'If you could make a decision that would positively influence every area of your life, would you? What if the best thing you could do was to read God's Word regularly...to hear God speak truth, wisdom and life into your life? What if you allowed Scripture to shape your worldview... to guide your decisions...to impact your relationships...to grow you spiritually? Did you read the Bible as much as you could have or wanted to this past year? Learn how 2012 can be different.'

Toys: As a child, Christmas seems to be all about the excitement of what toys you'll find under the tree. Do we ever really outgrow that? They say as we get older, our toys get bigger. What can toys teach us about life, and about God? Find out how to get more joy from your toys by keeping them in the proper perspective.'

Hoarders and Storagers: Do you find yourself acquiring more stuff and clutter? You don't have to be 'rich' to be materialistic. It's not about money, but an attitude of the heart. Will God trust us with more if we're not honoring him with what we have now? You can learn to embrace a spirit of contentment with the right perspective.'

Pawners and Couponers - We make transactions every day...and it eventually catches up with us if we're just transferring balances and making minimum payments. Been promising yourself you'll get a handle on out-of-control spending and debt...someday? Financial freedom isn't about getting more from God, but managing what He's already blessed us with.'

'The Greatest Story Ever Told' is more than just a cliché'. God has gone to great lengths to rescue lost and hurting people. The Story is a condensed, chronological version of the Bible that reads like a novel, and makes God's Word more accessible. For 31 weeks Southpoint will be going through this book together from Genesis to Revelation, one chapter per week, in our personal and family readings, many of our C-Groups, and in the weekend messages. Adult, teen and children's versions are available at discounted prices in the lobby. Buy copies for friends or family and challenge them to follow along with us either during services or online. Ask for a free book if you can't afford it. Chapter 31: Decades after the resurrection, the church is facing intense persecution. The Roman Empire insists that Caesar is a god, and anyone who won't bow down to him is asking for trouble. John, the last surviving disciple, has a vision direct from heaven. God's message to persecuted churches is, 'Hang in there.' It's going to be a wild ride, but God will come to the rescue and finish what he started at the beginning of the story.'

'The Greatest Story Ever Told' is more than just a cliché'. God has gone to great lengths to rescue lost and hurting people. The Story is a condensed, chronological version of the Bible that reads like a novel, and makes God's Word more accessible. For 31 weeks Southpoint will be going through this book together from Genesis to Revelation, one chapter per week, in our personal and family readings, many of our C-Groups, and in the weekend messages. Adult, teen and children's versions are available at discounted prices in the lobby. Buy copies for friends or family and challenge them to follow along with us either during services or online. Ask for a free book if you can't afford it. Chapter 30: While visiting churches in Europe and Asia Minor, Paul takes an offering for the poor in Jerusalem. He wants to bring back the offering in person, even if it means facing former colleagues with old scores to settle. Sure enough, they have him arrested. Paul, a Roman citizen, exercises his legal rights and appeals to Rome. He is going to plead his case 'and preach the gospel to the most powerful man on earth.'

'The Greatest Story Ever Told' is more than just a cliché'. God has gone to great lengths to rescue lost and hurting people. The Story is a condensed, chronological version of the Bible that reads like a novel, and makes God's Word more accessible. For 31 weeks Southpoint will be going through this book together from Genesis to Revelation, one chapter per week, in our personal and family readings, many of our C-Groups, and in the weekend messages. Adult, teen and children's versions are available at discounted prices in the lobby. Buy copies for friends or family and challenge them to follow along with us either during services or online. Ask for a free book if you can't afford it. Chapter 29: Saul, one of the Jewish religious leaders, has one mission in life: make the church suffer. He is very good at his job - until he has a blinding encounter with Jesus, that is. Now Saul has a new name, Paul, to go with his new mission: spreading the good news of Jesus all over Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey) and Europe. He's starting churches left and right, but everywhere he goes, trouble always seems to follow.'

'The Greatest Story Ever Told' is more than just a cliché'. God has gone to great lengths to rescue lost and hurting people. The Story is a condensed, chronological version of the Bible that reads like a novel, and makes God's Word more accessible. For 31 weeks Southpoint will be going through this book together from Genesis to Revelation, one chapter per week, in our personal and family readings, many of our C-Groups, and in the weekend messages. Adult, teen and children's versions are available at discounted prices in the lobby. Buy copies for friends or family and challenge them to follow along with us either during services or online. Ask for a free book if you can't afford it. Chapter 27: It wasn't meant to be like this. The Messiah was supposed to be a conquering hero,not wind up nailed to a Roman cross, condemned and humiliated. How can Jesus liberate his people if he's dead? At least that's what most people thought. The religious leaders are convinced their 'problem' is gone for good. Mean while, the disciples are in hiding; they're devastated and confused. But the story is far from over. '

'The Greatest Story Ever Told' is more than just a cliché'. God has gone to great lengths to rescue lost and hurting people. The Story is a condensed, chronological version of the Bible that reads like a novel, and makes God's Word more accessible. For 31 weeks Southpoint will be going through this book together from Genesis to Revelation, one chapter per week, in our personal and family readings, many of our C-Groups, and in the weekend messages. Adult, teen and children's versions are available at discounted prices in the lobby. Buy copies for friends or family and challenge them to follow along with us either during services or online. Ask for a free book if you can't afford it. Chapter 26: The religious leaders are fed up, so they hatch a plan to have Jesus killed. They even hire an inside man 'one of Jesus' own disciples' to help them do their dirty work. It's the week of the Passover 'one of the holiest dates on the Jewish calendar' when the religious leaders get down to their unholy business. It's going to be a dark day in Jerusalem. '

'The Greatest Story Ever Told' is more than just a cliché'. God has gone to great lengths to rescue lost and hurting people. The Story is a condensed, chronological version of the Bible that reads like a novel, and makes God's Word more accessible. For 31 weeks Southpoint will be going through this book together from Genesis to Revelation, one chapter per week, in our personal and family readings, many of our C-Groups, and in the weekend messages. Adult, teen and children's versions are available at discounted prices in the lobby. Buy copies for friends or family and challenge them to follow along with us either during services or online. Ask for a free book if you can't afford it. Chapter 23: God's people are waiting for a deliverer, the Messiah, to come. They're expecting a lion who will crush their enemies. Instead, they get Jesus'a lamb who's here to take their sin away. But Jesus is no pushover. He goes head-to-head with demons 'even the Devil himself. He does the impossible, curing the sick and turning water into wine. He stands up for outcasts and rejects. And along the way, he makes some powerful enemies. '