Messages

At the centre of every great story is a protagonist. But the greatest stories are about the heart and not just the who. So why did Jesus really end up on the cross? What was at the heart of his heart in his final days? And how did his agony become the "protagony" of the story?

The night before he died, Jesus shared a meal with his closest followers. Ever since then, billions of people over thousands of years have looked to this meal for significance. But why? What did it mean to them and what could it mean to us?

An unlikely character fulfilling an unlikely act that was mostly un-liked by the people around her. What can we learn from her story and where might it connect with ours? What if it's the most unlikely that matters most?

Interest in organized religion is decreasing while interest in spirituality seems as common as ever. It begs the question: if I'm spiritual, do I really need religion? Or more specifically, if I'm spiritual, why would I bother with church? Besides, it's easy to like Jesus, but church feels like another conversation. So what's the point of church anyway and could it really be a place for me?

Faith and parties; opposing forces or a perfect match? How can parties change the way we think about God? And what does God think of parties? At the end of the day, where can God be found in the midst of the party?

There can be lots of reasons to celebrate: a birthday, an anniversary, a graduation or a milestone achievement. But is there such a thing as a party for "no good reason?" When it comes to following Jesus, what's the point of a party?

What’s the best way to share the love of Jesus? Invite someone to church? Give them a Bible? What about throwing a party? Maybe more than anything else, Jesus was known for partying. So what does that mean for his followers? What if we start the party and find out?

At the outset of a new year, we tend to think of resolutions, goals and fresh starts. From diets to habits to relationships, we consider how life might be better in the year ahead. But what about our spiritual lives? What about the health of our soul? What about the condition of our faith? As we kick off 2018, how can we grow spiritually?

We hope you'll join us on New Year's Eve as we host a morning service at 10:00am in each of our locations. As we get ready to turn the calendar, we look forward to celebrating God's faithfulness, reflecting on his presence in our lives and looking to the new year with hope and anticipation!

You're invited to celebrate Christmas at Southridge. Whether you've been to church before or are new to the idea, we hope you'll join us for a fun and meaningful experience. Come and celebrate the gift of a bigger and better love and life than you could ever imagine.

We're constantly faced with choices and sometimes it's hard to know how to make the right one. So how do we choose hope? How do we choose kindness and love? Where do we go from here? What next deed can change the world?

Ghandi, Mandela, Theresa... Those are the names of difference-makers. But what about me? How does one seemingly insignificant person make any difference in a world of hurt? Is there hope for me to be part of hope for the world?

In his 1937 novel The Hobbit, J.R.R. Tolkien is famously quoted as writing: "It is the small everyday deeds of ordinary folk that keep the darkness at bay. Small acts of kindness and love." But in 2017, it can seem like the world is too hopeless for kindness and love to prevail. Could Tolkien's ideal still be true? In a world that's crumbling, what will it take to build hope?

Starting Point are services with topics for anyone who may be new to church and faith, specifically in mind. Each time we plan these, we consider: what topic could we address that people outside the church wish the church was talking about? An issue that has recently come to mind is race relations. In America these days, it seems race equals tension. From #blacklivesmatter to #charlottesville to #...

The "bucket list": the goals, dreams, and experiences we want to cross off before we kick the bucket. These are the things that define us. These are the things we spend our life on. But what is on Jesus' bucket list? If Jesus wanted to add one thing to your bucket list, what would it be?

From real estate to RRSP's, we all want a good return on our investment. But how can we invest our time, talents and treasures to ensure the best return when the time comes?

For anyone who has planned or helped plan a wedding, the details are endless and the deadlines can be stressful. But the anticipation is thrilling. What if life was more like that; prepping for an event and anticipating the big day? How can we live ready, rather than not?

From billboards to movies, some seem to think that the end is near and apocalypse is now. But is the end really in sight? Can anyone know when and how it will all go down? And how should we live in the meantime?

Sometimes life's a you know what... But shouldn't following Jesus make it easier? Or does it? What happens when the going gets tough in a life of faith? What's it take to stay faithful to the end?

There's a lot that's happened around our world in the last few months: hurricanes, earthquakes and nuclear conflicts to name a few. It might cause some to think that waiting until "kingdom come" won't take that long? But are these really signs? What would Jesus say is the sign of the times?

The next job, the next relationship, the next gadget, the next upgrade to my status or lifestyle... Is this all there is to life? Are these the only things worth living for? Or is there a bigger difference we can make? A higher purpose we can find? A life mission we can embrace? What if the invitation of Jesus is to live beyond ourselves, to make a lasting difference in the world, and to enjoy his...

Like turning on your cell phone after getting off a plane, we're all searching for connection; for a true experience of authenticity and belonging with the people we love. But too many of our relationships skim across the surface or slowly dissolve, leaving us lonely and isolated. But what if there's a different way to relate? What if the invitation of Jesus could transform our sense of connection...

Deep inside, we all long for something more: a feeling of transcendence, a sense of the divine, a connection to God. But in reality, God often seems far away, out of reach and out of touch, obscured by confusing ideas and religious activities. So is this all there is to a life of faith and religion? Or are we meant for something more? How does the invitation of Jesus change the way we experience G...

If someone asked you what it means to have faith in Jesus, what would you say? That it's based on outdated rules and religious routines? That it's nothing more than a "get out of jail free card" for after you die? That it usually seems to do more harm than good? But what if the so-called "good news" of Jesus is even better than most of us imagine? What if a life of faith is actually an invitation...

September marks the end of summer, but a new season at Southridge. You won't want to miss Vision Sunday on September 10th as we come together to be inspired and ignited around God's vision for our church.