Chris Sheppard

Philippians 2 shows the incarnation and exaltation of Christ as the pattern for humble, self-emptying service in the church. The Son of God became a man, took the form of a servant, and was exalted to the glory of the Father.

Continuing in Matthew 6:19-24, this message argues that the passage's real burden goes beyond money to the question of undivided allegiance, using the illustration of the eye to show how a heart fixed on greed grows spiritually blind. It

Proverbs 31 gives a beautiful, authoritative portrait of biblical womanhood without inviting despair or cultural resistance. The standard humbles every listener while calling women and families to receive God’s wisdom over inherited

Opening Matthew 6:19-21, this message contrasts earthly wealth that decays and gets stolen with heavenly treasure that is secure, urging believers to invest their money, time, and energy into the local church rather than hoarding for

Working through King Lemuel's mother's charge in Proverbs 31:1-9, the message holds up her warnings against strong drink and her call to defend the poor as a pattern for parents to speak with urgency, intimacy, and God's word into their

Matthew 6 teaches fasting as self-denial for spiritual purposes, not a show of religious performance. Jesus exposes hypocritical fasting and calls his people to seek the Father sincerely, with God's glory rather than human notice as the

Agur’s oracle gives a personal profession of faith shaped by humility before God, reverence for His Word, and dependence on divine wisdom. Proverbs 30 teaches that true wisdom begins by confessing human limits and receiving God’s weighty

Matthew 6 contrasts prayer that performs for people with prayer offered sincerely before the Father who sees in secret. Genuine prayer rejects empty show and many words because the Father already knows what his children need.

Proverbs 29 gives practical wisdom for anger, arguments, rash words, and wrath in a culture quick to react. Christians must not imitate foolish conflict in the world, the family, or the church.

Matthew 6 begins Jesus' warning against practicing righteousness to be seen by others. Genuine giving seeks the Father's reward in secret, while hypocritical giving turns worship into a public performance.