This Is What Church Was Supposed to Be

The Extra Point - Obedience now gives credibility later...

When it comes to learning a new way of life, it's hard to take someone serious who isn't living it or hasn't been through it. However, we see that the obedience Peter and the Apostles have in Acts give them credibility when they later write letters to the early church. They show in Acts 5 how to be courageous and live in bold obedience to the mission and message of Christ. Listen to Episode 226 as Pastors Cheryl and Anna dive deeper into these concepts, as well as some deeper understanding of Peter's references and what that looks like for us today.  Sunday Teachings drop every Monday and new episodes of The Extra Point drop every Tuesday! To hear the Sunday teachings that are discussed for the Extra Point, visit the previously aired episode of The Southridge Church Podcast.

The Extra Point - First Response, Best Response

It's said that the best offense is a good defense, but there is something we can do that is both! Our best response to trouble, attacks, and hardship is prayer, and that should actually be our first response. What we see in Acts 4 and 5 is a result of having people unified in prayer and calling. Listen to Episode 225 of the Extra Point as Pastors Scott and Cheryl dive deeper into the Sunday teaching and text. Sunday Teachings drop every Monday and new episodes of The Extra Point drop every Tuesday! To hear the Sunday teachings that are discussed for the Extra Point, visit the previously aired episode of The Southridge Church Podcast.

The Greatest Threat to the Church Isn't What You Think

Everyone expects the church to face opposition from the world. But what if the greatest danger isn't outside the church at all? In Acts 4-5, the early church faced threats, persecution, criticism, and pressure to stop preaching Jesus. Yet none of those attacks stopped God's mission. Instead, the church continued to grow, people were saved, and the gospel advanced. So Satan changed tactics. This message explores how the enemy attacks God's people from both the outside and the inside, why prayer and spiritual maturity are essential for every believer, and how compromise within the church can be more destructive than opposition around it. If we're going to live sent, make disciples, and reach people with the gospel, we must be prepared not only to advance God's kingdom—but also to guard our hearts against the schemes of the enemy. Sunday Teachings drop every Monday and new episodes of The Extra Point drop every Tuesday! To hear the Sunday teachings that are discussed for the Extra Point, visit the previously aired episode of The Southridge Church Podcast.

The Extra Point - Spiritual Practices, Presence and Priorities

Many times our comparison gets in the way of our readiness to share the Gospel. But what if our practices, presence with Jesus and priorities can help give us the boldness needed? What if the more present with Jesus we are, the more opportunities come our way? Listen to Episode 224 to hear Meghan Beha and Cheryl Ross give you some practical steps and application to get you out of your head and step into your purpose. Sunday Teachings drop every Monday and new episodes of The Extra Point drop every Tuesday! To hear the Sunday teachings that are discussed for the Extra Point, visit the previously aired episode of The Southridge Church Podcast.

The Real Reason God Uses Some People

Have you ever felt like you’re not qualified to be used by God? Like you don’t know enough, aren’t ready, or still have too much of your life not figured out? In Acts 4, we see a powerful moment where two ordinary men—Peter and John—stand boldly in front of the most educated and powerful leaders of their time. By every standard, they were unqualified. Untrained. Overmatched. And yet… God used them in undeniable ways. So what made the difference? It wasn’t their knowledge, it wasn’t their status and it wasn’t their background. It was this: they had been with Jesus. In this message, we unpack what it really takes to be used by God—and why the thing you think is holding you back might not matter at all. If you’ve ever felt unqualified, unready, or “not enough,” this message is for you. Sunday Teachings drop every Monday and new episodes of The Extra Point drop every Tuesday! To hear the Sunday teachings that are discussed for the Extra Point, visit the previously aired episode of The Southridge Church Podcast.