Southwood Sermons

There is a way to find joy even in the midst of suffering and persecution: learn to see life through gospel-colored glasses.

Speaker: Kevin Barra Scripture: Joshua 3-4

What we pray for reveals what we desire most. So, what is it that you pray most urgently for? If we follow Paul's example, the answer will be growth in love that is guided by wisdom. That need trumps all others for there is nothing more powerful than love for showing the world the beauty of Jesus.

Speaker: Kevin Barra Scripture: Joshua 2

All humans crave community and significance, and both can be found in joining God's mission of helping people find and follow Jesus.

Speaker: Kevin Barra Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

The book of Philippians teaches us how to live as citizens of heaven in a fallen world, and it begins by revealing the new identity we have in Christ. We are His saints, His slaves, and His servant-leaders.

Our mission is to help people find and follow Jesus, and with Philip as our guide, we'll see how easy that can be. Walk with God, get out of your bubble, ask questions, share Jesus, and you can change the world!

The Weeping Prophet reveals the source of steadfastness and hope in a life of unimaginable difficulty: complete and unwavering TRUST in God who is completely TRUSTworthy...His trust IS the Lord.

At times it is difficult, perhaps even frightening, to live everyday life on mission. David demonstrates through the illustration of God as our Shepherd that we can confidently seize opportunities to live a life on mission and engage in spiritual significance in everyday interactions.

God designed marriage as a partnership for the completion of a divinely commissioned task.

Parenting can bring out the worst in us; but it can also bring out the best if we'll learn from Jacob's failures and follow his successes. No family on earth is beyond hope of redemption or beyond need of growth.

There are parts of our lives that are broken beyond our ability to repair. But there is hope because we have a God who can fix the unfixable. He can give you a new name just as He did for Jacob, and all you must do is cling to Him.

We're looking at the legacies left by Biblical figures. Through the life of Samson, we can better understand that God has Forgiven our Failures to Provide us with Purpose.

We're looking at the legacies left by Biblical figures. Through the life of Abimelech, we can better understand that instead of pursuing our own kingdoms here on this earth, God calls His people to pursue His kingdom first while trusting His perfect provision.

Leave a legacy that matters.

Is there an unforgivable sin we can commit that will eternally separate us from God? This lesson delves into the challenging words of Jesus toward the Pharisees in Matthew 12, and wrestles with the idea of an unpardonable sin as it relates to our salvation and spiritual walk.

We all face moments of crisis when a decision must be made. Esther faces such a moment, when she must decide to act to save her people at the risk of her own life. Join us as we look at the turning points we must all face.

Who is in control of the circumstances of life? When powerful people run the world in a dark way, who do we look to for help? God is in control through his divine providence.

The grace of God is powerful. Much like strong seasoning, it only takes a little bit to influence an entire culture. A few faithful followers of Jesus can make a big impact on the world around them. How, then, can we make the most of every opportunity to reflect and share the good news of Jesus Christ?

In both Gideon's triumph and tragedy, we discover how faith, or lack thereof, shapes our legacy.

Boaz generously extends grace to bless those within his city whose security has been shattered.

God will significantly utilize Hannah to shape so much of His redemptive plan throughout the Old Testament. Hannah stands out amongst other Old Testament heroes as God shapes her through the pain of waiting before we see her dedication in the offering and training of her son, Samuel.

Most of us want to become more generous, but find it incredibly hard amidst the responsibilities and temptations of modern life. Discover three practical steps that can grow your generosity and expand your impact on the world for the kingdom of God.

Speaker: Kevin Barra Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19