Southeast Christian Church
Southeast Christian Church

Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, KY invites you to join us in Connecting with Jesus and one another through our weekly podcast with teaching from Senior Pastor Kyle Idleman.

Everything in this series—the battle, the power, the redemption, the community—only makes sense in light of eternity. It’s not a consolation prize; it’s the destination giving everything else meaning. What if we lived today like forever is coming? Speaker: Kyle Idleman
Maybe the most distinctively Christian idea is this: nothing is wasted and no one is too far gone. The Kingdom of God is history’s greatest recycling program, taking the broken and making it new. Transformation is possible because of one man: Jesus. John 4:1-26 Speaker: Dave Stone
The Kingdom doesn’t just name the problem; it brings the solution. Wherever Jesus went, things changed. That authority didn’t retire at His ascension. It was released through His Spirit and people. We are to live like the Kingdom is real in practice. Speaker: Trip Lee
Most of us know the Christian life involves spiritual warfare but don’t live like it. We treat the enemy as abstraction while our marriages, thoughts, and faith take hits. Paul said our battle isn’t against flesh and blood. What if we believed that? Ephesians 6: 10-18 Speaker: Kyle Idleman
Nobody warns you how quickly the Red Sea fades. One day a miracle; the next a mob. What kept Moses wasn’t momentum but showing up desperate before God every day. Manna came every morning—just enough, never extra. That’s the rhythm God wants for us. Exodus 16: 1-30 (with Exodus 14: 21-31; 15: 22-24) Speaker: Lucas DeVries
As the plagues unfold, Moses sees God do what only God can. Each miracle reminds him the mission was never his. When God moves, we aren’t to take credit—we’re to trust more deeply, point others to Him more clearly, and remember who is really leading. Exodus 5-14 (Overview) Speaker: Bryson Koch
Moses’ calling didn’t begin at the burning bush. God had been shaping him for decades. Calling rarely starts with a dramatic God-moment. It’s often a burden you can’t shake, and through simple obedience, God does the extraordinary with the ordinary. Exodus 2:11-25; 3:1-15 Speaker: Lucas DeVries
Moses didn’t begin as a leader, but as a baby in a basket—carried by the courage of ordinary women and the unseen hand of God. Before Moses knew his calling, God was at work. Leadership rarely begins with a spotlight but with God’s quiet preparation. Exodus 1:1-2: 10 Speaker: Bryson Koch
Joseph lived 110 years, each moment woven by God into a beautiful tapestry—what often seemed like loose strands were just new beginnings. When things seem hopeless, we are to keep our eyes on the bigger picture…and the One who weaves it all together. Genesis 46-50 Speaker: Trip Lee
Facing famine, Joseph’s brothers went to Egypt for help. There they found Joseph holding their fate in his hands. Instead of malice, he chose mercy. Instead of revenge, restoration. In a plot twist only God could write, family wounds were healed. Genesis 42-45 Speaker: Dave Stone
Even when Joseph was in prison, God was at work behind the scenes. When Pharaoh had troubling dreams, God enabled Joseph to interpret them. For years, Joseph sat powerlessness in prison but overnight became the most powerful man in Egypt. Genesis 41-42 Speaker: Kyle Idleman
When Potiphar’s wife tried to seduce him, Joseph didn’t hesitate—he ran far and fast. Though he chose the path of righteousness, it led him directly into jail. Joseph’s work was seemingly finished, but God wasn’t done. He had only just begun. Genesis 39 Speaker: Trip Lee
After sharing his God-inspired dream, Joseph’s life spiraled into a nightmare. Sold by his brothers to slave traders, once the favorite in Jacob’s household, he became the lowest in Potiphar’s palace. Still, God began to do what He does best…redeem. Genesis 37-38 Speaker: Kyle Idleman
Wrestling with God, Jacob entered the ring high and mighty but left it lowly and limping. He had won every fight up to that point, but in God more than met his match. God will do whatever it takes to get our attention—not to hurt us, but to help us. Genesis 32:22-32 Speaker: Kyle Idleman
Marriage is beautiful, but not always blissful. In Jacob’s multiple marriages, we see some of the harsh realities that are faced when two become one. Still, even when disappointment hits deep and wide, the grace of God runs deeper and wider. Genesis 29 : 14 - 30 : 24 Speaker: Kyle Idleman
Home is where the heart is, but it’s also too often where the hurt is. Yet, looking at Isaac and his family, we see that even when we wound or are wounded by those we love, redemption is possible—not because we’re good, but because God is. Genesis 25 : 19 - 27 : 40 Speaker: Brock O'Dell
After more than 25 years, Abraham and Sarah’s son was born, but their journey of faith had just begun. The journey begins with a first step and only ends when we see Jesus. In the meantime, we are to live by faith, not by sight, one step at a time. Genesis 21-22 Speaker: Lucas DeVries
God’s mercy is real—so is His judgment. In Sodom and Gomorrah, both are clear. Before destruction, God provides Lot’s family a way of escape. Even when evil abounds, He sees His faithful few. This message shows how seriously God takes sin and grace. Genesis 18:16-33; 19 Speaker: Kyle Idleman
When all seemed lost and time was no more, God fulfilled His promise to Abraham and Sarah with a son. The timing defied logic, but God’s Word never fails. Even on rough terrain and bleak horizons, keep walking with God, believing He knows the way. Genesis 18:1-15 Speaker: Kyle Idleman
Along the journey, God promised Abram much. But with the path windy and timing unclear, Abram took matters into his own hands, only further complicating his life. This message explores the tension of trusting God even when His timing makes no sense. Genesis 15-17 Speaker: Kyle Idleman
Needing their own space to grow, Abram let his nephew Lot choose his land first. Lot chose by sight, not faith—and it didn’t go as expected. Abram, however, trusted the Lord to guide him, even when it seemed he was being led away from greener grass. Genesis 13-14 Speaker: Kyle Idleman
A journey of faith begins with the first step. God’s invitation to Abram is the same to us: follow Him, obey Him, trust Him—one step at a time. This message shares guidance on how to walk by faith, not by sight, even when the destination is unclear. Genesis 12:1-9 Speaker: Carl Kuhl
The people set out to build a tower to the heavens. The design was sound, but their motive impure. In response, God confused their language and foiled their plans. Likewise, idolatry can slip into our plans and invite God’s resistance into our lives. Genesis 11:1-11 Speaker: Bryson Koch
Sin took the world by storm, and so with a heavy heart God sent a storm—a flood—to reset creation. In mercy, He spared one man, his family, and the animals He had created. Even now, when it seems like all is dead and gone, hope is alive and well. Genesis 6-8 Speaker: Kyle Idleman
Sin escalated quickly. One generation tasted a forbidden fruit, the next committed murder—Cain killing his brother Abel. God warned Cain of “sin crouching at the door,” but he ignored it. Sin still lurks today, but with God’s help, it can be subdued. Genesis 4:1-15 Speaker: Brock O'Dell
God’s creation was paradise—until it wasn’t. The enemy arrived, a lie was told, and sin was chosen. Paradise was lost, but hope remained. Though sin brought consequences, God drew near, not abandoning His people, but promising to rescue them. Genesis 3 Speaker: Kyle Idleman
All of creation was made by God, but only humans were made to be like God—created in His image. In this message, we will take a deep look at what it means to be made in the image of God and why it matters. Genesis 1: 26-27 Speaker: Dave Stone
There was nothing. Then, God spoke and there was everything. As we study Genesis 1, we will be on the front row to watch God do what He does best—create. We will explore what God created, but even more importantly why He created—to love and be loved. Genesis 1 Speaker: Carl Kuhl
Most people are always chasing after more in hopes that contentment will eventually come, but it never does. Paul shares the secret of contentment isn’t about acquiring more but knowing Jesus more. He is the “enough” we’ve been looking for all along. Philippians 4: 11-20 Speaker: Kyle Idleman
Paul emphatically states the message found throughout Philippians: Rejoice, I say it again, rejoice. Though chained in a cell, his joy couldn’t be restrained. He will help us step farther into peace and joy. For Christ-followers, peace is a promise. Philippians 4:1-10 Speaker: Kyle Idleman
We’re tempted to place confidence in the flesh—success, wealth, appearance—but that’s the world’s way, not the Kingdom’s. Paul shows a better path: not self-confidence but God confidence. Righteousness doesn’t come from ourselves, but from Christ. Philippians 3:1-11 Speaker: Bryson Koch
Jesus had everything but gave it up, coming down from heaven to reach us. Paul urges Christ-followers to do the same—giving up position, power, and comfort to reach more with the Gospel. Paul depicts greatness not as upward movement, but downward. Philippians 2:1-11 Speaker: Lucas DeVries
Paul wasn’t timid in his faith or shy about the truth. Though we shouldn’t be brash, we should be bold. This week, we’ll look at Paul’s own boldness while also cultivating a greater sense of personal boldness in telling others about Jesus. Philippians 1:20-30 Speaker: Carl Kuhl
Paul emphasized gratitude for the Gospel partnership he shared with the Philippian believers. Every Christ-follower has a part to play to help the Gospel reach ONE more, and this week, we’ll celebrate the collective work God is doing through us. Philippians 1:1-11 Speaker: Kyle Idleman
When a tree is planted in healthy soil next to a reliable source of water, abundant fruit is inevitable. As we put down deep roots in the Word of God, fruit will not just be a possibility in some seasons, but an inevitable reality in all seasons. Psalm 1; Matthew 7 Speaker: Kyle Idleman
As Christ followers, our goal isn’t just to dabble in Scripture, but to grow deep roots in it. By learning to understand God’s purpose and plan for Scripture, we can move beyond simply dabbling in it and allow our roots to grow, strong and deep. Psalm 1; 2 Timothy 3:16 Speaker: Kyle Idleman
Trip Lee, a gifted communicator and friend of Southeast, shares a powerful message about the extravagant generosity of God to begin the new year. Speaker: Trip Lee
One at a Time Weekend is a special weekend to celebrate what God has done through one life at a time over the last year and anticipate what He will do in 2026. Join us for a special time of worship, preaching, and prayer. Speaker: Lucas DeVries
Throughout the Gospel of Mark, Jesus said “yes” to all kinds of people…men, women, rich, poor, religious, sinful, influential, invisible. His appearance in the world—from the manger to the cross—was an emphatic YES to all humanity and a YES to YOU. Mark 16:15 Speaker: Kyle Idleman
Following Jesus is an invitation into vulnerability. We’re tempted to avoid any sense of vulnerability so that we’re not seen as weak, but Jesus, the strongest person of all time, regularly modeled vulnerability throughout His life and ministry. Mark 14: 32-34 Speaker: Dave Stone
As followers of Christ, we must be willing to say NO, especially when correcting injustices we encounter in life. When Jesus saw injustice in the temple, He took extreme action. By following His example, we learn how and when to Say Yes to Saying NO. Mark 11: 15-19 Speaker: Kyle Idleman
By feeding the 4,000, Jesus showed us how to say yes to compassion. Never just a feeling, compassion is an internal reaction that leads to external action. Jesus’ compassion was followed by action. We are to live lives marked by active compassion. Mark 8:1-10 Speaker: Bryson Koch
Though His time had endless demands, Jesus modeled the importance of rest. Our culture is obsessed with busyness, but sacrificing rest means ignoring His example. Jesus doesn’t invite us into laziness, but He does invite into a regular, quiet rhythm. Mark 6: 30-32 Speaker: Carl Kuhl
When the disciples panicked during a violent storm, Jesus was at peace. He calmed both the sea and their inner fear, telling them to choose faith. Facing our own storms, Jesus tells us, “Choose faith in Me, and a sense of calm will eventually come.” Mark 4: 35-41 Speaker: Matt Reagan
Interruptions are inevitable. Instead of being annoyed, Jesus embraced them, using those moments for His most powerful work. By observing His example, we can learn how to respond to the interruptions we face with a greater sense of purpose and grace. Mark 2:1-12 Speaker: Kyle Idleman
Despite constant crowds, Jesus sought solitude to connect with the Author of Life. Our Heavenly Father still speaks, but His voice is hard to hear in the chaos of culture. Solitude isn't optional; it's the priority everything else gets built on. Mark 1:32-39 Speaker: Kyle Idleman
We all have a story—some full of unexpected turns, others steady and faithful. But no matter your story, the goal is the same: let it point to the King and His Kingdom. David will help us remember that every face has a name, and every name has a story—and when we fill our stories with prayer, purpose, and people, we become part of something much bigger than ourselves. Romans 16 Speaker: David Nasser
Culturally, submission is a posture to avoid at all costs. Yet, as Christ followers, we are to willingly submit. Doing so can be hard, but it is holy. In fact, submission becomes possible when we submit to others as if submitting to the Lord Himself. Colossians 3:18-4:1 Speaker: Kyle Idleman
Culturally, submission is a posture to avoid at all costs. Yet, as Christ followers, we are to willingly submit. Doing so can be hard, but it is holy. In fact, submission becomes possible when we submit to others as if submitting to the Lord Himself. Colossians 3:18-4:1 Speaker: Kyle Idleman
We are earthly ambassadors for heaven, and so whatever you do, do it as a representative of Lord Jesus. In this message, we will look at how to practically remove the rags of earthly behavior and put on the clothing of heaven. Colossians 3:1-17 Speaker: Dave Stone
Our suffering in this life is real, but not wasted. God uses it to encourage dependence on Christ’s power. Between now and heaven, don’t become distracted by empty human philosophies or traditions. Instead, keep your eyes and heart fully on Christ. Colossians 1:24-2:23 Speaker: Kyle Idleman
As Christians, our belief is not primarily about “what” but “who”—Jesus. His death, burial, and resurrection is the foundation of our faith. He created all and is ruler over all. We must hold tight to Jesus, while also freely sharing Him with others. Colossians 1:1-23 Speaker: Kyle Idleman
We rarely take the time to think about what we think about. But we need to—and often. With a bit of discipline and a heavy dose of relying on the Holy Spirit, we can take control of our thoughts and, in doing so, reset the trajectory of our lives. Speaker: Brock O'Dell
The way you start your day matters. Specifically, the thoughts you begin with will shape the rest of your day. This message will include practical, Biblical teaching about living with intentionality and making every moment count. Speaker: Kyle Idleman
The words we say reveal what is on our minds, but also continually shape them, impacting others and ourselves. This message will teach us to be careful with words and how saying those of God out loud can help transform our hearts and minds. Speaker: Kyle Idleman
Constant distractions fill our minds with “nothing.” Learning to take every thought captive retrains us to avoid filling our minds with an excess of nothing, which squeezes out what matters most in life, but more seriously, who matters most in life. Speaker: Carl Kuhl
What we expose our minds to influences and shapes us in significant ways often beyond our conscious awareness. Using various Scriptures, this message will deepen our understanding of mind exposure and increase our vigilance to protect our minds. Speaker: Kyle Idleman
Our minds are constantly being shaped and reshaped. Using Romans 12:1-2, we will learn how to experience life transformation by renewing our minds. By resigning to the leading of the Holy Spirit, our minds can be molded in a God-honoring way. Speaker: Kyle Idleman
Ultimately, forgiveness is a gift that we give ourselves. Perhaps, though, the only way you can do that is if you receive the best gift of forgiveness there ever was. Speaker: Kyle Idleman
Much like grief, there are stages to forgiveness. It’s a path and a process that can be painful. But eventually God can and will lead you to replace anger and resentment with forgiveness and grace. Speaker: Kyle Idleman
Much like grief, there are stages to forgiveness. It’s a path and a process that can be painful. But eventually God can and will lead you to replace anger and resentment with forgiveness and grace. Speaker: Kyle Idleman
Following Jesus takes a lifetime. It’s essential that, if we want to make the maximum impact, we finish well. We do that by growing in resilience. There will be ups and downs in our journey, and we must be prepared for both the highs and the lows. (2 Kings 20; Isaiah 38-39; 2 Chronicles 32) Speaker: Lucas DeVries
No matter how faithful we are to God, disaster sometimes seeks us out. How do we not just hang on to Christ, but lead others to do so as well? We should feel inspired to prepare for the storm, and when in the storm, comforted that we’re not alone. (2 Kings 18:13-19:36; 2 Chronicles 32:1-21; Isaiah 36-37) Speaker: Carl Kuhl
We can’t change a generation alone. But instead of waiting for someone else to do something, we need to take the lead, asking others to join us in attacking the evil in our world and being absolutely dedicated to every detail of the Word of God. (2 Chronicles 30-31) Speaker: Carl Kuhl
The evil we’ve experienced in the past, when viewed through a God-lens, inspires us to do something to change it. Let the evil around us make us to want to take action, devoting ourselves to living out the Word of God. (2 Kings 17, 18:1; 2 Chronicles 29; Isaiah 14 :28-32) Speaker: Carl Kuhl
Why hasn’t Jesus come back yet? Is He forgetful, busy, or just slow? No, God is patient, waiting for everyone to have opportunity to know Him. Therefore, as we await Jesus’ return, our mission is to do everything we can to help make that happen. (2 Peter 3) Speaker: Bryson Koch
False teachers are eloquent, but deceptive and dangerous, especially in today’s digital world. As men of faith, we can serve our families well by taking the posture of watchmen, carefully evaluating what our children are exposed to. (2 Peter 2) Speaker: Kyle Idleman
It’s easy to settle for the temporary realities of life instead of leaning into the eternal. However, with Jesus’ return imminent, now is the time to stand firm on the truth, making every effort to respond to God’s promises by deepening in faith. (2 Peter 1) Speaker: Brock O'Dell
We often wonder why Jesus doesn’t return as soon as we would expect. God isn’t slow in keeping His promises, but patient. Still, Jesus could return anytime. In the homestretch, we want to live for His return while helping others be ready as well. (1 Peter 5:1-14) Speaker: Dave Stone
Suffering is unavoidable and comes with living in this broken world. However, our suffering isn’t in vain. It can be used for good, but also intensifies our longing for heaven. We can suffer well knowing it won’t be wasted, and it won’t last forever. (1 Peter 3: 13-4: 19) Speaker: Kyle Idleman
As Temporary Residents, we are called to submit within our human relationships, even when it isn’t easy. Willing submission is a counter-cultural, strange way to live. However, when we choose submission, we help people get a glimpse of Jesus. (1 Peter 2:13-3:12) Speaker: Matt Reagan
In this Mother’s Day message, we celebrate mothers for the way they nourish their families while also encouraging mothers not to forsake their own spiritual nourishment that comes from the Lord. (1 Peter 2:1-12) Speaker: Kyle Idleman
While Jesus saved us from a life void of meaning with one that is holy and full, we tend to drift back to the familiarity of the empty life. Reminded of the high price He paid to rescue us from empty living, it is time to put an end to empty. 1 Peter 1:13-25 Speaker: Bryson Koch
There is a tendency to live as if this world is our final destination. But, remembering we have a heavenly inheritance that will never perish can give us the courage to endure the trials of this life that will only last a little while in comparison. (1 Peter 1 :1-12) Speaker: Carl Kuhl