Chris Sheppard

Ephesians 6:18-20 connects prayer and alertness to the believer's battle and armor. The sermon calls the church to pray for fellow soldiers and spiritual leaders because victory in the war depends on God.

Prayer AlertnessSpiritual WarfareArmor of GodFellow Soldiers

Philippians 3:1-3 continues the call to understand true worship in the Spirit over against legalistic false teaching. The sermon explains how sinners are made right with God and how believers worship after saving faith.

Worship in SpiritLegalism WarningTrue WorshipGrace Alone

Philippians 3:1-3 begins a call to discernment by warning the church to watch out for false teachers. The sermon urges believers to know the Word, test teaching by Scripture, and stay anchored in the church.

False TeachersDiscernmentKnow the WordChurch Protection

This message asks what it means to participate in the Lord's Supper. The sermon explains communion as a serious act for believers, calling the church to examine faith, understanding, and obedience before partaking.

Lord's SupperCommunionSelf-ExaminationBeliever Participation

Philippians 2:25-30 presents Epaphroditus as a role model for sacrificial service. The sermon also draws careful lessons about sickness, healing, mercy, and serving faithfully in the will of God.

EpaphroditusSacrificial ServiceSickness and MercyRole Model

Ephesians 6 continues teaching the believer's armor by showing that Christ Himself is received and put on in the battle. The sermon calls believers to take responsibility to stand in the armor God has given.

Armor of GodSpiritual WarfarePut on ChristChristian Responsibility

Philippians 2:19-24 presents Timothy as a role model for single-minded service. The sermon calls the church to follow examples of sincere concern, sacrificial labor, and Christ-centered usefulness.

TimothySingle-Minded ServiceRole ModelSacrificial Labor

1 Corinthians 16:13-14 prepares the church for the Act Like Men weekend by calling men to watchfulness, firmness, courage, strength, and love. The sermon urges prayerful expectation for God to work in men and young men.

Act Like MenBiblical ManhoodCourageWatchfulness

Ephesians 6:14-15 begins unpacking the believer's armor for the spiritual battle. The sermon emphasizes truth, practical righteousness, and the gospel of peace as essential for standing against the schemes of the devil.

Armor of GodBelt of TruthGospel of PeaceSpiritual Warfare

Ephesians 6 frames five lessons for the believer's battle and war. The sermon teaches that the fight begins and continues by dependence on God, especially through being alone with Him.

Spiritual WarfareDependence on GodWrestling with GodBattle Lessons