South Plains Sermons

Do You See What I See? Prophecies of Advent: Egypt Jesus answered the question “Who Am I?” with support from the Old Testament. The OT prophecies point to the coming Jesus. “Out of Egypt I called my Son.” Evil is hostile to grace, but grace always wins. You are either receptive to grace or hostile to grace. Visit southplains.org to request prayer and to stay up to date, or join our Facebook Group...

The biggest sign that is mostly ignored. The sign of life. The bad news is never the last news.  Luke 24:1-12 Visit southplains.org to request prayer and to stay up to date, or join our Facebook Group . Due to technical difficulties we do not have recordings of the first 2 sermons in this series.

Today we received a special message from Jim Gullette as we celebrated his nearly 40 year partnership in missions with South Plains . Visit southplains.org to request prayer and to stay up to date, or join our Facebook Group .

Everyone admires a person with resolve. People who are determined to reach their goal and not easily disturbed impress all of us. One difficulty in our spiritual lives is we quit. But the people who please God are those who tough it out regardless of the cost. The greatest example of sheer determination is Jesus himself. From the moment Jesus began his ministry, he was resolved to die for the sins...

An overview of the Passover Meal Jesus and his disciples celebration along with the institution of Jesus’ New Covenant Meal. Visit southplains.org to request prayer and to stay up to date, or join our Facebook Group .

Following Jesus isn’t just about being a better person or having a better personality, it’s turning your life over to Jesus as Lord in all things. In Luke 21 Jesus gives a series of warnings to his followers preparing them for the dangers that lay ahead. This was an uncertain time and his words still speak to us. We should pay attention. Visit southplains.org to request prayer and to stay up to da...

From the beginning humanity has struggled with submitting to God’s authority. In Luke 20, Jesus’ enemies challenge his authority confronting him with 3 questions. His response to each one revealed his authority from God and as God. Visit southplains.org to request prayer and to stay up to date, or join our Facebook Group .

Youth Minister, Carter Shuman kicks off a new series entitled "Jesus Is Savior". Visit southplains.org to request prayer and to stay up to date, or join our Facebook Group .

In the story in Luke 19:1-10, Jesus encounters someone who has been used by one group and despised by the other group so much so that he becomes isolated and self consumed. Having seen the dead end road he was on, he was seeking purpose, belonging and a new path of transformation. Visit southplains.org to request prayer and to stay up to date, or join our Facebook Group .

Jesus, as Lord of personality, brings transformation of life. He takes human lives and makes them useful for kingdom purposes (1 Tim. 2:5). Jesus brings the power of God into our daily lives transforming the darkness of sin into the light of God’s holiness.(2 Cor 3:18). In this story, Jesus uses a tragic decision on the part of a blessed young man, to teach transforming truth. There is no transfor...

There is something irresistible and powerful about a little child. In this tense moment, Jesus says his followers must become like little children, if they are to be a part of his kingdom. Those inherent qualities like innocence, wonder and faith. We need to emulate those, believing God will do what he says he will do. Luke 18:15-17 Visit southplains.org to request prayer and to stay up to date, o...

Jesus points out the point of this story - “Always Pray and don’t give up.” God delights in his children’s prayers, their sincere, honest conversations. How long has it been since you had a good talk with the Lord and shared your innermost thoughts and heart? He longs to hear. Luke 18:1-8 Visit southplains.org to request prayer and to stay up to date, or join our Facebook Group .

"So We Will Trust": a message from University Minister, Kent Mereness. 2 Corinthians 1:9-11 Visit southplains.org to request prayer and to stay up to date, or join our Facebook Group .

Luke 17:20-37 Despair leads people to insecurity and failure. Jesus wants to transform us into people who are hopeful (filled with hope), thus reflecting confidence and joy. Hope brings a balanced perspective and dispels unsettling rumors.

Luke 17:11-19 Gratitude pleases God and brings joy to our own lives. Visit southplains.org to request prayer and to stay up to date, or join our Facebook Group .

Luke 15:1-32 - Where people are the family business A Church for the unchurched, disconnected from God and his people. “The church is the only organization which exists for those people who are not yet members.” Here are three pictures depicting how God sees people separated from him. Like Jesus, we are on a rescue mission. And we celebrate every person Jesus finds! Visit southplains.org to reques...

Luke 14:25-35 - Where privilege brings responsibility Balancing the privilege of being in God’s family with the responsibilities that come with being part of his family is a continual journey. Falling in the ditch on either side dishonors Jesus. Jesus calls for complete surrender. Priorities, Thoughtfulness, Consistency. Visit southplains.org to request prayer and to stay up to date, or join our F...

Where the hungry are fed. Visit southplains.org to request prayer and to stay up to date, or join our Facebook Group .

Where humility is the order of the day. Luke 14:1-14 This may be the most counter-cultural chapter where Jesus challenges the Me First mindset. Instead Jesus calls his family to humility, recognizing God’s family is a place for flexibility,  a place for humility, and a place for all. Visit southplains.org to request prayer and to stay up to date, or join our Facebook Group .

Where passion for people leads to active engagement. Luke 13:18-35 Continuing in the context of God’s Family following the lead of Jesus, he describes it as a place of growth, reconciliation, inclusion and passion. That’s what the kingdom of God is in all the world, and who we are to be here. Visit southplains.org to request prayer and to stay up to date, or join our Facebook Group .

Where action is taken to meet needs: The context in Luke 13:10-17 has Jesus calling, urging Abraham’s descendants to hear God’s message and embrace his Messiah. God is doing something through Jesus. His awareness and compassion is evident in what he is doing. God’s family will follow Jesus by taking action to meet needs. Visit southplains.org to request prayer and to stay up to date, or join our F...

Part one of a special two part message from Groups Minister, Rob Anderson. Visit southplains.org to request prayer and to stay up to date, or join our Facebook Group .

Part one of a special two part message from Groups Minister, Rob Anderson. Visit southplains.org to request prayer and to stay up to date, or join our Facebook Group .

Luke 12:22-26 Jesus truly wants to be lord of our anxieties. He invites us to cast all of our burdens on him and he will carry the load for us. Three times in this passage, Jesus says “Do not worry.” Jesus wants us to be free from worry, so that our lives are characterized by a confidence in God that shines out in our world. Visit southplains.org to request prayer and to stay up to date, or join o...

Luke 12:12-21 Jesus knows how difficult it is to keep things in perspective, and so most of his parables are about possessions. In this story, he sizes up the problem recognizing that the problem wasn’t inheritance, but greed and selfishness. There’s more to life than things! Visit southplains.org to request prayer and to stay up to date, or join our Facebook Group .