The Quarantine as Opportunity to Love
South Shores Church member, Dr. Sean McDowell takes a different look at the time we are in; one that sees an opportunity to love....
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Ukraine Updates
March 9, 2022 by Derick Zeulner
As we discover more from Bogdan Mazur and our partners from Lifesong in Ukraine we'll post it here....
Resources for "The Talk"(s)
July 20, 2021 by Derick Zeulner
It’s not always easy to know how to talk to our kids about the big topics. And yet, instinctively we know that we can’t avoid them because the culture around us is ready to fill in the blanks. In Proverbs 5 and 7, King Solomon broaches the tough topics of sex and temptations, in and out of marriage, with his sons with profound insight. But how are you going to tackle these topics with your kids? ...
Unstoppable God Study Guide
May 13, 2021 by Derick Zeulner
To help enrich this season, we want to help you bring God's Word into the week by giving you the opportunity to study along and uncover God's truth at home. This guide has helpful introductions to the series and Book of Acts, 5-a-day readings, discussion questions for groups, and a place for your sermon notes. ...
Just Killing the Canaanites?
January 21, 2021 by Derick Zeulner
What are we supposed to do with passages of scripture that seemed to condone the killing of other people? Even more, what are we supposed to do with a God that would command such actions? Discover 4 great resources to better understand what God was doing in the Canaanite conquest and judgment....
Cultural Detox Study Guide
January 14, 2021 by Derick Zeulner
We created a ten-week guide with 5-a-week readings in the Scriptures, group questions, and other spiritual experiences to make sure we not only reject the bad, but fill ourselves up with the good that God has for us -- replacing the 'likes' of the world, with God's own heart....
Leaving Normal Behind Questions - Week 4
October 1, 2020 by Derick Zeulner
Questions out of Ephesians 2:11-22. Week 4 of Leaving Normal Behind series....
Leaving Normal Behind Questions - Week 3
September 24, 2020 by Derick Zeulner
Questions out of Ephesians 2:1-10. Week 3 of Leaving Normal Behind series....
Rediscovering Lament
April 8, 2020 by Rachael Heinsen
With so many questions going around, many unanswered, Rachael encourages us to rediscover lament -- the biblical practice of bringing your pain to the Lord so that you can rest in the fact that He is there with you....
The Quarantine as Opportunity to Love
March 24, 2020 by Sean McDowell
South Shores Church member, Dr. Sean McDowell takes a different look at the time we are in; one that sees an opportunity to love....
Why Does God Allow the Coronavirus?
March 18, 2020 by Sean McDowell
South Shores Church member, Dr. Sean McDowell tackles the difficult question of why God would allow the coronavirus pandemic. Originally published on his blog at Seanmcdowell.org...
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Daily Video Devos - Week 1
March 20, 2020 | 8 Comments by South Shores Church | Tags: Bible, daily, encouragement, scripture, devotions
As government officials continue to encourage social distancing and many of our Growth Groups are on hiatus, we still want to be in God's Word together. So each day, check in on Facebook, South Shores App, or website blog to catch our Daily Video Devotional with a variety of staff from SSC....
Keep ReadingSouth Shores: Coronavirus Update
March 18, 2020 by Pastor Ty Guy | Tags: livestream, hope, church, covid-19, pandemic, coronavirus
Important update regarding the COVID-19 (coronavirus) and South Shores Church....
Keep ReadingWhy Does God Allow the Coronavirus?
March 18, 2020 by Sean McDowell | Tags: God, covid-19, coronavirus, why
South Shores Church member, Dr. Sean McDowell tackles the difficult question of why God would allow the coronavirus pandemic. Originally published on his blog at Seanmcdowell.org...
Keep ReadingChristmas Eve 2019
December 19, 2019 by Guest Contributor | Tags: Eve, Christ, Christmas Eve, Christmas, birth, Jesus
Christmas Eve services at South Shores Church 2019 (Times)...
Keep ReadingChristmas According to Kids
December 15, 2019 by | Tags: Christmas, kids
The kids of South Shores tell the Christmas story in four parts, answering the questions: was Mary freaked out? what size was the angel that appeared to shepherds? What were the gifts that the wisemen brought to Jesus? And many more!...
Keep ReadingAnd the Greatest of These Is Love
December 12, 2019 by Rachael Heinsen | Tags: ordinary, students, Christmas, love
Rather than demanding political power, Jesus came to live among us and make a way for us to be right with God. Christmas, and my newfound position in the classroom, reminds me that while love isn’t always flashy, it is transformative....
Keep ReadingSupreme Over All of You
October 9, 2019 by Derick Zeulner | Tags: Colossians 1, you, personal, salvation, Jesus
Jesus is not only Supreme Over Creation and Supreme Over Redemption, but He is supreme over you, all of you. This is the third and final part of a series of blog posts looking at Jesus in Colossians 1:16-23....
Keep ReadingSupreme Over Redemption
October 2, 2019 by Derick Zeulner | Tags: broken, Colossian 1, new creation, redemption, Jesus
Our world is beautiful, yes, but it is broken. And people...well, we can say the same thing. As much as we want to admire the good things in life, we are constantly reminded of the tragedies and the pain that is brought about by our choices and those of others'. As we make our way through Colossians 1, we see that the Lord of Creation is also the Lord of New Creation. The ...
Keep ReadingSupreme Over Creation
September 25, 2019 by Derick Zeulner | Tags: gluons, supreme, nature, Science, creation, Jesus
We live in a beautiful world, but rather than get stuck on what was created, scripture takes us to Jesus to have greater awe, peace and understanding in our world....
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