By Southland Christian Church
Weekend teachings and more from Southland Christian Church
5.0
274274 ratings
When we live our lives purely for ourselves at the expense of those around us, we forget that there is a God and we aren’t Him. Jesus calls us to be “rich toward God.”
When King Herod interviewed Jesus before his crucifixion, Jesus didn’t respond, didn’t utter a single word. In that tense exchange, Jesus modeled for us how to deal with mean and difficult people who do not have our best interest in...
In one of the most powerful and often overlooked encounters in the Bible, Jesus includes and adds value to a woman who would’ve been considered an outsider and even an enemy to anyone in the religious community. In this message,...
A desperate woman took desperate measures to get help for a physical issue that had plagued her for years and Jesus rewarded her audacity with healing. In this message, we will talk about the drastic measures we sometimes need to...
Nicodemus had the equivalent of an Ivy League education and was essentially a justice on Israel’s Supreme Court. Jesus knew the questions he posed would be intellectual in nature, but he also knew that what Nicodemus really needed was spiritual...
As an outsider to the religious community, Zacchaeus was curious to meet Jesus and surprised when Jesus wanted to spend time with him. Over a meal, Jesus helped Zacchaeus get his priorities in order and steered him towards a generous...
The success of others can bring out an insecurity in even the most accomplished people. When jealousy takes root in the human heart we struggle to be happy for anyone and see them as a threat to our own happiness....
When someone hurts us, there is a temptation in our hearts to want to pay them back. Revenge is a common, but an unhealthy and potentially destructive response to pain. Learning to trust God to be our defenders is an...
Little issues in daily life have a way of irritating us over time. From the traffic in our daily commute to the bad habits of a loved one to the inability of a co-worker to understand your point of view,...
When our pride is injured, the embarrassment we feel can birth a dangerous desire in our hearts to retaliate. Learning to respond instead of react to the anger we feel will keep us from a long list of decisions we...
Jesus goal for his followers is the comprehensive freedom that only he can provide. He sets people free from the bondage of shame, the prison of insecurity, the dungeon of regret, the handcuffs of fear, and so many other forms...
Jesus not only healed a leper but he touched him in the process. No one ever touched a leper. Jesus’ love and concern for the sick was more important than complying to social norms, laws, or customs. The followers of...
When Jesus turned over the tables in the temple he specifically targeted those who were selling pigeons. Pigeons were the sacrifice of the poor. The same sacrifice Mary and Joseph had to make when Jesus was dedicated at the temple....
When Jesus went to Zacchaeus’ house he was criticized for it but Jesus was driven by his clear mission to seek and save the lost. Jesus was for Zacchaeus.
The greatest miracle Jesus ever performed was freeing the world from the power of sin. Changing and cleaning out the human heart is a monumental task and Jesus proved he is up for the challenge.
One of the many attributes of a sin-saturated world is physical illness. Hospitals and nursing homes are full of people who are emotionally and physically worn out because of the ups and downs of battling chronic diseases. Jesus has the...
Every day we battle an unseen enemy who wants to hold us hostage and steer us in the constant direction of death and destruction. Fortunately for us, Jesus not only knows who our enemy is, but he also knows how...
Jesus was capable of getting the forces of nature to listen to him and obey him. If he was able to get a storm to calm down, it seems likely that he’d be able to help us confront many of...
The difference between a boring road trip and an enjoyable one is often having someone in the passenger seat next to you whose presence you cherish. God intends that we do life in community. We are better together, and life’s...
It’s impossible to drive a car without a steering wheel. Even self-driving cars have them. God sent the Holy Spirit to be the “steering wheel” of our lives. With his presence and leadership in our lives we can do what...
A car needs two things in order to stop and go: gas and brakes. Take away either and it becomes essentially useless. Following God means “going” when He says “go,” and stopping when He says “stop.” Prayer is how we...
A car without a good engine will never reach its potential; it may be shiny and new but its dependability is always limited. God intends the Bible to be the engine for the Christian life. It’s absolutely essential for living...
When a culture embraces darkness, it always provides an opportunity for the church to help the people who are hurt by it. At Southland we want to provide hope and compassion to anyone who has tried what the world is...
There is a war being waged for the hearts and minds of students today. From pornography to drug use to mental health issues, an entire generation of people needs the wisdom of God and the love of a community of...
Often times the greatest rewards in life come when we take great risks in life and that is definitely true when we decide to become parents. Children are God’s gift to the world and a constant reminder of the purity...
It makes sense that Satan would assault and break up our marriages, because of the generational fallout that flows from that pain. Knowing the purpose of marriage and our individual roles will help us strengthen the bond with our spouse...
Every problem we see in the world today can be traced back to a garden known as Eden. Unfortunately, all of us have Adam and Eve in our family tree and we’ve inherited their selfish tendencies. In order to get...
Choosing Jesus is so much greater than what we think we’re giving up or missing out on by choosing to follow Him!
Three wealthy and wise men traveled a great distance to celebrate the birth of a new king born to poor parents. Wise people make wise decisions. And the best decision anyone can ever make is to worship Jesus.
Historically, countless countries and their citizens have been plunged into war and ruin at the hands of a political leader who abused their power and didn’t know when to step down. Herod’s insecurity and immaturity didn’t match his age and...
It’s a heavy burden to carry when you feel like you’ve disappointed your parents. Joseph never wanted to bring confusion and chaos to his family, but that’s exactly what he hands them when he decides to marry his pregnant fiancé.
There is an old saying that says, “If you’re not dead, God’s not done with you yet!” That was definitely true for an older priest named Zechariah and his wife Elizabeth who learned that age is not a factor when...
Standing up for what you believe in can be a scary thing in a culture that is hostile. The key is remembering the faithful and powerful God who promises to stand with you.
Social media has given everyone a platform to argue about anything and everything. As the followers of Jesus, we are challenged to be kind to people, especially the people we disagree with
When we don’t get what we feel like we deserve, we have a tendency to complain. But when we realize that God has given us more than we deserve, we have a tendency to be grateful. Living a life of...
God is the supreme ruler with ultimate power. We can trust his intentions and decisions because He uses his power for our benefit.
We praise what we value. God is of ultimate value and worthy of our praise.
God is always right and never wrong. We are made righteous by grace, through faith in Jesus Christ.
God is distinct, pure, and set apart. Our only hope in His presence is to have our sins exchanged for his holiness.
God is a God of substance and weight beyond our ability to comprehend or imagine. As His image bearers we are created to reflect His glory to the world.
Media, especially social media, is an extension of our tongue, which reveals what’s in our heart.
Tools make it possible for us to be more fruitful in the way we serve God and people.
Wealth of any kind is a good gift from God that comes with a responsibility.
We need to recover a distinctively Christian work ethic as an important part of the process of sanctification.
Loving people is not easy, especially when it involves the difficult people in our lives and those who are different from us. In this sermon we will explore the source of love and learn some practical techniques from Jesus on...
There is a daily pressure that all of us feel to compromise our beliefs and do what is acceptable by our culture’s standards. When we decide to do what is right in the eyes of God, he promises to honor...
Trust is earned over time, but it can be lost overnight. Becoming a person that other people can trust is a worthwhile pursuit and it starts by not compromising our values in the little decisions we make every day.
Everyone needs a friend that isn’t afraid to tell us what we need to hear. Inviting accountability into our lives can be a scary thing, but in the long run, it’ll prove to be one of the best things we...
When we make a mistake or do something foolish, the best thing we can do is be honest about it. The longer we conceal the truth about a situation, the worse the situation will become. It’s never easy to take...
Social media gives everyone a platform to present themselves in a polished and perfect way. God wants to set us free from that pressure by loving us as we are.