Southridge Community Church

White lies, subtle exaggerations, and loopholes; there are countless ways to play games with the truth. But few of us do this intentionally. Or do we? What if we\'re dishonest more than we realize? What if we tell our best lies in the name of Christianity?

When we\'re certain we\'re right, we\'ll fight to the death to make our case. But is this how Jesus wants us to represent our convictions? What if taking the high road sometimes means lowering the value we place on our opinions and perspectives?

Nobody likes a hypocrite. So what did Jesus do when the religious leaders of his day were more \"sizzle\" than \"steak\"? And how can we avoid falling into the same trap?

An early Sunday morning that changed the course of humanity: that\'s what we celebrate at Easter. There\'s no weekend more significant in the life of the church and we invite you to join us, capping off the Easter challenge by celebrating the resurrection of Christ and our new life in him. We\'ll hear stories of faith and transformation, we\'ll celebrate new decisions through baptism, and we\'ll enjoy some Easter treats along the way. We can\'t wait to be together for Easter at Southridge!

Christianity is filled with teachings and ideals, but one claim stands out: that the self-proclaimed Son of God not only died, but came back to life three days later. But is there any reason to believe that the resurrection actual happened? Can a rational person put their faith in something so supernatural? What difference does this make to Christianity and what difference could it make for me?

If there\'s one thing that\'s certain, it\'s that none of us live forever. But what makes the death of Jesus so significant? Why did such a nice guy end up getting killed? What difference does the fact that Jesus died 2,000 years ago have on my life? What\'s the big deal about his death on the cross?

More often than not, when Jesus was asked a question, he responded with one of his own. So after all these answers, what would Jesus ask? And how will you respond?

The Bible is full of commandments; hundreds of pages of hundreds of instructions about life, faith, right, and wrong. But what if it could all be boiled down into one single idea? What would Jesus say is the greatest command?

Every generation has wrestled with the question: what happens 10 seconds after you die? This was no less true in Jesus\'s day. So what would Jesus say? And what about all the seconds between now and then?

They say there are only two things certain in life: death and taxes. The latter is never more true than this time of year. But what do taxes have to do with faith? What did Jesus say when he was asked whether it\'s right to pay taxes?

Our Starting Point services are intended to be just that: a starting point for a conversation about faith. In these services we explore topics, questions, and current events that could help someone start a journey of faith. On Sunday, February 26th, we\'ll address the question: Why is there so much pain in the world? Especially if God is supposed to be good, loving, and sovereign, why is there so much brokenness? How can I put my faith in God when I experience so much pain? Why would God allow it? And in the midst of it all, where can we find comfort? If you\'ve ever wrestled with these questions, or find yourself in a painful season, we hope you\'ll consider joining us. Feel free to invite your friends and family.

We’re not all married. We don’t all have kids. So what about family life for the rest of us? How does faith play a role around the dinner table in unique stages and situations?

No matter how many books you read or seminars you attend, any would-be or long-time parent will tell you there\'s no secret formula to parenting. But what if there are simple ways we shoot ourselves in the foot? Wouldn\'t it be nice to avoid them? How can faith keep us from falling into a common parenting trap?

Online dating, romantic comedies, and love at first sight have made us believe the perfect person must be out there. But if they are, why are they so hard to find? Could there be a different approach? Have you ever considered whether you\'re the person the person you\'re looking for is looking for? What do we do if we\'re afraid we will (or already did) marry the wrong person?

Our Starting Point services are intended to be just that: the starting point in a conversation about faith. On January 29th, we’ll explore the question: \"Can I be good without God?\" We\'ll consider what it means to be good and whether God is a necessary component for someone\'s goodness. We\'ll also beg the question, why would someone need Jesus? We expect it to be an intriguing and in-depth conversation. Plan to join us and invite your friends!

If you haven\'t grown up in faith or church, you might feel like you\'re an outsider (stranger?) at the party. But how do really you get \"in\" with God? Who\'s invited to the party and what does it look like to RSVP?

How can you tell if someone\'s a Christian? Better yet, how do you know if you\'re a Christian? Is it by knowing the right things or checking off religious boxes? What does God actually expect from Jesus followers?

When it\'s all said and done, with some Christians a lot more seems to get said than done. Why is that? Is that what God wants: lots of lip service, but very little actual service? Is that all faith is about?

Join us to celebrate Christmas at Southridge to embrace the gift of the season together.

Life in the kingdom means service to the king. But it doesn\'t always seem like everyone agrees on what loyal service looks like. So if God\'s kingdom is real, what does it mean to live within it? How can we make his magic kingdom a reality?