1 Timothy 4:6-16 | Our speech and our action need to align. Instructing others with our words is only effective when we demonstrate what we teach with our lives.

Proverbs 25:11-13 | How, when, and what we speak to others matters deeply. When we encourage others with our words, it reflects what God has done for us in giving us His Word.

James 3:2-12 | Controlling our words may be one of the most difficult things to do. The same mouths we praise God with also can be used to hurt and harm others. Understanding how powerful and dangerous words can be can also lead to using them for the ultimate good which is praising God.

Romans 10:9-17 | The Gospel is the good news of who Jesus is and what He has done. When we use our words to spread and share this good news beautiful things happen! Instead of choosing to spread gossip we can spread the gospel.

Psalm 68:6 | Family, faith, and community—we'll discover how God places the lonely in families and how strong families grow through grace and truth. Southland has always been a place where the broken find belonging. Jesus came to bring people from death to life, and our mission is to join Him in that work.

An interview with Jon Weece and Scott Nickell

Matthew 16:11-20 | The Bible describes the church as “the body of Christ.” In other words, the church should look a lot like Jesus. And one of the best things Jesus did for people was encourage them to serve and empower them to lead. Southland will always need an abundance of servant leaders.

Matthew 9:9-13 | In order to have the kind of life we really want; we have to walk away from the current life we have. Jesus specializes in moving people in a new direction toward a stronger life.

2 Timothy 3:16-17 | All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. (NIV)

Matthew 4:19 | “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” (NIV)

Isaiah 9:6 | We long for peace. We long for the fighting to stop, the pain to cease, and the tears to stop flowing. Jesus made peace for us and peace is available to everyone! Who can we introduce to Jesus this Christmas season?

Isaiah 9:6 | In a world where things and people wear out, grow old, fall apart, and die we have an everlasting Father who doesn’t get tired. He never fails and he never fades. Who can we extend an invitation to this Christmas season to sit at our table, come to church with us and sit by our fire?