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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. 3h ago

    Becoming the Well

    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/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

  2. 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

    The Wells We Inherit

  3. Aug 2

    Dig Another Well

    If you've ever felt like your spiritual well has run dry or that you're exausted by the same old conflicts and disappointments, this message is for you. You'll see how past hurts and offenses can clog up your relationship with God and with others... and how that can keep everyone around you thirsty for something better, too. The good news is that you don't have to stay stuck. God invites you to move forward, not by fixing things yourself, but by choosing to dig again. To move forward by faith when where you are is comfortable as much as when it feels like everythign is an attack. It's in the place of God's presence that you find peace. It's in that place of worship that God heals the wounds, cleans the muddy places, and gives you peace beyond anything you could ask. Scriptures ReferencedGenesis 26:17–32; Ezekiel 47 Key InsightsThe enemy’s strategy isn’t always confrontation. Sometimes it’s suffocation.The battle is often waged at the wells.You will never reach the next well if you are still fighting over the last one.When your plans come to an end, God’s purposes keep you moving forward.Worship first. Then work. Key Sections00:00:00 - Honoring Faithful Service We honor over two decades of faithful service by Angie Beshearse. 00:05:00 - Protecting the Well Without protection, wells can become contaminated or closed up so that they are useless and unhealthy for us and our neighbors. This is as much true of our spiritual wells as for a water well. 00:10:11 - The Enemy's Strategy to Clog Wells Life’s constant challenges—hurt, being busy, and distractions—can block our access to God’s life-giving water. The fight isn’t always clear, but it can quietly drain our spiritual strength bit by bit until families, communities, and hearts are empty. 00:14:40 - Moving Beyond Old Wells Like Isaac, we have a choice: will we stay trapped in wells of conflict, hurt, or blame, or will we put in the effort to move on and find the peace and open space that God offers? 00:20:23 - Worship First and Move Forward Isaac's journey shows that true safety and growth don’t come from staying in comfort. Instead, they come from making worship important, building an altar, and listening to God’s voice that guides us to new promises, even if it means letting go of past pains and facing the unknown. 00:22:58 - Release Conflict The key moment happens when Isaac puts aside his anger, forgives his enemies, and God quickly responds with new water and a promise. This shows that God provides for us and brings new life when we stop fighting and choose to make peace. 00:26:06 - Calling the Church to Dig Again Pastor Barbie asks the community to look at where they have stayed too long. She encourages them to forgive, let God heal them, and return to worship. This is the path to the growth, healing, and success that God wants for them. https://springhouse.captivate.fm/episode/dig-another-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

    Dig Another Well

  4. Jul 27

    Even More Undignified

    We all wrestle with wanting to look put-together, protect our pride, or control how others see us, especially in spiritual spaces. Sometimes, our desire for image or comfort keeps us at arm’s length from both God and authentic connection with each other. In this message, Pastor Jonathan shares how King David’s bold, “undignified” worship was less about outward display and more about letting go of his right to curate his reputation. Through David’s missteps and learning curve, we see God wants more than surface presence or spiritual routines. No one has to perform or hide—just show up, expect God to work, and know there’s a place for you in this journey. Scriptures Referenced2 Samuel 5:11–12; 2 Samuel 6:1–23; 1 Samuel 18:20–23; Numbers 4:15; 1 Chronicles 13:3; 1 Chronicles 15:13–15; Ephesians 4:31–32 Key InsightsGod values a humble heart much more than religious performance or outward appearance.Carrying God’s presence means both joyful celebration and careful responsibility, not imitating shallow shortcuts.Bitterness and past pain can cloud our worship, but honesty and compassion open the way to healing.It’s okay if worship looks different for you—obedience and honest surrender matter more than external styles.Letting go of protective images and expectations makes room for God’s deeper work in us and the church. Key Sections00:00:06 - Welcome & Announcements Brief logistical updates cover upcoming student ministry events, time changes for services, and transitions in children’s ministry leadership to help families navigate what’s next at church. 00:04:03 - Embracing Humility and God's Presence Moving beyond pride and self-driven achievement, Pastor Jonathan highlights how David’s kingship points us to a life where God’s presence is the true prize, resetting our definition of success and centering worship on surrender. 00:09:43 - Returning to Real Relationship People can easily slip into treating God’s presence as a tool for power or a background assurance, but the invitation is to move from complacent proximity to actual intimacy, being present with God and each other with authenticity and openness. 00:17:32 - Learning Careful Obedience David’s attempt to use worldly strategies (“new carts”) for God’s work leads to disaster, teaching us that shortcutting process or ignoring God’s direction—even with good intentions—cannot replace following God’s way, so faithfulness must precede convenience. 00:30:14 - Responding to Correction and Growth When mistakes happen, slowing down to seek God’s instruction in community fosters careful obedience; David’s return to Scripture, true responsibility, and joyful, sacrificial worship signals how transformation happens after failure. 00:32:27 - Surrendering Image for Authenticity David’s “undignified” worship invites us to lay down our image, pride, or the need to maintain control—reminding us that God honors humility more than performance and that every person’s context and struggle matters in worship. 00:36:43 - Finding Compassion and Room for All By seeing Michal’s pain and bitterness in context, the message urges us toward compassion—for ourselves and for others—so that both celebration and struggle are welcomed, and everyone can approach God with honesty, hope, and a willingness to let go. https://springhouse.captivate.fm/episode/even-more-undignified 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

    Even More Undignified

  5. Jul 12

    Midnight Songs

    Hard places are no stranger to any of us. We all walk through moments that feel suffocating, where disappointment, pain, or pressure make freedom seem out of reach. The temptation is to shut down, focus on what’s missing, or start believing nothing will ever change. But what if the breakthrough starts with worship? What if praise comes before freedom? Just like Paul and Silas, Job, and David, we can be honest with God and also sing when we absolutely don't feel like it. And often these raw moments are where change begins. Not just for you, but for your family and community. Because freedom isn't just personal. It's contagious. And as you find your midnight song, the chains binding you and those around you can begin to break. Your story of apin can become someone else's hope. Scriptures ReferencedJob 1:20-22; Psalm 30:5 34:1, 119:105; Isaiah 61:1; Acts 16:25-34; Galatians 5:1 Key InsightsWorshipping in the middle of pain creates space for real breakthrough.The most powerful prisons aren’t the ones around us. They’re the ones within us.God is looking for people who will trust Him enough to worship before the breakthrough.Jesus didn’t just come to forgive sinners. He came to free prisoners.Personal breakthrough has the potential to become corporate breakthrough.Your freedom becomes someone else’s theology. Key Sections00:00:00 - Welcome and Announcements As we enter August, we will be changing our Sunday gathering times to 9:00 and 10:30 AM and our midweek gathering will shift to Wednesdays at 6:00 PM. 00:02:55 - Valleys of Tears and Spring of Hope The name "Springhouse" is rooted in Psalm 84— "As they pass through the Valley of Baka (tears), they make it a place of springs...." 00:04:34 - Finding Songs in the Night In hard times, we should remember Paul and Silas in Acts 16. They found worship at midnight. Pain can help us trust God more and show strong hope for those who come after us. 00:10:07 - Anchored Trust Outshines Circumstance Midnight Worship is not about knowing all the answers. It is about having strong trust that God is there and good, even when situations or what others think make us doubt. 00:12:06 - Freedom Breaks Chains for All When we worship in our prisons, it creates changes that can spread to others. As we're transformed, it affects our families and communities, too. 00:17:03 - Your Breakthrough Becomes Legacy No matter if you feel free or still trapped, choosing to worship through the tough times creates a legacy of hope and freedom for your kids and future generations. 00:23:38 - Redeemed for a Purpose God’s greatest miracle isn't just breaking chains but redeeming lives. Sometimes He leaves us in hard places for the sake of someone else’s salvation, showing that personal freedom is designed to multiply into community restoration. https://springhouse.captivate.fm/episode/midnight-songs 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

    Midnight Songs

  6. Jul 5

    The Garments We Choose

    Ever felt like you woke up already burdened, weighed down by frustration, disappointment, or that never-ending sense of not being enough? It doesn't have to be that way. With the help of the holy Spirit, you can choose to let go of the heavy feelings you have, like anger, regret, or confusion. Instead, you can take on feelings like praise, kindness, and thankfulness. You don't have to wait for your situation to get better to feel a change. Worship is not about ignoring problems, but about focusing on the One who is greater than any struggle or weight you carry. Everything Jesus did in laying aside His majesty allows you to pick up new ones. You get to choose: hold onto worn-out, heavy garments or let Him cover you with a garment of praise. Scriptures Referenced2 Chronicles 2:21-22; Psalm 19:14, 85:10; Zechariah 3:1-4; Isaiah 26:3, 61:1-3a; John 3:16, 8:44, 19:23-24; Romans 8:5, 13:14; 2 Corinthians 2:14-15; Ephesians 4:17-24; Colossians 3:12-17; Hebrews 12:1 Key InsightsWorship is a garment we must intentionally put on.Not every weight is sin. Some things simply weigh us down.Worship changes the atmosphere before it changes the circumstances.Your worship preaches before your words ever do.Jesus exchanged garments so we could wear praise.You cannot wear both grave clothes and robes of righteousness. Refereenced by Pastor Barbie: Worship Anyway t-shirt on Amazon Key Sections00:00:00 - Choosing Your Garments We make daily choices about our attitudes and views. Pastor Barbie emphasizes the need to choose praise instead of heaviness. 00:04:36 - Casting Off Filthy Garments When we face feelings of blame and shame, we are invited to put down old, heavy identities like "dirty clothes." Instead, we can allow God to give us new clothes that show compassion, kindness, and patience. This reminds us that our true identity is based on being known and loved by God. 00:09:23 - Identifying Weights and Identity Many of us have extra weight like confusion, judgment, disappointment, and tiredness. Over time, these burdens can feel like who we are, even though God never meant for us to carry them. We find true freedom and joy when we trust Him to take care of what only He can handle. 00:12:10 - Worship Shifts the Atmosphere Worship is a choice that changes not only situations but also the whole spiritual atmosphere. Choose to praise allows God to work, even during tough times. 00:18:32 - Christ’s Exchange: Garments and Grace Jesus accepted shame, pain, and punishment for our freedom. Because of that, we can embrace Christ, which brings humility, joy, and righteousness. We should avoid going back to habits that cause heaviness or spiritual struggle. 00:23:33 - Daily Choices and Fragrance Think about which “side of the closet” we use each morning. Remember that what we wear spiritually impacts the whole community. Just like a nice scent, our praise can bring hope to everyone nearby. https://springhouse.captivate.fm/episode/the-garments-we-choose 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

    The Garments We Choose

  7. Jun 28

    Still Present. Still Worthy.

    Wee all know what it's like when a plan falls apart, a leader you look up to leaves, or life just gets incredibly messy and confusing. In this message, Pastor Barbie gets incredibly real about those exact moments. She breaks down the myth that everything in our lives needs to be steady and perfect before we can experience God’s joy or feel Him near. Instead of giving us easy answers, she shares her own honest struggles to remind us of something vital: God is never caught off guard, and His goodness goes so much deeper than whatever we are going through. Pastor Barbie challenges us to stop trying so hard to control every outcome. Instead, she invites us to let our worship be about who God is, not about how we happen to feel today. She reminds us that even when we can’t feel God, He is still there. We can still worship because true peace comes from trusting His nature, not from our mess. Whether you’ve been following Jesus for decades or you’re brand new to walking following Jesus, your next step isn’t about pretending you have it all together. It’s just about worshiping, trusting, and obeying. God is already here, He is worthy, and He’s already welcoming you in. Scriptures ReferencedDeuteronomy 10; Job 1:21; Psalm 50:9-12, 100:3; 103:1-22, 139:16, 145:1-21; Daniel 3:24-25; Hebrews 13:5; 1 Timothy 1:17; Revelation 22:5 Key InsightsGod’s Presence is not a feeling. It’s a promise.God is never surprised, confounded, caught off guard, or taken aback by our circumstances.The faithfulness of God is not subject to the fluctuations of our circumstances.Sometimes our deliverance looks like companionship. We want out of our mess, but He wants to walk into the middle of it.True worship remains anchored in WHO God is, not how we feel. Key Sections00:00:00 - God’s Character, Our Anchor God is unfathomably great and faithful. When we don’t understand our circumstances, God’s character and goodness remain the anchor for our souls. 00:04:20 - Embracing God’s Field and Calling God's assignment for us can look completely different than we expect, but our peace is found in trusting His bigger story and participating in His field as stewards, not owners. 00:08:02 - Returning to Simple Obedience In seasons of confusion or emotional upheaval, God invites us back to the basics: seek, trust, and obey. Our security comes not from leaders or plans, but from relentless focus on God through every storm. 00:12:15 - Choosing Worship Worship anchored to blessings or feelings is fragile, but worship rooted in trust becomes our life raft. Our perspetive or worthiness isn't the issue. God's is. 00:16:31 - Security in God’s Ownership The church, our calling, and even hardship belong first to God, whose ownership banishes fear and striving since He never leaves or forsakes His people. 00:18:00 - With Us in the Fire Sometimes deliverance looks like compansionship instead of escape. God’s presence in the fire is promised and reliable, even when we can’t perceive it, and faith means worshipping Him despite the lack of visible miracles. https://springhouse.captivate.fm/episode/still-present-still-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

    Still Present. Still Worthy.

  8. Jun 21

    Arise in Holiness

    Have you ever wondered if Chirch is only for those who have it all together? Have you avoided talking about God's holiness because you feel unsure if you can live up to it or worry about what God might expect from you? Pastor Jonathan leans in, reminding us that it can be humbling and even a bit scary to see how far we are from God’s expectations. But he doesn't stop at the discomfort. From Isaiah to Peter to Moses, he gives a hopeful message: God doesn’t bring you near to hurt you, but to heal you. What feels like being cut down could actually be God clearing space for something new and whole to grow. Even our seasons of pride or running away from God or running on borrowed faith aren't the end. The are invitations to see God, surrender, and be transformed. Scriptures ReferencedExodus 3:1-6; 2 Chronicles 26:1-23; Isaiah 6:1-13; Ezekiel 1:26-28; Luke 5:7-8; Galatians 5:19-26; Philippians 3:8; 1 Peter 1:14-15 Key InsightsGod's holiness is present in His mercy and grace.When we see God's holiness, we are undone, but there is life in surrender and transformation.Approaching faith casually can lead to spiritual drift or pride.The path to renewal begins with humility and letting God “cut away” what doesn’t belong. Key Sections00:00:00 - The Vision of Holiness Isaiah’s experience shows how foreign and overpowering God’s holiness is. It makes people feel small, but it also drives us to want to understand more and to change for the better. 00:04:29 - Wrestling with Holiness It seems like we seldom talk about holiness. There's a shared discomfort and inability to articulate something so awe-inspiring as God's holiness. Yet knowing His holiness is vital to knowing Him. 00:08:21 - Responding with Humility When we compare ourselves to others, we can feel pretty good about ourselves. But when we see the true standard of God's holiness, we are led away from pride and into deep humility. 00:14:27 - God Closes the Gap Even though we want to avoid what reveals our flaws, God shows us a path to closeness through sacrifice. This proves that He wants to restore us, not judge us, and that His holiness highlights His love and mercy. 00:17:14 - Lessons from Uzziah Uzziah's life is both a warning and an encouragement. Trusting in someone else's faith or being too proud can lead to failure. However, knowing God personally and staying humble helps us stay close to Him and fulfill His purpose. 00:24:57 - The Gift and Danger of Repeated Exposure Coming close to sacred things without respect creates spiritual callousness. Real healing happens when we surrender and let God show us and take away our pain instead of hiding it or arguing with Him. 00:28:46 - Surrendering for Restoration Humility and surrender—not performing or pretending—are the only ways to step forward into God’s healing and restoration, moving us from brokenness to belonging. 00:33:29 - Letting God Heal What Hurts We should let God heal our deep wounds. It ends by encouraging us that getting rid of unhealthy things helps us get ready for new life. It concludes with hope and invites us to respond through worship. https://springhouse.captivate.fm/episode/arise-in-holiness 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
    889
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