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The Spring Hills Podcast
by Spring Hills Church
Welcome to The Spring Hills Podcast. With weekly episodes, you will hear from both staff and team members of Spring Hills Church on a variety of topics such as sermon recaps, parenting and other ministries here at Spring Hills. For more information about Spring Hills, check out our website at www.springhills.org
Episodes
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Still Becoming | Week 3
In this message from our Still Becoming series, Pastor Bret Avlakeotes walks through Paul’s relationship with Timothy and how God uses mentorship to keep us from isolation. Drawing from Acts and the letters to Timothy, we see how God uses community, mentorship, and Scripture to shape us even...
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Still Becoming | Week 2
In this message from our Still Becoming series, Pastor Bret Avlakeotes walks us through Philippians 3 and Paul’s reminder that Jesus's work in us is ongoing. This sermon invites us to examine where we place our confidence and challenges us to keep growing, even when it means letting go of what…
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What is God's Will For My Life?
What is God’s will for my life? It’s a question many of us wrestle with, especially when the path ahead feels unclear. In this message, Pastor John Barrett walks through Proverbs 3:5–6 and shows how God’s will is something we learn as we trust Him. Rather than leaning on our own understanding,...
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Christmas Eve Service
In this special Christmas Eve message, Pastor Bret Avlakeotes reminds us that the story of Jesus’ birth is more than a familiar tradition, it’s a powerful declaration that God is at work in history and deeply involved in our lives. Walking through Luke 2, we see how God orchestrated every detail,...
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God With Us | Week 4
In this message from our God With Us series, Pastor Bret Avlakeotes focuses on Joseph and the quiet, faithful obedience that helped bring God’s plan to life. Through Joseph’s story in Matthew 1, we see what it looks like to trust God when the situation doesn’t make sense and the cost feels...
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God With Us | Week 3
In this message from our God With Us series, Pastor Bret Avlakeotes looks at the story of Mary in Luke 1 to show how God often works in unexpected ways through unlikely people. Mary’s response to God’s call reveals a faith rooted in trust, humility, and obedience, even when the path ahead feels...
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God With Us | Week 2
In this message from our God With Us series, Pastor Bret walks through John 3 and the conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus to show what it really means that God came near. This passage reveals that faith isn’t about knowledge, status, or effort—but about being made new through belief in…
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God With Us | Week 1
Today we kicked off our Christmas series, God With Us, by looking at who Jesus truly is. John 1 shows that Jesus is fully God and fully human, the eternal Word who stepped into our world so we could know the Father. Because He understands our weakness, we can draw near to Him with confidence. In...
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Only God | Week 3
In our final sermon of the Only God series, Pastor Bret Avlakeotes takes us into one of Jesus’ most familiar parables- The Lost Sheep. Luke 15 reveals God’s heart for people who feel far from Him. Instead of frustration or judgment, Jesus shows us a God who moves toward the lost with compassion,...
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Only God | Week 2
In this weeks message of our Only God series, Pastor Bret Avlakeotes walks us through Romans 12 and what it really means to live a transformed life in Christ. Instead of settling for the patterns of the world, God invites us into something deeper. You’ll hear why presenting your life to God...
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Only God | Week 1
In this week’s message, Pastor Bret Avlakeotes shares why we’re not meant to do life alone — and how true spiritual growth happens in community. Drawing from Ecclesiastes and the teachings of Paul, he reminds us that we are stronger, wiser, and more resilient when we walk alongside others. In a...
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Problem Solved | Week 4
In this week’s message, Pastor Bret Avlakeotes continues through Philippians 4, showing how Paul discovered the secret to lasting contentment. While the world tells us contentment comes from comfort or control, Paul reveals it’s found in Christ alone. Drawing from verses 10–13, Pastor Bret breaks...
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Problem Solved | Week 3
How do you know if you’re really growing in your faith? In this week’s message from Philippians 3, Pastor Bret Avlakeotes challenges us to look at what progress in our walk with Jesus actually looks like. It’s not about perfection or performance—but about direction, focus, and what we’re chasing...
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Problem Solved | Week 2
When conflict flares—at home, at work, even at church—Scripture shows a better way. Working from Philippians 2, Pastor Bret Avlakeotes explains why conflicts happen and how unity grows through humility, listening, prayer, and choosing the mindset of Jesus—laying down our “rights” to serve others....
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Problem Solved | Week 1
Kicking off our new series in Philippians, Pastor Bret Avlakeotes talks about the difference between short-term happiness and lasting, Spirit-given joy. From Paul’s house arrest in Rome, we see how the gospel advanced—even into Caesar’s household—and why real joy can thrive in hard circumstances....
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Upside Down | Week 4
When life says “be strong and stay in control,” God turns it upside down—His power shows up best when we admit our weakness. In 2 Corinthians 12, Pastor Bret Avlakeotes shares Paul’s story about a “thorn in the flesh” and what it teaches us about God’s strength, grace, and purpose in our…
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Upside Down | Week 3
When the world tells us to avoid pain and chase comfort, God calls us to something different—strength in weakness, hope in trials, and a perspective that looks beyond this life. In 2 Corinthians 4, Pastor Bret Avlakeotes shows how even though our bodies wear out, God is renewing us daily on the...
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Upside Down | Week 1
In week one of Upside Down, Pastor Bret Avlakeotes uncovers how God’s way often flips the world’s values on their head. True confidence isn’t built on self-promotion but on the Spirit of God working through us. The good life isn’t about striving harder—it’s about trusting deeper and letting...
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The Book of Job | Week 4
In this week’s message, Guest Speaker, John Barrett, walks us through God’s response to Job. Instead of giving Job answers, God reveals His character—showing His power, wisdom, and love. Job moves from asking “Why?” to humbly trusting the Lord, and we’re invited to do the same when we face...
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The Book of Job | Week 3
In this message, Guest Speaker, Sean Wainerdi, continues our study through Job by looking at the painful question: Why does God allow suffering? Through Job’s story, his friends’ misguided answers, and real-life examples, we’re reminded that God’s wisdom and perspective are far greater than...
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The Book of Job | Week 2
In this message, guest speaker Pastor Brad Franklin dives into the book of Job, exploring one of life’s hardest questions: How do we make sense of senseless pain? Brad unpacks the tension between suffering and God’s goodness, showing how Job’s ancient declaration—“I know that my Redeemer...
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The Book of Job | Week 1
Why does God allow suffering—and what if He never tells us why? In this kickoff to the Book of Job, Pastor Bret Avlakeotes explores what happens when life falls apart and the answers don’t come. Job loses everything, yet his faith holds—not because he gets an explanation, but because he…
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Unleashed | Week 8
As we wrap up our Unleashed series through the book of Acts, Pastor Bret walks us through Acts 20—Paul’s final words to the Ephesian elders before heading to Jerusalem. In what feels like a farewell speech, Paul reminds us what it looks like to live a life fully surrendered to Christ: humble,...
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Unleashed | Week 7
In this message from Acts 17, Pastor Bret Avlakeotes walks us through Paul’s visit to Athens—a city overflowing with idols, philosophies, and spiritual confusion. Rather than debating or blending in, Paul boldly shares the truth of who God really is: the Creator, the Sustainer, and the One who...
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Unleashed | Week 6
In this episode, Pastor Bret Avlakeotes walks us through Acts 16, where the gospel first crosses into Europe—and nothing goes according to plan. From a detour directed by the Holy Spirit to a divine encounter by the riverbank, we witness how God uses unexpected people and painful trials to build...
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Unleashed | Week 5
In this episode, Pastor Bret Avlakeotes continues the Unleashed series through the book of Acts, focusing on Acts 12 and the miraculous story of Peter’s imprisonment and deliverance. As persecution intensifies against the early church, we see how the power of earnest prayer unleashes God’s...
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Unleashed | Week 4
This week, Pastor Bret Avlakeotes walks us through the dramatic conversion of the Apostle Paul in Acts 9—a powerful reminder that no one is too far gone for God’s grace. Once a violent persecutor of Christians, Paul encounters the risen Christ, is filled with the Holy Spirit, and becomes one of…
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Unleashed | Week 1
This week kicks off our new series in the book of Acts, where Pastor Bret Avlakeotes unpacks the birth of the Church and the power behind its global impact. Acts is not just history—it’s the continuation of what Jesus began, now carried out by His people through the power of the Holy Spirit. In...
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David | Week 3
This week, Pastor Bret unpacks David’s years on the run from Saul—a 15-year journey marked by fear, injustice, and exhaustion. Despite being pursued, betrayed, and nearly defeated, David continually placed his trust in God instead of taking vengeance into his own hands. His story is one of...
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David | Week 2
As we continue our new series, David, Pastor Bret unpacks the tension in Saul following David’s victory over Goliath. While David’s courage brings deliverance to Israel, it also stirs up something dark in King Saul—a heart consumed by jealousy, insecurity, and self-focus. This message takes us...
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David | Week 1
This week, Pastor Bret kicks off our new series, David, by diving into David’s anointing in 1 Samuel 16. After Saul’s failure as Israel’s first king, God sends the prophet Samuel to Bethlehem with a new mission: anoint a new king. But instead of choosing someone impressive by the world’s…
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Lost And Found | Week 8 | Mother's Day
This Mother’s Day, Kiki Anderson shares a powerful message from Luke 15—a story not just about a rebellious son, but about the radical grace of a Father who welcomes him home. Whether you relate to the younger son who’s wandered far, or the older son who’s been close but hardened, Jesus invites…
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Local Outreach Weekend
This week, Pastor Nathan leads us through Local Outreach Weekend, reminding us that loving our neighbor is more than a feeling—it’s a calling. We hear stories of transformation from local ministry partners and reflect on Jesus’ parable of the Good Samaritan. True compassion, we’re reminded, often...
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Year in the Word | Episode #13
Welcome to the Spring Hills Podcast, the Year in the Word edition! Each week, our pastors will sit and discuss the daily readings to give us more insights about God's Word. Host: Garett Elliott Guest: Zack Talbert
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Year in the Word | Episode #12
Welcome to the Spring Hills Podcast, the Year in the Word edition! Each week, our pastors will sit and discuss the daily readings to give us more insights about God's Word. Host: Bret Avlakeotes Guest: Kiki Anderson
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Lost and Found | Week 6
In this episode, Pastor Zack Talbert unpacks one of the most transformational encounters in the Gospels—when Jesus meets Zacchaeus, a corrupt tax collector, in the city of Jericho. With just a week left before His crucifixion, Jesus goes out of His way to seek and save someone everyone else had...
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Year in the Word | Episode #11
Welcome to the Spring Hills Podcast, the Year in the Word edition! Each week, our pastors will sit and discuss the daily readings to give us more insights about God's Word. Host: Bret Avlakeotes Guest: Garett Elliott
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Year in the Word | Episode #10
Welcome to the Spring Hills Podcast, the Year in the Word edition! Each week, our pastors will sit and discuss the daily readings to give us more insights about God's Word. Host: Bret Avlakeotes Guest: Zack Talbert
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Year in the Word | Episode #09
Welcome to the Spring Hills Podcast, the Year in the Word edition! Each week, our pastors will sit and discuss the daily readings to give us more insights about God's Word. Host: Bret Avlakeotes Guest: Kiki Anderson
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Lost And Found | Week 4
In this episode, Pastor Bret Avlakeotes walks us through Luke 8, where Jesus confronts a man possessed by many demons—and wins. It’s a powerful reminder that no force of darkness stands a chance against the authority of Jesus Christ. The man who once lived among the tombs in torment ends up...
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Year in the Word | Episode #08
Welcome to the Spring Hills Podcast, the Year in the Word edition! Each week, our pastors will sit and discuss the daily readings to give us more insights about God's Word. Host: Bret Avlakeotes Guest: Garett Elliott
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Lost And Found | Week 3
In this episode, Pastor Bret Avlakeotes walks us through Luke 7:36–50. A woman with a broken past enters the room, weeping at Jesus’ feet, pouring out her love and gratitude for the forgiveness she’s received. In this episode, you will: • See how Jesus responds to those who feel unworthy…
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Year in the Word | Episode #07
Welcome to the Spring Hills Podcast, the Year in the Word edition! Each week, our pastors will sit and discuss the daily readings to give us more insights about God's Word. Host: Bret Avlakeotes Guest: Zach Hernandez
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Lost and Found | Week 2
In this episode, Pastor Zack Talbert walks us through Luke 5:1–11, where Jesus steps into Peter’s boat and completely changes the direction of his life. Peter thought he was just wrapping up a long, frustrating night of fishing—but Jesus had something far bigger in mind. Through one simple act of...
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Year in the Word | Episode #06
Welcome to the Spring Hills Podcast, the Year in the Word edition! Each week, our pastors will sit and discuss the daily readings to give us more insights about God's Word. Host: Bret Avlakeotes Guest: Nathan Gelsinger
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Lost and Found | Week 1
In this episode, Pastor Bret Avlakeotes unpacks Luke 4, where Jesus resists temptation in the wilderness. Though the enemy tried to deceive Him, Jesus stood firm, using God's Word to overcome. His victory wasn’t just for Himself—it’s a model for us to stand strong in faith and trust God's plan…
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Year in the Word | Episode #05
Welcome to the Spring Hills Podcast, the Year in the Word edition! Each week, our pastors will sit and discuss the daily readings to give us more insights about God's Word. Host: Zack Talbert Guest: Vaughan Sheldon
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Exodus | Week 6
In this episode, Pastor Nathan Gelsinger unpacks the transformation that happens when we spend time with God. Looking at Moses’ encounter on Mount Sinai, he challenges us to go beyond routine faith and truly seek God’s presence. Moses didn’t just receive the Ten Commandments—he was changed by…
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Year in the Word | Episode #04
Welcome to the Spring Hills Podcast, the Year in the Word edition! Each week, our pastors will sit and discuss the daily readings to give us more insights about God's Word.
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Exodus | Week 5
In this message, Pastor Bret Avlakeotes challenges us to go beyond just reading the Bible—to truly hunger for more of God. Looking at Moses’ encounter with God in Exodus 33-34, he shows us that the heart of knowing God isn’t just in checking a box but in longing to see His glory. Through examples...
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Welcome to The Spring Hills Podcast. With weekly episodes, you will hear from both staff and team members of Spring Hills Church on a variety of topics such as sermon recaps, parenting and other ministries here at Spring Hills. For more information about Spring Hills, check out our website at www.springhills.org
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