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At Southside, we seek to build real followers of Jesus. What does that mean? We want people to be themselves, be genuine, and not feel like they have to hide behind a mask. We believe that relationships encourage action, and that action leads to life change.

  1. 2d ago

    Voices: I Am | “More Than a Miracle” | John 11:17-44; John 12:11 - Pastor Allen Drew

    Throughout the Gospel of John, Jesus made seven unforgettable statements beginning with the words, “I Am.” Each statement reveals more of His identity and invites us to trust Him with every part of our lives. In “More Than a Miracle” from our “Voices: I Am” series, we look at Jesus’ declaration as the resurrection and the life—and how raising Lazarus was more than a miracle. It was a message about who Jesus is.      Jesus is more than we expect Him to be, cares more than we understand, and has power greater than we can imagine. He entered into Martha and Mary’s grief before demonstrating His authority over the grave. Resurrection wasn’t simply something Jesus could do. Resurrection life was found in who He is! Jesus doesn’t simply offer to improve our lives. He offers to give us new life. Lazarus’s life became a testimony that pointed others toward Jesus. Has your encounter with Him changed the way you live—or have you simply added Jesus to the life you were already living? His question is personal: Do you believe this? SCRIPTURE: •    John 11:25-26, 35, 43-44; John 12:11 (ESV) John 11:25-26   Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?” John 11:35   Jesus wept. John 11:43-44   When he had said these things, he cried out with a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out.” The man who had died came out, his hands and feet bound with linen strips, and his face wrapped with a cloth. Jesus said to them, “Unbind him, and let him go.” John 12:11   Because on account of him many of the Jews were going away and believing in Jesus. THIS WEEK’S ACTION STEPS: •    Open His Word and read John 11:17-44 and John 12:11. •    Ask where you have limited your expectations of Jesus. •    Bring your grief and pain to Him, trusting His heart even when you don’t understand. •    Examine your life: Have you simply added religion, or received new life through Jesus? •    Let your new life become a testimony that points others toward Him. CONNECT WITH US: •    Website: https://southside.online •    Give Online: https://southside.online #VoicesIAm #MoreThanAMiracle #TheResurrectionAndTheLife

  2. Oct 26

    Voices: I Am | “The Voice” | John 10:1-18; Psalm 23:1-6 - Jeff Williams

    Throughout the Gospel of John, Jesus made seven unforgettable statements beginning with the words, “I Am.” Each statement reveals more and more of His identity and invites us to trust Him with every part of our lives. In "The Voice" from our “Voices: I Am” series, we look at Jesus’ declaration as the Good Shepherd who calls us, walks with us, and knows us intimately. We can easily become so busy trying to live the Christian life that we forget to actually walk with Christ. If the Lord really is our Shepherd, why do we live like we don't have one? Stop following every other voice and start listening to the Good Shepherd! SCRIPTURE: • John 10:11, 14-16; Psalm 23:1-4 (ESV) 10:11 “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. 14 I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, 15 just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep. 16 And I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock, one shepherd. 23:1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. 3 He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. THIS WEEK'S ACTION STEPS: • Get quiet and turn down the noise. • Open His Word and read John 10 or Psalm 23. • Listen and ask where you need to surrender. • Follow in obedience. CONNECT WITH US: • Website: https://southside.online • Give Online: https://southside.online #VoicesIAm #TheGoodShepherd #John10 #Psalm23 #SundaySermon #SouthsideOnline #ListenToHisVoice

  3. Oct 15

    Voices: I Am | “Here’s Mud in Your Eye” | John 8:12, John 9 - Pastor Drew Allen

    Throughout the Gospel of John, Jesus made seven unforgettable statements beginning with the words, “I Am.” Each statement reveals more and more of His identity and invites us to trust Him with every part of our lives. In "Here’s Mud in Your Eye" from our “Voices: I Am” series, we look at the healing of the man born blind to see how Jesus physically demonstrates what He spiritually declared: He is the Light of the World! Jesus sees people differently than we do, and He asks us to trust Him before we can see. Sometimes He doesn't give us all the details—He simply calls us to trust His voice. True grace opens blind eyes so we can move from being unable to see Jesus to fully worshiping Him! SCRIPTURE: • John 8:12; John 9:1-7, 35-38 (CSB) 8:12 Then Jesus spoke to them again: “I am the light of the world. Anyone who follows Me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” 9:1 As He passed by, He saw a man blind from birth. 2 His disciples asked Him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” 3 “Neither this man sinned nor his parents,” Jesus answered, “this came about so that God’s works might be displayed in him.” 6 When He had said this, He spat on the ground, made some mud from the saliva, and spread the mud on his eyes. 7 “Go,” He told him, “wash in the pool of Siloam”... So he went and washed and came back seeing. 35 Jesus heard that they had thrown him out, and when He found him, He asked, “Do you believe in the Son of Man?” 38 “I believe, Lord!” he said, and he worshiped Him. THIS WEEK'S TAKEAWAY: • Jesus doesn't just turn on the Light, He opens our eyes so we can see and experience Him. CONNECT WITH US: • Website: https://southside.online • Give Online: https://southside.online #VoicesIAm #IAmTheLightOfTheWorld #John9 #SundaySermon #SouthsideOnline #TrustAndObey

  4. Oct 5

    Voices: I Am | “I Can’t Get No Satisfaction” | John 6:1-35 - Jeff Williams

    Throughout the Gospel of John, Jesus made seven unforgettable statements beginning with the words, “I Am.” Each statement reveals more and more of His identity and invites us to trust Him with every part of our lives. In "I Can’t Get No Satisfaction" from our “Voices: I Am” series, we look at the feeding of the 5,000 and Jesus' declaration that He is the Bread of Life. We live in a culture with more than almost any generation before us, yet we can’t seem to get enough. The problem isn't that we're hungry—it's what we're trying to feed our hunger with. Jesus should be our first response, not our last resort, because the deepest hunger of your life can only be satisfied by Him! SCRIPTURE: • John 6:1-13, 32-35 (CSB) 1 After this, Jesus crossed the Sea of Galilee. 5 Therefore, when Jesus looked up and noticed a huge crowd coming toward Him, He asked Philip, “Where will we buy bread so these people can eat?” 6 He asked this to test him, for He Himself knew what He was going to do. 9 “There’s a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish—but what are they for so many?” 11 Then Jesus took the loaves, and after giving thanks He distributed them to those who were seated—so also with the fish, as much as they wanted. 13 So they collected them and filled 12 baskets with the pieces from the five barley loaves that were left over by those who had eaten. 32 Jesus said to them, “I assure you: Moses didn’t give you the bread from heaven, but My Father gives you the real bread from heaven. 33 For the bread of God is the One who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” 34 Then they said, “Sir, give us this bread always!” 35 “I am the bread of life,” Jesus told them. “No one who comes to Me will ever be hungry, and no one who believes in Me will ever be thirsty again.” THIS WEEK'S TAKEAWAY: • Are you hungry for Jesus? Come to Him and eat! CONNECT WITH US: • Website: https://southside.online • Give Online: https://southside.online #VoicesIAm #IAmTheBreadOfLife #John6 #SundaySermon #SouthsideOnline #SeekJesus

  5. Sep 27

    Known | “This is How We Do it!” | Ephesians 4:25-5:2 - Jeff Williams

    In our “Known” series, we explore how who we are in Christ changes how we live and calls us into genuine biblical community. In "This is How We Do it!" from Ephesians 4 and 5, we look at what it truly means to live out what God has awakened in us. Christianity isn't merely subtraction; it's replacement. When God awakens something in our hearts, it changes our speech, our responses, and our everyday lives. The goal isn't just an experience—the goal is resemblance! SCRIPTURE: • Ephesians 4:25-5:2 (CSB) 25 Since you put away lying, speak the truth, each one to his neighbor, because we are members of one another. 26 Be angry and do not sin. Don’t let the sun go down on your anger, 27 and don’t give the Devil an opportunity. 28 The thief must no longer steal. Instead, he must do honest work with his own hands, so that he has something to share with anyone in need. 29 No foul language is to come from your mouth, but only what is good for building up someone in need, so that it gives grace to those who hear. 30 And don’t grieve God’s Holy Spirit. You were sealed by Him for the day of redemption. 31 All bitterness, anger and wrath, shouting and slander must be removed from you, along with all malice. 32 And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ. 5:1 Therefore, be imitators of God, as dearly loved children. 2 And walk in love, as the Messiah also loved us and gave Himself for us, a sacrificial and fragrant offering to God. THIS WEEK'S TAKEAWAY: • You belong to God! Talk like it. Respond like it. Live like it. CONNECT WITH US: • Website: https://southside.online • Give Online: https://southside.online #KnownSeries #ThisIsHowWeDoIt #Ephesians #SundaySermon #SouthsideOnline #LiveAwakened

  6. Sep 13

    Known | “Everybody Matters” | Ephesians 4:7-16 - Jeff Williams

    In a world where people are more connected than ever yet feel increasingly isolated, God offers something we all long for: to be fully known and deeply loved. In "Everybody Matters" from our “Known” series, we explore how God has uniquely gifted every believer to build up the body of Christ. Church isn't a place where a few gifted people minister to everybody else; it's a body where everybody ministers. You aren't just given a place to belong—you have a part to play, because if you belong to Jesus, God has given you something His body needs! SCRIPTURE: • Ephesians 4:7-16 (CSB) 7 Now grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of the Messiah’s gift. 11 And He personally gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, 12 for the training of the saints in the work of ministry, to build up the body of Christ, 13 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of God’s Son, growing into a mature man with a stature measured by Christ’s fullness. 16 From Him the whole body, fitted and knit together by every supporting ligament, promotes the growth of the body for building up itself in love by the proper working of each individual part. THIS WEEK'S TAKEAWAY: • If you belong to Jesus, God has given you something that His body needs. CONNECT WITH US: • Website: https://southside.online • Give Online: https://southside.online #KnownSeries #EverybodyMatters #Ephesians #SundaySermon #SouthsideOnline #TheChurch

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At Southside, we seek to build real followers of Jesus. What does that mean? We want people to be themselves, be genuine, and not feel like they have to hide behind a mask. We believe that relationships encourage action, and that action leads to life change.