Southwood Sermons

How would you describe the God of the Bible to someone from another faith? That's not an academic question. What adjectives come to your mind when you think about God is, in the final analysis, the most important thing about you. Fuel your worship and refine your character by discovering the attributes of God.

The Triune God is unlike any other god. He is personal; He is relational; He is giving, sacrificing, and serving. He is love. He is Father, Son and Spirit - three persons and One God, all delighting in one another, and loving their creation in a manner far beyond any love we have ever experienced in this world.

The Triune God is unlike any other god. He is personal; He is relational; He is giving, sacrificing, and serving. He is love. He is Father, Son and Spirit - three persons and One God, all delighting in one another, and loving their creation in a manner far beyond any love we have ever experienced in this world.

What is the Bible and why is it worth your time? How do we know our Bibles are reliable if we don't have the original manuscripts? Are you really supposed to take the Bible literally? Why do we have these 66 books and not others? What do you do when you don't understand the meaning of a passage?

We're studying theology because God wants us to love Him with all our minds along with our hearts - because learning about God leads to knowing God, and knowing God is the goal of life. Today, we're focusing on The Holy Spirit - Who He is and What He does to enlighten our world, explain God's Word, and equip us for God's work.

There is so much more to Jesus than we can possibly imagine.

You are already a theologian whether you realize it or not, and you need good theology more than you may realize. Discover the connection between good theology and love, obedience, growth, perseverance, and parenting.

Biblical truth and practical advice to help you find freedom from feelings of guilt, fear, and isolation.

Speaker: Kevin Barra Scripture: Nehemiah 7-9, 13

The brilliance of Christ shines in the life that He brings, the God He reveals, and the sin He exposes.

Speaker: Kevin Barra Scripture: Nehemiah 4, 6

God wants His people to thrive, not just get by. If we will abide in Jesus by obeying Him, then God will graciously prune, produce, and provide all we need to flourish.

Speaker: Trey Corry Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-18

We are all followers. Therefore, the key to life is choosing the right person to follow! Discover why Jesus, the Good Shepherd, is the only Person worthy to follow.

Speaker: Kevin Barra Scripture: Nehemiah 1:11-2:8

Do not let your heart be troubled by the pain, loneliness, and anxieties of this life. Jesus is your way to truth, your way to life, and your one and only way to the Father's house. All you must do is trust Him to get you there.

Speaker: Kevin Barra Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Hunger drives most of what we do in life... hunger not just for food, but for love, friendship, hope, peace, security, and significance. Jesus, our bread of life, offers to satisfy all these hungers and more if we'll simply come to Him in faith.

You're going to die, and there's nothing you can do about it. But there is hope because death isn't that bad for those who know Jesus, the source of life. He died to defeat death and rose to give us life eternal. As a result, death will be nothing more than a temporary discomfort that leads you to a better life.

God expects His people to act in ways that He has already modeled in the Gospel.

According to Proverbs 12.18, our words have the power to create incredible joy or incredible sorrow in the lives around us. We've all seen their ability to encourage or discourage; to fix a relationship or break it; to heal or destroy. So how do we avoid reckless words that cut like a sword and instead use wise words to bring healing?

Speaker: Kevin Barra Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Ecclesiastes raises many problems, and the worst one of all is death. Fortunately, the books of Isaiah and Revelation tell us that death is not the end of our story because a better life, a perfect life is coming. Discover the joy that awaits you when this life comes to an end.

Speaker: Trey Corry Scripture: Isaiah 60

How should citizens of heaven think about, speak about, and participate in the governments of earth? Our hope and security are found in King Jesus, not in earthly authorities. And yet we are called to fulfill our obligations as citizens of this earth. Discover how as we continue our journey through Ecclesiastes.