Join us for this week’s sermon! Whether you're seeking hope, direction, or a deeper connection with God, this message is for you. Each week, we open God’s Word together to find truth, encouragement, and strength for the journey. 📱 Stay connected—download our app or visit us online at Springs.church for more information. We can’t wait to grow in faith with you! When You Hear God's Voice, Respond Right Away to His Invitation Preached by Elder Tim Coen | May 31, 2026 In this powerful message, Elder Tim Coen builds on the themes from the previous week's sermon and challenges believers to examine how they respond when life exposes the gap between what they care about and what they can actually control. Drawing from Proverbs, Hebrews, Philippians, and the life of Jesus, he reminds us that guarding our hearts is not primarily about trying harder, doing more, or protecting ourselves from every threat. It begins with trusting God completely. Tim explores the reality of spiritual warfare, warning against two common mistakes: living in fear of the enemy or dismissing him altogether. While Satan remains active, believers can stand firm because Christ has already secured the victory. The real battle often takes place in the heart, where fear, self-reliance, and doubt compete against faith and trust. Using the illustration of our "circle of ability" and our "circle of care," Tim shows how many of us spend our lives trying to close the gap between the things we care about and the things we can actually fix. We pursue more knowledge, work harder, spread ourselves thinner, or eventually shut down emotionally just to cope with the pressure. Yet none of these strategies can satisfy the deep need God designed us to feel. At the center of the message is a simple but life-changing truth: when the burden feels too heavy, God is inviting us to bring our cares to Him. The discomfort we feel is not evidence that God has abandoned us—it is an invitation to trust the One whose ability and care are limitless. The critical moment comes when we must choose whether to believe God's goodness or the enemy's lies. Looking to Jesus as our example, Tim highlights how Christ faced the greatest burden imaginable yet responded with complete dependence on His Father. Through prayer, surrender, and obedience, Jesus demonstrated what it looks like to trust God fully. His death and resurrection forever prove the Father's goodness and faithfulness. The challenge for every believer is clear: when God speaks, respond immediately. Don't harden your heart. Bring your worries, fears, and burdens to Him in prayer. Trust that He is near, that He cares, and that nothing can separate you from His love. As we learn to respond to His invitation right away, we discover the peace, rest, and freedom that only Christ can give. Join us as we explore what it means to stop striving, stop protecting ourselves, and start trusting the God whose love and power are greater than every burden we carry.
