first century ethos.

Strong and Weak

This sermon is the last in a series from Romans exploring what Paul the writer says about love.  This sermon looks at the obligation the strong have to care for the weak.  Loving people are not indifferent to the needs of others.

We're All in the Same Boat

This sermon is taken from Romans 14:1-12 and continues the series from the book of Romans.  In this text Paul tells his readers that we're all in the same boat and should refrain from judging one another.

Boiling It All Down

The text for this sermon comes from Romans 13:8-10.  The sermon builds on what Paul said about love in Romans 12 and shows how love is a higher obligation of a disciple of Jesus.

What is genuine love?

The text for this sermon comes from Romans 12:9-21.  The sermon looks at Paul’s definition of love, sorely needed in a church that was divided by internal strife.  Paul's definition divides love into both attitudes and deeds.