Wellspring Church

Wellspring Church :: Englewood, Colorado
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Wellspring Church is a vibrant community of faith that values the past and the future yet remains fully engaged in the present. We are enriched by the diverse treasures of God’s kingdom, both the old and the new, that we may minister to the diverse needs of our culture today and leave a legacy of faithfulness for tomorrow.

  1. 11h ago

    The Book of James :: 8/16/26 :: Billy Waters

    Welcome to Wellspring Church! How can we remain patient when life is painful? In this message, Billy Waters explores why patience is essential to spiritual maturity—and how God uses hardship to form perseverance, character, and hope within us. Looking at James 5, we discover that patience means showing long-suffering love toward people and standing firm through difficult circumstances. Like a farmer waiting for the rain and harvest, we must leave room for God to bring redemption rather than giving in to resentment, withdrawal, or despair. 📖 Key Themes in This Message: 🔹 Remaining patient in painful relationships 🔹 Standing firm when circumstances tempt us to quit 🔹 How grumbling damages our relationships with God and others 🔹 Finding hope in Christ’s return and the resurrection 🔹 Practicing lament by turning to God, bringing our complaints, asking for help, and choosing trust Patience is love that creates space for redemption. Instead of allowing pain to push us toward cynicism, we can honestly bring our sorrow to God and trust His mercy, compassion, and sovereign plan. Because Jesus has finished the work of redemption and will one day make all things right, even our darkest nights can give way to the brightest day. Relevant Scripture references: Genesis 1; Exodus 34:6; Numbers 14:29; Job 1:21 and 19:25; Psalms 9:9, 18:2, 23:1, 27:1, 28:7, 30:5, 34:18, 100:5, 103:8, 118:6, 126:5, and 145:13, 18; Romans 5:3-5; 2 Corinthians 4:17; Galatians 6:9; 2 Peter 3:9; James 5:7-11; Hebrews 11:32-40; John 11:25 and 19:30; Revelation 5:2-10 and 21:5. Support the show

    The Book of James :: 8/16/26 :: Billy Waters

  2. 3d ago

    The Book of James :: 8/9/26 :: Billy Waters

    Welcome to Wellspring Church! What happens when wealth becomes something we trust, protect, and keep for ourselves? In this message, Billy Waters examines James’ sobering warning about hoarding and invites us to consider how God wants us to use what He has entrusted to us. Wealth itself is not the problem. The danger comes when possessions promise the comfort, control, power, approval, and security that only God can provide. Hoarding draws us away from God, corrodes the soul, and contributes to injustice—but Jesus offers another way: spending and saving sufficiently while giving extravagantly. 📖 Key Themes in This Message: 🔹 Recognizing the difference between wise saving and hoarding 🔹 How wealth can quietly compete with our trust in God 🔹 Why hoarding damages our souls and harms others 🔹 Using our resources to pursue justice and advance the gospel 🔹 Following the radical generosity of Jesus Everything we have has been given for a purpose. As we look to Jesus—who became poor so that we might become rich in Him—we are invited to repent of greed, embrace contentment, and invest generously in what is eternal. Relevant Scripture references: James 4:17; James 5:1-6; Proverbs 6:6-8; Matthew 6:24; Matthew 13:22; Matthew 25:31-46; Matthew 28:18-20; 1 Timothy 6:10; and 2 Corinthians 8:9. 📅 Join us this week at Wellspring Church! Looking to grow deeper in your faith? Visit www.wellspringenglewood.comto learn more. Support the show

    The Book of James :: 8/9/26 :: Billy Waters

  3. Aug 2

    The Book of James :: 8/2/26 :: Billy Waters

    Welcome to Wellspring Church! What does it mean to waste the one life God has given us? In this message, Billy Waters challenges us to examine whether our plans are centered on ourselves or surrendered to the purposes of God. Looking at James 4, we see that planning is not the problem—planning without dependence on God is. Because life is fragile and fleeting, we are called to trust God’s will, obey Him today, and live with eternity in view. 📖 Key Themes in This Message: 🔹 The danger of making plans without seeking God 🔹 Why Scripture describes our lives as a quickly vanishing mist 🔹 Choosing faithful obedience today instead of delaying until tomorrow 🔹 Living with an eternal perspective in our work, finances, relationships, and calling 🔹 Sharing the gospel with those who do not yet know Jesus We have only one life, and only what is done for Christ will last. Rather than wasting our days pursuing comfort, possessions, or personal ambition, we can make the most of every opportunity by depending on Jesus, serving His Kingdom, and remaining faithful in what He has called us to do today. Relevant Scripture references: Genesis 3:19; Psalm 103:15-16; Matthew 25:21, 23; Mark 8:35; Luke 12:16-21; Luke 22:42; Acts 18:21; Romans 1:10; and James 4:13-17. Support the show

    The Book of James :: 8/2/26 :: Billy Waters

  4. Jul 26

    The Book of James :: 7/26/26 :: David Norris

    Welcome to Wellspring Church! What happens when our desires become demands? In this message, Pastor David Norris explores how unmet expectations, discontent, and the belief that “I deserve it” can produce conflict—with others and with God. Looking at James 4, we see that quarrels begin with desires battling within us. Friendship with the world leaves us prideful and unsatisfied, but God offers something greater: more grace. 📖 Key Themes in This Message: 🔹 How disordered desires lead to conflict and spiritual restlessness 🔹 Why entitlement reveals discontent, privilege, and pride 🔹 Submitting to God, resisting the devil, and drawing near to Jesus 🔹 Practicing repentance early and often 🔹 Understanding humility as freedom from self-centeredness True humility is not self-hatred or weakness. It is confidently surrendering ourselves to God, trusting that Christ has already gone to the lowest place for us. As we look to Jesus—the humble and exalted Lamb of God—we discover that he alone can satisfy the deepest longings of our souls. Relevant Scripture references: Genesis 4:1-16; Exodus 19-24; 2 Samuel 11; Proverbs 3:34; Matthew 6:24; Matthew 19:16-22; John 1:29; John 3:14-16; John 17:20-23; John 18:36; James 3:9; James 4:1-10; and Revelation 4-5. Support the show

    The Book of James :: 7/26/26 :: David Norris

  5. Jul 19

    The Book of James :: 7/19/26 :: Billy Waters

    Welcome to Wellspring Church! If God offered to grant you one request, what would you ask for? In this message, Pastor Billy Waters explores Solomon’s surprising request for wisdom and shows why true wisdom is essential for every area of life. Looking at James 3, we discover the difference between earthly wisdom and wisdom from heaven. Earthly wisdom places self at the center, producing envy, pride, anxiety, and disorder. Heavenly wisdom places God at the center, shaping a life marked by humility, purity, peace, mercy, sincerity, and love for others. 📖 Key Themes in This Message: 🔹 Why fearing the Lord is the beginning of wisdom 🔹 The difference between knowledge and wisdom in action 🔹 How selfish ambition distorts our relationships and identity 🔹 Three ways to cultivate wisdom: pray, embrace trials, and be still 🔹 Finding freedom by surrendering control and placing God at the center God created us for freedom, peace, and a life of purpose rooted in Him. As we pray for wisdom, allow trials to deepen our surrender, and become still before God, our lives are reoriented around His purposes and we learn to love others with humility. Relevant Scripture references: 1 Kings 3:5-13; Proverbs 4:7 and 4:23-27; Proverbs 9:10; Ecclesiastes 12:13; Isaiah 14:13-14; Psalm 46:10; Matthew 11:28-30; Philippians 2:3-4; Colossians 1:9-10; Ephesians 1:17; James 1:2-5; and James 3:13-18. Support the show

    The Book of James :: 7/19/26 :: Billy Waters

  6. Jul 12

    The Book of James :: 7/12/26 :: Katie Gayle

    Welcome to Wellspring! Words are never “just words.” In this message, Pastor Katie Gayle continues our journey through the book of James, exploring how our speech reveals the true condition of our hearts. James isn’t merely concerned with outward behavior; he calls followers of Jesus to wholehearted discipleship that transforms even the way we speak.  Using vivid illustrations from James 3, Katie shows that our words have incredible power. They can encourage or wound, direct the course of a life or ignite destruction. Every one of us can remember words that built us up—and words that still echo years later because they caused deep hurt. The gospel calls us to recognize that our speech matters because our words flow from what is happening inside us. James doesn’t leave us with a message of simply trying harder. While human beings can tame wild animals, we cannot tame our own tongues by willpower alone. The restless tongue exposes divided hearts, reminding us that lasting change comes only as Jesus transforms us from the inside out. Rather than relying on self-discipline alone, we are invited to continually apply the gospel to our lives, allowing Christ to reshape both our hearts and our speech. 📖 Key Themes in This Message: 🔹 Our words reveal the true condition of our hearts. 🔹 Even small words can have life-changing consequences for good or for harm. 🔹 The tongue cannot be tamed through human effort alone. 🔹 The gospel transforms us from the inside out, producing speech that reflects the character of Christ. 🔹 Our calling is not simply to speak less carelessly, but to become people whose hearts have been renewed by Jesus. Faith is expressed not only through what we do, but also through what we say. As we surrender our hearts to Christ, our words increasingly become instruments of blessing, encouragement, truth, and peace. Jesus doesn’t merely ask us to control our tongues—He offers to transform the hearts from which our words flow. Relevant Scripture references: James 3:1-12, Genesis 1:26-28, Luke 19:1-10, Matthew 12:34-37, Proverbs 18:21. 📅 Join us this week at Wellspring Church! Looking to grow deeper in your faith? Visit www.wellspringenglewood.com to learn more. Support the show

    The Book of James :: 7/12/26 :: Katie Gayle

  7. Jun 28

    The Book of James :: 6/28/26 :: Billy Waters

    Welcome to Wellspring Church! What does it mean to treat people the way Jesus does? In this message, Pastor Billy Waters continues our series through the book of James by exploring the destructive power of favoritism and discrimination. James reminds us that showing partiality isn’t just poor manners—it contradicts the very character of God. Every person bears God’s image, and the Church is called to reflect the mercy of Christ by welcoming, honoring, and serving others without distinction. 📖 Key Themes in This Message: 🔹 Why favoritism and discrimination distort the witness of the Church 🔹 Every person is created in the image of God and possesses equal dignity 🔹 The “royal law” calls us to love our neighbors rather than elevate some above others 🔹 God’s mercy transforms us so that we extend mercy to everyone we encounter James doesn’t merely expose sin—it points us to the mercy of Jesus. Having received God’s undeserved mercy, we are freed to become people who demonstrate that same mercy to others. As we follow Christ, our lives become a testimony to the gospel when we refuse favoritism, embrace every person with dignity, and allow mercy to triumph over judgment. Relevant Scripture references: James 2:1-13, Leviticus 19:18, Deuteronomy 1:17, Genesis 1:26-27, Matthew 22:37-40, Matthew 25:31-46, 1 Corinthians 1:26-31, Luke 8:1-3 and James 2:13. 📅 Join us this week at Wellspring Church! Looking to grow deeper in your faith? Visit www.wellspringenglewood.com to learn more. Support the show

  8. Jun 21

    The Book of James :: 6/21/26 :: Billy Waters

    Welcome to Wellspring Church! What does real spiritual growth look like? In this message, Pastor Billy Waters explores a question many Christians wrestle with: if God desires to transform us, how do we actually grow? Looking at the book of James, Billy reminds us that spiritual maturity is not primarily about trying harder or compiling a longer list of religious accomplishments. Instead, growth begins with a heart that is humble, receptive, and responsive to God’s Word. Throughout the message, we are challenged to move beyond simply hearing Scripture and into a life of obedience. Billy explains that transformation is both God’s work and our participation. The Holy Spirit changes us, but he also calls us to cultivate a posture of humility, receiving the Word with openness and allowing it to shape our lives. As we submit ourselves to God’s truth, we are gradually transformed into the likeness of Christ. 📖 Key Themes in This Message: 🔹 Why spiritual growth is more than behavior modification or trying harder 🔹 The danger of reducing Christianity to a list of commands and expectations 🔹 Receiving God’s Word with humility and spiritual receptivity 🔹 Becoming doers of the Word, not merely hearers 🔹 How transformation happens “from one degree of glory to another” 🔹 Living faithfully in a challenging cultural moment while remaining rooted in Scripture Faithfulness is not achieved through sheer effort but through a heart surrendered to God. As we listen to his voice, receive his Word, and walk in obedience, the Holy Spirit forms us into people who reflect the character of Jesus. The result is not only personal transformation, but a church marked by holiness, justice, spiritual growth, and faithful witness in the world. Relevant Scripture references: James 1:19–25, James 1:22, James 4, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Isaiah 1, and 1 John 2:2. 📅 Join us this week at Wellspring Church! Looking to grow deeper in your faith? Visit www.wellspringenglewood.com to learn more. Support the show

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Wellspring Church is a vibrant community of faith that values the past and the future yet remains fully engaged in the present. We are enriched by the diverse treasures of God’s kingdom, both the old and the new, that we may minister to the diverse needs of our culture today and leave a legacy of faithfulness for tomorrow.

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  • Creator
    Wellspring Church :: Englewood, Colorado
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
  • Episodes
    256
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Wellspring Church
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    Wellspring Church

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