Chris Sheppard

James 5 gives biblical direction for praying for healing in the midst of sickness and weakness. The sermon seeks to balance the church's understanding and equip believers to pray and care for one another faithfully.

This message asks how the church should understand, view, and respond to serious sickness. The sermon calls believers to see suffering through Scripture and to keep doing good for brothers and sisters in need.

Philippians 3:4-6 begins Paul's example against the Judaizers by exposing confidence in religious heritage and works. The sermon emphasizes that salvation is by grace through faith, not law-keeping or religious accomplishment.

Ephesians 6:21-24 closes the study of Ephesians with Paul's final encouragement to the church. The sermon urges believers not to leave Ephesians behind but to continue living in the riches that are theirs in Christ.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.