Money is one of the most sensitive—and revealing—topics Jesus ever addressed.
Not because He needed it… but because it competes for our hearts.
In this message, we begin a new series called Headlock, wrestling with a deeper question beneath money, possessions, and generosity:
What really has a hold on you?
Why does the topic of money make us uncomfortable?
Why does it feel more personal than almost anything else?
And why did Jesus talk about it so often?
Walking through Jesus’ encounter with the rich young ruler in Matthew 19, we discover that the issue was never about wealth—it was about the heart. A moral, obedient man senses something is missing, and Jesus exposes what’s quietly holding him captive.
This message isn’t about giving more.
It’s about being free.
Because generosity doesn’t start with your wallet—it starts with a heart no longer mastered by the temporary.
Whether you’re skeptical, curious, or committed, this message invites honest self-examination and offers hope that God wants something for you, not something from you.
What—or who—has a hold on your heart?
Sunday Teachings drop every Monday and new episodes of The Extra Point drop every Tuesday! To hear the Sunday teachings that are discussed for the Extra Point, visit the previously aired episode of The Southridge Church Podcast.
