The final chapters of Judges are some of the darkest in Scripture—filled with chaos, sin, and bloodshed. Israel was lost, doing whatever seemed right in their own eyes. But in the midst of this mess, one truth stands out: we are in desperate need of a Savior. Join us as we unpack this sobering story and see how it ultimately points to Jesus—the only One who can bring true redemption and restoration.

The Old Testament tells us many stories of the people of the times following fake and phony religions. Judges 17-18 is one of those stories and many of us have fallen into the trap that the Old Testament characters had fallen into... idolatry; wanting a god in our life but one that we can control. Spoiler alert, that's not going to work if you want to follow God. Keep listening to hear what takes place in the next installment of Judges: Heroes and Fools.

Jesus tells us simply, that He is the resurrection and the life. Now if that is true, the question becomes, what is He resurrecting in you?! Through some pastoral pivots, Pastor Caleb Sargent gave a last minute (yet extremely needed) message from the Holy Spirit on guiding us to admit that there are things we need to let go of, things that need to be fixed and more importantly, things that need to be resurrected and given life again! Pastor Caleb helps us guide us on that spiritual journey; what to do and what to expect!

No king, no peace. A nation in chaos, an outcast turned leader, and a tragic vow that should make us stop and think. Judges 10-11 isn’t just an ancient story—it’s a mirror reflecting powerful truths about who rules our lives, how God chooses the unlikely, and the dangers of thinking like the culture around us. What if Jephtah had chosen mercy instead of madness? What if we are making the same mistakes today? Stay tuned—this story is wilder (and more applicable) than you think.

What if the villain in your story isn’t just someone else—but something passed down? In Judges 9-10, we uncover the hidden cycles that shape our lives and how to break free. Generational curses don’t have to define you. Are you ready to change your story?

Who are you really? Gideon saw himself as weak, but God called him a mighty hero. His journey—from hiding in fear to leading a nation—was filled with doubt, criticism, and the temptation to fall back into old cycles. But what if trusting God isn’t a single lesson, but a lifelong process? Tune in as we unpack Gideon’s story and what it means for you today!

On today's episode, we hear about daughters of valor and we learn about what makes a strong woman. As we read through these chapters of Judges we can quickly find out that they are leaders we can follow. They are displays of grace, wisdom, confidence and strength, who wouldn't want their hero to have those qualities? Stay tuned in for more on Deborah and Jael in Judges 4-5!

What if the key to victory isn't about strength? What if God's greatest warriors didn't look like warriors at all? And what does this mean for you? We are in week 2 of an 8 week sermon series through Judges! Today's episode entitled Warriors and Assassins... continue watching to learn more on how Israel's physical battles back then can help us through our spiritual battles today!

From childhood, we admire heroes—whether it’s Spider-Man, Indiana Jones, or Jack Bauer. But as we grow, we start to ask deeper questions: What truly makes a hero? What makes a fool? And where do I fit into this story?

The book of Judges forces us to wrestle with these questions as we meet powerful kings, cruel gods, and unexpected leaders. Israel was destined to save the land, free the people, and introduce the ONE TRUE GOD—but things didn’t go as planned.

Will Israel rise to their calling, or will they be trapped in an endless cycle of failure? And what does this ancient story mean for us today?

Continue watching as we set the stage and meet the characters for the next 8 weeks of Judges!

As we prepare for what's to come at Southern Hills and we patiently anticipate moving into our new auditorium, Pastor Josh has final moving instructions for us taken from Deuteronomy chapter 8. These lessons we've learned all the way back from Moses is not only applicable for a physical move into a new building or home, but also into a new stage or season of life. So, no matter where you find yourself at, this message is for you. Tune in to hear about practical instructions that you can apply in any season of life!