Southwood Sermons

In Acts 10, God sends Peter to share the gospel with a Roman centurion named Cornelius, who would be the first Gentile to believe in the Gospel. We see a new development in God's plan for the redemption of his people. He is bringing Gentiles into the church to join the Jewish believers. Peter has to set aside his old way of thinking as God transforms his perspective on who God truly cares about: a...

Jesus selects one of the greatest enemies to the Gospel in order to make him the main apostle to the Gentiles. The immediate transformation of Saul, who we will come to know as Paul, points to the overwhelming power of the Gospel to change lives. This shows us that no one is too far from God's salvation and gives us hope that anyone can be used by God.

This morning we're studying Acts 8 to understand the disciplines and direction of Philip the Evangelist.

This morning we're studying Acts 6-7 to understand the priorities and practices of Stephen, the first Christian martyr.

Through the power of Jesus' name, Peter and John heal a man who has been unable to walk since birth. This miracle is a physical demonstration of the spiritual reality that God heals broken and hurting people by providing them with salvation through Jesus Christ. Just like this newly healed man, we also are living evidence of God's power to give eternal life to those who are spiritually dead.

This morning we're studying Acts 2:36-42 to better understand how we should respond to the revelation of Jesus Christ.

This morning we're studying Acts 2 to better understand the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

This morning we're studying Acts 1:1-11 to understand how the Gospel continues through God's people and by God's power towards God's vision until God's victory.

Today we are studying three Biblical illustrations for the Church to understand God's purpose for His people.

The Lord is our shepherd through all moments, whether good or bad. Sometimes the Good Shepherd leads us through dark valleys, but He is always with us.

When we're unified ( as a church family, with friendships, in marriage, etc.), we can enjoy God's incredible blessings.

Today we are studying Psalm 2 to better understand how we can rest in God's rule.

Today we are studying Psalm 22 to better understand how we can confess our despair & celebrate God's deliverance.

Who, or what, do we turn to in the midst of pain and suffering? What do we do when that pain and suffering seems to never end? Join us as we look at the life of David in Psalm 13 where David gives us a framework for how we can learn to lament well through our suffering.

Where, or who, do we run to in times of crisis? Where do we choose to place our trust and confidence? Oftentimes, we look to things that promise to bring us high only to leave us low. In Psalm 16, we see a picture of David's unwavering confidence in the Lord in the midst of a crisis he is facing. It is in the presence of hardship that David displays his trust through his devotion to God, his depen...

Today we are studying Psalm 51 to better understand how God provides forgiveness, correction, and restoration for His people.

Today we are studying Psalm 105 to better understand how God provides our identity, security, and trajectory.

Have you ever been asked, "How was worship?" after a church service? Our answer to that sort of question reveals a lot about what we understand worship to be and what God's desires are for our worship. Psalm 50 is a startling vision of God's displeasure with the worship practices of Israel, and challenges the people of God to worship genuinely and obediently.

In Psalm 103, David directs our worship to a God who rescues sinners from their desperation in order to bless them with his love and grace. Though he would be just in issuing judgment, he forgives in order to bless. When we come into his presence, we are overwhelmed by his love.

Today we are studying Psalm 1 to better understand God's direction for our practices, perspective, and priorities.

Today we are studying Psalm 8 to better understand the greatness of God.

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We are all looking for an experience of life that is ultimately satisfying, yet we often look for that life in the wrong places. While the world promises much, we are often left unfulfilled, unsatisfied, and disappointed. Instead, Jesus promises a kingdom that will provide for all the needs of our hearts and soul. As believers, this identity transforms what we value and what we make our lives abou...

Today we are studying 1 Corinthians 6 to better understand how God's limitations for sex lead us to life.

God created humanity in His image, but sin has brought questions and conflict into our understanding of male and female. This morning we are examining how God's Word provides clarity and comfort for us as we strive to respond to this conflict with grace and truth.