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God's ultimate plan is to exalt Jesus. Springhouse Worship and Arts Center is a church in Smyrna, Tennessee. We welcome you whether you worship with us in person or join us online.

  1. 2d ago

    A Life Worthy

    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

    A Life Worthy

  2. Sep 20

    Discerning His Voice When He Roars

    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

    Discerning His Voice When He Roars

  3. Sep 13

    Follow My Voice

    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

    Follow My Voice

  4. Sep 6

    Discerning His Voice By Knowing His Word

    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

    Discerning His Voice By Knowing His Word

  5. Aug 30

    Wells of Salvation

    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

    Wells of Salvation

  6. Aug 23

    Becoming the Well

    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

    Becoming the Well

  7. Aug 16

    Jacob's Well, Satisfying Your Deepest Thirst

    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

    Jacob's Well, Satisfying Your Deepest Thirst

  8. Aug 9

    The Wells We Inherit

    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

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God's ultimate plan is to exalt Jesus. Springhouse Worship and Arts Center is a church in Smyrna, Tennessee. We welcome you whether you worship with us in person or join us online.

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    Springhouse Church
  • Years Active
    2010 - 2026
  • Episodes
    895
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