October 2021
Worthy of Honor
In Philippians 1:27, Paul encourages Christians to live “lives worthy of the gospel.” In chapter 2 he says that begins by changing our mindset to think like Jesus, the he closes the chapter by giving examples of two people who are living that life. How are we living?
Trust Me
When doubts spreads too far, it begins to erode our trust in God. Throughout scripture God’s people struggled with this problem. When we turn to scripture, we can find constant reminders of why God has earned their trust and ours.
Shine Like Lights
After explaining how Jesus considered His life on earth, Paul explains how we can be more like Him. When we follow the example of Jesus, our lights can shine to point others to Him.
I Doubt It
Having doubts that affect our faith often makes us feel guilty, although most Christians will have doubts at some point. What’s important is whether we remain in doubt or get up and move back toward faith. Don’t let your doubt define you.
Think Like Jesus
In Philippians 2, Paul tells Christians that we should think differently. Scientists call it neuroplasticity. Paul calls it having the same mind as Jesus. It begins with thinking of others and leads to God being glorified.
A Little Faith
Four times in the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus challenges his followers because of their little faith. Sometimes our faith is too small. What causes our faith to shrink, and what can we do to help it grow?
Four Names of God
When Moses goes to Pharaoh to seek freedom for Israel, Pharaoh responds this way in Exodus 5:2: “Who is the Lord, that I should obey his voice and let Israel go?” Bob Turner from Sunset Academy of Leadership Training (SALT) is with us this week and shares how that question is best answered by four […]
Nebuchadnezzar
The monthly Area Wide Teen Gathering is at Southwest this week. Their theme for the year is “Hindsight is 2020.” Our Youth Minister, Thorin Turner, shares the ups and downs of the life of Nebuchadnezzar from the book of Daniel.
Live For Jesus
Philippians 1:21 might be one of the most quoted verses in the entire book. “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” Paul can make that statements because of what he knows about his Lord. In the second half of chapter 1, he explains what he knows.
September 2021
Missions Report
Continuing our month focused on missions, David Dirrim brings a report on some of Southwest’s mission efforts around the world.
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