Chris Sheppard

Luke 18 shows Jesus welcoming children, and the sermon applies that heart to Vacation Bible School. The message calls the church to love children and parents with gospel purpose and expect God to work through that labor.

VBSChildrenGospel to ChildrenChurch Ministry

Revelation 2:1-7 presents Ephesus as a church doing many right things while having abandoned its first love. The sermon warns that a church can appear strong and still need repentance before Christ removes its lampstand.

EphesusFirst LoveChurch RepentanceSeven Churches

Hebrews 3:7-19 warns against an evil, unbelieving heart and calls hearers to believe in Christ today. The sermon contrasts those who enter spiritual rest by saving faith with those who remain in unbelief.

Evil HeartUnbeliefBelieve TodaySpiritual Rest

Hebrews 3:7-13 warns hearers not to harden their hearts in unbelief but to believe in Christ today. The sermon pleads with religious and irreligious sinners alike to leave the evil heart of unbelief and come to Christ.

Evil HeartUnbeliefBelieve TodayHardened Hearts

Proverbs 2 presents wisdom's path and the blessings that come from receiving God's instruction. The sermon charges graduates and the church to take the way of wisdom rather than the road of foolishness and destruction.

WisdomGraduate ChargeWisdom's BlessingFoolishness Warning

1 Samuel 1 presents a faithful but flawed family that God used for His glory. The sermon applies the account to mothers, fathers, and families while emphasizing the need for Spirit-filled life in the home.

FamilyHannahSpirit-Filled HomeFaithful Family

Hebrews 3:1-6 shows Jesus to be greater than Moses, the greatest of Israel's servants. The sermon calls believers to prove Christ's greatness by enduring faithfully and hopefully to the end.

Greater Than MosesSupremacy of ChristFaithful EnduranceHold Fast

Hebrews 2:14-18 continues unfolding the greatness and perfection of Christ as Savior. The sermon shows His shared humanity, His victory over death, and His comfort for the redeemed in temptation.

Perfect SaviorHumanity of ChristVictory Over DeathHelp in Temptation

Philippians 4:14-20 presents the Philippian church as a faithful example of ministry partnership and gospel support. The sermon connects generous giving, God's provision, and praise to God at the center of gospel work.

Ministry PartnershipGospel GivingGenerous SupportGod's Provision

Hebrews 2:10-18 begins unfolding the greatness and perfection of Christ as Savior. The sermon shows how the Son of God became man to bring salvation, suffer for His people, and reveal the fullness of God's purpose in Christ.

Perfect SaviorIncarnationSuffering SaviorSalvation in Christ