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25900 US HWY 27
Leesburg, FL 34748
352-728-8580
Service Times:
Sundays _ 9:15 AM & 10:45 AM
Wednesdays _ 6:30 PM
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Welcome Vistors
What to Expect
Directions to Southpointe
What We Believe
Welcome Vistors!!!
It is our desire to make your visit as meaningful and exciting as possible. At Southpointe, our focus is on taking people where they are and helping them become what God would have them to be. As I look at God's hand upon this ministry, I am amazed and feel so honored that He has allowed Rodetta and I to be a part of this exciting work. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call us at 352-728-8580.
Pastor Ron & Rodetta Cook
What to Expect...
Your visit at Southpointe will be a warm one. We encourage you to come as you are. We have a very diverse congregation; all ages, multi-cultural, dress up folks and jeans-wearing folks. At Southpointe it is not about what you wear, it is about Gods word. It is about building a relationship with Him. It is about changed lives and worshiping the Lord with all your heart. To learn more about our ministries click on the "Ministries" button to go to the "Ministries" page.
Directions to Southpointe:
FROM THE VILLAGES: Take US 441/Hwy 27 South through Leesburg. Continue on Hwy 27 South past Lake Harris to the Intersection of Hwy 27 & County Road 48. Go through the traffic light at C.R 48 and continue on for 2 miles, Southpointe will be on the left.
FROM WILDWOOD: Take State Road 44 North towards Leesburg. Turn right on South Street at the traffic light (Shell station on left) and go to Hwy 27 at the 2nd traffic light-turn right on Hwy 27 at the Walgreens. Go past Lake Harris approx 4 miles south on Hwy 27 and go through the intersection of Hwy 27 and County Road 48. Pass the Walgreens at C.R. 48 and go 2 miles south on Hwy 27 to Southpointe on the left.
FROM CLERMONT: Take Hwy 27 North until you pass under the bridge at the Florida Turnpike North interchange. Go approximately 3 miles to Southpointe on the right.
Who We Are
Our Vision
Taking people where they are and helping them become what God would have them to be.
Our Purpose
It is our purpose to evangelize individuals out of love for God and in obedience to His command: teaching them to become more like Christ and equipping them for their work in the Ministry.
Our Beliefs
Accepting the Bible to be the very Word of God to man through men, and understanding the importance of knowing and obeying its truths, our church is committed to study and teach with diligence and authority. We strongly seek to teach the Scriptures to people that they may know God and serve Him in worship and ministry. Through the years, this fellowship has come to convictions concerning the major theological truths of the Bible. We believe these to be the primary doctrines of the Christian faith, and reflect the teaching of Southern Baptist Convention.
I. THE SCRIPTURES
We teach the entire Bible, all 66 books of the combined Old and New Testaments are verbally inspired by God and are inerrant in the original writings. Through the providence of God, the Word of God has been protected and preserved, and is the only infallible and authoritative rule of faith and practice (2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:20-21).
II. GOD
We teach that there is only one true, living sovereign, holy, and eternally existent God. He exists in three co-equal persons - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - each being a distinct person and with a distinct function, but all of one essence and all possessing the same nature, perfection, and attributes. The triune God is the creator and sustainer of all things, the source of all truth, and is worthy of worship, confidence, and obedience (Deuteronomy 6:4-5; Genesis 1:31).
III. JESUS CHRIST
We teach that Jesus Christ is God. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, performed many miracles, shed His blood on the cross as a vicarious substitute, was buried, bodily resurrected, ascended to the right hand of the Father, and will return literally, visibly, and personally in glory and power (John 1:1-3, 14; Matthew 1:18-25; Philippians 2:5-9; Colossians 1:15; 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, Acts 1:11).
IV. THE HOLY SPIRIT
We teach that the Holy Spirit is God, co-equal and co-existent with the Father and the Son. He is the chief convictor of sin, the chief agent of regeneration and sanctification. The Holy Spirit indwells every believer and empowers every believer to live a godly life. Through His gift of the Holy Spirit, God graces every believer with spiritual gifts, which are sovereignly-given abilities graciously bestowed upon every believer at salvation to enable him to perform a function effectively within the church, the Body of Christ. (John 14:16-19; 16:7-15; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20; Romans 8:9, 11; Titus 3:5; Eph. 4:11-16).
V. MANKIND
We teach that in the beginning God created mankind in His image, and is not in any sense the product of evolution. Mankind was originally created with the ability to live perfectly for God's glory (Genesis 1:17, 31).
VI. SIN
We teach that Adam, the first man, sinned by disobedience. This act resulted in the fall of all mankind, therefore, all people have sinned and lost their ability to live for the glory of God. Mankind's fall has incurred both physical and spiritual death on all until there is forgiveness and salvation by the grace of God (Genesis 3:1-24; Romans 3:10-23; 5:12-21; 6:23).
VII. SALVATION
We teach that salvation of lost and sinful mankind is a free gift of God's grace apart from human works, based solely upon Christ's vicarious and atoning death, effected by the regenerating work of the Holy Spirit, and received only through faith in the person and finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross (Ephesians 2:8-10; 2 Corinthians 5:21).
VIII. ELECTION
We teach that election assures that those chosen will be saved, but it alone does not save them. People are saved through faith in the substitutionary death of Christ. Their election and personal faith are both necessary in the salvation of an individual. Individuals must take responsibility to repent and trust Christ to be saved (Romans 8:28-30; Ephesians 1:4; 1 Peter 1:2; Romans 10:9-10, 13).
IX. ETERNAL SECURITY
We teach that since God gives us eternal life through Christ, the believer is secure in that salvation forever. Our salvation is maintained by the grace and power of God, not by the efforts of the believer (John 10:29-30; 2 Timothy 1:12; Hebrews 7:25; 1 John 5:11-13).
X. THE CHURCH
We teach that the church is the body of Christ and the family of God. It is made up of saved and baptized believers, who regularly join together on the Lord's Day for worship, fellowship, and ministry (Matthew 16:18; 1 Corinthians 12:12-14; Hebrews 10:25).
XI. EVANGELISM
We teach that it is the responsibility and privilege of every Christian to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ and to seek to make growing disciples (Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8).
XII. THE HOME
In addition to these important beliefs, we also teach that God has given the parents and the home the responsibility to bring up their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord (Ephesians 6:4; Proverbs 22:6). We believe that a consistent and whole education will occur when home, church, and school work closely together and are in agreement on the basic concepts of life.
XIII. ETERNITY
We teach that man was created to exist forever. He will either exist eternally separated from God by sin, or in union with God through salvation. To be eternally separated from God is hell. To be eternally with God is heaven. Heaven and hell are places of eternal existence (John 3:16; Romans 6:23; Revelation 20:15).
XIV. BAPTISM AND LORD'S SUPPER
We teach Jesus instructed His followers to remember His death and resurrection. He gave the church two visible symbols (called "ordinances") as reminders. These two ordinances are baptism and the Lord's Supper. Neither of these ordinances contains any saving grace. Baptism by immersion is a one-time act of obedient identification with Jesus as Lord. It serves as an outward sign of conscious confession of repentance and faith. The Lord's Supper is an ongoing symbol remembering our Lord's death, burial, resurrection, and promised return (Matthew 28:18-20; Matthew 26:26-29;
1 Corinthians 11:23-32).
Ron Cook
Lead Pastor
Tim Fus
Pastor of Music and Worship
David Miller
Senior Associate Pastor
Brad Mckerley
Pastor of Discipleship and Students
Kathy Rivers
Adminstrative and Financial
Ministry Assistant
Elaine Silvis
Director of Preschool and Children
Michael Storts
Students Ministry Assistant
Jonea Vanlandingham
Ministry Assistant for Pastor Ron and
Pastor Tim
Gloria O'Hagan
Receptionist
Ron and Rodetta have lived in Florida for 10 years and have been married for 29 years. Ron has been the Lead Pastor of Southpointe since its conception in April 2000. Ron earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Liberty University in 1979. Upon graduation he pastored two churches in West Virginia from 1980-1988 before returning to Lynchburg, VA and completing his Masters Degree in Counseling at Liberty University. He was also on the pastoral staff at Thomas Road Baptist in Lynchburg, VA from 1989-1997.
Ron and Rodetta consider it a privilege to minister here at Southpointe.
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Tim and Trisha have been married for 9 years, have lived in Florida for 8 years, and have served at Southpointe for 6 years. They have three children; Kayla, Kelli, and Kaden.
Tim completed his Bachelor of Arts in Music from Liberty University in 2001. Trisha completed her Bachelor of Science in Family & Consumer Science from Liberty University in 2002.
Tim and Trisha consider it a privilege to be serving the Lord at Southpointe!
E-mail Pastor Tim
Brad McKerley
Brad and Courtney have been married since 2004. Brad, a native of Florida, graduated with a Church Ministries degree from Clearwater Christian College in 2001. He earned his Masters of Divinity degree from Calvary Theological Seminary in 2004. Courtney has a degree in Commercial Art and is a stay at home mom with their daughter Bailey and son Shai.
Brad and Courtney are excited about the opportunity to serve the Lord here at Southpointe and look forward to impacting the lives of future Christian leaders.
E-mail Pastor Brad
David and Darlene grew up in the Atlanta, GA area and have been married for 20+ years. David and Darlene are the proud parents of three children: Danielle, Daila and David Jr. David joined the Southpointe team in June 2010 after serving the Chapel in Buffalo, NY since 2004. David earned his Bachelor of Science in Religion degree from Liberty University and is currently working on his Masters of Arts in Religion with an emphasis in Leadership.
The Miller's are excited to be back in Florida and the opportunity to serve at Southpointe.
E-mail Pastor David
Gloria has been married to her husband Tom for 30 years and they have 2 grown children. Gloria has also lived in Florida for 30 years and have worked for Southpointe since 2002 (started as a volunteer).
Gloria considers it a privilege to serve here at Southpointe.
E-mail Gloria
Administrative and Financial Assistant
David and Kathy have been married since 1976 and have one daughter. They are both native Floridians and have been residents of Lake County since 2003 and members of Southpointe since 2004. Kathy was hired as Administrative and Financial Assistant in May of 2007.
Kathy considers it a privilege to serve here at Southpointe.
E-mail Kathy
Children's and Preschool Director
Elaine and her husband Jim have been married for 27 years. She and Jim have 3 grow children (all boys) and have lived in central Florida since 1988. Elaine has worked at Southpointe for almost five years. Elaine was born and raised in India where her parents were Missionaries. Elaine has a Bachelors in Christian Education from Nyack College and a Master of Professional Studies from Alliance Theological Seminary.
Elaine considers it a priviledge to serve at Southpointe.
E-mail Elaine
Students Assistant
Mike and his amazing wife Ginger have been married for 10 years and they have 2 awesome children, Solomon and Hope. He has lived in Florida for the past 21 years and in central Florida for 13 of those years. Mike has been employed at Southpointe since March of 2008. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Religion from Palm Beach Atlantic University and a Master of Divinity from Luther Rice Seminary.
Mike considers it a joy and a blessing to serve at Southpointe.
E-mail Mike
Ministry Assistant for Pastor Ron and Pastor Tim
Jonea has lived in Central Florida since 1999 and has been on staff at Southpointe since June of 2006. She has a Bachelor of Science in Worship and Music Ministry from Liberty University and a Master of Arts in Religion from Liberty Theological Seminary.
Jo considers it a priviledge to serve here at Southpointe.
E-mail Jonea
Listed below are the ministries of Southpointe Baptist Fellowship. Each one is designed to help you become what God wants you to be. Click on any of the various ministiries to find out more about them.
Discipleship at Southpointe encompasses Bible Fellowship classes on Sunday mornings, off-campus and on-campus Bible studies during the week and other classes that meet dealing with specific subjects. Below is an exhaustive list of classes that happen every week at Southpointe or are coming soon. A map of our facilities is available on "Downloads" page.
Bible Fellowship Classes
8:00 AM
Early Birds (50+) Room #177
Morning Doves (50+) Room #162
9:15 AM
Nursery & Preschool (birth - kindergarten) Noah's Landing
Discovery Kidz (1st - 2nd grade) Room #220
Discovery Kidz (3rd - 5th grade) Room #221
Refuge Student Ministries (6th - 12th grade) Youth Room
Cross Seekers (20-30) Room #203
Couples for Christ (30-50) Room #218
Unity (40+) Rooms #216 - #217
Harvesters (55+) Room #177
10:45 AM
Children's Church (1st - 5th grade) Youth Room
Disciples of the Cross (40-70) Room #216
Koinonia (50+) Room #17
Grace Ladies (50-80 ladies only) Room #162
Home Bible Studies on Tuesday nights:
Plantation Home Bible Study at the Baugher's at 7:00 PM for ages 29 to 70.
Royal Highlands Home Bible Study at the Spahr's at 7:00 PM for ages 50+.
Okahumpka Home Bible Study at the Cason's at 7:00 PM for ages 50+.
Women of the Word Bible Study
Takes place in the Youth Room every Thursday from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. It is for ladies 50+ and they meet for Godly fellowship, prayer and study of God's Word.
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Children are Important at Southpointe!
Discovery Kidz is a place where 1st through 5th graders can discover Gods truth and love, through a wide range of programs and activities.
Our programs include: Sunday Morning Bible Fellowship, Kids Church, Discovery Kidz Wednesday Nights, Kids Summer Camp, and Spring and Fall Festivals
All of our children's programs are Bible-focused, kid-friendly, safe, and fun.
The Children's Ministry is rasing money for Centri-Kid Camp! Our goal is
$3991.00! So far we have raised $1425.00! Help us get to our goal by
particapting in our fundraisers.
The Ministry to Men is here to help you become the man that God wants you to be.
Upcoming Ministry to Men Events:
May 2010:
July 2010:
August 2010:
September 18, 2010:
November 2010:
At Southpointe, we have people from many different walks of life. Although God is more concerned with the attitude of our heart than with the style of our music, we strive for a contemporary balance of new and traditional music. We pray this will enable everyone to be involved in corporate worship.
We believe the adult choir is the entry point into the Music Ministry. Out of this group comes the opportunity to be a part of other groups within the Ministry. We also offer a program for preschool and kindergarteners, Little Treble Makers. Its never too early to start worshiping the Lord!!!
There are other opportunities in the Music and Worship Ministry to serve the Lord, other than with your voice. If you play an instrument, the Praise Band would be your outlet for worship. If you are more technology minded, the Media Team would be the place to use your talents for God.
That is just a taste of the Music Ministry at Southpointe. If you want to know more, feel free to give me a call. I will be glad to answer any questions you may have.
I trust that the Music and Worship Ministry will be a blessing to you as you worship at Southpointe.
Pastor of Music & Worship
Noahs Landing is for children ages Birth to Kindergarten. Faithful volunteers lovingly work with our little ones and help them to experience the awe and wonder of Gods love.
Open Arms Ministry
Welcome Center Receptionists: Introduce newcomers to our church by offering information and direction on ministries, classes, and facilities during periods of time when the church is open for services or special events.
Greeters: Welcome people witha friendly, warm greeting, and assit visitors or others as they come to Southpointe for worship services, classes or special events.
Ushers: Handle "people" and "paper". Help attendees find a seat for worship serivces or special events, hand our paper, and collect paper...dollars!
Parking Assistants: Be able to wave their arms and smile at the same time, and help direct traffic on the property during worship services, classes or special events.
The Prayer Ministry at Southpointe meets on Wednesday nights at 5:00 PM and 6:30 PM. At 5:00 PM in the Conference Room the Prayer Ministry meets for Intercessory Prayer and at 6:30 PM is the Prayer & Praise Service in the Choir Room (Room #177). You can always place your prayer requests on the Prayer Cross in the alcove to the left of the main entrance. Or you can use the contact form on the "Info & Prayer" page to e-mail your prayer request or call the church office at 352-728-8580.
The Women’s Ministry at Southpointe Baptist Fellowship provides an opportunity for ministry and fellowship for women at every stage of life. Events and projects are planned with the ultimate goals of reaching women for Jesus Christ and for growth in their relationship with Him.
Through mission and service projects, conferences, workshops, brunches, programs and excursions women can interact with God, His Word and each other, encouraging and celebrating as they minister at Southpointe, in the community, and in the world.
We have monthly activities that are planned for all age groups and activities to invite the unsaved to not only hear the gospel but to see that Christians can have fun. Our motto is “More Girlfriends, More Fun!”
Go to the Downloads page to download our lastest newsletter with has a list of all of our planned 2010 activities.
If you have any questions or prayer requests please contact the church office by phone, mail, in person, or you can use the contact form to the right.
Southpointe Baptist Fellowship
Phone: 352-728-8580
Fax: 352-728-1986
Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 8AM to 5 PM
Friday: 8AM to 12PM
Sundays - 9:15AM & 10:45AM
Wednesdays - 6:30 PM
Welcome to the Southpointe Baptist Fellowship Sermon Page. We offer three different ways that you can experience our sermon archive: audio, video, or download.
AUDIO
VIDEO
DOWNLOAD
In order to see all the audio in the archive move your mouse over the player and click on the 3 bars to access the menu.
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In order to see all the videos in the archive move your mouse over the video window and click on the 3 bars to access the menu.
Below are a two options for downloading the sermon. If you have iTunes use the "Get the iTunes Feed" option. If not, then use the "Get the RSS Feed" option. Simply click on either option and you will be taken to a new browser page.
Note that Southpointe Baptist Fellowship does not endorse any of the advertisements that run across the bottom of this page during video nor does it endorse any of the suggested/recommended shows that are displayed while we are not broadcasting live.
Southpointe Baptist Fellowship Calendar of Events
Week of August 30, 2010 through September 5, 2010:
Monday -
Perkins 7:00 PM (meets at the Perkins beside Oakwood )
Tuesday -
Wednesday -
Conference Room 7:00 AM
Perkins 8:00 AM (meets at the Perkins beside Oakwood)
Conference Room 5:00 PM
Youth Room 6:00 PM
Sanctuary 6:30 PM
Choir Room (Room #177) 6:30 PM
Room #221 6:30 PM
Thursday -
Friday -
Saturday -
Sunday -
Early Birds (55+) Room #177
Morning Doves (55+) Room #162
Unity (40-70) Rooms #216 - #217
Koinonia (50+) Room #177
Grace (50+ ladies only) Room #162
9:15 AM & 10:45 AM Sanctuary
Other Announcements and Upcoming Events
Announcements:
Events:
January 2010
Women's Newsletter
Bulletin August 22, 2010
Nursery Schedule August 2010
Map of Facilities
Summer Music Camp
2010 Registration
Church Directory
Links
BibleGateway.com: The Bible Gateway is a tool for reading and researching scripture online -- all in the language or translation of your choice! It provides advanced searching capabilities, which allow readers to find and compare particular passages in scripture based on keywords, phrases, or scripture reference.
Care for Pastors: Care for Pastors counsels pastors through the tough times. In counseling for pastors and accountability for pastors, we bring you back to emotional healthiness. We also offer small, intimate pastor conferences, on-site short-term housing as well as practical benevolence support for pastors in need. All our services are offered on a sliding scale fee (often free of charge).
Christianbook.com: If you shop on Christianbook.com click on our link and a percentage of what you spend will support the ministry of Southpointe!
Crosswalk.com: Crosswalk.com has a huge repository of online devotionals. The great part is that you can choose to do them online or have them sent to your email everyday!
Facebook.com: Have a facebook account? Become a fan!
GotQuestions.org: Do you have a question about God, Jesus, the Bible, or theology? Have you ever needed help understanding a Bible verse or passage? Are there any spiritual issues in your life for which you need advice or counsel? The Bible has the answers, we'll find them for you!
Youversion.com: Youversion.com is an excellent online Bible. It has a wide variety of translations (KJV, NIV, NLT, etc.). It has a good selection of different Bible reading plans to fit your schedule. It even has an online audio bible. The best part is that you can access it from the interent or your mobile phone!
Online Giving
If you would like to give online click on our PayPal button to the left.
Who is Jesus?
The story of Redemption
The story of redemption is about the living God. He has been writing a grand and glorious narrative of His goodness and grace since before time began. We enter into His story at creation. For His glory, God created this world good and peaceful and offered us the opportunity of unbroken fellowship with Himself. However, as Genesis 3 tells us, things went wrong. Through one man's disobedience, we fell from this joyful state of fellowship. Sin entered our hearts, and with that sin, the world became twisted and fractured.
The harmony and peace that creation once enjoyed was damaged by sin and broken in disrepair. Since that time, God has patiently and purposefully continued the story of redemption. God sent His only Son, Jesus, who came and lived a perfect, sinless life and offered Himself as a sacrifice for our sin on the cross. Jesus endured God's wrath on behalf of sin. In a dark and horrendous moment of suffering and death, peace and beauty and hope burst forth as Christ rose three days later from the grave. What was once broken God restored through His Son. Through Christ we have been offered restoration and reconciliation. God takes that which is broken and makes it new. The Father invites His children into relationship with Him and into the newness of life Christ offers. We urge you to explore this story further. What God starts He will bring to completion, and we pray that you would be woven into the narrative.
If you feel Christ inviting you into this story inviting you into restored relationship with the living God turn to Him in repentance and put your trust in Him and the work He accomplished on the cross to redeem you and save you.
If you would like to connect with one of our pastoral staff members, please visit the "Info&Prayer" page fill out the contact form and we will contact you shortly.
