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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

    Behold His Prosperity

    Why do so many pursue success yet feel unstable or empty, even when surrounded by opportunity and advice? Psalm 1 thrusts us into the tension between worldly counsel and God’s design, challenging our influences and definitions of prosperity. Pastor Alan reveals how the promises of God are not automatic; they require discernment about where we seek counsel, whose path we stand in, and what we let shape our hearts. With practical stories and probing questions, he unpacks ancient words and contemporary struggles, showing how staying rooted in God’s Word moves us from restlessness to steadfast prosperity that is measured by spiritual fruit that blesses others. Scriptures ReferencedPsalm 1:1-6; Proverbs 6:16-19; Luke 11:10-13; John 3:16; Romans 10:9; 2 Corinthians 5:17-20; Galatians 5:19-20, Colossians 3:7-9; Hebrews 11:1 Key InsightsThe Blessing of Being “Blessable”: Why prosperity is promised to those who avoid ungodly counsel and delight in God’s instruction.The Power of Influence: How what enters our eyes and ears subtly directs our steps toward—or away from—God’s best.Rootedness vs. Instability: The warning against becoming like chaff, blown and unsettled, and the practical joy of being deeply planted in Christ. Key Sections00:00:00 | Coming to God with Openness An honest approach to listening for direction and healing from God. 00:01:43 | The Promise and Scope of God’s Prosperity Exploring God’s generous promises and our posture to receive them. 00:03:06 | Breaking Down “Blessed” A deep dive into the Hebrew meanings and the subtle power of cultural influences. 00:06:14 | Ears, Eyes, and the Battle for the Mind How technology, media, and daily input shift our attitudes and actions. 00:12:13 | Three Keys to a Blessable Life Practical steps: avoid ungodly counsel, stand apart from sin, and meditate on God’s Word. 00:17:17 | Two Sides: Blessing and Warning Both the positive promise and the warning of instability for the ungodly. 00:21:00 | Representing Christ Well The sobering reality of representing Jesus in daily frustrations and public witness. 00:30:14 | The Sinfulness of Grumbling Connecting complaining to spiritual distance and the call to genuine gratitude. 00:33:22 | The True Purpose of Prosperity God’s desire for us to be planted, fruitful, and a living testimony of His goodness. https://springhouse.captivate.fm/episode/behold-his-prosperity 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

    Behold His Prosperity

  2. Oct 25

    Prince of Peace

    We often chase peace as mere calm or the absence of conflict, but find ourselves shaken when life upends our fragile security. Isaiah boldly proclaims a peace that is not circumstantial, but deeply relational—a governing presence that steadies us amid chaos. Pastor Barbie challenges these comfortable notions, revealing that the Prince of Peace offers more than soothing feelings. Drawing from Isaiah 9, the message contrasts the world's circumstantial control with Christ’s unshakable authority. True biblical peace requires submission, honesty, and courage to pursue reconciliation, not just the appearance of harmony. Scriptures ReferencedPsalm 85:10; Isaiah 9:6-7, 26:3; Matthew 10:34; John 14:27; Romans 5:1, 12:18; 1 Corinthians 16:9; Colossians 1:19-20, 3:14-15; Ephesians 4:15; Philippians 2:3, 4:6-7 Key InsightsGoverning vs. Comforting Peace: Biblical peace is not a fleeting feeling but a ruling authority rooted in Christ’s reign.Peacemaking vs. Peacekeeping: Authentic peace seeks truth, humility, and love, not just avoiding conflict or settling for superficial unity.Submission and Trust: Receiving enduring peace demands surrendering control, trusting in God’s sovereignty even when outcomes are unpredictable. Key Sections00:00:00 | Welcome and Announcements Reflecting on the value of community and upcoming opportunities for worship and connection. 00:04:33 | A Word for Us All Setting the stage for a collective challenge. 00:05:28 | Beholding the Prince of Peace Exploring Isaiah’s prophecy and redefining our concept of peace as authority, not ambiance. 00:08:26 | The Influence of Christ’s Reign How the Prince of Peace provides a ruling presence that anchors us as believers. 00:11:48 | What Rules Your Peace? A confrontation with our default settings—do circumstances or Jesus rule our inner world? 00:13:07 | The Cost and Calling of Peacemaking Recognizing that authentic peace may produce conflict but leads to reconciliation and truth. 00:19:10 | From Peacekeeping to Peacemaking Distinguishing between inauthentic harmony and the scriptural pursuit of real peace. 00:24:12 | Resting in God’s Authority Learning to submit, trust, and allow God’s peace to guard your heart beyond human understanding. 00:30:19 | The Strength of Biblical Peace Reframing peace as steady, active, and unbreakable, rooted in Christ’s government. https://springhouse.captivate.fm/episode/prince-of-peace 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

    Prince of Peace

  3. Oct 18

    Good Shepherd

    How can we truly hear and follow Jesus in a world of competing voices and spiritual blindness? The Good Shepherd’s call demands more than acknowledgement. It requires radical obedience and humility in recognizing our ongoing need for grace. Rooted in John 9–10, Pastor Jonathan explores the deep divide between those who claim to see and those humble enough to admit their blindness. With vivid imagery and personal stories, this message confronts our resistance to spiritual “shearing” and the struggle to trust God’s voice over self-reliance or cultural noise. The difference between the empty rules of the Pharisee and the tender tending of the Shepherd is not just doctrinal but profoundly practical and eternal. Scriptures ReferencedEzekiel 34:1-11; Matthew 7:1-5, 23:1-4; John 1:35-37, 9:11, 9:17, 9:30-33, 9:35-10:16, 19:14-15; 20:30-31; Acts 26:17-18 Key InsightsResponding to the Shepherd’s Voice: Only those who know their need and recognize the Shepherd truly follow, while others remain weighed down by sin and pride.Blindness and Spiritual Sight: The journey from spiritual blindness to believing worshiper mirrors our lifelong process of surrender and transformation.Biblical Discipleship vs. Legalism: True correction flows from compassion and shared need, not self-righteous burdening; we are all beggars in need of the Shepherd’s bread. Key Sections00:00:00 | Welcome and Announcements Pastor Barbie shares what's coming up over the next few weeks. 00:01:37 | Beholding That Moves Us Pastor Jonathan introduces the biblical meaning of “behold,” noticing Christ in ways that demand a personal, embodied response. 00:04:53 | Beholding and Consequences See how encountering Jesus provokes either transformation or rejection. 00:07:22 | Obstacles to True Sight The healed blind man and the Pharisees reveal the barriers: pride and comfort with spiritual blindness. 00:10:05 | Blindness and Ongoing Need Sheep (and people) persistently require tending and are easily led astray or burdened by sin. 00:17:53 | The Cost and Joy of Following Obedience is challenged by the allure of other voices and desires; real satisfaction is only found in trusting Jesus. 00:26:21 | Discipleship, Sin, and Community The dangers of isolation, legalism, and misunderstanding true holiness are addressed, with a call for authentic fellowship. 00:32:17 | The Voice of Compassionate Correction Contrasting self-righteousness with humble, compassionate discipleship that always points to the Bread of Life, not just hunger. 00:35:21 | Held by the Good Shepherd Jesus, as the Good Shepherd, lays down His life and unites His flock; our belonging does not rest on self-effort but His grace and sacrifice. https://springhouse.captivate.fm/episode/good-shepherd 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

    Good Shepherd

  4. Oct 11

    Fix. Consider. Behold.

    Fixing our gaze is not just a challenge in a scrolling, fractured culture. It's a spiritual battleground with life-altering stakes. As believers, we are called to anchor our hearts on Christ in a world of seemingly endless rubble, lost dreams, distraction, and shifting priorities. Pastor Barbie shares how our focus shapes our devotion, identity, and capacity for peace. She urges us to move from surviving the ashes to beholding the significance of the cross, the person of Jesus, and the hope that outlives the fleeting trials of today. The secret is not in trying harder but in learning to see again. Scriptures ReferencedHebrews 12:1-3; Isaiah 26:3, Nehemiah 4:10, Matthew 6:21; John 1:29; 2 Corinthians 4:18 Key InsightsThe Battle for Focus: A distracted heart is easily derailed, but fixing your gaze on Jesus realigns your life and restores your peace.From Ashes to Beauty: Even in seasons of loss or failure, God specializes in bringing beauty out of what looks ruined—if we dare to trust Him.The Power of Beholding: We become like what we continually behold. True awe, worship, and perseverance come when we stop, see, and savor what God is truly doing. Key Sections00:00:00 | The Everyday Battle for Attention Oh, how quickly our thoughts spiral, and why focus matters. 00:04:09 | What Captures Your Mind Captures Your Heart How fixation births devotion and shapes the course of our lives. 00:05:09 | The Gift of Perseverance A deep dive into the call to fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and finisher of faith. 00:08:02 | The Oldest Temptation Adam and Eve’s story reveals the perennial fight for focus and why the enemy wants to hijack our gaze. 00:10:23 | Linked Arms The importance of unity, intergenerational strength, and keeping our eyes on the trustworthy guide. 00:14:48 | Peace, Trust, and the Rubble of Life Explores how true peace is anchored in trust, not circumstances, especially in seasons of ashes and rebuilding. 00:19:05 | The Work of Rebuilding Parallels between ancient Israel’s broken walls and our modern life struggles show our need for community and right focus. 00:25:03 | Recovering Awe and the Sacred Pause Examine the biblical command to behold, warning against the loss of awe and the dangers of spiritual numbing. 00:32:56 | Replacing Lies with Truth Practical steps to renew the mind, receive peace, and move from spectator to worshipper as a unified body. https://springhouse.captivate.fm/episode/fix-consider-behold 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

    Fix. Consider. Behold.

  5. Oct 4

    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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

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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
    899
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