Southall Church Podcast

As followers of Jesus we’ve been called in to His body in order to be sent out into the world with both gentleness AND courage. The only way to get the power to live on mission like that is to rejoice, not in power, not if gifting, not in your influence that we have, but rejoice that your name, of all names, is already written in heaven by the miraculous grace of God. When your heart is resting in...

Do you see people the way that God does? Pastor Rob challenged us with this question this morning because oftentimes we justify keeping a safe distance from those we view as different than us based on our assumptions, predetermined conclusions, broad brush stereotypes, rather than getting to know them. But if we do that, if we don’t look past our opinions and see them for who they are–a person cre...

As Christians, we have a very clear mission, but it gets muddled through the busyness and frantic pace the world demands that we live in. Which leaves us feeling anxious and worried about many things.  We’re called to live in the culture, but counter to the culture! Jesus sets the pace for us, it’s slow and unhurried. When we live like this, we can be present with Jesus and be present with the peo...

Jesus said we should love our neighbor as ourselves, but oftentimes we don’t actually want to define who our neighbor is, so that we aren’t actually held accountable for intentionally loving anyone. A neighbor is anyone you encounter with a need. There’s a million excuses in the book for why we avoid our neighbors like we’re too busy and don’t have time, but if you wait to live on mission until yo...

This morning Pastor Rob kicked off the Life on Mission series by talking about the greatest commandment Jesus has given us from Mark 12:30-31 which says “…you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.” Je...

This morning Pastor Rob finished out The Transformed Life series by talking about the power of transformation. When God calls us to share with others about what He’s done in our life and you obey Him in the call of disciple-making, it’s not just for others–it’s for you too! It is like pouring jet fuel on your own transformation journey because not only will you witness life change and transformati...

In our fourth and final week of talking about being changed by Jesus, Pastor Dave taught on The Purpose of Transformation. God transformed us not only for our benefit, but so that we could make an impact by advancing His Kingdom, and bringing glory to His name. Advancing the Kingdom is the mission of the Church–it’s why we’re here on Earth. We should be about telling people about Jesus, making dis...

This morning Pastor Dave broke down the expressions of love found in 1 Corinthians 13 because the way that we love others is how we and the world around us can know that we have been transformed by Jesus.

This week Pastor Dave built on the the process of transformation by talking about the priority of transformation. Our Heavenly Father’s primary aim, next to reconciling you to Himself, showering you with His love and forgiveness, and welcoming you into His heavenly family, is forming you to look more like His Son. God is more concerned with developing your character than He is with your comfort. H...

This morning Pastor Dave Buehring kicked off a new 4-part series called The Transformed Life where we’ll be diving into what it means to live a life being transformed by Jesus. It’s not just about knowledge of the Bible—if there is no application then transformation doesn’t happen. It’s obeying what God is revealing that brings about transformation.

We’re all growing, we’re all in desperate need of being discipled, and we’re all called to make disciples. When we recognize where we are in the process of spiritual maturity, we can begin joining the Holy Spirit on the journey to get where He wants us to be. The fruit of a gospel-centered life is growth in spiritual maturity, which comes when we abide in Him and center our lives on the Rock that...

Talking about money at church can be kind of awkward sometimes, but it shouldn’t be because Jesus actually talked about money quite a bit. He said in Matthew 6:24 “No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.” When hard times come, is your first thought, “it’s okay, I’ve got...

Ever wondered how you can make a difference in the next generation? Bob Lenz brought an incredible word that challenged us to fulfill our part of the great commission by coming alongside parents and pouring into our youth because they are so valuable. You don’t have to have the gift of evangelism to share the gospel. Show them you love them and see their worth with your time, treasures, and talent...

How do you have a satisfying marriage or relationship with your kids? It’s gotta be through Jesus Christ. If you look to a spouse or children to be satisfied you’ll ultimately crush them under the weight of your demand that they meet all your needs or expectations of them, which can lead to your disappointment or unhappiness. Having the gospel at your center is the only thing that gives you the ab...

Throughout this series we’re going to be talking about how the gospel affects every aspect of our lives. This morning Pastor Rob explained that the gospel changes the way that we approach our work. Often times we view our jobs as simply a means to provide for our needs, or a way to find purpose and value rather than realizing that we already have value in our identity in Christ. We are more than w...

This morning Pastor Rob kicked off this new series focused on what it looks like to live a gospel-centered life, and how that fits into our mission of being a disciple-making church. When we say gospel-centered, what we’re saying is that your whole life–your actions, your life decisions, your family, your marriage, your wealth, and relationships–are all informed, and completely shaped by your unde...

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?” – John 11:25-26 Jesus is saying here “if you trust in Me, my resurrection life will live in you!” In the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the power of death has been broken forever. The invitation is extended...

On this Palm Sunday, Pastor Rob led us through Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Jesus came humbly, and lowly riding on a donkey. The people laid down their cloaks and palm branches before Him, they worshipped Jesus as the King of Heaven and Earth, and He didn’t stop them, He received it. The crowds were shouting, “Hosanna in the highest!” and the word hosanna means to save. The people though...

On this Vision Sunday, we celebrated what God has done in and through the Grace Chapel family, we talked about where we currently are, and Pastor Rob shared where we’re going as a church body. Together, we’re going to focus on one thing–making disciples. If we’re going to impact the world, we have to start by investing in a few! Over the coming weeks and months, we will be sharing more details abo...

We had the honor of having Pastor Jim Putman from Real Life Ministries share with us the topic of relational discipleship. The Church is called to be and make disciples not converts, and Jesus’ method for making disciples was through the context of a real relationship with others. Jesus gave us a definition for a disciple, which is someone who is following Jesus, being changed by Jesus, and is com...

In the final week of our ACTS series, Pastor Rob spoke on how the book of Acts is an invitation to live on mission, carry the Gospel, exemplify Jesus, and make disciple-makers, as we receive power from the Holy Spirit to make an impact in Middle Tennessee, the Southeastern US, and to the ends of the earth.

For ACTS // Story 40, we have the honor of having Pastor Chris Whitney from One Generation Away speak to us out of Acts 27:13-44. He gives us five lessons out of this passage for going through the storms in life: baggage, hearing, lives tied to our obedience, honor, and favor. Ultimately, circumstances do not change who God is and the plan He has for you.

This week Pastor Rob and Pastor Jimmy discuss Paul sailing for Rome in Acts 27:1-12.

In ACTS // Story 38, Pastor Rob preaches out of Acts 26:15-32 where after being accused of multiple crimes, Paul gives a defense to King Agrippa II. While Paul was speaking, Governor Festus interrupts to tell him that he is out of his mind, and King Agrippa asks if Paul is trying to convert him. Paul doesn’t respond to them by throwing a tantrum or becoming arrogant. He remains poised by answering...

This week Pastor Rob and Pastor Jimmy discuss Appeals to Caesar in Acts 25:1-12.