Church of the Good Shepherd Sermons

Hebrews  |  Alex DiPrima    < Series: Advent 2025 < · ──── ·𖥸· ──── · >  

Luke 2:8-14  |  Jonathan Harris    < Series: Advent 2025 < · ──── ·𖥸· ──── · >  

Luke 1:57-80  |  Alex DiPrima    < Series: Advent 2025 < · ──── ·𖥸· ──── · >  

Luke 1:39-56  |  Alex DiPrima    < Series: Advent 2025 I. God's Power and Mercy Toward Mary II. God's Power and Mercy Toward the Humble III. God's Power and Mercy Toward Israel < · ──── ·𖥸· ──── · >  

Luke 1:5-38  |  Alex DiPrima    < Series: Advent 2025 I. Gabriel's Announcement to Zechariah II. Gabriel's Announcement to Mary III. Lessons for Us < · ──── ·𖥸· ──── · >  

John 3:11-15  |  Zack DiPrima  < I. The Authority of the Son of Man II. The Sacrifice of the Son of Man < · ──── ·𖥸· ──── · >

1 Peter 1:22-2:3  |  Jonathan Harris      < Series: 1 Peter Introduction   01:56 | The text brings forth fundamental realities of the Christian life.  02:29 | Peter is writing to elect exiles undergoing intense trial and persecution, reminding them of the most basic things.  02:48 | This text provides clarity on what holiness in God's household (the church) looks like .  03:05 | The sermon outl...

1 Peter 1:13-21  |  Alex DiPrima    < Series: 1 Peter I. 09:39 | Set Your Hope Fully on the Grace of God (Verse 13) 11:08 | A. Preparing Your Minds for Action   11:12 | This literally means "gird up the loins of your mind," like rolling up sleeves to get ready for strenuous work.  12:06 | It involves taking oneself in hand, disciplining, conditioning, and bringing one's mind into order.  12:40...

1 Peter 1:10-12  |  Lance Hartman    < Series: 1 Peter Introduction 02:36 | Verses 10 to 12 are an aside that Peter interjects into the flow of thought between verse 9 and verse 13. 03:28 | Peter inserted these verses to emphasize the unequaled place of honor that is ours in Christ , causing even angels to marvel.  I. 05:34 | What the Prophets Did 05:38 | Peter has in mind the Old Testament pro...

1 Peter 1:6-9  |  Alex DiPrima    < Series: 1 Peter   I. 06:10 | The Reality of Trials 06:52 | Trials are inevitable . Every Christian will meet with various kinds of trials. 07:07 | The trials referred to are broad, including difficulties of all kinds, suffering, tribulation, persecution, and difficulties related to attachment to Jesus Christ. Peter is realistic about the present Christian exp...

1 Peter 1:3-5  |  John Aiello    < Series: 1 Peter In God's great mercy, he has caused us to be born again, giving us a living hope, a heavenly inheritance, and a powerful guarding until we reach our eternal home. 00:27 | Introduction and Context 00:27 | Review of 1 Peter 1:1-2: Our identity as elect exiles is wrapped up in the salvation provided by the Triune God (Father, Son, and Spirit). 01:...

1 Peter 1:1-2  |  Alex DiPrima    < Series: 1 Peter Outline: I. The Author Peter's Biography and Background Waiting for the Messiah: Peter was introduced as an Orthodox Jew, reared in Judaism, familiar with the Law of Moses, covenants, Psalms, and prophecies concerning the coming Messiah. Following Jesus: He was called by Jesus (and named Cephas/Peter) after being identified as the Messiah by h...

Acts 2  |  Robert Fisher

Psalm 37:1-11  |  Jonathan Harris    < Series: Psalms Introduction 00:26 | Reading of Psalm 37:1–11. 02:07 | The Psalms are a treasured book because they reveal the dynamics of the Christian life, including praise, sorrow, disappointments, and disillusion, portraying this experience realistically. 03:13 | The specific lesson this wisdom hymn teaches is what Christians are to do when wickedness...

Psalm 100  |  John Aiello    < Series: Psalms By meditating upon who God is and what He has done for us, we can experience never-ending joy and delight in Him, living a life characterized by worship, service, and gratitude both as individuals and as a church. I. 03:56 | The Call to Joyful Worship and Service (Psalm 100:1–2)   The Psalmist provides three commands (imperatives) and specifies the...

Psalm 40  |  Alex DiPrima    < Series: Psalms Outline: David recounts a period of intense personal difficulty and distress and God's glorious deliverance (Verses 1–10) David's difficulty and distress summarized David's waiting on the LORD God's deliverance of David The fruit of God's deliverance in David's life He sings about it He proclaims God's deliverance to others He embraces total self co...

Psalm 16  |  Lance Hartman    < Series: Psalms Introduction: The Theme of Satisfaction in God   00:59 | Psalm 16 shows the satisfaction that every believer should have, regardless of circumstances.  01:31 | Our greatest joy, honor, and satisfaction is to worship and glorify the one true God through Christ Jesus.  01:45 | David's highest satisfaction is in God, along with others who find satisfa...

John 11  |  Alex DiPrima  

Romans 3:9-25  |  John Aiello

Romans 8:28  |  Alex DiPrima

Topical  |  Lance Hartman

Jude 1b  |  Alex DiPrima    < This is a continuation of Called, Loved, Kept . < · ──── ·𖥸· ──── · >  

Jude 1b  |  Alex DiPrima    < Continuation: Kept For Jesus Christ < · ──── ·𖥸· ──── · >

Ephesians 6:10-18  |  Jonathan Harris    < Series: Ephesians < · ──── ·𖥸· ──── · >

Ephesians 6:05-09  |  John Aiello    < Series: Ephesians < · ──── ·𖥸· ──── · >