Chris Sheppard

Ephesians 5 gives critical lessons for understanding the roles of wives and husbands in Christian marriage. The sermon emphasizes Spirit-filled obedience, created order, mutual submission, and a posture that is not centered on personal

Wives and HusbandsChristian MarriageMutual SubmissionCreated Order

Philippians 1:9-11 records Paul's prayer for spiritual growth and godliness in the Philippian church. The sermon calls believers to mature prayer that prizes spiritual needs while still caring for physical needs.

Paul's PrayerSpiritual GrowthGodlinessMature Prayer

Philippians 1:3-8 presents the joy of true fellowship in the gospel. The sermon calls the church to recognize, grow in, and participate more deeply in that fellowship.

True FellowshipGospel FellowshipJoyChurch Participation

Ephesians 5:22-24 teaches the role of Christian wives in marriage. The sermon frames this teaching as a test of submission to God's authority and obedience to His Word.

Christian WivesChristian MarriageSubmissionScripture Authority

Philippians 1:1-2 opens the study of Philippians by introducing Paul, the church, and the background of their gospel partnership. The sermon calls the church to study the book responsibly so its teaching can come alive.

Gospel PartnershipPaul's GreetingChurch BackgroundJoy of the Lord

Ephesians 5:18-21 continues teaching the pathway of being filled with the Spirit. The sermon calls believers to respond to God's invitation with the glory of God as their motivation.

Spirit-Filled LifeGlory of GodChristian Motivation

Ephesians 5:18-21 teaches that being filled with the Spirit is the standard of Christian living. The sermon calls believers to study, submit to, and expect the Spirit's work in everyday life.

Spirit-Filled LifeChristian StandardSubmit to the Spirit

Luke 16:19-31 closes the judgment parables with the rich man and Lazarus. The sermon presses the question of whether hearers are headed for heaven or Hades and calls them to seek the Lord while He may be found.

Rich Man and LazarusHeaven or HadesJudgment ParableSeek the Lord

Acts 2 helps proclaim the complete Easter story: the cross is complete, the tomb is empty, and Christ reigns at the Father's right hand. The sermon calls the church to worship and serve the risen Lord.

EasterEmpty TombRisen ChristReign of Christ

2 Corinthians 8 shapes the church's approach to giving by looking at the Macedonians and the question of the tithe. The sermon calls believers to study, pray, and give with joyful trust in God's goodness.

GivingTitheMacedonian ExampleJoyful Generosity