Springhouse Church Sermons

To Be Like Christ

May 3, 2026·42 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Division isn’t just "out there." If we're not careful, it creeps into our families, friendships, and even our faith communities. We get lost in being right, in old wounds, and in lines drawn by culture or tradition. Yet God has called us to something better: real connection, real unity, a place where Christ rules and grace is extended.You’re welcome to start where you are. The journey isn’t about getting it all right; it’s about becoming a little more like Christ every day. Lay down the need to win, and pick up the invitation to live out radical forgiveness.Key Insights:Our true fellowship is in Christ.Knowledge alone puffs up, but Christlike love builds up and welcomes.In the end, the only thing that really matters is looking like Christ.Forgiveness is supernatural. You receive it freely and give it freely.Scriptures ReferencedPsalm 133; Proverbs 6:16-19; Matthew 23:15; Mark 12:22-30; 1 Corinthians 8:1b; Ephesians 4:32; Colossians 3:12-13; 2 Timothy 2:24-25; James 3:1; Revelation 12:10Key InsightsOur true fellowship is in Christ.Knowledge alone puffs up, but Christlike love builds up and welcomes.In the end, the only thing that really matters is looking like Christ.Forgiveness is supernatural. You receive it freely and give it freely.Key Sections00:00:00 - Facing DivisionTension, opinions, and hurt threaten to pull us apart, even inside the church. Pastor Ronnie exposes the roots of division and why even the "spiritual" can get it wrong.00:09:46 - Embracing ForgivenessSome differences run deep, but Christ's call is to something deeper still. Here’s why forgiveness is always possible but never achieved in our own strength.00:18:45 - Kindness Over Being RightWe can cling to being "correct," but Pastor Ronnie’s raw stories show how humility, not certainty, sets people free. Being right can make you mean; kindness transforms.https://springhouse.captivate.fm/episode/to-be-like-christSubscribe & Follow the PodcastDownload our appOur WebsiteOnline Tithes & OfferingsJoin our LivestreamGathering TimesSundays, 9:00 AMSundays, 11:00 AMThursdays, 6:00 PMContact InfoSpringhouse Church14119 Old Nashville HighwaySmyrna TN 37167615-459-3421CCLI License 2070006

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