Langdon Palmer

We all have many hopes for the future, and unfortunately, there is no guarantee that most of them will come true. And yet in the midst of life’s storms and trials there is still one place we can turn to - there is one anchor that will hold in any storm. Join us as we turn to Hebrews Chapter 6 and the real life experiences of others to discover the meaning behind one of the most popular verses in the bible.

Is the glass half empty or is the glass half full? We often talk alot about optimists and pessimists. It turns out they not only see life differently, they do life differently. Find out what a difference it makes, and how following Jesus can actually change the way we look at life and therefore change the way we do life.

This morning we come across some of the most famous verses in the bible such as "The Word of God is alive and active, sharper than a two edged sword." But what does that mean ? How does modern scholarship and honest doubts about the bible go with this claim ? Can they be reconciled ? Today we see there is a way - which is to be true to the bible as it actually is.

Recently in the news was a study that showed that a diverse multi-ethnic research team produced better science than a team from all the same ethnicity. But it turns out that diversity can either bring flourishing and growth or death to science depending on how it is used. The same is true for diversity in the church. Join us as we see how the writer of Hebrews brings us back to those few non-negotiables that make diversity a blessing to the church.

Is marriage as good as it gets ? What about my life as a single ? Looking at the status of my own marriage - is this as good as it gets ? Today we look at a biblical understanding of marriage and some practical steps for both singles and couples to see marriage as God intended it.. Key to understanding this sermon is watching the following video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2bk_9T482g Join us for a fun, sad, passionate look at marriage!

Do the bible and Christianity frown on sexuality ? Are Christians to be uptight about sex ? It turns out that the impression our culture has of what the bible says about sex has very little to do with what the bible actually does say about sex. Join us as we honestly face what it means to be sexual beings who love Jesus. For more resources, go to http://www.southridgeworship.com/relationships.htm

All of us what deep, meaningful, supportive relationships. Today we start with the most basic building block - the first step to building better relationships with co-workers, friends, and family. Do you think you have the ability to have more rewarding friendships ? Join us for this first crucial step of growth. For more resources on this topic, go to http://www.southridgeworship.com/relationships.htm

Why did the ancient church always read scriptures about the judgement at the second coming as a way to prepare for Christmas ?

Why can't I have a simple faith ? Why do I always struggle with doubt ? There are so many scams in the world, how do I know Christianity isn't just another one of them ? It turns out that the one they calling Doubting Thomas is the very one who can show us the way to real faith in the midst of our questions !

What does the crude, irreverent, alienated hero of The Catcher in the Rye possibly have to do with the gospel and the good news of Jesus Christ ? It turns out - quite a lot.