Southland Christian Church

Southland Christian Church episodes:

• 04.22.2024

  Counterfeit | Counterfeit Success

  Solomon had everything the world uses to measure success and he had more of it than anyone has ever had and referred to it as “chasing after the wind.” We are not in control of life’s outcomes, but we can...

  
• 04.15.2024

  Counterfeit | Counterfeit Femininity

  Our culture teaches women that in order to prove their equality with men they must try to outdo men, or often embrace the worst stereotypes of counterfeit masculinity. The Bible paints a very different picture of what being a woman...

  
• 04.08.2024

  Counterfeit | Counterfeit Masculinity

  Our culture teaches men that they can gain their value and worth through their performance on a field, at work, or in the bedroom. The essence of manhood is a God given mandate to provide for and protect.

  
• 04.01.2024

  The Verdict Is In | The Peace of God

  By leaving his tomb empty, Jesus made it possible for all of us to live without fear. In this Easter message, we will see that even when the daily circumstances of life are uncertain, we have peace in our hearts...

  
• 03.25.2024

  The Verdict Is In | The Pardon of God

  We often remember the decisions the most, because our sinful choices create a unique form of spiritual slavery and captivity. In this message, we will look at the eternal freedom Jesus died to give us.

  
• 03.18.2024

  The Verdict Is In | The Sentence of God

  From classrooms to living rooms to boardrooms, we live in a country that rewards good behavior and punishes bad behavior. In this message, we will see that if we put our faith in Jesus, God will reward us for our...

  
• 03.11.2024

  The Verdict Is In | The Justice of God

  It takes an all-knowing and all-seeing God to judge the world in a way that tips the scales of justice towards a completely unbiased outcome. In this message we will look at God’s plan to judge the earth of all...

  
• 03.04.2024

  The Top Shelf | The Self-Sacrificing God

  We tend to measure love by a willingness to go the extra mile, sacrifice time, and lay aside personal desires for the good of someone else. God is the most self-sacrificing being in the universe. The ultimate example of that...

  
• 02.26.2024

  The Top Shelf | The Ever-Present God

  Nothing brings us more comfort and peace than to be in the presence of someone who loves us. Love heals wounds, gives hope and makes relationships flourish. Being loved unconditionally never gets old. In this message, we’ll talk about God’s...

  
• 02.19.2024

  The Top Shelf | The All-Knowing God

  Who’s the wisest person you know? Our answer to that question probably includes education, insight, emotional intelligence, and breadth. God’s knowledge is unlimited and incomprehensible. He learns nothing because He knows everything. The Biblical term is “omniscience.” In this message...

  
• 02.12.2024

  The Top Shelf | The All-Powerful God

  What comes to your mind when you think of power? Most people think of status, wealth, education, or influence. When it comes to understanding God’s power we move into an entirely different realm. God can do anything as easily as...

  
• 02.05.2024

  Storm Warning | Eye on the Sky

  Instead of looking to our circumstances for hope and confidence, Jesus challenges us to look at who He is and what He has done. Instead of demanding that He do something for us we can see what He’s already done...

  
• 01.29.2024

  Storm Warning | Storm Chasing

  Sometimes Jesus calls us into something that doesn’t make any sense. In those moments we have an opportunity to trust and obey Him. When we do it’s easy to become distracted by the level of adversity that comes our way...

  
• 01.22.2024

  Storm Warning | Storm Shelter

  When a storm hits in life we can seek shelter in a lot of things. Often the things we run to are destructive. Jesus is the only one who is not only able to save us, but is also with...

  
• 01.16.2024

  Storm Warning | Calm Before the Storm

  A well-prepared life must be constructed on a true foundation. There are a lot of ideas, philosophies, and worldviews available to us, but only one will truly hold up when pain, suffering, and adversity comes our way.

  
• 01.08.2024

  How to Be Hated in 3 Simple Steps

  How to Be Hated in 3 Simple Steps

  
• 01.02.2024

  The Countdown

  Join in as Connor Hall leads us through the 24 hours leading up to Jesus’ crucifixion from the perspective of: what Jesus prioritized in his last day are things we should prioritize today.

  
• 01.02.2024

  Born in a Barn | Jesus’ Messy Mission

  The Magi or “Wise Men” were religious outsiders searching for Jesus. While the wise men traveled a long way to find Him, they didn’t travel nearly as far as Jesus did to find them. Jesus came for everyone and that...

  
• 12.18.2023

  Born in a Barn | Jesus’ Messy Friends

  The shepherds who visited Jesus after his birth were a rough crowd. Shepherds were looked down upon, ostracized and lived in the margins of a “respectable” society. The kind of people that surrounded Jesus when He was born were a...

  
• 12.11.2023

  Born in a Barn | Jesus’ Messy Home

  Mary and Joseph had to exercise a tremendous amount of faith to be obedient during Jesus’ birth. The rumors about Mary and Joseph swirled around Jesus for the rest of his life and his critics used those rumors against Him....

  
• 12.04.2023

  Born in a Barn | Jesus’ Messy Family

  Jesus’ family tree was full of sinful, broken people. In this message, we will see that Jesus didn’t come in spite of our broken families. He came for our broken families.

  
• 11.27.2023

  The Ends of the Earth | Serving the Forgotten

  A disabled beggar asked Peter and John for money and they gave him true wealth instead (Acts 3). In this message, we will look at how Southland is serving the overlooked people groups of neighboring countries by meeting their physical...

  
• 11.20.2023

  The Ends of the Earth | Multiplying Church Leaders

  An older couple named Priscilla and Aquila took a bright, young leader named Apollos under their wing and downloaded the wisdom they had into heart and mind (Acts 18). In this message, we will look at how Southland is investing...

  
• 11.13.2023

  The Ends of the Earth | Protecting Children

  Jesus gave a very clear command and very stark warning about harming children (Matthew 18). The most vulnerable people in the world are the children who are being taken advantage of and have no one to provide for them and...

  
• 11.06.2023

  The Ends of the Earth | Reaching the Unreached

  Jesus commanded his first followers to “go” (Matthew 28) and to “be his voice” (Acts 1) so every person on the planet would have a chance to hear the good news about God’s love. In this message, we will look...

  
• 10.30.2023

  Epicenter | Corinth (Exchanging Idols for Jesus)

  One of the oldest and most diverse cities in the world, Corinth was a hub of polytheism due to its port. People from all over the world traveled to and through this trade center, exchanging material goods and philosophical ideas...

  
• 10.23.2023

  Epicenter | Rome (Exchanging Death for Life)

  The capitol city of the most powerful empire the world has ever known had a strange fascination and fixation with death. From gladiator fights in the Coliseum, to discarding unwanted babies in the trash, to maiming slaves, to savagery on...

  
• 10.16.2023

  Epicenter | Philippi (Exchanging Sadness for Joy)

  Home to a gold mine, the citizens of Philippi were materially wealthy but spiritually sad. That’s why Paul challenges them in his letter to find joy in their relationship with Jesus. In this message we will look at how the...

  
• 10.09.2023

  Epicenter | Ephesus (Exchanging Addiction for Hope)

  From pornography to prostitution, Ephesus was a deviant place filled with people who were looking for something better than the next one night stand. In this message we will look at how the addictive tendencies in Kentucky offer an opportunity...

  
• 10.02.2023

  Unsung Heroes | The Zeal of Timothy

  God designed the church to be multi-generational. The wisdom of older people is strengthened by the passion of younger people. In this message we will look at a young leader who was given a difficult assignment, but refused to give...

  
• 09.25.2023

  Unsung Heroes | The Commitment of Silas

  The mission of God requires a special mixture of obedience and courage and an endurance that refuses to give up no matter how challenging the circumstances become. In this message we will look at a joyful prisoner whose outlook on...

  
• 09.18.2023

  Unsung Heroes | The Hospitality of Lydia

  Healthy churches always have healthy volunteer cultures where everyone contributes and serves. Lydia was a successful businesswoman who opened up her home as a place to launch a church. In this sermon we will look at how hospitality is often...

  
• 09.11.2023

  Unsung Heroes | The Compassion of Philip

  The grace we’ve received from God is too good to keep to ourselves. Philip looked for opportunities to share the difference that grace had made in his life and God led him to an unlikely person and an unlikely conversation...

  
• 09.05.2023

  Unsung Heroes | The Encouragement of Barnabas

  The first church in Jerusalem had a generous man named Joseph who earned the nickname “Barnabas” (son of encouragement) because of how he blessed others. In this message we will look at how each of us has a spiritual gift...

  
• 08.28.2023

  Cafeteria Christianity | Sexuality

  In order to act differently than those around us we have to first think differently than those around us. Paul tells us to present our bodies as a living sacrifice to God. What we do and don’t do with our...

  
• 08.21.2023

  Cafeteria Christianity | Acceptance

  We are told to “discern” what God’s will is as opposed to seeking the approval of people. Our highest concern should be what God says is best, not what other people think. Living for the approval of people isn’t freedom;...

  
• 08.14.2023

  Cafeteria Christianity | Prosperity

  Our culture values money, possessions, success, and fame as the highest virtues. God doesn’t see them as virtues at all. God determines what’s good, true, and beautiful so when we look to Him for answers He will always point us...

  
• 08.07.2023

  A La Carte Christianity | Jon Weece

  As summer draws to a close and we prepare to return to our school and work routines, it's the perfect time to reflect on the fundamentals. This weekend's message will delve into the core of our mission at Southland, by...

  
• 07.31.2023

  Wrestling With God | Scott Nickell

  When you grapple with a blackbelt you are not on the mat with someone safe. They are capable of doing whatever they want to you whenever they want. So your hope is grounded in their goodness. You have to trust...

  
• 07.24.2023

  Summer School | Freedom in Christ

  God’s intention toward us is freedom. He wants to see us live in the freedom that His Son secured on our behalf.

  
• 07.17.2023

  Summer School | Justification by Faith

  We are legally and objectively declared to be righteous based on our faith in Jesus.

  
• 07.10.2023

  Summer School | Jesus + Nothing = Everything

  The law has zero power to save anyone from anything.

  
• 07.03.2023

  Summer School | The Gospel

  The Gospel is the good news that Jesus has done for us what we could never do for ourselves.

  
• 06.26.2023

  Fine Print | Worship Wholeheartedly

  We were created to worship. When God becomes the object of our affection, allegiance, and attention, we discover the kind of fulfillment the world cannot supply. In this sermon we will learn why God is worthy of our worship and...

  
• 06.19.2023

  Fine Print | Serve Sacrificially

  Jesus put the needs of others above his own needs giving us a blueprint for how to live in a joyful and humble way. In this sermon we will explore the pride that threatens our wellbeing and the humility we...

  
• 06.12.2023

  Fine Print | Die Daily

  Jesus taught us that the daily crucifixion of our selfish appetites comes with great risk, but even greater reward. In this sermon we will learn that living for the good of others is not easy but it is freeing and...

  
• 06.06.2023

  Slaying Dragons | Jealousy

  The act of celebrating someone else’s success helps us slay the dragon of jealousy that can so easily take over our lives. John’s attitude and posture toward Jesus shows us how live a life free of jealousy

  
• 05.30.2023

  Slaying Dragons | Lust

  What we perceive to be harmless is actually lethal. Jesus commands aggressive and decisive action to slay the dragon of lust in our lives. 

  
• 05.22.2023

  Slaying Dragons | Greed

  When we live our lives being rich toward ourselves instead of being rich toward God we miss out on the best kind of life. Greed can overcome and overwhelm our thinking and living if we don’t aggressively fight against it.

  
• 05.15.2023

  Slaying Dragons | Selfishness

  The practice of giving without pomp and circumstance orients our hearts towards God’s approval instead of the applause of other people. Nothing slays the dragon of selfishness like the discipline of serving those in need.