Southwood Sermons

As the church, we are the Bride of Christ. As such, we are eternally and perfectly loved by our Creator and set apart for a unique relationship with him. We live to follow in his example of love as we await our glorious and eternal future with him.

In 1 Corinthians 12 we see the Church described as a body that is interdependent by design.

In 1 Corinthians 3 we see the Church described as a temple belonging to God & boasting in Christ.

In 1 Peter 2 we see the Church described as a priesthood dedicated to the worship and work of God.

In Ephesians 1-2 we see the Church described as a family who enjoys peace with God and each other.

Over the course of Nehemiah's ministry, we see an example of how to build a community that thrives.

In Nehemiah 2 we see an example of confronting brokenness & choosing to build.

When it comes to the people of God, Nehemiah possessed a heart that broke, prayed, and risked everything.

In Hebrews 3 and Numbers 20 we see God's loving discipline displayed in the life of Moses.

In Judges 4, we see that courage is crucial for the followers of God.

We often wonder at why bad things happen to good people. Why would a good and powerful God allow that to happen? Through the book of Job, we see that even when we don't understand why God works and moves in a certain way, we can still trust in his infinite power and wisdom.

We tend to doubt that we are good enough for God because of all the guilt and shame in our lives. Yet, God rescues and redeems people from the darkest of places and invites them into his family and into his mission. The story of Rahab, a Canaanite prostitute, highlights extraordinary faith of a woman who comes from darkness, but is saved by God's amazing grace.

In Genesis 26, the life of Isaac illustrates the faithfulness of God even in our failure.

In Judges 11, the life of Jephthah illustrates the spread of humanity's sin and the abundance of God's grace.

2 Kings 2 gives us an example of how to faithfully follow God while raising up other faithful followers.

Joshua's life is one of lifelong, faithful obedience to God's calling. Tasked with conquering the Promised Land for the nation of Israel, Joshua goes to war. However, he knows to not rely on his own strength, skills, and strategies, but instead trusts in the promise, power, and presence of God to earn the victory. Studying Joshua's faithfulness gives us a glimpse into a life lived faithfully to Go...

The normal human tendency threatens our joy and contentment in God's work in our lives.

In a season where disappointments seem to hit harder and more often, how should God's people respond to disappointment? By looking at the life of Elijah we can see how our disappointments can drive us towards a dependence on God.

Our God loves to hit a home run with a crooked stick - a man or woman who's weak, broken, and struggling yet who will trust and obey Him.

Jesus told us that the truth will set us free, yet so many of us, especially parents, struggle under the burdens of comparison, fear, guilt, and busyness. Discover true and lasting freedom from each of these burdens from God's Word.

Faith is the essence of the Christian walk. But what is faith? How do we find faith and grow faith? And what if we struggle with doubt or disbelief? Discover the answers to these questions from the example of Abraham whose faith led to both relationship and reward.

We are often proclaiming the greatness of the things we value. From favorite restaurants, to sports, to movies, and everything in between, we are constantly talking about greatness. When it comes to our relationship with God, we proclaim His greatness through our worship both in words and in our actions. Through worship, we experience His wonderful blessing in our lives.

Fear always gives us a choice. We can trust God and seek His deliverance, or we can take matters into our own hands. Four failures in Abraham's life show us the results of depending on ourselves in moments of trial, and train us to respond to our fears and anxieties in a better way.

If you've ever felt unworthy of God's love or unsure of why God has blessed you, Abraham's life provides the answers. In choosing an idolatrous man for the Bible's greatest promise, God shows His great love for the unworthy, and teaches us that we are blessed to be a blessing to others.

How do we know that the story about Jesus rising from the dead isn't just the greatest conspiracy theory ever told? How do we know it really happened? Delve into the STRONG evidence God has given us for Jesus' resurrection and find the confidence and hope that can see you through the pain and struggles of life.