Southern Hills LV Church

As we dive into today's sermon, we wrestle with the question, "Why do people rebel against God?" Well, specifically in Psalms 2, one answer can be that people feel chained to Christ, they feel enslaved. However, they are missing out on key information on why that's actually a good thing when it comes to Jesus! Tune in to wrestle more with this question and to ponder on what rebellion has looked li...

Join us as we kick off our brand-new sermon series, "Playlist in the Psalms," starting with the powerful truths in Psalm 1. Discover the two paths every person must choose between: the way of the righteous, like a flourishing tree planted by streams of water, or the way of the ungodly, like chaff blown away by the wind. This isn’t just about eternity—this is about living a life filled with God’s a...

Discover the ultimate gift you can give yourself this Christmas—a deeper connection with God through prayer. Prayer isn't just a ritual; it's a powerful way to ask God for what you need, showing your trust and dependence on Him. As you step into 2025, learn how to pray with purpose and watch how it transforms your life in ways you never imagined. Ready to unlock the power of prayer?

This Sunday, we discussed the second gift that you should be gifting yourself this holiday season and gift two is Bible study! You can grow to have such a deep and personal relationship with God through His Word! If that is something you need help with, we talk about the steps you should take to help get you started and we pray that this is a great resource for you to come back to if you ever need...

We're diving into a surprisingly selfless sermon series where we ask the question, what are you planning to gift yourself this holiday season? In week one, we explore the gift of REST . What if the key to true rest isn't found in doing less but in trusting more? From the wisdom of Exodus 20 to the peaceful promises of Psalm 23, discover why Sabbath matters, how to prepare for it, and what it could...

In Week 2 of our series, we’re diving into a life-changing truth: God is a Father like no other. If you’ve ever wrestled with pain, discipline, or a strained relationship with your earthly father, this message is for you. Ever wondered why you’re facing challenges or feeling pain? It might just be His way of lovingly shaping you into who you’re meant to be. You already have the perfect Father figu...

Ever had those moments or seasons where it feels that God is disappointing you? Or feel like He's purposefully hurting you? I'm sure we've all been there but the question to ask is, "Why is this happening to me?" The short answer, you may not be doing anything wrong, God is just in a pruning season with you. He may be cutting things out of your life that are not producing fruit OR He may be cuttin...

Today's sermon is different and unique. Join us for our Communion Sunday as we dive deep into God's presence and into what Communion is really about, the Lord's sacrifice. We reflect on what He suffered through, why He suffered and what that means now for us. We are THANKFUL this week and every week to know that God is at work within us. After this sermon, we encourage to partake in communion wher...

Join us in our new sermon series, Thankful! Today, we take a step back from our own perspectives and we see how God is moving in our community in ways we may not have noticed before. This two week series will show us that God is at work, all around us and within us.

Samson—a man destined to bring honor to the One True God—became a figure whose choices often pointed people to false gods instead. How could someone with such a powerful calling fall so far? Yet, God still used Samson’s flawed life to protect His people and move His plan forward. What does that mean for us today? That even in our imperfection, we’re never beyond being part of God’s story. Join us...

In this message, we delve into the tragic story of Samson, focusing on Judges 16:4-22, where he loses everything by falling under the influence of Delilah. Samson’s attraction to worldly temptations blinds him to evil and lures him away from God’s plan, eventually leading to his capture and loss of freedom. The sermon warns us of how love for the wrong things—materialism, lust, and deceit—can clou...

In Week 3 of our series on the story of Samson, we dive into how this mighty man, called by God to lead Israel, ultimately fell short of his purpose. Samson had an unbelievable opportunity to be the leader that Israel desperately needed, but instead of relying on God, he leaned on his own strength. Despite his incredible physical power, Samson was, in reality, the weakest strong man in the Bible....

In this week's message, we're diving into the story of Samson from Judges 14 and 15. Samson's life was full of potential, but he craved more than what God intended for him. Whether it was in his relationships, his desires, or his ambitions, Samson wanted to take control. We'll explore how four things—sex, sweets, stuff, and respect—became stumbling blocks in his journey, leading to consequences th...

In this week's message, we dive deep into the life of Samson as seen in Judges 13:1-25. Our journey begins with Samson in darkness—both physically and spiritually—exploring how boundaries, when rejected, can lead to destruction. Over the next five Sundays, we’ll examine the visitors who came to Samson in prison: his Father, his Best Man, a Fellow Soldier, Delilah, and his Executioner, each reveali...

Join us for a powerful stand-alone sermon titled "Philemon: The End Credits Scene," where we explore the profound message of reconciliation found in the book of Philemon. Through this short but impactful letter, we uncover three key steps to forgiveness and healing broken relationships. As followers of Jesus, we are called to be reconciled with one another, but to first be reconciled with Him. Thi...

In the final week of our sermon series LIFE , we dive into Colossians 4, exploring how we can thrive instead of just survive in this life. Pastor Josh shared three key points, including the powerful reminder to pray with perspective—looking for opportunities even in our chains or difficult seasons, rather than simply praying for an escape. He also encouraged us to appreciate the people around us w...

Week 3 of the sermon series "LIFE" focuses on how the Bible serves as our instruction manual for living. This week's sermon, titled, "The New Roman Household," delves into Colossians 3 and its teachings on various relationships in the home and workplace. It explores the dynamics between husbands and wives, parents and children and employers and employees. With this, Pastor Josh also provides impor...

Does dressing a certain way to be considered Christian sound a bit legalistic? It might seem that way, but that’s not our intention! In today's sermon, we’re exploring three key points that will guide you in shedding the 'clothes' of your old self—who has died with Christ—and embracing your new self. We’ll delve into the '5 Fresh Fits of the Christian Life': patience, love, peace, gentleness, and...

Ever wondered how this Christian life is even supposed to work? Well it's a good thing that we have a literal instruction manual at our fingertips right?! The Bible tells us all we need to know on how to walk this journey but specifically we're looking at Colossians chapter 3 and today we talk about the first 3 steps of living out the Christian life. This is week 1 of 4 weeks and you don't want to...

Welcome to the grand finale of our BEWARE series! We've journeyed verse by verse through Colossians chapter 2, uncovering Paul’s important warnings about the pitfalls of religion as we seek to follow Jesus. Religion can indeed get wacky, but thank God He calls us into a relationship, not just a set of rules! In this final sermon, we’ll explore the dangers of religious legalism, misguided leaders,...

Today we dive into the religion of legalism and how legalism has consciously (or unconsciously) seeped into our Christian lives and has guided how we live out our Christian walk instead of letting God guide us. In today's sermon, Pastor Andrew says, "Legalism loves the signs and symbols but misses the Savior." Do you find yourself falling into the category as well? Do you need to know why it feels...

Welcome to Beware! A sequel to Apostle Reacts where we talk about where religion gets wacky! Paul in Colossians 2 begins to warn us about what we need to beware of and in this sermon, as we go through verses 1-10, we are warned of fake pastors, frail faith and futile religion. If you want to know what to be on the lookout for, tune in to the latest sermon!

Welcome to our special anniversary Sunday sermon! A shorter sermon today as we took some time to celebrate our 20th anniversary and to do a special ceremony to memorialize and mark our miracles as part of the sermon, we hope you were able to join us for it! We will see you next week for a new sermon series!

In the final week of the "Apostle Reacts" series, we delve into a profound secret revealed in Colossians 1:24-29. This week, we explore the intertwined nature of suffering and serving, emphasizing that the challenges we face are a part of our spiritual journey. A life with Jesus does not negate our troubles in life but it gives us a hope and peace through them all! Stay tuned to find out what the...

Today we go into Colossians 1:15-23, exploring the profound truths about Jesus Christ, the Creator of the World. Discover how Christ is the visible image of the invisible God, and learn what this means for understanding God's thoughts and words. Reflect on the fullness of God living in Christ and how His sacrifice reconciles everything to Himself, bringing peace. We'll discuss the importance of st...