Leading hundreds of thousands of people for 40 years in a desolate wasteland was no picnic in the park for Moses. As a leader, he had to improvise, overcome daunting obstacles, deal with difficult personalities, and push past personal insecurities to be effective. In this message, we will learn some simple principles to help us deal with the comple…

By Pastor Stefan Duerksen

People have always been fascinated by Angels. Our series this month of July 2024 at Southland Church Meridian is, “The Angel Series.” Most of what people know of angels aren’t true.As usual, we’ll use the Bible to show you the truth about angels and what they do in the world and in our lives… All of July 2024 (Sundays), “The Angel Series.”Angels, E…

By Pastor Eric Klippenstein

Special: Ten Comandments, Monday, July 1, 2024, Kenneth Hoffer.By Kenneth Hoffer

In a fit of rage, Moses let his temper get the better of him and he killed an Egyptian soldier. For the next 40 years, Moses had to live in seclusion to avoid being punished for his crime, but God used that season of his life to prepare him for an important task. In this message, we will see how God can take our worst decisions and use them for goo…

The Heaven Series (Episode 5), Sunday, June 30, 2024 - Kenneth HofferBy Kenneth Hoffer

Heaven Series, Thursday, June 27, 2024. Kenneth Hoffer.By Kenneth Hoffer

“Desperate times call for desperate measures,” is definitely a phrase that applies to the first few years of Moses’ life. He was born into slavery, the government tried to kill him before he could take his first steps, his mom gave him up for adoption, and he was raised by foreign people in a foreign land. In this message, we will see that in spite…

By Pastor Stefan Duerksen

1. Holy Spirit, A to Z, Friday, June 21, 2024 - Kenneth HofferBy Kenneth Hoffer

4. “Father’s Day Special.” - Sunday, June 16, 2021 - Kenneth Hoffer.By Kenneth Hoffer

By Pastor Ray Duerksen

Jonah’s Anger (Jonah 4) Ever get angry because God didn’t do what you thought He should do? Unrealistic expectations and unmet needs produce anger in all of us. The root of it all is pride; the need to be in control. In this message we’ll look at how Jonah reacted when people whom he considered to be unworthy were given God’s mercy and grace. In th…

3. “The History of Satan.” - Saturday, June 8, 2024 - Kenneth Hoffer.By Kenneth Hoffer

2. “Angels in Review” - Saturday, June 15, 2024 - Kenneth Hoffer.By Kenneth Hoffer

The most likely time to appreciate God’s mercy is when we’ve made a major mess of our lives. Bad choices and foolish decisions usually create horrible circumstances that leave us in a state of desperation. One of the advantages of being desperate is that we’re likely to understand our need to turn back to God and obey Him. In this message we’ll see…

By Pastor Stefan Duerksen

The Worship Conference 2024 | Session 9 | Titus 2:1 | January 5, 2024 Click this link for the free Worship Conference 2024 Session Notebook: wc24_notebook.pdf See this link to listen to all other Worship Conference 2024 sessions: session-recordings2.html

I’ve heard it said that we can run faster when we lose our way. Ever been there? Me too. Our tendency toward rebellion is part of the fall of humanity and persists to this day more than any of us care to admit. In this message we’ll look at some of the consequences of stubbornness and disobedience that leave us swimming in a sea of regret.…

By Pastor Martin Gunter

A Biblical Theology of Conservative Worship | The Worship Conference 2024 | Session 8 | Mark 9 | January 4, 2024 Click this link for the free Worship Conference 2024 Session Notebook: wc24_notebook.pdf See this link to listen to all other Worship Conference 2024 sessions: session-recordings2.html

A transformed heart leads to a transformed life that results in loving people out of our love for Jesus.

By Pastor Stefan Duerksen

Aesthetics at the Heart of Wise Judgment | The Worship Conference 2024 | Session 7 | January 4, 2024 Click this link for the free Worship Conference 2024 Session Notebook: wc24_notebook.pdf See this link to listen to all other Worship Conference 2024 sessions: session-recordings2.html

By Pastor Stefan Duerksen

The Worship Conference 2024 | Session 6 | 1 Kings 12:26-33 | January 4, 2024 Click this link for the free Worship Conference 2024 Session Notebook: wc24_notebook.pdf See this link to listen to all other Worship Conference 2024 sessions: session-recordings2.html

We’ve covered a lot of ground together this season on the podcast. This week Scott is joined by Ian Schweitzer to review and expand on some of the biggest subjects we’ve tackled this year. We’ll also talk about an important event coming up in the fall specifically for men, 18 years of age and up, from any of our campuses—our first Men’s Retreat. Oc…

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.

By Pastor Stefan Duerksen

The Worship Conference 2024 | Session 5 | 1 Chronicles 25 | January 3, 2024 Click this link for the free Worship Conference 2024 Session Notebook: wc24_notebook.pdf See this link to listen to all other Worship Conference 2024 sessions: session-recordings2.html

In our world, sex before marriage is normal, hooking up is normal, funky sex is normal, and pornography is normal. Normal is: sex is casual and inclusive, not exclusive and monogamous. In college, having a “body count” is normal. Normal is riddled with shame and regret. Normal is broken. Normal is living in guilt. Normal is unchecked and distorted …

Like the teachers of the law we can “entertain evil thoughts in our hearts.” We can’t control what we think but we can control whether we entertain, feed, and nurture our thoughts.

How to Communicate Conservatism to a Contemporary Audience | The Worship Conference 2024 | Session 4 | January 3, 2024 Click this link for the free Worship Conference 2024 Session Notebook: wc24_notebook.pdf See this link to listen to all other Worship Conference 2024 sessions: session-recordings2.html…

If you are a parent and have kids in your home, you are passing on something to them. Whether you’ve been intentional or not, well-meaning or not, you are building a legacy. The question is, will that legacy you are giving them be good, healthy and eternal? Or is it something else? John Sampson joins Scott on the podcast this week to talk about lea…

There may not be a more overwhelming task than raising children. The key to being a parent is to recognize that our children do not belong to us. We have the high calling of aiming them toward Jesus in a dangerous world.

By Pastor Stefan Duerksen