Wellspring of Life Church

Remaining Fresh, Flexible And Functional - Matthew 4:18-25

Jesus calls us to a life of purpose...a life of accomplishment and fulfillment. A life where we become and remain, for His sake and for His cause. He desires that we live a life of meaning with a sense of mission.

By Dave Bartlett

Have Some Guts, Get Off Your Buts -

The Lord committed 100% of His life so that we might be saved and He asks us to be100% committed to Him and His life-saving mission. We will not be able to live that level of commitment  if we stay on our "buts" (excuses). Choose to be courageous, have some guts and watch what God will do in and through you. 

By Marilyn Bartlett

Courageous Compassion - Jeremiah 38:1-13

The story of Ebed-Melek can encourage us to stand up for what is right no matter what it may cost us. We can be sure that God will always honor His faithful servants.

By Brook Stockert

Hearing The Voice, Making The Choice - Deuteronomy 30:11-20

In this passage Moses gave God's people two options, you can choose life and blessing or death and destruction. The quality of our life is not determined by the breaks we get in this life but by the choices we make. If we choose Jesus and His ways we will choose life and blessing.

By Dave Bartlett

In The Meantime - 2 Kings 2:1-14

Elijah sets the example for us as one who faithfully served and walked with God to the very end. He provides encouragement to those of us who know that when we leave this earthly place, we will one day be in our heavenly home with our Lord. The question is, what are we doing in the meantime? Hopefully, as Elijah, we will resolve to keep serving Him and walking in faith until He takes us home to be with Him.

By Dave Bartlett

When Enough Is Enough - 1 Kings 21:17-29

The judgment of God is not something we like or want to hear about. However, it is necessary for us to hear about it and understand God's intention for it. God is righteous and just and because He is He, He must execute His judgment on sin. When God says enough is enough, His purpose is to bring about repentance and restoration. 

By Dave Bartlett

The Divine Confrontation - A Dialogue With God - 1 Kings 19:9-21

Even though Elijah had just experienced a great victory, he now found himself in a cave of deep depression. God came and spoke to Elijah in a still small voice and let him know He wasn't through with him. He had much more for him to do. There are times when we find ourselves in a cave of discouragement and depression, but if we listen for His still small voice, put our eyes on Him, we will experience hope, strength and encouragement in knowing that God is not through with us. 

By Dave Bartlett

The Resurrection Changes Everything - 1 Corinthians 15:12-14, 16-20

The Resurrection changes the meaning of faith, the meaning of death and the meaning of life. Jesus' death provided  for us the forgiveness and freedom from the hold that sin had on us. His resurrection provides the power for us to live a life of meaning that is worth living.

By Dave Bartlett

The Vulnerability Of Victory - 1 Kings 19:1-9

There are times after we have experienced a victory, our enemy launches an attack against us and we can succumb to feelings of depression just as Elijah did after his victory on Mt. Carmel. In those times, we must look at God rather than looking at our circumstances and trust that He will be faithful to fulfill His purposes for us. 

By Dave Bartlett

The Eyes & Ears of Faith - 1 Kings 18:41-46

The servant of God never stops serving God until He calls him or her home. Elijah teaches us how we can stay active and useful in serving the Lord all of our days. He believed and embraced the promises of God before he actually saw them fulfilled. As a result of his active faith, the people proclaimed, "The Lord He is God!" May we be like Elijah and live our faith, in a promise keeping God. 

By Dave Bartlett