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John 2:1-12 (The Dawning of the Kingdom of God)

The Shepherd's ChurchJun 21, 2020

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John 18:15-18, 25-27 (Missing Jesus Part 3)

John 18:15-18, 25-27 (Missing Jesus Part 3)

Just as Peter faltered in the face of adversity, we're reminded of our own moments of doubt and denial. But through it all, there's hope in the restoration Christ offers, calling us to embrace bold faith even in the midst of life's storms. When we are faced with comfort or courageous commitment, will we stand firm or falter like Peter in the sandstorm of life?

Mar 26, 202438:23
John 18:2-11 (Missing Jesus - Part 1)

John 18:2-11 (Missing Jesus - Part 1)

In John's passage, Jesus is often misunderstood, much like navigating without GPS. Some, like Judas, betray Him for personal gain. Others, like the guards, blindly follow authority. Even Peter misunderstands Jesus's true victory. Yet, the Gospel remains a beacon of hope, guiding us back to the truth of who Jesus is and His divine purpose for us.

Mar 11, 202439:28
John 18:1-9 (Christ the True and better)

John 18:1-9 (Christ the True and better)

In today's passage, Jesus is doing things on two levels. On the surface, Christ is getting arrested, betrayed, and will soon be en route to a sham trial. Under the surface, however, there is more going on than meets the eye. Join us this week as we peer behind the layers of John 18 to see all that Jesus is doing.

Mar 03, 202443:56
Philippians 1:1-11 (Participation in the Gospel)

Philippians 1:1-11 (Participation in the Gospel)

A Church that is participating in the Gospel has three characteristics: 1) They stay true to the Gospel of grace; 2) They are emotionally bound together in love; 3) AND They are making disciples. Join us as we consider these things this morning.

Feb 25, 202443:15
John 17:24-26 (A Prayer For Heaven)

John 17:24-26 (A Prayer For Heaven)

As Jesus ended His high priestly prayer, He turned His attention to heaven. And as we will see in this passage, heaven is not primarily about a place, it is about a person (i.e. being with Jesus). Join us as we dive into our final sermon on John 17.

Feb 18, 202450:23
John 17:22-24 (A Prayer For Sharing His Glory)

John 17:22-24 (A Prayer For Sharing His Glory)

She acknowledges that all glory comes from the Father, that in His incarnation and crucifixion He has been given that glory, and our of pure grace He has shared that glory with His people. Because of this, we grow in unity with one another, perfected in that unity, so that the nations will come to know God, and so that we will be with Him in heaven in full enjoyment of His presence forever!

Feb 11, 202441:14
John 17:20-21 (A Prayer For Us)

John 17:20-21 (A Prayer For Us)

After 19 verses of Jesus praying for His disciples, He alerts us that He has been praying for us the entire time as well. join us as we consider what Jesus' High Priestly prayer means for us, and what it means for the world.

Feb 04, 202446:20
John 17:17-19 - A Prayer For Sanctification

John 17:17-19 - A Prayer For Sanctification

As we continue looking into the Lord's great High Priestly Prayer, we arrive at Jesus' words in verses 17-19 about our sanctification. At the cross, Christ would sanctify Himself so that He could permanently sanctify us. This is positional sanctification. He also commands us to be continually sanctified, which is progressive sanctification. When both are happening in the life of the believer, they will be on mission. Join us as we explore these things together

Jan 28, 202435:30
John 17:14-16 (A Prayer For The Church Left In The World)

John 17:14-16 (A Prayer For The Church Left In The World)

As Jesus was preparing to depart, He prayed the most famous prayer in history; His High Priestly prayer. In that prayer, this week we saw how He prayed for the church that He has left in the world. Join us as we consider these things from John 17:14-16.

Jan 21, 202446:33
John 17:13 (A Prayer For Our Joy)

John 17:13 (A Prayer For Our Joy)

As we jump back into our main series on John's Gospel, we reenter Jesus' High Priestly prayer, where today we will see Jesus praying for our joy!

Jan 15, 202449:18
Philippians 1:27-2:16 (A Life Worthy of the Gospel)

Philippians 1:27-2:16 (A Life Worthy of the Gospel)

What could be so important that it could be considered worthy of Jesus’ redemptive work? Only the thing that God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit agreed together was worth the price of his death and resurrection: The redemption of a bride, a people for God’s only begotten son, to the glory of God. The value of the church to God cannot be overstated given the price he was willing to pay.

Jan 02, 202441:23
Christmas In Genesis (The Promise of a King)

Christmas In Genesis (The Promise of a King)

The promise of the King goes back to the most ancient passages. As we celebrate the Lordship and Kingship of Christ, born in the royal line of David, let us also remember hat His foundations are from old and His Kingdom will never end.

Dec 24, 202343:30
Christmas in Genesis (The Promise of Freedom)

Christmas in Genesis (The Promise of Freedom)

In the great scene, where Abraham is called to sacrifice his son Isaac, we see a picture of Gospel freedom. Like Isaac, God's Son, like Isaac was bound. But, unlike Isaac, God did not allow Jesus to walk away free, because in that event, He was purchasing our freedom.

Dec 17, 202335:51
Christmas in Genesis (The Promise of Blessing)

Christmas in Genesis (The Promise of Blessing)

Ask we saw last week, the hope of Christmas can be found in the first book of Genesis. There we learn that Jesus will not only be born of a virgin, but He will also bring about world-wide dominion and blessings. Join us as we consider how Christ inherits and will bring about the blessings of Abraham (Gen. 12:1-3) by being the true seed of Abraham (Gal. 3:16).

Dec 10, 202336:51
Christmas in Genesis (The Promise of a Son)

Christmas in Genesis (The Promise of a Son)

The foundation of Christmas does not begin in the Goaspel of Matthew or of Luke, but in the first chapters of Genesis. Join us as we explore the promise of a Son, who would come through a virgin's womb, prophesied thousands of years before it happened.

Dec 03, 202343:39
John 17:11-12 (A Prayer For Unity)

John 17:11-12 (A Prayer For Unity)

In Christ's magnificent prayer, He turns His focus onto the character and nature of the true church, who must not devolve into sinful patterns of disunity, but based on our union with Christ, we grow in unity with one another.

Nov 26, 202343:07
John 17:6-10 - A Prayer For His Lordship

John 17:6-10 - A Prayer For His Lordship

Salvation is not just the work of God in election and the work of Christ in revelation, but also the work of the Spirit in sanctification, to help us love and obey His Word, and to help us rest in His sovereignty. Join us as we explore these truths together.

Nov 19, 202342:40
John 17:3 (A Prayer For Eternal Life)

John 17:3 (A Prayer For Eternal Life)

In the only recorded prayer from Jesus in the Bible, Jesus prays as our true high priest and represents us to the Father. Join us as we look at part 2 of Jesus' great prayer!

Nov 12, 202337:06
John 17:1-5: A Prayer For The Glory Of Christ

John 17:1-5: A Prayer For The Glory Of Christ

In the only prayer where we have the actual words of Christ, Jesus prays a prayer focused on His glory. Join us as we dive into one of the deepest and most glorious passages in all of Scripture

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Nov 05, 202343:04
John 16:23-33 (Conquering the World)

John 16:23-33 (Conquering the World)

How will we conquer the world? It will not be with short bows and swords. It will not be through hiding in our holes and waiting for a rapture. Instead, we conquer the world by leaning into the victory of Christ, the one who has already conquered and is ruling of the world.

Oct 29, 202346:12
John 16:16-22 (Jesus Brings Joy Out Of Sorrow)

John 16:16-22 (Jesus Brings Joy Out Of Sorrow)

We live in a world filled with sorrows. But, in the midst of any pain, any trial, or any hurt, Christ is Lord, and Christ can and will bring joy out of sorrow. Join us as we examine these truths.

Oct 22, 202342:41
John 16:12-15 (The Spirit and Revelation)

John 16:12-15 (The Spirit and Revelation)

What role does the Spirit play in bringing the revelation of God to the people of God? Join us as we consider these things this Lord's Day morning.

Oct 15, 202336:33
John 16:8-11 (The Spirit Brings Judgment)

John 16:8-11 (The Spirit Brings Judgment)

We often think about the Holy Spirit in regard to what He does for the believer. But, does the Spirit have a role among the reprobate? Among the enemies of God? Join us as we examine the Holy Spirit's role in bringing conviction to the unbelieving world.

Oct 08, 202344:50
John 16:5-7 (Joy In The Ascended King)

John 16:5-7 (Joy In The Ascended King)

When the Christian contemplates the root of our joy, and the bedrock of our happiness, far too frequently we forget the ascension of Christ. In His ascension, all of the promises of God will come true, finding their yes and amen in the ruling Lord. Join us as we explore how the ascension of Christ can make us truly happy, both now and for ever.

Oct 01, 202338:20
John 16:1-4 (Comfort and Assurance In Christ)

John 16:1-4 (Comfort and Assurance In Christ)

John 16:1-4 details the awful suffering and persecution that the first century church would go through in their service to Christ. Today, we may not suffer like the disciples did, but the lessons Jesus taught His disciples still apply to us today. Join us as we consider these things together

Sep 24, 202347:53
Leviticus 23:2 (Strong Festivities)

Leviticus 23:2 (Strong Festivities)

One of the most overlooked themes in the Bible is that the Church is called to be a festive and fellowshipping community. Join us as we discover the whole Bible foundation of communal feasting and celebrating and how this applies to the modern church.

Sep 17, 202348:32
Proverbs 12:1 (Strong Children Pt. 2)

Proverbs 12:1 (Strong Children Pt. 2)

In part 2 of our sermon on strong children, pastor Derrick dives into the application and demonstrates why having a strong view of covenant children makes strong communities that last for generations.

Sep 10, 202301:01:47
Genesis 18:17-19 (Strong Children Pt. 1)

Genesis 18:17-19 (Strong Children Pt. 1)

This Fall we have been looking at what it means to be a strong and Biblical community. That has led us to consider Biblical masculinity & femininity, church partnerships, strong giving, and what it means to have an identity set on the things of God. Today, we look at one of the most critical aspects of being built strong, which is an approach to building up our children.

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Sep 03, 202347:28
Psalm 35 (Strong Identity)

Psalm 35 (Strong Identity)

From Psalm 35, we see the kind of rock hard identity that the follower of Christ should have. Join us as we explore these things together so that we can be built up strong for mission.

Aug 27, 202355:21
Matthew 16:13-20 (Strong Churches)

Matthew 16:13-20 (Strong Churches)

The most significant truths and promises ever given were not given to individuals, not even to individual churches, but to the church of Jesus Christ, which is His global timeless bride that will continue to advance into all the earth. Join us as we examine what a strong church is, as we seek to understand how we belong to the entire body of Christ.

Aug 20, 202342:34
Titus 2:3-5 (Strong Womanhood)

Titus 2:3-5 (Strong Womanhood)

In a world that is thoroughly confused over womanhood, the Bible speaks plainly and clearly. Join us this week as we discover seven truths that God says about womanhood and how these things bring blessings into our lives.

Aug 13, 202352:13
Galatians 6:6-10 (Strong Giving)

Galatians 6:6-10 (Strong Giving)

In the Scriptures, God sets the paradigm for giving in that He gave both joyfully and fully. He gave unreservedly and sacrificially. From this posture, we learn how we must give.

Aug 06, 202345:12
Genesis 2:7-25 - (Strong Manhood)

Genesis 2:7-25 - (Strong Manhood)

What is a man? How is a man supposed to live, act, worship, and lead the ones God has given to him? Join us as we explore these things today.

Jul 30, 202301:02:49
John 15:26-27: The Spirit Filled Life

John 15:26-27: The Spirit Filled Life

As Jesus prepared Himself for arrest, trial, and crucifixion, He was also preparing His disciples for life without Him. Far from leaving them alone, He would be leaving them with a helper, the Parakletos, the Holy Spirit, who would lead God's people into Spirit-filled living. Join us as we examine the five elements this passage teaches us about the Spirit-filled life.

Jul 23, 202346:11
John 15:17-25 (Hated for Christ)

John 15:17-25 (Hated for Christ)

When Christ calls us to Himself, He also invites us into the hatred that the world has for Him. Today, we will explore several ways that the world hates Christ and His followers and we will end focusing on why their hatred gives us hope. Join us as we explore these truths in John 15:17-25.

Jul 16, 202355:19
John 15:12-17 (Defined By Christ)

John 15:12-17 (Defined By Christ)

Christ is our true Friend. Every aspect of our relationship with Him has been defined by Him. Join us in John 15:12-17 as we look at five definitional truths that our true of us, now, because of all that Christ has done.

Jul 09, 202351:32
John 15:1-11 (Part 2 - The Fruitful Life)

John 15:1-11 (Part 2 - The Fruitful Life)

In today's passage Jesus calls us to abide in Him. That abiding will cause us to bear much fruit, and that fruit will manifest itself in six consequential areas of our life. We will bear God's F.R.U.I.T.S when you are:


Faithful to the Word
Residing in Biblical prayer
Undertaking godly discipleship
Immersed in God's love
Toiling for obedience
Savoring His Joy
Jul 02, 202352:35
John 15:1-6 (Part 1): The Fruitless Vine

John 15:1-6 (Part 1): The Fruitless Vine

As Jesus and the disciples left the city, en route to the very garden where Jesus would be arrested, the conversation turned to who is and who isn't the true and faithful vine. Join us for part 1, as we look at how Judah became the fruitless vine.

Jun 25, 202346:52
John 14:27-31 (The Peace of Christ Part 2)

John 14:27-31 (The Peace of Christ Part 2)

When the peace of Christ comes into us it changes us, it does things to us, and today we will look at five glorious realities that come into our life because we have been given peace with Christ. Join us as we explore these truths and wrestle with the text of John 14:27-31

Jun 18, 202356:59
John 14:27a - The Peace of Christ (Part 1)

John 14:27a - The Peace of Christ (Part 1)

God organized the world with peace. In the fall, we lost that peace as chaos came in. Join us as we discover how Christ will bring peace back to His people, to the church, and to the world.

Jun 11, 202349:11
John 14:25-26 (The Spirit and Revelation)

John 14:25-26 (The Spirit and Revelation)

If you want to live a Spirit-filled life you must live a Word filled life. Join us as we discover the crucial role that the Holy Spirit plays in teaching, revealing, and reminding us of divine revelation.

Jun 04, 202344:42
John 14:19-24 (The Conditions Of Christ's Love)

John 14:19-24 (The Conditions Of Christ's Love)

We have often heard that God's love is unconditional, but this is not accurate. God did not love us just the way we are; He loved us enough to die for us, which is quite a bit different. Join us as we consider how amazing His conditional love is and how it guarantees 4 glorious consequences in our life!

May 28, 202340:47
John 14:16-18 (The Spirit Our Helper)

John 14:16-18 (The Spirit Our Helper)

The Holy Spirit is our Helper who was promised long ago, brings purpose into our live, and provides His ongoing presence so that we are never abandoned or forsaken. Join us as we explore who the Holy Spirit is and what His presence does in us!

May 23, 202347:58
John 14:15 (If You Love Me)

John 14:15 (If You Love Me)

In a world that is seeking to redefine love according to carnal definitions, what does it mean to love Jesus? And, once we love Him, what does that accomplish in our life? Join us as we explore the Grammar of love, the Gospel of love, and the Greater work we do in His love.

May 14, 202337:02
John 14:13-14 (Praying In His Name)

John 14:13-14 (Praying In His Name)

What does it mean to pray in Jesus' name? Is it an add-on to the end of our prayers? Is it a magic formula that ensures we get what we want? Or is it something different entirely? Join us as we discover what it means to pray in Jesus' name!

May 07, 202353:32
John 14:12 (Believing Ones)

John 14:12 (Believing Ones)

The Bible does not tell us to do our belief. Instead, we have been made into believers. Faith, obedience, and righteous living flows from our new identity not from more religious effort. Join us as we explore these concepts in John 14:12.

Apr 30, 202348:24
John 14:5-11 (The Knowledge of God in Christ)

John 14:5-11 (The Knowledge of God in Christ)

If we are going to know the Father, we must first know the Son. Yet, in our flesh we cannot come, we cannot know, and we cannot be known by Christ. It is only when God drags us to the Son, that we can know the Son and know the Father, which produces gratitude for all that Christ has done.

Apr 23, 202352:34
Philippians 1:1-11 (Christian Leadership)

Philippians 1:1-11 (Christian Leadership)

Join us as we welcome visiting paster, Andrew Smith, as he unpacks the Word for us this morning!

Apr 16, 202356:08
John 14:6 (Christ Way For Us)

John 14:6 (Christ Way For Us)

In order to inherit Jesus' life, we must first join Him in His death. Join us as we explore what Jesus' way, truth, and life is, and what that means for us.

Apr 09, 202327:59
John 14:5 (The Way Of Christ: Good Friday)

John 14:5 (The Way Of Christ: Good Friday)

Jesus came to die. From His birth, even from the first moments of creation, there was a straight line path carved out from Christ, that would take Him from the manger to the cross, from Eden to the garden tomb. Join us this Good Friday as we examine Christ's way.

Apr 07, 202325:54