The Extra Point - Scripture, Community and Prayer

The Extra Point - Transformation NOT Formulation

Do you feel like you've been sleep walking in the church? Just going with the flow, checking the boxes, but haven't experienced true, life changing transformation? It's time to wake up! Whether you have been minimizing the effects of negative unseen powers in your life or putting too much emphasis on the "formula", this is for you! Listen to Episode 229 as Pastors Scott Beha and Pastor Jared Bodker dive deeper into another week of our Sent series from Acts! 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 Most Dangerous Kind of Faith

What if the greatest danger isn't rejecting Jesus... but believing you're following Him when you're not? In Acts 8, we're introduced to two men who appear to have faith. Both witness God's power. Both respond to the gospel. But only one experiences genuine transformation. In this message, we wrestle with one of the most sobering questions every believer should ask: Do I want God... or do I just want what He can do for me? It's possible to love God's gifts more than God Himself. We can seek His forgiveness, His blessings, His provision, or His protection while never truly surrendering our lives to Him. Simon the magician wanted God's power for his own gain. Philip simply wanted God to use him. That raises a question every one of us must answer: Am I allowing God to use me, or am I trying to use God for my own purposes? Too often, we've reduced following Jesus to a formula: Pray a prayer. Get baptized. Go to church. Serve. Give. Know the right answers. But Jesus never said those things were the evidence of genuine faith. He said the evidence would be a transformed life marked by surrender, obedience, and lasting fruit. This message isn't meant to scare you—it's meant to wake you up. Not so you'll live in fear, but so you'll honestly examine whether your faith is centered on Jesus or on what you hope to gain from Him. Whether you've followed Christ for years or you're still exploring faith, our prayer is that this message moves you beyond cultural Christianity and into a genuine relationship with Jesus. 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 - Rejection, Suffering and Sacrifice

What if rejection could actually be the very thing God uses to work his plans out in your life? Could suffering be our fault, or the fault of others? And what does sacrifice look like for modern believers today? Listen to Episode 228 as Pastors Scott Beha and Cheryl Ross dive deeper into the Sunday teaching and discuss all of this and more! 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.

You Want to Be Like Jesus... But Do You Really?

Most Christians want to be more like Jesus—but what if becoming like Him means more than being kind, patient, and loving? In Acts 6–7, Stephen becomes the first Christian martyr, and the more his story unfolds, the more he looks like Jesus. He faces false accusations, rejection, suffering, and ultimately death—all while reflecting Christ's character and extending forgiveness to his enemies. This message challenges a difficult question: Do we really want to look like Jesus...or just the parts of Jesus that are comfortable? If following Christ begins to cost us our comfort, reputation, relationships, dreams, or security, will we still say yes? In this sermon, you'll discover: Why Stephen's life mirrors Jesus in remarkable ways The difference between genuine discipleship and comfortable religion Why sacrifice reveals what we truly believe What it really means to take up your cross and follow Christ How God often does His greatest work through surrendered lives Following Jesus has never been about playing it safe. The invitation has always been the same: Come and die so you can truly live. If this message encourages or challenges you, consider subscribing for more biblical teaching through our study of the book of Acts. 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 - Complexities of Challenges, Complaints, and Conflict

The complexities that come with growth are many, and it can be hard to discern what to handle and how to handle it. Acts 6 teaches us how to move from comfort to mission in a way that creates and demonstrates mutual expectation. Listen to Episode 227 as Pastors Scott and Cheryl dive deeper into these concepts and give practical tips for faith and life.  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.