Springs of Hope Church With Pastor Mike Jenkins of Crawfordville, Florida

Mike Jenkins

This church is called Springs of Hope because when you come here we want you to have one take away. You leave here with hope that there's something better. Everything that we do here is meant to build you up, to strengthen you, to edify you and help you in your walk.

  1. Sep 13

    Acts Chapter 2 - Part 2

    Welcome to a deep dive into one of the most pivotal chapters in all of Scripture. In this teaching, Pastor Mike Jenkins explores Acts Chapter 2, separating cultural misconceptions from the true purpose of the Holy Spirit's arrival. Rather than an isolated emotional event, Pentecost was the fulfillment of a divine promise to empower ordinary believers to proclaim an extraordinary Savior. -- Pastor Mike walks through the true purpose of the baptism of the Holy Spirit, emphasizing that His primary mission is to exalt Christ, call people to repentance, and foster a transformed life within the faith community. -- The message highlights how the Old Testament feast of Pentecost was transformed into a massive spiritual harvest, reversing the division of Babel and uniting people from diverse nations around the gospel. -- Listeners are reminded of the incredible transformation of Peter, moving from a terrified follower who denied Christ to a bold preacher whose message brought three thousand souls to repentance on a single day. -- The teaching breaks down the four core truths of the gospel presented by Peter: Jesus lived, Jesus was crucified according to God's sovereign plan, God raised Him bodily from the dead, and Jesus is now exalted at the right hand of the Father. -- Finally, the message serves as a powerful reminder that our past failures do not define our future, and that every believer is called to be a living witness of God's saving grace in their local community today. Scriptures for Further Study -- Acts 1:8 -- Acts 2:1-47 -- Luke 24:49 -- Joel 2:28 -- Genesis 11 -- John 16:14 -- John 11:25 -- Psalm 16 -- Psalm 110 +++++++ Find more information on our website: https://www.springsofhopechurch.life/

  2. Aug 23

    Acts Chapter 2 - Part 1

    The book of Acts records a pivotal moment in human history: the fulfillment of Christ's promise to send the Holy Spirit. In this deep dive into Acts Chapter 2, Pastor Mike Jenkins explores how Pentecost was never meant to be a mere emotional experience or a display restricted to an elite spiritual class. Instead, God poured out His Spirit on all flesh to launch a global mission and build a transformed community centered on Jesus Christ. Key insights from this teaching include: -- Obedience requires waiting on God's timing until we are endued with power from on high rather than attempting to manufacture spiritual growth through human programs. -- The supernatural wind and tongues at Pentecost reversed the curse of the Tower of Babel, gathering nations together to hear the wonderful works of God in their own languages. -- The primary work of the Holy Spirit is to glorify Jesus Christ and point people directly to Him, rather than focusing on human ministers or gifts. -- Peter's transformation from denying Christ to boldly proclaiming the gospel before thousands demonstrates that past failures do not define a believer's future in God's kingdom. -- When the Holy Spirit moves, responses will vary from wonder to mockery, but believers are called to stand firm on the Word of God and proclaim the risen Savior. Scriptures for Further Study -- Acts 1:8 -- Acts 2:1-21 -- Genesis 11:1-9 -- Joel 2:28-32 -- John 3:8 -- John 16:14 +++++++ Find more information on our website: https://www.springsofhopechurch.life/

  3. Aug 9

    Acts Chapter 1

    The Book of Acts serves as the vital bridge between the earthly ministry of Jesus recorded in the Gospels and the Spirit-empowered movement of the early Church. In this message on Acts Chapter 1, Pastor Mike Jenkins breaks down the final instructions Jesus gave to His followers before ascending to heaven. Rather than sending them out immediately, Jesus commanded His disciples to wait for the promise of the Holy Spirit. Through practical workplace illustrations and biblical analysis, Pastor Mike challenges believers to evaluate whether their daily lives bring glory to God and demonstrates why divine calling requires divine power. -- The resurrection of Jesus Christ stands on historical, infallible proof witnessed by over 500 people, forming the foundation of Christian faith. -- Every believer is conscripted by God to be a witness in their everyday environment, whether at home, in the community, or on the job. -- Displaying Christian symbols at work is meaningless if job performance and character fail to reflect the standards of Christ. -- Calling without empowerment is insufficient; attempting to do God's work in human strength leads to failure. -- Believers must shift their focus away from speculating about prophetic timelines and concentrate on active obedience to the mission. -- The Holy Spirit provides the dynamis (supernatural power and ability) necessary to live out a compelling testimony. Scriptures for Further Study -- Acts 1:1-8 -- 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 +++++++ Find more information on our website: https://www.springsofhopechurch.life/

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This church is called Springs of Hope because when you come here we want you to have one take away. You leave here with hope that there's something better. Everything that we do here is meant to build you up, to strengthen you, to edify you and help you in your walk.