Aspire Church Podcast
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Pause | The Unexpected Sabbath
The world has come to a standstill. Schools are shut down, businesses have closed, travel has slowed to a crawl, the economy is tanking, and even churches have been forced to close their doors. The novel coronavirus (or Covid-19) was designated...
Losing My Religion Q & A
Join us as Pastors Gary Webber, Todd Kornahrens, and Darren Sides respond to your comments and questions about the Losing My Religion sermon series.
Losing My Religion | The Day Religion Died
In this, the final installment of Losing My Religion, we also consider how religion led to Jesus’ crucifixion and how His death on the cross marks the day religion died. Pastor Gary will discuss the surprising similarities betwe...
Losing My Religion | Tribal Identities
We all carry many identities: mother, son, doctor, student, American, Refugee, white, black, conservative, progressive, Southern Baptist, Atheist. The list can go on and on. In a culture that is increasingly divided by our identities, we must r...
Losing My Religion | Religious Skubala
The people of God are routinely warned against profanity. From Proverbs in the Old Testament, to the words of Jesus in the Gospels, and throughout the New Testament, believers are constantly warned about the dangers of an untamed tongue. So wha...
Losing My Religion | House of Cards
On April 15, 2019, the world watched in horror as the cathedral at Notre Dame burned. Estimates for rebuilding the cathedral are now approaching 2 billion dollars. The secular French government has committed to its reconstruction, “no matter th...
Losing My Religion | Bad Religion
The word “religion” stirs all kinds of emotions in us. They may be positive emotions associated with faith, traditions, and our connection with God. Or, they could be negative memories of manipulation, hypocrisy, or abuse. You might expect the ...
Losing My Religion | The Holy Hand Grenade
The Bible is the best-selling book of all time. It is considered by many to be the foundation of two major world religions. It has been used by all kinds of people to justify all kinds of good and bad things done in the name of religion. But wh...
Losing My Religion | Licking Cups
Recent surveys have revealed that a growing number of people no longer identify with any religion. They do not claim to be protestant or catholic, they are not affiliated with Islam or Hinduism, they simply claim no religious affiliation. They ...
Go Fish! | Andy Brings a Crowd
A crowd of gentiles wanted to approach Jesus but were not sure if they could since they were not Jewish. Cultural and social barriers still get in the way of the message of the Gospel today. Join us for part four of Go Fish! and see how Andrew ...
Meet Your Deacons | Teresa Parker
Southside is not a building, not an institution. We are a community of believers, moving toward a life fully devoted to Jesus. Our deacons are those who look to serve our community.We have a number of new deacons and we'd like to introd...
Go Fish! | Andy Finds Lunch
When we think about becoming fishers of people, we can become overwhelmed by the need. There are literally billions of people on the planet and the task of sharing the good news with all of them seems impossible. Jesus’ first disciples faced a ...
Meet Your Deacons | Molly Howard
Southside is not a building, not an institution. We are a community of believers, moving toward a life fully devoted to Jesus. Our deacons are those who look to serve our community.We have a number of new deacons and we'd like to introd...
Go Fish! | Andy Goes Fishing
Talking to other people about faith is a scary thought. The fear of rejection and damaged relationships often keeps us silent on issues of faith and our deepest held beliefs about God. Join us for part two of “Go Fish!” where we see how two of ...
Meet Your Deacons - Darlene DePratter
Southside is not a building, not an institution. We are a community of believers, moving toward a life fully devoted to Jesus. Our deacons are those who look to serve our community.We have a number of new deacons and we'd like to introd...
Go Fish | The Invitation
Jesus’ call to discipleship includes the promise of a career change. His first disciples all left their jobs when they answered Jesus’ call. Some left their tax booths, others left their fishing nets, but everyone who followed Jesus gave up one...
Meet Your Deacons - Richard Beckwith
Southside is not a building, not an institution. We are a community of believers, moving toward a life fully devoted to Jesus. Our deacons are those who look to serve our community.We have a number of new deacons and we'd like to introd...
Saving Christmas from the Calendar
The incarnation didn’t just happen once upon a time a long time ago. When Jesus was preparing to leave His disciples, He promised them that the Holy Spirit would come and take up residence in their hearts, empowering them to carry the Gospel to...
Meet Your Deacons - Amber Labagh
Southside is not a building, not an institution. We are a community of believers, moving toward a life fully devoted to Jesus. Our deacons are those who look to serve our community.We have a number of new deacons and we'd like to introd...
Saving Christmas | Saving Christmas from Elvis
Blue Christmas isn’t just a song, it’s a reality for many people for whom the holidays stir up all kinds of sadness and depression. Two-thousand years ago, at the birth of Jesus, the angels declared “Peace on earth, good will to men on whom God...
Meet Your Deacons - Miles McChriston
Southside is not a building, not an institution. We are a community of believers, moving toward a life fully devoted to Jesus. Our deacons are those who look to serve our community.We have a number of new deacons and we'd like to introd...
Saving Christmas | Saving Christmas from the Grinch
For many people there is at least one person they’d like to avoid at this year’s Christmas get-together. The reasons range from simple annoyances to serious offenses. At the announcement of Jesus’ birth, the angels’ proclaimed, “Peace on earth,...
