Southridge Church With Micaiah Irmler

It’s too close to call. Have you ever heard that said before? We’re in an election year so it seems like we’re hearing it a lot in politics, but we also hear the phrase used in sports, the weather, and even on cooking shows when their trying to decide whose recipe was the best! But why is it too close to call when it comes to right and wrong? Life or Death. Sin or the Savior? Join us on Sunday for part 2 of our series through the book of James.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you new to Christianity or feel like you should know more about the Bible and Christianity? We’ve all felt that way at times. Even the early church in the book of Acts felt that way. So, a man by the name of James wrote a book that provided a blueprint for making Christianity work. Join us as together we study this short but significant book each Sunday at Southridge Church.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When you are younger you don’t understand this but as you get older you understand that the best things in life take time. Timing is everything. Ever heard that? The difference between a raw steak and a rare steak is timing. A joke landing or bombing is timing. Planting and reaping a harvest is about timing. See God moves miraculously in your life is about timing. Join us for part four our series entitled, For San Jose. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you ever wonder why churches make a big emphazis on serving? Do you ever wonder if the leaders only recruit others for help so they don't have to work as hard? Let me tell you something, God designed us all to serve. He gifted us in a unique way that no other person can replicate. My friend you are invaluable and irreplaceble to God and your church! The way you Serve shows God's unique design and calling for you!  Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our vision is much bigger than simply building our church. Our vision is to bless the city and to seek the peace and prosperity of the city of San Jose by loving it and serving it. Our vision is to have a significant impact in the history of the city of San Jose. Join us this Sunday for part 2 of our series entitled FOR San Jose. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is the Church for? Ever thought about that for a moment? Let’s get more specific; what is Southridge Church for? More often than not we know what we are against than what we are for. Join us over the next several weeks as we discover what the church and specifically what Southridge Church is for? The answer just might surprise you. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Life is full of hardships and unforseen difficultites. For Christians if our faith only works when life is working well then we aren't actually experiencing the power of the Gospel. The Gospel works whether life is easy or hard. That's why the Gospel means the good news! Join us as we get reminded of the Gospel. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ever feel like you are having a case of the Mondays everyday? Your life feels dull and filled with disillusionment and discouragement. If you are like me you want to take a pill or read a Bible verse that will snap you back to some happy place. Unfortunately that isn’t how it works however the good news is that the dulling of desire may not be caused by the usual suspects. Join us Sunday as we together see what God has to say about dealing with dullness. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Can you keep a secret? As soon as someone asks that question of you then they have your attention because we all love hearing a secret. More than we love hearing a secret, the mere fact that they would tell you a secret means they trust you and that you and them have a special connection. Have you ever wondered if God has secrets? If so, what are they, and who would He share His secrets with? Join us on Sunday as we learn the answer to that question and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Have you prayed and nothing happens? Have you sought God and got nothing? Have you worked hard but to see nothing happening. Have you poured your heart and soul into something only to see if crumble before your eyes? Sometimes we can feel frustrated by our faith but its not faiths fault. Listen in as we learn how to not Waste our Work. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There is a song that is often sung around this time of year called, “God Bless America.” It’s a great song and very patriotic. The question is how did we become a blessed nation? Will we always be a blessed nation? Join us this Sunday As we celebrate the 4th of July and our Independence Day let us come back to a dependence on God.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What is the secret to happiness? Here is a better question why does being happy have to be a secret? Why can’t we all just be told how to be happy? If these question have ever crossed your mind then join us this Sunday for Part 1 of our series Summer in the Psalms. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Let’s face it our kids are going to at some point in their life make some wrong decisions. It’s easy to blame ourselves when our kids don’t make the right decisions. In the story of the prodigal son the prodigal did something wrong but the father in the story must have done something right because the son came home. Join us this Father’s Day as we celebrate you dad. We have more than a tie for you but a fresh and encouraging Word that we believe will inspire you to be a Luke 15 Father. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ever been stuck in your feelings with no way out in sight? Then you are not alone and completely human. Once a great prophet named Elijah was stuck in his feelings and needed to hear from God to pull him out of his feelings.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Aren't there things in life that just come natural for you? Maybe its sports, music, math, leading, or building. While some things in life come naturally there are still other things that aren't as natural. Like being kind to your ex. Working hard at your job when you are feeling used and abused. Maybe the hardest of all is loving people that are totally unlovable. In Part 4 of our series we will learn to do what comes unnaturally for us. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"Remember when you were a kid and you had that one person who was your rival? You always competed in epic battles for who would reign supreme as the master of the court, the high score leader in a game, or the best student in your class. Ever wonder, ""Does God have any rivals?"" At first you might say, ""No absolutely not!"" However, if you dig deeper and reflect further you might stop and realize that the idols in our hearts and lives have become a rival to God’s rightful place - being above all else.Join us Sunday for part 3 of our Discipleship series and learn how and why we need to keep God first and not have any idols to rival Him. " See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Do you find yourself watching clips of impressions and imitations of your favorite celebrities and singers? Can you do a celebrity impersonation or imitate their mannerisms? Have you ever imitated a family member in good fun when they act a certain way?Why is it that we love to see how well someone else can imitate a celebrity's voice or how they act, yet we don't have the same appreciation for imitating Jesus? As Christians, we are called to imitate Christ as the Apostle Paul did. Join us for part 2 of our Discipleship series as we discuss why imitating Jesus is even more important now than ever before. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Have you ever met a person that you thought rubs you the wrong way? When you were growing up did a parent ever say that your friends are rubbing off on you? There is a Greek word Jesus used in John 3:22 called ‘diatribo' which means to literally rub off on someone. Jesus idea of discipleship was for Christians to rub off on one another. We invite you to Join us over the next 6 weeks as we learn what discipleship is all about and how it’s about forming relationships that rub off on others in a positive and powerful way. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When you think deeply you understand it's okay to live a life that others won’t understand. - Pondering Keeps Me from a Life of Panic. - Mary Delivered the Child that will One Day Deliver Her. - Pondering Forces Me to Change my Pace. - Pondering Preserves what life Produces. - What You Put Into a Childs Heart the Earliest Goes the Deepest and stays the longest. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Back in the day when someone would knock on the front door, everyone would run to see who it was. Now days hearing knocking on the front door causes everyone to freeze in their tracks. We're not ready to receive anyone or the most common answer is not we're not interested in who's on the other side. The church Laodicea did exactly that with God, sadly we're following in their footsteps. However, there's GOOD news, to change that. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.