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A Matter Of Fact
White lies, subtle exaggerations, and loopholes; there are countless ways to play games with the truth. But few of us do this intentionally. Or do we? What if we're di...
Take The Low Road
When we're certain we're right, we'll fight to the death to make our case. But is this how Jesus wants us to represent our convictions? What if taking the high road so...
Seek To Hide
Nobody likes a hypocrite. So what did Jesus do when the religious leaders of his day were more "sizzle" than "steak"? And how can we avoid falling into the same trap?
Easter Sunday
An early Sunday morning that changed the course of humanity: that's what we celebrate at Easter. There's no weekend more significant in the life of the church and we i...
The Resurrection
Christianity is filled with teachings and ideals, but one claim stands out: that the self-proclaimed Son of God not only died, but came back to life three days later. ...
The Crucifixion
If there's one thing that's certain, it's that none of us live forever. But what makes the death of Jesus so significant? Why did such a nice guy end up getting killed...
Faith: Who, Not What
More often than not, when Jesus was asked a question, he responded with one of his own. So after all these answers, what would Jesus ask? And how will you respond?
Religion: Doing What God Says
The Bible is full of commandments; hundreds of pages of hundreds of instructions about life, faith, right, and wrong. But what if it could all be boiled down into one ...
Afterlife: Experiencing Eternal Life
Every generation has wrestled with the question: what happens 10 seconds after you die? This was no less true in Jesus's day. So what would Jesus say? And what about a...
Taxes: Giving God His Cut
They say there are only two things certain in life: death and taxes. The latter is never more true than this time of year. But what do taxes have to do with faith? Wha...
Why Is There So Much Pain In The World?
Our Starting Point services are intended to be just that: a starting point for a conversation about faith. In these services we explore topics, questions, and current ...
Dinner Roundtable
We’re not all married. We don’t all have kids. So what about family life for the rest of us? How does faith play a role around the dinner table in unique stages and si...
The Parenting Trap
No matter how many books you read or seminars you attend, any would-be or long-time parent will tell you there's no secret formula to parenting. But what if there are ...
Mr. Wrong
Online dating, romantic comedies, and love at first sight have made us believe the perfect person must be out there. But if they are, why are they so hard to find? Cou...
Can I Be Good Without God?
Our Starting Point services are intended to be just that: the starting point in a conversation about faith.On January 29th, we’ll explore the question: "Can I be good ...
Who You Are or Who You're Becoming?
If you haven't grown up in faith or church, you might feel like you're an outsider (stranger?) at the party. But how do really you get "in" with God? Who's invited to ...
What You Know or How You Grow?
How can you tell if someone's a Christian? Better yet, how do you know if you're a Christian? Is it by knowing the right things or checking off religious boxes? What d...
Talk or Walk?
When it's all said and done, with some Christians a lot more seems to get said than done. Why is that? Is that what God wants: lots of lip service, but very little act...
Christmas At Southridge
Join us to celebrate Christmas at Southridge to embrace the gift of the season together.
Loyal Service?
Life in the kingdom means service to the king. But it doesn't always seem like everyone agrees on what loyal service looks like. So if God's kingdom is real, what does...
Royal Subjects?
A kingdom is made of its subjects, those under the authority and influence of its rule and reign. But who are the subjects in the kingdom of God? Who's in and who's ou...
Prince Charming?
"Once upon a time in a land far, far away..." Sometimes God and faith feel like nothing more than a fairy tale. But with so much chaos and confusion in the world, espe...
Church & State
Our Starting Point services are intended to be just that: the starting point in a conversation about faith. On November 20th, we’ll explore the topic of church and sta...
Compassion Sunday
Sometimes it feels like the most obvious imbalance between rich and poor is seen globally. But what if we can bring hope to global poverty? How can we extend love and ...
Got Privilege?
Rights, privilege, and injustice create no shortage of controversy and polarization. So where do should fit in the mix? How does Jesus want to bring hope to such chall...
Why Believe?
Why would someone have faith in God? Is there really anything out there to believe in? Doesn't religion seem to do more harm than good? Bring along your friends for St...
Up or Down?
We all want our lives to be great, to be welcomed into positions of significance and honour. But what does greatness mean in God's kingdom? What does it look like to l...
Old or New?
Nothing in life is free. If you want it, you have to work for it. You deserve what you get and you get what you deserve. But is that true in our spiritual lives? How h...
Rich or Poor?
In our culture, winning equals wealth. Net worth is the measure of significance and importance. The one who dies with the most toys wins. But do dollars and cents mean...
Big or Small?
In faith, religion, or church, it's easy to see who's in and who's out. Some people know all the right things to say, do, and believe, others don't. Some people make a...
