Wellspring Church DFW
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Ever wondered why Jesus told parables—was it to make truth simple, or to hide it? This message answers that question head-on, and unpacks the harder ones that follow: Does God choose to reveal Himself to some and withhold from others? Is that fair? And if He hardens hearts like He did Pharaoh’s, is there still hope for you? You’ll walk away understanding Romans 9's sovereignty language, seeing that God doesn’t reveal His kingdom to the “wise and understanding,” but to the humble, needy, and childlike who admit they can’t do this on their own. If you’ve ever quietly feared that...
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If you’re in the middle of a trial right now and feeling tossed back and forth by your circumstances, this message may offer some real help. Through James 1:5-8, we consider that when we’re struggling to endure hardship, what we often need isn’t just relief or an answer—it’s wisdom, and God promises to give it generously to those who ask. This sermon also explores a common, anxious misreading of “ask in faith, with no doubting” that can leave believers feeling like their prayers don’t count unless they’re 100% certain of the outcome. Instead, we consider what real faith might...
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In this message on the Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13), we explore how different heart conditions affect our response to the Word of God—whether it’s stolen through misunderstanding, withers under pressure, is choked by worldly cares, or produces lasting fruit. Jesus challenges us to examine our own hearts while also reshaping how we view evangelism: our role is simply to sow and water, trusting God with the results. This sermon calls us to cultivate good soil through repentance, dependence on God, and community, and to share the gospel with confidence, knowing that those with ears to...
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In this message on Matthew 12:43–45, we unpack Jesus’ vivid warning about the return of an unclean spirit and what it reveals about a truly spiritual worldview. While the passage raises many intriguing questions about demons and the unseen realm, the central point is not a detailed teaching on deliverance, but a sobering rebuke: the generation that rejected Jesus would end up in a far worse condition than before. Tracing the context of Jesus’ confrontation with the Pharisees, we see how this illustration points to Israel’s rejection of Christ, the “empty house” of the temple,...
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In this message on Psalm 103, we wrap up the Sacred Songs series by exploring how to navigate spiritual mountaintops, valleys, and the often-overlooked “spiritual normal” that defines most of the Christian life. Rather than chasing constant highs, we’re challenged to build consistent disciplines in seasons of joy that will sustain us in seasons of dryness—learning to command our souls to bless the Lord regardless of how we feel. Walking through David’s self-exhortation, we see the power of remembering God’s benefits, stiring our faith through others’ testimonies, and anchoring...
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This message on Psalm 51 traces the difference between image-management and real repentance by contrasting shallow, self-protective confession with the brokenhearted honesty God receives. David’s psalm rises out of the confrontation in 2 Samuel 12 after his sin with Bathsheba and the murder of Uriah, and the sermon shows how true confession refuses to minimize sin, appeals only to God’s steadfast love and abundant mercy, and cries, “Create in me a clean heart, O God.” The message also explains that sin is ultimately against God, that conviction is a mercy meant to drive us to...
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info_outlineIn this message from Psalm 2, we confront the overwhelming reality of global conspiracy against God, and we discover that the God who sits in heaven laughs at it all. Written prophetically by David, fulfilled in Jesus, and still unfolding today, Psalm 2 reveals that no matter how dark the world becomes, God’s chosen King is already on the throne. The nations may plot, the rulers may conspire, but God’s wrath waits patiently until suddenly, He brings judgment. This sermon tackles the seductive power of conspiracy theories, preying on our distrust of authority, our sense of justice, and most dangerously, our fear. But Psalm 2 offers a different kind of fear: the fear of the Lord, which doesn’t drive us away but draws us to take refuge in Him. Through a deeply personal testimony of pride, depression, and humiliation, we see what it means to “rejoice with trembling”—to be terrified of God’s power yet exhilarated by His love. If you’ve been overwhelmed by the darkness in the world, paralyzed by fear, or struggling to understand the fear of God, you can find the answer in Psalm 2.