Madison Church: South Hill Podcast

Send us Fan MailOn this Spring Baptism Sunday, we return to the basics of the Christian faith: the call to make disciples. Rooted in Jesus’ Great Commission in Matthew 28, this message explores what it means to believe in Him, walk with Him daily, and help others do the same. It also celebrates the baptism of several young adults going public with their faith, inviting the church into deeper discipleship. This is a call to live on gospel mission, starting right where you are.

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Send us Fan MailToday’s message begins a new series called Jonah: Running from God, Repenting From God, Revived by God.  The sermon highlights God’s sovereign grace in pursuing sinners who run from Him. Through Jonah’s flight from his calling, we see the depth of human rebellion, but even more, the relentless mercy of God who does not abandon His people. Be reminded of the good news: just as Jonah was cast into the sea, Christ was given for us, rescuing those who deserve judgment. God not only calls His people, He graciously pursues, redeems, and restores them for His glory.  Hallelujah!

Send us Fan MailAs we celebrate Palm Sunday let's reflect on a few things that God can teach us through hearing the story. God always moves in proper time even when we don't see it, God blesses our obedience, and His kingdom is here right now and will last forever! Hosanna in the highest heavens, save us now Lord. 

Send us Fan MailIn this final message from the “Questions Jesus Asked” series, we explore Jesus’ words in Matthew 6: where He asks eight questions in nine verses regarding worry. Together, we reflect on how anxiety reveals our struggle to trust God and how Jesus redirects our hearts toward Him. Through Scripture, real-life application, and the testimonies of servant leaders like Laura Whaley and Dr. John Perkins, we are invited to seek first His kingdom and His righteousness.

Send us Fan MailIn John 5:1-15, Jesus meets a man who has lived with brokenness for years and asks a searching question: “Do you want to be made well?” This message invites us to bring our wounds, weariness, and longings to Jesus, trusting that his healing grace meets us right where we are… and calls us into new life in Him.

Send us Fan MailSurrounded by chaos, spiritual noise and rival powers, in Matthew 16, Jesus asks a defining question: “Who do you say that I am?”  This message from Caesarea Philippi explores why that question still matters... and how it leads from panic to purpose in Christ.

Send us Fan MailIn Matthew 7:1-5, Jesus asks two challenging questions about specks and planks. He invites us to look inward before we judge and point outward. This message explores our tendency to magnify others’ faults while minimizing our own. Through grace and humility, we are called to self-examination, repentance, and gospel-shaped relationships: a timely word for polarized hearts longing for healing.

Send us Fan MailWhat are you really seeking? In this week’s sermon, which kicks off our new preaching series, we dive into the very first question Jesus asked in the Gospel of John: “What are you seeking?” (John 1:38). It’s a question that goes beneath the surface: challenging our motives, our desires, and what we’re truly anchoring our lives to.  Join us as we explore why the promises of this world are sinking sand, and what it looks like to anchor our lives in Christ alone.

Send us Fan MailIn this message, Elder Ebuka breaks down the true meaning of biblical hospitality: love toward the stranger, modeled perfectly in the ministry of Jesus. Drawing from Matthew 25, we dive into why caring for “the least of these” is inseparable from following Christ. You’ll hear how real hospitality flows from God’s grace, how it meets people right in their burdens, and how simple acts of kindness can become powerful expressions of the gospel. Join us as we rediscover hospitality not just as a practice, but as a calling that shapes our homes and our communities. 

Send us Fan MailThe Gift of Intercession,” we see how God graciously invites His people into the work of Christ, standing in the gap for others through prayer. Rooted in Scripture and empowered by the Spirit, intercession becomes a sharing in Jesus’ ministry of prayer. This message calls us to intercede and pray with gospel-shaped faith, trusting God to move mightily in the lives of our neighbors, our community, and across the globe.

Send us Fan MailIn this week’s message, Pastor Brad invites us to rediscover the beauty and power of the spiritual gift of faith: not just as belief, but as the Spirit-given gift that moves mountains. Drawing from Hebrews 11, Mark 9, and stories of Madison’s own journey, we’re reminded that faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance in what we cannot see. Whether you feel full of faith or are praying, “Lord, help my unbelief,” this episode calls us to walk by faith in Christ trusting the One who has carried us this far.

Send us Fan MailPastor Dave Beelen shares a powerful message on the gift of courage: standing firm, speaking truth, and living faithfully even when the cost is high. True courage, he reminds us, is grounded in God’s presence, the promise of the gospel, and the strength of community. Learn what courage looks like in a follower of Christ, what hinders it, and how to cultivate a gospel-fueled courage in daily life.

Send us Fan MailIn this message, Pastor Brad unpacks the spiritual gift of evangelism: God’s call for every believer to share the good news of Jesus with love, courage, and joy. Drawing from Luke 15, Romans 5, and Romans 10, he reminds us that Christ still seeks the one, meets us at just the right time, and sends us out with “beautiful feet” to bring hope to our neighborhoods and the nations. Listen in as well to hear a powerful testimony from Sonia, the Community Connector of 415 MLK, and be inspired to go beyond gathering—to going—one person at a time.

Send us Fan MailIn this week’s message, Pastor Brad unpacks The Gift of Christ-Centered Leadership: a call for every believer to recognize their God-given influence and lead with humility, faithfulness, and courage. Drawing from Romans 12 and Luke 22, he contrasts worldly power with the servant leadership of Jesus, reminding us that real growth often happens not in comfort, but in challenge. Discover how God redeems leadership today and invites us to lead diligently, purposefully, and for His glory.

Send us Fan MailIn today’s message, Pastor Darrell L. Delaney explores the powerful spiritual gift of encouragement and its role in equipping the church and uplifting those around us. In this message from Romans 12:6-8, God equips believers to speak hope into difficult situations, build faith in others, and reflect Christ’s love through words and actions. Whether you’re seeking encouragement or hoping to encourage others, this message offers practical wisdom and biblical guidance to first receive from the God of comfort.

Send us Fan MailThis week, Pastor Brad opens God’s Word to explore the first gift in 1 Corinthians 12: the spiritual gift of wisdom. True wisdom is more than clever words or good advice: it is the Spirit-given ability to see life through the lens of the gospel and to apply God’s truth in ways that glorify Christ and build up His people. In this message, Pastor Brad unpacks what the biblical gift of wisdom really is, offers a warning about false wisdom, and points us to Jesus, the Wisdom of God, who meets us in our weakness and leads us in His ways. Click to be encouraged and equipped to grow in the gift of wisdom of Christ for this moment.

Send us Fan MailThe spiritual gift of service often feels small compared to more visible gifts, but Pastor Lorenzo reminds us that even our smallest acts can shine Christ's light in dark places. Drawing from the parable of the Good Samaritan, he outlines four principles for effective service: practicing empathetic sight, closing the gap between ourselves and those in need, meeting felt needs, and cultivating communities of care. When we serve others with Christ's love, we create ripples of transformation in our families, neighborhoods, and beyond. Our service is never insignificant when it's Christ's light shining through us.

Send us Fan MailDiscover how the Holy Spirit has equipped you with spiritual gifts to build up the body of Christ and join God’s mission in the world. Rooted in passages like 1 Corinthians 12 and Romans 12, this message reminds us that spiritual gifts are not earned: they’re given by God's grace for the good of the church and the glory of Jesus. Together we’ll explore gifts such as hospitality, encouragement, and teaching, and consider how God calls us to use them in real time and everyday ministry. You’ll be invited to pray, reflect, and step out in faith so that your gifts don’t remain hidden but are used to strengthen the church and point others to Christ.