Southridge Church Podcast

Life isn’t always fair… And deep down, that bothers us. We want justice. We want things to be right. But in Mark 15, we’re confronted with a moment that feels completely backwards. A guilty man walks free. An innocent man is sentenced to die. It’s not just unfair…It’s unfair on purpose. Jesus stands silent while lies are thrown at Him. Barabbas—the criminal—stands condemned. And somehow, the crowd...

Many of us have been brought up with a theology surrounding the temple, that can cause a lot of friction or misplaced behaviors and beliefs. What if the temple was not really a place in particular, but a people? Listen to Episode 214 as Pastors Scott and Cheryl dive deeper into the Sunday teaching from Mark 11 in regards to the Parable of the Fig Tree and the Temple. The truth about the temple may...

What are Christians actually known for? If you asked people outside the church, the answers might not be what we hope: Judgmental. Hypocritical. Close-minded. Fake. But what did Jesus say we should be known for? In this message, we walk through one of the most important conversations Jesus ever had—where He answers the question that settles everything: What matters most? Looking at Mark 12:28–34,...

Do you find yourself chasing the applause, popularity, or pleasing the crowd? This can be dangerous if we aren't clear about two key areas in life. But how do we gain clarity to combat the crowd? Listen to Episode 213 as Pastors Scott and Cheryl discuss some ways we can choose clarity over popularity. Sunday Teachings drop every Monday and new episodes of The Extra Point drop every Tuesday! T...

It’s possible to look like you’re following God… without actually being changed by Him. In Mark 11, Jesus approaches a fig tree covered in leaves. From a distance it looks healthy and alive—but when He gets closer, there is no fruit. Later that same day, Jesus walks into the temple and flips over tables, declaring that what was meant to be a house of prayer had become a den of thieves. Both moment...

Does what the Old Testament Law say on giving differ from what the New Testament says under Jesus and the new covenant? There may be more similarities than you think! Perhaps the principles surrounding giving in the Old Testament are actually the same principles we see surrounding giving the New Testament. Listen to Episode 212 of the Extra Point Podcast as Pastors Scott and Anna dive deeper into...

One week changed everything. The same crowd that shouted “Hosanna!” on Sunday would shout “Crucify Him!” by Friday. What changed? Jesus didn’t—the crowd did. As Jesus enters the final week of His life, He walks straight toward a city that wants Him dead. He knows exactly who He is and exactly what He came to do. While the disciples misunderstand Him and the crowds try to shape Him into the king th...

Have you ever thought about how where you look, you end up going - whether in your car or in life, it's true! Whatever you focus on will drive your direction. Furthermore, your focus can't be pulled in two directions, but you get to choose which direction you go. Pastors Scott and Jared dive deeper into the Sunday teaching to discuss this and more! Sunday Teachings drop every Monday and...

We’ve spent this series talking about money, possessions, wealth, and generosity—not because those things are evil, but because they’re powerful. The goal has never been guilt. It’s been freedom. In this final week of Headlock, we ask the honest question many people wrestle with: If generosity is how God breaks greed in my life… how much should I give? To answer it, we take a journey from the Old...

A snapshot of our calendar, banking apps, stress levels and thought patterns will quickly show us what kind of weight we are carrying. That weight is often buckling under the pressures we feel because of placing too much trust in the wrong places - our ability, our health, our family, our work, etc. But perhaps just putting our trust in the right place - with God - can make all the difference. Lis...

In this message from our Headlock series, we look at Jesus’ words in Matthew 6:22–33 and uncover a powerful truth: your eyes set the course of your life. Just like drifting off the road when you’re not watching where you’re going, misplaced focus can quietly steer your heart toward things that were never meant to carry your security. Jesus doesn’t warn us about money, possessions, and worry becaus...

From materialism to giving, we know that both things have to deal with our hearts and helping them be set free. Giving is the action of faith that allows us to be set free from the things that have a hold on us, and God always responds positively to his people when they act in faith. Listen to Episode 209 of the Extra Point as Pastors Scott and Cheryl dive deeper into Sunday's teaching on giv...

In 1981, the walkways inside the Hyatt Regency walkway collapse gave way because they were carrying more weight than they were designed to hold. What looked secure collapsed under pressure — and lives were changed forever. Jesus gives us a similar warning. In Matthew 6:19–21, He tells us not to store up treasures on earth where moth and rust destroy and thieves break in and steal. Why? Because wea...

When it comes for finances, materialistic things and spending habits, it's not always about what you can hold onto but what is holding onto you. Listen to Episode 208 of the Extra Point Podcast as Pastors Cheryl and Anna dive deeper into the Sunday teaching and discuss the subtle signs of materialism, as well as how simplicity and stewardship can help! Sunday Teachings drop every Monday and n...

Money is one of the most sensitive—and revealing—topics Jesus ever addressed. Not because He needed it… but because it competes for our hearts. In this message, we begin a new series called Headlock, wrestling with a deeper question beneath money, possessions, and generosity: What really has a hold on you? Why does the topic of money make us uncomfortable? Why does it feel more personal than almos...

We often live our lives closed off to the work God wants to do in and through us. However, believing the message of Christ means living on mission for Christ. In other words, opening ourselves up to the possibilities of what God can do. Listen to Episode 207 of the Extra Point as Pastors Jared and Cheryl dive deeper into the Sunday teaching and what this practically means for our lives.  Sunday Te...

What happens when the heat is on… but the vent is blocked? In this message, we look at how many followers of Jesus have embraced faith for eternity—but unknowingly blocked the flow of God’s Spirit in their everyday lives. We believe the message of Christ, but too often we stop short of living on mission for Christ. Through the story of Lydia in Acts 16, we see what it looks like to fully open ours...

We often have trouble accepting that God can use us or others, but God calls us and them out! Have you been called out? Whether it's for your own purposes or to be the one to confirm God is calling someone else, will you be obedient to it? Listen to Episode 206 of the Extra Point as Pastors Anna and Cheryl dive deeper into the Sunday teaching from our series, Unlikely Heroes. Sunday Teachings...

We may feel like the most unlikely person to make an impact in another people's life, however, God used the unlikely, the ordinary, the messed up all the time! We see this to be true in Scripture, and if we pay attention, we'll see it in those who have impacted us, and in ourselves. Often it's the simple shift of allowing the transforming power of the Holy Spirit to change you on th...

How did you get where you are spiritually? None of us arrived here on our own. Every faith journey—strong, skeptical, or somewhere in between—has been shaped by people God placed along the way. The bigger question is this: Are you part of someone else’s story? In this message, we launch a new series through Book of Acts, exploring how ordinary people were used by God to make an extraordinary impac...

Life moves fast, and many of us are carrying more than we were ever meant to. In this year-end sermon, we’re invited to pause, catch our breath, and ask an important question: Do we really trust God with our time? As we reflect on the busyness, pressure, and weight of life, we look to the example of Jesus, who regularly stepped away from the crowds to spend uninterrupted time with God. In Gospel o...

We have all had moments of complaining even more so during the holiday season.  What does the Bible say about it?  How can we keep our attitude in check?  Pastor Anna and Pastor Jess discuss these topics from Pastor Scott's message from this past Sunday. Sunday Teachings drop every Monday and new episodes of The Extra Point drop every Tuesday! To hear the Sunday teachings that are discussed f...

Feeling discouraged this Christmas? You’re not alone. In this week’s message, Pastor Scott looks at the Christmas story through a very honest lens, because the birth of Jesus wasn’t wrapped in comfort, ease, or predictable outcomes. It was messy, confusing, painful, and full of unanswered questions. Just like George Bailey in It’s A Wonderful Life, maybe you’re looking back over the year and quest...

What we are attaching our identity to can lead to comparison and in turn, chaos, conflict, and a whole lot of foolishness. But what if the antidote is easier than we may think? Is there a way to live in gratitude and remembrance of who God is that can keep us from that? Listen to Episode 203 of the Extra Point as Pastors Scott and Cheryl discuss all this and more! Sunday Teachings drop every Monda...

The Christmas season has a way of bringing out what’s already inside of us—and for many of us, that’s complaining. We complain about the busyness, the traffic, the long lines, the weather, family tension, and unmet expectations. It feels normal. It even feels justified. But is complaining really that big of a deal? In Week 2 of Christmas with the Kranks, we look at a surprising and sobering story...