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The words we say reveal what is on our minds, but also continually shape them, impacting others and ourselves. This message will teach us to be careful with words and how saying those of God out loud can help transform our hearts and minds. Speaker: Kyle Idleman

Constant distractions fill our minds with “nothing.” Learning to take every thought captive retrains us to avoid filling our minds with an excess of nothing, which squeezes out what matters most in life, but more seriously, who matters most in life. Speaker: Carl Kuhl

What we expose our minds to influences and shapes us in significant ways often beyond our conscious awareness. Using various Scriptures, this message will deepen our understanding of mind exposure and increase our vigilance to protect our minds. Speaker: Kyle Idleman

Our minds are constantly being shaped and reshaped. Using Romans 12:1-2, we will learn how to experience life transformation by renewing our minds. By resigning to the leading of the Holy Spirit, our minds can be molded in a God-honoring way. Speaker: Kyle Idleman

Ultimately, forgiveness is a gift that we give ourselves. Perhaps, though, the only way you can do that is if you receive the best gift of forgiveness there ever was. Speaker: Kyle Idleman

Much like grief, there are stages to forgiveness. It’s a path and a process that can be painful. But eventually God can and will lead you to replace anger and resentment with forgiveness and grace. Speaker: Kyle Idleman

Have you ever heard the phrase, “It’s too much to forgive”? When we are hurt deeply enough, forgiveness doesn’t even seem like an option. This week, we’ll be inspired by others’ forgiveness in the face of incredible injustices. Speaker: Kyle Idleman

Much like grief, there are stages to forgiveness. It’s a path and a process that can be painful. But eventually God can and will lead you to replace anger and resentment with forgiveness and grace. Speaker: Kyle Idleman

Following Jesus takes a lifetime. It’s essential that, if we want to make the maximum impact, we finish well. We do that by growing in resilience. There will be ups and downs in our journey, and we must be prepared for both the highs and the lows. (2 Kings 20; Isaiah 38-39; 2 Chronicles 32) Speaker: Lucas DeVries

No matter how faithful we are to God, disaster sometimes seeks us out. How do we not just hang on to Christ, but lead others to do so as well? We should feel inspired to prepare for the storm, and when in the storm, comforted that we’re not alone. (2 Kings 18:13-19:36; 2 Chronicles 32:1-21; Isaiah 36-37) Speaker: Carl Kuhl

We can’t change a generation alone. But instead of waiting for someone else to do something, we need to take the lead, asking others to join us in attacking the evil in our world and being absolutely dedicated to every detail of the Word of God. (2 Chronicles 30-31) Speaker: Carl Kuhl

The evil we’ve experienced in the past, when viewed through a God-lens, inspires us to do something to change it. Let the evil around us make us to want to take action, devoting ourselves to living out the Word of God. (2 Kings 17, 18:1; 2 Chronicles 29; Isaiah 14 :28-32) Speaker: Carl Kuhl

Why hasn’t Jesus come back yet? Is He forgetful, busy, or just slow? No, God is patient, waiting for everyone to have opportunity to know Him. Therefore, as we await Jesus’ return, our mission is to do everything we can to help make that happen. (2 Peter 3) Speaker: Bryson Koch

False teachers are eloquent, but deceptive and dangerous, especially in today’s digital world. As men of faith, we can serve our families well by taking the posture of watchmen, carefully evaluating what our children are exposed to. (2 Peter 2) Speaker: Kyle Idleman

It’s easy to settle for the temporary realities of life instead of leaning into the eternal. However, with Jesus’ return imminent, now is the time to stand firm on the truth, making every effort to respond to God’s promises by deepening in faith. (2 Peter 1) Speaker: Brock O'Dell

We often wonder why Jesus doesn’t return as soon as we would expect. God isn’t slow in keeping His promises, but patient. Still, Jesus could return anytime. In the homestretch, we want to live for His return while helping others be ready as well. (1 Peter 5:1-14) Speaker: Dave Stone

Suffering is unavoidable and comes with living in this broken world. However, our suffering isn’t in vain. It can be used for good, but also intensifies our longing for heaven. We can suffer well knowing it won’t be wasted, and it won’t last forever. (1 Peter 3: 13-4: 19) Speaker: Kyle Idleman

In this Mother’s Day message, we celebrate mothers for the way they nourish their families while also encouraging mothers not to forsake their own spiritual nourishment that comes from the Lord. (1 Peter 2:1-12) Speaker: Kyle Idleman

While Jesus saved us from a life void of meaning with one that is holy and full, we tend to drift back to the familiarity of the empty life. Reminded of the high price He paid to rescue us from empty living, it is time to put an end to empty. 1 Peter 1:13-25 Speaker: Bryson Koch

There is a tendency to live as if this world is our final destination. But, remembering we have a heavenly inheritance that will never perish can give us the courage to endure the trials of this life that will only last a little while in comparison. (1 Peter 1 :1-12) Speaker: Carl Kuhl

Each of us lives in death’s shadow, but Easter tells a different story. It marks death’s ultimate upset—when Jesus crashed His own funeral, turning the grave into a doorway to life and proving that no situation is too dead for His life-giving power. Speaker: Kyle Idleman

In Luke 8, death threatened a young girl and chronic illness drained another’s life. But Jesus proved that no funeral—whether walking toward it or living in it—is beyond His power to crash and He brings life to situations where death seems certain. Speaker: Kyle Idleman

We’ve all had moments when we’ve wondered if God had missed His cue. But in John 11, Jesus crashed a funeral four days late—long after hope had died with Lazarus—showing that even when God’s timing seems off, His power isn’t limited by our deadlines. Speaker: Bryson Koch

When God moves, He invites us to move with Him with the kind of all-in commitment that defined the early church. Our prayer is Southeast would be marked by this same spirit of movement and generosity, creating ripples that impact generations to come. (Acts 20) Speaker: Kyle Idleman

We want to have a bold faith that moves us individually and collectively to live in such a way that if God isn’t in it, we will surely fail. Our prayer is that this faith in Him and focus on His mission would propel us toward radical generosity. (Acts 9) Speaker: Dave Stone

As we learn to move with God, we want to cultivate the same sensitivity to the Spirit's promptings that led Philip to the eunuch. Are we ready to be on the move whenever and wherever we may be, giving of ourselves to those God places in our path? (Acts 8: 26-39) Speaker: Kyle Idleman

Jesus wants every move in our lives, including our giving, to be shaped by Kingdom urgency and a heart that is purely devoted to Him. So, what is your next move in following Jesus wholeheartedly and giving generously without pretense? (Acts 5 :38-39) Speaker: Carl Kuhl

We want to remove whatever hinders God from moving boldly in us so He can make bold moves through us—in our workplaces, relationships, neighborhoods, and the world. This includes bold moves of generosity that reflect the heart of our generous God. (Acts 4: 13-37) Speaker: Kyle Idleman

Our prayer is simple—we want to see God move, and we want our generosity to move with Him. We aim to ready ourselves, set our focus, and move with the same power, purpose, and radical open-handed generosity that marked the early church. (Acts 1:8 and Acts 2: 42-47) Speaker: Kyle Idleman

Knowledge without action will keep you at a standstill. In this message, we’ll discover how to build sustainable habits that make wise choices automatic and learn practical steps for turning Biblical principles into daily practices. (Proverbs 2:12-22) Speaker: Carl Kuhl

Even with the right framework, some decisions feel impossible to make alone. We need trusted mentors to help us with life’s questions. Seeking counsel is not just a way to find wisdom, but the way of wisdom—honoring God and upholding Scripture. (Proverbs 2:1-11) Speaker: Carl Kuhl

Wisdom isn’t about having a divine roadmap for every decision but understanding principles that guide our choices. Through practical examples and Biblical insight, we’ll develop a framework for evaluating choices beyond simple right and wrong. (Proverbs 1:1-7) Speaker: Carl Kuhl

The book of Esther opens with four simple words—it came to pass—revealing to us that God’s promises are sure. When we step into our divine positioning with courage and faith, we become living testimonies of a God who keeps every promise He makes. (Esther 5-10) Speaker: Kyle Idleman

Esther embraces her calling to be God’s instrument of deliverance for His people. Her story reminds us that God positions us strategically to impact others, and we are each given the unique opportunity to step into the moment we were made for. (Esther 3-4) Speaker: Kyle Idleman

Even when God seems silent, He is moving, relentlessly working behind the scenes to accomplish His purposes. Your position, your gifts, and your story are not accidents but intentional pieces of God’s greater narrative to bring His Kingdom to Earth. (Esther 1-2) Speaker: Kyle Idleman

Trip Lee, a gifted communicator and friend of Southeast, shares a powerful message from John 11 titled The Last Word. Trip reminds us that in a world full of competing voices, Jesus has the final say—not just over life, but even over death itself. Speaker: Trip Lee

On this final weekend of the year, we dive into the final verse of Romans and explore how our lives should point to God’s glory and unmatched wisdom and power. With gratitude, we want to center our hearts on the One who deserves all praise and honor. (Romans 16 :27) Speaker: Lucas DeVries

Speaker: Kyle Idleman

Romans 16 :26 speaks of a remarkable truth at the heart of the Christmas story—that the good news of Christ’s birth is for everyone, without exception. The Christmas story is a powerful reminder that Jesus has come for everyone. (Romans 16 :26) Speaker: Bryson Koch

Scripture describes Jesus’ birth as a profound mystery now revealed. The Christmas story highlights the sovereignty of God, who is working behind the scenes to accomplish His will. Even now, He is at work, revealing the hope and peace found in Jesus. (Romans 16:25) Speaker: Carl Kuhl

Paul tells the Romans to be spiritually alert, watching out for those who have an agenda that isn’t God’s. We also need to practice focused awareness and strategic ignorance so we can be “wise in doing right” and “innocent of any wrong.” (Romans 16:17-19) Speaker: Kyle Idleman

Near the end of his letter, Paul expresses gratitude to 28 people by name. One way we show gratitude is by taking a real interest in people. Being an everyday disciple is being like Paul. When we are, we will make a difference in the lives of others. (Romans 16:1-16) Speaker: Dave Stone

Paul was given a directive from the church leaders in Jerusalem: Remember the poor there. It was a directive of care that he took seriously. From Paul’s example and his words, we learn practical lessons about how to care for people one at a time. (Romans 15:23-33) Speaker: Carl Kuhl