Southside Church

What do you do when you get everything you thought would fix you, and it doesn't?

In this personal and honest message, Geoff shares the story of growing up with an insatiable need for approval, how that followed him into church, into ministry, into marriage, and how a word from an old theology textbook finally started to loosen its grip. That word is propitiation. It means a covering. And it means that at any moment, you can step ou...

Something happens to a lot of people after they've spent time in church. They go from being amazed at God's love to quietly annoyed at his low standards. From "I can't believe Jesus saved me" to "I don't really believe Jesus would save them."

It's not a new problem. It happened in the early church. It happened to Jonah. And if we're honest, it happens to us.

This message follows the story of Saul in Acts chapter 9 and asks a simple b...

A pioneer is someone who goes first.

In this Father's Day message, we discover how God uses ordinary people to create extraordinary impact through simple acts of faithfulness. Looking at the stories of Stephen, the woman caught in adultery, and the life of Terry Fox, we're reminded that history often changes because one person decides to take the first step.

Most importantly, we see that Jesus is the ultimate Pioneer. He stepped int...

What if God wants to do something extraordinary through your ordinary life?

In this message, guest speaker Aaron Treadway explores the story of Peter and John in Acts 3 and 4 and reminds us that God has always used ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things. The early church was not built by celebrities, scholars, or spiritual superstars. It was built by people who had been with Jesus.

When the religious leaders looked at Pet...

What does it actually look like to let God move in your life? Not just in theory, but in the real moments where trust is hard, humility feels offensive, and courage requires you to step into something unfamiliar?

This message opens part two of a journey through the book of Acts. Pastor Mike walks through three postures that position us to be shaped by the Holy Spirit: trust, humility, and courage. Simple to say, genuinely difficult ...

Are you tired? Not just physically, but at a soul level? Dissatisfied with where you are but scared to move? Confused about which way to go next?

You're not alone.

Pastor Mike walks through the book of Jude and makes the case that faith is the mechanism by which God's victory becomes your personal strength. This sermon cuts straight to the practical: if you're feeling defeated, go back to the last clear thing God told you to do and d...

What if the greatest triumphs of your life have nothing to do with what you've accomplished?

This message comes from our archive, recorded by Pastor Mike in April 2017 as part of the Imagine Heaven series. Drawing from near-death accounts and the words of Jesus, it's a sermon that has stayed with people for years — and it's easy to see why.

The greatest triumphs of your life will not be about what. They will be about who. And s...

What if the reason you can't hear God isn't that he's stopped speaking? What if it's just the noise?

Most of us aren't living dramatically sinful lives. But many of us have quietly let our phones, our screens, and the constant buzz of distraction fill every quiet moment we have. And in those moments, God is trying to reach us.

This message takes an honest look at the habits and patterns that keep us from going deeper with God...

What if the restlessness you feel isn't a personal failing? What if it's just the result of the wrong system?

A Rule of Life isn't about trying harder. It's about trying softer. It's a simple rhythm of spiritual practices that positions you to receive what Jesus is already offering. He is the vine. You are the branches. The life and peace you're looking for comes from staying connected, not from straining.

Want to go deeper? The mid-...

What comes out of you when life puts you under pressure?

In this message, we explore why spiritual growth is not about trying harder, but about training differently. When your moment comes, what comes out of you is who you have been becoming.

Through Scripture and real-life examples, we look at three practices that shape our lives with Jesus: prayer, fellowship, and confession. Prayer keeps us connected to God throughout the day. Fel...

Why do we still celebrate Easter?

In this message, we explore a powerful truth: the end of yourself is just the beginning. Every person eventually reaches a place where their own strength, effort, or success is not enough. A place marked by failure, hurt, or emptiness.

But that place is not where the story ends.

Through the message of Easter, we see that Jesus meets us at the end of ourselves. He died to carry our past, rose to defeat...

What if the life you’re searching for is already within reach?

In this message, we explore how God invites us into a life that is not driven by striving or stuck in waiting, but powered by His Spirit. Through worship, we remind ourselves of who God is. Through evangelism, we share that reality with others. Both are simple, powerful practices that shape who we are becoming.

You don’t need to have everything figured out to ...

What is your next step with money?

In this message, we explore three key questions that can transform how we handle finances: what is your next responsible step, your next right step, and your next radical step.

Many of us carry money wounds that shape our habits and decisions. But God cares about every part of our financial life. Not just what we give, but how we live, plan, and steward what we have been given.

Through Scripture and ...

What does it actually mean to grow spiritually?

In this message, we explore two spiritual practices that shape our lives with Jesus: study and serving. Studying Scripture is not just about memorizing verses or gaining knowledge. It is about allowing God’s word to transform how we think, live, and respond to life’s challenges.

Serving works the same way. While serving others can feel good, its deeper purpose is to form hum...

In this message, we explore Jesus’ parable of the wheat and the weeds from Matthew 13 and what it teaches about growth, patience, and purpose.

Every seed has a place and every seed has a purpose. God intentionally plants people in specific places so their lives can grow and produce fruit. Yet in the same field, truth and deception can grow side by side. The challenge for followers of Jesus is to remain rooted in faith, continu...

Storms are not optional. They are inevitable.

At the end of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gives a picture of two builders. One digs deep and builds on rock. The other settles for sand. The difference is not hearing His words. It is putting them into practice.

This message explores three postures that help us build a life that stands. Fasting teaches us that food cannot fix what is broken inside. Frugality reminds us that stuff canno...

What if freedom is not just about leaving something behind, but learning how to trust God in what comes next?

In Manna Mindset, we explore the journey of Israel from slavery to promise. God brought them out of Egypt, parted the sea, and provided bread from heaven. But He was doing more than meeting their needs. He was shaping their hearts. Teaching them to trust Him one day at a time.

Maybe you are facing a Red Sea moment. Maybe...