Chris Sheppard

Hebrews 9:1-14 shows that the old covenant tabernacle could not provide the access and cleansing that sinners need. The sermon rejoices that Christ has entered the heavenly holy place by His own blood and obtained eternal redemption.

Great High PriestEarthly TabernacleEternal RedemptionFinished Work

Acts 4:32-37 gives another full-color portrait of the early church, showing unity, generosity, and care for real needs. The sermon presses the church to consider whether it would give sacrificially when legitimate needs arise.

Church UnityGenerositySacrificial GivingEarly Church

Acts 4:23-31 shows the church responding to persecution by gathering for a Scripture-shaped prayer meeting. The sermon urges believers to think biblically about opposition and to ask God for boldness rather than comfort alone.

Prayer MeetingPersecutionChurch BoldnessSovereignty

Hebrews 8:6-13 declares the superiority of the new covenant and the priestly ministry of Christ. The sermon shows why returning to the fading old covenant would be foolish when believers now possess the better covenant in Him.

New CovenantGreat High PriestBetter CovenantOld Covenant Fading

Hebrews 8:1-5 presents Jesus as the great high priest who ministers in the true heavenly sanctuary. The sermon shows that His perfect priesthood provides perfect access and a perfect salvation for His people.

Great High PriestHeavenly SanctuaryPerfect SalvationAccess to God

Acts 4 introduces the first outbreak of persecution against the church after the healing of the lame beggar. The sermon teaches that opposition is expected, seasons of peace are an opportunity for ministry, and persecuted churches should be

First PersecutionChurch OppositionGospel OpportunityPersecuted Church

Hebrews 7:20-28 declares Jesus to be the holy, perfect, and eternal high priest of a better covenant. The sermon calls believers to worship with gratitude because His priesthood is greater than the Levitical priesthood.

Greater PriestBetter CovenantEternal PriesthoodNew Covenant Gratitude

Hebrews 7:11-19 shows that the old Levitical priesthood has been set aside because a better hope has come in Christ. The sermon presents Jesus as the greater priest who gives His people access to God.

Greater PriestMelchizedekBetter HopeAccess to God

1 Timothy 5:22 frames elder ordination as a serious church act that should not be done hastily. The sermon explains what ordination is, why the warning matters, and how installing qualified elders serves the spiritual good of the church.

EldersChurch LeadershipSpiritual OversightCongregational Care

Acts 3:17-19 continues Peter's sermon after the lame beggar was healed, pressing the call to repent and return to God. The sermon emphasizes that sinners need more than religious appearance; they need the Spirit to bring true repentance and

Peter's SermonRepentanceReturn to GodGospel Confrontation