Chris Sheppard

Ecclesiastes 7 gives graduates and the whole church a call to pursue better things that produce better days and a better life. The sermon urges young believers to seek wisdom, maturity, and faithfulness as they move into the future.

The book of Ruth displays excellent Christian motherhood through faithfulness, trust in trial, and a heritage of godliness. The sermon connects Naomi and Ruth to the church's calling in home life discipleship.

Acts 5:1-11 shows how sin entered the Jerusalem church through Ananias and Sapphira and how seriously God dealt with it. The sermon warns that hidden sin can infiltrate the church for destructive purposes and must be met with holy fear.

Hebrews 9:15-28 presents Jesus as the mediator of the new covenant whose blood secures redemption and puts away sin. The sermon contrasts the old covenant's repeated sacrifices with Christ's once-for-all work and His promised return for

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.

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 Unity

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.

God's Sovereignty

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.

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.

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