Good Shepherd Sermon Podcast

The Gospel is Calling You! Bible Readings 1 Kings 3:6-12, Matthew 13:44-52, 1 Timothy 6:17-21 Worship Folder Pastor John Melke Sermon text: Matthew 13:44-52 The Parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl 44 “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. 45 “Again, the kingdom of...

God reveals Jesus to give joy Bible Readings Psalm 18, Joel 3:12-16, Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43, Romans 8:18-25 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 The Parable of the Weeds 24 He presented another parable to them: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. 25 But while people were sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wh...

Listen: a sower went out to sow… Bible Readings Psalm 65, Isaiah 55:10-11, Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23, Romans 8:18-25 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 The Parable of the Sower 13 That same day Jesus left the house and was sitting by the sea. 2 A large crowd gathered around him. So he stepped into a boat and sat down, while all the people stood on the shore. 3 He...

May the Lord Hang Out with You? Bible Readings Joshua 23:1-11, Matthew 11:25-30, Hebrews 4:1-11 Worship Folder Pastor John Melke Sermon text: Matthew 11:25-30 “Come to Me” and “I Will Give You Rest” 25 At that time, Jesus continued, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from clever and learned people and have revealed them to little children. 26 Yes, Fa...

How can we make God happy? Bible Readings Psalm 89, Matthew 10:34-42, 1 John 2:15–17 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: Matthew 10:34-42 34 “Do not think that I came to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. 35 For I came to turn a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. 36 A man’s enemi...

Do NOT be Afraid! Bible Readings Jeremiah 20:7-13, Matthew 10:24-33, Romans 5:12-15 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: Matthew 10:24-33 24 “The student is not above the teacher, nor a servant above his master. 25 It is enough for students to be like their teachers, and servants like their masters. If the head of the house has been called Beelzebul, how much more the members of his...

Be like Jesus as you show compassion Bible Readings Numbers 27:15-23, Matthew 9:35-10:8, 2 Thessalonians 2:16-3:5 Worship Folder Pastor John Melke Sermon text: Matthew 9:35-10:8 35 Jesus traveled through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and every sickness. Pray for Workers 36 When he saw the crowds, he was move...

The Church Grows Bible Readings Acts 1:8-11, Acts 2:1-13 Worship Folder Pastor Dennis Valleautext: Acts 1:8-11, Acts 2:1-13 Acts 1:8-11 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Jesus Ascends to Heaven 9 After he said these things, he was taken up while they were watching,...

What is Jesus going to say to you? Bible Readings 1 Kings 22:10-28, 2 Peter 1:20-2:3, Matthew 7:15-29 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: Matthew 7:15-29 Watch Out for False Prophets 15 “Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. 16 By their fruit you will recognize them. You do not gather grapes from thorn bushes or f...

This is Your Reality as a Christian! Bible Readings Deuteronomy 11:18-21, 26-28, Psalm 78, Matthew 7:15-29, Romans 3:21-25a, 27-28 Worship Folder Pastor John Melke Sermon text: Romans 3:21-25a, 27-28 A Righteousness Apart From the Law by Faith 21 But now, completely apart from the law, a righteousness from God has been made known. The Law and the Prophets testify to it. 22 This righteousness from...

Remain in the Word Bible Readings Psalm 8, John 17:1-11, Acts 1:1-14, 1 Peter 4:12-17; 5:6-11 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: 1 Peter 4:12-17, 5:6-11 Sharing in the Sufferings of Christ 12 Dear friends, do not be surprised by the fiery trial that is happening among you to test you, as if something strange were happening to you. 13 Instead rejoice whenever you are sharing in the...

You’re in Good Hands! Bible Readings Genesis 4:1-16, Psalm 66, John 14:15-21, 1 John 3:13-18 Worship Folder Pastor John Melke Sermon text: John 14:15-21 15 “If you love me, hold on to my commands. 16 I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever. 17 He is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive because it does not see him or know him. You kno...

The Only True and Living God has a Plan and Purpose Power and Passion Bible Readings Psalm 33, 1 Peter 2:4-10, John 14:1-12 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: 1 Kings 18:1-39 Elijah Confronts Ahab 18 After many days the word of the Lord came to Elijah, in the third year, saying, “Go, show yourself to Ahab, and I will send rain upon the earth.” 2 So Elijah went to show himself to A...

Fear No Evil! Bible Readings Psalm 23, 1 Samuel 17:34-37, John 10:1-10, Hebrews 13:20-21 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: Psalm 23 The Lord Is My Shepherd A Psalm of David. 23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. 3 He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake....

JESUS IS FOR ME Nothing is off limits for Jesus! Sin? Sadness? Joy? Gladness? Bible Readings Psalm 67, 1 Peter 1:17-21, Luke 24:13-39 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: Luke 24:13-39 On the Way to Emmaus 13 Now, on that same day, two of them were going to a village named Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. 14 They were talking with each other about all of these things that h...

God’s Unchanging Plan Changes Lives Bible Readings Psalm 3, John 20:19-31, Acts 2:14a, 22-32, 1 Peter 1:3-9 Worship Folder Pastor John Melke Sermon text: Acts 2:14a, 22-32 Peter’s Pentecost Message 14 Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice, and spoke loudly and clearly to them: “Men of Judea, and all you residents of Jerusalem, understand this, and listen closely to my words. 22 “Me...

Victory! Alive for us! Authority over death for us! Saftey for us! Bible Readings Isaiah 12:1-6, Psalm 73, John 20:1-10, John 20:11-18 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: Revelation 19:11-16 The Rider on the White Horse 11 I saw heaven standing open, and there was a white horse! Its rider is called Faithful and True, and he judges and makes war in righteousness. 12 His eyes are lik...

Rejoice in Your Palm Sunday King! Bible Readings Zechariah 9:9-10, Matthew 21:1-11, Philippians 2:5-11 Worship Folder Pastor John Melke Sermon text: Zechariah 9:9-10 Your Savior and King Is Coming! 9 Rejoice greatly, Daughter of Zion! Shout, Daughter of Jerusalem! Look! Your King is coming to you. He is righteous and brings salvation. He is humble and is riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of...

Lord, To Whom Shall We Go? Bible Readings 2 Kings 4:18-37, John 11:17-27, 38-45, Romans 8:11-19 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: John 6:66-68 66 After this, many of his disciples turned back and were not walking with him anymore. 67 So Jesus asked the Twelve, “You do not want to leave too, do you?” 68 Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom will we go? You have the words of ete...

Trust in the reconnaissance report to recognize the enemy! Bible Readings Psalm 91, Genesis 37:1-11, Matthew 20:17-28, Romans 8:1-10 Worship Folder Pastor John Melke Sermon text: Ephesians 6:12 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. E...

Tempted Without Sin Bible Readings Psalm 143, Isaiah 42:14-21, John 9:1-7, 13-17, 34-39, Ephesians 5:8-14 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: Hebrews 4:15 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are, yet was without sin. Evangelical Heritage Version (EHV) The Holy Bible, Evangelical H...

Jesus is a Hidden Warrior Bible Readings Psalm 16, Genesis 12:1-8, John 4:5-26, Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 Worship Folder Pastor John Melke Sermon text: John 11:33-37 33 When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who came with her also weeping, he was deeply moved in his spirit and troubled. 34 He asked, “Where have you laid him?” They told him, “Lord, come and see.” 35 Jesus wept. 36 Then the Jews said, “...

We Need Baptism! Bible Readings Psalm 139, Isaiah 55:10-11, Acts 16:16-34 Worship Folder Pastor John Melke Sermon text: Luke 3:1-18 John the Baptist Prepares the Way 3 In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar—while Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, Herod was tetrarch of Galilee, his brother Philip was tetrarch of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias was tetrarch of...

God’s Promised Warrior! Bible Readings Genesis 2:7-9, 15-17; 3:1-15, Matthew 4:1-11, Romans 5:12-19, Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: Isaiah 42:13 13 The Lord will set out like a hero. Like a warrior, he will work himself into a frenzy. He will shout. Yes, he will raise a war cry. He will be heroic against his enemies. Evangelical Heritage Version (EHV) The Holy Bible, Eva...

Is Christianity the only true religion? Bible Readings Exodus 24:12, 15-18, Psalm 148, 2 Peter 1:16-21 Worship Folder Pastor John Melke Sermon text: 2 Peter 1:16-18 We Have God’s Inspired Word 16 To be sure, we were not following cunningly devised fables when we made known to you the powerful appearance of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 17 For he received honor and...