Chris Sheppard

Closing a verse-by-verse series through John's Gospel, this message reflects on John's stated purpose in writing and the wider testimony of the New Testament witnesses, calling hearers to humble themselves and come to faith in Christ.

Purpose of ScriptureCall to BelieveGospel Witness

Working through John 20:24-29, the message defends Thomas's genuine faith despite his doubt, showing how Jesus patiently meets his unbelief with evidence and calls hearers today to the greater blessing of believing without having seen.

Doubting ThomasBelief Without SightResurrection Victory

Examining John 20:19-23, the message shows how the risen Christ moves the frightened disciples from doubt to joy and then commissions them for gospel work, teaching that personal trials and the joy that follows are meant to build up the

Christ Commissions DisciplesFear to JoyResurrection Victory

Continuing through John 20:11-18, the message contrasts Mary's great love but weak faith with John's stronger faith yet fearful heart, showing how Christ patiently reveals Himself and commissions Mary to carry the news of His resurrection

Christ Appears to MaryFaith and FearResurrection Victory

Walking through John 20:1-10 and the discovery of the empty tomb by Mary, Peter, and John, the message contrasts their panic and confusion with the settled truth that the resurrection is the climax of the gospel, Christ's victory over sin,

Empty TombResurrection VictorySubstitutionary Death

Closing the money series, seven lessons are drawn from the sacrificial, initiative-driven generosity of the Macedonian churches in 2 Corinthians 8, distinguishing the ongoing tithe from free will offerings given to meet private and public

Sacrificial GivingFree Will OfferingMacedonian Example

Drawing on the early church's example, the message insists that true church unity is grounded first in a common salvation rather than shared programs or institutions, and renews the call to prayerful, honest stewardship of essentials versus

Unity in SalvationEssentials vs ExtrasStewardship

Continuing the money series, the message surveys the Mosaic tithes for the Levites, the religious festivals, and the poor, then calls believers to prayerfully sort their essentials from their extras so they can be useful stewards in the

Old Testament TitheEssentials vs ExtrasStewardship

Launching a series on finances from 1 Timothy 6, the message calls Christians to work honestly for their income, whether as employer or employee, and to grow toward maturity and obedience in how they handle money rather than merely

Honest LaborFinancial MaturityObedience with Money

Looking at Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus tending to Christ's body after the crucifixion, the message traces the fulfillment of Isaiah's prophecy of burial with the rich and calls listeners to examine whether they treat God's sovereignty

Christ's BurialFulfilled ProphecyGod's Sovereignty