South Sub Church

Broken. No one enjoys broken things around the house. Broken appliances. Broken toys. Broken furniture.  When things become broken, you have two options: discard the item never to be bothered by it again or constantly struggle dealing with an undesirable situation. Objects around the house are not the only thing broken. Behind the door of any home are broken relationships between spouses, siblings...

No one enjoys broken things around the house. Broken appliances. Broken toys. Broken furniture.  When things become broken, you have two options: discard the item never to be bothered by it again or constantly struggle dealing with an undesirable situation. Objects around the house are not the only thing broken. Behind the door of any home are broken relationships between spouses, siblings, adult...

Wherever he went, whoever he was with, and whatever he was doing, Jesus was making an impact on the lives of those around him. Jesus was a Difference Maker – a dedicated individual making an impact with intentional actions on the lives of others. He was continually AWARE of the needs around him. He would ADJUST his life to those needs. And he ACTED intentionally to meet the needs. Being a Differen...

Wherever he went, whoever he was with, and whatever he was doing, Jesus was making an impact on the lives of those around him. Jesus was a Difference Maker – a dedicated individual making an impact with intentional actions on the lives of others. He was continually AWARE of the needs around him. He would ADJUST his life to those needs. And he ACTED intentionally to meet the needs. One of the great...

Wherever he went, whoever he was with, and whatever he was doing, Jesus was making an impact on the lives of those around him. Jesus was a Difference Maker – a dedicated individual making an impact with intentional actions on the lives of others. He was continually AWARE of the needs around him. He would ADJUST his life to those needs. And he ACTED intentionally to meet the needs. Our daily routin...

Wherever he went, whoever he was with, and whatever he was doing, Jesus was making an impact on the lives of those around him. Jesus was a Difference Maker – a dedicated individual making an impact with intentional actions on the lives of others. He was continually AWARE of the needs around him. He would ADJUST his life to those needs. And he ACTED intentionally to meet the needs. Jesus’ expectati...

Through Jeremiah 31, God’s enduring love and kindness stand out, highlighting His declarations of “I have/I will” and the corresponding commands for “You/they will.” This chapter reveals God’s constant pursuit of His people, reminiscent of Exodus 34, where His kheh-sed (חֵסֵד) is emphasized similarly but with distinct contexts. Jeremiah 31:31-34 unveils the intimate covenant relationship God seeks...

Saying “Thank you” has transformative power. Intentional thankfulness bridges gaps between individuals. When Jesus heals ten lepers only one, a Samaritan, returns to express gratitude. This act of gratitude closes the gap between the healed man and Jesus, forming a deeper connection. Conversely, the lack of gratitude widens the gap between Jesus and the other nine. We need to reflect on the year 2...

The Christmas season can become overly complicated with decorating the house, calendaring office parties, buying presents and preparing for difficult family members. The beauty of Christmas is not found in all the trappings of the season but in the simplicity of the story of the birth of Jesus. This week’s sermon discovers the salvation that Jesus brings to the world. Through the story of Simeon b...

Stuart Dameron sings Silent Night, accompanied by Gregg Dameron on acoustic guitar, as the congregation light candles during Christmas Eve service.

The Christmas season can become overly complicated with decorating the house, calendaring office parties, buying presents and preparing for difficult family members. The beauty of Christmas is not found in all the trappings of the season but in the simplicity of the story of the birth of Jesus. This week’s sermon, the third week of Advent, explores the idea that true joy is experiencing contentmen...

The Christmas season can become overly complicated with decorating the house, calendaring office parties, buying presents and preparing for difficult family members. The beauty of Christmas is not found in all the trappings of the season but in the simplicity of the story of the birth of Jesus. This week’s sermon discovers the peace found in the second week of Advent. Through the story of Gabriel...

The Christmas season can become overly complicated with decorating the house, calendaring office parties, buying presents and preparing for difficult family members. The beauty of Christmas is not found in all the trappings of the season but in the simplicity of the story of the birth of Jesus. This week’s sermon discovers the hope found in the first week of Advent. Through the story of Zechariah...

One of the many American Dreams is to accumulate wealth to enjoy life more. While there is nothing wrong with the dream, there are some personal dangers that accompany wealth regardless the size of the bank account. This week’s sermon looks at the Apostle Paul’s letter to his protégé, Timothy. Paul’s perspective on how to positively handle wealth is as timely today as it was 2000 years ago.

A common desire in life is to want more. “More” comes in so many forms: more (bigger) house; more (latest version) phone; more (newer) car; more (bigger) paycheck. The list goes on and on. The difficulty is no matter how much more people get, they still want more. The appetite for more is never satisfied. This week’s sermon explores the paradox that “more” is neither good nor bad. It is what you d...

As winter approaches, people are receiving the annual vaccine to ward off the flu, medically referred to as Influenza. While the clinics are full, there is a greater risk of lives being drastically affected by what sociologists call Affluenza – a preoccupation of money, extreme materialism, and continual consumerism. Symptoms often include feelings of guilt, lack of motivation and a chronic dissat...

A paradox is a statement that seems absurd but in reality, expresses a truth. The Bible presents several paradoxes especially when it comes to the topic of generosity. Simply stated, when we give, we keep. This week’s sermon looks at the principle of ownership and how it relates to generosity.

Jesus, from the beginning, has always been God’s good news for you. Logos, or Word, is a spoken thought and Jesus is the Word of God.

There is a rhythm to praying that consists of requesting, waiting, fighting and finally resting. It’s in the resting phase that one can recharge and refocus to continue knowing the heart of God. In a society that values busyness over stillness and productivity over connection, the resting phase in prayer is often overlooked. This week’s sermon looks at the importance of resting. Helpful suggestion...

It is common to experience conflict – both internal and external – when praying. Many refer to this as spiritual warfare. Even before the prayer request, there is a spiritual fight that incurs for the heart and life of the believer. This week’s sermon looks at the connection between a powerful prayer and the life of the one praying.

Prayer is often described as a simple conversation with God, yet it often feels like a one-sided conversation waiting on God to respond to the request. This week’s sermon examines why God makes us wait and his purpose behind the waiting.

What prayer gets a powerful response from God? Prayer is often described as a simple conversation with God, yet many people wonder if their prayers are effective or even heard by God. This week’s sermon looks at the type of request that initiates a powerful response from God.

The purpose of community goes beyond enjoying life with great friends. Within the context of biblical community, broken and hurting people see the clearest picture of Jesus’ love. Community provides support and confidence for members to step out of their comfort zone to meet the needs of those around them.

As we’re trying to build biblical community, how well do we actually welcome folks into our homes; into our lives; into our hearts; and even into our churches? (Hint: We think we’re much better at this than we actually are!) Pastor Joe explores this and offers some practical ways to improve our welcoming that are both “easy yet hard” to follow. Joe Hess recently retired and served both as Interim...

While biblical community sets the stage for people to fully experience God, moving towards community can be overwhelming and intimidating. Pastor Keith Smith explores some of the excuses offered for not taking the step when God says, “Go!” Keith Smith is Lead Pastor at South Sub Christian Church in Littleton Colorado.