Why was Jesus silent as they accused him? Why did he take the place of Barabbas? He did it for you... We are all Barabbas. And he took our place. Listen to Episode 215 as Pastors Scott and Cheryl dive deeper into this and more from the Sunday teaching. 

Sunday Teachings drop every Monday and new episodes of The Extra Point drop every Tuesday! To hear the Sunday teachings that are discussed for the Extra Point, visit the previously aired episode of The Southridge Church Podcast.

Ever seen someone somewhere they shouldn’t be?
On Good Friday, we come face to face with a shocking moment at the cross—when the least likely person becomes the first to recognize who Jesus really is.
A Roman centurion.
A violent man.
An outsider.
One of the very people responsible for Jesus’ death. And yet… he’s the one who sees it.

This message dives into Mark 15 and reveals a powerful truth:
God does His best work in the darkness—and no one is too far gone for His grace.

If you’ve ever felt disqualified…
If you’ve ever assumed someone else was beyond saving…
If you’ve ever wondered if God could really want you…

The cross answers it once and for all.

Sunday Teachings drop every Monday and new episodes of The Extra Point drop every Tuesday! To hear the Sunday teachings that are discussed for the Extra Point, visit the previously aired episode of The Southridge Church Podcast.

Once you truly get to know God, you can know your why. And when you start with why, acts of faith all flow naturally. Listen to Episode 214 of the Extra Point as Pastor Cheryl and Meghan Beha dive deeper into the Sunday teaching and share how we can get to know God more... 

Sunday Teachings drop every Monday and new episodes of The Extra Point drop every Tuesday! To hear the Sunday teachings that are discussed for the Extra Point, visit the previously aired episode of The Southridge Church Podcast.

Life isn’t always fair…
And deep down, that bothers us. We want justice. We want things to be right. But in Mark 15, we’re confronted with a moment that feels completely backwards.

A guilty man walks free. An innocent man is sentenced to die.

It’s not just unfair…It’s unfair on purpose.

Jesus stands silent while lies are thrown at Him.
Barabbas—the criminal—stands condemned.
And somehow, the crowd chooses to release the guilty and crucify the innocent.
Why? Because this wasn’t a mistake. This was the plan.

Because here’s the truth we don’t always want to face: We are Barabbas.
We are the guilty ones… And yet, because of Jesus, we walk free.

This is the story of the Gospel: The innocent takes our place. The guilty are forgiven.
And what feels unfair… becomes the greatest act of love the world has ever seen.

Sunday Teachings drop every Monday and new episodes of The Extra Point drop every Tuesday! To hear the Sunday teachings that are discussed for the Extra Point, visit the previously aired episode of The Southridge Church Podcast.

Many of us have been brought up with a theology surrounding the temple, that can cause a lot of friction or misplaced behaviors and beliefs. What if the temple was not really a place in particular, but a people? Listen to Episode 214 as Pastors Scott and Cheryl dive deeper into the Sunday teaching from Mark 11 in regards to the Parable of the Fig Tree and the Temple. The truth about the temple may be surprising, but it will be freeing and inspiring!

Sunday Teachings drop every Monday and new episodes of The Extra Point drop every Tuesday! To hear the Sunday teachings that are discussed for the Extra Point, visit the previously aired episode of The Southridge Church Podcast.

What are Christians actually known for?

If you asked people outside the church, the answers might not be what we hope:
Judgmental. Hypocritical. Close-minded. Fake.
But what did Jesus say we should be known for?
In this message, we walk through one of the most important conversations Jesus ever had—where He answers the question that settles everything:
What matters most?

Looking at Mark 12:28–34, we discover:
Why loving God is more than a feeling—it’s a life built around Him
How loving people is inseparable from loving God
Why knowing the right things isn’t enough if it doesn’t change how we live
And the honest question we all have to answer: Are we just close… or are we truly living it?

Through real stories, personal struggles, and practical truth, this message challenges us to move beyond appearances and get to the heart of what following Jesus is really about.

Because at the end of the day…
what you’re about is what people experience from you.

Sunday Teachings drop every Monday and new episodes of The Extra Point drop every Tuesday! To hear the Sunday teachings that are discussed for the Extra Point, visit the previously aired episode of The Southridge Church Podcast.

Do you find yourself chasing the applause, popularity, or pleasing the crowd? This can be dangerous if we aren't clear about two key areas in life. But how do we gain clarity to combat the crowd? Listen to Episode 213 as Pastors Scott and Cheryl discuss some ways we can choose clarity over popularity.

Sunday Teachings drop every Monday and new episodes of The Extra Point drop every Tuesday! To hear the Sunday teachings that are discussed for the Extra Point, visit the previously aired episode of The Southridge Church Podcast.

It’s possible to look like you’re following God… without actually being changed by Him.

In Mark 11, Jesus approaches a fig tree covered in leaves. From a distance it looks healthy and alive—but when He gets closer, there is no fruit. Later that same day, Jesus walks into the temple and flips over tables, declaring that what was meant to be a house of prayer had become a den of thieves.

Both moments reveal the same warning: it’s possible to look spiritual on the outside while something is missing on the inside.

The people in the temple were busy with religious activity, but their hearts were far from God. And the truth is, the same danger exists today. We can attend church, sing worship songs, serve on a team, and still miss the transformation God wants to do in us.

Jesus isn’t looking for appearances. He’s looking for fruit.

The good news is that Jesus didn’t come to improve empty religion. Through His death and resurrection, He made a way for God’s Spirit to live in us and truly change our hearts.

The question this passage leaves us with is simple:
When Jesus looks at our lives, will He find fruit—or just leaves?

Sunday Teachings drop every Monday and new episodes of The Extra Point drop every Tuesday! To hear the Sunday teachings that are discussed for the Extra Point, visit the previously aired episode of The Southridge Church Podcast.

Does what the Old Testament Law say on giving differ from what the New Testament says under Jesus and the new covenant? There may be more similarities than you think! Perhaps the principles surrounding giving in the Old Testament are actually the same principles we see surrounding giving the New Testament. Listen to Episode 212 of the Extra Point Podcast as Pastors Scott and Anna dive deeper into the Sunday teaching!

Sunday Teachings drop every Monday and new episodes of The Extra Point drop every Tuesday! To hear the Sunday teachings that are discussed for the Extra Point, visit the previously aired episode of The Southridge Church Podcast.

One week changed everything.

The same crowd that shouted “Hosanna!” on Sunday would shout “Crucify Him!” by Friday. What changed? Jesus didn’t—the crowd did.

As Jesus enters the final week of His life, He walks straight toward a city that wants Him dead. He knows exactly who He is and exactly what He came to do. While the disciples misunderstand Him and the crowds try to shape Him into the king they want, Jesus refuses to be moved by praise or criticism.

Why? Because clarity is stronger than popularity.

In this message, we explore the beginning of the most important week in human history and discover how Jesus stayed faithful to His mission in the middle of expectations, pressure, and shifting public opinion.

And the same truth applies to us today.

If you don’t know who you are, the crowd will decide for you.
If you don’t know what you’re about, you’ll spend your life chasing applause instead of obedience.

But because of the cross, your identity doesn’t have to be discovered—it can be received.

Sunday Teachings drop every Monday and new episodes of The Extra Point drop every Tuesday! To hear the Sunday teachings that are discussed for the Extra Point, visit the previously aired episode of The Southridge Church Podcast.