Chris Sheppard

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.

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.

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.

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.

Matthew 13 prepares the church for revival services through the parable of the sower, seed, and soils. The sermon calls believers to pray for the preacher, the Word sown, and the condition of their own hearts.

Galatians 4 and Colossians 2 help answer why Christians worship on Sunday. The sermon frames the Lord's Day as a swirl of God-centered activity rather than empty religious observance.

Matthew 25:31-46 presents the parable of the final judgment and the separation of sheep and goats. The sermon presses the seriousness of eternal judgment and the question of which side hearers are on.

1 Timothy 3:8-13 concludes the series on called and qualified men for the office of deacon. The sermon reminds the church and elders of their responsibility to recognize and appoint qualified servants.

1 Timothy 3:8-13 continues examining the qualifications for deacons. The sermon calls men and the church to measure potential servants by Scripture and seek God's will with seriousness.

Matthew 21:33-46 presents the parable of the tenants and exposes how unforgiveness can grow into mistreating others. The sermon calls hearers to recognize the danger and forgive in Christ.