Good Shepherd Sermon Podcast

God’s Heart-Talk Bible Readings Psalm 42-43, Deuteronomy 40:15-20, Matthew 5:21-37, 1 Corinthians 2:6-13 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: Matthew 5:21-37 Sinful Anger 21 “You have heard that it was said to people long ago, ‘You shall not murder, and whoever murders will be subject to judgment.’ 22 But I tell you that everyone who is angry with his brother without a cause w...

Bucket List Bible Readings Psalm 111, Isaiah 58:5-9, Matthew 5:13-20 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: Matthew 5:13-20 Salt and Light 13 “You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its flavor, how will it become salty again? Then it is no good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled on by people. 14 You are the light of the world. A city located on a hill canno...

Are You Coming? Bible Readings Psalm 27, Matthew 4:12-23 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: Matthew 4:12-23 Jesus Begins to Preach 12 When Jesus heard that John was put in prison, he withdrew into Galilee. 13 He left Nazareth and went to live in Capernaum, which is by the sea, in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali. 14 He did this to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isai...

Come and See! Bible Readings Isaiah 49:1-6 John 1:29-41 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: John 1:29-41 The Lamb of God 29 The next day, John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look! The Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! 30 This is the one I was talking about when I said, ‘The one coming after me outranks me because he existed before me.’ 31 I myself did not kn...

What kind of God gets baptized? Bible Readings Isaiah 42:1-7 Matthew 3:13-17, Acts 10:34-38 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: Matthew 3:13-17 John Baptizes Jesus 13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to be baptized by John at the Jordan. 14 But John tried to stop him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and yet you come to me?” 15 But Jesus answered him, “Let it be so now, because i...

CELEBRATE! Bible Readings Isaiah 61:10-62:3, John 1:14-18, Ephesians 1:3-6, 15-18 Worship Folder Pastor John Melke Sermon text: Isaiah 61:10-62:3 10 I will rejoice greatly in the Lord. My soul will celebrate because of my God, for he has clothed me in garments of salvation. With a robe of righteousness he covered me, like a bridegroom who wears a beautiful headdress like a priest, and like a bride...

What Do We Do Now That Christmas Is Over? Bible Readings Isaiah 63:7-9, Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23, Galatians 4:4-7 Worship Folder Pastor John Melke Sermon text: Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23 Flight to Egypt 13 After the Wise Men were gone, an angel of the Lord suddenly appeared to Joseph in a dream. He said, “Get up, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, because Hero...

God keeps His Word Bible Readings Isaiah 7:10-14, Matthew 1:18-25, Romans 1:1-7 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: Matthew 1:18-25 The Birth of Jesus Christ 18 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ took place. His mother, Mary, was pledged in marriage to Joseph. Before they came together, she was found to be with child by the Holy Spirit. 19 Joseph, her husband, was a righteous ma...

God will come! Bible Readings Psalm 146, Isaiah 35, Matthew 3:2-11 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: Isaiah 35:3-4 3 Strengthen the weak hands, and make the shaky knees steady. 4 Tell those who have a fearful heart: Be strong. Do not be afraid. Look! Your God will come with vengeance. With God’s own retribution, he will come and save you. Evangelical Heritage Version (EHV) The Ho...

Repent! Bible Readings Isaiah 11:1-10, Romans 15:4-13, Matthew 3:1-12 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: Matthew 3:1-12 John the Baptist Prepares the Way 3 In those days, John the Baptist appeared, preaching in the wilderness of Judea and saying, 2 “Repent, because the kingdom of heaven is near!” 3 Yes, this is he of whom this was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: A voice of one...

Remain Faithful Bible Readings Genesis 6:9-22; 7:11-23, Matthew 24:36-44, Romans 13:11-14 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: Genesis 6:9-22; 7:11-23 Noah and the Ark 9 This is the account about the development of Noah’s family. Noah was a righteous man, a man of integrity in that generation. Noah walked with God. 10 Noah became the father of three sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth. 11...

Rescued! Bible Readings Jeremiah 23:2-6, Luke 23:35-43, Colossians 1:13-20 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: Colossians 1:13-20 What the Father Did Through Christ 13 The Father rescued us from the domain of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, 14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. 15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstbor...

How Do You Pick The Christian? Bible Readings Isaiah 65:17-25, Luke 20:27-38, Revelation 22:1-5 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: Revelation 22:1-5 Paradise Restored 22 The angel showed me the river of the water of life, which was as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and the Lamb. 2 In the middle of the city’s street and on each side of the river was a tree of life...

Jesus Provides Relief! Bible Readings Jeremiah 26:1-6, Luke 19:11-27, 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10 Worship Folder Pastor John Melke Sermon text: 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10 5 This is evidence of God’s righteous verdict that resulted in your being counted worthy of God’s kingdom, for which you also suffer. 6 Certainly, it is right for God to repay trouble to those who trouble you, 7 and to give relief to you,...

This Is for REAL! Not Pretend! Bible Readings Jeremiah 31:31-34, Romans 3:19-28, John 8:31-36 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: John 8:31-36 31 So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you remain in my word, you are really my disciples. 32 You will also know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” 33 “We are Abraham’s descendants,” they answered, “and we have neve...

Welcome Home Sunday: the lost are now found Bible Readings Hosea 3:1-5, Luke 15:1-10, 2 Corinthians 2:5-11 Worship Folder Pastor John Melke Sermon text: Luke 15:1-10 The Lost Sheep 15 All the tax collectors and sinners were coming to Jesus to hear him. 2 But the Pharisees and the experts in the law were complaining, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” 3 He told them this parable: 4 “Wh...

In Jesus Christ, the Father: Bible Readings Ecclesiastes 4:7-12, Matthew 11:25-30 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: Hebrews 2:9-18 9 But we look to Jesus (the one who was made lower than the angels for a little while, so that by God’s grace he might taste death for everyone), now crowned with glory and honor, because he suffered death. A Merciful and Faithful High Priest 10 Certa...

Pray! Bible Readings Psalm 38, Amos 8:4-7, Luke 16:1-13 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: 1 Timothy 2:1-8 Instructions About Worship 2 First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, 2 for kings and all those who are in authority, in order that we might live a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and dignity. 3 This...

Why does God allow evil? Bible Readings Habakkuk 1:1-3, 2:1-4 Bible Readings Habakkuk 1:1-3, 2:1-4 Worship Folder Evangelist John Melke Sermon text: Habakkuk 1:1-3, 2:1-4 1 The prophecy that Habakkuk the prophet received. Habakkuk’s Complaint 2 How long, Lord, must I call for help, but you do not listen? Or cry out to you, “Violence!” but you do not save? 3 Why do you make me look at injustice? Wh...

What is Jesus talking about? Bible Readings Proverbs 9:8-12 Luke 14: 25-33, Philemon 1:1,10-21 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg The Cost 25 Large crowds were traveling with Jesus. He turned and said to them, 26 “If anyone comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, even his own life, he cannot be my disciple. 27 Whoever does not carr...

Humility, Thinking of others first! Bible Readings Proverbs 25:6-7

Have you found the narrow door? Bible Readings Psalm 1, Luke 13:22-30, Hebrews 12:18-24 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: Luke 13:22-30 The Narrow Door 22 He went on his way from one town and village to another, teaching, and making his way to Jerusalem. 23 Someone said to him, “Lord, are only a few going to be saved?” He said to them, 24 “Strive to enter through the narrow door,...

Jesus Brings Division! Bible Readings Jeremiah 23:23-29 Luke 12:49-53, Hebrews 12:1-13 Worship Folder Evangelist John Melke Sermon text: Luke 12:49-53 Division 49 “I came to throw fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already ignited. 50 But I have a baptism to undergo, and how distressed I am until it is finished! 51 Do you think that I came to bring peace on the earth? No, I tell you, but ra...

Do Not Be Afraid Bible Readings Genesis 15:1-6 Luke 12:32-40, Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: Luke 12:32-40 32 Do not be afraid, little flock, because your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom. 33 Sell your possessions and give to the needy. Provide money bags for yourselves that do not become old, a treasure in the heavens that will not fail, where no...

Let Us Walk Wisely Bible Readings Ecclesiastes 1:2, 2:18-26 Colossians 3:1-11 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: Luke 12:13-21 Jesus Warns Against Selfishness 13 One of the men in the crowd said to Jesus, “Teacher, our father just died and left some things for us. Tell my brother to share them with me.” 14 But Jesus said to him, “Who said I should be your judge or decide how to di...