Southwood Sermons

Speaker: Kevin Barra Scripture: James 4:13-17

The story of Barabbas is also our story: we are guilty, and deserving of the consequences of our sin, but Jesus took the punishment that we earned. He became our substitute, standing in our place, and now believing in Him we have freedom forever.

Speaker: Kevin Barra Scripture: Genesis 1-3

Jesus promised He wouldn't leave His followers alone when He ascended into heaven. True to His Word, He's given us the Holy Spirit who works with infinite, supernatural power in and through us, enabling us to live truly heroic lives.

Speaker: Kevin Barra Scripture: James 1:5-8

When we ask God to make us more like Jesus, do we actually know what we're asking for? In this famous account, Jesus sets a costly example of sacrificial service for all who would follow Him.

Speaker: Kevin Barra Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Jesus rarely got angry and never aggressive, with one exception. When worship is interrupted by the din of business, Jesus pulls out a whip and shows us how much He cares about His Father's honor. Are we honoring His Father like He did? Are we helping others do the same?

When we sin, we face a choice: hide it or confess it. One brings sorrow; the other brings blessing. Discover the way to a blessed life.

God's timing is not always easy to follow. We have all encountered setbacks, struggles and barriers in life. Join us as we look at how to overcome the barriers to faithfulness through the life of Caleb.

Speaker: Kevin Barra Scripture: Joshua 14

There is no higher privilege or calling than to worship and serve the one, true God. Are we giving Him the honor due to His name?

Speaker: Jason Johnson Scripture: Hebrews 11

Four key truths you need to know so that comparison won't steal your joy.

Speaker: Kevin Barra Scripture: John 6:1-30

God loves you! And He demonstrates this love not through pleasant circumstances, but through the extravagant provision of eternal life through the death of His Son.

Speaker: Kevin Barra Scripture: Proverbs 7

Even though we may personally have lots of confusion and ambiguity about what heaven will be like in the future, the Scriptures clearly demonstrate that heaven will be concrete, contiguous, and compelling.

Speaker: Kevin Barra Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-20

From cover to cover, the entire Bible tells one grand story, a story centered on Jesus, a story we'll learn in nine words over three weeks. In this final week of JESUS, CHURCH, and SHALOM, we'll discover God's surprising solution to the problem of sin and our place in His grand story. Notes

Speaker: Kevin Barra Scripture: Genesis 1, 2

From cover to cover, the entire Bible tells one grand story, a story centered on Jesus, a story we'll learn in nine words over three weeks. In this second week of LAW, KING, and PROMISE, we'll see both the failures of Israel and the faithfulness of God as we fly from Exodus to Malachi. Button

Speaker: Kevin Barra Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

From cover to cover, the entire Bible tells one grand story, a story centered on Jesus, a story we'll learn in nine words over three weeks. In this first week of CREATION, REVOLT, and PROMISE, we'll set the stage in Genesis for all that comes next. Notes

Speaker: Kevin Barra Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39