Chris Sheppard

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.

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.

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.

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

1 Timothy 3:2-7 lays out the qualifications for men who would serve as elders in the church. The sermon walks the congregation through those qualifications while trusting the church to affirm qualified men without manipulation.

Acts 3:11-18 continues Peter's sermon by explaining the miracle and confronting the crowd with their guilt in rejecting the Author of life. The sermon warns that faithful gospel witness must include both the bad news of sin and the good

1 Timothy 3 anchors a service focused on prospective elder testimonies and the church's responsibility in affirming elders. The sermon highlights elder plurality, shepherding, teaching, and the congregation's role in recognizing qualified

1 Timothy 3:1 introduces the call of the elder and the church's responsibility to consider qualified men for elder ministry. The sermon calls Grace Life to pray, ask questions, and commit the process to the Lord.

Acts 3:1-10 records the first apostolic miracle in the healing of the lame beggar. The sermon explains the purpose of apostolic signs while keeping the focus on God's revelation of His Son through Scripture.

Haggai 1 calls God's people to consider whether they have neglected the Lord's house while tending their own. The sermon applies that call to the church's future building needs and the responsibility to prepare wisely and sacrificially.