Southland Christian Church

Proverbs 31:10-31 | Join us as Jon unpacks God's intention for womanhood in a sermon on being modest versus manipulative.

When everything falls apart, will you still trust God? This week on The Cutting Room Floor, Neil and Scott sit down to unpack the message that almost didn't happen, one built in real time around the story of Hannah. From flight cancellations to last-minute rewrites, what emerged was a powerful reminder of humility, sacrifice, and the high calling women carry as image bearers of God. Scott shares what got left on the cutting room floor, including deeper insights into Samuel, the weight of infertility, and how modern lies of self-sufficiency aren't just failing men, they're failing women too. What are you still trying to control? Maybe it's time to hand it over to God.  Hosts: Neil Gregory & Scott Nickell ⸻ What We Discuss:  What happens when your guest teacher gets stuck in Missouri  How Hannah models humility and strength in the face of hardship  Samuel's birth, his name, and his powerful legacy  Why Eli's sons were worthless and why that contrast matters The deep pain of infertility and the silence of unanswered prayers The cultural lie women are being sold, and why it's not working Why “read the rest of the story” is essential Bible wisdom How casting our cares on God requires humility and practice What it really means to surrender control ⸻ About Southland Christian Church Southland is one church meeting in multiple locations across central Kentucky. We believe Jesus came for the lost and the broken, which means there's a place for everyone here. We want what He wants: for heaven to be really crowded. Around here, that means we worship defiantly, speak truth unashamedly, and extend grace generously.  To support this ministry and help us continue to reach across Central Kentucky and all around the world, visit: https://southland.church/give

1 Samuel 1 | Join us as Scott Nickell unpacks God's intention for womanhood in a sermon on being humble versus powerful.

What do you do when the person standing in the way of spiritual growth is you? This week on The Cutting Room Floor, our hosts unpack the final week of the men's portion of our Toy Story series with, Servant vs. Selfish, and why dying daily is the only way forward. Scott Hatfield joins Scott Nickell as they talk baptisms, cultural resistance to servant leadership, and the gritty, often unnoticed daily choices that shape a man's character.  The challenge? Die daily. Not once, not occasionally, but every single morning. Lay down your pride, your preferences, your comfort, and pick up a cross instead. Then do it again tomorrow. Hosts: Scott Hatfield and Scott Nickell  ⸻ What We Discuss: What a Greek word study on “ransom” reveals about Jesus' sacrifice Why servant leadership is a full-contact sport The difference between two kinds of tired What women are noticing and saying about this men's series How self-worship is being reinforced by 150 years of culture Scott's warning about pastors who deny substitutionary atonement What men must do as the women's series begins next week ⸻ About Southland Christian Church Southland is one church meeting in multiple locations across central Kentucky. We believe Jesus came for the lost and the broken, which means there's a place for everyone here. We want what He wants: for heaven to be really crowded. Around here, that means we worship defiantly, speak truth unashamedly, and extend grace generously. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach across Central Kentucky and all around the world, visit: https://southland.church/give

Philippians 2:1-11 | Join us as Scott unpacks God's intention for manhood in a sermon on being a servant versus selfish. 

When the battle comes to your doorstep, are you the man in the arena or just another voice from the couch? In week three of Toy Stories, Scott Nickell sat down on The Cutting Room Floor to unpack what didn't make it into his sermon. From David's courage to Saul's passivity, from critics to shepherds, Scott walks through four pictures of masculinity we all live out and only one of them reflects Jesus.  This week's challenge: Ask yourself, “Who in my life is hurting because I'm not protecting them?” Then do something about it.  Hosts: Neil Gregory & Scott Nickell What We Discuss: Four pictures of masculinity: the bully, the critic, the soft king, and the good shepherd  Why Saul's passivity was more dangerous than Goliath's strength  The overlooked influence of David's older brother What it means to be the “man in between” like Jesus  Warrior-poets and the power of tenderness + toughness  Why initiative is central to biblical manhood  Competence vs. calling: why courage matters more than skill  The power of stepping up, even when you've failed before  About Southland Christian Church Southland is one church meeting in multiple locations across central Kentucky. We believe Jesus came for the lost and the broken, which means there's a place for everyone here. We want what He wants: for heaven to be really crowded. Around here, that means we worship defiantly, speak truth unashamedly, and extend grace generously.  To support this ministry and help us continue to reach across Central Kentucky and all around the world, visit: https://southland.church/give

1 Samuel 17 | Join us as Scott unpacks God's intention for manhood in a sermon on being a protector versus tyrant. 

When it comes to manhood, are you living as a provider or just performing for the crowd? In week two of Toy Stories, Jon Weece sat down to unpack what didn't make it into his sermon, Provider vs. Performer. From Joseph's humility to David's restraint, and from his father's influence to his own lessons in leadership, Jon shares why meekness isn't weakness, it's strength under control.. This week's challenge: stop trying to impress, and start serving the people God has placed in your life. Hosts: Neil Gregory & Jon Weece What We Discuss: • Joseph & David as models of humility • Lessons from Jon's dad • The difference between pride and humility • Meekness as power under control • What to do if you didn't have a strong father figure • Handling criticism and compliments in leadership • The nine most important words: “I was wrong. I am sorry. Please forgive me.” • Why serving is the simplest way to practice humility • Investing in younger men and discipling the next generation ⸻ About Southland Christian Church Southland is one church meeting in multiple locations across central Kentucky. We believe Jesus came for the lost and the broken, which means there's a place for everyone here. We want what He wants: for heaven to be really crowded. Around here, that means we worship defiantly, speak truth unashamedly, and extend grace generously.  To support this ministry and help us continue to reach across Central Kentucky and all around the world, visit: https://southland.church/give 

Godly men aren't called to perform for approval but to provide through humility and love. In Philippians 2, Jesus shows that real strength is found in serving others, not seeking applause. This week, we'll learn how to lead like Christ by elevating others, taking risks in faith, and leaving people and places better than we found them.

What does real manhood look like in today's world? In this episode of The Cutting Room Floor, Neil sits down with Scott Nickell to dig deeper into week one of our Toy Stories series. Together they unpack what didn't make it into Sunday's sermon, everything from John Eldredge's Wild at Heart to the cultural pressure young men face to delay marriage and family. Scott challenges the myths of adventure and success, points us back to faithfulness in the everyday, and names the upstream issues that ripple through families and culture when men step back instead of stepping up. Where might God be calling you to stop being passive and take on responsibility? Hosts: Neil Gregory & Scott Nickell What We Discuss: • Why conferences can't replace week-to-week discipleship • Every man's call to fight battles, live adventures, and rescue beauty, in real life, not just stories • The cultural drift toward delay (marriage, kids, commitment) • Faithfulness in “ordinary” callings • The impact of fatherlessness and passivity in the home • Practical steps for men to engage humbly and intentionally ⸻ About Southland Christian Church Southland is one church meeting in multiple locations across central Kentucky. We believe Jesus came for the lost and the broken, which means there's a place for everyone here. We want what He wants: for heaven to be really crowded. Around here, that means we worship defiantly, speak truth unashamedly, and extend grace generously. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach across Central Kentucky and all around the world, visit: https://southland.church/give

Philippians 2:1-11 | Join us as Scott unpacks God's intention for manhood in a sermon on responsibility versus passivity. 

In this trailer for The Cutting Room Floor, we sit down to share the heart behind the podcast, why it exists, how it works, and why we think it'll be a meaningful tool for our Southland family. Every week, our teachers bring so much study, thought, and prayer into a message, but not everything can fit into Sunday morning. That's where this podcast comes in. It's a space for the stories, insights, and questions that didn't make it into the sermon but are still worth talking about. No script. No polish. Just honest conversation that helps us take a deeper look at God's Word together.  If you enjoy the conversation, make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode, and we'd love for you to leave a comment or review. It helps us know how this podcast is making a difference.

The Impending Return of Jesus (2 Peter 3:1-14): Jesus' return is something we hope and long for, but it should also motivate us toward evangelism and holiness.

The Lies in Our Culture (II Timothy 4:1-5): False teaching and myths aren't hard to find and people seem to buy into them more than ever before. We have to be sober-minded so that we can help point people back to the truth. 

The Pain in Our Families (James 5:13-20): Confession, acknowledgement, and repentance are difficult to embrace but necessary if we want healing and restoration to occur in any area of our lives, especially in our families.

The Threat of Sin (James 1:14-15): Sin leads to death. We often forget how destructive sin is and end up trivializing it and feeding it. Instead we can choose to resist it, avoid it, surrender it, and crucify it.

The Bible isn't just ink on paper, it's the very Word of God, and it shows us the world the way it really is. When we open it, mark it up, and let it sink in, it equips us for whatever life throws our way. In this message, we're going back to the basics, bringing our Bibles, and seeing why God's Word is still the clearest lens for how to live and love. 

Our world doesn't understand equality because it doesn't understand love. In one of the most unique letters in the Bible, Paul challenges a wealthy man named Philemon to treat his runaway slave Onesimus as an equal. In this message we will see how God's love for everyone changes how we view and treat everyone.

Benaiah was one of David's “Mighty Men”—his toughest military fighting group. The Bible describes him as a fearless warrior who is noted for his heroic exploits. He was a brilliant fighter who famously “went down into a pit on a snowy day and killed a lion.” This message will focus on the courage God can give us to conquer our biggest threats.

The story of the Canaanite woman is about a woman who asks Jesus to heal her daughter, and he does. Jesus' response to her proves that God constantly enters new territory and breaks long-held and man-made boundaries. This message will remind us that everyone who trusts Jesus has a seat at his table

Sin, repent—Rinse and repeat. That was Israel's spiritual resume, and they often paid dearly for it. But sometimes, a grace-filled God raised an unexpected leader to save them. In today's message, God's first-round draft choice was a left-handed (considered a defect in Jewish culture) man named Ehud and the incredible things God did through him.

Mephibosheth was lame in both feet after falling when he was five years old. The fall occurred after his dad and grandfather died on the battlefield. Though an outcast in a harsh society due to his disability, he later lands a lifetime reward: a seat at the king's table. This message will focus on God's love and inclusion of broken people like us and the place we have in his family at his table. 

God sent Hosea into the red light district to marry a prostitute name Gomer. He wanted to use their unorthodox marriage as an example of his unwavering love for his people and how that love can redeem any sin in anyone's life. In this message we will look at how God refuses to give up on us even when we give up on ourselves.

Speed has become a virtue in our culture. We've bought into a lie that bigger is better and faster is better, but the results say otherwise. We may not be burned out, but we're worn out and we're racing through life and sleeping through experiences that really matter. Slowing down and smelling the roses is a must, and in this sermon we will learn how to do that from someone who didn't. 

One of the reasons it's so important to understand that we are free from sin's bondage, penalty, and guilt is that it increases our capacity, through Jesus, to express joy and experience peace. This message will examine the gift of our freedom in Jesus and how it plays out in our lives in a positive way.

Elijah was furious with the false prophets, so much so that he called down fire from heaven on them. Later, Jezebel threatened to kill him, so Elijah ran for his life. He sat down under a tree and begged God to take his life. Sadness and anger are often interwoven. This message will examine how anger debilitates us and how we can recover.

The Enemy Behind My Pain (I Peter 5:8-10): When we face suffering, we need to remember that the enemy wants to use our pain to draw us away from God. This enemy is not to be taken lightly. He desires to devour us. This message will make us more aware of Satan's intent to destroy us and how we can stand against his attacks.

Peter's story of guilt and shame is one for the ages. He was part of Jesus' inner circle, but on the night of His arrest, Peter passionately denied Jesus. He even swore that he didn't know Jesus. Then, they made momentary eye contact, and Peter ran off and wept bitterly. This message will examine how to recover from our worst sins.

Marriage and parenting are a reflection of the deepest and most intimate ways in which God relates to us. The family was created by God and it functions properly when we align our families with Him.

Our friends and neighbors see how we live and they know if we really love them. How we express our faith matters in big way at the local level.

The good news about Jesus is something everyone needs to hear so that everyone has the opportunity to respond. We have the beautiful responsibility to take that good news to the very ends of the earth.

“He is not here, but has risen.” Those seven words spoken at the empty tomb changed everything for all of us. Because of Jesus'; death, burial, and resurrection we can experience new life.

When we love someone who is hurting, it isn't enough to express sympathy; in reality, that changes nothing. Empathy is a better approach. Empathy empowers compassion to move us to action. This message will remind us that we're called to identify and understand other's pain and serve them compassionately.

Legalism is what it looks like when one is living on the wrong side of the Cross, not seeing our old nature buried with Jesus and our new life alive in Him. Jesus came to fulfill the law through grace—dying for our sins on the Cross. This message will remind us that legalism loses and grace wins.

We all need to be prepared to deal with criticism. Criticism is inevitable in this life. As Christians, how we respond to and handle criticism reveals the level of our faith in God. Handling criticism gracefully is possible because Jesus vividly portrayed it, and He's our example.

Real faith helps people in real need. Our faith isn't only for us; it's also for others. Jesus demonstrated this daily and we have the opportunity to live in the same way. 

When our minds are set on the right things our emotions will follow. Our feelings can and should be shaped by who God is and what He has done for us.

We have solid reasons for what we believe and every Christian needs to be well versed in them. This doesn't mean we should try to bully people into accepting our positions on faith, but we can gently and humbly challenge those who oppose our beliefs. 

Our speech and our action need to align. Instructing others with our words is only effective when we demonstrate what we teach with our lives.

How, when and what we speak to others matters deeply. When we encourage others with our words it reflects what God has done for us in giving us His Word.

Controlling our words may be one of the most difficult things to do. The same mouths we praise God with also can be used to hurt and harm others. Understanding how powerful and dangerous words can be can also lead to using them for the ultimate good which is praising God.

Romans 10:9-17 | The Gospel is the good news of who Jesus is and what He has done. When we use our words to spread and share this good news beautiful things happen! Instead of choosing to spread gossip we can spread the gospel.

Family, faith, and community—we'll discover how God places the lonely in families and how strong families grow through grace and truth. Southland has always been a place where the broken find belonging. Jesus came to bring people from death to life, and our mission is to join Him in that work.

Jon Weece and Scott Nickell discuss Southland's exciting future.