Wellspring of Life Church

The Macedonian Outreach - Acts 16:25-40 /Part 2

Paul and Silas were unjustly beaten and imprisoned with their feet put in stocks. Instead of despairing, they prayed and sang hymns while the other prisoners listened. At midnight, God divinely intervened by way of a powerful earthquake, shaking and opening all the cell doors and setting all the prisoners free. As a result, salvation came to the jailer and all of his family. The Word of God cannot be bound and salvation is for anyone who will call upon the name of the Lord and ask, what must I do to be saved?

By Dave Bartlett

The Treasure And The Pearl - Matthew 13:44-46

Everyone is searching for something of value in life. Jesus tells two short parables to show us that the greatest treasure is not in this world but in the Kingdom of Heaven. 

By Brook Stockert

The Macedonia Outreach - Acts 16:11-24

Paul has been invited to Macedonia by an unnamed man to “help,” and in response, he has found his way there to begin his mission to Europe. God is a God of surprises as He leads His people to fulfill His mission.  As we obey the Lord's leading, we may not know who He has ordained for us to meet or what circumstances we may encounter. We can, however, trust His plan because it's the best plan and it will always prove to be redemptive for us and for others.  

By Dave Bartlett

Open Doors & Closed Doors - Acts 16:1-10

These verses encourage us to walk in step with the Spirit. He sometimes leads us in ways we may not understand but if we follow Him we will see Him accomplish His purpose and will in and through our lives. 

By Dave Bartlett 

When Disagreements Happen - Acts 15:36-41

We can learn a valuable lesson from Barnabas and Paul when it comes to handling disagreements. It is important  when facing a conflict, to work towards a resolution. Seek to understand the other person's viewpoint and find a reasonable compromise.  When we let God have His way in our relationships, rather than demanding our own way, we bring glory and honor to His name, which is our highest goal. 

By Dave Bartlett

The Great Grace Debate - Acts 15:13-35

In these verses of Acts 15, we see Grace put on trial and a test for the early church to either become unified or hinder God's divine plan of salvation to be extended to Gentiles. They concluded that God's grace was not limited but was available to all who would receive it. 

By Dave Bartlett

God's Math 101

If you read the Bible from cover to cover math shows up everywhere. Counting, addition, multiplication, precision, and magnitude. Whether you love math or find it mysterious, God's math is for you! Five simple mathematical principles from scripture we can totally apply to our lives. 

By Jenny Nipper

Let Jesus In - Revelation 3:20

There are very real pitfalls. Those of apathy...of distraction...misalignment...misjudgments...and the like. To let Jesus in, is something we have to contend for, hold on to, and adamantly desire. The Christian life is just that, a lifestyle.

 

By Brook Stockert

God's Perfect Timing And His Grip On Us - Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

God's timing is not a random sequence of events but a meticulously crafted frame work, designed by Him and through this framework, He works all things for our good. 

By Kenny Guidry

The Great Grace Debate - Acts 15:1-12

Conflict hits within the early church regarding whether Gentile converts needed to be circumcised and follow the law of Moses in order to be saved. Some Jewish Christians insisted on these requirements, leading to a dispute. Whenever we encounter conflict within the body of Christ, we need to choose to be like Jesus. Choosing to love, offering forgiveness, seeing others as God sees them, valued and loved. 

By Dave Bartlett