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How to turn the valleys in life into mountain top experiences. Like 2020, 2021 was a challenging and difficult year for most of us. lockdowns, mandates, economic uncertainty, separation from those we care about and wave after wave of new strains. The Bible refers to these seasons as valleys, and it's often in the valleys we do the most learning. Today Pastor Shawn takes a look at Psalm 23 to help us see how God is the great shepherd.

Words are powerful. We know this to be true. Think of the words spoken to you already this day. Which were most powerful? Metaphors are powerful words. Our ability to use words to express emotion and elicit emotion is powerful. Life clouds our ability to interact Scripture. Though we like to state Scripture…

Introduction Main Point Message The Good Shepherd 10 “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly. 11 “I am the good shepherd; the good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep. 12 “He who is a hired hand, and not a shepherd, who is not…

Peter commands the elders of the church to shepherd the flock of God. How is he to do that and what is involved ? Also, what does calling the church sheep have to do with this command? Join Pastor Steve as we answers these and many more questions in our study from 1 Peter 5:2-4.

Jesus was traveling through Galilee, on his way to Jerusalem. People often gathered around Jesus. Jesus’ disciples and detractors followed him. The tax collectors and sinners wanted to hear what Jesus had to say. He ate with sinners and tax collectors (seen as collaborators with their political enemy,…

Message This evening, you have witnessed a presentation of the first Christmas. Of the characters involved in the play, you were first introduced to a young Joseph and Mary, those new parents that beamed with joy at their firstborn child. You also met an angel that came winging down with a message from…

I do it willingly Would you willingly do anything to protect your children? To what length would you be willing to go? Jesus has been teaching on His willingness, His choice that opened the door for us and our choice of Jesus. Jesus choice ( Jn10:16-18 ) The Fathers love ( Jn10:17 ) The shepherds example…

Four Statements: Jesus is God! Jesus knows you! Jesus died for you! You can know God! 1 The word of the Lord came to me: 2 “Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel; prophesy, and say to them, even to the shepherds, Thus says the Lord God : Ah, shepherds of Israel who have been feeding yourselves!…

Introduction The Text in Context “I AM” the bread of life “I AM” the light of the world Today, the third of these “I AM” statements unique to the book of John. It’s All About Jesus Jesus and the Pharisees are bumping heads once again after He heals the man born blind. Jesus tells the Pharisees that they…

Setting: Jesus is in Jerusalem, at the Feast of Tabernacles. He has been preaching and letting the people know that He is the Light of the World. He is God come in the flesh. He is doing the works of God the Father, and is the great ‘I Am’. The Pharisees and Priests have been opposing Jesus, refusing…

Psalm 23 in the NKJV A Psalm of David. 1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. 3 He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow…

Let us pray…Speak to us o God. In these moments of reflection, may we open our ears to hear, our eyes to see, and our hearts and spirits to only feel your presence with us this day, Amen. As we begin this morning, I have to admit that I am exhausted…aren’t you? Over the last month, it seems way longer,…

The book of Psalms is perhaps one of the most beloved books of the Bible by many followers of Jesus Christ. It is full of beauty and wonder, of worship and adoration, of confidence and trust. Of all the psalms in the Bible perhaps none is better known that the 23rd psalm. It is a passage loved by people…

If the biblical evidence argues for a congregational polity, that is- the evidence in the NT shows the church as a whole, or the congregation making all the decisions in the church, then were does that leave the authority of the pastor? How can a pastor lead or shepherd the flock, if the flock is the…

I Peter is God’s letter to the church that describes in great detail the grace that is essential in order to navigate through suffering so that the church will not only survive, but thrive in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. One thought summary by chapter: I Peter 1…

The central lesson deals with true and false worship, true and false approaches to God. (POSB)

In John 10 Jesus reveals one of his key roles: being the good shepherd who will never abandon his sheep, no matter the sacrifice required. Join Matt in his debut sermon as he explores what this means for us.

Jesus calls us his shepherd. What does that mean? What sort of Shepherd is he? And will we accept him as our shepherd?

Follow the generations of a people who chose to depart from God.

I. Introduction Thematic orientation, following the theme of Shepherds throughout the book of Jeremiah Jeremiah uses this common vocation as an analogy for all three anointed offices in Israel, but only once for Kings. Mostly Prophets and Priests. Begins in Jer 2:8 and follows through Jer 51:23 . Most…

The Good Shepherd of Souls John 9:39-41 & 10:1-11 June 9, 2024 READ TEXT Video If you have spent any time with sheep, you know how stubborn, obstinate and just plain dumb they can be. At the first sign of trouble, they have one response, run to the barn. If no barn, they are at the mercy of whatever…

Introduction Currently, I am reading a book on the art of manipulation and deception. This book is so discouraging in that it truthfully demonstrates the darkness of the world and the way in which one can use darkness to fulfill their own desires. Unfortunately, the artistry of darkness is so common…