Description:Jesus told us to love our neighbors as ourselves. But how do we do that practically? In this first of three messages, we look at the Fear Obstacle and learn how to overcome it with a simple step. By utilizing this plan, we move from strangers to acquaintances, with the ultimate goal of being partners with the people that live near us.

Description:What can we learn from the church at Antioch? It was a smaller church, away from the national spotlight. But it birthed the missionary journeys of Paul and was instrumental in leading a crusade to plant churches around the world. We need to be more like this church, and in this message, we discover how we can do that…

Description:Continuing the message from March 26 on giving. Do you give generously, thankfully, and cheerfully?

Description:On the cross, Jesus spoke seven times. Each sentence gives us more insight into His heart and mind. This message examines each of these seven sayings of Jesus and helps us celebrate His resurrection on Easter Sunday with new meaning and purpose.

Description:On Jesus’ last week on earth, He has some very interesting encounters with different people. This message focuses on His final verbal exchange with the Pharisees. It contains Jesus’ last warning to them, and showcases their hypocrisy and utter refusal to accept Jesus’ message. And if we aren’t able to follow two simple commands, we’ll be in their shoes also…

Description:What does God expect of His people in regards to their giving habits? In this message, we ask and answer four questions that should shape our giving today. It’s a challenging message, but one that our people need to hear. As in all areas, we should be asking ourselves, “Am I doing what God desires in this part of my life?”

Description:God never designed man to be alone, yet many of us feel lonely in this life. In this message, we examine ways that the church can provide connections for its people and challenge everyone to be more intentional about caring for others.

Description:The Bible gives us the blueprints for Jesus’ church here on earth. To the Foundation He laid through His life and ministry, and through the words and deeds of the apostles, He continues to build the Frame. Our job is to make sure that the Finish reflects the heart of the Master Architect. This message outlines the physical changes our church needs to make, while also encouraging each person to align themselves with the Master’s purposes for His church.

Description:Jesus gave us a clear and compelling mission – to make disciples of all nations. In this message, we highlight the ways Southview is going to accomplish this mission in 2017. We share ways that the congregation as a whole will share, as well as ways each individual Christian can be a witness. We wrap up with a simple “2 degree shift” that changes everything!

Description:Jesus said that one of the most important parts of being His follower is our connection to Him. In John 15, He uses the illustration of a vine and its branched to describe our relationship with Him. More than anything else, He wants us to produce fruit through that connection. In this message, we examine the four types of branches Jesus describes, as well as the appropriate response for those who find themselves in each situation.

Description:All too often, people in the church forget that God has called us to be more than orphans. Orphans have no father, no family, and no future. But we have been called sons of God, and we have all the spiritual blessings that are associated with that relationship. It’s time that we stopped feeling isolated and alone and started living like we are part of God’s glorious family!

Description:In this message, the guys that went to Mexico for the Hero Makers mission trip recap their experiences and challenge the church to join them for the summer family trip. Afterwards, we introduce the “I Love My Church” series with the foundational truth that Jesus loves the church!

Description:What does it mean to “walk humbly” with God? Using the example of Enoch, this message helps us understand what a humble walk with God looks like, so that we can follow Him every day. God desires a relationship with His children, and Enoch shows us how to do that even today.

Description:In the past years we have challenged everyone to read through the Bible in a year. Why are we doing that? Tom Menzies sharing some of his experiences.

Description:Jesus wants us to not just show mercy to others, but to love mercy. What does that mean? This message focuses on how we can practically give and receive mercy, and discusses why it is so important to God. We never look more like the Father than we when are showing mercy to others.

Description:Have you ever asked yourself, “What does God want from me?” If so, you aren’t the only one. The prophet Micah answered that question for the nation of Israel. And his answer still applies to us today. In this message, we examine what it means to “act justly” and are challenged to live and love with a higher purpose.

Description:Even though we all know the reason for the holiday season, if we aren’t intentional and deliberate, we can go the whole month without pausing to consider what Jesus has really done for us. In this message, we are reminded to make time to ponder what Jesus means to us, and we take time during the service to do so.

Description:Does your life feel blah? Are you tired of just existing? God gave Joshua the formula for success and prosperity, and the process may surprise you. In this message, we are challenged to look at God’s Word differently and encouraged to make reading it a daily part of our lives.

Description:Sometimes you have to stand up against evil, and sometimes you have to stand up for something good. Daniel shows us how to do that when he decided to continue to pray to God, even though it was outlawed. From his example, we learn three ways we can take bold stands for God in ways that ensure that our message is heard by those around us.

Description:What do you do when something wrong or evil is happening around you? How do you take a stand against something without looking like a fool or a fanatic? Daniel’s three friends give us a great example of this in scripture. They show us how to take the focus off of ourselves and our fears, and onto the God we follow and serve. Maybe you need to take a stand somewhere too…

Description:Sometimes a disciple is called to take a stand either against something in the culture that is forbidden by God, or for something that God has ordained. But how and when a person decides to do this can greatly affect not only the outcome, but the response from others. Daniel and his three friends show us how to submit by a road less traveled, paved with gentleness and respect.

Description:Chances are, you know someone who has been affected by Domestic Violence – and they may be the last person you’d ever guess. In this message, we examine the signs and symptoms of Domestic Violence, as well as the many different types of abuse that exist. We end with a call to be on the alert for these signs and offer hope for those trapped in the chains of violence.

Description:If it seems as if homosexuality is at the front and center of many entertainment, news, and educational outlets these days, it is because it is! There is a persistent and consistent message being portrayed today about homosexuality: That you not only should accept it, but rather embrace it. In this message, we outline the major premises of the homosexual movement and answer them from science and scripture.

Description:Martin Luther King, Jr. once said that the most segregated hour in Christian America is 11:00 on Sunday morning. What do we as a church do about all the Racial Tension in America today? Can we effectively do anything to stop the violence, mistrust, and oppression that has been part of America for centuries? The answer is YES! In this message we share ONE BIG THING that everyone can do to stop the cycle.

Description:Many of us are sick and tired of not only the elections ads, but also the whole political process. As we face the November 8 election, we have to ask ourselves what criteria we use to decide who we vote into office. Scripture does offer us some guidelines in this area, and we look at them in this message to help us decide who to put into office. Your vote does matter, and to vote carelessly or not at all is not only dangerous, but also does a disservice to those who fought and labored to secure that right for us all.

Description:There are some big questions we are facing in our culture and in our churches concerning the trend towards men and women changing their identity to the opposite sex. Is our sexual identity determined by the preference of the individual, or by the providence of God? To put this question in another way: Is my gender determined by my decision or by God’s design? The increased acceptance of transgender issues by our culture and increased pressure on those who dissent forces us to articulate a biblical and reasoned response to this issue. In this message, we look at the arguments made for the right to choose one’s gender, as well as answers from scripture that would argue against that choice.

Description:Do you believe in global warming? Do you think all environmentalists are tree-hugging saps? Is recycling that big of a deal? We all have opinions on these issues and can probably find facts to support them on the internet. But this question really changes everything: “As a follower of Jesus Christ, how do I need to think, and act, and respond with regard to the environment?” In this message, we see the principles of stewardship God has given mankind in regards to the earth, and offer some practical tips for taking this issue seriously.

Description:What do we do about all the tensions we see in the news and media today? Should we be discussing things that are political in nature from the pulpit? How do we as believers react and respond when we see things in culture that we don’t agree with? This first message in our “Counter Culture” series examines the Biblical role of the government, as well as our responsibilities as Christians within it. Since we have dual citizenship in American and in Heaven, our goal is to honor both God and our government at all times.

Description:This Sunday we took the time to recognize and remember the events of September 11, 2001 - a day fifteen years ago many will never forget. Remembrance is an important issue in our lives and we are going to examine what God has to say about remembering.

Description:God wants our marriages not just to last, but to be meaningful as well. To make the most of this relationship, we have to remain committed and pure to our spouse. This message reminds us of the importance of purity and gives some practical tips and tools for staying away from immorality in our world.

Description:Every marriage experiences its ups and downs. When we find ourselves arguing over little things that don’t really matter, we know that we’re on the “Crazy Cycle.” It this message, we’ll learn how to fight fair and also share some tips for dealing with the opposite sex. We will address these principles directly to married couples, but they can also be taken and applied to any other relationship. The key is realizing what the other person really needs…

Description:What does the Bible have to say about marriage and divorce? This message examines Jesus’ teaching on this area while offering some practical steps to ensuring that our marriages stand the test of time. The goal is not just to have our marriage survive, but to thrive! That all starts with elevating our view of marriage and understanding the nature of the marriage commitment.

Description:Marriage has taken a hit in the last several decades. It is no longer viewed as a sacred relationship between and man and woman. It has been vandalized and scandalized. But if we want to make our marriages meaningful, we have to start by knowing what God expects from marriage and why He takes such an elevated view of it in society. This messages introduces the series by laying the foundation for God’s design and direction concerting the relationship a man and woman have with each other, and the act of sex within it.

Description:Do you tend to focus your time and energies more on experiences of possessions? In this message, Jesus encounters a man who asks a very serious question about eternal life. Jesus answer reveals that the man didn’t quite understand what it takes to get to Heaven, and he leaves sad because of Jesus’ response. What’s keeping you from fully following Jesus?

Description:Zacchaeus was a very short man whom likely was hated by many. But he did want to see Jesus and made a big effort to get a glimpse of Him passing by on the road. And Jesus surprised him with an invitation to dine with Him. Zacchaeus’ story leaves us with two questions: 1. Do you need to climb a tree? 2. Do you need to leave the crowd? Listen to this message to get a clearer understanding of these two important questions that you need to answer!

Description:Nathan Smith from Show-Me Christian Youth Home shared with us about their ministry.

Description:Elijah has had enough. He’s tired, he’s worn out, and he feels like he’s all alone in the world. All he wants to do is curl up and die. But God, the Great Physician, wisely gives him three simple prescriptions for this bout of depression, and then shares three truths that apply to us today as much as they did to Elijah back then. When you are feeling the weight of despair and defeat, remember Elijah’s story and follow God’s prescriptions!

Description:In one of the most dramatic scenes in all of human history, Elijah sets up a showdown on Mt. Carmel with the prophets of Baal. When God proves Himself faithfully to the entire nation, Elijah is vindicated and the prophets are destroyed. There are several lessons we can all learn from this wonderful example of what it means to take a stand for God, and we examine each one in this message.

Description:When Tough Times come, we often blame God or even ourselves. That’s what happens to the widow when her son dies from a sickness. But Elijah shows us not only how to respond to criticism from others when they are facing hardship, but also the proper perspective towards the testing times in our lives.

Description:If you’ve ever felt like you’re in a drought – whether it’s an emotional drought, spiritual drought, or even a financial drought – then Elijah is the prophet to read! This sermon shows how Elijah was able to survive the droughts in his life, and how we can survive our own droughts.

Description:Ken Kersten, pastor at Olathe Christian Church, brings us the message in the second of three semons from the “What If The Church…” series. Ken encourages us to count the number of children who are in need, ask the question, “What can I do?”, and then act on the challenge given to us in James 1:27.

Description:Jeremy Eubanks, from Northside Christian Church, shares the first message in the “What If The Church…” series. This series asks and answers the question, “What if the church got serious about caring for kids who have no families?” Jeremy shares the mandate from the scriptures and the example of Christians throughout history that have shaped the care culture of the church, while challenging us all to get involved. After this message, you’ll never look at a black trash bag the same way again…

Description:Do you feel isolated from spiritual people? Are you numb to the things of God? Is it hard for you to stop focusing on all the problems you see around you in this world? If so, then you may have a problem with ungratefulness. This message lists the symptoms of this devious sin as well as three simple solutions for making gratitude the attitude of your life. Note: Unfortunately the last minutes of this sermon were not recorded.

Description:While we tend to mainly look at people like Solomon or David or Moses or Jesus for wisdom, the Bible also shares the example of many godly, wise women. In this message, we look at three women who represent women we each know in our lives. We also celebrate mothers (and all women) during this special service.