Shepherd's College Ministry Sermons

Jumping into our series on Genesis 1-3, "Origin Story", Paul begins with the all-important question of hermeneutics - how do we interpret the text in front of us? Is this poetry, or prose - allegory, or history?

Paul introduces this semester's series, "Origin Story", with the question, "how do we approach the Bible?" from 2 Timothy 3.

Continuing our December Series, "lowly", Mark Sparks digs into the humility of Christ as it's described in Philippians 2.

Kicking off our December Series, "lowly", guest speaker Hunter Hays examines Luke's description of Mary to answer the question, "who does God regard as lowly?"

Wrapping up the "Foolish" series, Paul digs into the implications of Ephesians 2:10, "For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them."

What is the meaning of faith and repentance? What is our role in accepting God's free gift of salvation? Paul addresses this question from Jonah 3 and Matthew 8.

Going through the three circles, Paul comes to the third circle, "the gospel", and explains the vital meaning and importance of Romans 3:21-26 for understanding the cross.

Stephen Davey, the founding and teaching pastor at the Shepherds Church, shares his testimony and then opens it up for "stump the pastor".

Working through the "3 circles" of the gospel, Paul teaches through Romans 3:23, answering the question, "what does it mean to fall short of the glory of God?"

SCM 'round the fire! Paul explains the meaning and importance of Genesis 1:31 for us to understand God's Design (if you can hear him over the sounds of God's creation!)

Paul speaks from 2 Thessalonians 1:5-12 to address the question, "why is hell essential to the gospel?"

Paul dives into the gospel with Psalm 33 - the Gospel starts with God.

Starting with the Great Commission in Matthew 28, Paul explains what motivates believers to share the gospel.

Setting the stage for the rest of the Foolish series, Paul explains Ephesians 6:10-17.

Paul introduces our fall series, "Foolish", in which we will seek to remind ourselves of the gospel, understand it more fully, and equip ourselves to share it with others.

Sage brings a sermon on Matthew 6, reminding us of Jesus' teaching on the sin of worry and how we are called to faith in God's provision.

This week we dive into Scripture to better understand the power of our tongues and how the Lord calls us to use our tongues for His glory.

Paul addresses two lies we tend to believe about anger - #1, "my anger is righteous", and #2, "my anger isn't a big deal", by looking at Jesus' life and teaching.

Sage walks through Philippians 1:3-11 to show three remedies for selfishness.

Paul teaches on John 1-3, the humility of John the Baptist, to show what the root and the fruit of true humility is.

We continue the summer series addressing a crippling sin, described by Richard Baxter as "a constant companion, a tyrannical commander, a sly and subtle insinuating enemy!"

Noah continues our series, "Insidious", addressing the "subtle sins" which we so often overlook, by speaking on the topic of self-control: what happens when we lack it and how to pursue it.

Peter brings a message on Psalm 119:97-104, elaborating on the importance of making God's Word central in our lives, and its ability to make us "wiser than our teachers".

Paul speaks on the Biblical emphasis on our desires - both sinful and godly - and the importance of evaluating them in our struggle with sin.

Diving into our Summer Series, "Insidious", Paul speaks on the subject of Discontentment from the book of Philippians.