The Bible
Southland Christian Church
The Bible isn’t just ink on paper, it’s the very Word of God, and it shows us the world the way it really is. When we open it, mark it up, and let it sink in, it equips us for whatever life throws our way. In this message, we’re going back to the basics, bringing our Bibles, and seeing why God’s Word is still the clearest lens for how to live and love.
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Head Scratcher | Philemon
Southland Christian Church
Our world doesn't understand equality because it doesn't understand love. In one of the most unique letters in the Bible, Paul challenges a wealthy man named Philemon to treat his runaway slave Onesimus as an equal. In this message we will see how God's love for everyone changes how we view and treat everyone.
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Head Scratcher | Benaiah
Southland Christian Church
Benaiah was one of David’s “Mighty Men”—his toughest military fighting group. The Bible describes him as a fearless warrior who is noted for his heroic exploits. He was a brilliant fighter who famously “went down into a pit on a snowy day and killed a lion.” This message will focus on the courage God can give us to conquer our biggest threats.
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Head Scratcher | The Canaanite Woman
Southland Christian Church
The story of the Canaanite woman is about a woman who asks Jesus to heal her daughter, and he does. Jesus’ response to her proves that God constantly enters new territory and breaks long-held and man-made boundaries. This message will remind us that everyone who trusts Jesus has a seat at his table
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Head Scratcher | Ehud
Southland Christian Church
Sin, repent—Rinse and repeat. That was Israel’s spiritual resume, and they often paid dearly for it. But sometimes, a grace-filled God raised an unexpected leader to save them. In today’s message, God’s first-round draft choice was a left-handed (considered a defect in Jewish culture) man named Ehud and the incredible things God did through him.
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Head Scratcher | Mephibosheth
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Mephibosheth was lame in both feet after falling when he was five years old. The fall occurred after his dad and grandfather died on the battlefield. Though an outcast in a harsh society due to his disability, he later lands a lifetime reward: a seat at the king’s table. This message will focus on God’s love and inclusion of broken people like us and the place we have in his family at his table.
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Head Scratcher | Hosea
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God sent Hosea into the red light district to marry a prostitute name Gomer. He wanted to use their unorthodox marriage as an example of his unwavering love for his people and how that love can redeem any sin in anyone’s life. In this message we will look at how God refuses to give up on us even when we give up on ourselves.
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Head Scratcher | Eutychus
Southland Christian Church
Speed has become a virtue in our culture. We’ve bought into a lie that bigger is better and faster is better, but the results say otherwise. We may not be burned out, but we’re worn out and we’re racing through life and sleeping through experiences that really matter. Slowing down and smelling the roses is a must, and in this sermon we will learn how to do that from someone who didn’t.
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Baggage Claim | Carry On
Southland Christian Church
One of the reasons it’s so important to understand that we are free from sin’s bondage, penalty, and guilt is that it increases our capacity, through Jesus, to express joy and experience peace. This message will examine the gift of our freedom in Jesus and how it plays out in our lives in a positive way.
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Baggage Claim | Unzipped
Southland Christian Church
Elijah was furious with the false prophets, so much so that he called down fire from heaven on them. Later, Jezebel threatened to kill him, so Elijah ran for his life. He sat down under a tree and begged God to take his life. Sadness and anger are often interwoven. This message will examine how anger debilitates us and how we can recover.
info_outline“He is not here, but has risen.” Those seven words spoken at the empty tomb changed everything for all of us. Because of Jesus’; death, burial, and resurrection we can experience new life.