Summary: God didn’t create us to be his slaves. We are designed to seek out our creator. We are designed to chase after him. God must be on the throne of our hearts. God is wiser than we are.

About the speaker – Jeff Ingwersen is a partner at SouthRidge and has served on our board of elders. He is the husband to Christina, father of three energetic boys, as well as a small business owner. Jeff grew up on a farm and loves animals. He does have an interesting view of cats vs. dogs — dogs being the superior animal.

Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.

Following Christ: The war over words – Kirk Wood Summary Passage – John 6:67-68 Preamble Kirk discusses the concept of advertising and he focuses on slogans and jingles. Introduction Jesus shares a difficult teaching lesson to his disciples. Jesus does this …

Grace based giving – Jonathan Michael Passage: 2 Corinthians 9:8 Message Summary Jonathan starts the message by looking at SouthRidge’s new vision statment: “SouthRidge will turn outward and live God’s purpose, so our community will experience God.” Jonathan gave the …

Deep Roots Passage – Passage 1:1-20 People think they can do “life” on their own. Trusting in Jesus brings growth in our life. Wes compares his love of gardening and the “produce” trusting in Jesus will bring. Being shallow in …

Jesus is greater than me Marc starts by taking a selfie with the crowd and speaks about our “selfie” culture. Jesus must become greater and we must become less. He must become greater; I must become less. John the Baptist’s …

You’re Richer Than You Know Passage – Luke 12:32 What do you fear? 1. Lack of significance (where do I get meaning?) 2. Lack of security (our lives caught up with the future and worried about the future) 3. Lack …

I can see clearly now Summary Summary Saul would have known the Old Testament stories of God interacting with people. When he meets Jesus on the road to Damascus and hears the declaration of Jesus, he would have been terrified. …

Red Sea Moments Summary Introduction – the story of Ken from Hope for the Island. Marc reads the story of Ken. A young man from the Philippines. Who faced many adversities and how God changed his life. The Exodus of …