Chris Sheppard

Jesus calls sinners to believe in Him while the light remains, warning that rejection hardens the heart and leaves people loving human approval more than God.

Light of ChristUrgent FaithHardened HeartsFear of Man

Continuing through John 12:27-34, the message shows that Christ's victory over sin and the evil world system comes only through the cross, and warns against a gospel that stirs emotion but leaves no real change.

Victory in the CrossChrist's ObedienceFalse Conversion

Nehemiah 5 confronts internal abuse among God’s people as wealthy brothers exploit the vulnerable during a season of rebuilding. Faithful leadership protects the spiritual family by naming injustice, calling for restitution, and leading the

Internal InjusticeRestitutionGodly Leadership

As Jesus announces that His hour has come in John 12, the sermon presses believers to examine whether they carry a genuine personal and corporate burden for the work of the church rather than a lone-ranger faith.

Burden for the ChurchApproaching CrossCorporate Ministry

Job's wife is nameless and faceless in Scripture, but her suffering was real and severe. Job's response teaches believers to recognize God's sovereignty, trust him in pain, ignore wrong voices, look for his inner work, and not assume every

Job's WifeTrusting God in PainCaregiving in Suffering

Preached on Graduate Recognition Sunday from Colossians 3:1-2, this message urges graduates and young people to set their affections on Christ and examines six practical areas, from prayer to purity to career, where a genuine faith must

Seeking ChristSexual PurityCalling and Career

Nehemiah 4:16-23 shows a people ready to work and defend the work at the same time. The message calls the church to wholehearted investment, readiness, and shared labor because ministry is hard, glorious work.

ReadinessShared LaborWholehearted Service

As Gentiles seek Jesus after the triumphal entry, the message shows Christ redefining greatness as self-sacrificing service and calls believers to that same hour of surrendered service in the church.

The Hour Has ComeSacrificial Service

Preached on Easter Sunday, the message traces Paul's complete gospel in 1 Corinthians 15 and warns against any altered gospel that abandons Christ's death, burial, and resurrection.

The Full GospelChrist's Resurrection

Nehemiah 4:7-15 shows leadership meeting discouragement with trust in God, prayer, wise precautions, and active preparation. God frustrated the enemy through the people's obedience and brought them back to the work strengthened.

DiscouragementTrusting GodWise Preparation