Southview Baptist Church

This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield continues our Letters to the Church series. In Romans 16, we learn that people long to feel significant, but true and lasting significance is found in belonging to God and His people.Sermon notes are available on YouVersion Events.Video of the worship service is available for replay.

This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield resumes our Letters to the Church series. In Romans 15:14-33, we learn that, in the church, we often talk about “calling,” but Scripture shows that every believer is already called — to a life of humble service, gospel purpose, and shared mission.Sermon notes are available on YouVersion Events.Video of the worship service is available for replay.

This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield concludes our Kids Matter series. In Deuteronomy 6:4-9, we learn that shaping the next generation does not only happen at home or at church, but in every aspect of their lives.Sermon notes are available on YouVersion Events.Video of the worship service is available for replay.

This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield begins our Kids Matter series. In Psalm 71, we learn that a life lived for God has moments of victory and moments of pain, but one thing should motivate us all: to see the next generation come to know the Lord.Sermon notes are available on YouVersion Events.Video of the worship service is available for replay.

This week, Senior Pastor Nathan Wakefield, Associate Pastor David Chatwell, & Pastoral Resident Harrison Kerns report on the Chicago mission trip through Acts 10:1-11:18. We will see how God’s mission moves forward when His people surrender their plans, embrace people with compassion, and walk in humility before Him.Sermon notes are available on YouVersion Events.Video of the worship service is available for replay.

This week, Dr. Aaron Householder of Heartland Church Network preaches on John 4 to illustrate how the church needs to respond by sharing the Gospel while working within a culture that opposes it.Sermon notes are available on YouVersion Events.Video of the worship service is available for replay.

This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield continues our Letters to the Church series. In Romans 15:1-13, we learn that the Gospel is an invitation to be united through Christ, empowering us to live for one another and to engage in worship that glorifies God together.Sermon notes are available on YouVersion Events.Video of the worship service is available for replay.

This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield continues our Letters to the Church series. In Romans 14, we learn that because the Gospel brings us into Christ-centered relationship, we willingly limit our freedom in order to build up others.Sermon notes are available on YouVersion Events.Video of the worship service is available for replay.

This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield continues our Letters to the Church series. In Romans 13, we learn that when we receive Christ as Savior, our citizenship is transferred to Heaven — and that new identity reshapes how we live on earth.Sermon notes are available on YouVersion Events.Video of the worship service is available for replay.

This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield continues our Letters to the Church series. In Romans 12:9-21, we learn that with the Gospel in hand, we can live righteously — not to earn salvation, but to model our lives after the Savior.Sermon notes are available on YouVersion Events.Video of the worship service is available for replay.

This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield continues our Easter at Southview series. In Luke 9:37-50, we learn that we are called not just to be present when it works for us, but to be constantly ready to go, to serve, and to submit.Sermon notes are available on YouVersion Events.Video of the worship service is available for replay.

This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield concludes our Easter at Southview series. In Luke 9:51-62 and Acts 20:22-24, we learn that Christ calls us to a life fully lived and submitted to Him.Sermon notes are available on YouVersion Events.Video of the worship service is available for replay.

This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield continues our Easter at Southview series. In Luke 9:28-36, we are challenged that amidst the hustle and bustle, it’s easy to focus on Easter and miss the point. We must realize that this is all about Jesus.Sermon notes are available on YouVersion Events.Video of the worship service is available for replay.

This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield continues our Easter at Southview series with special guest, former Southview Pastor Bob Grayson. In Luke 9:18-27, we learn that Easter reminds us not only of salvation accomplished, but of the serious, lifelong commitment required to follow Christ.Sermon notes are available on YouVersion Events.Video of the worship service is available for replay.

This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield begins our Easter at Southview series. In Luke 9:1-17, we learn that we are not passive observers of God’s plan, and simultaneously, it is all the work of God. This is the tension in which we must serve and celebrate.Sermon notes are available on YouVersion Events.Video of the worship service is available for replay.

This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield continues our Letters to the Church series. In Romans 12:1-8, we learn that worship is not really what we do with our voices alone, but how we offer our very person to the service of our Lord.Sermon notes are available on YouVersion Events.Video of the worship service is available for replay.

This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield continues our Letters to the Church series. In Romans 11:25-36, we learn that we need to ask God to expose areas of hardness in our hearts, reshape how we see others through the lens of mercy, and lead us into a life marked by humility and worship rather than control and resistance.Sermon notes are available on YouVersion Events.Video of the worship service is available for replay.

This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield continues our Letters to the Church series. In Romans 11:1-24, we learn how to respond to God’s gracious salvation with humility, gratitude, and a renewed passion for others — especially those who have not yet believed.Sermon notes are available on YouVersion Events.Video of the worship service is available for replay.

This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield continues our Letters to the Church series. In Romans 9:30-10:21, we learn that the gospel really is a simple message, but that doesn't mean it is something that everyone believes.Sermon notes are available on YouVersion Events.Video of the worship service is available for replay.

This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield continues our Letters to the Church series. In Romans 9:1-29, we learn how to stop debating God’s sovereignty at a distance and respond personally with humble faith, obedience, and worship to His call.Sermon notes are available on YouVersion Events.Video of the worship service is available for replay.

This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield continues our Letters to the Church series. In Romans 8:31-39, we learn that because God is for us in Christ, we are free to live with confidence, humility, endurance, and courage — resting in His righteousness, trusting His love, and walking boldly in His victory.Sermon notes are available on YouVersion Events.Video of the worship service is available for replay.

This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield continues our Letters to the Church series. In Romans 8:18-30, we learn that because our future restoration is certain, we can endure present suffering with hope, wait without despair, and live with confidence rather than fear.Sermon notes are available on YouVersion Events.Video of the worship service is available for replay.

This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield continues our Letters to the Church series. In Romans 8:1-17, we learn to live confidently as God’s children — rejecting condemnation, setting our minds on the Spirit, walking in Spirit‑empowered life, and approaching God with the boldness of beloved sons and daughters.Sermon notes are available on YouVersion Events.Video of the worship service is available for replay.

This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield continues our Letters to the Church series. In Romans 7:7-25, we learn how to face our sin honestly, stop battling it alone, and run to Christ for real victory.Sermon notes are available on YouVersion Events.Video of the worship service is available for replay.

This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield resumes our Letters to the Church series. In Romans 6:15-7:6, we learn that followers of Jesus must continually offer themselves to righteousness, reject sin’s deceptive mastery, and cultivate the fruit of new life in the Spirit.Sermon notes are available on YouVersion Events.Video of the worship service is available for replay.

This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield concludes our Christmas series, The Promised One. Today, Isaiah and Matthew reveal to us that Christ is the hope not just of Israel, but of all nations.Sermon notes are available on YouVersion Events.Video of the worship service is available for replay.

This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield continues our Christmas series, The Promised One. Today Jeremiah and Matthew show us that though Christ came as Savior, His coming was met with rejection and hostility by some — a foreshadowing of the cross.Sermon notes are available on YouVersion Events.Video of the worship service is available for replay.

This week, Dr. Aaron Householder continues our Christmas series, The Promised One. We learn from Matthew and Micah that God's sovereignty is proclaimed through Christ's birth.Sermon notes are available on YouVersion Events.Video of the worship service is available for replay.

This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield continues our Christmas series, The Promised One. This week, Isaiah, Matthew, and Philippians encourage us to respond to God’s gracious offer of relationship through faith in Christ, who humbled Himself for our salvation.Sermon notes are available on YouVersion Events.Video of the worship service is available for replay.

This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield continues our Christmas series, The Promised One. This week, Genesis, Matthew, Galatians, and Revelation show us that we can trust God with the smallest details in our life.Sermon notes are available on YouVersion Events.Video of the worship service is available for replay.

This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield begins our Christmas series, The Promised One. This week, Genesis and Matthew show us that in every experience of brokenness, we should cling to the hope of God’s promised deliverer.Sermon notes are available on YouVersion Events.Video of the worship service is available for replay.

This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield preaches on Christian generosity from various scriptures in Genesis, Leviticus, Matthew, and 1 Corinthians. Christians should evaluate their giving practices and see generosity as an essential aspect of their faith and a reflection of their relationship with God.Sermon notes are available on YouVersion Events.Video of the worship service is available for replay.

This week, Dr. John Shields from Church Forward preaches from Luke 8:22-56 and supporting passages, showing us Jesus’ absolute authority over every realm of human fear and suffering — nature, demons, disease, and even death — and the call to respond with faith.Sermon notes are available on YouVersion Events.Video of the worship service is available for replay.

This week, Associate Pastor David Chatwell preaches from Exodus, Hebrews, and 1 Corinthians, showing us that the same holy God who met Israel in fear at Sinai now meets us in joy at Zion, calling us to build our lives on what cannot be shaken.Sermon notes are available on YouVersion Events.Video of the worship service is available for replay.

This week, Pastoral Resident Harrison Kerns preaches from Matthew 18:21-35, which shows us that the King who cancelled our debt has given an example of forgiveness for us to follow.Sermon notes are available on YouVersion Events.Video of the worship service is available for replay.

This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield continues our sermon series, Pursuing the Heart of God. This week, 2 Samuel 11 and 12:1-13 show us that we must handle the reality of sin by confessing and repenting, trusting in God’s grace through Christ.Sermon notes are available on YouVersion Events.Video of the worship service is available for replay.

This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield continues our sermon series, Pursuing the Heart of God. 2 Samuel 7 shows us that David wanted to build something “for God.” God instead promised to build something “for David.”Sermon notes are available on YouVersion Events.Video of the worship service is available for replay.

This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield continues our sermon series, Pursuing the Heart of God. 2 Samuel 6 reveals to us that doing the right thing in the wrong way leads to devastating consequences. We must ensure our actions align with God’s standards.Sermon notes are available on YouVersion Events.Video of the worship service is available for replay.

This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield continues our sermon series, Pursuing the Heart of God. 2 Samuel 3 & 4 shows us that choosing grace in difficult situations not only honors God but also transforms our relationships with others.Sermon notes are available on YouVersion Events.Video of the worship service is available for replay.

This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield continues our sermon series, Pursuing the Heart of God. 2 Samuel 2:1-3:1 encourages Christians to trust in God’s timing during transitions in their lives. It reminds us that rushing ahead can lead to chaos, but being patient and seeking God’s direction can bring about His divine order even in uncertain times.Sermon notes are available on YouVersion Events.Video of the worship service is available for replay.

This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield continues our sermon series, Pursuing the Heart of God. In 1 Samuel 31 and 2 Samuel 1, we see our need to re‑evaluate our loyalty to God. True faithfulness doesn't waver with circumstances. It encourages believers to maintain a focus on God, even in despair and grief, reminding them that God is sovereign and worthy of our loyalty.Sermon notes are available on YouVersion Events.Video of the worship service is available for replay.

This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield continues our sermon series, Pursuing the Heart of God. In 1 Samuel 30:1-31, we see our need to turn to God in moments of chaos and despair. His provision and guidance are always present. Trust in God when facing overwhelming challenges.Sermon notes are available on YouVersion Events.Video of the worship service is available for replay.

This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield continues our sermon series, Pursuing the Heart of God. In 1 Samuel 28:3-24 and 29:1-11, we see encouragement for Christians to recognize the dangers of compromising their values in the face of trials. Just as Saul's actions led to his downfall, compromising one's faith can lead to spiritual despair. We can find hope in God's protection, as evidenced in David's life, reminding us that trust in God is paramount during our struggles.Sermon notes are available on YouVersion Events.Video of the worship service is available for replay.

This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield continues our sermon series, Pursuing the Heart of God. In 1 Samuel 25:1-44, we observe David making the right choice in allowing God to fight on his behalf instead of allowing a bad situation to escalate to worse. In moments of conflict, we must choose to trust God’s wisdom and timing over our desire for immediate vindication.Sermon notes are available on YouVersion Events.Video of the worship service is available for replay.

This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield continues our sermon series, Pursuing the Heart of God. In 1 Samuel 24:1-22, we learn that Christians need to understand the importance of honoring others, even those who oppose us, as a reflection of our ultimate submission to God. This message encourages believers to respond to animosity with grace and respect, trusting in God’s sovereignty.Sermon notes are available on YouVersion Events.Video of the worship service is available for replay.

This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield continues our sermon series, Pursuing the Heart of God. In 1 Samuel 21:10-15, 23:1‑14, & 23:19‑29, we learn that we must remain faithful to God, understanding that faithfulness may require enduring challenges, relational difficulties, and personal sacrifice.Sermon notes are available on YouVersion Events.Video of the worship service is available for replay.

This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield continues our sermon series, Pursuing the Heart of God. In 1 Samuel 20:1-42, we learn that understanding the depth of Jonathan and David’s friendship can inspire us to cultivate relationships marked by selflessness, where we look out for one another’s interests above our own, reminding us that true love often involves sacrifice and vulnerability.Sermon notes are available on YouVersion Events.Video of the worship service is available for replay.

This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield continues our sermon series, Pursuing the Heart of God. In 1 Samuel 19:1-24, we see that self‑focus can lead to destructive behaviors, as evidenced by Saul's attempts to eliminate David, ultimately resulting in suffering and alienation.Sermon notes are available on YouVersion Events.Video of the worship service is available for replay.

This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield continues our sermon series, Pursuing the Heart of God. In 1 Samuel 18:1-30, we see that self‑focus leads to destructive emotions like jealousy and fear, while a focus on God invites peace, assurance, and strong relationships. By examining Saul and David’s contrasting responses to God’s work in David’s life, we highlight the importance of humility and trust in God’s greater plan. Sermon notes are available on YouVersion Events.Video of the worship service is available for replay.

This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield continues our sermon series, Pursuing the Heart of God. In 1 Samuel 17:38-58, we see that God often calls us to confront giants in our lives, whether they are personal struggles, societal pressures, or doubts and fears.Sermon notes are available on YouVersion Events.Video of the worship service is available for replay.