Comments on: Springs Church Calgary is a Scam?

By: Mekal Zere

Mekal Zere — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 22:09:30 +0000

I honestly believe that springs church is a cult, I feel bad because some people get suckered into giving their money to a wealthy man. I have seen Leon buy a 100 starbucks gift card and put it on his business visa card and give it to his daughter. This guy was an ambulance driver... and now wearing a very expensive cross (come on is that christian). Anyways I feel like sometimes I want to shake people lol.

By: Springs Member

Springs Member — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:22:50 +0000

I also question the authenticty of the message posted stating that poor people are poor christians. That is absolutely not how it works nor is that a message that has ever been portrayed by Leon at Springs. This poster is placing far to much importance on Leon as the pastor rather than on God. Leon always states that it is not about him, he has the ability to do/change nothing, but that he is just a messenger for the Lord helping the rest of us to learn what the word says. The word does say that if you give towards the work of the lord you will be blessed. But being blessed comes in many different forms, not just financially.

By: ro

ro — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:02:01 +0000

I seriously question the authenticity of the above poster..... But having said that, if it is true, here's a prime example why there are huge problems with Springs. Poor = non-christian?! Hahaha, wrong gospel friend.

By: rob umbrella

rob umbrella — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 05:14:04 +0000

i have attended springs for 6 years.i have given over $82 000 to our wonderful organization.i say our because my pastor leon says that if we give we are owners and if we dont give than we are owned.Leon and Sally are the best christians in the world and i truly beleive they will have a huge palace or castle in heaven.but not a castle with a moat.a castle that will welcome anyone at anytime,even the people in heaven who are not the best christians.like the ones that live in sheds.i could see my pastor leon sitting beside god in heaven and sally will probly sit beside Gabriel.if you are a christian and you dont have money you must be doing something wrong.when i became a part of springs i got a$100 000 raise at my job.if leon asks i am happy to give.maybe if all you naysayers gave my pastor leon all your money you would experience true happiness and love.i mean come on people give your heads a shake, just like my pastor leon says its not about how nice a house you have or how many suvs you have or how many pools you have or whether you take 1st class or not its about giving your money to my pastor leon so he can spend it on cool stuff.its more important for pastor leon to have an suv than you!also pastor leon is awsome at karate and i have never seen someone use a bowstaff like him.he and sally are probly the most in love couple in canada. i would die right now for my pastor leon.i think i speak for the whole congragatiion when i say i love you and sally and i wish you all the gold in the world cause you deserve it.one time i came to church and my yougest was hungry.did pastor leon turn him away ,no, he took us into the kitchen and gave my son a peice of cheese.that is the measure of a good soul.i will add ,this was real cheese not the cheap slice or whiz that poor people eat.to me poor means poor christian.
by the way pastor leon did not write this.

By: Violet Allain

Violet Allain — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 06:20:53 +0000

My concern is telling people about Jesus, not what, or how much money, churches have. I am not God to point fault on anyone, neither are you, because we are not perfect, and God is not a respecter of person. repent ask God to forgive you, move on, remember, whats important is SOULS, SOULS SOULS. HALELUHIA! I LOVE THIS CHURCH, I'VE SEEN THEIR WALK FOR GOD, FOR YEARS. THEY HAVE A PASSION FOR PEOPLE. THEY HAVE SUCH A LOVE FOR GOD. IF anything, we need to keep praying for churches that are growing, just the heavy persecution shows that Springs and many other fast growing Churches are doing great things for God. I pray, I brake and cancel the assignment of the enemy away from Springs and all the other fast growing churches for God in Jesus Name Amen.
Blessings.

By: Templar Knight

Templar Knight — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:58:26 +0000

You never hear the so called church help people in the inner city. Never hear them help the poor and the needy. Granted that most religions in their early state did many bad things but they evolve to help those who are in need. To be one with God is to be charitable to those who are in need.

One must volunteer and only gives money if it is needed. There should never be a fee for prayers and words of encouragement. There is only one God and may ways to worship God. Be weary of false prophets, especially ones who benefits the most from the congregation.

By: ro

ro — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 03:36:26 +0000

Agreed with your comments of the who the real 'enemy' is. I wouldn't call Springs the 'enemy' by any means.

By: clinic

clinic — Fri, 23 May 2008 22:22:07 +0000

I always smile at the people who are very generous with thier negative words regarding money in the church (whatever church that is) yet if you were to convert thier words into the amount of dollars that they have given to the Lord's work in
ANY capacity you may find that for some people TALK IS CHEAP !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

have a great day, get busy for GOD in a church somewhere, don't be stingy with God's money, trust him when you give it. He see's what you do in private and will reward your kindness towards him and his work on this planet.

please remember that the DEVIL is your enemy and not some pastor or church
anywhere on this planet. lift up Jesus in your life..not your tongue to cut someone
down.

thank you for your time

By: Sinner Saved by Grace

Sinner Saved by Grace — Tue, 20 May 2008 09:04:22 +0000

Springs used to be my home church for years. God has pulled me out of the fire. It's a mix of the prosperity gospel, happy gospel, and word faith movement. It's just a feel good, non-confrontational, seeker friendly happy message that's preached there, which would lead me to believe that the vast majority of people in springs are lost. I say that without the slightest fear of contradiction. I "prayed the prayer" seven years ago, but was never truly converted. I was "truly" Born again a little over a year ago when I was confronted with a clear gospel presentation about sin, righteousness and judgment. Leon doesn't preach Biblically. He doesn't preach against sin, or about hell. If people are not convicted in their heart of their sin, they won't come to Jesus with the right motives with a repentant heart, and they won't be truly saved. I can go on for hours about the errors in springs, but I just don't have the time. Check out this message, I think you will have a better understanding about what I mean. God Bless! http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=52906154239

By: natasha goffard

natasha goffard — Sun, 18 May 2008 17:55:07 +0000

yeah who would write such a stupid thing like that i'd to know who did it and i will find out who ever did it.springs chruch rocks who ever wrote that will deal with not only me but the internet server 2 so who ever did but speak up right now