Southbridge Fellowship Sermons
Listen to weekly sermons from Pastor Scott Lehr and other pastors from Southbridge Fellowship Church in Raleigh, NC.
Better Than Life [Dr. Scott Lehr]
What a person truly values is revealed by what they will pay, and almost all of us treat life itself as priceless. God's love is the one thing worth even more, and the wilderness, where comfort and self-sufficiency get stripped away, is often where a thirsting soul finally discovers it and learns to trust Him there.
SCRIPTURE
Psalm 63:1-11
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Why Trust the Lord? [Jon Cullen]
Psalm 23 answers a question every believer eventually asks: why trust the Lord when the valley is real? Through the ancient image of shepherd and sheep, three reasons emerge for why His people can rest secure, even when circumstances haven't changed.
SCRIPTURE
Psalm 23
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Joy in the Midst of Agony [Alex Rodriguez]
David's raw prayer in Psalm 13 moves from feeling forgotten by God to genuine trust and joy. Honest lament and sustained prayer change how we see our circumstances, even when the circumstances themselves haven't changed.
SCRIPTURE
Psalm 13
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Dependence Day [Mitchell Neldon]
True spiritual maturity is not becoming self-sufficient. It is learning to depend on God, both by receiving the care He offers through the local church and by giving Him the burdens we were never meant to carry alone.
SCRIPTURE
1 Peter 5
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How to Survive the Fire [Dr. Scott Lehr]
Suffering is not a sign that God has abandoned us; it is often the place where His presence rests most clearly on us. Peter calls believers to decide in advance to entrust themselves fully to their faithful Creator before the fire ever comes.
SCRIPTURE
1 Peter 4:12-19
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Living Under Authority [Dr. Rob Wilton]
True freedom is never found in answering to no one. It is found when Jesus becomes Lord of everything, and a life surrendered to His authority becomes a life of gospel freedom, gracious endurance, and lasting impact.
SCRIPTURE
1 Peter 2:13-25
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Grow Up [Mitchell Neldon]
Spiritual maturity is not something a believer grows into alone. It means laying aside the sins that corrupt relationships, embracing a shared identity as the family of God built on Jesus the cornerstone, and carrying His good news into the world.
SCRIPTURE
1 Peter 2:1-12
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Remember [Dr. Scott Lehr]
When life gets hard, pain narrows our vision and distorts the stories we tell ourselves. 1 Peter 1 calls us to remember the bigger story we are part of, reclaim our true identity as God's chosen people, and anchor ourselves to His enduring Word so we can stand firm through suffering and uncertainty.
SCRIPTURE
1 Peter 1:10-25
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Triumph in the Trials [Brad Altice]
When trials come, followers of Jesus can endure with genuine hope, not because suffering is easy, but because Jesus rose from the dead, making every trial meaningful and giving believers an unshakeable, living hope that nothing in this world can touch.
SCRIPTURE
1 Peter 1:1-9
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The Pharisee and the Tax Collector [Mitchell Neldon]
True righteousness cannot be earned through moral achievement or religious performance. The parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector exposes the danger of spiritual self-confidence, showing that genuine right standing with God comes only through humble dependence on Jesus rather than confidence in one's own goodness.
SCRIPTURE
Luke 18:9-14
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Living On A Prayer
The Parable of the Persistent Widow frames persistent prayer not as a technique for getting what you want from God but as an act of faith and defiance against the brokenness of this world. When God delays, it is not denial, and the call to keep praying is ultimately a call to keep believing.
SCRIPTURE
Luke 18:1-8
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Lost [Scott Lehr]
The parable of the prodigal son reveals more than a story of grace. There are multiple ways to be lost, and the Father is relentlessly coming after every one of them.
SCRIPTURE
Luke 15:11-32
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The Lost Coin [Mitchell Neldon]
The parable of the Lost Coin reveals how God actively searches for people who feel unseen or forgotten, and challenges those who already know him to do the same for others.
SCRIPTURE
Luke 15:8-10
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Right Place, Wrong Posture [Scott Lehr]
Religious familiarity is not the same as genuine faith. Through the parable of the lost sheep in Luke 15, Jesus confronts the people who are most certain they are found and reveals they may be on a path of destruction without knowing it. The shepherd pursues relentlessly, but the found have to surrender to be carried home.
SCRIPTURE
Luke 15:1-7
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The Rich Fool: Money, the Mirror of Your Soul [Scott Lehr]
When Jesus is asked to settle an inheritance dispute, he redirects the question entirely, using a parable about a wealthy man to expose what we truly worship. What we do with money is a mirror to the soul, and true richness has nothing to do with what we accumulate.
SCRIPTURE
Luke 12:13-21
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The Good Samaritan [Mitchell Neldon]
The parable of the Good Samaritan exposes the uncomfortable truth that human capacity for love and mercy has real limits, and that the standard Jesus sets is one none of us can meet on our own.
SCRIPTURE
Luke 10:25-37
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Turning Point [Scott Lehr]
God's pattern throughout Scripture, from Noah's flood to the resurrection of Jesus, is to bring life out of ruin. The ruin always comes before the rest, and the rest always comes before the rise.
SCRIPTURE
Genesis 6-8
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Brotherhood [Mitchell Neldon]
The story of Cain and Abel reveals why real brotherhood is hard and what it actually costs to love each other the way Jesus does.
SCRIPTURE
Genesis 4
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The Beginning of the End [Mitchell Neldon]
Death entered the world through sin in the Garden of Eden, but God planned from the very beginning to offer a remedy through Jesus Christ, whose death and resurrection open the way back to eternal life.
SCRIPTURE
Genesis 3:22-24
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The World’s Most Expensive Bite: The Beginning of Brokenness [Scott Lehr]
The Fall in Genesis 3 was not just a moment of weakness but the beginning of all brokenness, driven by humanity's desire to be its own god. Yet even in the middle of that story, God is already moving toward redemption through the promised Lamb.
SCRIPTURE
Genesis 3:1-21
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Sex: Sacred Fire [Scott Lehr]
Sex was created by God to be powerful, spiritual, and joyful within the covenant of marriage. Understanding its true design frees us from both cultural permissiveness and religious shame, pointing us to the deeper picture of God's love for his people.
SCRIPTURE
Genesis 1:26 – 2:25
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The First Love Story [Scott Lehr]
From the very beginning of creation, God designed marriage not to complete us, but as a covenant that reflects something far greater: Christ's love for the church. Before there was ever a spouse, there was already purpose, provision, and relationship with God, which means marriage was never meant to be where we find our identity, but where we display the gospel.
SCRIPTURE
Genesis 2:18-25
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Work & Rest [Mitchell Neldon]
The rhythm of life was established at creation, designed for humanity to find purpose in work and renewal in rest. When existence is aligned with these divine cycles, the pressure to achieve gives way to a life defined by grace and trust in the Creator.
SCRIPTURE
Genesis 1:1-31 – 2:15
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ReOriented [Scott Lehr]
Every person searches for meaning, identity, and direction, but true clarity begins with understanding our origin. When life is anchored to the Creator, chaos gives way to order, and purpose becomes clear.
SCRIPTURE
Genesis 1:1-31
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The Story Restored [Scott Lehr]
Real unity is more than just trying to get along or ignoring our differences. It is a gift found through a deep connection with God that can actually mend the broken relationships and divided systems seen in the world today.
SCRIPTURE
John 17:20-26
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Stopped on Purpose [Scott Lehr]
When life’s progress comes to a sudden halt despite your best efforts to obey God, it is often a divine redirection designed to expose and strengthen your true foundation of trust.
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The Power of the Pause [Scott Lehr]
Life often brings unexpected moments that force everything to a halt, yet these periods of stagnation are frequently seasons of vital formation and spiritual growth.
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The Story Of Purpose [Dave Morley]
The invitation to move beyond mere religious affiliation and into a reckless abandon for the kingdom of God begins with an intimate relationship with the Father.
SCRIPTURE
John 17:11-19
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The Story of Identity [Scott Lehr]
True identity is not something you earn through performance but something you receive through belonging to God.
SCRIPTURE
John 17:6-10
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The Story of Glory [Scott Lehr]
True glory is not found in accomplishments or recognition but in knowing God and living in alignment with His will. Jesus shows that real success is experienced through relationship with God and faithful obedience to the work He has given each of us to do.
SCRIPTURE
John 17:1-5
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A Living Hope for a New Year [Jon Cullen]
Real hope is not found in a new calendar year or improved circumstances but in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This living hope secures identity, gives purpose to trials, and fills life with joy that cannot be taken away.
SCRIPTURE
1 Peter 1:1-12
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The God of Interruptions [Scott Lehr]
God often uses interruptions to invite people into the peace they are missing. True peace is not found in control or comfort, but in trusting Jesus even when life does not go as planned.
SCRIPTURE
Luke 2:1-14
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Find That Missing Peace [Dave Morley]
Peace is not found by escaping stress but by anchoring your life in Christ. When your heart and mind are guarded by God, anxiety loses its grip and true peace takes root.
SCRIPTURE
Philippians 4:4-9
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The Peace You Cannot Purchase [Scott Lehr]
Jesus, the Prince of Peace, enters our darkness with a peace we can experience when we surrender our fears, restlessness, and striving to Him.
SCRIPTURE
Luke 2:8-14
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Peace: When Something is Off [Scott Lehr]
True peace cannot be achieved by controlling circumstances or chasing comfort. Real peace is received from Jesus, who makes the soul whole and steady even when life is filled with trouble.
SCRIPTURE
John 14:27
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The Peace We All Want [Mitchell Neldon]
Real peace does not come from circumstances, accomplishments, or control but from the One who makes peace between us and God and restores peace between us and others. When we surrender our expectations, we find a deeper security and wholeness that no situation can take away.
SCRIPTURE
Isaiah 9:6-7
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Unshakable: How Do We Stand When Everything Around Us Falls? [Scott Lehr]
We can grow in our ability to be unshakable by building a strong spiritual foundation, growing in maturity through God’s word and the Spirit, and living with confident expectation for Christ’s return.
SCRIPTURE
Jude 14-25
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The Road of Rebellion [Scott Lehr]
Spiritual drift often begins quietly and unnoticed, leading people onto a dangerous path that pulls them away from truth. We must learn to recognize subtle rebellion and how to return to the One who restores, protects, and brings lasting peace.
SCRIPTURE
Jude 11-13
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The Danger of Drift: Remember the Past [Dave Morley]
Drift happens subtly, but faithfulness requires focus. Small compromises can lead us off course, and intentional obedience keeps us aligned with truth and purpose.
SCRIPTURE
Jude 5-10
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Contend or Compromise: The Battle for the Faith [Scott Lehr]
When truth is replaced with comfort, faith begins to drift long before anyone notices. The call is not to coast through life but to recognize the battle and stand firm with clarity, conviction, and courage.
SCRIPTURE
Jude 1-4
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