Southwood Sermons

In James 1, we find why and how we should face trials with the correct perspective.

Our money not only provides a window to what we worship (and value) but it also can provide a window to what we worry about in our lives.

What is communion all about and why do we take it so seriously? Discover the meaning and significance of this unusual ceremony, and find out how to celebrate it in a way that delights God rather than angers God.

Who leads the church? Jesus, of course! He established the Church and is our one and only King. But He leads His church through a group of elders, called to serve with His same humility and courage as they direct us, provide for us, and protect us.

Few days will ever be as important as the day of your baptism. While it doesn't save us, it does celebrate the salvation we've already received through faith alone in Jesus, and it does change us and mark us publicly as followers of Jesus and members of His church.

In a deadly arctic freeze on top of a global pandemic, we find ourselves much like Paul in Acts 27, tossed and beaten by a storm he neither chose nor caused. Though we cannot control life's storms, if we will trust the God who can, we can find the heroic strength we need to remain hopeful and helpful no matter what life throws our way.

Outside of church we hardly ever gather in public to sing songs together. So why do we sing in church? Discover the life-changing benefits behind this unusual exercise that blesses God and blesses us.

Does the church still matter to the world at large, or has the world moved on past us? The answer is found in the darkest of places: the inescapability of our death. There is only one solution to that tragic problem, the timeless good news of the gospel which is the greatest gift we can give this world and the ultimate reason we still matter.

Is it possible to live the Christian life alone? Is “Jesus and me!” enough, or do we need the community of the local church in order to survive as Christ's followers? Discover the four-fold power and significance of community in your walk with Jesus.

Does the Church have anything to say in the midst of the division, chaos, and strife that marks our world today? Scripture tells us that the answer is, “Yes!” The Church is called to be an island of unity in a sea of division.

This has been a difficult and troubling week. Many of the things we have clung to for stability in this world are failing us. So where can a follower of Christ find true, lasting security? How do we know that the promises of God won't fail us like so many other things have?

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When Christmas isn't all we had hoped it would be, we can find peace and perspective in the humiliation of the Son of God who's love for us knows no bounds.

In our culture the holiday season typically sees an increase in stress, anxiety, missed expectations and frustration. Now add in a global pandemic and this season could be even more difficult than previous years. When Jesus' birth was announced to the shepherds, the angels said they are bringing news of GREAT joy. So how do we cultivate great joy in our life as we celebrate the birth of our Savior...

God has provided a vaccine to protect our hearts from the bitterness, jealousy, and hatred so common in our culture. But it is a vaccine we need every day, many times a day… a vaccine called gratitude. Learn to practice this crucial habit, and life will never be the same!

Throughout Paul's letter to the Galatians he has made the point that following our flesh – manifested by legalism or lust – leads to death, but God's Spirit creates life within us. Yet for many us the Holy Spirit seems mysterious. But the Spirit can be known, and it is by following God's Spirit that our lives are transformed so that by His power we are more and more shaped into...

Our spiritual maturity grows as we walk by the Spirit and He fills our lives with more of His fruit. But what will that actually look like? In other words, how do we measure whether or not we are growing in spiritual maturity? Paul gives us three markers of spiritual growth - service, humility, and perseverance

There is a battle going on in your life every moment of every day between the desires of the flesh and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. The pursuit of the flesh is filled with self-centeredness, legalism or lust while the Spirit leads to walking in love. So how do we walk in the Spirit and allow the Lord to transform us to live a life filled with love for others?

We all want to live free, but there is only one way to find true freedom, and it's not at all what our world expects. So many believers end up living like slaves because they fall into the snare of either legalism or lust. Discover the one and only path to true freedom… the path of love.

No matter your career or stage of life, your job description as a Christian is to make disciples of Jesus among all nations. Discover how to partner with us at Grace Bible Church to reach the world for Jesus Christ.

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We live in a world dominated by anger, hatred and division. But we who have trusted in Jesus are one in Christ. That is true whether we act like it or not. If we will put forth the effort to grow in unity and love we will show the world the truth of the gospel. So how can we grow in loving unity even in the midst of so many disagreements and factions pulling us apart? Discover five steps to growin...

What labels define you? Do you find your identity in your job, your marital or family status, your race, your gender, your political party, your abilities, or something else? All of those labels have meaning, but the Scripture tells us that the most important labels we wear, if we have trusted in Jesus, are “Sons” and “Heirs.” Understanding our identity in C...

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What if you died tonight and stood before God and He asked you, “Why should I let you in to heaven?” Are you ready to answer that question? There is only one answer that results in salvation, and it has nothing to do with our virtue or good deeds. It's all about faith in the virtue and good deeds of Another.