Langdon Palmer

Are you an idealist or a realist ? What if neither quite sees the world for what it actually is ? The book of Hebrews says that the earthly sanctuary and sacrafices of the Old Testament are but a copy of the real thing in heaven. Does that mean that this physical world is just a cheap imitation of the real thing in the spiritual realm? Today we both dig into philosophy and practical insights as we discover the implications for our lives when the bible says Jesus gave his life as a ransom for many...

How do the Old Testament and New Testament go together ? If God knows everything, why didnt he just start with the New Testament ? Did he try something that didnt work and then change his mind ? To look at one of the deepest sections of the book of Hebrews, today Pastor Langdon talks about the adventure of replacing a 30 year old furnace in an old farm house as a way of understanding God's radical plan of redemption.

Some of us want "free range" spirituality others want to stick to rules, traditions, and doing things "the right way"... but left to our own devices all of us end up in the end... kattywampus. This morning we follow the strange logic of the book of Hebrews about a mysterious high priest who shows up out of no where to bring blessing, and we find out that behind the scenes everything is connected, and that God often comes to us out of left field - from the last place we expected.

We all have many hopes for the future, and unfortunately, there is no guarantee that most of them will come true. And yet in the midst of life’s storms and trials there is still one place we can turn to - there is one anchor that will hold in any storm. Join us as we turn to Hebrews Chapter 6 and the real life experiences of others to discover the meaning behind one of the most popular verses in the bible.

Is the glass half empty or is the glass half full? We often talk alot about optimists and pessimists. It turns out they not only see life differently, they do life differently. Find out what a difference it makes, and how following Jesus can actually change the way we look at life and therefore change the way we do life.

This morning we come across some of the most famous verses in the bible such as "The Word of God is alive and active, sharper than a two edged sword." But what does that mean ? How does modern scholarship and honest doubts about the bible go with this claim ? Can they be reconciled ? Today we see there is a way - which is to be true to the bible as it actually is.

Recently in the news was a study that showed that a diverse multi-ethnic research team produced better science than a team from all the same ethnicity. But it turns out that diversity can either bring flourishing and growth or death to science depending on how it is used. The same is true for diversity in the church. Join us as we see how the writer of Hebrews brings us back to those few non-negotiables that make diversity a blessing to the church.

Is marriage as good as it gets ? What about my life as a single ? Looking at the status of my own marriage - is this as good as it gets ? Today we look at a biblical understanding of marriage and some practical steps for both singles and couples to see marriage as God intended it.. Key to understanding this sermon is watching the following video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2bk_9T482g Join us for a fun, sad, passionate look at marriage!

Do the bible and Christianity frown on sexuality ? Are Christians to be uptight about sex ? It turns out that the impression our culture has of what the bible says about sex has very little to do with what the bible actually does say about sex. Join us as we honestly face what it means to be sexual beings who love Jesus. For more resources, go to http://www.southridgeworship.com/relationships.htm

All of us what deep, meaningful, supportive relationships. Today we start with the most basic building block - the first step to building better relationships with co-workers, friends, and family. Do you think you have the ability to have more rewarding friendships ? Join us for this first crucial step of growth. For more resources on this topic, go to http://www.southridgeworship.com/relationships.htm

Why did the ancient church always read scriptures about the judgement at the second coming as a way to prepare for Christmas ?

Why can't I have a simple faith ? Why do I always struggle with doubt ? There are so many scams in the world, how do I know Christianity isn't just another one of them ? It turns out that the one they calling Doubting Thomas is the very one who can show us the way to real faith in the midst of our questions !

What does the crude, irreverent, alienated hero of The Catcher in the Rye possibly have to do with the gospel and the good news of Jesus Christ ? It turns out - quite a lot.

What should we do when we are trying to do the very thing we thinking would give God pleasure and God seems to be giving us a big "No." ? Why does the Old Testament contain such strange stories about such messed up people - stories that never seem to resolve neatly? Are people like David in the bible to be our heroes and role models or for a totally different reason ? We cover a lot of rich ground that brings us right up to the current Left-Right divide in our country as we turn to a key moment in King David's life.

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Is it possible God is knocking at your door? Is it possible to be too religious ? Is it possible to religious but never actually know God ? In our scripture for this morning God reached out to Samuel four times before Samuel finally understood and said "Speak Lord, for your servant listens." Today's sermon offers us a chance to walk the "Roman Road" - a basic explanation of the gospel that can help us come to know the Lord.

What are we to make of the story of the burning bush ? Did it really happen ? Does God still communicate that way? Would the God you say you know act that way today ? In this amazing story we find something that makes us uncomfortable - God does not reach out to Moses through his reason, but rather by his confusion. In the middle of a very ordinary looking world he puts this one small spot that makes no sense, one place in Moses' world that makes no sense. It is in that place that he encounters not the God he wants, but the God who is. .

C.S. Lewis said " I take Psalm 19 to be the greatest poem in the Psalter and one of the greatest lyrics in the world." When this amazing Psalm becomes our psalm, good things happen. Today we look at what this Psalm means and give you an effective way to memorize the entire thing. In the very act of memorizing it you will be participating in the prayer of it's very last verse: "Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer."

A 3 minute reflection on why I can't say "I'm not religious..." anymore. Music by Luke Pigott For more resources, go to TheCreedProject.com

A 3 minute reflection on why I can't say "You have to choose between Science and Faith" anymore. Music by Luke Pigott For more resources, go to TheCreedProject.com