1 Samuel 1 | Join us as Scott Nickell unpacks God’s intention for womanhood in a sermon on being humble versus powerful.

SERMON RESOURCES

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Matthew 23:25-28 | The church at Corinth was dysfunctional at every level. Like a person with multiple symptoms all stemming from one disease, the issue was division. Our unity as a church family is vital to our health and effectiveness.

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I Peter 2:22-26 | We all need to be prepared to deal with criticism. Criticism is inevitable in this life. As Christians, how we respond to and handle criticism reveals the level of our faith in God. Handling criticism gracefully is possible because Jesus vividly portrayed it, and He’s our example.

Matthew 6:5-13 | Prayer is an act of acknowledgement that God is God and we are not. In prayer we humbly and confidently approach our Father trusting that He wants good for us.

Acts 4:32-37 | The first church in Jerusalem had a generous man named Joseph who earned the nickname “Barnabas” (son of encouragement) because of how he blessed others. In this message we will look at how each of us has a spiritual gift that is meant to be used for the good of others and the glory of God.

As summer draws to a close and we prepare to return to our school and work routines, it's the perfect time to reflect on the fundamentals. This weekend's message will delve into the core of our mission at Southland by focusing on what it means to be a Christian and a church.

Mark 10:32-45 | Jesus put the needs of others above his own needs giving us a blueprint for how to live in a joyful and humble way. In this sermon we will explore the pride that threatens our wellbeing and the humility we need to overcome it.

Psalm 8, Daniel 4:28-37 | The Bible makes clear that people find their place under God’s authority and in authority over the earth. When we reject God’s authority we falsely believe we have ultimate authority which always humility. When we embrace God’s authority we receive joy that comes from being under His protection and living out His plan.

Hebrews 3:12-14 | Avoiding the truth can hurt us in countless ways. That’s why we need friends who don’t just tell us what we want to hear, but what we need to hear. In this message we will learn the value of being humble enough to receive correction.

Weekend Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-16

The success of others can bring out an insecurity in even the most accomplished people. When jealousy takes root in the human heart we struggle to be happy for anyone and see them as a threat to our own happiness. Learning to celebrate the victories of others will defeat the jealousy we feel.

SERMON RESOURCES

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