South Suburban Church

What is shaping your heart and mind? Everyone of us is shaped by something. It might be politics, social media, movie, books, if it's something we think a lot about or engage with regularly, we will be shaped by it. Our hope and prayer is that as we begin this new devotional study through the New City Catechism, we will be shaped more deeply be the truths of scripture found in this catechism. ...

This week we come down from the mountaintop of transfiguration to the valley of unbelief in  Mark 9:14-50 . Jesus continues using opportunities to teach His disciples about what it looks like to follow Him, and it runs contradictory to the way we’re all wired! Everything in our lives trains us to think about our needs and interests higher than others, but Jesus tells us that’s the opposite of how...

What is shaping your heart and mind? Everyone of us is shaped by something. It might be politics, social media, movie, books, if it's something we think a lot about or engage with regularly, we will be shaped by it. Our hope and prayer is that as we begin this new devotional study through the New City Catechism, we will be shaped more deeply be the truths of scripture found in this catechism. ...

Last week Mark’s gospel reached the pinnacle of the story with Peter’s declaration that Jesus is the Christ. This week we are left asking, “If Jesus is the Christ, what does that mean for me?” This week, as we consider  Mark 8:34-9:13 , we’ll see the cost of following Christ and how Christ’s transfiguration points to His Lordship and our own transformation as we walk with Him. 

What is shaping your heart and mind? Everyone of us is shaped by something. It might be politics, social media, movie, books, if it's something we think a lot about or engage with regularly, we will be shaped by it. Our hope and prayer is that as we begin this new devotional study through the New City Catechism, we will be shaped more deeply be the truths of scripture found in this catechism. ...

The one in which we talk about the climax of Mark's Gospel!

We’ve finally reached the pinnacle of Mark’s Gospel where the disciples finally realize who Jesus is ( Mark 8:22-33 ), but do they really know who He is? It seems that everyone has a different perspective on who Jesus is and what He came to do, but who’s right? Unfortunately for all of them, none of them are, as God’s ways don’t always fit with our preconceived ideas. Join us this week as we learn...

What is shaping your heart and mind? Everyone of us is shaped by something. It might be politics, social media, movie, books, if it's something we think a lot about or engage with regularly, we will be shaped by it. Our hope and prayer is that as we begin this new devotional study through the New City Catechism, we will be shaped more deeply be the truths of scripture found in this catechism. ...

Jesus’ identity is coming more into focus each week, yet people still refuse to believe who He is. As we study the first half of  Mark 8  this week, we’ll see another example of Jesus’ extravagant provision for people, as well as some incorrect ways to respond to Him. As you take stock of your life, when are you tempted to forget or not trust in Jesus’ provision for you? Join us Sunday to learn ho...

What is shaping your heart and mind? Everyone of us is shaped by something. It might be politics, social media, movie, books, if it's something we think a lot about or engage with regularly, we will be shaped by it. Our hope and prayer is that as we begin this new devotional study through the New City Catechism, we will be shaped more deeply be the truths of scripture found in this catechism. ...

Have you ever felt so dirty that no amount of showering felt like you could get clean? In this week’s passage ( Mark 7:1-37 ), we’ll be taking a look at what truly makes someone unclean. As Jesus has done repeatedly throughout the Gospel so far, He will bring our focus back to what God wants and continue demonstrating God’s mission to reach the world.

What is shaping your heart and mind? Everyone of us is shaped by something. It might be politics, social media, movie, books, if it's something we think a lot about or engage with regularly, we will be shaped by it. Our hope and prayer is that as we begin this new devotional study through the New City Catechism, we will be shaped more deeply be the truths of scripture found in this catechism. ...

What comes to mind when you think about the word “desolate”? It may bring up images of barren places, or something deserted and broken down: a wasteland. In our passage this week we’ll focus in on the idea of wilderness and the work God does in and for his people as they gather in a desolate place and God provides all that is needed in miraculous ways. 

What is shaping your heart and mind? Everyone of us is shaped by something. It might be politics, social media, movie, books, if it's something we think a lot about or engage with regularly, we will be shaped by it. Our hope and prayer is that as we begin this new devotional study through the New City Catechism, we will be shaped more deeply be the truths of scripture found in this catechism. ...

The one in which we talk about simplicity.

We’ll be continuing our regularly scheduled preaching this week as we dive back into  Mark 6:6-30 . We’re picking it up right after Jesus’ rejection from his hometown and see how Jesus shifts his ministry focus moving forward. We’ll also see the end of John the Baptist’s ministry and consider how we should be continually carrying out Jesus’ ministry today. See you Sunday!

What is shaping your heart and mind? Everyone of us is shaped by something. It might be politics, social media, movie, books, if it's something we think a lot about or engage with regularly, we will be shaped by it. Our hope and prayer is that as we begin this new devotional study through the New City Catechism, we will be shaped more deeply be the truths of scripture found in this catechism. ...

What is shaping your heart and mind? Everyone of us is shaped by something. It might be politics, social media, movie, books, if it's something we think a lot about or engage with regularly, we will be shaped by it. Our hope and prayer is that as we begin this new devotional study through the New City Catechism, we will be shaped more deeply be the truths of scripture found in this catechism. ...

This week begins our Holy Week, and we’ll be taking a look at the Triumphal Entry account from  Matthew 21:1-22 . In His first coming, Jesus turns all the expectations people had for the Messiah on their head, and shows what it’s supposed to look like to follow Him and live as obedient people of the King. What do you think that is supposed to look like in our lives? Join us Sunday as we learn what...

What is shaping your heart and mind? Everyone of us is shaped by something. It might be politics, social media, movie, books, if it's something we think a lot about or engage with regularly, we will be shaped by it. Our hope and prayer is that as we begin this new devotional study through the New City Catechism, we will be shaped more deeply be the truths of scripture found in this catechism. ...

The one in which we talk about the feedback loop.

What is shaping your heart and mind? Everyone of us is shaped by something. It might be politics, social media, movie, books, if it's something we think a lot about or engage with regularly, we will be shaped by it. Our hope and prayer is that as we begin this new devotional study through the New City Catechism, we will be shaped more deeply be the truths of scripture found in this catechism. ...

This week we’re looking at  Mark 4:35-5:20  where Jesus leaves predominantly Jewish territory to bring the good news of the kingdom to Gentiles. We have already seen in Mark’s gospel that one of the hallmarks of Jesus’ ministry was his authority. We’ll see that theme of Jesus’ authority grow as he shows control over the natural and supernatural world and ask what our response to his authority shou...

What is shaping your heart and mind? Everyone of us is shaped by something. It might be politics, social media, movie, books, if it's something we think a lot about or engage with regularly, we will be shaped by it. Our hope and prayer is that as we begin this new devotional study through the New City Catechism, we will be shaped more deeply be the truths of scripture found in this catechism. We e...

We’ll be taking a look at some of Jesus’ parables this week from Mark 4:1-34 . If someone were to ask you to describe the kingdom of God, how would you answer them? Instead of trying to explain the answer to that question, Jesus uses parables as ways to compare to the kingdom of God, and it subverts everyone’s expectations!