Chris Sheppard

Moving into the intercessory section of John 17, the sermon traces how the disciples received, knew, and believed the word Christ gave them, and wrestles honestly with the mystery of divine sovereignty and human responsibility in salvation.

Sovereignty and ResponsibilityPerseverance of the Saints

Working through John 17:1-3, the sermon shows Jesus asking the Father for glory so that the Son's authority to grant eternal life would result in the Father and Son both being glorified through the salvation of sinners. The burden is that

High Priestly PrayerGlory of GodElection

As an introduction to John 17, the message outlines the seven petitions of Jesus's high priestly prayer and presses the unconverted to look to the Father for salvation while calling believers to look outward in service to Christ and His

High Priestly PrayerPrayer for GloryAssurance of Salvation

John 16 closes Jesus’ farewell teaching with consolations for confused disciples: the Father loves them, Christ came from the Father, and peace is found in Him. Though tribulation remains in the world, Christ has overcome the world.

Peace in ChristOvercoming the WorldFather's Love

Continuing John 16:21-24, the sermon compares the disciples' grief to a mother's labor, showing that joy comes not when pain ends but when believers grasp the purpose God is working through their trial.

Joy in SufferingPurpose in TrialFarewell Discourse

Introducing a new Sunday night small group Bible study ministry, the message traces the biblical pattern of pastors equipping the saints for works of service and mutual edification, while affirming that teaching authority over men and mixed

Equipping the SaintsComplementarian RolesSmall Group Ministry

From John 16:16-24, the message reassures believers that Christ fully knows their despair in trial and that honest, even angry, prayer before Him is met with compassion rather than condemnation.

Despair in TrialChrist's CompassionFarewell Discourse

Preached on Easter from 1 Corinthians 15 and Romans 1, this message sets the resurrection alongside the incarnation and the crucifixion as the essential truths of Christ's person and work, and presses hearers to see the empty tomb as either

IncarnationSubstitutionary DeathEmpty Tomb

Concluding a series through John 14-16, this message describes the Holy Spirit's ministry of guiding believers into truth and applying Christ's Word both within the church and toward the lost world. It calls the congregation to know the

Spirit's GuidanceWord Central WorshipChurch and World

Preaching John 16:12-15, the sermon describes the Holy Spirit as one with the Father and the Son who guides believers into all truth, teaches them what Christ has taught, and testifies of Christ, sustaining disciples facing hostility and

Ministry of the SpiritComfort in Trials