Far As the Curse Is Found
During this season, when any sort of loss feels especially cruel, it is important to remind ourselves of the eternal perspective and the true hope that Jesus has brought into the world....
Keep ReadingUnstoppable God Study Guide
April 6, 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....
Christmas Eve 2020
December 24, 2020 by Derick Zeulner
Join us as we celebrate what is truly important at Christmas in songs and stories. We will gather outdoors to sing and hear from God's Word. This short service is a perfect companion to your Christmas celebrations....
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...
Supreme Over Creation
September 25, 2019 by Derick Zeulner
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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Finding Quiet in Anxiety
July 30, 2019 by Derick Zeulner
We want South Shores Church to be a safe place for broken people to find healing, in our bodies and our souls, with our ultimate healing found in Jesus Christ. Dr. JP Moreland's book, "Finding Quiet" can help....
Not Dad Enough
June 13, 2019 by Derick Zeulner
A message of hope for dads who simply don't feel like they're enough....
Jesus and the Journey to Joy
August 9, 2017 by Derick Zeulner | Tags: Jesus, Christian, joy, Life, John Piper
As Pastor Micah showed us from Psalm 126, joy is an important part of the Christian life. Jesus has not come to simply make us obedient or dutiful, but that our joy would be complete (John 15:11). But what is joy? How do we define it? How do we know it? And is the Christian's joy any different than the happiness we see of those in the world?...
Keep ReadingUnleashing Hope
March 25, 2015 by Derick Zeulner | Category: Unleashing Hope | Tags: church, Jesus, Bible, joy, Life, hope, expectations, resurrection, Easter, unleashing, despair, happiness
Underneath every thriving person, every thriving marriage, kid, and business is one factor: hope!...
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